• July 8, 2003

Discovery Home & Leisure Channel announced its largest-ever commitment to original programming, with the first of five new series premiering this month and continuing through the fall. Tommy Walsh DIY Survival, featuring British home-improvement guru Tommy Walsh, will premiere Thursday, July 10. Backyard Brigade, debuting Aug. 15, will fulfill backyard-transformation dreams. Cookin' in Brooklyn debuts Sept. 29 and offers up the fun and practical secrets of chef Alan Harding. A Bike is Born, premiering Oct. 11, chronicles the delicate restoration of three classic motorcycles. Tailgate Party, which premieres Oct. 4, will go along with tailgaters and learn their secrets. "We are very excited to present these five new original series. This network's growth has been phenomenal. It is a go-to destination for viewers looking to make the most of their free time, offering hands-on, and truly entertaining programs about doing what you like to do and living life to the fullest," said David Karp, senior vice president and general manager of Discovery Home & Leisure Channel.