Channel 5 to launch new free-to-air TV channel

Channel 5 has announced the launch of My5, a new free-to-air TV channel set to go live in early August.

The My5 channel will replace Channel 5+24, taking content from Channel 5’s video-on-demand service of the same name, as well as broadcasting programming from across the Channel 5 portfolio, which includes Spike, 5STAR and 5USA, as well as Channel 5.

“Taking My5 into the linear space is an exciting development following the success of our video-on-demand service, which has enjoyed rapid growth since rebranding in February,” said James Tatam, director of digital media & commercial development, Channel 5.

“Through a mix of sharp and responsive scheduling, curated and thematic content, and data from our TV channels, on-demand platform and social media, viewers can now discover the most popular content on My5 via both TV and on-demand and choose how they want to watch.”

The My5 channel will be available free-to-air on a number of platforms, including Freeview, Freesat, Sky TV, Virgin Media, YouView, BT and TalkTalk with further platforms to be confirmed.