List of all channels on Freely TV

Freely TV is a free-to-air service in the United Kingdom that provides live TV over broadband. That means you do not require a satellite dish or aerial to access its offerings. 

The platform, supported by a partnership between the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5, aspires to bring together traditional TV channels and modern streaming convenience in one place.

It adapts to your location and offers a region-specific lineup in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

Read on to learn more about Freely TV’s wide selection of entertainment, news, movies, sports, kids’ shows, music, and radio.

List of all channels on Freely TV by category and number

The following channels are organised by their category. Within each category, channels appear in order based on their Freely TV channel number. Let’s get started:

1. Entertainment

Freely offers various entertainment channels, including flagship UK stations and their digital offshoots. From dramas and reality shows to comedies and talk shows, the service has general entertainment for every taste.

  • 1 – BBC One (local version)
  • 2 – BBC Two (local versions in Wales and Northern Ireland)
  • 3 – ITV1 (local version) / STV (Scotland only) / UTV (Northern Ireland only)
  • 4 – Channel 4 (England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) / S4C (Wales only)
  • 5 – 5
  • 6 – ITV2
  • 7 – ITV3
  • 8 – Channel 4 (Wales only) / BBC Scotland (Scotland only) / Local channels (England)
  • 10 – BBC Three
  • 11 – BBC Four
  • 12 – BBC Alba (Scotland only)
  • 13 – E4
  • 14 – Film4
  • 15 – More4
  • 16 – 4seven
  • 17 – Quest
  • 18 – Really
  • 19 – U&Dave
  • 20 – U&Drama
  • 21 – ITV4
  • 22 – ITVBe
  • 23 – Sky Mix
  • 24 – Sky Arts
  • 25 – 5Star
  • 26 – 5Action
  • 27 – U&Yesterday
  • 28 – U&W
  • 29 – 5USA
  • 30 – 5Select
  • 32 – GREAT! movies
  • 33 – GREAT! action
  • 34 – Quest Red
  • 35 – DMAX
  • 36 – Talking Pictures TV
  • 37 – True Crime
  • 38 – Legend
  • 39 – Food Network
  • 40 – HGTV
  • 41 – Blaze
  • 42 – That’s TV
  • 43 – Challenge
  • 44 – E4 Extra
  • 45 – That’s TV 2
  • 46 – That’s TV 3
  • 47 – GREAT! romance
  • 48 – GREAT! tv
  • 49 – PBS America
  • 50 – True Crime Xtra
  • 51 – Legend Xtra
  • 52 – Together TV
  • 53 – BBC Scotland (except Scotland)
  • 57 – GREAT! mystery
  • 58 – GREAT! romance mix
  • 59 – That’s TV 2 (Greater Manchester)
  • 60 – Wild Earth
  • 63 – BBC Alba (except Scotland)
  • 64 – That’s TV 2 (Greater Manchester)
  • 79 – S4C (except Wales)
  • 140 – That’s TV 3 (Greater Manchester)
  • 141 – Rewind TV
  • 151 – U&Eden
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2. Timeshift

This section includes +1 channels that delay the original broadcast by one hour. This is useful when you miss the start of a program or want to watch two shows airing simultaneously. 

  • 251 – ITV1+1
  • 252 – Channel 4+1
  • 253 – 5+1
  • 254 – ITV2+1
  • 255 – ITV3+1
  • 256 – E4+1
  • 257 – Film 4+1
  • 258 – Quest+1
  • 259 – U&Dave ja vu
  • 260 – U&Drama+1
  • 261 – ITV4+1
  • 262 – ITVBe+1
  • 264 – Blaze+1
  • 265 – GREAT! player
  • 266 – Together TV+1

3. News

News channels provide 24-hour access to current affairs, politics, global headlines, and live coverage across the UK and worldwide. If you follow breaking events or want commentary across multiple viewpoints, these channels are always available:

A photo of couples watching Freely TV
  • 301 – BBC News
  • 302 – BBC Parliament
  • 303 – Sky News
  • 304 – GB News

4. Kids

The Freely TV channel list in this section includes selections aimed at various groups, from toddlers to early teens. These channels offer cartoons, educational programming, and interactive content designed to keep children entertained and engaged.

  • 351 – CBBC
  • 352 – CBeebies
  • 353 – Pop
  • 354 – Tiny Pop
  • 355 – Pop Up
  • 356 – Ketchup TV
  • 357 – Ketchup Too
  • 358 – YAAAS!
  • 359 – Pop Player
  • 360 – Moochi
  • 364 – POP+1

5. Music

These channels offer non-stop music, themed blocks, and throwbacks across genres. From chart hits, dance anthems, or classic tunes, this is where you’ll find background playlists or music video countdowns. 

  • 401 – That’s Melody
  • 402 – That’s Dance
  • 403 – That’s Melody (Greater Manchester)
  • 404 – That’s Dance (Greater Manchester)
  • 405 – That’s Oldies (Greater Manchester)

6. Shopping

These shopping channels help you discover new products and watch live demos. You can then place orders from the comfort of your seat.

  • 451 – QVC
  • 452 – TJC
  • 453 – QVC 2
  • 454 – Gems TV
  • 455 – Ideal World
  • 456 – Hobby Maker
  • 457 – Jewellery Maker
  • 461 – Shop On TV
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7. Religion

This category includes Christian networks offering religious programming, worship services, and faith-based talk shows.

  • 501 – TBN UK
  • 502 – SonLife

8. Interactive and FAST channels

These are internet-delivered channels with varied programming, from niche documentaries to cultural content, international news, and FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) offerings.

