has any body els noticed that v hits has now been changed to v music ? i could be a bit late with this one?
Yes and yes. Check the âV (formerly V Hits)â thread.
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Former Nine Entertainment managing director Amanda Laing has joined Telstra to help the telecommunications giant work through the merger of Foxtel and Fox Sports.
The Monarchy: A Major Royal Event on Foxtel
Royal programming and A Royal Selection Pop Up movie channel this December
Royal fever takes reign at Foxtel this December with âThe Monarchy: A Major Royal Eventâ across Foxtelâs movie, lifestyle, entertainment and factual channels with A Royal Selection Pop Up movie channel and a range of royal themed programming.
Royal families all over the world have always intrigued the common folk for their lavish lifestyles, strict rules of etiquette, enormous castles, elite sports, gorgeous babies, and outrageous scandals. From December 1 both new and returning Royal programming will feature on many of Foxtelâs channels to celebrate the Monarchy and take a closer look at both historical and modern day British Royal family.
Foxtel Movies will host A Royal Selection, a Royal themed Pop-Up movie channel from Friday December 8 at 6am and running until the end of the day on Sunday December 10 Elizabeth (1998), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), The Queen (2006), Diana (2013), The Kingâs Speech (2010), The Madness Of King George (1994), The Young Victoria (2009), and The Duchess (2008).
Starring Hollywood superstar Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age explores the life of a young and mature Queen Elizabeth I set throughout her reign in the 1500s. Starring Helen Mirren, The Queen shows the Royal Familyâs response to the death of Princess Diana in 1997. Diana, portrayed by Naomi Watts, takes a closer look at the Princess of Walesâ final two years before her untimely death.
Academy Award-winning The Kings Speech stars Colin Firth as King George VI who, despite his debilitating speech impediment, must address his country over the radio in 1939 to declare Britain at war with Nazi Germany. The Madness of King George explores the dementia experienced by King George III in the late 1700s, also stars Helen Mirren. The Young Victoria, played by Emily Blunt, was set in the mid-1800s as Queen Victoria rose to accession. Starring Keira Knightley, The Duchess is a portrayal of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire during the late 1700s.
HISTORY channel will exclusively premiere a new three part series, Elizabeth I and Her Enemies from December 12 on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Actress and supermodel Lily Cole plays Elizabeth I throughout her reign, from young princess to mature queen. Dr Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones, both young, dynamic historians, tell a heady tale of jealousy, treachery, ambition and tragedy alongside the lavish dramatisations that transport audiences back to the key clashes that shaped Elizabeth and England. Starting from the day she was born, until the day she died, Elizabeth was surrounded by enemies who threatened her crown and her life. From her sister Mary Tudor to her thwarted lover, King Philip of Spain, Elizabethâs struggles, animosities and assassination attempts are analysed in detail.
Starting on Saturday December 2 at 6.30pm and continuing each week throughout the month, Lifestyle will show its highest rating Royal specials starting with 40 Years of the Princes Trust, The Royal Good Guys, two part special The Princes Vision, and Diana: A Quiet Revolution. Lifestyle Food will show two weeks of Royal Recipes at 11.30am weekdays from Monday December 4. Learn all about the real Royal Recipes with presenter Michael Buerk from coronation feasts, to family favourites, to Will and Kateâs wedding menu and their extravagant cake, and everything in between.
The Royal Variety Performance 2017, a gala evening held annually in the United Kingdom and attended by senior members of the British Royal Family, is exclusive to UKTV this December. Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales have alternately attended the performance for the last few years. The eveningâs performance is a variety show consisting of family entertainment, including comedy, singing, dancing, magic and other speciality acts, and many of the performers and hosts are celebrities.
Popular BBC First drama Victoria will exclusively premiere a Christmas Special in December Express from the UK. Victoriaâs second season came to a dramatic close but fans of the series may be shocked in the one-hour special. Despite the festive family celebrations, this could be the winter when Victoriaâs (Jenna Coleman) husband Prince Albert (Tom Hughes) finally succumbs to a deathly illness.
Royal titles on HISTORY channel throughout December include:
⢠Guarding the Queen â Sundays from December 10 until December 24 at 5.30pm
⢠The Queenâs Cavalry â Saturdays from December 2 until December 23 at 4.30pm
⢠Wallis and Edward â Saturday, December 9 at 2.30pm
⢠Wallis Simpson: Secret Letters â Sunday, December 10 at 2.30pm
⢠Tales of the Royal Bedchamber â Sunday, December 17th at 2:30pm
⢠Crowning a Queen â Saturday, December 23 at 12.30pm
⢠The Secret Photos of the Duke and Duchess â Sunday, December 24 at 2.30pm
⢠Our Queen at Ninety â Monday, December 25 at 2.30pm
⢠Inside Buckingham Palace â Monday, December 25 at 4.30pm and 5.30pm
⢠The Queenâs Mother-in-Law â Saturday, December 30 at 2.30pm
⢠Royal Britain: An Aerial History â Saturday, December 30 at 4.30pm
⢠Princess Diana: Conspiracy Theories â Saturday, December 30 at 7.30pm
Not a royal program, actually rubbish.
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ASTRA AND AFTRS ANNOUNCE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2017 GRADUATE PROGRAM
ASTRA and AFTRS have today announced the four recipients of the 2017 ASTRA Graduate Program.
This industry partnership between ASTRA and AFTRS, Australiaâs leading screen and broadcast school, provides the selected graduates with a significant career development opportunity in the highly competitive screen industry.
This on-going commitment by ASTRA and its subscription TV member broadcasters to fostering creativity and nurturing talent will see four 2017 graduates of the AFTRS Bachelor of Arts: Screen degree offered paid three-month internships with the Disney, Discovery, Foxtel and TVSN channels.
Juliette Beck will join Disney, Michail Mathioudakis will join Discovery, Archie Oxenbould will join Foxtel and Lachlan Brennan will join TVSN.
Raymond Padora, ASTRA Graduate Program Manager, said: âThis highly sought-after program ensures emerging talent continues to access Australiaâs dynamic subscription television industry. The difficulty of deciding who to award graduate positions to is a testament to AFTRS, its teachers and staff and its modern approach to education.â
Dr Ian Lang, AFTRS Director of Curriculum and Registrar, said: âAFTRS is keenly focussed on ensuring our graduates are âjob readyâ. We work closely with industry to ensure our curriculum meets the needs of an ever-changing screen and broadcast sector and with partners such as ASTRA to provide a graduate program for our students that creates genuine professional development and employment opportunities.â
Starting in February 2018, each graduate will work for 13 weeks with the specified channel, the positions are across a variety of areas including marketing, programming, acquisitions, production and broadcasting.
Foxtelâs 25 Days of Drama
Relive the best of television drama from 2017
Foxtel knows what you really want this Christmas â to binge on the greatest dramas from 2017! Foxtel is screening the most-watched drama series from the past year starting from December 1 and playing every day at 10am on BoxSets and across multiple channels including showcase, BBC First, FX, 13th Street, Universal Channel and Discovery.
Over 25 days in the lead up to Christmas, relax and watch full seasons of award-winning dramas including local hits Wentworth S5, A Place to Call Home S5, The Kettering Incident, and Secret City. BoxSets and showcase will also feature HBOâs Big Little Lies, The Night Of, Game of Thrones S7, Westworld, The Leftovers S3, The Deuce, and Quarry.
A stand out for 2017, Big Little Lies starring Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon should be on the âmust watchâ list for this year. Big Little Lies took home five Primetime Emmy Awards this year including the coveted Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series. The series is based on the book with the same name by New York Times bestselling Australian author, Liane Moriarty.
Game of Thrones continues to be the most watched drama series in the world and its latest instalment Season 7 was no exception. With an expected wait time of over a year for the eighth and final season, donât miss your opportunity to experience the scheming and power-plays of Westerosâ most influential families.
BBC First will air its high quality drama series Top of the Lake: China Girl, Doctor Foster S2, Taboo, SS:GB, Victoria S2, Call The Midwife S6, and The Collection.
Top of the Lake: China Girl gained attention from critics and audiences across the globe for all the right reasons. Nicole Kidman joined lead actress Elisabeth Moss and a stellar Australian and international cast to bring to life this thrilling story of emotional and physical exploitation happening right in the centre of Sydneyâs leafy streets and famous beaches.
From showcaseâs impressive stable of binge-worthy dramas tune in to see Outlander S3, Ray Donovan S5, The Affair S3, Mr Robot S3, Feud: Bette and Joan, Shots Fired, Black Sails S4, Orange is the New Black S5, The Americans S5, American Crime S3, Nashville S5, Bates Motel S5, Into The Badlands S2, and Hap and Leonard S2.
FX will play its smash hit zombie series The Walking Dead S8a, along with its spin-off Fear the Walking Dead S3b, and popular dramas Legion S1, Kingdom S3, and Outcast S2.
Universal Channel will air its cult-favourite Suits S7a, plus Shades of Blue S2, and also Vera S7, and Line of Duty S4 from 13th Street.
