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Home»Streaming Sites and Apps»Ex-Freeview channel GREAT! Real returns as streaming channel

Ex-Freeview channel GREAT! Real returns as streaming channel

7 October 2024

Following its departure from Freeview, factual entertainment channel GREAT! Real has relaunched as a free streaming service.

  • GREAT! Real streaming channel now available on Netgem TV
  • Part of 130 channel streaming package available on Netgem devices

In what is being billed as a “bold move to reshape the UK’s entertainment landscape”, Narrative Entertainment and Netgem have confirmed the launch of GREAT! real on Netgem TV.

GREAT! real was withdrawn from Freeview and Sky back in August, but now reappears as a Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel.

As before, GREAT! real promises to bring audiences engaging, action-packed real-life stories. The channel adds to Netgem’s bouquet of over 130 high-quality streaming channels on Netgem TV.

The launch is part of a broader initiative by Netgem to provide viewers with seamless
access to quality content as traditional broadcasting methods evolve. Netgem continues to
deliver its strategy by onboarding more hybrid and OTT content, including channels
previously available on Freeview, ensuring that audiences can still enjoy their favourite
programming through streaming channels.

Netgem is making GREAT! real FAST channel exclusively available on its platform, with no subscription fees required. This approach ensures that quality content is more accessible than ever across multiple connected devices, reflecting the growing demand for flexible viewing options.

The GREAT! real channel can be accessed via Netgem’s Teleco partners, including TalkTalk (TalkTalk TV Netgem boxes only), Brsk (better TV), Community Fibre (Community Fibre TV), Connect Fibre (Connect TV), and many more.

Corporate comment

Sylvain Thevenot, Managing Director at Netgem UK said:

“I’m very proud to launch this FAST exclusivity with Narrative Entertainment. It’s a significant step in our journey to bring high-quality free content to our Telecom Operator partners and to British audiences. This partnership highlights our strategy to deliver premium content through our growing high-quality FAST Streaming channels for operators adopting Netgem TV.”


Nicholas Foundoukis, FAST Account Manager at Narrative Entertainment, commented:

“At Narrative Entertainment, we’re excited to launch GREAT! real first on Netgem TV, offering viewers an authentic glimpse into the lives of real-life heroes. We are thrilled that Netgem TV carries all of our seven GREAT! and POP-branded FAST channels which have 1.5 million monthly active users in the UK.”


By: Marc Thornham | Image: Netgem & Narrative Entertainment

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