Five to launch on Freesat

Freesat have today announced the forthcoming addition of Five onto the platform on Tuesday 18th November 2008.
Since launching in 1997, Five has developed a strong reputation for a wide mix of entertainment, documentaries, features, news, sport and children’s programmes.
The channel’s Autumn schedule includes Paul Merton in India, 1968 Unseen, Dangerous Adventures for Boys, Unbreakable and Axe Men.

Five is already broadcasting free to air on the Astra 2D satellite on one of the BBC’s transponders. Five is currently labeled 6335.