Presto Adds Content from Foxtel’s History Channel

March 25, 2015 World Screen Top Stories
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MELBOURNE: Presto has added to its on-demand catalogue a slew of programming from Foxtel's History channel, including content that commemorates the centenary of WWI.

Part of the package includes the locally produced five-part series The Memorial: Beyond the ANZAC, as well as Tony Robinson's Tour of Duty. Episodes from Tour of Duty will be available to stream ad-free on Presto just seven days after their linear launch. Presto will also stream History's The Battle of Long Tan and the doc specials For Valour, The ANZAC Spirit, The Digger: A History and Beyond Kokoda.

Additionally, Presto has partnered with the Camp Gallipoli Foundation to offer new subscribers, in the lead-up to the Camp Gallipoli events being staged throughout Australia on April 24 and 25, a complimentary two-month trial of the Presto Entertainment bundle.

“Camp Gallipoli is delighted to be partnering with Presto as we commemorate the centenary of service and the ANZAC spirit,” Camp Gallipoli CEO Chris Fox said. “Presto's ability to bring together some of Australia's most emotive and inspiring content from the History channel in an on-demand collection provides a chance for Australians to actively rediscover a positive national identity.

“Camp Gallipoli is also offering Presto customers the opportunity to share the essence of the iconic Gallipoli experience, by participating in a vigil under the stars, followed by a dawn service, as Australia commemorates 100 years of ANZAC spirit.”