Classics in Australia · channel ID and TV guide

Classics · Classics.au

Look for Classics.au when you match Classics in Australia. The directory lists Foxtel Networks in the owner field.

Station details

The directory also lists Arena under Arena.au. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.

Station records with a shared directory field
Name	Market	Catalogue ID	Catalogue group or site
Arena	Australia	Arena.au	Foxtel Networks
Crime	Australia	Crime.au	Foxtel Networks
Famous	Australia	Famous.au	Foxtel Networks
Foxtel One	Australia	FoxtelOne.au	Foxtel Networks
Crime + Investigation	Australia	CrimePlusInvestigation.au	Foxtel Networks

Distinguish the original programme from a similarly named remake or repeat.

<channel id="Classics.au">…</channel>
<programme channel="Classics.au" start="20250715200000 +1030">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.

Reading the result for this station
Check	What to look for
Import result	Look for “Classics \| guide alignment test” against Classics.au in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this station	Compare the exported channel identifier with Classics.au exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Alternate name	The catalogue includes “FOX Classics”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right.