Channel 5 is about to launch a new channel on the Freeview platform.

Today a placeholder for “5 Later” appeared on Freeview channel 55.

This new channel will join Channel 5+1, 5* and 5 USA in the Channel 5 family.

What programming 5 Later will show and when it will launch has not yes been announced by Channel 5, but it is thought that it will be similar to 4seven, showing “the best of all Channel Five channels”.

It is not known if the channel will appear on the Freesat and Sky satellite platforms.

About 5 Later

5 Later is a UK television channel that serves as a time-shifted version of Channel 5, offering viewers another opportunity to catch up on Channel 5’s programming. Launched as part of Channel 5’s suite of digital channels, 5 Later airs popular content from Channel 5, including dramas, documentaries, reality shows, and films, typically one hour after the original broadcast. This time-shift feature allows audiences more flexibility in viewing their favorite shows. Like its parent channel, 5 Later caters to a broad audience with diverse programming, making it a convenient option for those who may miss prime-time broadcasts.