LGBTQ+ television and streaming service OUTtv, in partnership with inclusive content producer Fuse Media, announced Wednesday it has secured a deal with Channelbox to distribute its free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel OUTtv Proud in the U.K. via Freeview.
This follows OUTtv’s recent deal with Netgem in 2023 which saw OUTtv Proud launch in the U.K. and Ireland.
The international FAST channel, created by OUTtv and Fuse Media, features LGBTQ+-targeted original programming as well as library content from OUTtv’s original series, documentaries, films and specials.
Now available on Freeview UK, OUTtv Proud offers more than 400 hours of content including OUTtv originals Call Me Mother, Hot Haus and For The Love of DILFs. Viewers can access the service on Freeview UK via channel 271.
“The UK is a primary market for us for both SVOD and FAST channel streaming and we had significant growth in 2023, but still have much more room to grow,” Brad Danks, CEO of OUTtv, said in a press release. “This is why we are so excited about partnering with Channelbox to form part of Freeview’s extensive channel offer. They are an important leader in the UK FAST space and this launch enables us to extend our offering to reach more people who have yet to discover our diverse, fun and authentic LGBTQ+ programming made for and by the queer community.”
“OUTtv Proud has quickly become a destination for viewers around the world since its launch last year because of its truly robust offering of quality storytelling,” said Patrick Courtney, head of streaming and business development at Fuse Media. “We’re happy that even more of the UK’s LGBTQ+ viewers and their allies will be able to access and enjoy OUTtv Proud on Freeview UK.”
Channelbox’s head of content and business development, Tanya Kronfli, said: “We are thrilled to launch the first LGBTQ channel on Freeview UK. OUTtv Proud is a fantastic addition to the diverse Channelbox lineup.”
Photo of Call Me Mother provided by OUTtv.
