Documentary, factual tv and arts fans can now enjoy more content on demand, directly from their Freeview Play device, following the launch of the PBS America player. The player is home to content such as Ken Burns’ American history series, FRONTLINE & American Experience documentaries.
Freeview Play viewers will be able to catch up on content from the PBS America channel, as well as enjoy on demand box sets such as The Civil War and Country Music. The PBS America player will automatically roll out on Freeview Play devices and will be accessible via the Explore Freeview Play interface at Channel 100.
Explore Freeview Play is home to a universal search function and recommendations from across Freeview Play’s suite of players, to make finding what to watch that bit simpler. The app is the eleventh player on the Freeview Play line-up, joining BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play, CBS Catchup Channels UK, Legend, STV Player, POP Player, and BBC Sounds.
Deep Halder, Chief Commercial Officer for Freeview Play said: “We are thrilled to be PBS America’s launch partner in the UK. We are now home to eleven on-demand players, with over 95% of the UK’s most watched programming, alongside new exclusive titles, all for free. There has never been a better time to become a Freeview Play viewer.”
Richard Kingsbury, the General Manager at PBS America said: "Freeview Play is an obvious place to launch our first catch-up service. Most of our linear audience is on Freeview with a reach of 2million viewers per month. Freeview Play provides a trusted environment of high-quality channel brands that we are very happy to join.”