Discovery Channel will play Harley and the Davidsons and The Challenger Disaster.
The majority of these first rate drama series will also be available to watch On Demand on both Foxtel and Foxtel Now. For a full schedule visit foxtel.com.au/tvguide.
Summer streaming in the school holidays with the Foxtel Kids App
Schoolâs (almost) out for summer! In a perfect world the sun will shine, but on a rainy day, a long car journey, or when the kids are looking for some down time, the Award-winning* Foxtel Kids App offers something to keep big and little kids entertained.
Nickelodeonâs Connected Kids; Kidsâ Media Behaviour study (2016) found that 95 percent of Aussie kids consume TV and video content at home, 19 percent in the car, and 16 percent watch on a plane, train or bus. The Foxtel Kids App is the perfect App to have on hand with downloadable content for offline viewing ideal for long drives, flights or holidays spent away from an internet connection.
Simply download the Foxtel Kids App from App Store or Google Play and stream some of the worldâs best kidsâ shows on demand and ad-free from Foxtelâs kids channels including Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, CBeebies, Discovery Kids, Cartoon Network and Boomerang.
The Foxtel Kids App also offers exclusive sneak peeks on the latest kidsâ shows and movies. On Monday, January 22, Nickelodeon will sneak peek premiere a movie special of The Thundermans, a hit live action show loved by kids ahead of its premiere on Nickelodeon Friday, January 26. Newest Cartoon Network show OK K.O.! Letâs Be Heroes will sneak peek on the Kids App from December 1, ahead of its premiere on January 6 on Cartoon Network, and a brand new episode of Inspector Gadget will premiere on the Kids App from December 1 ahead of its channel broadcast on Boomerang on January 6.
Peter Tonagh, Foxtel CEO said, âWeâre really proud of our Kids App and since launch have been enjoying steady customer uptake throughout the year. The Foxtel Kids App is filled with kidsâ favourites regularly updated with fresh new shows to stream or download with sneak peeks and premieres. The Kids App is a safe and secure place for kids to enjoy the best in kidsâ content Foxtel has to offer.â
Created and developed in Australia, the Award-winning* Foxtel Kids app also has the following user-friendly features designed with parents in mind: the ability to limit screen time watched within the App; managing what is watched by selecting classifications between G and PG ratings for age appropriate viewing; uninterrupted ad-free viewing; a data usage monitor; and easy, kid-friendly navigation.
In addition to the huge selection of kidsâ favourite shows available on the App, new Foxtel Kids App September programming highlights include the following (please note these programs are available to stream or download on demand following their premiere timeslot):
SANTAâS ROCKINâ WORKSHOP
Cartoon Network
From December 1 to 25
From December 1 all the way to Christmas, kids will have a chance to enjoy back-to-back brand new episodes from Mighty Magiswords, The Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears, and Regular Show, including Christmas specials from your favourite Cartoon Network shows. The festive Christmas Special also includes two very special movie screenings: Tom and Jerry: Santaâs Little Helpers and Elf: Buddyâs Musical Christmas.
CHRISTMAS ON CBEEBIES
Every day on CBeebies from December 1 to 25
Itâs going to be a magical Christmas season on CBeebies, with all your favourite CBeebies friends joining in the festivities! Celebrate all the fun of the Christmas season with Hey Duggee, Sarah & Duck, Go Jetters, Charlie & Lola and more, for lots of Christmas-time fun and adventures.
PARADISE RUN
Nickelodeon
From Monday December 4 to Friday December 8 at 5.30pm
Australian Premiere
Tune in for an epic gameshow this summer as kids compete in tropical Hawaii, racing to solve puzzles and complete challenges with their friends alongside stars of popular Nickelodeon live-action shows including The Thundermans and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. For one week, expect wild challenges with pedal boats, a giant ukulele, a fish and zip-line, an unusual volcano and a flowery lei.
SHIMMER & SHINE
Nick Jr.
Season 3
Weekdays from Monday December 4 at 5.30pm
Australian Premiere
Pre-schoolers will enter a whimsical genie world of magic, music and misadventure in Nick Jr.âs Shimmer & Shine. The hit animated series follows twin genies-in-training, Shimmer and Shine, who grant wishes for their best friend Leah which often lead to surprising mishaps â but the trio always figure out a way to make the mistakes turn out better than they expect!
REGULAR SHOW IN SPACE
Cartoon Network
From December 4 to 15 every day at 7pm
Australian Premiere
As part of Santaâs Rockinâ Workshop special, brand new episodes of Regular Show will include two feature length specials. The guys celebrate their first Christmas in space by opening presents, eating peppermint bark and telling Christmas stories. Benson wants the stories to be more Christmas-y, but the guys keep adding scary elements, which only infuriate their boss. Oh, and did we mention a Regular Epic Final Battle will be shown over two powerful episodes that will determine the fate of the universe?
WELCOME TO WAYNE
NICKELODEON
Monday December 4 to Thursday December 7 at 4.30pm
Australian Premiere Episodes
Welcome to the Wayne is the recently launched Nickelodeon animated mystery series full of kooky characters and laugh-out-loud jokes. The series is set in a quirky apartment block full of secrets, with three kids on a mission to uncover truth about where they live.
LIP SYNC BATTLE SHORTIES
NICKELODEON
Friday December 8 at 6pm
Australian Premiere
In a kid-focused version of Spikeâs Emmy-nominated global hit, Lip Sync Battle, Nickelodeon will premiere a holiday-themed episode of Lip Sync Battle Shorties in December to celebrate the lead-up to Christmas! Featuring everyday kids lip syncing to their favourite songs and performing like their favourite artists, Lip Sync Battle Shorties will be full of energy and entertainment. Hosted by Nick Cannon and his sidekick, the kid-favourite, singing, dancing, social media sensation JoJo Siwa, Lip Sync Battle Shorties will celebrate kidsâ top artists.
SUNNY DAY
Nick Jr.
Friday December 12 at 9am
Australian Premiere
Enjoy a sneak peek of the brand new animated series, Sunny Day, premiering on Nick Jr. in 2018! The colourful animated series is full of music and perfect for pre-schoolers. Each episode features an original song that teaches something new.
BIZAARDVARK âA KILLER ROBOT CHRISTMASâ
Disney Channel
December 14 at 5.30pm
Australian Premiere
In Bizaardvark âA Killer Robot Christmasâ Paige invites a bunch of deserving kids to Vuugle to celebrate the holidays with Bizaardvark.
TINY CHRISTMAS
NICKELODEON
Friday December 15 at 6.30pm
Australian Premiere
Enjoy a Nickelodeon original movie this December to celebrate the holidays! In the movie premiere Tiny Christmas, it is Christmas Eve, and a clumsy elf accidentally shrinks down two kids into miniature sizes. The kids are scooped up into Santaâs sack and dropped off across the street at their neighbourâs house. In order to make it home for Christmas (just one house away!), the tiny kids have to work together to navigate holiday hazards. Will they get home on time?
THE LION GUARDS TIMON AND PUMBAAâS CHRISTMAS
Disney Junior
Saturday December 16 at 5.15pm
Australian Premiere
Get into the festive spirit with The Lion Guards Timon and Pumbaaâs Christmas, as Bunga and the guard help give Timon and Pumbaa a ârealâ Christmas.
CRASH THE BASH
NICKELODEON
Season Two
Wednesdays from December 20 at 5.30pm
Australian Premiere
Local Production
This summer, Nickelodeon is bringing you the ultimate front row seat to all the action on the ground at the Big Bash League (BBL) with the 6-episode series Crash the Bash. Launching in December, join hosts Kristy Best and former cricketer and Australian Survivor star Lee Carseldine as they bring all the excitement from the cricket pitch into the lounge rooms of kids and families. Jam-packed with fun stunts, pranks and jokes, Crash the Bash goes in and around the Big Bash League across Australia to bring you all the action every week. You wonât believe what the crazy hosts come up with!
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE: âSTUCK AT CHRISTMAS â THE MOVIEâ
Disney Channel
December 21 at 5.30pm
Australian Premiere
In Stuck in the Middle: âStuck at Christmas â The Movieâ, Harley rallies her siblings and parents to take a trip to Florida to celebrate Christmas with their Abuela (grandmother), but in true Diaz fashion, things go awry. One rerouted flight, an unintended pit-stop and a damaged rockstar tour bus later, the Diazes find themselves stranded in a small town without phones, credit cards or money, where they must compete with the town residents in an âIron Elfâ competition to get their bus repaired and make it to Abuelaâs in time for Christmas.
BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS SPECIALS
Boomerang
Sunday December 24 and Monday December 25
The brand new holiday special rounds up all of our favourite Christmas themed episodes across all shows in a two day extravaganza. Watch as the Wacky Races travel to the North Pole and accidentally run over Santa Claus leaving it to the Racers to take his place and save Christmas. The Scooby Doo gang enter Dickensâ classic âA Christmas Carolâ as they try and get to the bottom of the mysterious ghost tormenting Scrooge in 1843 England. Finally, in the festive episode of Chowder, Chowder hatches a plan to save Mungâs dignity after he hits rock bottom and is forced to buy a dish from Endive in order to ensure everyone has a Merry Knishmas.
