LifeStyle (formerly known as The LifeStyle Channel) is an Australian pay-TV channel currently owned and operated by Foxtel. The channel was launched by XYZnetworks on 1 September 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]
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 14 March 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 1 March 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 11 November 2009 alongside twelve other channels, as part of Foxtel's "Next Generation" service launch.[10] LifeStyle YOU closed on 11 October 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 unique branding and programming.[11]
Programming
Current original programming
- Selling Houses Australia (2008–present)
- Grand Designs Australia (2010–2023)
- Gogglebox Australia (2015–2024, 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)
- Billion Dollar Playground (2025–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
- Grand Designs
- Property Ladder
- Location, Location, Location
- Relocation, Relocation
- Antiques Roadshow
- Bargain Hunt
- River Cottage
- Extreme Fishing with Robson Green
- Hot Property
- Border Security
- Help! My House is Falling Down
- Missing Ocean Bubbles
- Toddlers & Tiaras
External links
- Official website of Lifestyle
- Official website of LifeStyle Food
- Official website of LifeStyle Home
References
- Bruce Elder. The Guide: Such Is Lifestyle Sydney Morning Herald, 8 September 1997, retrieved 2 May 2010^
- BusinessWeek.com; BusinessWeek.com Launches Lifestyle Channel. (14 January 2008). University of Toronto Libraries. Retrieved 9 April 2012, from http://simplelink.library.utoronto.ca/url.cfm/265695^
- Lifestyle HD from March 1st: TV Tonight David Knox, retrieved 2011-03-01^
- Kevin Perry. Fresh Look for Foxtel's Lifestyle Channels revealed today Decider TV, 19 September 2016, retrieved 19 September 2016^
- Stop the press: Four new FOX-branded channels and a Lifestyle refresh are coming! retrieved 24 May 2020^
- James Manning. Hubbl - What we know so far about new streaming device launching Wednesday Mediaweek, 2024-02-18, retrieved 2024-07-24^
- BBC Worldwide delivers extensive programme packages to new Australian digital channgels BBC Worldwide Press Releases, 2004-03-29, retrieved 2024-07-24^
- The IF Team. FOXTEL announces Lifestyle HOME IF Magazine, 2010-12-20, retrieved 2024-07-24^
- Foxtel Upfronts 2016: Local thrillers, Lifestyle & US Drama. tvtonight.com.au, 2015-11-05, retrieved 2024-07-24^
- Foxtel launches Next Generation service CNET, retrieved 2024-07-24^
- Foxtel.com retrieved 20 December 2010^