  • 551 – BBC Red Button
  • 552 – SonLife
  • 554 – On Demand 365
  • 556 – France 24 English
  • 557 – Al Jazeera English
  • 558 – Al Jazeera Arabic
  • 559 – Euronews
  • 560 – Real Crime
  • 561 – Channelbox
  • 562 – MBC
  • 563 – ASHARQ News
  • 564 – Al Arabiya
  • 565 – Shots!
  • 566 – UK Radio Portal
  • 568 – Alaraby Network
  • 569 – ROK
  • 570 – Revelation TV
  • 571 – GOD TV
  • 572 – 3ABN
  • 573 – New Media TV
  • 574 – Together TV IP
  • 575 – NHK World
  • 576 – Newsmax
  • 577 – AFTV
  • 579 – CNA
  • 581 – Nosey
  • 582 – Purpose Media
  • 583 – TalkTV
  • 584 – Extreme TV
  • 586 – Trailblazer TV
  • 587 – Odyssey
  • 588 – Global Arabic +
  • 589 – wedotv movies
  • 590 – GIGS
  • 591 – Trace
  • 592 – It Is Written TV
  • 593 – Nolly TV

9. Radio

Alongside TV channels, Freely also carries a full lineup of national and regional BBC Radio stations, commercial radio like Capital and Smooth, and other specialist stations.

  • 601 – BBC Radio 1
  • 602 – BBC Radio 1Xtra
  • 603 – BBC Radio 2
  • 604 – BBC Radio 3
  • 605 – BBC Radio 4
  • 606 – BBC Radio 5 Live
  • 607 – BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
  • 608 – BBC Radio 6 Music
  • 609 – BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • 610 – BBC Asian Network
  • 611 – BBC World Service
  • 612 – BBC Local/Regional Radio 1
  • 613 – BBC Local/Regional Radio 2
  • 614 – BBC Local/Regional Radio 3
  • 615 – BBC Local/Regional Radio 4
  • 616 – BBC Local/Regional Radio 5
  • 617 – BBC Local/Regional Radio 6
  • 618 – BBC Local/Regional Radio 7

Others

  • 619 – Heart
  • 620 – Capital FM
  • 621 – Smooth Radio
  • 622 – Classic FM
  • 623 – talkSPORT
  • 624 – LBC
  • 625 – Premier Christian Radio
  • 627 – RNIB Connect
  • 628 – Trans World Radio
  • 692 – BBC Radio Scotland
  • 693 – BBC Radio Nan Gaidheal
  • 694 – BBC Radio Wales
  • 695 – BBC Radio Cymru
  • 696 – BBC Radio Cymru 2
  • 697 – BBC Radio Ulster
  • 698 – BBC Radio Foyle
  • 699 – BBC Radio Berkshire
  • 700 – BBC Radio Bristol
  • 701 – BBC Radio Cambridgeshire
  • 702 – BBC Radio Cornwall
  • 703 – BBC Radio CWR
  • 704 – BBC Radio Cumbria
  • 705 – BBC Radio Derby
  • 706 – BBC Radio Devon
  • 707 – BBC Radio Essex
  • 708 – BBC Radio Gloucestershire
  • 709 – BBC Radio Guernsey
  • 710 – BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester
  • 711 – BBC Radio Humberside
  • 712 – BBC Radio Jersey
  • 713 – BBC Radio Kent
  • 714 – BBC Radio Lancashire
  • 715 – BBC Radio Leeds
  • 716 – BBC Radio Leicester
  • 717 – BBC Radio Lincolnshire
  • 718 – BBC Radio London
  • 719 – BBC Radio Manchester
  • 720 – BBC Radio Merseyside
  • 721 – BBC Radio Newcastle
  • 722 – BBC Radio Norfolk
  • 723 – BBC Radio Norhampton
  • 724 – BBC Radio Nottingham
  • 725 – BBC Radio Oxford
  • 726 – BBC Radio Sheffield
  • 727 – BBC Radio Shropshire
  • 728 – BBC Radio Solent
  • 729 – BBC Radio Solent Dorset
  • 730 – BBC Radio Somerset
  • 731 – BBC Radio Stoke
  • 732 – BBC Radio Suffolk
  • 733 – BBC Radio Surrey
  • 734 – BBC Radio Sussex
  • 735 – BBC Radio Tees
  • 736 – BBC Radio Three Counties
  • 737 – BBC Radio Wiltshire
  • 738 – BBC Radio WM
  • 739 – BBC Radio York
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10. Regional TV

This listing includes regional versions of BBC One and BBC Two. These ensure you get content tailored to your area, including local news, weather, and regional programming.

Screenshot of Freely TV programming
  • 751 – BBC One London
  • 752 – BBC One South
  • 753 – BBC One East
  • 754 – BBC One East Midlands
  • 755 – BBC One West Midlands
  • 756 – BBC One E Yorks and Lincolnshire
  • 757 – BBC One West
  • 758 – BBC One South West
  • 759 – BBC One Channel Islands
  • 760 – BBC One North East and Cumbria
  • 761 – BBC One North West
  • 762 – BBC One Yorkshire
  • 763 – BBC One South East
  • 764 – BBC One Scotland
  • 765 – BBC One Wales
  • 766 – BBC One Northern Ireland
  • 767 – BBC Two Network (England/Scotland)
  • 768 – BBC Two Wales
  • 769 – BBC Two Northern Ireland

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