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SoHo (Australian TV channel)

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SoHo
Company typePay television channel
IndustryTelevision broadcasting
PredecessorFX (1995–2003), W. (2003–2012)
Founded1995
Defunct4 October 2016
FateReplaced by Binge; programming moved to Fox Showcase, TV H!TS, Arena, and FOX8
Area served
Australia
ProductsTelevision programming, drama series
ParentFoxtel

SoHo originated as an Australian pay television channel launched in 1995 under the name FX, initially concentrating on classic television series. By late 1998, FX shifted its focus towards a female demographic, broadcasting programs such as The View and Donny and Marie. The channel extended its availability to Austar subscribers in April 1999.

On 1 November 2003, the channel was rebranded as W., promoting itself as "Australia's first TV channel for women." It showcased original Australian productions including Beauty and the Beast and Love My Way, alongside US primetime dramas like Pushing Daisies and The Wire. During this era, Antonia Kidman was a notable presenter associated with the channel. In September 2006, W. launched W2, a two-hour timeshift service, together with its official website.

In April 2009, W. underwent a brand refresh and revamped its primetime schedule. Later that year, in November, W HD was introduced on both Austar and Foxtel platforms. The channel transitioned to SoHo on 20 August 2012, shifting its emphasis to drama series and debuting the Australian drama Wentworth, a modern reinterpretation of Prisoner, which premiered on 1 May 2013.

SoHo discontinued broadcasting on 4 October 2016 and was succeeded by Binge. Most of its programming migrated to Fox Showcase, while select shows were transferred to TV H!TS, Arena, and FOX8.

Original programming

Acquired programming on SoHo


W's Acquired Shows


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