Binge (stylized as Binge.) was an Australian 24-hour

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channel available on the

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platform. Originally scheduled to launch on 1 October 2016, the channel instead launched on 5 October 2016. The channel, similar to sister channel BoxSets, broadcast multiple episodes of

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and

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programs, allowing viewers to

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a series. Binge was part of the drama pack on channel 119. The channel was closed on 7 November 2019, then it was replaced by Fox One.

History

The channel was announced on 1 August 2016 as a replacement for

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, which would be closed at the same time. Existing programs on SoHo would be migrated to other Foxtel channels, including

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, TV H!TS,

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and FOX8. The first program to air was the entire first season of ''

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''. On 7 November 2019, the channel ceased operations, after which the channel space created in 1995 by FX ceased to exist. It was revealed on 23 May 2020 that Foxtel had repurposed the brand for a brand new streaming service named

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, which would act as a direct competitor to streaming

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services like

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and Stan.

Programming

Programming on Binge was aimed at the 18-49 and 25-54 demographic groups.

Availability

The channel was only available through the Foxtel platform on channel 119 (originally channel 116).

References

{{Foxtel Television networks in Australia Defunct Australian television channels Television channels and stations established in 2016 Television channels and stations disestablished in 2019 2016 establishments in Australia 2019 disestablishments in Australia Foxtel English-language television stations in Australia