Australian television

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Black and white television began in Australia in between 1955 and 1957, with colour television being introduced generally to the country in 1975 to 1976, in time for the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. Television which is broadcast in Australia contains a wide of range of shows of both local (Australian made) and imported shows from overseas, both on Free-to-air television and pay television (cable television and satellite television).

Notable television series and mini-series

Over the years, there have been many notable Australian-made television series and programs. Perhaps the most popular genre is police dramas. The earliest of these, Homicide made by Crawford Productions, revolutionised Australian television drama production. It was followed by Division 4 and Matlock Police, which also enjoyed great popularity and long runs. Other successful police drama series have included Cop Shop, Police Rescue, Blue Heelers, Water Rats and Stingers. Medical dramas have also proved popular. These have included Flying Doctors, GP, A Country Practice and All Saints.

There have also been many notable Australian-made television mini-series, including the following Against the Wind, All the Rivers Run, Bodyline: It's Just not Cricket, Brides of Christ, The Dismissal and The Timeless Land.

Australia has also produced many popular soap operas including Bellbird, Number 96, The Sullivans, Prisoner, Sons and Daughters, Neighbours and Home and Away.

Contents

[edit] Free-to-air stations

[edit] Pay TV operators

Current Operators

Former Operators

  • Galaxy
  • Boomerang Television
  • Australis

[edit] See also

[edit] External links


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