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BBC, ITV, Channel 4 dominate BATFA wins

The BAFTA Television Awards celebrated the best in British TV on May 11th – and free TV stole the show, taking home the vast majority of awards. BBC, ITV and Channel 4 dominated, with over 85 per cent of this year’s winning shows originally broadcast on their channels – and now streaming for free, no […]

May 12, 2025

Freely unveils new features, partners

Everyone TV has announced three new partners for its free streaming platform, Freely, as well as unveiling new features coming to the platform later this May. Freely, the free streaming platform built into next-generation smart TVs, continues to expand its reach announcing partnerships with additional smart TV manufacturers and operating systems. Following a deal with […]

May 8, 2025By Colin Mann

Nolly Africa channel moves to LCN on Freeview

African Movie Channel, a UK broadcaster with expertise in Nollywood channel curation and management, has announced the move of its FAST channel, Nolly Africa, to a dedicated LCN (Logical Channel Number) on Freeview in the UK. Nolly Africa is now available on Freeview channel 287, as well as Freely channel 593, having previously been available […]

April 24, 2025

Freely adding streamed channels

Everyone TV – the organisation leading the evolution of free TV in the UK – has confirmed that a collection of streamed channels are coming to Freely, the live and on demand streaming platform backed by the PSBs BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5. As audiences increasingly choose to stream live TV, Freely says that […]

April 16, 2025By Colin Mann

Euronews, Africanews now on Freeview

Global Distribution Services has announced the launch of Euronews and Africanews FAST channels on Freeview LCN 257 in the UK. These channels are now part of the hybrid streaming news and entertainment lineup on the UK DTT platform.  Euronews and Africanews join a roster of global news channels already available on Freeview UK through Global […]

March 27, 2025

Hisense launches Canvas TV

Consumer electronics brand, Hisense, has launched the new Canvas TV. Marking a first for the brand, the Canvas TV combines cutting-edge technology with immersive design, doubling as a premium television and a digital art display that seamlessly integrates into any living space. The Canvas TV has a built in Art Mode, allowing users to transform […]

January 13, 2025

Channelbox expands Nollywood line-up

Channelbox has expanded its Nollywood line-up with the addition of four new FAST Nollywood channels: True African, Afriwood Blockbuster, Cinema Hausa and Cinema Yoruba. These channels are now available via Channelbox on Freeview channel 271 and Freely 561 bringing a ariety of African stories, culture and entertainment to audiences in the UK. The newly added channels celebrate the diversity of Nigerian […]

December 11, 2024

Freely adds 4 new content partners

Everyone TV – the organisation leading the evolution of free TV in the UK – has struck deals with AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK), PBS America, GB News and QVC who will all bring their content offerings to the Freely streaming platform. The new partnerships will strengthen Freely’s content offering over Wi-Fi, bringing the […]

December 3, 2024By Colin Mann

Freely announces Black Friday deals

This Black Friday is the perfect time to purchase a next-gen smart TV with new streaming platform Freely built right in with sales launching across all major retailers and brands including Hisense and Toshiba. Get ready to kick back this winter with Freely, stream all your favourite live TV and over 70,000 hours of on […]

November 26, 2024

Freely wins big at HbbTV Awards 2024

The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks to connected TV sets and set-top boxes, has unveiled the winners of the HbbTV Awards 2024. The winners were selected by an independent jury of international industry experts. A total of 33 submissions from […]

November 15, 2024Colin Mann @ HbbTV Symposium