Sister channel to Channel 5, 5USA and 5SELECT, 5STAR is the home of some of the most talked about factual entertainment shows from the UK, reaches over a quarter of the UK viewing public each month and continues to establish itself as a must-see entertainment destination for young people. Reaching a staggering quarter of the UK viewing public each month, the channel offers a mix of original content including Nightmare Neighbour Next Door, Filthy House SOS and Rich Kids Go Skint. 5STAR is home to thoughtful, agenda-driven documentaries, factual entertainment with a purpose, drama and diverse comedy for younger audiences. The channel launched in October 2006 and rebranded as 5STAR in 2016, under the ownership of Viacom International Media Networks. Built around a variety of original, high-quality programmes, 5STAR’s offering includes smash hits like Rich Kids Go Skint - an insightful examination of the wealth divide, balancing a serious subject matter with enlightening entertainment - and Young, Dumb & Banged Up in the Sun, sitting alongside blockbuster films, first-look soaps and now, UK drama in the form of Clink. 5STAR’s other successes include Celebs on the Farm and spin-off Celebs on the Ranch, returnable, lovable formats such as Extreme Hair Wars and Baby Ballroom, and street magic series Dirty Tricks.
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