5Action

This article is about the channel formerly known as Paramount Network. For the channel formerly known as The Paramount Channel, later Paramount Comedy, see Comedy Central (British TV channel).

5Action
Logo used since 2022
CountryUnited Kingdom
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format
Ownership
OwnerParamount Networks UK & Australia
ParentChannel 5 Broadcasting Limited
Sister channels
History
Launched
  • 4 July 2018; 6 years ago (2018-07-04) (as Paramount Network)
  • 19 January 2022; 2 years ago (2022-01-19) (as 5Action)
Replaced5Spike
Former namesParamount Network (2018–2022)
Links
Websitechannel5.com
Availability
Terrestrial
FreeviewChannel 33
FreesatChannel 132

5Action is a British free-to-air television channel owned by Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited,[1] a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paramount Global, which is grouped under Paramount Networks UK & Australia division. 5Action features a range of programming from the Channel 5 stable as well as other content from the UK and US, focusing on action, crime and wrestling, aiming towards a male audience.[2]

  1. ^ "Ofcom | TV Cable and Satellite". static.ofcom.org.uk.
  2. ^ "'Paramount Network' Channel is Changing to 5Action". 22 December 2021.