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| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV16:9) 1080i (HDTV16:9) |
| Timeshift service | 13th Street + 2 |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | NBCUniversal |
| Sister channels | CNBC Australia E! Style Network Syfy Universal TV Euronews |
| History | |
| Launched | 15 November 2009 |
| Closed | 31 December 2019 |
| Replaced by | Fox Sleuth |
| Links | |
| Website | www.13thstreet.com.au |
13th Street was an Australiantelevision channel which specialised in airing action and suspense programmes. The channel was owned byNBCUniversal and was launched on 15 November 2009 as part ofFoxtel's Next Generation launch. It launched onFetch TV in 2017 as part of Fetch TV's channel pack revamp.
The same business that runs 13th Street in other nations also owned 13th Street in Australia. It was the first 13th Street to use the new logo, which Universal Networks International debuted at MIPCOM in October 2009[1]
On 3 November 2014, 13th Street launched a HD simulcast on Foxtel. In addition, it moved from channel 113 to channel 118 and 13th Street + 2 moved from channel 163 to channel 160.[2] It launched on channel 110 on the IPTV service Fetch TV in 2017. It ceased broadcasting on 31 December 2019, alongside sister channelSyfy. The last program broadcast wasMiss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.[3] It was replaced byFox Sleuth.
Programming on 13th Street was a mix of Australian, British, American and Canadian murder mysteries and crime dramas. The channel featured television series, mini-series and movies. Some of its programming was moved from sister channelUniversal Channel when 13th Street launched (largely murder mystery style programs), however a larger range of premieres launched on 13th Street.[4]
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Since its launch, 13th Street has dramatically increased its ratings to become one of the most watched subscription channels in Australia. Shortly after its November 2009 launch, it received a 0.6% share in the week beginning 29 November.[10] By the end of December, ratings tripled to a 1.8% share.[11]