Freely is set to bolster its channel lineup with 16 new live channels from ITV and Channel 4, as well as several from Channel 5. The new channels will be available to stream on Freely TV from later in 2025, although an exact launch date has not been confirmed.
- ITV will provide two new live channels to Freely, including The Chase and Saturday Night Every Night.
- Channel 4 will add three new live channels, including 4Reality, 4Homes, and 4 Life.
- Channel 5 will introduce 11 new live channels to Freely, with five of them being exclusive to the platform.
The new live channels from ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5 will join the existing Freely lineup, which currently includes over 50 live channels, as well as access to a vast library of on-demand content.
| Channel | Number of Live Channels | Number of On-Demand Channels |
|---|---|---|
| ITV | 2 | 10 |
| Channel 4 | 3 | 10 |
| Channel 5 | 11 | 10 |
“Freely continues to represent brilliant collaboration by public service media,” said Grace Boswood, Director of Technology & Distribution, Channel 4.
Freely is a streaming service that provides access to live TV channels, as well as on-demand content. It is owned by Everyone TV, the same company that owns Freeview.
Freely is available on a range of devices, including smart TVs from brands such as Hisense, Bush, Toshiba, Panasonic, Sharp, TCL, Amazon, and Metz. All you need to do is purchase one of these TVs and you get full, free access to Freely, which streams content over your home Wi-Fi connection.
There are currently 50 live channels available on Freely, as well as access to over 70,000 hours of on-demand content.
- Key Features
Freely has announced that it will be adding 16 new live channels to its lineup, including those from ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5. These new channels will be available to stream on Freely TV from later in 2025.
Exclusive to Freely
Some of the new channels will be exclusive to the platform, meaning they will not be available on other streaming services.
Launch Date
The exact launch date of the new channels has not been confirmed, but it is expected to be later in 2025.
Freely has also announced that it will be introducing 5 Bargain Loving Brits to its lineup, which will be available to stream on Freely TV.
5 Bargain Loving Brits is a reality TV show that airs on Channel 5. It follows the lives of several families who are trying to make the most of their limited budgets.
Police Interceptors is a documentary series that airs on Channel 5. It follows the lives of police officers as they go about their daily work.
Trucking Hell is a documentary series that airs on Channel 5. It follows the lives of truck drivers as they navigate the challenges of the road.
A&E is a documentary series that airs on Channel 5. It follows the lives of doctors and nurses working in emergency care.
Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly is a documentary series that airs on Channel 5.
