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 Foxtel's Next Generation launch. It launched on Fetch TV 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 Syfy. It was replaced by Fox Sleuth.

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

Final programming

* '' Above Suspicion'' * '' Accused'' * ''

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The Body Farm ''The Body Farm'' is a crime fiction novel by Patricia Cornwell. It is the fifth book in the Dr. Kay Scarpetta series. Plot summary Kay Scarpetta is called in to assist in the investigation of the brutal murder of 11-year-old Emily Steiner in ...

'' * '' Case Histories'' * ''

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

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'' * ''DNA'' * '' Identity'' * ''

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

Jonathan Creek ''Jonathan Creek'' is a long-running British mystery crime drama series produced by the BBC and written by David Renwick. It stars Alan Davies as the titular character, who works as a creative consultant to a stage magician while also solvi ...

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

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

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'' * '' Marple'' * ''

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'' * '' Poirot'' * ''

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'' * '' Single-Handed'' * ''

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'' * '' Vera'' * ''

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Former programming

* '' Close to Home'' * '' Flashpoint'' (moved to Universal Channel) * ''

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'' * '' The Last Detective'' * ''

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'' * ''Maigret'' * '' Murphy's Law'' * '' Pie in the Sky''

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.

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