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| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Foxtel |
| Sister channels | Foxtel Networks channels |
| History | |
| Launched | 5 October 2016 |
| Replaced | SoHo |
| Closed | 7 November 2019 |
| Replaced by | Fox One Binge (streaming service) |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Foxtel Go | Channel 119 |
Binge (stylized as Binge.) was an Australian 24-hour pay television channel available on the Foxtel platform. Originally scheduled to launch on 1 October 2016,[1] the channel instead launched on 5 October 2016.[2] The channel, similar to sister channel BoxSets, broadcast multiple episodes of drama and comedy programs, allowing viewers to binge-watch a series.[2] Binge was part of the drama pack on channel 119.[3]
The channel was closed on 7 November 2019, and then replaced by Fox One.[4][5]
- ^ Johnston, Rae (1 August 2016). "Foxtel Has A New 'Binge' Channel". Gizmodo. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ^ a b Knox, David (1 August 2016). "Foxtel closing SoHo, adds new Binge channel". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
- ^ PaigeTurner (15 September 2016). "Binge is the new binge". Foxtel. Archived from the original on 6 October 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ Perry, Kevin (10 September 2019). "FOXTEL announces Four New Channels - Putting the focus on Entertainment and Lifestyle". Australian Television News - TV Blackbox. Archived from the original on 5 November 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
- ^ "Foxtel confirms date for new FOX-branded entertainment channels". Mediaweek. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.