A&E’s “Secrets Of” saga continues to unabashedly delve into the dark parts of America’s entertainment culture with Secrets of Penthouse, detailing the life and fate of its founder Bob Guccione.
Confirmed to make its Australian premiere this month, find out how to watch Secrets of Penthouse here.
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Where to watch Secrets of Penthouse in Australia?
Just like the previous “Seecrets Of” documentaries, Secrets of Playboy and Secrets of Miss America, Secrets of Penthouse will be available to watch on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
For Foxtel and Foxtel Now users, it premieres on the Docos channel with a new episode each week.
| Streaming Services | Available? |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes – with Foxtel subscription |
| Foxtel Now | Yes – with Foxtel Now free trial |
| BINGE | Yes – with BINGE free trial |
Secrets of Penthouse Australia release date
The new series has been confirmed to premiere on 13 January at 8.30pm on Foxtel’s Docos channel, then on Foxtel Now and BINGE.
New customers signing up for Foxtel Now and BINGE can watch the premiere with free trial options.
| Season 1 | Release Dates | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Sat, 13 Jan 2024 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 2 | Sat, 20 Jan 2024 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 3 | Sat, 27 Jan 2024 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 4 | Sat, 3 Feb 2024 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
Watch Secrets of Penthouse on Foxtel or Foxtel Now
To watch Secrets of Penthouse, Australia has the pay TV service Foxtel launching the show on Docos. Fortunately, the cheapest Foxtel Plus bundle already includes the channel.
What’s more, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees with Foxtel’s latest offers.
Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now, also streams the series from 13 January. Even better, customers signing up for the first time can try the service with 10 days free. On top of the free trial, the All Packs bundle is also currently discounted for 12 months.
Stream Secrets of Penthouse on BINGE
Another option to watch the new series is the streaming service BINGE. BINGE currently offers a free trial, so new customers can explore the service’s catalogue before signing up.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand.
A Basic with Ads plan allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan enables you to enjoy high definition on two devices. The BINGE Premium Plan is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in HD (and in 4K too on selected content).
All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract.
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What is Secrets of Penthouse about?
The documentary series is part of A&E’s growing “Secrets Of” franchise, which seeks to explore the dark side of some of America’s entertainment institutions.
It started with Secrets of Playboy, which exposed truths about the Playboy world and the man who created it – Hugh Hefner. A&E then delved into the shocking scandals that plagued America’s oldest beauty pageant with Secrets of Miss America.
Secrets of Penthouse, on the other hand, will focus on the rise and fall of Penthouse’s founder, who, in the 1980s, was one of America’s wealthiest men. The magazine started its operations in the UK back in 1965, then moving to America in 1969 with the goal of competing with Hefner’s more established Playboy.
Offering more explicit photography, sexual advice columns, and investigative reporting to boot, Penthouse took the publishing industry by storm.
From his humble beginnings (he initially photographed most of the models due to lack of resources), Guccione’s life seemingly changed in the blink of an eye, embracing a life of extravagance.
He acquired a mansion in New York with Penthouse “Pets” (featured models) occasionally inhabiting the lavish Manhattan residence. His wealth, however, turned out to be a double-edged sword when he started to alienate himself from his family.
Riding on his success, he sought to create more. But following massive business ventures that didn’t pan out and several controversies including a sexual harassment lawsuit, Guccione lost publishing control.
Attempts were made to salvage both sales and reputation but to no avail, as revenues continued to decrease amidst soaring debts.
In 2003, Penthouse’s parent company filed for bankruptcy protection. Guccione resigned as chairman and CEO of Penthouse International the following year.
Secrets of Penthouse trailer
Check out the trailer for the new docuseries coming to your screens on 13 January!
Who appears in Secrets of Penthouse?
The new documentary series about the rise and fall of Penthouse founder Bob Guccione is mostly told through his children, featuring interviews with Nick Guccione and others.
Penthouse editor Peter Bloch was also interviewed.
Similar documentaries to Secrets of Penthouse
If you’re looking for similar shows to watch, you can check out earlier documentaries in A&E’s “Secrets Of” programs, which include Secrets of Playboy and Secrets of Miss America.
For other exposé types of docos, you can also try titles like The Curious Grace of Natalia Grace, House of Hammer, Price of Glee, Savior Complex, The Vow, Phoenix Rising, and many more. You can also find more documentaries by exploring what’s on Foxtel.
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