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There’s little doubt that Sky and Freeview are two of the most well-liked TV providers within the UK. Millions of houses tune into content material through these trusted platforms, however a relative newcomer is now offering an eye-catching different. Freely launched final 12 months, and affords a solution to stream stay and on-demand content material for free. It presently comes constructed into a swathe of trendy screens from producers reminiscent of Panasonic and Hisense, which implies customers do not need extra set-top packing containers to view reveals, films, and sporting motion.

It’s additionally absolutely powered by the web, so an aerial or dish is not needed both. If that is not enough to make houses sit up and take discover, there’s now one more reason to contemplate Freely. It’s simply been confirmed that Channel 4 is launching three new streaming channels solely on Freely which embody – 4Reality, 4Homes, and 4Life.

These are Channel 4’s first-ever streaming channels within the UK and can be found from this week. You’ll discover 4Reality on channel 67, 4Homes on channel 68 and 4Life on channel 82.

It’s value noting that Freely is owned by Everyone TV, that’s the identical workforce behind Freeview. It’s thought that Freely might take over Freeview sooner or later as more people transfer away from conventional telly and change to streaming as a substitute.

“We’re proud to lead the way among Britain’s broadcasters by enhancing Freely’s offering,” stated Grace Boswood, Director of Technology & Distribution, Channel 4.

“The launch of our new streamed channels further accelerates our transformation into the streaming age as the world’s first public service streamer. It also continues our record of digital distribution firsts to benefit advertisers and viewers.”

And Jonathan Thompson, CEO, Everyone TV, added: “We’re delighted to be bringing audiences even more high-quality streamed content, in partnership with channel 4. Freely already offers more shows than any major streaming service in the UK, without the expensive monthly subscription, and for the first time will now offer exclusive channels with entertaining shows from across the Channel 4 portfolio on 4Reality, 4Homes and 4Life – three fantastic channels you won’t find anywhere else!”

WHAT’S ON THESE CHANNELS

• 4Reality (channel 67): typically risqué, usually humorous and at all times entertaining. 4Reality from Channel 4 – the unique home of the best actuality TV – brings favourites throughout real-life drama, sass, romance and rivalry from Married at First Sight, Naked Attraction and First Dates to Made in Chelsea.

• 4Homes (channel 68): from huge mansions to superb areas, from locations within the solar and DIY in chateaus, to houses within the best-of-British areas, 4Homes showcases all locations great and small spanning reveals reminiscent of Grand Designs, A Place within the Sun and Location, Location, Location.

• 4Life (channel 82): actual lives, actual people (and actual canine too). And big helpings of scrumptious food. Meet people doing superb issues – usually in lovely locations. 4Life showcases the great content material genres channel 4 viewers love together with journey, food and animals, from The Dog House to Travel Man.