Face of Nation : Sir David Attenborough fans will get a dedicated channel of the icon’s extraordinary nature documentaries on Foxtel’s broadcast and streaming platforms, after the network extended its deal with BBC Studios.
BBC Earth will become Foxtel’s premium showcase nature channel featuring Sir David’s acclaimed science series, including Blue Planet, as well as home programs by Louis Theroux, Michael Mosley, Kate Humble and Professor Brian Cox.
The 24-hour channel, replacing BBC Knowledge, is part of an extensive new programming deal announced today, which will also see Foxtel become the first-run home of new dramas, returning favourites and children’s television. One of the most hotly-anticipated TV dramas to air later this year on Foxtel will see Oscar winner Helen Hunt star in World on Fire — an epic new series which explores the World War I stories of ordinaries citizens across Europe.
Keeley Hawes, who starred in one of the biggest hits of 2018, The Bodyguard, will headline Summer of Rockets, also set to premiere on Foxtel’s BBC First. Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany said: “We know how much Foxtel customers love the BBC’s fabulous shows and we are incredibly pleased to put in place a new agreement providing a long-term extension to our 24-year relationship”.
“For Foxtel, the new agreement is another step in ensuring we are future fit,” Mr Delaney said. “As an added bonus, viewers will be getting a new channel dedicated to the BBC’s premium documentaries, offering some of the greatest natural history series ever produced.”
BBC Studio’s director of branded series, Tim Christlieb said the new Earth channel gave families the chance to “reconnect” watching these fascinating and educational series.
