Since launching earlier this year, Freely has gradually been rolled out on TVs across the UK. Now, the streaming equivalent of Freeview has been confirmed to get an impressive number of new content additions to its portfolio.
In 2025, seven new live channels will be available to watch, while four new on-demand players will also be added to stream whenever you like.
Some of the highlights include the TRUE CRIME channel, which airs gritty documentaries about baffling investigations, as well as more light-hearted offerings such as the reality court show, Judge Judy. There’s also the beloved US channel PBS which airs the investigative series Frontline, as well as LEGEND, the home of classic action like Star Trek and The A-Team, and several QVC channels for anyone interested in a bit of TV retail therapy.
CEO of Everyone TV Jonathan Thompson gave the following quote on the launch: “From groundbreaking storytelling to rich historical programming and an engaging shopping experience, we are excited to offer an increasingly competitive free viewing experience with these new channels and on demand players.”
Here’s the full list of new channels arriving next year, along with the number you’ll need to press on your remote:
- TRUE CRIME – 37
- LEGEND – 38
- PBS America – 49
- TRUE CRIME Xtra – 50
- LEGEND Xtra – 51
- GB News – 304
- QVC – 451
- QVC 2 – 453
Meanwhile, these are the on-demand players you can expect to see on devices:
- WATCH FREE UK (AMC)
- PBS America
- GB News Catch-up
- QVC+
Freely also confirmed in the press release that “more smart TV, OS providers and content partners” are still to be announced, so users may get additional channels and streaming platforms in the future.
Brands that carry Freely on their 4K TVs are Amazon Fire TV, Hisense, Bush, Toshiba, Sharp, TCL and Panasonic. You can pick them up from most major retailers, including Amazon, Currys, Argos and John Lewis.
If you’re considering buying a Freely TV, you can check out our full review of the service here.
Author: Hannah Cowton-Barnes, Entertainment Editor, Tech Advisor
As Tech Advisor's Entertainment Editor, Hannah is the resident expert in all things streaming, film and TV. Before joining Tech Advisor in 2019, she studied Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds and created a website dedicated to geek culture and lifestyle. She's also reviewed a whole range of gadgets including flagship smartphones, wearables and styling tools. Outside of Foundry, she's written freelance pieces for Polygon, Metro and Den of Geek, and is proud to be a Women Techmakers Ambassador for Google.