A&E (Australian TV channel)
| Company type | Pay television channel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | February 16, 2012 |
| Defunct | July 31, 2024 |
| Fate | Closed after licensing contract ended; programming moved to streaming service and Fox8 |
Area served | Australia |
| Owner | Foxtel Networks |
A&E was an Australian pay television channel under the ownership of Foxtel Networks, which commenced broadcasting on 16 February 2012. The channel featured a combination of factual and entertainment content consistent with the international A&E brand identity.
Operations for the channel concluded on 31 July 2024 after Foxtel's licensing contract with A&E Networks International came to an end. Following this closure, its programming was redistributed via Foxtel's streaming service and Fox8. At the same time, affiliated channels underwent rebranding to adopt more generic titles, with History renamed as Real History and C+I transformed into Real Crime.
Original programming
- Aussie Pickers (2013–2014)
- Bogan Hunters (2014)
- Demolition Man (2017–present)
- Desert Collectors (2017–present)
- Gus Worland: Marathon Man (2014)
- MegaTruckers (2012)
- Pawn Stars Australia (2015)
- Road to Riches (2019)