UK TV Channels List: Every Channel on Every Platform
The UK has hundreds of television channels spread across Freeview, Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media, and internet platforms. Our comprehensive UK TV channels list catalogues every channel available in the UK with its number on each platform, whether it is free or paid, and how to access it online. This is the definitive reference for UK television channel coverage.
View the full channels listChannel 4 App: Stream Live & On Demand
The Channel 4 streaming app gives you live access to Channel 4, E4, More4, Film4, and 4Music alongside a deep on-demand library with catch-up, box sets, and the excellent Film4 movie collection. It is completely free with ads and available on every major device.
Our Channel 4 app guide covers download, account setup, live streaming vs on-demand, and tips for the best experience on Smart TVs, Firestick, mobile, and web browsers. With over 5,400 monthly searches, this is one of our most-visited guides.
Channel 4 app guideITVX App: Free & Premium Streaming
ITVX is ITV's powerful streaming platform offering all ITV channels live, a massive on-demand library, and exclusive ITVX original content. The free tier (with ads) is genuinely excellent — arguably the strongest free catch-up service in the UK alongside BBC iPlayer.
Our ITVX app guide covers everything: free vs premium tiers, device compatibility, download instructions, live streaming, and how ITVX compares to other free streaming services. For ITV schedule and listings, see our ITV TV guide.
Read the ITVX guideFreeview App: Watch Freeview on Mobile & Tablet
The Freeview app brings the Freeview experience to your phone, tablet, and smart devices. It integrates live channels and catch-up content from all UK broadcasters into a single electronic programme guide — similar to the Freeview Play experience on Smart TVs, but portable.
Our Freeview app guide covers download, setup, which channels are available, and how the app compares to using individual broadcaster apps. For Freeview on bigger screens, see our Freeview on Firestick guide and Freeview without aerial guide.
HD Today UK
High definition television is now the standard across all major UK platforms. Our HD Today UK guide covers which channels broadcast in HD, where to find them on Freeview, Freesat, and Sky, and how to ensure your TV and streaming setup delivers the best possible picture quality. For 4K specifically, our 4K streaming guide goes beyond HD.
Watch UK TV Abroad
Travelling or living abroad and missing BBC iPlayer, ITVX, or Channel 4? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) lets you access all UK streaming platforms from anywhere in the world by making your connection appear to originate from the UK. Our UK TV abroad guide covers the best VPN services, step-by-step setup, and which platforms work best with VPN connections.
Digital UK Guide
Digital UK is the organisation behind Freeview and the UK's digital terrestrial television infrastructure. Our Digital UK guide explains what Digital UK does, how it affects your Freeview reception, coverage checker tools, and how to resolve reception issues. For more on terrestrial TV technology, see our terrestrial TV explained guide.
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