five (formerly known as Channel 5; unavailable in some regions)
Free Digital Channels
Most of these channels are available on the Freeview service as well as in basic digital cable and satellite packages. Some are only available in part of the UK.
These channels are only available on cable and satellite television, whether in basic packages or as premium channels. Note: many channels have "+1" services, carrying the same programmes delayed by one hour to give viewers a second chance to catch a favourite programme.
Plus (formerly Granada Plus; with the ongoing ITV merger between Granada and Carlton it has been reported that the channel will be relaunched in 2004 as ITV Gold)
Sky Movies 1 through Sky Movies 9 (these channels supersede Sky Movies Premier 1 through 5 and Sky Movies Max/Moviemax 1 through 4, but not necessarily in that order)
