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In abstract:
- TLC turns into a free-to-air channel within the UK by way of Freesat and Freeview, reviving BBC’s axed satirical present ‘Mock the Week’ with Dara Ó Briain internet hosting beginning February 1, 2026.
- Tech Advisor reviews the channel is increasing past actuality exhibits to incorporate sitcoms like ‘The Huge Bang Idea,’ movies reminiscent of ‘Transformers,’ and new journey present ‘Zero Stars.’
- This Warner Bros. Discovery technique gives viewers well-liked content material together with ’90 Day Fiancé’ and comedy programming with out subscription charges.
In a world jammed with costly streaming platforms and subscription costs which can be ever on the rise, TCL is changing into a haven for many who need to watch well-liked movies, collection and actuality exhibits totally free. Properly, at the least in the UK.
Till lately, UK viewers might solely entry TLC, a channel from the Warner Bros. Discovery household, by way of Sky TV, Virgin Media TV, and Discovery+. Nonetheless, on 13 January 2026, it grew to become a free-to-air (FTA) leisure channel, out there by way of Freesat and its sister platform, Freeview.
Viewers of Freesat can discover TLC on channel 144. TLC+1 is obtainable on channel 150.
Freeview customers will discover TLC on channel 12, and TLC+1 on channel 99.
The launch of free-to-air TLC is a part of the broader Warner Bros technique to develop its linear tv providing. In accordance with the corporate, this explicit channel is meant solely for leisure, offering viewers with “massive laughs, actual feelings and true escapism”.
What to look at on TLC
For years, TLC’s choices have consisted largely of actuality exhibits reminiscent of 90 Day Fiancé and Dr Pimple Popper. Nonetheless, Warner Bros. has additionally determined to make modifications to content material, packing the schedule with beloved sitcoms and smash-hit movies.
TLC’s bumper line-up contains Mike and Molly, The Huge Bang Idea and its spin-off Younger Sheldon, in addition to the UK premiere of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, a sitcom overlaying the messy relationship of Sheldon’s older brother.
Warner Bros. additionally introduced that the up to date TLC providing will embody movies reminiscent of Transformers, The Truman Present, Blades of Glory and Zoolander.
Actuality present followers don’t want to fret. Warner Bros. hasn’t forgotten about you: all of the the fact TV exhibits that TLC is legendary for – Dr Pimple Popper, The Dangerous Pores and skin Clinic, My 600lb Life and 90 Day Fiancé - will proceed to look.
The return of Mock the Week
What’s extra, TLC will characteristic a brand new instalment of Mock the Week, a well-liked satirical movie star panel present axed by the BBC in 2022. A brand-new version of the collection will kick off on Sunday, 1 February 2026, with Dara Ó Briain returning as host.
Within the line-up for a nine-episode collection, you possibly can spot fan-favourite comedians reminiscent of Rhys James, Sara Pascoe, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ahir Shah, Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan, Hugh Dennis, Sarah Keyworth, Lou Sanders, Glenn Moore, Ellie Taylor and Russell Howard. Some well-known codecs will probably be returning, together with “If that is the reply, what’s the query?” and “Scenes we’d wish to see”.
One other collection that includes comedians is Zero Stars, a brand-new present during which Roisin Conaty and Sara Pascoe journey the world, visiting locations with the worst or strangest evaluations.