18 new channels to join Freesat

Its been announced that 18 new channels will be launched on the Freesat platform late July and early August.
The first set of channels, launching Thursday 24 July, features a range of entertainment, news, shopping and gaming channels:
Zone Reality (channel 136)
Zone Horror (channel 138)
Russia Today (channel 206)
The Fight Network (channel 251)
Inspiration (channel 690)
PitchWorld (channel 804)
Gems TV (channel 805)
Shop on TV (channel 807)
Netplay TV (channel 851)
Gala TV (channel 861)

The second set, to launch Friday 1 August, consists of popular radio stations:
Capital FM (channel 719)
Choice FM (channel 720)
Classic fm (channel 721)
Gold (channel 722)
XFM (channel 723)
NME Radio (channel 727)
Insight Radio (channel 777)
BFBS Radio (channel 786)

Commenting on the addition of the eighteen new channels, Emma Scott, MD of Freesat, said; ‘Following last week’s launch of BBC and ITV regional variants, these new TV and radio channels further enhance Freesat’s offering and provide extra choice to viewers and listeners. This is great news for Freesat customers and something we will continue to do this year.’