The Biography Channel :
The Biography Channel
Truth is always more entertaining than fiction. Bio is about real people and their real stories – up close and personal, sometimes provocative and always honest.
Take an intimate look at the chaotic and offbeat worlds of some truly compelling characters.
At Bio, it’s
as real as it gets.
Worldwide Presence:
US 1998
UK 2000
Canada 2001
Australia 2004
Spain & Portugal 2005
Israel 2005
Latin America 2007
Germany 2007
Country Launch Year Worldwide Presence
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US - A Viewer Favorite Top 10 US Networks Among Adults 18+ Source: 2006 Beta Research Digital Cable Subscriber Study Favorite Channel
% Mentioning Among 5 Favorite Digital Channels Enjoyment of Cable
% Rating Network Important to Enjoyment of Cable 1. Lifetime Movie Network 32%
2. National Geographic Channel 31%
3. Fox Movie Channel 25%
4. Biography Channel 20%
5. BBC America 17%
6. Discovery Health Channel 17%
7. ESPN Classic 16%
8. WE: Women's Entertainment 16%
9. DIY: Do-It-Yourself Network 14%
10. ESPN News Network 14% 1. Lifetime Movie Network 32%
2. National Geographic Channel 31%
3. Biography Channel 28%
4. Fox Movie Channel 27%
5. Discovery Health Channel 25%
6. BBC America 20%
7. ESPN Classic 20%
8. Discovery Times Channel 19%
9. ESPN News Network 19%
10. The Science Channel 19%
Biography – The Core:
November ’07 Offerings Biography – The Core Agnelli Family Dynasty
Ayman al-Zawahiri
Baader-Meinhof Gang
Bad Boys of Wrestling
Beyonce
Bronfman Family Dynasty
Raul Castro
Kenny Chesney
Kelly Clarkson
Sheryl Crow
Elvis in Tupelo
Boy George
Kelsey Grammer
Guns N’Roses
Salma Hayek
Pee Wee Herman
Whitney Houston
Saddam Hussein
Kim Jong Il
Junichiro Koizumi
Hugh Laurie
Dennis Leary
Jennifer Lopez
Fleetwood Mac
Howie Mandel
George Michael
The Monkees
Eddie Murphy
*NSYNC
Sharon Osbourne
Rothschild Family Dynasty
Pope Benedict
Porfirio Rubirosa
Jon Stewart
Sultan of Brunei
Kiefer Sutherland
Denzel Washington
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi