Channel 5
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Facts and stats
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 area | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Launched | 30 March 1997 |
| Owner | Paramount Networks UK & Australia |
| National sales | Sky |
| Former names | Five |
| Viewing figures: | Channel viewing share Weekly top 10BARB |
Contact Channel 5
| Postal address | 17 – 29 Hawley Crescent, London, NW1 8TT |
|---|---|
| Telephone | +44 20 3580 3600 |
| Official website | channel5.com |
| Wikipedia | Channel_5_(UK) |
| Main email | viewerenquiries@channel5.com |
Social media
| @channel5_tv (171,734 followers) compare | ||
| Twitter: Newsdesk | @5_News (32,758 followers) compare | |
| Channel 5 ( Data is from 2019. Feature awaiting Facebook re-authorisation. |
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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
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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