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Where can I watch BBC Shows in Australia?

BBC shows are offered on a range of TV channels and streaming platforms in Australia: 

  • UKTV, CBeebies, BBC News, BBC Kids, BBC Drama and BBC BRIT are channels owned by BBC Studios featuring our content. Selected channels are available through a Foxtel or Fetch subscription.
  • BBC shows are also available on Foxtel channels including LifeStyle, Fox Sleuth, Fox Classics, History, A&E, Crime & Investigation and Fox Sci-Fi, and on Discovery Turbo on Fetch, all through a subscription.
  • ABC, Nine, Seven, Ten, SBS offer a variety of BBC shows on their own free-to-air channels and digital platforms. Check network TV guides for details.
  • Stan, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Binge and BritBox are paid streaming services offering a range of BBC shows.
  • BBC shows can also be bought as standalone episodes or series on the Apple TV app, iTunes Store, Google Play, Fetch TV Store, Telstra Box Office and the Microsoft Store. DVD and Blu-ray are also available for purchase online and instore. 

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Where can I watch BBC Shows in New Zealand?

BBC shows are offered on a range of TV channels and streaming platforms in New Zealand:

  • BBC First, BBC Earth, UKTV, CBeebies, and BBC World News are channels owned by BBC Studios featuring our content. They are available on Sky. 
  • BBC shows are also available on Sky channels with a subscription, including Jones!, Vibe, SoHo Sky Arts, Living, Sky Arts, Rialto and Comedy Channel.
  • TVNZ, Prime, Three and Eden offer a variety of BBC shows on their own free-to-air channels and digital platforms. Check network TV guides for details.
  • Neon and Amazon Prime are streaming services available in NZ, offering a range of BBC shows.
  • Many of your favourite BBC programmes can also be purchased on DVD and Blu-ray online and instore at Mighty Ape, JB Hi-Fi and Amazon.

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How can I access BBC channels?

In Australia, you can watch BBC channels through Foxtel and Fetch TV. For subscription information please contact Foxtel on 1300 130 799 or at their website www.foxtel.com.au and Fetch TV via their website www.fetchtv.com.au

In New Zealand, you can watch BBC channels through Sky. For subscription information or help with your Sky package, call 0800 759 759 (from NZ); +64 9 525 5555 (from overseas) or visit www.sky.co.nz

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