Fox (British and Irish TV channel)

Fox
Final logo as Fox (2019−2021)
CountryUnited Kingdom
Ireland
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed)
Timeshift serviceFox +1
Ownership
OwnerFox Networks Group
(Disney International Operations/Disney UK & Ireland)
Sister channels
History
Launched12 January 2004 (2004-01-12)
Closed1 July 2021 (2021-07-01)
(17 years, 5 months and 19 days)
Replaced bySky Nature
Former namesFX289 (2004–2005)
FX (2005–2013)

Fox (stylised as FOX) was a British pay television channel serving the United Kingdom and Ireland, owned by Fox Networks Group, a unit of Disney International Operations. It launched on 12 January 2004 as FX289, then changed its name to FX in April 2005 (similar to the American FX), and rebranded to FOX in January 2013. Featuring a mix of comedies and drama series, the channel's programming targeted adults from 18 to 35 years old.[1]

It was announced on 17 May 2021 that Fox would cease broadcasting in the UK and Ireland on 1 July 2021. Most of its content was moved to Star on Disney+.[2] The channel ceased broadcasting as planned on that day.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference new age demographic was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Kanter, Jake (17 May 2021). "Fox Channel To Close In The UK, With Shows Like 'War Of The Worlds' Moving To Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 17 May 2021.