Pogo unveils programming for January

Pogo unveils programming for January

MUMBAI: Kids channel Pogo has unveiled its line-up for January.

The channel will showcase two game shows - Hole in the Wall and Takeshi‘s Castle - in a special programming block ‘Kabhi Crash, Kabhi Splash‘ every Friday at 12:30 pm.

Pogo will begin Friday mornings at 8 with Oswald Marathon, which is about an eight-legged blue octopus Oswald.

Additionally, the channel will screen shows like Chhota Bheem, Hagemaru, Mr. Bean the Animated Series & Mr. Bean, throughout the day on 26 January to celebrate Republic Day.

Turner International vice president and deputy general manager – entertainment networks, South Asia, India Monica Tata said, "Pogo was the first kids‘ channel to launch original productions in India in 2004 and this year our bouquet has much more for our avid viewers. Pogo is expanding its suite of offerings by launching new season of Hole in the Wall and M.A.D. getting even better with its Big Picture Special. This line up of kids‘ favourite shows is sure to add more excitement and be a great beginning to their new year."

The channel will also feature films like Shrek, Batman Begins and Scooby Doo. While Shrek and Batman Begins will be aired on 17 January and 24 January, Scooby Doo will be aired on 31 January.