What channel number is E4 on Freeview?

E4 is on channel 13 on Freeview. You can find it on any Freeview set-top box, Freeview Play device, or television with a built-in Freeview tuner. E4 is free-to-air and requires no subscription.

What channel is E4 on Sky?

E4 is on channel 135 on Sky (Sky Q, Sky Stream and Sky Glass). It is a free-to-air channel included in all Sky packages with no extra cost.

What channel is E4 on Virgin Media or Freesat?

E4 is available on both Virgin Media and Freesat, but the specific channel numbers can vary depending on your package and region. Check your on-screen electronic programme guide for the current number.

Can I watch E4 online for free?

Yes. E4 streams live and on demand for free via the Channel 4 streaming service at channel4.com and through the Channel 4 app, which is available on smart TVs, phones, tablets, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and most streaming sticks. You will need to create a free Channel 4 account to watch. E4 programmes are also available as catch-up on the same platform after broadcast.

Does E4 have adverts?

Yes. E4 is a commercial channel and carries advertising breaks during programmes, both on linear TV and when streaming via the free tier of the Channel 4 streaming service. This is how the channel is funded — there is no licence fee or subscription required to watch.

E4 Extra is a sister channel to E4, carrying additional repeats and extended content from the E4 library. It is on Freeview channel 31 and Sky channel 139. Like E4, it is free-to-air and requires no subscription.

E4 TV Guide

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E4 is free on Freeview channel 13 and streams live on Channel 4 streaming. Below is how to watch E4, its popular shows, and tonight's full UK guide.

What's on E4 today: the daytime schedule

E4's daytime is dominated by long runs of US sitcoms and comedy-dramas, with familiar imports filling much of the morning and afternoon. It's the kind of schedule designed for easy, all-day viewing, leading into a stronger, more current line-up in the evening.

E4 tonight: primetime and the evening schedule

E4's evening is aimed squarely at younger viewers, mixing US imports, reality formats and home-grown favourites. First-look episodes of Hollyoaks air on E4 ahead of their broadcast on Channel 4, and the channel is the regular home of Married at First Sight Australia and Married at First Sight UK, alongside new US comedy and drama at 8pm and 9pm.

Popular shows on E4

E4 has built a loyal younger audience around a recognisable mix of programmes:

Soap: Hollyoaks, shown first on E4 ahead of Channel 4.
Reality: Married at First Sight Australia, Married at First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating.
US comedy: The Big Bang Theory, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Modern Family.
Entertainment: Gogglebox repeats and comedy panel shows.

How to watch E4 live and on demand

E4 is on Freeview channel 13 and Sky channel 135. It is also carried on Virgin Media and Freesat — check your on-screen guide for the exact number in your area. You can watch E4 live and on demand free on Channel 4's streaming service at channel4.com and the Channel 4 app, on smart TVs, phones and streaming devices.

E4 +1, E4 Extra and the Channel 4 family

E4 has a one-hour timeshift channel, E4 +1, and a sister channel, E4 Extra, both showing more of E4's comedy and reality line-up. E4 is part of the wider Channel 4 family alongside More4 and Film4, and its programmes stream free on Channel 4's streaming service.

About E4

E4 launched in 2001 as Channel 4's entertainment channel for younger audiences. Free to watch and funded by advertising, it specialises in US comedy and drama imports, reality formats and first-look Hollyoaks, and forms part of the wider Channel 4 family of channels.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is E4 on Freeview?

E4 is on Freeview channel 13. On Sky it is channel 135, and it is also carried on Virgin Media and Freesat.

What's on E4 tonight?

Tonight's E4 highlights are listed at the top of this page and update daily. The evening usually features first-look Hollyoaks, reality such as Married at First Sight, and US comedy and drama at 8pm and 9pm.

What time is Hollyoaks on E4?

First-look episodes of Hollyoaks air on E4 on weekday evenings, ahead of their broadcast on Channel 4 the following day. Every episode is also available to stream free on Channel 4.

Is E4 free to watch?

Yes. E4 is a free-to-air channel funded by advertising. You can watch it live at no cost on Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat, or stream it free on Channel4.com.

How do I watch E4 live online?

Watch E4 live and on demand free at Channel4.com or on the Channel 4 app, available on most smart TVs and streaming devices. You only need a free account.

What kind of shows are on E4?

E4 shows US comedy and drama imports, reality such as Married at First Sight Australia, and first-look Hollyoaks episodes, aimed mainly at younger viewers.