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Broadband-based live TV streaming service Freely, which is backed by the major UK broadcasters and is an evolution – not yet a replacement – for the existing Freeview platform (inc. Freeview Play and Freesat), are set to join LG Channels in gaining access to 8 new TV channels from commercial broadcaster UKTV (Dave etc.).
All of the new additions being added by UKTV, which is wholly owned by BBC Studios, fall into the category of being Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels, which are special dedicated channels that tend to be delivered via the internet and only offer content or schedules based on either a single TV show or theme.
In this case the new additions are all fairly self-explanatory: Antiques Roadshow on U, Bargain Hunt on U, Casualty on U, DIY SOS on U, EastEnders on U, Gardeners’ World on U, Holby City on U and finally.. Top Gear on U.