Freely, the new live streaming platform from the UK’s public broadcasters, has announced a string of new content partnerships.
Freely is working with Hearst Networks, Bloomberg TV+ and others to bring 10 additional streaming channels to the platform in 2026.
The new channels include BLAZE, Bloomberg TV+, Talking Pictures TV, Gemporia and Local TV.
Existing Freely partner AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK), will launch five of the new channels, three through its joint venture with Paramount – True Crime UK, Evidence of Evil and Bloodline Detectives – plus two further channel brands, Love After Lock Up and AMC Reality.
AMCNI UK’s existing portfolio on Freely already includes Legend, True Crime and Watch Free UK.
The new channel additions follow the recent launch of new streaming channels from Channel 4 – 4Reality, 4Homes and 4Life – on Freely.
Additional streaming channels from ITV and 5 are expected to follow as the platform continues to expand its live and on-demand offering.
The new additions mean Freely will carry over 70 live channels over Wi-Fi.
Jonathan Thompson, CEO of Freely’s parent company Everyone TV, said: “This latest round of content partners marks another step forward for Freely as we scale up the platform for viewers and partners alike.”
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