A new free TV service that combines live schedules from public service broadcasters (PSBs) into one platform will be made available next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\u00a0BBC,\u00a0ITV,\u00a0Channel 4\u00a0and\u00a0Channel 5\u00a0announced that viewers with TV licences will soon be able to browse and watch live TV channels together with on-demand content streamed straight to their smart TV via the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freely will be built in to smart TVs and feature a line-up of PSBs and other free-to-air channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will be run by Everyone TV,<\/strong> previously named Digital UK, which is the platform operator of Freeview and its satellite twin Freesat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Director-general of the BBC Tim Davie said: ‘Ensuring the universality of public-service television is sustained into the future is of paramount importance to the UK and all its public service broadcasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From 2024, viewers will be able to browse channels through a programme guide and use new functions to find shows directly from live TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dame Carolyn McCall, ITV chief executive, said: ‘As more and more UK households use internet-connected TVs, it’s critical that the public service broadcaster channels remain available and easy for them to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ‘This new collaboration enables the UK public to continue to get all of their favourite British TV channels, for free – just as Freeview did at the advent of digital TV.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyone TV is jointly owned by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The company’s chief executive, Jonathan Thompson, said: ‘Our aim is to ensure that all viewers have access to a free, aggregated live TV experience that champions British content and is delivered in a way that suits audience needs and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ‘Every one of us should be able to share in the best of British ideas and creativity on TV.’<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A new free TV service that combines live schedules from public service broadcasters (PSBs) into one platform will be made available next year. The\u00a0BBC,\u00a0ITV,\u00a0Channel 4\u00a0and\u00a0Channel 5\u00a0announced that viewers with TV … <\/p>\n