wedotv Expands on Freeview U.K.

Freeview has welcomed the launch of wedotv BIG stories on channel 275, expanding its diverse content offering to U.K. audiences.

“The launch of wedotv BIG stories on Freeview marks another important milestone in our U.K. expansion,” said Philipp Rotermund, CEO of wedotv. “We are delighted to strengthen our presence on the platform and to bring engaging, high-quality storytelling to a wider audience. With wedotv movies now available as a DTT channel powered by advanced ad-tech capabilities, we are combining the scale of broadcast with the precision and flexibility of digital.”

Both channels are powered by Synapse and facilitated by Global Distribution Services, a content aggregator and distributor on the U.K. DTT platform. wedotv BIG stories brings viewers a slate of factual and documentary programming, while wedotv movies offers a curated selection of popular films.

“We are proud to support wedotv in expanding its footprint on Freeview,” said Tanya Kronfli, CEO of Global Distribution Services. “By leveraging Synapse’s technology stack—including FAST, SSAI and CMP—we are enabling a seamless blend of linear broadcast and IP innovation. This launch reflects our commitment to delivering scalable, future-ready channel solutions while maximizing reach and monetization opportunities on the U.K.’s leading free-to-air platform.”