Freely, the UK’s live and on-demand streaming platform, is excited to announce that it will be expanding its offer with 16 new channels, showcasing some of the nation’s favorite programming from UK public service broadcasters. This move marks a significant milestone in Freely’s journey to becoming the go-to streaming platform for UK audiences. The new channels will be available to browse and watch via the Freely TV guide, which is exclusively available on smart TVs with Freely included. These devices are available to purchase from a range of manufacturers, including Hisense, Bush, Toshiba, Panasonic, Sharp, TCL, Amazon Fire TVs, and METZ.
- ITV will launch two new channels, The Chase and Saturday Night Every Night, which will also be available on ITVX.
- Channel 4 will launch three new channels, 4Reality, 4Homes, and 4Life, which will offer a diverse range of programming.
- 5 will launch 11 new live channels, including 5 Police Interceptors, 5 Cops, and 5 A&E, with five exclusive to Freely.
These new channels will showcase a wide range of programming, including reality shows, homes, travel, and more. Some of the highlights include:
- 4Reality will feature Channel 4’s best reality programming, such as Married at First Sight.
- 4Homes will provide access to Channel 4’s extensive line-up of homes content, including Grand Designs.
- 4Life will feature programmes showcasing Channel 4’s favorite content, including The Dog House.
- 5 History will offer a range of documentaries and history programming.
- Milkshake! will feature a range of children’s programming.
In addition to these new channels, Freely will also be integrating free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels from the VIDAA platform into its TV guide on Hisense and Toshiba TVs. This will include over 80 new channels, such as Sony ONE, CNN, Sky, and Banijay.
“Freely is committed to delivering the best possible experience for our viewers, and we’re excited to be working with our partners to bring these new channels to the platform,” said Akhila Khanna, ITV Director of Distribution. “By making these channels available on Freely, we’re further reinforcing our commitment to delivering fantastic, free content to our audience.”
The new channels will be available to watch later this year, and Freely will offer more than 55 live channels over Wi-Fi, alongside 70,000+ hours of on demand content. With this expansion, Freely is set to become the leading streaming service in the UK, offering a wide range of high-quality content to its audience.
| Live Channels | On Demand Content |
| 55+ | 70,000+ hours |
Everyone TV has also announced that it will be partnering with UKTV, AMC Networks International, and PBS America to bring more content to the platform. Highlights of Freely’s Expansion
• More than 55 live channels will be available to watch, including ITV, Channel 4, and 5’s channels. • 70,000+ hours of on demand content will be available to watch. • 16 new channels will be added to the platform, including ITV’s The Chase and Channel 4’s 4Reality. • Freely will integrate free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels from the VIDAA platform into its TV guide. • Partnerships with UKTV, AMC Networks International, and PBS America will bring more content to the platform.
Freely is a UK-based live and on-demand streaming platform that is backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and 5. It enables audiences to stream live TV alongside on-demand content for free via their smart TVs for the first time, removing the need for a dish or aerial.
UKTV is a network of free-to-air channels in the UK, including Dave, Gold, and Drama. It offers a wide range of programming, including reality shows, documentaries, and comedy.
AMC Networks International is a global company that owns and operates a range of TV channels, including AMC, SundanceTV, and BBC America. It offers a wide range of programming, including drama, comedy, and documentaries.
PBS America is a US-based public broadcasting service that offers a wide range of programming, including documentaries, drama, and comedy. It is available in the UK and other countries.
FAST stands for Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV. It is a type of streaming service that offers a range of free-to-air channels, including sports, news, and entertainment.
VIDAA is a technology company that offers a range of streaming services, including FAST and on-demand content.
