AS an early Christmas present 5’s streaming service is giving users access to hundreds more hours of free on-demand entertainment.
This bonus bonanza is the result of the broadcaster’s improved partnerships and new deals, so get ready to sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
The good news comes after 5 expanded its collaboration with AMC Networks International (AMCNI) and made a new deal with Hearst Networks.
Vice President of Distribution at 5, Kiaran Saunders, said: “Our partnerships with AMCNI UK and Hearst Networks represent a significant step in our strategy to deliver a deep, rich selection of content to audiences and advertisers.
“With these new FAST channels and on-demand collections, we continue to strengthen 5’s position as a leading destination for premium programming across a range of genres – particularly true crime where AMC and Hearst have a best-in-class offering.”
New AMCNI channels
While an exact date is yet to be revealed, the new AMCNI channels coming at some point this December are as follows:
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AMC Cupid
For everyone looking for love or getting ready to say “I do”, here’s the channel for you.
AMC Cupid is packed with shows and content related to weddings and dating.
It features programmes like Million Dollar Matchmaker, Match Made in Heaven and My Fair Wedding with David Tutera.
AMC Reality
If you can never get enough unscripted TV, AMC Reality could become a firm favourite.
Here you will be able to find some of the most popular present and old-school reality shows.
Titles such as Amazing Wedding Cakes, Growing Up Hip Hop, LA Hair and many more will be available.
Love After Lockup
All about couples ready for romance during every stage of the incarceration experience.
The ultimate show about looking for true love and second chances during the penal process now has its very own channel.
Love After Lockup will broadcast continuous runs of Love After Lockup episodes and related franchise content.
True Crime UK
If cold cases, gruesome murders and serial killers are your thing, check out True Crime UK.
It is the destination for original true crime shows.
It hosts titles including Cold Cases Reopened, Donal MacIntyre’s Killer Evidence, Killers: Caught on Camera, Murder by the Sea, Murder UK, Secrets of a Murder Detective and Wrongly Accused.
New Heart Network channels
Coming during the first three months of 2026, Heart Network’s new channels and on demand libraries will be:
Inside Crime
This channel delves into the headlines behind some of Great Britain’s most infamous crimes.
It provides fans of the genre with a peek inside real-life courtrooms, crime scenes and police files.
Inside Crime will have series such as Britain’s Darkest Taboos, Crimes That Shook Britain and What the Killer Did Next.
Mystery TV
Going behind the scenes of the wonderfully weird, supernatural and unexplained phenomena.
Mystery TV is stacked with UFOs, aliens, paranormal activity and much more, lifting the lid on government coverups and conspiracies.
It will showcase programmes like Declassified, Strangest Things, Weird or What? with William Shatner and Top Secret UFO Projects.
