The Paramount Channel 1995 – 1997

The Original Paramount Channel launched on 1 November 1995, time sharing with Nickelodeon. The original schedule was a mixture of comedy and drama, before primarily focusing on comedy. In 2009 the channel was renamed Comedy Central.

Paramount Comedy 1997 – 1998

In February 1997 the channel was renamed Paramount Comedy. Paramount's new marketing director, Dan Brooke, said "Now it's time to make a significant investment in telling people about the channel and its schedule. the advertising budget for the first half of this year would top pounds 1 million, with at least another pounds 1 million earmarked if the first burst of advertising proves successful" HHCL Brasserie won the contract to head the advertising campaign in Late February.

Paramount Comedy Channel 1998 – 2002

By June 1998 another new look appeared.

Paramount Comedy 2002 – 2006

New look appeared in July 2002, with The 'Channel' part of the name being dropped.

Paramount Comedy 1 2006 – 2009

A new look was designed by 12foot6.