Channel 5

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Channel 5, a privately owned company headquartered in the UK and a subsidiary of Paramount TV Media, was founded in 1997 and employs approximately 710 individuals. The company reported $408.2M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in broadcast television and radio, operating as Britain's fifth public service broadcaster. It reaches 4 in 5 of the UK viewing public each month with a broad mix of content, including factual programmes, entertainment, reality, sport, and 5 News. Channel 5 also operates sister channels 5STAR, 5USA, and Spike, and provides My5, a free video on demand service featuring programmes from Channel 5, 5USA, 5STAR, Spike, and milkshake!

2024 Revenue

Founded

1997

Headcount

710

Headquarters

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Barb data released on April 22, 2026, indicated that Channel 5's streaming service recorded the highest growth among Broadcaster VoD (BVoD) competitors during the first quarter of 2026, increasing by 25 percent in TV viewing hours. Previously, on April 19, 2026, former '5 News' presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije initiated legal proceedings against ITN and Channel 5 at an employment tribunal in central London, alleging unfair dismissal. This follows an earlier report on March 8, 2026, noting that Channel 5's program "Lipreading the Royals" caused a 200% surge in related searches across Britain, sparking debate and driving clicks and video views with claims that Prince Andrew asked Prince William for forgiveness.

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Channel 5 offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Channel 5's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.

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Channel 5's revenues were less than $500M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Channel 5's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is national channel advertising. For full access to Channel 5's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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May

16th

2026

08:08

Cost Cutting, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

BBC’s 72-year Commonwealth Games era ends as Channel 5 secures Glasgow 2026 highlights deal

For the first time since 1954, the BBC will not broadcast the Commonwealth Games, marking one of the biggest shifts in British sports television in decades. Instead, Channel 5 has secured the rights to air daily highlights from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after a sublicensing agreement with TNT Sports.

The Times of India

May

15th

2026

12:15

Cost Cutting, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

BBC lose rights to Commonwealth Games after 72-year run

Channel 5 has secured broadcasting rights for daily highlights from this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, bringing to a close the BBC's remarkable 72-year association with the prestigious sporting event. TNT Sports, which acquired live coverage rights last year after outbidding the corporation, has sublicensed the highlights package to Channel 5 following a competitive tender process.

GB News UK

May

13th

2026

09:22

B2B Tag

When a settlement isn’t the end: Lessons from the Channel 5 dispute

The recent employment dispute involving Channel 5, ITN and former presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije – alongside allegations initially made against Dan Walker – provides a useful case study in how employment law operates in practice, particularly in relation to harassment claims, settlement agreements, and vicarious liability.

BTO UK

Apr

22nd

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Data: 5 Streaming fastest growing BVoD in Q1

Barb data shows that 5’s Streaming service has grown at a greater rate than any of its Broadcaster VoD (BVoD) competitors over the first quarter of 2026, at 25 per cent – measured by Barb TV viewing hours growth.

Advanced Television

Apr

19th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Ex '5 News' presenter arrives for unfair dismissal tribuna

Former '5 News' presenter Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije arrives at an employment tribunal in central London, for the start of her legal claim against ITN and Channel 5 for alleged unfair dismissal.

ITN

Mar

16th

2026

06:09

B2B Tag

Are TV soundbites damaging dentistry?

Seb Evans responds to the unfair portrayal of private dentistry on TV chat shows to explain why dental practice profits aren’t an opportunity to plug the holes in NHS dentistry. Another morning, another TV chat panel, and another wave of misinformation directed at the dental profession.

Dentistry News

Mar

8th

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Shaping the Future of UK Public Service Media

Home Our Insights Technology and innovation Shaping the Future of UK Public Service Media The UK’s Public Service Media (PSM) outlets are under unprecedented pressure. Here’s how governments, media leaders and private sector players can help our PSMs by choosing clarity and courage over drift and decline.

KPMG

Mar

8th

2026

05:02

B2B Tag

UK Media March 8: Lipreading the Royals Buzz Lifts Traffic, Ad Spend

UK investors are asking what did andrew say to william after Channel 5’s Lipreading the Royals drove a 200% surge in searches across Britain. Claims that Prince Andrew asked Prince William for forgiveness are fueling clicks, video views, and debate.

Meyka

Feb

9th

2026

02:47

Events, B2B Tag

2026 Super Bowl Hits UK Mainstream As Search And Social Surge

Before official viewing figures are even released, U.K. search behavior is already signaling cultural reach. Google U.K.’s trending data from yesterday showed the Super Bowl responsible for two of the most dominant spikes across national searches: one linked to the halftime performer and one to the game result.

Forbes

Feb

3rd

2026

11:07

B2B Tag

‘It’s 2026 not 1950’ – instead of keeping Freeview on life support for the sake of it we should focus on building something better

Public broadcasters want to switch Freeview off in 2034 This could leave as many as 2 million households without their main TV source A Sky reports proposes helping expand digital access to ease troubles Freeview is at risk of being shut down in the coming decade, and there are big concerns that its axing will lead to cost increases, reliability problems, and could leave 1.8 million homes stranded unless things change.

MSN UK

Feb

1st

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

The Secret Digital Producers: Why 2026 Could Redraw the Rules of UK Production

By the start of 2026, the long-predicted shift towards digital-first production no longer feels theoretical. On a recent anonymous edition of TellyCast, two senior figures working inside the creator-led economy argued that momentum, money and institutional attention are finally converging, but warned that the next phase will reward only those willing to rethink budgets, rights and business models from the ground up For the first guest, the change is already tangible.

Dropmedia (co.uk)

Jan

29th

2026

00:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

As most TV viewers tune in via broadband, will 2034 signal the death of Freeview?

For almost quarter of a century Freeview has enabled viewers to access television from the nation’s biggest broadcasters almost anywhere in the UK for no charge. Despite it still being the UK’s largest TV platform, used in more than 16m homes and on 10m main household sets, those same broadcasters are now calling for the service to be switched off in as little as eight years’ time.

The Guardian

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Channel 5 currently holds 8 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including american football, cricket, soccer | association football, multi-sport and snooker.