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This list of linear television channels in the United Kingdom refers to television in the United Kingdom which is available from digital terrestrial, satellite, cable, and IPTV providers, with an estimated more than 480 channels.
Television in the United Kingdom. The BBC is the largest public broadcaster in the world. Television broadcasts in the United Kingdom began in 1932, however, regular broadcasts would only begin four years later.
- List of Television Channels
- List of UKTV Channels
- List of International Television Channels
- List of Regional Radio Stations
- List of Local Radio Stations
- List of Former TV Channels and Radio Stations
In the UK, as well as on Freeview, satellite and cable services, the BBC's licence-funded television channels and their programmes can be watched live and on demand via BBC iPlayer. They can also be seen in Irelandand some parts of mainland Europe.
UKTV is a multichannel broadcaster owned by BBC Studios, therefore, the channels are not funded by the television licence, and are operated independently from the BBC-branded channels.
Commercially funded BBC Studios and BBC Global News, as well as state-funded BBC World Serviceoperate and distribute these linear television services around the world. These services are not to be confused with the domestic channels operated in the United Kingdom and accessible in the Republic of Ireland.
Scotland
1. BBC Radio Scotland – A radio station for all things Scotland. 2. BBC Radio nan Gàidheal – A Scottish Gaeliclanguage radio station. 3. BBC Radio Orkney – A part-time radio station for Orkneywhich opts out of Radio Scotland. 4. BBC Radio Shetland – A part-time radio station for Shetlandwhich opts out of Radio Scotland.
Wales
1. BBC Radio Wales – A radio station for all things Wales. 2. BBC Radio Cymru – A Welsh languageradio station. 3. BBC Radio Cymru 2 – A part-time Welsh languageradio station which opts out at breakfast time from Radio Cymru.
Northern Ireland
1. BBC Radio Ulster – A radio station for all things Northern Ireland. 2. BBC Radio Foyle – A part-time station covering Derrywhich opts out of Radio Ulster.
East
1. BBC Essex 2. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire 3. BBC Radio Norfolk 4. BBC Radio Northampton – Northamptonshire 5. BBC Radio Suffolk 6. BBC Three Counties Radio – Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire
East Midlands
1. BBC Radio Derby – all but the northern part of Derbyshire and eastern Staffordshire 2. BBC Radio Leicester – Leicestershire and Rutland 3. BBC Radio Nottingham – Nottinghamshire
London
1. BBC Radio London – Greater London
Television
1. BBC Two Scotland 2. BBC 2W 3. BBC Choice 4. BBC Knowledge 5. BBC HD 6. BBC World Service Television 7. BBC Prime 8. BBC TV Europe 9. BBC Japan 10. BBC Food 11. BBC Knowledge (international) 12. BBC Kids 13. BBC Canada
There are 300+ PBS member stations in the US and its territories that broadcast the British programs provided by PBS. Many of them, plus independent public TV stations, also air additional UK TV shows that they purchase on their own, thanks to viewer donations. (Hint, hint.)
About the BBC. The BBC's services in the UK. We provide a wide range of programmes, content and services for audiences across the UK on television, radio and digitally. Contents. Pan-UK television...
TV Guide and Listings for all UK TV channels; BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media and more. Find out what's on TV tonight here.
Entertainment. Freeview: Full channels list, EPG numbers and local differences. Last updated: May 1, 2024. Freeview is the UK's digital terrestrial TV service, available to watch free of charge using a standard aerial and compatible set-top box or integrated TV.
