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{{for|the former American cable channel, The Biography Channel|Fyi (TV channel)}}
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{{Infobox television channel
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| name = Bio.
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| country = [[Television in Australia|Australia]]
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| language = [[English language|English]]
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| former_names = The Biography Channel (2004–2007)
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| logo = Bio. 2014 Logo.png
| logo_size = 200px
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| logo_alt = Bio. Logo
| launch_date = 2004
| closed_date = 1 November 2015
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| owner = [[Foxtel#Foxtel Networks|Foxtel Networks]]
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| website = [http://www.biochannel.com.au/ biochannel.com.au]
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'''Bio''' (stylised as '''bio.''', formerly '''The Biography Channel''') was an Australian general entertainment channel available on Australia's [[Foxtel]], [[Austar]] and [[Optus Television]] pay television services.
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| name= Bio.
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| country=[[Television in Australia|Australia]]
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| language= [[English language|English]]|
| sister names = [[111 Greats]]<br />[[Arena (TV network)|Arena]]<br />[[The Comedy Channel]]<br />[[Fox8]]<br />[[Fox Classics]]<br />[[The LifeStyle Channel]]<br />[[LifeStyle Food]]<br />[[LifeStyle Home]]<br />[[LifeStyle You]]<br />[[SoHo (Australian TV channel)|SoHo]]<br />[[TV Hits (Australian TV channel)|TV Hits]]
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| former names = The Biography Channel (2004-2007)
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| logofile=Bio. 2014 Logo.png|
| logosize= 200px |
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| logoalt=Bio. Logo|
| launch= 2004|
| share= 0.3% |
| slogan= ''Everyone Has A Story'' |
| share as of= Apr '07 |
| share source= [http://www.oztam.com.au/documents%5C2007%5CB1_20070422.pdf]|
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| owner= [[Foxtel#Foxtel-owned channels|Foxtel Networks]]
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| web = [http://www.biochannel.com.au/ biochannel.com.au]
| terr avail=Not Available|
| sat serv 1=[[Foxtel]]|
| sat chan 1=Channel 133|
| cable serv 1=[[Foxtel]]|
| cable chan 1=Channel 133|
| cable serv 2=[[Optus Television|Optus TV]]|
| cable chan 2=Channel 133|
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In 2014, the channel rebranded with a new on-air look, logo and programming.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lau|first=Jonathon|title=bio. 2014 Channel Rebrand|publisher=Bēhance|url=https://www.behance.net/gallery/18154689/bio-2014-Channel-Rebrand|access-date=25 July 2014}}</ref> In addition, the channel moved from channel 117 to channel 133.<ref>{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|title=Foxtel channel changes|publisher=TV Tonight|date=2 July 2014|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/07/foxtel-channel-changes.html|access-date=25 July 2014}}</ref>
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'''Bio''' (stylised as '''Bio.''', formerly '''The Biography Channel''') is an [[Australia]]n general entertainment channel available on [[Australia]]'s [[Foxtel]], [[Austar]] and [[Optus Television]] pay television services.


In 2014, the channel rebranded with a new on-air look, logo and programming.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lau|first=Jonathon|title=bio. 2014 Channel Rebrand|publisher=Bēhance|url=https://www.behance.net/gallery/18154689/bio-2014-Channel-Rebrand|accessdate=25 July 2014}}</ref> In addition, the channel moved from channel 117 to channel 133.<ref>{{cite web|last=Knox|first=David|title=Foxtel channel changes|publisher=TV Tonight|date=2 July 2014|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/07/foxtel-channel-changes.html|accessdate=25 July 2014}}</ref>
On 1 November 2015, the channel closed, ceasing transmission at 4 am, with selected titles moving to other Foxtel-owned channels.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[TV Tonight]]|first=David|last=Knox|title=Bio channel to close on Foxtel|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/09/bio-channel-to-close-on-foxtel.html|date=23 September 2015|access-date=6 October 2015}}</ref>


[[File:bio au.svg|125px|bottom|thumb|Former Bio. Logo]]
[[File:bio au.svg|125px|bottom|thumb|Former Bio. Logo]]


== Series Programming ==
== Programming ==
*[[Airline (UK TV series)|Airline]]
*[[Airline (UK TV series)|Airline]]
*[[The Dog Whisperer]]
*[[The Dog Whisperer]]
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*[[RPA (TV series)|RPA]]
*[[RPA (TV series)|RPA]]
*[[Sober House]]
*[[Sober House]]
*[[This Is Your Life]]
*[[This Is Your Life (American franchise)|This Is Your Life]]


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.biochannel.com.au/ Official website]


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{{A+E Networks}}
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{{Subscription television channels in Australia}}
{{Subscription television channels in Australia}}


[[Category:Australian television channels]]
[[Category:Defunct television channels in Australia]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2004]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2004]]
[[Category:English-language television stations in Australia]]
[[Category:English-language television stations in Australia]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations disestablished in 2015]]
[[Category:A&E Networks]]
[[Category:Foxtel]]


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Latest revision as of 20:01, 3 July 2023

For the American channel formerly known as The Biography Channel, see Fyi (TV channel). For other uses, see Bio (disambiguation).

Bio.
Bio. Logo
CountryAustralia
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerFoxtel Networks
History
Launched2004
Closed1 November 2015
Former namesThe Biography Channel (2004–2007)
Links
Websitebiochannel.com.au

Bio (stylised as bio., formerly The Biography Channel) was an Australian general entertainment channel available on Australia's Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television pay television services.

In 2014, the channel rebranded with a new on-air look, logo and programming.[1] In addition, the channel moved from channel 117 to channel 133.[2]

On 1 November 2015, the channel closed, ceasing transmission at 4 am, with selected titles moving to other Foxtel-owned channels.[3]

Former Bio. Logo

Programming[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lau, Jonathon. "bio. 2014 Channel Rebrand". Bēhance. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  2. ^ Knox, David (2 July 2014). "Foxtel channel changes". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  3. ^ Knox, David (23 September 2015). "Bio channel to close on Foxtel". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
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