Cape Town – FOX Africa is adding a brand new channel on DStv.
FOX Life will launch on 3 October and air on DStv channel 126.
The new channel will replace FOX Crime, which will no longer be available on DStv from 28 September 2016. Select programmes from the channel will be folded into the FOX daytime schedules.
It will be tailored for African audiences with programmes focusing on localised storytelling created specifically for viewers.
"From hit U.S. programming, to 954 hours of brand new hours which will be a mixture of locally developed and produced content and international content. Our new channels portfolio reflects the best in entertainment, factual and sports," says Gary Alfonso, GM, FNG Africa.
Hot new series
Atlanta and Pitch will make its debut on the channel.
Atlanta is semi-autobiographical comedy series created by and starring Donald Glover. It centres on two cousins making their way in the Atlanta rap scene to improve their lives and the lives of their families.
See the trailer here:
Pitch, tells the emotional story of Ginny Baker (Kylie Bunbury) who becomes the first woman to play Major League Baseball.
See the trailer here:
Fox Life will be available on Premium, Extra, Compact, Family and Access bouquets.