Freesat launches suite of new channels

Freesat will launch five new channels today. Joining Freesat’s music and entertainment genres, the new channels will further expand the platform’s free-to-air offering.
YourTV, Fox International Channels’ first ever channel for the UK free-to-air market, will delight viewers with real-life and escapist entertainment with programming such as the Emmy-nominated drama Shark, as well as new shows like Baking Good, Baking Bad and Corrupt Crimes.

Four new music channels – Chilled, Now Music TV, Clubland TV and Channel AKA – will also be added to Freesat’s music line-up from today, giving viewers access to music programming that will suit a wide range of tastes.

Commenting on the news, Paul Gilshan, marketing and communications director at Freesat, said:

“We are excited to launch five new channels today which further strengthen Freesat’s music and entertainment offering. Free-to-air viewers in the UK have more choice than ever when it comes to TV. And best of all, it’s subscription free.”