Channel 5 Later will launch in January on Freeview, Sky and Freesat. It will feature a range of its most popular shows that have been already shown on Channel 5.
The move will further expand C5’s channel portfolio, which already includes 5+1, 5USA and 5*.
Paul Dunthorne,. CEO Channel 5, said: “Our ambition is to give our viewers as many chances as possible to view our programmes – whether via devices or a new channel like 5 Later. The new channel means we can offer an ever stronger Channel 5 service to our viewers.”