Summary
Club Superstation was a short-lived Australian satellite television service operating from 1985 to 1987.
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| History | |
| Launched | 1985 |
| Closed | 1987 |
Based in Sydney, Club Superstation commenced transmissions from 14 October 1986, giving it the distinction of being the first Australian subscription television service.[1] Programming consisted of sports events ranging from football, boxing, darts and greyhound racing from around the world, as well as a music video programme between matches. The channel was distributed exclusively to hotels and clubs in New South Wales via satellite.[2] Club Superstation was also notable for launching the television careers of Richard Wilkins and Peter Overton, who would both later continue working for the Nine Network.[3][4]
Club Superstation was acquired by Alan Bond in June 1987, and was absorbed into Bond's Sky Channel.[5]
References edit
- ^ Hill, Robin (29 August 1987). "Pub Patrons Switched off Satellite TV". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ McKay, Ian (7 August 1986). "Spectators Unlimited". The Age. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- ^ "10 Questions with Richard Wilkins". Radio Today. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ Samios, Zoe. "'Greyhound racing and darts': How Peter Overton got his big break". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ Wright, Lea (11 June 1987). "Sky Channel will 'fine tune' Club Superstation". Sydney Morning Herald.