This is in addition to 40 channels recently added to your telly
If you watch TV via Roku, you're being treated to five new channels packed with popular British shows, including The Graham Norton Show, Hell's Kitchen, Hotel Inspector, and River Monsters.
These channels arrive as part of Roku's recent expansion of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels, which started in October. FAST channels are increasingly popular in the UK, offering a terrestrial-like viewing experience over a decent Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection. But unlike the biggest UK broadcasters, there's no TV licence fee to worry about — everything is funded by advert breaks.
These new additions can be accessed via The Roku Channel or Live TV Zone, which is designed to be a one-stop shop for all livestreamed content on the Roku platform, from the main menu of your telly.
There's no need to create a new account, subscribe, start a free trial, or enter your credit card details — these five new channels available for Roku viewers are 100% free of charge.
Roku's five new channels
Each of these channels runs 24/7 for free and is supported through adverts.
How to watch Roku's FAST content
All of Roku's FAST content is available to access via the Roku Channel and the Live TV Zone. If you have a Roku TV or Roku streaming stick, you can follow these steps:
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In a blog post, the company said, "The latest software updates coming to Roku will keep you connected to your favourite entertainment — and make it easier to discover what’s next."
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