Country | Australia |
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Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV 16:9) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Foxtel Networks |
Sister channels | Foxtel Networks channels |
History | |
Launched | 1 September 2021 [1] |
Replaced | Foxtel Arts |
Former names | FOX Docos (2021–2023) Docos (2023–2024) |
Availability | |
Streaming media | |
Foxtel Go | Channel 129 & 283 |
Binge | binge.com.au |
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On 26 September 2023, the channel rebranded as "Docos". [3]
On 1 August 2024, the channel rebranded as "Famous". [4]
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