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Facts and stats
'5' is a television channel that broadcasts in the United Kingdom. It was launched in 1997, and was the fifth and final national terrestrial analogue network after BBC1, ITV, BBC2 and Channel 4.
The channel is currently owned and operated by Paramount Networks UK & Australia.
| Editorial area | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Launched | 30 March 1997 |
| Owner | Paramount Networks UK & Australia |
| National sales | Sky |
| Former names | Five Channel 5 |
| Viewing figures: | Channel viewing share Weekly top 10BARB |
Contact 5
| Postal address | 17 – 29 Hawley Crescent, London, NW1 8TT |
|---|---|
| Telephone | +44 20 3580 3600 |
| Official website | channel5.com |
| Wikipedia | Channel_5_(UK) |
| Main email | viewerenquiries@channel5.com |
Social media
| @channel5_tv (171,734 followers) compare |  | |
| Twitter: Newsdesk | @5_News (32,758 followers) compare | |
| Channel 5 ( Data is from 2019. Feature awaiting Facebook re-authorisation. |  |
Latest news stories
Metz reveals new Freely TVs Powered by TiVo
seenit.co.uk - published 11 February 2025, 9.08am est
RBR/TVBR - published 17 December 2024, 10.59am est
Shortlists for HbbTV Awards 2024 announced
Broadband TV News - published 17 October 2024, 3.25am edt
The Hardacres comes to Blu-ray and digital retailers next month
seenit.co.uk - published 16 October 2024, 8.32am edt
Channel 5 commissions new Colosseum series from Dan Snow
seenit.co.uk - published 16 October 2024, 7.27am edt
People
Andy Bell Journalist
Ben Frow Programme Director
Bradley Harris Midlands Reporter
Cait Fitzsimons Editor 5 News
Charlotte Grant Journalist
Clare Nasir Weather Forecaster
Claudia-Liza Armah Presenter
Dan Walker Presenter
Dani Sinha Journalist
Emma Greatorex Producer, 5 News
Jeremy Vine Presenter
Jessica Bullman Deputy Editor 5 News
Jo Bacon Marketing & Communications Vice President
Julian Druker Journalist & Presenter
Katherine Nash Presenter/Journalist
Kirsty Duffy Presenter
Leyla Hayes Journalist
Louise Beale Journalist
Nick Wallis Presenter
Paul Dunthorne Chief Operating Officer
Peter Lane Journalist
Rachel Lucas Assistant News Editor
Rezzy Ghadjar Presenter
Ruth Liptrot Journalist
Sian Williams Presenter
Simon Vigar Journalist
Storm Huntley Presenter
Tessa Chapman Journalist
Ben Frow Programme Director
Bradley Harris Midlands Reporter
Cait Fitzsimons Editor 5 News
Charlotte Grant Journalist
Clare Nasir Weather Forecaster
Claudia-Liza Armah Presenter
Dan Walker Presenter
Dani Sinha Journalist
Emma Greatorex Producer, 5 News
Jeremy Vine Presenter
Jessica Bullman Deputy Editor 5 News
Jo Bacon Marketing & Communications Vice President
Julian Druker Journalist & Presenter
Katherine Nash Presenter/Journalist
Kirsty Duffy Presenter
Leyla Hayes Journalist
Louise Beale Journalist
Nick Wallis Presenter
Paul Dunthorne Chief Operating Officer
Peter Lane Journalist
Rachel Lucas Assistant News Editor
Rezzy Ghadjar Presenter
Ruth Liptrot Journalist
Sian Williams Presenter
Simon Vigar Journalist
Storm Huntley Presenter
Tessa Chapman Journalist
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