HEY DUGGEEâS NEW YEARS EVE SLEEPOVER
Cbeebies
New Yearâs Eve Sunday December 31 from 3pm
Ring in the new year with Duggee and the Squirrels for the Hey Duggee New Yearâs Eve Sleepover (marathon including latest episodes). Join Duggee and his Squirrel Club pals for a special New Yearâs Eve Sleepover, featuring the latest new episodes! Pop on your PJs and get ready for a fun party with Duggee, Tag, Roly, Betty, Norrie, Happy and friends! Gather your friends and family to celebrate New Yearâs Eve on CBeebies with all your favourite Hey Duggee episodes, and a big Duggee Hug!
SUMMER FEELS DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIES
Disney Channel
From January 1 to 31 every night at 5.30pm
Catch the Summer Feels on Disney Channel this January cause its movie night, every night at 5.30pm! Watch all your fave Disney Channel Original Movies like Cheetah Girls, Camp Rock, Descendants 1 and 2, Teen Beach, High School Musical and heaps, heaps more! Afraid of FOMO? You can relive all your favourite Disney Channel movie moments on the Foxtel Kids App.
CBEEBIES HOLIDAY HEROES
CBeebies
From January 1 to 26 every weekday at 3.30pm
Never fear, CBeebies is here to save your holidays with CBeebies Holiday Heroes! Our favourite super hero friends are here to take you to new places and super fun adventures, every weekday afternoon these holidays! Includes Hey Duggee, Go Jetters, Sarah & Duck, Andyâs Adventures and more!
THE DUDE PERFECT SHOW
NICKELODEON
Wednesdays from January 3 at 6pm
Australian Premiere
Itâs summer in Australia, and what better combination is there than warm weather, outdoor sports and viral videos? The Dude Perfect Show is a reality and comedy series which sees five guys pushing the limits of what is possible. Tyler, the bearded guy; Cody; the tall one; Garrett; the redhead; and Coby and Cory, the twins, dream up crazy sports stunt ideas that are filmed in this energetic series while working with celebrity guest stars. What began as a backyard bet has evolved into its own show and the Dude Perfect team has a job that every kid dreams about. Full of pranks and sports, whether itâs slam dunking into the worldâs biggest basketball hoop, circumnavigating a mousetrap minefield, or taking on blind trust obstacles, these guys have made a career out of having fun.
THE NEXT STEP
Disney Channel
Season 5
Thursdays at 5pm from January 4
Australian Premiere
The Next Step follows the lives of an elite group of dancers who train at The Next Step Studio. Season five of The Next Step brings about a lot of changes for the studio. As many dancers leave to pursue their goals and dreams, former dance captain Emily steps up and takes control of the studio.
OK K.O.! LETâS BE HEROES
Cartoon Network
** Sneak peek on Foxtel Kids App from December 1 **
Saturdays from January 6 at 9am
Australian Premiere
Cartoon Network powers up a connected world of original heroes across the TV and gaming landscape with the brand-new Cartoon Network Original action-comedy series OK K.O.! Letâs Be Heroes set to premiere on the channel this summer! It stars K.O., a tiny champion with maximum heart, whose deepest desire is to become the greatest video-game inspired hero! With the guidance of his new co-workers Enid and Rad, his ultra-hero boss Mr. Gar, and his super-powered mom carol, K.O. has all the inspiration and support to help lead him on his journey to level up.
INSPECTOR GADGET
Boomerang
** Sneak peek on Foxtel Kids App from December 1 **
Saturdays from January 6 at 10.30am
Australian Premiere
Dr. Claw has reactivated his global crime syndicate MAD and the bumbling Swiss army knife detective has been brought out of retirement to save the world! Tagging along with Gadget is his niece Penny and her trusty dog, Brain. Now an agent in training, Penny uses her intelligence, martial arts and high-tech gear to keep her bumbling uncle Gadget safe from harm. But it wonât be easy. Dr. Claw has a secret weapon. His handsome nephew Talon is eager to learn a little old school evil as they try to take over the world.
PAW PATROL, SUMMER RESCUE
Nick Jr.
Weekdays from Monday January 15 at 8am
MARATHON SPECIAL
The holidays are here! Enjoy TWO hours of back-to-back PAW Patrol from 8am on weekdays with our PAW Patrol Summer Rescue Special. PAW Patrol is a CG, action-adventure pre-school series starring a pack of six heroic puppies: Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, and Skye, who are led by a tech-savvy 10-year-old boy named Ryder. With a unique blend of problem-solving skills, cool vehicles and lots of cute doggy humour, the PAW Patrol works together on high-stakes rescue missions to protect the Adventure Bay community.
ANDI MACK
Disney Channel
Season 2
Thursdays from January 18 at 4pm
Australian Premiere
In season two, Andi is anchored by her loving but complicated family. Sheâs also in a trio with Cyrus and Buffy â her smart, supportive friends who are figuring out the most useful âhacksâ to make life a little easier. Andi proves her greatest strength may lie in her ability to approach lifeâs unpredictability with optimism. She also finds comfort in tapping into her creativity in her backyard hideaway, the Andi Shack.
THE THUNDERMANS
NICKELODEON
Sneak peek on Foxtel Kids App from January 22
Friday January 26 at 5.30pm
Australian Premiere
Nickelodeonâs number one, hit live action show The Thundermans is celebrating summer with an epic one-hour movie special set in tropical Hawaii! Donât miss this action packed movie, full of adventure and mystery. When the Thundermans family heads to Hawaii for a vacation, Phoebe accidentally absorbs the evil powers of Dark Mayhem and becomes determined to complete his plan for world domination! Itâs up to the family to stop her and make sure Phoebe becomes herself again, before she takes over the world! Will Phoebe ever be the same?
THE THUNDERMANS
NICKELODEON
Mondays to Thursdays from January 29 at 5pm
Australian Premiere Episodes
Enjoy two weeks of brand new episodes from The Thundermans this January and February! The Thundermans are a seemingly typical suburban family that happen to have secret superpowers. At the centre of the action are the teen Thunderman twins, Phoebe and Max. They share the same bathroom, the same school, and the same annoying younger siblings. Yet somehow, in the cosmic game of genetic roulette, Phoebe is a super student with a sunny disposition while her twin Max would rather be a villain. Their super-sibling rivalry, coupled with classic school and family issues faced by your average kid, ultimately leads to a series of hilarious situations.
BEAT BUGS SUMMER BEATS Special
Nick Jr.
Weekdays from January 29 at 4pm
Australian Premiere
Settle in for an hour of singing and dancing with Beat Bugs, weekdays from 4pm. Nick Jr.âs Summer Beats sees all of your favourite Beat Bugs episode across two weeks of specials. Beat Bugs is an exciting animated series revolving around the lives and adventures of five charming and funny child-like bugs who live in an overgrown suburban backyard. The group of friends learn life lessons while having adventures together, exploring their environment of the Village Green. Iconic songs from decades past are also performed by contemporary artists and woven into the story.
The Foxtel Kids app is available for download from the App Store and Google Play. The Foxtel Kids app is available to Foxtel and Foxtel Now customers, who subscribe to the Foxtel Kids pack, at no extra charge. The app can be registered to five devices and can be used simultaneously by two users. Downloaded programs are available to view for 31 days.
More information is available at: foxtel.com.au/kidsapp
ASTRA consultation on provisions to restrict gambling advertising during live sports coverageThe Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) today announced the commencement of the consultation period on the new draft provisions of the Subscription Television Broadcasting and Narrowcasting Codes of Practice relating to gambling advertising during live sports coverage.
The new provisions further restrict gambling advertising during live sports, following the Governmentâs policy decision announced in May 2017.
ASTRA Chair Peter Tonagh said âASTRA is committed to working with Government to ensure the new Code restrictions meet the Governmentâs policy intent and provide appropriate community safeguards.â
âThe new restrictions will provide additional protections at times when children are likely to be watching. Existing restrictions will continue to apply at all other timesâ said Mr Tonagh.
The draft gambling provisions of the Code are open for public comment until 22 December 2017. They must be approved by the Australian Communications and Media Authority before they come into effect in March 2018.
Comments from the public can be submitted to ASTRA either by post to 5 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, NSW, 2113, or email to admin@astra.org.au.
Full details of the consultation process including the draft provisions can be accessed here.
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Foxtel announces summer line-up
With summer about to hit, Foxtel has revealed its upcoming slate of programming with the hottest new dramas, high-stakes reality and some of the most anticipated returning series leading the way.
Foxtel will also be offering a range of programming stunts to keep viewers entertained over summer, including 25 Days of Drama featuring all the most-watched local and international drama series from the past year on Foxtel; and The Monarchy: A Major Royal Event that will showcase a range of royal themed programming across December.
