TVs and set-top boxes with Freeview Play have ten major catch-up apps that users can explore to stream some of the most popular shows. These are: BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play, CBS Catchup Channels UK, Horror Bites, STV Player, POP Player and BBC Sounds. Viewers can utilise the universal search feature to find the show that want. There’s also a carousel feature which includes recommendations based on the watch history. This can be accessed on Explore Freeview Play via Channel 100. Users with accessibility issues can also explore Freeview via the Accessible TV Guide. Some of the shows available to stream right now are The Masked Singer (ITV Hub), Peaky Blinders (BBC iPlayer), The OC (All 4), Love Island (ITV Hub) and Pretty Little Liars (BBC iPlayer). Hannah Cowton is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor and Macworld, working across entertainment, consumer technology and lifestyle. Her interests and specialities lie in streaming services, film and television reviews and rumours, gaming, wearables and smart home products. She’s also the creator of The London Geek, a geek culture and lifestyle blog.
