description 5Star Overview
5Star, stylized as 5STAR, is a British free-to-air digital television channel operated by Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited. It began broadcasting as Five Life in 2006, became Fiver in 2008, changed to 5* in 2011, and was relaunched under the 5Star name on 11 February 2015, according to Channel 5's own history. Its schedule has included entertainment, reality, and drama programming, making it a channel for UK viewers seeking those formats within the Channel 5 family, as documented by the [Channel 5 help centre](https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/30168842680349-When-did-your-digital-channels-start-broadcasting).
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How good is 5Star?
5Star scores 3.96/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Channel category.
What are the best alternatives to 5Star?
See our alternatives page for 5Star for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Sky One, Sky Max, Sky Witness.
How does 5Star compare to Sky One?
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Is 5Star worth it in 2026?
With a score of 3.96/10, 5Star is a solid option in Channel. See all Channel ranked.
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