Roku has added 12 free channels, now available on Roku TVs and players. Viewers can now watch BBC and PBS content for free, expanding The Roku Channel’s ad-supported lineup.
This update appeals to a wide range of viewers, including fans of British dramas, nature documentaries, and Spanish-language shows. The Roku Channel now offers over 400 linear channels, with new additions like BBC Drama, BBC Adventures, and popular PBS programs.
Users can start watching these channels right away through the Live TV guide, without needing to subscribe or sign in. Roku sees this expansion as a way to offer popular shows while relying less on paid subscriptions.
Full list of new channels
The new channels include drama, documentaries, reality TV, lifestyle, and multicultural shows. Each one has a set schedule, similar to cable TV. Here is the full list with channel numbers and descriptions:
Channel 343: Heartland Classic
Watch full episodes of the long-running Canadian series Heartland, which aired from 2007 to 2024 and has 18 seasons.
Channel 369: BBC Drama
BBC Drama features classic British series from the BBC archives. You can watch popular shows like Downton Abbey, Call the Midwife, and Luther.
As a Roku exclusive, BBC Drama gives U.S. viewers access to UK shows that are often not available for free.
Channel 498: PBS Travel
This channel brings together travel shows from PBS affiliates, featuring destinations around the world and in the U.S.
Channel 499: PBS Nature
PBS Nature offers documentaries from its well-known collection. Highlights include over 40 seasons of Nature, NOVA wildlife specials, and animated episodes of Wild Kratts.
Channel 547: Acorn TV Mysteries
Acorn TV Mysteries offers over 500 hours of British and Australian crime dramas. Enjoy a variety of mystery shows that will keep you interested until the end.
Channel 555: Grownday Network
This channel features family-friendly lifestyle content, such as gardening tips, home improvement ideas, and comedy sketches.
Channel 730: BBC Adventures
BBC Adventures features over 300 hours of exploration programs, from 1980s expeditions to new drone-filmed climbs in 2025.
Channel 731: Braxton Family Adventures
This channel shows reality specials about the Braxton sisters—Toni, Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar—following their vacations and family events.
Channel 732: Bridezillas
Bridezillas features brides dealing with wedding challenges, emotional moments, and vendor issues in 30–60 minute episodes. Recent seasons include a variety of couples and different wedding settings.
Channel 931: Teleports Ahora
Teleports Ahora offers a mix of shows for young Latino viewers, including variety programs, music videos, and comedy skits.
Highlights include telenovela clips, reggaeton performances, and viral challenges from Univision and Telemundo.
Channel 952: Homeful en Español
Homeful en Español features Spanish-dubbed and original design shows, including home renovations and real estate tours.
Watch popular HGTV en Español projects, from kitchen makeovers to eco-friendly builds, with stories from Mexico City to Miami.
Channel 989: Cuando Los Ángeles
Cuando Los Ángeles highlights L.A.’s Latino heritage with segments on food trucks, street festivals, and local artists. The channel features bilingual content on mariachi music, taco tours, and events at Dodger Stadium.
All these channels are easy to find in Roku’s guide, with BBC and PBS channels placed in top positions so viewers can find them quickly.
Spotlight on BBC and PBS additions
The addition of BBC Drama and BBC Adventures is Roku’s biggest step into British public broadcasting since its 2023 partnerships. BBC Drama brings back classics like Pride and Prejudice and newer shows like excerpts from The Crown.
PBS channels also add more educational content to Roku. PBS Travel has a large library of over 200 episodes, including new 2025 updates with virtual tours of Yellowstone after the wildfires.