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| Broadcast area | Australia |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Picture format | 576i (16:9 SDTV) 1080i (16:9 HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | BBC Studios |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | 3 August 2014 |
| Closed | 31 July 2024 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.bbcaustralia.com/channels/first/ |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Foxtel Go | Channel 117 |
| Fetch Mobi | Channel 114 |
| Binge | binge.com.au |
BBC First was an entertainment subscription television channel broadcasting in Australia. It was the localized version of the internationally available BBC First. The channel was wholly owned and operated by BBC Studios.[1][2][3]
- ^ "BBC Worldwide and Foxtel unveil new channel name" (Press release). BBC Worldwide. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ Knox, David (17 April 2013). "New BBC Drama channel headed to Foxtel". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
- ^ Knox, David (19 October 2013). "BBC First channel to launch on Foxtel in August". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 February 2014.