Foxtelâs Director of Channels, Stephen Baldwin, said: âThis summer thereâs never been a better time to have Foxtel. While others take a break, our programming isnât going on holidays with a wide range of new and returning series across entertainment, factual and lifestyle. Our movie line-up is especially designed for summer with pop up channels and blockbusters titles, and viewers will also be treated to a huge array of live sport, music specials and kids programming.â
Headlining Foxtelâs schedule this summer are a number of new and exclusive dramas already making waves overseas including UK drama from BAFTA-winning writer Kay Mellor, Loves, Lies & Records (December 16 on BBC First); US crime drama S.W.A.T. (January 14 on FOX8) starring Shemar Moore and Australian Alex Russell; the epic new historical drama Britannia (January 22 on showcase) from award-winning writer Jez Butterworth; and Steven Soderberghâs murder-mystery, Mosaic, starring Beau Bridges and Sharon Stone (January 24 on showcase).
Returning drama series include the second season of showcaseâs Divorce (January 16) as well as the seventh seasons of popular BBC First drama Call the Midwife (January) and Universal Channelâs long running legal drama, Suits (Express in January).
Foxtelâs summer dramas will be complimented with a slate of red-hot reality programming. Kicking off on December 6, The Real Housewives of Melbourne returns for a fourth season on Arena with more outrageous accusations, scandalous gossip and jaw-dropping surprises. Arena will also premiere Vanderpump Rules S6 (December 5); The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills S8 (December 20); and a new series featuring Real Housewives of New Yorkâs Bethenny Frankel and Million Dollar Listingâs Frederick Eklund, Bethenny and Frederick Flip Manhattan (January 21).
FOX8 will premiere two new survival reality series: Kicking & Screaming (December 12) teams 10 expert survivalists with nature-phobic partners as they face the toughest challenge of their lives â dropped into a tropical jungle in Fiji, they must overcome dangerous animals, raging rivers, hunger and extreme weather. Hunted (December 13) follows nine teams of two in a real-life manhunt. Contestants attempt the nearly impossible task of disappearing in todayâs vast digital world as highly skilled investigators combine state-of-the-art tracking methods with traditional tactics to pursue and catch them.
Those after a laugh can tune in to The Slot (December 14 on The Comedy Channel). From the makers of cutting-edge comedies We Can Be Heroes, Open Slather and Summer Heights High, The Slot features a stellar line-up of comedy talent who between them have amassed billions of online views with their captivating, weird and at times absurd style of comedy.
Lifestyle lovers are in for a feast this summer with the premiere of Lifestyle FOODâs Nigella: At My Table on December 6, as well as the highly anticipated third season of The Great Australian Bake Off returning on January 16. Also returning in January is Grand Designs Australia S7, hosted by Peter Maddison (January 11 on Lifestyle).
On the factual front, Matt Wright is back for a third season of Outback Wrangler (December 6 on National Geographic) as he sweeps across Australia risking his life in the relocation and conservation of giant crocs; and acclaimed international archaeologist and historian Neil Oliver returns for another epic voyage of discovery in the second season of Coast New Zealand (January 8 on HISTORY).
Crime buffs will be captivated by Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography (January 24 on crime + investigation) â a two-part special about the infamous abduction and ultimate rescue of Elizabeth Smart. And of course it wouldnât be summer without Shark Week! Hosted by Andrew âETâ Ettingshausen, this long-running event will air around the clock from December 7 and is loaded with documentaries from Australia and around the globe.
Those wanting to kick back to some summer beats have plenty to choose from, including highlights from this summerâs first [V] Island Party in which musical festival favourites PNAU hit the decks (December 2); and 24K Magic: Live at the Apollo, an electrifying hour-long special featuring Grammy Award-winning Bruno Mars and his band, the Hooligans, performing atop New Yorkâs famous Apollo Theatre marquee (December 9 on [V]).
When the heat gets too much, movie lovers can bunker down with a series of exciting pop up channels on Foxtel Movies. Best of 2017 will kick off from December 30 and feature stand-out films from the past year; Heath Ledger will remember the work of the Australian acting legend from January 19 in the lead up to the 10th anniversary of his death; and Aussies in Hollywood will celebrate 20 of Australiaâs most powerful Hollywood heavyweights over the Australia Day long weekend.
Thereâs even plenty for the kids, who wonât complain about being bored these holidays thanks to Summer Belongs to You â Disneyâs Summer of Movies Stunt. Every night in January, Disney will air a Disney Channel Original Movie, with titles including Cheetah Girls, Camp Rock, Descendants, Teen Beach and High School Musical.
Of course sport is what defines an Australian summer and this year doesnât disappoint. The Hyundai A-League and the Westfield W-League continue on FOX SPORTS throughout December and January; and the fast and furious HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series launches on December 1 on FOX SPORTS, with the action returning to Sydney over the Australia Day long weekend.
Basketball fans can enjoy some stellar action with five NBA games broadcast live and back to back on ESPN/ESPN2 on Boxing Day, while the NBL and WNBL continues on FOX SPORTS over summer. And donât miss Australiaâs WBO World Welterweight Champion, Jeff Horn, as he makes his first title defence against hard-hitting Englishman Gary Corcoran on December 13 in Brisbane, with all the action of Horn v Hellraiser on Main Event.
Foxtelâs Programs Dec 2017 / Jan 2018
*Please note all times listed are in AEDT
DRAMA
25 DAYS OF DRAMA
From December 1
Relive all the drama of 2017 with the most watched series from the past year on Foxtel screening on BoxSets and selected channels from December 1 in the lead up to Christmas. Over 25 days binge on full seasons of award-winning dramas including Big Little Lies, The Night Of, Game of Thrones and Westworld from HBO, local hits Wentworth, A Place to Call Home, The Kettering Incident, and Top of The Lake: China Girl, in addition to The Walking Dead, Outlander, Ray Donovan, The Affair, Mr Robot, Taboo, SS:GB, Suits, Harley and The Davidsons, Vera, The Shannara Chronicles and many more on showcase, Discovery, BBC First, 13th Street, SyFy, FX and Universal. The majority of these first rate drama series will also be available to watch On Demand on both Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
TOTEM (HBO Special)
Premieres Sunday December 10 at 8.30pm on showcase
After the death of his wife, a father invites his new girlfriend to move in with him and his two daughters. Both daughters have trouble adjusting to this change but things get scary when a necklace brings about a series of unexplained occurrences and we learn that something mysterious tormented the girlsâ mother before her death. In an effort to explain the incidents surrounding the necklace, one of the daughters comes across a book about âtotems,â physical objects that tie spirits to the real world, and looks for a way to use the necklace to control the presence in her house. Stars Keris Dorsey, Ahna OâReilly, James Tupper, Lia McHugh.
LOVES, LIES & RECORDS
Saturday December 16 at 7.30pm on BBC First
From BAFTA award-winning writer Kay Mellor comes Loves, Lies & Records, a new BBC First drama series that follows Registrar Kate Dickenson (Ashley Jensen) as she tries to juggle her personal life with the daily dramas of births, marriages and deaths, and the impact they have on her. After a dream promotion to the top job of Superintendent, Kate finds herself increasingly torn by the endless responsibilities of being a modern working mother. Her daughterâs hiding suspicious messages on her mobile, her son hates her because sheâs brought him the wrong trainers, and now her stepson has turned up unannounced to stay. As Kate tries to hold her work, life and relationship together, things go from complicated to impossible when a disgruntled colleague threatens to expose a secret from her past. The series explores how women in particular have to juggle their lives. Kate has reached the top of her profession but with everything sheâs worked for in jeopardy, can she sustain herself when itâs not just her job thatâs on the line.
LIKE. SHARE. FOLLOW (HBO Special)
Premieres Sunday December 31 at 8.30pm on showcase
From âHorror Kingâ Jason Blum, this thrilling film about the dangers of the digital age, and the risks we take when we put our entire lives online, follows YouTube sensation Garrett (Keiynan Lonsdale) and an obsessive superfan-turned- stalker (Ema Horvath) who will stop at nothing to get close to him.
S.W.A.T.
Premieres Sunday January 14 at 8.30pm on FOX8
New US crime drama S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds) as a locally born and raised S.W.A.T. sergeant newly tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, former Marine Daniel âHondoâ Harrelson has everything it takes to be an excellent leader and bridge the divide between his two worlds. Hondoâs elite unit includes David âDeaconâ Kay (Jay Harrington), an experienced S.W.A.T. officer who always puts the team first, despite feeling overlooked for the lead job; Jim Street (Alex Russell), a cocky but promising new member of the group; Christina âChrisâ Alonso (Lina Esco), a skilled officer and the teamâs canine trainer; and Dominique Luca (Kenny Johnson), an expert driver who gets them in and out of high risk situations. Overseeing the unit is Jessica Cortez (Stephanie Sigman), the captain of L.A. Metro who values her job above all else, including her off-the-books relations with Hondo.
