Advanced Television is reporting that Turner Broadcasting will launch its first free-to-air TV channel in the UK this summer – general entertainment network TruTV.
The 24-hour channel will air on an unconfirmed slot on the Freeview, Freesat and YouView platforms.
Distribution deals with Sky and Virgin Media are expected to be revealed shortly.
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