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Famous

Country	Australia
Programming
Language(s)	English
Picture format	1080i (HDTV 16:9)
Ownership
Owner	Foxtel Networks
Sister channels	Foxtel Networks channels
History
Launched	1 September 2021
Replaced	Foxtel Arts
Former names	FOX Docos (2021–2023) Docos (2023–2024)
Availability
Streaming media
Foxtel Go	Channel 129 & 283
Binge	binge.com.au

Famous (formerly Fox Docos and simply Docos) is an Australian subscription television channel which focuses on broadcasting various documentary films and docuseries. The channel launched on 1 September 2021, replacing Foxtel Arts on both Foxtel and Binge, with former programming moving to the new channel.

On 26 September 2023, the channel rebranded as "Docos".

On 1 August 2024, the channel rebranded as "Famous".

Programming

The channel consists of both acquired and original programming, including sports documentaries and non-fiction content from HBO. The first local program to be produced for the channel, Walking with Hope, premiered on 2 September 2021, one day after the channel's launch.

Logo history

• 1 September 2021 – 26 September 2023
• 26 September 2023 – 1 August 2024
• 1 August 2024 – present

References

1. ^ "Foxtel announces Fox Docos to launch September 1st". Mediaweek. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
2. Knox, David (5 August 2021). "Foxtel Arts channel to close". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
3. "Foxtel Magazine (October 2023) - Your monthly guide to a world of entertainment". Foxtel Magazine. 26 September 2023. p. 33. Archived from the original on 28 October 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
4. "Content Changes 2024". Foxtel. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
5. Cartwright, Lexie (1 September 2021). "Foxtel set to launch brand new channel, Fox Docos, on September 1". TV & Radio. news.com.au. Sydney: News Corp Australia. Retrieved 3 September 2021. The channel, which launches today, September 1, was created by Foxtel* amid an increasing demand among Aussies for gripping true story viewing.
6. Cartwright, Lexie (2 September 2021). "Walking with Hope featuring Grace Tame is a must-watch documentary". TV & Radio. news.com.au. Sydney: News Corp Australia. Retrieved 4 August 2024.

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