Paramount Network
CountryUnited Kingdom
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom
NetworkChannel 5
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia
Sister channels
History
LaunchedJuly 4, 2018 (2018-07-04)
Replaced5Spike (EPG slot)
Links
WebsiteOfficial website
Availability
Terrestrial
FreeviewChannel 32
Cable
Virgin MediaChannel 150 (HD)
Channel 187
UPC SwitzerlandChannel 218
Satellite
FreesatChannel 132
Sky (UK only)Channel 150
Astra 2F
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Paramount Network is a British free-to-air television channel operated by Channel 5 Broadcasting.[1] It is a localised version of the American channel of the same name, and features a range of programming from the Channel 5 stable as well as other content from the UK and US.[2][3][4]

The channel was launched on 4 July 2018,[5] but ceased to be available via satellite in Ireland on 13 July 2018 having supposedly been made available by mistake,[6] even though the channel had been promoted to Irish viewers before launch.[7] The channel can still be accessed on Sky in Ireland by adding it manually via the 'Other Channels' menu option.

The channel launched a high-definition feed exclusively on Virgin Media on 21 July 2018.[8][9]

On 7 January 2020, Paramount Network replaced 5Spike in its slots on Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media, and subsumed its +1 timeshift channel on Sky.[10] The timeshift channel ceased broadcasting on 14 July 2020.

Programmes

Original version

Current version

References

  1. ^ http://static.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/html/tv/cs/tlcs001592ba2paramountnetwork.htm
  2. ^ White, Peter (8 June 2018). "Viacom To Launch Paramount Network In The UK In July With 'Suits' & 'The Mick'". www.deadline.com. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  3. ^ Barraclough, Leo (8 June 2018). "Viacom to Launch Paramount Network in U.K. in July". www.variety.com. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Paramount Network | Launches 4th July". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  5. ^ Elliott, Dave (8 June 2018). "Viacom Launches Free-To-Air Channel 'Paramount Network' In The UK". www.geektown.co.uk. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  6. ^ http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Entertainment/Paramount-channel/m-p/2868257/highlight/true#M77536
  7. ^ Moore, Paul. "Ireland will be getting a brand new satellite TV channel | JOE.ie". www.joe.ie. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  8. ^ "MEDIA BOY BLOG: UPDATED: Virgin Media UK tests 11 new channels". MEDIA BOY BLOG. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  9. ^ "Paramount Network UK on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  10. ^ "5Spike UK axed in alignment with US brands". rxtvlog. Retrieved 28 December 2019.

External links

Channel 5 Broadcasting Ltd
ViacomCBS Networks EMEAA
Media in the United Kingdom
Freeview
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