Channel 5

The business operates a dual linear and digital broadcast model. It runs a UK‑wide free‑to‑air television channel and a portfolio of sister channels, alongside a free, advertising‑funded video‑on‑demand platform providing catch‑up and boxset access to its programming. Value is created by commissioning, acquiring and scheduling content that attracts mass audiences, then packaging that attention as advertising inventory across linear broadcast and connected TV environments.

Revenue is generated from the sale of commercial spots and sponsorships in its linear schedules, and from video advertising sold against on‑demand streams on its BVOD platform through direct and programmatic deals. The company also secures carriage and distribution fees from pay‑TV and platform operators, and monetises rights through content licensing and exploitation of the wider Paramount catalogue. Distribution scale across Freeview, satellite, cable and IP platforms underpins its ability to aggregate national reach for advertisers.

Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited is a UK free‑to‑air commercial television broadcaster and video‑on‑demand provider, operating a national linear TV channel plus associated digital streaming services. It sits within Paramount Global and competes with other UK public service broadcasters and pay‑TV operators across both traditional broadcast and connected TV environments.

The company generates revenue primarily from advertising sold against its linear TV schedule and its free, ad‑supported catch‑up/streaming service (currently branded My5 and being unified under the ‘5’ brand). Additional income arises from carriage and distribution deals with pay‑TV and platform partners and from licensing content. Its direct paying customers are advertisers and media agencies buying TV and BVOD inventory, as well as distribution partners; consumers access the services free‑to‑air or at no additional subscription charge on partner platforms.