BBC First (Canadian TV channel)

This article is about the Canadian television channel. For the international brand, see BBC First.

BBC First
BBC First logo
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Ownership
OwnerHigh Fidelity HDTV (2006–2013)
Blue Ant Media
(branding licensed from BBC Studios) (2013–present)
Sister channelsBBC Earth
Cottage Life
Love Nature
Makeful
Smithsonian Channel
T+E
History
LaunchedMarch 12, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-03-12)
Former namesTreasure HD
(2006–2011)
HIFI (2011–2021)
Links
WebsiteBBC First

BBC First is a Canadian English language high definition discretionary television channel owned by Blue Ant Media. It is a localized version of the international BBC First service, which broadcasts a variety of drama, comedy, and film programming originating primarily from the BBC.[1][2][3]

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