BBC FAST CHANNELS LAUNCHING ON 9NOW

25th November 2024

The 9Network are excited to announce the launch of the six exclusive BBC FAST channels, set to premiere on Tuesday, November 26 on 9Now, bringing an extensive selection of some of the UK’s most iconic and globally beloved content directly to Australian audiences, for free, on 9Now. 

Starting from November 26, viewers can immerse themselves in a wide range of genres, from factual, lifestyle, comedy and much more with BBC Comedy, BBC Food, BBC Home & Garden, BBC Earth, Top Gear and Antiques Roadshow

The launch marks an exciting partnership with BBC Studios, reinforcing its commitment to delivering premium UK content to Australian audiences. For the 9Network, the addition of these FAST channels to 9Now further strengthens our commitment as a leading destination to deliver quality, on-demand entertainment. 

The channels include: 

  • BBC Comedy - From talk shows, to uproarious sketch shows and timeless sitcoms, serving laughter from every era of British comedy including Bottom, Famalam, Uncle, Moone Boy, Are You Being Served, Allo Allo, plus many more. 
  • BBC Food - Step into the kitchen with some of the finest chefs in the British Isles, including Jamie Oliver, Nigel Slater, Rachel Allen, Hairy Bikers, Rachel Khoo, and more. Where culinary creativity meets tradition, something wonderful is always cooking. 
  • BBC Home & Garden - Bringing you stunning and unique British home remodelling and garden renovations, all day, every day, inspiring you to transform your living space into a dream haven.
  • BBC Earth - This pop-up natural history channel brings you heart-pounding action, mind-blowing sights and the wonder of this amazing planet we call home. Journey from the ocean’s depths to the world’s tallest peaks and explore the incredible creatures that shape our world. Some of the titles featured include Natural World, The Life of Mammals, Wild Africa, Wildlife on One, and more. 
  • Top Gear - Fuel your passion with Top Gear UK and other motoring-related shows. From sliding around racetracks in shiny supercars, diving into epic challenges, to buying an old banger for an ill-fated road trip with your mates, experience and celebrate everything that’s brilliant about cars. 
  • Antiques Roadshow - Discover hidden treasures and priceless stories, visiting Britain’s most sumptuous and unusual locations and discovering riches and remarkable stories in back-to-back episodes of Antiques Roadshow, as experts unveil the rich history behind cherished items.

All six BBC FAST channels will be available on 9Now from Tuesday, November 26.