5*
Remix of programmes from Five5* is a commerical-break funded TV channel.
How to Watch: 5*
Regional content: National channel with no regional content or variations.
Media UK: For full details of broadcaster contacts, see the
Media UK 5* page.
Official site: See the
5* website.
From Wikipedia: On 11 April 2011, 5 reduced its broadcast hours to 1300 to 0000, replacing the lost hours with more teleshopping. Milkshake programmes for children aged 7 and under are no longer broadcast on this channel because of this reduction, but Milkshake continues to broadcast on Channel 5.7 On 18 January 2012, 5 received its highest-ever rating for the channel since it launched in 2006. 5 began broadcasting Live from the House, the one hour live feed for Big Brother that airs after every eviction. - en.wikipedia.org
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Freeview multiplex: 5* is on
multiplex COM4 in
England
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Wales .
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JackSunday 12 November 2006 10:45PM
This channel is poor! It suffered from an awful opening night and the content appears to be unimgainative at this stage. It offers very little to pay TV Customers. Jack: it offers nothing to Pay TV customers, as the channel is free-to-air!! LyndseySunday 4 February 2007 1:19PM
Is there anywhere that i can watch last weeks home and away omnibus as i missed it and am dying to watch it. ThanksLyndsey: There is no facility to do this, I'm afraid. elia meghnagiSunday 18 February 2007 6:12PM
Your one hour long programme called 'DIET DOCTORS' would have been excellent if it weren't so ridiculously fast.
No time to wrie down any details.
Elia MeghnagiBrian CollinsFriday 23 February 2007 5:27PM
Hi,
I seem to have lost the sound on 5life. I am currently viewing via my freeview box.
Regards
BrianR LawSunday 10 February 2008 9:05AM
I was currently watching Series six of Dawson's Creek and now I can't find it listed anywhere. Have you cancelled it or is it coming back? Why stop showing a programme in the middle of the very last series?R Law: I'm sorry, but the programme has stopped for the moment. UK Broadcasters may be withholding new episodes of non-UK programmes because of the writer's strike. It is also possible that they are saving the finale for a special showing. Karen RossMonday 11 February 2008 6:37PM
Re Dawson's creek series 6-yes I know am gutted and how annoying. They are showing series 2 on five life at 0715 Monday- Friday- so u never know maybe if u wait a few weeks u will see thelast few episodes.Karen Ross: I'll see if I can find out any more information. merylThursday 14 February 2008 7:24PM
Yes what about the creek when will we see the last few episodes? from shane and merylVix206Friday 22 February 2008 11:58AM
I took out a free trial on Amazon's DVD rental program to watch the last few episodes!Vix206: Thanks for the information. I MontgomerySaturday 22 March 2008 11:10PM
Why does my Sony Bravia 32" screen digital TV purchased NEW two months ago CLOSE DOWN at 11 pm, much to my frustration and annoyance !!!!!!!!!I Montgomery: It is probably a feature that has been enabled, check in the menus for "auto shutoff" or "sleep timer" or similar. melMonday 5 May 2008 11:12PM
Why does this channel close at 11pm and on the information button it still says that it is broadcasting. I was watching something then is changed to 'SEE YOU AT 6AM'???NottsUKTuesday 12 May 2009 1:29PM
FIVER has now been moved to channel 30 on Freeview.TedThursday 18 March 2010 11:59AM
Can I receive Fiver via my FREESAT dish and box ?Sara PuddleSunday 25 July 2010 4:28AM
I own a TV for which i pay my licence.i was watching 'when a stranger calls' last night and fell asleep before the end. i have tried every thing to get it on my computer but it is impossible. i really want to know the ending, and i believe you owe it to me. for some reason, i was asked to pay; i did...but still could not get the film. i would like some answers please.Sara Puddle: You do know that the TV Licence pays for the BBC, and not for any other broadcaster?
I've been looking and I can't see when that film was on last night. It certainly wasn't on FIVER.
