Date : 17.09.2008
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FOXTEL will launch three new exciting, family-oriented channels exclusively to its subscribers – CBeebies, Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Knowledge, and Channel 111 – on 1 November 2008.
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Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Worldwide – a key FOXTEL subscription television partner– introduces two new channels in Australia. Each is unique and offers remarkable quality: CBeebies, the UK's number one children's channel, presents a brightly coloured world targeting pre-school children aged six and under. The channel provides an interactive environment where children are encouraged to learn through play.
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The programming emphasises educational entertainment and is supported by the core Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú values, ensuring it's trustworthy, reliable and informative. In Australia, CBeebies will be advertising-free and provide a safe environment for children presented by local hosts to bring local flavour and relevance.
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Showcasing award-winning documentary and non-fiction programmes, Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Knowledge brings the world to the screen with colour, passion, sensitivity, candour and depth. On Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Knowledge, facts are made fascinating with the channel's programming proving the truth can be more entertaining than fiction! The channel brings audiences entertainment for the brain with charismatic experts and quality programming.ÌýÂ鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Knowledge is a captivating proposition for the endlessly curious.
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The channel provides five key programming strandsÌýenablingÌýsimpleÌýappointment viewing:ÌýThe World delves and explores new culturesÌýaround the world; Science & Technology explores new frontiers, from space to motoring;ÌýPeople explores aspects of the human body and mind; The PastÌýbrings historical events, places and peopleÌýback to life; BusinessÌýoffersÌýinvaluable adviceÌýto help stay on topÌýof today's challenging business world.
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The third service Channel 111 is a general entertainment channel produced by FOXTEL and based from the Melbourne studios where FOXTEL manages the Comedy Channel.
FOXTEL Chief Executive Kim Williams AM said: "Since its inception, FOXTEL has led television product and program innovation and launched many significant channels for Australian viewers. CBeebies, Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Knowledge and Channel 111 add to FOXTEL's programming depth and breadth providing valuable, fresh programming for our subscribers.
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"FOXTEL is pleased to offer these three superb channels as part of existing subscriber packages adding even greater value to our service.
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"CBeebies and Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Knowledge were announced earlier this year, and now FOXTEL is able to provide these channels ahead of the planned 2009 schedule, building on our subscribers' access to Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Worldwide’s outstanding portfolio of global channels."
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Channel 111 will include general entertainment programming, produced by FOXTEL's Owned and Operated Group and will be offered as part of the Get Started package.
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CBeebies will be part of the My Playtime package, and a great addition to the children's channels on FOXTEL including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Boomerang, Disney Channel, Disney Playhouse and Nick Jr. Programming highlights include the much-loved 3rd & Bird, The Fimbles, Jackanory Junior, and Charlie and Lola.
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Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Knowledge will be available as part of the My World package and a complement to the existing documentary and factual channels that include National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Science, The History Channel and Crime and Investigation Network. November programming highlights include Dan Cruickshank’s Adventures in Architecture, Top Gear Polar Special and The Gunpowder Plot – both with Richard Hammond -Ìý and Tribal Wives.
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Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Worldwide Channels Australasia General Manager, Tony Iffland said: "Our relationship with FOXTEL allows Australian viewers to access an extensive catalogue of exceptional quality programming from Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Worldwide.
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"Following the launch of Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú HD in mid-2008 as part of the popular FOXTEL HD+ service, CBeebies and Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Knowledge will expand the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú’s Australasian portfolio to five channels – UKTV, Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú HD, CBeebies, Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Knowledge and Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú World News."
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Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Worldwide assumed full ownership and management control of UKTV on July 1, 2008. Its Channels business is based in North Ryde and works closely with its North Sydney HQ.
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Amy Castle-Young
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