13th Street was an Australian

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which specialised in airing

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and

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programmes. The channel was owned by

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and was launched on 15 November 2009 as part of

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's Next Generation launch. It launched on

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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 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. It launched on channel 110 on the IPTV service Fetch TV in 2017. It ceased broadcasting on 31 December 2019, alongside sister channel

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. It was replaced by

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Programming

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 channel

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when 13th Street launched (largely murder mystery style programs), however a larger range of premieres launched on 13th Street .

Final programming

* '' Above Suspicion'' * ''

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'' * '' The Body Farm'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' * '' The Commander'' * ''

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'' * ''DNA'' * ''

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'' * '' Jack Taylor'' * ''

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'' * '' The Jury'' * ''

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'' * '' Law & Order: UK'' (seasons 1-3 only, seasons 4-5 shown on Universal Channel) * ''

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'' * '' Restless'' * ''

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'' * '' The Runaway'' * '' The Silence'' * '' Single-Handed'' * ''

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'' * '' Vera'' * ''

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Former programming

* '' Close to Home'' * '' Flashpoint'' (moved to

) * '' The Gil Mayo Mysteries'' * ''

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'' * '' Haven'' (moved to

) * '' Heartbeat'' * ''

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Ratings

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. By the end of December, ratings tripled to a 1.8% share.

References

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