Also, you didn't say who asked you to pay. PatrickTuesday 1 February 2011 9:24PM
What codes do i need to get all irish channels on fsfs. I live in irelandPatrick: No "codes" are required, you need a "freesat from Sky" card registered to an address in Northern Ireland or the Republic. JudeMonday 11 April 2011 4:42PM
just goes to show that what you're told is on offer sometimes isnt...just got a Freesat box and dish as assured i would get all that Freeview offers but no Fiver etc....should have saved my money.BinkyTuesday 6 September 2011 11:23AM
Actually the TV Licence does NOT just pay for the BBC channels. It actually also pays for all the work needed to make sure competing radio and digital TV signals flying through the air do not interfere with each other - if the licence fee did not cover this service you would not get clear TV or radio signals/channels. That's why you have to buy a licence even if you don't watch the BBC yet you do watch any other channel. If more people knew the truth about this maybe they'd be less upset about what they're paying for.
I've worked in satellite communications regarding television so know this to be fact.
If you watch ANY TV service you pay the fee to keep the service running clearly. ;)
No fee = No service = No TV channels for you. :)
Or does everyone forget that satellites etc need maintenance? :-PBinkyTuesday 6 September 2011 11:55AM
Having said that - to the person that fell asleep during a programme they paid for..... it's noone's fault but your own if you fell asleep. If you buy a pay-per-view programme then don't fall asleep while it's on. :/ A cinema wouldn't give you a refund or a new ticket to watch the movie again if you fell asleep during it and a TV station can't be expected to hold responsibility for your sleeping times. :/ Noone owes you anything; sorry.
If you have a tendency to fall asleep during shows then go buy a TEVO Box of some kind so you can record your freeview programmes and play back the bits you missed in future.
Some pay-per-views let you re-watch the programme as many times as you like in 24 hours... but I get the impression you were only talking about paying for a TV Licence, not a pay-per-view show. If it's a movie you missed the ending from you could always buy a DVD or see if it's repeated in the future or on an On Demand service.
Other than that you're looking for an illegal way to get the programme but I can't help you there. :-P
Those are your options for the future anyway. :) Basically though - don't fall asleep if you've paid for something specially. ;)
I have a narcoleptic friend who was overjoyed at receiving a TEVO Box to make up for always falling asleep and missing bits. It's your best option really. :) She doesn't get a reduction in her TV Licence and, in her case, falling asleep really is not her fault.
Finally - if you do something silly don't shout at random strangers demanding that they owe you for something that is not their fault as it's not a good idea. You have to take responsibility for the things you waste hun and that's the truth. :-PAmandaThursday 8 September 2011 8:56PM
Derby Having retuned my freeview on 7th September, I find I no longer have 5*; is this no longer available?ANNETuesday 13 September 2011 9:48AM
hi i live in Southern Ireland and can not watch 5usa on my sky plus does anyone know how i can do this and also is there a way i can watch it on my computer thanksMike DimmickTuesday 13 September 2011 1:14PM
Anne: You can try using the Other Channels feature to scan the transponder at 12422 MHz, H polarization, Symbol Rate 27500, FEC 2/3. However, the channel is encrypted and it may be that it can only be decrypted by UK viewing cards.
I don't believe it's possible to watch 5* live online. Some programmes are available on the Demand 5 catch-up service at the Channel 5 website, though again this might not work outside the USA.ANNE: There is a "Watch online" link at the top of the page. HeatherThursday 15 September 2011 2:20PM
How come i can get all programs on my very old(2004)BT digi box, except HD and can't get ITV1 etc,from West Midlands on my brand new all singing all danceing Philips HD+ box.NottsUKThursday 1 December 2011 10:59AM
Briantist: 5* now free to air on Astra 1N.I Live in Warboys not far from Huntingdon recently the 5* channel has been very bad due to breaking signal and loss of picture, similarly 5 USA and other channels such as a couple of the selling channels, is there a problem with the Sandy Transmitter? I know I live in a small village but it is well within the broadcasting range of the Sandy transmitter.
Tonight we could not watch 5* 5USA QVC picture constantly breaking up gerry brown: The multiplex you refer to (SDN) is on low power from Sandy until 9th May when it will change channel, necessitating a retune. All others are at high power. updates
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