Legend (TV channel)

Legend
Broadcast areaUnited Kingdom
Ireland
Programming
Picture format576i 16:9 SDTV
Timeshift serviceHorror Channel +1 (2010–2022)
Ownership
OwnerAMC Networks International
Paramount Networks UK & Australia
ParentCBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership
Sister channelsTrue Crime
True Crime Xtra
Legend Xtra
History
Launched3 May 2004; 20 years ago (2004-05-03)
Former namesThe Horror Channel (2004–2006)
Zone Horror (2006–2010)
Horror Channel (2010–2022)
Links
Websitewww.legend-tv.co.uk
Availability
Terrestrial
FreeviewChannel 41
Streaming media
Virgin TV AnywhereWatch live (UK only)
FilmOnWatch live

Legend,[1][2] formerly Zone Horror[3] and Horror Channel,[4] is a British free-to-air television channel specialising in sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, action and cult series. It is broadcast in the UK and Ireland. The channel is known for its horror movies during the evenings and early hours with its schedule featuring in the Films section of the Radio Times rather than with the General Entertainment channels.[5]

  1. ^ "StackPath". 30 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Horror Channel Becomes LEGEND as July Schedule Unveiled". 30 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Airwolf Season 3".
  4. ^ "Freeview / Freesat Changes: CBS Channels Getting Big Revamp". 23 June 2022.
  5. ^ Radio Times, 25 June - 1 July 2022