DIVORCE Season 2
Premieres Tuesday Jan 16 at 9.30pm on showcase
The second season of the popular dark comedy drama series Divorce, about the lows and lowers of divorce, comes to showcase in 2018. Created by Emmy Award-winner Sharon Horgan (creator and star of Catastrophe), Divorce centres on a couple going through a long, drawn-out divorce. The hit series features a stellar cast: Sex and the Cityâs Sarah Jessica Parker as Frances, a woman who, after suddenly reassessing her life and her marriage, finds that making a clean break and fresh start is harder than she thought; Thomas Haden Church as Robert, Francesâ husband; Molly Shannon as Diane, Francesâ highly-strung friend and Talia Balsam plays Dallas, a close friend of Francesâ. Filmed on location in New York, the second season of Divorce continues to chronicle the demise of a long marriage in this brutally frank portrayal of a romantic relationship in decline.
BRITANNIA
Premieres Monday January 22 at 8.30pm on showcase
David Morrissey (The Walking Dead) and Kelly Reilly (True Detective) star in an epic and cinematic new nine-part drama from award-winning writer Jez Butterworth (Spectre, Jerusalem). When the Romans invade Britain in 43AD, Kerra (Reilly), daughter of the King of the Cantii, is forced to put her differences aside with arch-rival Queen Antedia (Wanamaker) to face their invaders. The Romans, led by General Aulus Plautius (Morrissey), are determined to succeed where Julius Caesar failed and conquer this mythical land at the far edge of the Roman Empire. Aulus is a strong and resilient leader, but harbours a deep secret that threatens his mission. As tribes and Druids unite to fight the Romans, Kerra is thrust into the most important role of her life as she spearheads the resistance against the might of the Roman army.
MOSAIC
Premieres Wednesday January 24 at 8.30pm on showcase
Produced and directed by Steven Soderbergh, the brand new 6-part HBO series Mosaic is an exciting new storytelling experience set to push television boundaries like never before. This thrilling murder mystery stars Beau Bridges, Sharon Stone and Garrett Hedlund.
CALL THE MIDWIFE Season 7
Premiering in January on BBC First
This hugely successful drama returns with more laughs, tears and inspiring stories from the nurses and nuns of Nonnatus House. The year is 1963, and the midwives find themselves tested both personally and professionally as never before. Together, they face challenging issues including leprosy, stroke and Huntingtonâs disease, all while fighting their own personal battles. Nurse Crane finds her authority questioned from an unexpected quarter, Sister Monica Joan is forced to accept her failing faculties, and the much-loved characters are joined by West Indian midwife Lucille Anderson â a funny and clever nurse who brings a fresh burst of energy to life at Nonnatus House. Stars Jenny Agutter, Judy Parfitt and Helen George.
SUITS Season 7B
Premiering in January 2018 on Universal Channel, Express
Suits began when legendary hotshot lawyer Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) took a gamble by hiring Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a brilliant, but not-so-legitimate college dropout, as an associate in his prolific Manhattan corporate law firm, Pearson Specter Litt. Six seasons later, their journey together has been anything but easy â Mike was accused of and admitted to his fraud, went to prison, secured an early release and then fought to be recognized by the Bar as an official lawyer. Beginning with a clean slate in Season 7, Suits will see the entire group back together again at Pearson Specter Litt each dealing with their own struggles: Harvey finally stepping up at the firm following Jessicaâs (Gina Torres) departure; Mike balancing pro bono work versus corporate cases; Harveyâs secretary Donna (Sarah Rafferty) striving for more out of life; former paralegal Rachel (Meghan Markle) officially becoming a lawyer and possibly a wife; and co-managing partner, Louis (Rick Hoffman), dealing with the aftermath of a broken heart.
GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT
VANDERPUMP RULES Season 6
Premieres Tuesday December 5 at 1.35pm on Arena (encore at 8.30pm)
LAâs most infamous restaurateur, Lisa Vanderpump, returns for a sixth season of Vanderpump Rules airing express from the US, followed by a prime time screening that evening at 8.30pm. In the new season, Lisa will forge ahead with plans to add another restaurant to her growing empire, but when new partners Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz show their inexperience, the veteran queen of hospitality will butt heads every step of the way.
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE Season 4
Premieres Wednesday December 6 at 8.30pm on Arena
Theyâre bold, theyâre brassy and theyâre back! The Melbourne Housewives return for another season with more outrageous accusations, scandalous gossip, bigger bling and jaw-dropping surprises along the way. The Arena show, now in its 4th season, has become an international success, airing in NZ, and as far as USA and Europe. This year, the ladies are joined by former magazine editor and homewares queen, Sally Bloomfield and glamorous lawyer and friend of Gina Liano, Venus Behbahani. Watch them shake things up, rattle the jewellery and roll with the punches as theyâre thrown deep into the diamond-cladded ring of the Melbourne Housewives! The series is once again produced by Matchbox Pictures in conjunction with Foxtel.
KICKING & SCREAMING
Premieres Tuesday December 12 at 8.30pm on FOX8
KICKING & SCREAMING is a new competition series that teams 10 expert survivalists with pampered partners to face the toughest challenges of their lives. Hosted by Hannah Simone, the series drops these unlikely duos into a tropical jungle in Fiji, where they must overcome dangerous animals, raging rivers, hunger and extreme weather. While these no-nonsense survivalists are accustomed to fending for themselves, thereâs one thing for which none of their previous expeditions have prepared them: their nature-phobic partners, who think âglampingâ is roughing it. To win the competition, and a cash prize of $500,000, the experts will have to drag their partners, KICKING & SCREAMING, to the finish line.
HUNTED
Premieres Wednesday December 13 at 8.30pm on FOX8
Hunted follows nine teams of two in a real-life manhunt as they attempt the nearly impossible task of disappearing in todayâs vast digital world as highly skilled investigators combine state- of-the-art tracking methods with traditional tactics to pursue and catch them. From searching their targetsâ homes and scouring their internet and cell phone histories, to identifying behavioral patterns, Hunters in the field and Command Center investigators work together to identify clues to potential hiding places and collaborators that can ultimately lead to capture. Will the anxiety of being fugitives on the run cause teams to make a critical error, or will they be able to stay off the grid long enough to avoid being found within 100,000 square miles of the southeastern United States? A grand prize of $250,000 will be awarded to each team that successfully evades being caught for up to 28 days.
THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS Season 8
Wednesday December 20 at 1.35pm on Arena (encore at 9.30pm)
The outrageousness of Beverly Hillsâ most cashed up women will continue when the ladies return for the eighth season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. After series star Eileen Davidson dramatically quit the show at the end of last season to focus on her âday jobâ and spend more time with her family, the door has been left wide open for a new housewife to step in as the new side kick for one the Beverly Hillsâ biggest trouble makers â Lisa Rina.
BETHENNY AND FREDERICK FLIP MANHATTAN Season 1
Sunday January 21 at 7.00pm on Arena
Bethenny has been Frederikâs client, and friend, but never his business partner⌠until now. The pair have big ambitions in the New York real estate game, but as theyâre renovating a property together and hoping for a large profit, they also need to navigate the ups and downs of their personal relationships. Can they come together when it counts to prove that you can mix business with friendship? Featuring Real Housewives of New York Cityâs Bethenny Frankel and Million Dollar Listingâs Frederik Eklund.
AWARDS SHOWS
Foxtel is the home of Awards bringing viewers the best of the best from Television, Film, Music and the Arts. This summer, FOX8 will exclusively broadcast the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards (Monday January 8) at the same time as the US. And on Monday, January 22 at 12.00pm Foxtel Arts will air the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
COMEDY
THE SLOT
Premieres Thursday December 14 at 8.30pm on THE COMEDY CHANNEL
The Comedy Channelâs The Slot, hosted by Christiaan Van Vuuren (Bondi Hipsters) and Adele Vuko (Skit Box), is an original Foxtel series focused on producing and promoting emerging and experimental comedy from a new wave of Australian online creators. These talented innovators arenât just pushing comedic boundaries, theyâre smashing them. For almost a decade, theyâve been living in the shadows, whilst casually dominating the Internet. Between them theyâve amassed billions of views with their captivating, weird, hilarious and at times absurd comedy never before seen on TV. Until now. Hand-picked from around the country, The Slot showcases some of the best and brightest creators to bring you brand new originals, as well as some of the viral classics which made them famous.
MICHELLE WOLF: NICE LADY
Saturday January 6 at 9.30pm on THE COMEDY CHANNEL
Comedian Michelle Wolf stars in her first HBO special â an hour of stand-up featuring her observations on feminism, dating and other social issues. Michelle Wolf: Nice Lady is directed by stand-up comedian and writer Neal Brennan, who is the co-creator of the hit series Chappelleâs Show and also a current contributor on The Daily Show.
LIFESTYLE
NIGELLA: AT MY TABLE
Premieres Wednesday December 6 at 8.30pm on Lifestyle FOOD
Nigella: At My Table is a delicious celebration of home cooking, the food that makes people feel happy and welcome as they sit around your table. Nigella shares the food she cooks for family and friends, from fresh takes on classics she has evolved over time, to colourful dishes with vibrant flavours coming out of mixing ingredients from many different cultures to bring something new to everyday eating. Creating dishes as mouth-watering and inventive as ever, Nigella shows us those special shortcuts that make life easier without sacrificing taste, and ensuring that you can spend precious time with family and friends â at your table.
GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA Season 7b
Premieres Thursday January 11 at 8.30pm on Lifestyle
Australiaâs love for all things property is celebrated in this highly-respected series that follows the development of the countryâs most ambitious architectural projects, from concept, design, materials and technology to logistics, timelines, budgets and personalities. The top-rating Grand Designs Australia, hosted by leading Australian architect Peter Maddison, once again brings the characters, the houses and the stories together in an insightful season of inspiration and appreciation when the seventh series returns. The all-Australian version of the phenomenally successful global format travels the country showcasing the challenges of construction, the diversity of modern architecture, and the people who create it. Grand Designs Australia is produced by FremantleMedia Australia, exclusively for Foxtelâs Lifestyle.
THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE OFF Season 3
Premieres Tuesday January 16 at 8.30pm on Lifestyle Food
On your marks, get set⌠bake! Judged by culinary icon Maggie Beer and acclaimed chef Matt Moran, and hosted by comedians Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, the third season of The Great Australian Bake Off will return to Lifestyle FOOD in January. The 10-part series follows 12 home-baking enthusiasts as they take on a series of intricate challenges, baking a mouth- watering selection of cakes, pies, tarts, pastries, bread, biscuits and desserts, all in the hope of being crowned Australiaâs best home baker. The Great Australian Bake Off is a FremantleMedia Australia production for Foxtel based on a format created by Love Productions and distributed by BBC Worldwide.
FACTUAL
OUTBACK WRANGLER Season 3
Premieres Wednesday December 6 at 8.30pm on National Geographic
In the dramatic scenery of Australiaâs Northern Territory the saltwater crocodile population has been protected for over 40 years. The crocodiles have had time to grow. But the bigger they come, the greater the need to protect these magnificent predators from human encounters. Helicopter pilot turned animal rescuer, Matt Wright, returns to National Geographic with Season 3 of Outback Wrangler, in which every episode sees Matt Wright and his mates Jono and Willow catch at least one monster croc. Itâs dangerous work given crocs have the highest recorded bite force of any animal on earth. Due to premiere first in the world in Australia in December 2017 (and then across 130 territories in 2018), the eight-episode series follows Matt and his companions as they sweep across Australia risking life to ensure that wildlife and locals are safe in the relocation and conservation of giant crocs.
SHARK WEEK
Premieres Thursday December 7 at 7.30pm on Discovery Channel
Summer means Shark Week! Subscription Televisionâs longest-running and most anticipated annual event, returns for its 22nd year! Dedicated to these magnificent creatures, the 24/7 event is loaded with documentaries that you can really sink your teeth into. Shark Week, hosted by Andrew âETâ Ettingshausen, reveals the threats sharks face from humans and the environment and highlights recent developments in shark science. Featuring some of the worldâs most respected marine biologists, researchers and science institutions, youâll be glued to the edge of your seat with all-new jaw-dropping and compelling shark stories from Australia and around the globe. From the main players, Great Whites, Tiger sharks, Reef Sharks and Makos, to rare and mysterious sharks like the Oceanic Whitetip and Goblins, get up close and personal with the oceanâs greatest predators all from the safety of your couch. Itâs gonna be jawsome!
COAST NZ Season 2
Premieres Monday January 8 at 7.30pm on HISTORY
Acclaimed international archaeologist and historian Neil Oliver returns to Foxtel for another epic voyage of discovery in the second season of Coast New Zealand. Uncovering stories spanning over 16,000 kilometres of New Zealandâs coastline, in a country that was forged in the furnace of earthly forces, mega earthquakes, marauding glaciers and furious volcanoes, Coast New Zealand offers a fascinating insight into the countryâs past and present, telling the story of the formation and evolution of New Zealand, its people and its culture. Throughout the 6 x 60 minute series, host Neil Oliver leads a local team of co-presenters on the journey, all leading experts in their field: Dr Hamish Campbell, renowned geologist and palaeontologist; Matt Carter, one of the leading diving maritime archaeologists in Australasia; marine biologist and actress Jacky Geurts; and Riria Hotere, an actress and passionate former staff member of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa.
ELIZABETH SMART: AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Premieres Wednesday January 24 at 9.30pm
In this 2x90minute special, Elizabeth Smart explains her story in her own words and provides previously untold details about her infamous abduction and nine-month nightmare in the grasps of her cruel captors. Now 29 years old, she shares the perspective she gained through the ordeal and how she has moved past it to focus on marriage, motherhood and advocating for others. Smartâs family, along with law enforcement involved with investigating the disappearance and eyewitnesses, reveal new information about the case and reflect on her remarkable recovery and perseverance.
MOVIES
Pop Up Movie Channel
2017 has been an enormously successful year for Foxtel Moviesâ pop-up channels, providing customers with a series of hugely popular pop-ups screening throughout the year, including Star Wars, Bond, X-Men, Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit, The Bourne Collection, Arnie, Batman Vs Superman and Alien Vs Predator pop-ups. Continuing throughout summer Foxtel is pleased to announce a stellar line-up of brand new pop-up movie channels including The 12 Days of Christmas featuring classic Christmas films like Home Alone, The Santa Clause, Miracle on 34th Street, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Four Holidays, as well as The Best of 2017 with stand-out films from the past year including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Beauty and the Beast, Suicide Squad, Hacksaw Ridge, Lion, La La Land, Trolls, Moana, The Magnificent Seven, Sing, Hidden Figures, Batman V Superman and many more. In January, Foxtel Movies will remember the work of Australian acting legend Heath Ledger on the 10th anniversary of his death with a Heath Ledger pop up channel that will showcase his full body of work; as well as the Aussies in Hollywood pop up where twenty of Australiaâs most powerful Hollywood heavyweights are celebrated over the Australia Day long weekend.
MUSIC
[V]âs ISLAND PARTY â PNAU
Saturday December 2 at 12.00pm on [V]
This summer when the sun sets on [V] Island in the middle of the iconic Sydney Harbour, the coolest acts from around the globe will return to play live and exclusive for another legendary season of [V] Island Parties. Kicking off this yearâs lineup of summerâs hottest gigs will be double ARIA Award nominees, PNAU. The music festival favourites will hit the decks on Monday November 27 for an unmissable set of their biggest hits from upcoming album Changa (released tomorrow), including the triple platinum Chameleon and new summer anthem Go Bang. Highlights from their performance will be captured and replayed for [V] fans from midday on Saturday December 2.
MAESTRO SERIES: ANTHONY CALLEA ARIA NUMBER 1 HITS IN SYMPHONY WITH THE MSO
Friday December 8 at 8.00pm on Foxtel ARTS
Acclaimed vocalist and Melbourneâs very own Anthony Callea will perform in a very special concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra live at Hamer Hall. Conducted by one of Melbourneâs top musical directors, John Foreman, Anthony will be performing iconic songs including Nothing Compares 2 U, Save the Best for Last, Jesus to a Child, Right Here Waiting and I swear amongst others alongside the MSO.
24K MAGIC: LIVE AT THE APOLLO
Saturday December 9 at 12.00pm on [V]
Encore on Thursday December 21 at 8.30pm on FOX8
After sweeping up a massive seven wins at the American Music Awards, Bruno Mars will be back on [V] screens for a one-off television special 24K Magic: Live at the Apollo. Featuring the GRAMMYÂŽ Award winner and his band, the Hooligans, the hour-long special takes place in New York city and showcases your favourite Bruno singles, plus never-before-seen footage of Mars and the Hooligans performing atop the famous Apollo Theatre marquee. Bruno will light up the Apollo marquee as he performs some of his most memorable, chart-topping hits. Plus, with unbeatable choreography and stage swagger, Mars and his band the Hooligans will take to the streets, visiting, singing, and entertaining locals in exciting, intimate, must-see moments.
REMEMBERING GEORGE MICHAEL MAX
Tuesday December 26 at 9am on MAX â Encore at 8pm
He burst into our lives as the front man of Wham and taught us how to âJitterbugâ. He then continued to entertain us for over four decades! One year on from his passing, letâs celebrate the music of George Michael. Music Greats are never forgotten on MAX.
KIDS
SUMMER BELONGS TO YOU â DISNEY SUMMER OF MOVIES STUNT
Starts January 1 at 5.30pm on Disney
Catch the Summer Feels on Disney Channel this January cause its movie night, every night at 5:30pm! Watch all your fave Disney Channel Original Movies like Cheetah Girls, Camp Rock, Descendants 1 AND 2, Teen Beach, High School Musical and heaps, heaps more! Afraid of FOMO? You can relive all your favourite Disney Channel movie moments on the Foxtel Kids app.
THE THUNDERMANS MOVIE SPECIAL
Friday 26th January at 5.30pm on Nickelodeon
Nickelodeonâs number one, hit live action show The Thundermans is celebrating summer with an epic one-hour movie special set in tropical Hawaii. When the Thunderman family heads to Hawaii for vacation, Pheobe accidentally absorbs the evil powers of Dark Mayhem and becomes determined to complete his plan for world domination. Itâs up to the family to stop her and make sure Pheobe becomes herself again, before she takes over the world! Stars Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Diego Velazquez and Addison Riecke.
