Biography Channel on DIRECTV HD
Of the 95 channels that DIRECTV offers in amazing high-definition, one channel inevitably piques viewers’ interests with its coverage of the people who have shaped our nation and world. That channel is The Biography Channel. Available to DIRECTV and cable subscribers, this A&E Network channel brings viewers non-stop biographical delights from crime story heroes and villains to entertainers to authors and so much more.
Years ago, many may remember the television series that became this station’s namesake. The series “Biography” has been running since 1962 and continues to draw a huge following, especially since the introduction of The Biography Channel in stunning HD. Originally this series presented biographies on many historic, political and social figures, and later introduced biographies about sports, business and entertainment figures. Some of the featured individuals on this show have been the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth, Elvis Presley, Judy Garland, Robin Williams, Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, Barack Obama and even fictional characters such as Superman.
Today, The Biography Channel still plays its namesake series alongside an incredible lineup of shows including “Case Crackers,” “Notorious,” “Mobsters,” “Haunted History,” “Unexplained Mysteries,” “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not” and “Crime Stories” to name a few. Viewers who are looking for
There is something for everyone on this channel. Many of the programs have been around for years on a number of different network channels. Others are new with viewer numbers rising rapidly. These programs are an excellent way to keep your mind active whether you’re 10 or 50.
As A&E continues to keep up with the latest in technology, DIRECTV subscribers can see The Biography Channel’s splendor in crystal clear high-def all day every day. Watching the lives of individuals unfold on the screen as it was meant to be seen makes the HD experience incredible.
DIRECTV is the leading provider of satellite television services in our country, and the leading provider of high-def content surpassing both Dish Network and cable. Its television subscription plans offer subscribers more than 260 channels, including sports packages, movie packages, interactive events, and high-definition programming. Ninety-five channels make up the HD lineup available on DIRECTV, including A&E HD and Biography HD. Sports packages bring exclusive content from the National Football League with NFL Sunday Ticket, which starts this month. But during the off-season, or during off-nights, viewers will enjoy tuning in for an in-depth look into the life of an iconic or historical figure on Biography HD, DIRECTV Channel 266.