Logo history
17 December 2019 - 26 September 2023
26 September 2023 – 31 July 2024
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV 16:9) 1080i (HDTV 16:9) |
| Timeshift service | British + 2 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Foxtel Networks |
| Sister channels | Foxtel Networks channels |
| History | |
| Launched | 17 December 2019 |
| Former names | FOX Sleuth (2019-2023) Sleuth (2023–24) |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Foxtel Go | Channel 118 |
| Binge | binge.com.au |
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On 26 September 2023, the channel rebranded as Sleuth. [2]
On 1 August 2024, the channel once again rebranded as British. [3]
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