LifeStyle (formerly known as The LifeStyle Channel) is an Australian pay-TV channel currently owned and operated by Foxtel Networks. The channel was launched by XYZnetworks on September 1, 1997.[1] The channel primarily broadcasts non-fiction content covering contemporary lifestyle interests including food and wine, home and garden, real estate, shopping, travel, leisure, and real life drama.[2]
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| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Timeshift service | Lifestyle +2 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Foxtel Networks |
| Sister channels | Foxtel Networks channels |
| History | |
| Launched | 1 September 1997 |
| Former names | The LifeStyle Channel (1997–2010) |
| Links | |
| Website | lifestyle.com.au |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Foxtel Go | Channel 106 |
| Binge | binge.com.au |
On 1 March 2011, a HD simulcast of Lifestyle launched on Austar and Foxtel on channel 216.[3]
On 19 September 2016, all LifeStyle channels refreshed their look which included new unified logos.[4] A second brand refresh took place in November 2019.[5]
A LifeStyle branded streaming service, independent from Foxtel's other video-on-demand services, was launched in 2024 under the company's Hubbl division.[6]
Sister networks
Foxtel operates three other channels under the LifeStyle group.
LifeStyle FOOD, a network dedicated to food, drink, and restaurant culture, launched on March 14, 2004.[7] The channel hosts a number of original shows including The Great Australian Bake Off, Come Dine with Me Australia, Paddock to Plate, River Cottage Australia, Planet Cake, and Great BBQ Challenge.
LifeStyle HOME, dedicated to home and garden improvement, investment, and renovation programs, was launched on March 1, 2010, as a replacement for the former HOW TO Channel.[8] Original programming on the network includes shows such as Deadline Design and Tiny House Australia.[9]
A third network, LifeStyle YOU, focused on inspirational content, as well as programming catered to relationships and women's health and wellness. The channel launched on November 11, 2009, alongside twelve other channels as part of Foxtel's "Next Generation" service launch.[10] LifeStyle YOU closed on October 11, 2017, with most programming moving to the main LifeStyle channel and Fox Arena. The channel hosted local versions of programs such as Wife Swap, Embarrassing Bodies, and Eat Yourself Sexy.
In 2019, a re-organisation of Foxtel Networks additionally placed Fox Arena under the LifeStyle group which hosts reality television and pop culture programming. Despite this change, the channel retains its uniuqe branding and programming.[11]
Programming
Current original programming
- Selling Houses Australia (2008–present)
- Grand Designs Australia (2010–2023)
- Gogglebox Australia (2015–present, co-production with Network 10)
- Love It or List It Australia (2017–present)
- The Great Australian Bake Off (2013 on Nine, 2015 & 2016 on LifeStyle Food, 2018–present)
- The Repair Shop Australia (2022–present)
Former original programming
- The Best in Australia (2007)
- Chefs Christmas (2007)
- Neil Perry: High Steaks (2007)
- The Pub with One Beer (2007)
- 4 Ingredients (2008)
- Brendan's Green Gift (2008)
- Dry Spell Gardening (2008)
- Bill's Holiday (2009)
- Garden Angels (2009)
- Lush House (2009)
- Matthew Hayden's Home Ground (2010)
- Donna Hay – Fast, Fresh Simple (2011)
- Relocation Relocation Australia (2011)
- Location Location Location Australia (2012-2014)
- Embarrassing Bodies Down Under (2013)
- River Cottage Australia (2013–2014; moved to LifeStyle Food in 2015)
- Paddock to Plate (2013–2014)
- Village Vets Australia (2014-2015)
Acquired programming
References
External links
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