Barb data shows that 5’s Streaming service has grown at a greater rate than any of its Broadcaster VoD (BVoD) competitors over the first quarter of 2026, at 25 per cent – measured by Barb TV viewing hours growth. The growth in 5 Streaming has been attributed to an array of UK original dramas including […]
5 has announced a new four-part series, Trading Places, produced by Orchard Studios. This provocative ‘fish-out-of-water’ format follows groups of three young people per episode as they are taken out of their existing lives and plunged into an immersive, week-long, 24/7 experience inside one of four extraordinary and revealing worlds – worlds with clear expectations […]
5 has confirmed that The Good Ship Murder will return for a fourth season, following the continued success of the hit crime drama. Produced by Clapperboard in association with Fifth Season, the new season promises more sun-soaked destinations, spectacular show tunes and gripping mysteries on the high seas. Shayne Ward reprises his role as cabaret […]
5 has announced Sam & Ade Go Birding (w/t), a new three-part factual series produced by Frank Films, following actors Samuel West and Adrian Edmondson as they head off some weekend adventures around the country to spot and celebrate Britain’s beautiful birds. The series was commissioned by Kit Morey for 5. Sam & Ade Go […]
Amazon MGM Studios head Fozia Khan, Comedian & TV personality Judi Love, and Channel 5 & Paramount + Kit Morley are confirmed as speakers for Wonder Women Live! 2026 in London and Manchester, taking place this March in celebration of International Women’s Week. Now entering its ninth year, Wonder Women Live! is presented by Wonder Women […]
5 has announced a partnership with JD Williams, which will see the inclusive fashion and homeware retailer become the official sponsor of the ‘Unmissable Drama’ strand on 5 across linear and streaming, in a deal negotiated by independent media agency the7stars. The sponsorship, which will run from March 1st through to December 31st 2026, will […]
5 has announced a new partnership with Leapmotor UK that sees the automotive brand become the official sponsor of the broadcaster’s ‘Thrilling Drama’ slate across linear and streaming. The agreement marks Leapmotor’s first UK television sponsorship and spans a range ofscripted drama titles on 5’s streaming platform, alongside new and returning series on the main […]
5 has announced it will launch two new vodcast series – Catching Up with the Royals and A Night In with Sally Lindsay (w/t) – marking a first for the channel in this space. Produced by Spirit Studios, the series will be available on all podcast outlets, YouTube and on 5 streaming and linear TV […]
Paramount has announced the appointment of Reemah Sakaan as the new President of its UK public service broadcaster, 5. She will start the role on January 27th and will report to Kevin MacLellan, Paramount’s President, International and Global Content Distribution. Sakaan was most recently Global CEO of BritBox International, the streaming service operating in eight […]
Everyone TV has announced that its free live and on‑demand streaming platform, Freely, surpassed 1 million weekly users across the Christmas week (commencing December 22nd). Data shows accelerated growth, which has continued into 2026, doubling since the half a million users previously announced in September 2025. This makes Freely the fastest growing TV platform in […]