The service is backed by U.K. broadcasters BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Paramount Global's Channel 5. By Georg Szalai Global Business Editor Freely, a new free streaming service backed by U.K. broadcasters ...

BBC DG Tim Davie has said quality TV should “not be about the person who can pay the biggest check” as British broadcasting chiefs gathered for the launch of free streaming service Freely. Davie, ...

Kieran Clifton, director, BBC distribution and business development, said: “The launch of Freely is a historic moment for U.K. television. Collaboration between the U.K. PSBs is critical to connecting ...