Binge (TV channel)

Binge
CountryAustralia
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerFoxtel
Sister channelsFoxtel Networks channels
History
Launched5 October 2016
ReplacedSoHo
Closed7 November 2019
Replaced byFox One
Binge (streaming service)
Availability
Streaming media
Foxtel GoChannel 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]

  1. ^ Johnston, Rae (1 August 2016). "Foxtel Has A New 'Binge' Channel". Gizmodo. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b Knox, David (1 August 2016). "Foxtel closing SoHo, adds new Binge channel". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  3. ^ PaigeTurner (15 September 2016). "Binge is the new binge". Foxtel. Archived from the original on 6 October 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Foxtel confirms date for new FOX-branded entertainment channels". Mediaweek. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.