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Channel 5


British television channels

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Channel 5 is a television channel that broadcasts in the United Kingdom. It was launched in 1997, and was the fifth and final national terrestrial analogue network after BBC1, ITV, BBC2 and Channel 4.

The channel is currently owned and operated by Paramount Networks UK & Australia.

Editorial areaUnited Kingdom
Launched30 March 1997
OwnerParamount Networks UK & Australia
National salesSky
Former namesFive
Viewing figures:Channel viewing share
Weekly top 10BARB

Contact Channel 5

Postal address17 – 29 Hawley Crescent
London
NW1 8TT
Telephone+44 20 3580 3600
Official website
Wikipedia
Main emailviewerenquiries@channel5.com

Social media

Twitter@channel5_tv (171,734 followers) compare
Twitter: Newsdesk@5_News (32,758 followers) compare
FacebookChannel 5 (384,289 likes) compare
Data is from 2019. Feature awaiting Facebook re-authorisation.

Latest news stories

Shortlists for HbbTV Awards 2024 announced
Broadband TV News - published 17 October 2024, 8.25am bst
The Hardacres comes to Blu-ray and digital retailers next month
seenit.co.uk - published 16 October 2024, 1.32pm bst
Channel 5 commissions new Colosseum series from Dan Snow
seenit.co.uk - published 16 October 2024, 12.27pm bst
Fix Radio reaches half a million builders and adds new shows for autumn
RadioToday - published 29 August 2024, 4.53pm bst
HbbTV Awards 2024 open for entries
Broadband TV News - published 29 August 2024, 9.46am bst

People

Andy Bell Journalist
Ben Frow Programme Director
Bradley Harris Midlands Reporter
Cait Fitzsimons Editor 5 News
Charlotte Grant Journalist
Clare Nasir Weather Forecaster
Claudia-Liza Armah Presenter
Dan Walker Presenter
Dani Sinha Journalist
Emma Greatorex Producer, 5 News
Jeremy Vine Presenter
Jessica Bullman Deputy Editor 5 News
Jo Bacon Marketing & Communications Vice President
Julian Druker Journalist & Presenter
Katherine Nash Presenter/Journalist
Kirsty Duffy Presenter
Leyla Hayes Journalist
Louise Beale Journalist
Nick Wallis Presenter
Paul Dunthorne Chief Operating Officer
Peter Lane Journalist
Rachel Lucas Assistant News Editor
Rezzy Ghadjar Presenter
Ruth Liptrot Journalist
Sian Williams Presenter
Simon Vigar Journalist
Storm Huntley Presenter
Tessa Chapman Journalist

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