Channel 10 Bolsters Daytime Schedule with Iconic Soaps and Talk Shows

Network 10 is treating Australian viewers to a host of new US shows, with two iconic soap operas and a talk show set to join its daytime schedule.

The Drew Barrymore Show

From June 3 2024, Channel 10 will broadcast Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless, with the latter also available on streaming service 10 Play. Adding to this lineup is The Drew Barrymore Show, hosted by the actress herself, which will air at 11 am, offering a mix of celebrity interviews, human-interest stories, and light-hearted fun.

Kicking off this new schedule on June 3, Days of Our Lives will be fast-tracked from the US, ensuring Australian fans stay up-to-date with the latest episodes. The Young and the Restless will follow on July 1, offering the same convenient access to fresh installments from Genoa City.

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The Bold and the Beautiful will continue to air as part of the new schedule, ensuring a consistent dose of drama and intrigue for viewers.

First launched in fall 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Drew Barrymore Show (arriving June 3) has become a staple of daytime TV in the US. The show, currently in its fourth season, has been renewed for a fifth, highlighting Barrymore’s infectious humor and optimism. The program features a diverse range of content, from celebrity guests to lifestyle segments, and has received multiple award nominations, including for Outstanding Daytime Talk Show Host.

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With the addition of these new shows, Channel 10 is set to offer a dynamic and engaging daytime schedule. The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives join existing soap opera favourites, The Bold and the Beautiful, and the fashionable Forrester family, ensuring that viewers will be treated to a healthy dose of drama and glamour in the coming months.

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