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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What is 5Star television?
5Star, stylized as 5STAR, is a British free-to-air digital television channel operated by Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited. Its programming is aimed at a broad UK television audience.
When did 5Star launch under its current name?
The channel was relaunched under the 5Star name on 11 February 2015. It previously used names including Five Life, Fiver, and 5*.
What was 5Star called before 2015?
It began broadcasting as Five Life in 2006, became Fiver in 2008, and changed to 5* in 2011. It adopted the 5Star name in 2015.
Is 5Star a free-to-air channel?
Yes. 5Star is a British free-to-air digital television channel, so it is distributed as part of the UK's free digital television offering rather than as a subscription-only service.
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