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A+E Networks Blaze launches on Freesat

November 2, 2016 09.07 Europe/London By Julian Clover

BlazeA+E Networks UK’s newest network Blaze has extended its distribution onto Freesat.

The free-to-air channel that launched September 20 made its debut on the free-to-air satellite platform on Monday.

Heather Jones, UK General Manager, A+E Networks, said: “We are very excited to bring BLAZE to a further 1.9 million homes via Freesat. We are delighted with how audiences are embracing the array of shows on BLAZE, with much of our content free-to-air exclusives.”

With the launch of Blaze on Freesat, the channel is now available to nearly 21 million viewers on UK free-to-air platforms. It is also available to over 12.4 million Sky subscribers.

Blaze offers viewers a range of premiere episodes of popular shows such as Pawn Stars, Mountain Men, and American Restoration, as well as Forged In Fire, the epic blade making competition series.

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About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on X @julianclover, or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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