BBC News will be available on Foxtel and launch on Binge for the first time from 14 May.
The channel joins Foxtel Group’s 24/7 live news lineup, adding to its local and international news offering across Binge, Foxtel, Foxtel Now and Foxtel Go.
BBC News delivers breaking news, analysis and real-time coverage of global events, and joins a lineup that includes Sky News Australia, Sky News UK, Sky News Extra, Sky News Weather, CNN International, Al Jazeera English, Bloomberg News, CNBC, Fox Sports News, NHK World Japan, NBC News NOW, GB News and MS NOW.
The launch builds on the more than 25,000 hours of news content added to Binge over the past six months.
Foxtel Group said the addition strengthens Binge’s position as a one-stop streaming destination for live news, lifestyle, sport and entertainment.
Foxtel Group on the BBC partnership
Stephanie Quinn, Executive Director, Content and Commercial Partnerships at Foxtel Group, said BBC News is a trusted brand for Australian audiences.
“BBC News is one of the world’s most respected news brands, and one Australian audience knows and trusts.
“Its availability on FOXTEL and BINGE reflects the strength of our more than 20-year partnership with the BBC, and our commitment to delivering the very best line-up of live, 24/7 local and international news channels to our subscribers.”
BBC Studios on the launch
Robi Stanton, President of APAC Media & Streaming at BBC Studios, said the expanded agreement gives more Australians access to BBC News.
“This expanded agreement with the Foxtel Group brings BBC News to even more Australians, ensuring greater access to our trusted, independent global journalism.
“We’re delighted to be launching BBC News on BINGE for the first time, extending the reach of our world-class news coverage across multiple platforms.”
BBC News will sit alongside BBC UKTV, the home of British entertainment, on Foxtel and Binge.
Main image: BBC News