SPORT
RUGBY: HSBC WORLD RUGBY SEVENS SERIES 2017/18
From December 1 on FOX SPORTS
The fast and furious Sevens World Series launches in December, with the worldâs best set to square off across two huge events throughout the month. It all kicks off across two action- packed days as the Aussie men, led by Captain Sam Myers, and the Olympic gold-medal winning Aussie women, launch their campaigns. FOX SPORTS will showcase the menâs and womenâs competitions LIVE, with no ad-breaks during play and in HD.
HORN v CORN
Wednesday December 13 on Main Event
Australiaâs WBO World Welterweight Champion, Jeff Horn, makes his first title defence against hard-hitting Englishman Gary Corcoran on December 13 in Brisbane. Knowns as âHell Raiserâ, Corcoran has 17 wins and one defeat to Hornâs 17 wins and one draw. Horn shocked the world in July when he beat boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and took his WBO belt in front of a sold-out crowd at Brisbaneâs Suncorp Stadium.
2017/18 WESTFIELD W-LEAGUE
Continues in December on FOX SPORTS
A jam-packed three weeks of football action kicks off from December 21, with 25 games in 25 days. Highlights include a Melbourne derby on December 23 and a massive double header featuring Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar and Sydney FC v Perth Glory on December 30. Hosted by Mark Bosnich and Robbie Slater, FOX SPORTS will deliver LIVE, ad-break free during play and HD coverage throughout December.
BOXING DAY NBA
December 26 from 4.00am on ESPN/ESPN2
Coverage of the National Basketball Association (NBA) continues LIVE on ESPN/ESPN2 in December, and thereâs no better way to close out 2017 than with some stellar basketball action. Boxing Day will see 5 games broadcast live and back-to-back.
2017/18 HYUNDAI A-LEAGUE
Continues in January on FOX SPORTS
The 2017/18 Hyundai A-League reaches its halfway mark in January, with a number of big time battles set to sort the pretenders from the contenders. It all kicks off on News Yearâs Day, when Western Sydney Wanderers host the defending champions, Melbourne City. Other January highlights include Wanderers v Melbourne Victory on January 19, and a âbig blueâ battle between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC on Australia Day. Hosted by Mark Bosnich and Robbie Slater, FOX SPORTS will air every game of Australiaâs premier domestic football competition LIVE, ad-break free during play and in HD.
Looks like theyâre really pushing the content over summer.
This could have some impact on the FTA networks who continue to ignore viewers over summer and take a long break from scheduling anything decent.
This may seem like an odd question, but I came across something tonight that I havenât seen before and was wondering whether it was normal.
I live in an apartment, so use Foxtel Now rather than having any physical Foxtel connection.
Tonight while visiting family I was flicking through channels on their Foxtel box and noticed a programme was airing on SBS on channel 104, that I wanted to watch. As the channel wasnât in HD, I decided to flick back to 030 to view the programme in HD only to find that it wasnât airing on the HD FTA version.
I had a look at the EPG and noticed that SBS on 104, was broadcasting to an AEDT schedule, while the FTA transmission on 030 on the Foxtel box was broadcasting on a 1-hour delayed AEST schedule.
I then flicked through and noticed all the ABC/SBS channels/multi-channels were on an AEDT schedule, 1-hour ahead of the local FTA broadcast.
Is this normal? I wasnât aware that people with a Foxtel box could actually watch programming on these channels 1-hour earlier than the FTA broadcast.
yeah ABC2 (at least) has been like this for years when daylught saving kicks in
i think it only happens during daylight savings living in Victoria i havent taken much notice
Christmas Specials 
The holiday season is ramping up and while you may not yet have the perfect Christmas tree or bought any presents, Foxtel is here to help with a huge selection of Christmas Specials to watch in December. Featuring a broad offering of the best Christmas content from Lifestyle, Entertainment, Kids, Food, Movies and Music, Foxtel is a one-stop destination for entertainment and inspiration this Christmas season.
Learn how to make Christmas treats and then give them away! Feast with your eyes, instead of ruining your waistline this Christmas with the best in Christmas food and lifestyle series and specials. Donât silence your night, fill your holidays with festive frivolity, hilarious comedy programs and entertaining drama specials. The season just wouldnât be the same without Christmas music, tune in to Foxtel for the best soundtracks Christmas has to offer. Whether theyâve been naughty or nice, Foxtel has the best in kids programming on their world-famous kids channels.
From Friday December 1 all your favourite festive shows are available to watch whenever you want On Demand, with exclusive and new channel premieres titles being added throughout the month. All these Christmas shows and more can be seen via the On Demand menu on the iQ2, iQ3, on the Foxtel App and on Foxtel Now.
LIFESTYLE
INSIDE THE CHRISTMAS FACTORY One Hour Special on Lifestyle Food
Sunday December 3 at 8.30pm, Australian Premiere
This Christmas special sees Gregg Wallace, Cherry Healey and Ruth Goodman explore the fascinating factory processes and surprising history behind the UKâs favourite festive treats. Gregg follows 24 hours of production at the worldâs largest mince pie factory, Cherry travels to south Wales to meet the workers who make enough tinsel in a year to reach from there to Hawaii, and Ruth Goodman discovers the explosive history of Christmas crackers.
JAMIEâS CHRISTMAS COOKBOOK One Hour Special on Lifestyle Food
Monday December 4 at 8.30pm, STV Premiere
Over the many years Jamie Oliver has experimented with loads of different ways of cooking the Christmas classics. But this year, heâs sharing his ultimate recipes â the epic dishes that heâll be cooking for his own family on Christmas Day.
KRISTIEâS HANDMADE CHRISTMAS Season 3 (3 episodes) on Lifestyle
Wednesdays from December 6 at 8.30pm, Australian Premiere
Itâs Christmas and Kirstie is back with the aim of ensuring your yuletide is sumptuous, seamless and most of all fun-filled. In this season, Kirstie travels the length and breadth of the country on her own festive tour of Britain to celebrate and indulge in everything that makes Christmas great!
A BIG LEGO CHRISTMAS One Hour Special on Lifestyle
Thursday December 7 at 8.30pm, STV Premiere
In this brand new Christmas special that takes us behind the scenes in the lead-up to the opening of the worldâs biggest Lego store in Londonâs Leicester, we follow Duncan â Britainâs only certified Lego professional â who is attempting to build a giant model of Tower Bridge using almost 6 million bricks! We also meet Michael and Sophie, two Lego fans that unashamedly maintain their love for the brick, and also Justin â a Lego designer whose first kit is about to hit shelves in time for Christmas.
THE GREAT CHRISTMAS BAKE OFF Two Part Special on Lifestyle Food
Sundays from December 10 at 8.30pm, Australian Premiere
The much-loved format is back for some Christmas cheer with two brand new specials. Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood, Mel Giedroyc & Sue Perkins get into the festive spirit with two yuletide specials as they decide which of the four will be the winner of The Great Christmas Bake Off.
NIGELLA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL One Hour Special on Lifestyle Food
Wednesday December 20 at 8.30pm, Australian Premiere
As beautiful and inspiring as ever, Nigellaâs latest series is about the food we remember eating as children, to the dishes that shaped us growing up. Nigella shows us simple ways of infusing the everyday with pleasure and flavour in the way only she can. This is the final episode of her series Nigella At My Table.
HAIRY BIKERSâ HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Season 1 on Lifestyle Food
Weeknights from Monday December 18 at 6.30pm, Australian Premiere
The Hairy Bikers return with a new festive series. Over the course of the series the Hairies show viewers how to make delicious and indulgent recipes for all sorts of Christmas occasions, from the neighbours coming round to the full traditional feast on Christmas Day.
FEEDING THE SUPER RICH CHRISTMAS SPECIAL One Hour Special on Lifestyle
Thursday December 21 at 9.30pm, Australian Premiere
For the UKâs millionaires, shopping has become an art form, and nothing gets them spending more than Christmas. But while we seek out bargains, the wealthy use a network of high-end suppliers of luxurious gifts and decorations.
DRAMA
BIRDS OF A FEATHER Christmas Special One Hour Special on UKTV
Wednesday December 13 at 8.30pm, Australian Premiere
The Birds are on the wing again for Christmas. Stars Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph.
A PLACE TO CALL HOME Season 5 Christmas Final Episode on showcase
Sunday December 24 at 7.30pm, Australian Premiere LOCAL PRODUCTION
Itâs Christmas at Ash Park and the Bligh family must deal with some deep ethical questions.
CALL THE MIDWIFE 90 Minute Christmas Special on BBC First
December Australian Premiere on EXPRESS FROM THE UK
The Christmas Special opens with Poplar under a thick blanket of snow, as the midwives face the challenge of the coldest winter for 300 years. Battling against snow, ice, power cuts and frozen pipes, the midwives strive to provide the best possible care for their patients. Guest starring Anita Dobson (EastEnders).
