Foxtel, the Australia pay-TV company, has announced that BritBox will join its suite of integrated apps on iQ set top boxes along with a line-up of new dedicated channels including NatureTime, The Outdoor Channel and a suite of Vevo music video channels.

BritBox will offer Foxtel customers access to a collection of British television content all available directly via the Foxtel homepage. The app will be integrated into the Foxtel platform during August.

In addition to the recently announced seven new and refreshed channels, Foxtel will also be launching a collection of new genre-focused linear channels, including:

• The Outdoor Channel (ch.131): Outdoor Channel is all about real life adventure, celebrating life in the great outdoors and the personalities that go with it.
• NatureTime (ch.134): NatureTime is a channel that features compelling wildlife and nature stories from around the world.
• Vevo pop (ch.806): A collection of popular music videos from Lady Gaga to Billie Eilish.
• Vevo retro rock (ch.809): From the ’80s to today, guitar-driven videos that keep the volume turned up to 11.
• Vevo ‘90s (ch.808): The Vevo ’90s channel features artists of all genres, from grunge to gangsta.
• Vevo 2K (ch.807): Vevo 2K features the iconic videos and artists from the new millenium.

Stephanie Quinn, Director of Content Partnerships – Foxtel Group, said: “We’re committed to providing our customers with the best value experience alongside a diverse and premium content library as part of their Foxtel subscription. The addition of BritBox to Foxtel enhances our British content offering on the platform, alongside new genre-focused channels for our customers to enjoy.”

BritBox will be one of 18 apps available on Foxtel alongside Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, Paramount+, Apple TV+, Stan, ABC iView, SBS On Demand, 7plus, 9Now, 10 Play, ABC Kids, Optus Sport, F1 TV, Vevo and DocPlay.