description Channel 5 Overview
Channel 5 is a British commercial television channel that began broadcasting in 1997. It is part of the Paramount Global television portfolio and provides free-to-air general entertainment programming, including factual series, reality formats, drama, imported programs, and news-related content. The channel is intended for a broad UK audience and operates alongside Paramount's other UK services, including 5STAR, 5USA, and 5Select.
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When did Channel 5 begin broadcasting in the UK?
Channel 5 launched in March 1997 as a British commercial television channel. It became the fifth national terrestrial channel available to UK viewers. [Paramount 5 brand page](https://www.paramount.com/about/brands/5)
Which company group is Channel 5 part of?
Channel 5 is part of Paramount's UK television portfolio. Paramount's brand information presents it as a free-to-air service with both live programming and on-demand box sets. [Paramount 5 brand page](https://www.paramount.com/about/brands/5)
What kind of programmes does Channel 5 show?
Its schedule includes factual programmes, reality formats, drama, imported series, news, and the Milkshake! preschool brand. It is a general-entertainment channel rather than a specialist sports or movie service. [Paramount 5 brand page](https://www.paramount.com/about/brands/5)
Is Channel 5 free to watch?
Channel 5 is a UK free-to-air channel, so its main broadcast service does not require a pay-TV subscription. Paramount also provides live and on-demand access through the channel's online service. [Paramount 5 brand page](https://www.paramount.com/about/brands/5)
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