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Universal Channel

Universal Channel

STV is bringing a new addition to its platform with the launch of the Universal Channel - a brand new channel that's bold, confident, engaging and dynamic. Universal brings you the most talked about new series from the US, the best in contemporary Australian drama and the most anticipated Australian premiere mini-series and telemovies. In 2010 the Universal Channel will be your one-stop-shop for entertainment. From much-loved Australian dramas such as Packed to the Rafters, to new and exclusive US series including the medical drama Hawthorne, Universal is home to all your favourite programs from around the globe, all in one place.
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  • Epic Wednesdays on Universal

    Epic Wednesdays on Universal

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    Saturday Premiere Movie Nights

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Universal Channel - Profile Statistics

    • Universal reaches 736,000 different people on average each week
    • 60% of Universal viewers are grocery buyers
    • 33% of Universal viewers are women 25-54

    Source: OzTAM, National STV Homes, Wks 1-13 2010, 0600-2400, Reach, Profile. NMR, Panorama, Jan-Dec 2009.

     

Universal Channel - Key Programs

Hawthorne S2
Hawthorne S2

Double Episodes Saturdays at 6:30pm from 11th September

Chief Nursing Officer Christina Hawthorne at Richmond Trinity Hospital juggles her demanding career with her equally important role as a single parent. Between the two, she barely has time for herself and has difficulty keeping things together, but she knows she has to. It's what a hero does. Jada Pinkett Smith, Michael Vartan, Christina Moore & David Julian Hirsh star in this all new and exclusive drama series.
Packed to the Rafters S2
Packed to the Rafters S2

Weeknights at 6:30pm from 7th September

Everyone's favourite family is back for season two with more drama and more laughs - and things are going to get a lot more packed... With Julie (Rebecca Gibney) revealing to the family she is pregnant, the Rafters are thrown into more chaos. Lucky Dave (Erik Thomson) keeps a level head and keeps things on track.
Rookie Blue
Rookie Blue

Australian Premiere Double Episodes Sun's @ 6:30pm from 12th September

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE SERIES Serve. Protect. Don't screw up. At the police academy they trained, fought, drank and slept together. Now they're on the job together. Dangerous pursuits. Fierce shootouts. Deadly standoffs. They're ready to brave anything on the job; it's only their personal lives that could use the back-up.