Freely is a unique streaming service that offers UK consumers a wide variety of on-demand and live TV programming, and its extensive catalog of channels is growing even further.
From 2026, Freely will add 10 new channels to its library, including Blaze, Bloomberg News, True Crime UK, AMC Reality, Movie Channel, as well as a host of channels aimed at different locations across the UK – for example, London TV, Liverpool TV, etc.
As well as Freely’s next wave of free channels, ITV and Channel 5 are set to launch their own subsidiary channels, grouping specific programs into one easy-to-access channel. This will likely emulate Channel 4’s own channels in Freely, which landed just a few weeks ago, including 4Reality, 4Life and 4Homes – but there’s one new channel in particular that could be perfect for movie fans.
Freely’s upcoming titles include Talking Pictures TV, which you can currently access on Freeview Channel 82, Sky 328, Virgin Media 445, Freesat 306 and YouView 82. Known for its 24-hour playback of vintage and classic British films and TV shows – think John Wayne. Brannigan (1974) and the original Thunderbirds series – the free channel has become increasingly popular in the free-to-air arena and will find a new home on Freely next year.
Although it has only been around for just under two years, Freely has become one of the leading free streaming services for viewers and is seen as a strong competitor to fellow UK rivals Free Sky and Virgin TV, both of which are established entertainment services.
That said, it’s clear that despite Freely’s wide range of free channels, Freely is still in its infancy and is always looking for ways to expand and grow its services.
Since the announcement, Everyone TV CEO Jonathan Thompson has shared his excitement for the company’s next venture, saying, “this latest round of content partners marks another step forward for Freely as we expand the platform for viewers and partners.”
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