VICTORIA 90 Minute Christmas Special on BBC First
December Australian Premiere on EXPRESS FROM THE UK
Victoriaâs second season came to a dramatic close but fans of the series may be shocked in this 90 minute special. Despite the festive family celebrations, this could be the winter when Victoriaâs (Jenna Coleman) husband Prince Albert (Tom Hughes) finally succumbs to a deathly illness.
ENTERTAINMENT
THE DAILY SHOWâS THE YEARLY SHOW Season 2 Finale on The Comedy Channel
Tuesday December 19 at 9.00pm, Australian Premiere EXPRESS FROM US
Hosted by Trevor Noah, The Daily Showâs The Yearly Show 2017 year-end special, featuring The Best F#@king News Team, will tape at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City.
THE PRESIDENT SHOW I CAME UP WITH CHRISTMAS Season 2 Finale on The Comedy Channel
Wednesday December 20 at 9.00pm, Australian Premiere
I Came Up with Christmas: A President Show Christmas will feature the 45th and final President of the United States (played by The President Show creator Anthony Atamanuik) alongside the Vice President (Peter Grosz). The duo celebrate the holiday in a night of comedy, music, jingle bells, and dog whistles as they try to make this the whitest Christmas ever.
SUPERMANSION: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Season 2 Finale on The Comedy Channel
Sunday December 24 at 6.00pm, Australian Premiere
When an interstellar imp named Mr. Skibumpers unleashes a real-life Santa Claus, the League of Freedom must stop Mr. Skibumpersâ plans and save Christmas.
ALASKAN BUSH PEOPLE: A BROWNTOWN CHRISTMAS One Hour Special on Discovery Channel
Wednesday December 13 at 10.30pm, Australian Premiere
Ever wondered what Christmas would be like off the grid? Meet the Browns; unconventional, unique and a little offbeat, the family live off the grid, deep within the Alaskan bush. Raised wild, they are the epitome of self-sufficient, having built their home, Browntown, from the ground up themselves and live off the land. So removed from civilisation, over the years the family of nine has developed their own customs, laws and even accents and have a deep connection to nature. In the past, Christmas was a time to reconnect with extended family, but this year the familyâs staying in Browntown and bringing old traditions to their new home. Thereâs a lot of work to do and knowing the Browns, the road to the perfect holiday will be anything but smooth!
MUSIC
CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS 90 Minute Special on CMC
Monday December 11 at 7pm, Australian Premiere
Reba McEntire hosts some of the most powerful and emotionally moving voices in music, as they come together to celebrate. Enjoy the magic of the holidays with your favourite stars as they perform classic Christmas songs and share treasured memories.
IOLANTA: THE NUTCRACKER on FOXTEL ARTS
Monday December 18 at 9.30pm, Australian Premiere
This âfairy-tale balletâ recounts the adventures of young Clara one Christmas night, during which the nutcracker she has been given leads her into a magical world.
J.S BACH: CHRISTMAS ORATORIO BALLET BY JOHN NEUMEIER on FOXTEL ARTS
Sunday December 24 at 11.00pm, Australian Premiere
The Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 by Johann Sebastian Bach was written for the Christmas season of 1734 in Leipzig. Christian Thielemann leads the Staatskapelle Dresden along with a roster of top soloists.
A SMOOTH CHRISTMAS WITH CAMERON AND MARCIA Two Hour Special on Foxtel Smooth
Christmas Day Monday December 25 at 8am, encores at 12noon & 4pm, Australian Premiere
Spend this Christmas with your Smooth family. Join Cameron Daddo and Marcia Hines as they play some of their favourite Christmas songs, while sharing stories, memories and laughs. Thereâs also very special performance by Marcia. Share in the festive cheer!
CHRIS ISAAK â A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, Two Hour Special on MAX
Christmas Day Monday December 25 at 8am, encores at 1pm & 6pm, Australian Premiere
Join international Superstar Chris Isaak and his band mate Kenny for A Very Merry Christmas! So much Christmas cheer, youâll be grinning from ear to ear! Chris will be singing a few of his favourite Christmas songs and playing you the greatest Christmas music videos we could find.
A [V]ERY MERRY XMAS TOP 30, Two Hour Countdown Special on [V]
Christmas Day Monday December 25 from 7.00am
Have yourself a [v]ery merry Xmas, âcause itâs the âmost wonderful day of the yearâ! Get right into the spirit of Christmas and have a jolly sing-along to 30 of the biggest modern Christmas crackers courtesy of [V]. All we want for Christmas is the ultimate holiday playlist, so prepare for a total carol-coma!
KIDS
CHRISTMAS ON CBEEBIES
Every day on CBeebies from December 1 to 25
Itâs going to be a magical Christmas season on CBeebies, with all your favourite CBeebies friends joining in the festivities! Celebrate all the fun of the Christmas season with Hey Duggee, Sarah & Duck, Go Jetters, Charlie & Lola and more, for lots of Christmas-time fun and adventures.
SANTAâS ROCKINâ WORKSHOP on Cartoon Network
From December 1 to 25
From December 1 all the way to Christmas, kids will have a chance to enjoy back-to-back brand new episodes from Mighty Magiswords, The Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears, and Regular Show, including Christmas specials from your favourite Cartoon Network shows. The festive Christmas Special also includes two very special movie screenings: Tom and Jerry: Santaâs Little Helpers and Elf: Buddyâs Musical Christmas.
LIV AND MADDIE â CALI-CHRISTMAS-A-ROONEY on Disney Channel
Thursday December 7 at 5.30pm, Australian Premiere
Maddie is upset that she canât be in Wisconsin for Christmas and to cheer her up, Liv plans an incredible surprise.
BIZAARDVARK âA KILLER ROBOT CHRISTMASâ on Disney Channel
Wednesday December 14 at 5.30pm, Australian Premiere
In Bizaardvark âA Killer Robot Christmasâ Paige invites a bunch of deserving kids to Vuugle to celebrate the holidays with Bizaardvark.
TINY CHRISTMAS on Nickelodeon
Friday December 15 at 6.30pm, Australian Premiere
Enjoy a Nickelodeon original movie this December to celebrate the holidays! Itâs Christmas Eve and a clumsy elf accidentally shrinks down two kids into miniature sizes. The kids are scooped up into Santaâs sack and dropped off across the street at their neighbourâs house. In order to make it home for Christmas (just one house away!), the tiny kids have to work together to navigate holiday hazards.
THE LION GUARDS TIMON AND PUMBAAâS CHRISTMAS on Disney Junior
Saturday December 16 at 5.15pm, Australian Premiere
Get into the festive spirit with The Lion Guards Timon and Pumbaaâs Christmas, as Bunga and the guard help give Timon and Pumbaa a ârealâ Christmas.
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE: âSTUCK AT CHRISTMAS â THE MOVIEâ on Disney Channel
Thursday December 21 at 5.30pm, Australian Premiere
In Stuck in the Middle: âStuck at Christmas â The Movieâ, Harley rallies her siblings and parents to take a trip to Florida to celebrate Christmas with their Abuela (grandmother), but in true Diaz fashion, things go awry.
BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS SPECIALS on Boomerang
Sunday December 24 and Monday December 25
The brand new holiday special rounds up all of our favourite Christmas themed episodes across all shows in a two day extravaganza. Watch as the Wacky Races travel to the North Pole and accidentally run over Santa Claus leaving it to the Racers to take his place and save Christmas. The Scooby Doo gang enter Dickensâ classic âA Christmas Carolâ as they try and get to the bottom of the mysterious ghost tormenting Scrooge in 1843 England. Finally, in the festive episode of Chowder, Chowder hatches a plan to save Mungâs dignity in order to ensure everyone has a Merry Knishmas.
MOVIES
In addition to the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Pop Up Movie Channel starting December 14, Fox Classics will air two weeks of family favourite films in the lead up to Christmas. From Monday December 11 to Friday December 15 at 8.35pm watch FOX CLASSICS MERRY MUSICALS FOR CHRISTMAS with musical favourites bound to get the entire family singing. The following week from Monday December 18 to Monday December 25 at 8.35pm watch FOX CLASSICS âTIS THE SEASON â PRESENTED BY GRAEME BLUNDELL and enjoy classic Christmas themed movies including Itâs a Wonderful Life, Meet Me In St. Louis and more in the week leading up to Christmas Day.
The full line-up of Christmas programming includes popular returning series and specials such as Andre Rieu, Kylie and Michael Buble specials on Foxtel Arts and the hilarious A MOODY CHRISTMAS complete season and A GERT LUSH CHRISTMAS special on The Comedy Channel.
Foxtel is dropping the World Movies channel.
Not that I watched it - but this channel has been around since the days of RED, TV1, Encore, Galaxy.
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iâm starting to question the value of foxtel now. in the last year they have merged smooth and arts, dropped Foxtel You, dropped multiple channels from foxtel tunes and what have we had added? TRT (hillsong and sonlife were added oct 13 last year)
we still donât have sky UK on itâs own channel or NASA TV
NASA TV is free on the internet and itâs easy to find a live stream of Sky News UK on YouTube. No need for Foxtel for those channels.
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