Freeview, Sky Q and Virgin users unlock FREE film channel, but you should wait to watch
GREAT! is rolling out a new movie channel for viewers on Freeview, Freesat, Sky Q and Virgin Media. The new channel will be completely free to watch, with advertisement breaks enabling the broadcaster to air an endless stream of films. However, you might want to wait before switching over to the new channel.
That’s because the latest addition to Sky Q, Freeview and Virgin Media set-top boxes is GREAT! Movies Christmas. It will appear in TV Guides nationwide from Thursday September 23, 2021. That seems to pretty early to be watching festive classics. In fact, watching Christmas films back-to-back before we’ve seen the back of Halloween or Bonfire Night seems a little premature, truth be told.
Sky Cinema launches a dedicated festive movie channel each year, however, this is only available to those who pay for the Sky Cinema plan. This is available on Sky Q, NOW (formerly NOW TV), and Virgin Media set-top boxes.
In contrast, GREAT! Movies Christmas will be completely free-to-air. According to the company behind the channel, Narrative Entertainment, it “will be bursting with feel-good festive films, ranging from Christmas classics, new premieres and wonderfully indulgent treats.”
