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ABC axes two TV channels and an app as part of move towards more 'family'-orientated content


The ABC has axed two of its family oriented channels and relaunched them as part of its long range digital upgrade.

ABC Family content includes the children's version of Tom Gleeson's hit game show, Hard Quiz Kids as well as popular animation series The Strange Chores, family comedy Fresh Off the Boat and hit nature show Expedition with Steve Backshall. Some of the shows fans can look forward include long running educational programs like Behind the News as well as Louis Theroux Interviews and horror comedy Wreck. ABC Family kicks off at 7.30pm every day and feature Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures alongside and repeats of Shaun the Sheep, Bluey and Merlin.

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