UK gay channel plans September 1st launch

New UK gay channel Faze TV will debut on September 1st, according to Media Week.

The premium station - brainchild of Sky Italia's David Bouchier - will launch on Sky after a major marketing campaign at this summer's Pride festivals.

"The launch of a TV channel just for gay men is long overdue in Britain," said Bouchier.

"The channel’s schedule will appeal to every aspect of being a gay man in Britain today and we will avoid the clichés which mainstream channels use to appeal to their ‘straight’ audience.

"There are many gay men on television today – but no TV for gay men! Faze TV will reflect the lives and interests of real gay guys."