Channel 5

Channel 5 is a British commercial public service broadcaster owned by Paramount. Its programmes include original British drama, factual television and children's output under the Milkshake! brand. The broadcaster united its television channel and My5 streaming service under the name 5 in March 2025. Audiences can watch scheduled television or choose programmes through its free streaming service. [Brand announcement](https://www.viacomcbs-mediahub.co.uk/press-releases/%E2%80%98it%E2%80%99s-all-on-5%E2%80%99-%E2%80%93-channel-5-and-my5-combine-under-a-single-brand-following-record-growth-in-streaming-viewing-).

The streaming offering includes material from other Paramount brands alongside Channel 5's own programmes. It also carries themed live channels supported by advertising. News remains part of the public service schedule: ITN produces 5 News and the Jeremy Vine programme under a production agreement. That arrangement separates the broadcaster commissioning the programmes from the newsroom and production company supplying them. [ITN agreement](https://www.viacomcbs-mediahub.co.uk/press-releases/channel-5-signs-new-multi-year-agreement-with-itn-for-5news-and-the-jeremy-vine-show).