[3] This rebrand saw the slogan In every life there is drama replaced with Characters Welcome as well as the channel converting from 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9 widescreen picture format.

[citation needed] On 1 February 2015, Universal Channel launched on Australian IPTV service Fetch TV.

Among the changes under the rebrand included the channel aligning itself with the international logo and slogan 100% Characters, launching Australian premiere series The Michael J.

Fox Show, The Night Shift and the American adaptation of Rake and inherited series from the closure of TV1 including 30 Rock, Covert Affairs, Suits, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Universal TV currently airs a variety of international programs, including: Prior to the 2014 format, the channel aired content from the original American Hallmark Channel, selected telemovies from the United States and United Kingdom, along with classic and contemporary Australian drama series from Southern Star Entertainment.