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5 STAR (United Kingdom) SRT and HLS / DASH channel feed

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DELIVERY LINE
HOTEL & HOSPITALITY EUR 40 per channel / month, per property
LATENCY < 400 ms In-room viewing in one property, any number of rooms
WHAT YOU GET
  • One property, any number of rooms
  • Works with our player appliance, your headend, or Smart TV apps
  • EPG and metadata feed available as a priced add-on, not part of the rate
  • In-room viewing rights as standard, distribution rights on request
5 STAR as it is on air right now

The channel features a variety of programming that includes reality shows, factual documentaries, and entertainment series. Sample titles such as 'Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords' and 'Traffic Cops' highlight its focus on real-life situations and drama, while shows like 'Friends' and 'Home and Away' provide scripted entertainment. The schedule also includes shopping segments, making it a versatile option for viewers looking for both information and leisure content.

This channel is suitable for IPTV operators, hotels, and OTT platforms targeting English-speaking audiences in the UK. It can be included in entertainment packages or tiers aimed at guests who appreciate a blend of factual and scripted programming. The varied content appeals to a wide demographic, including younger viewers and adults seeking engaging television.

Produced in English for the UK market, the channel offers 23 programmes per day, ensuring a full schedule. The mix of genres, including shopping and entertainment, can attract a broad audience. The presence of popular titles and a diverse range of categories enhances its appeal for commercial partnerships.

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TODAY ON 5 STAR

ON 5 STAR TODAY 3 programmes until 23:59
  1. 5′ ON AIR
    Entertainment News on 5

    A daily round-up of showbiz news and gossip from around the world, focusing on celebrities, movies, music and entertainment.

  2. 90′
    Inferno

    Thriller starring Tom Hanks and Felicity Jones. Robert Langdon enters into a race against time to halt the release of a virus developed by a crazed geneticist. (2016)

  3. 90′
    Piers Morgan Uncensored

    Piers presents his unmissable verdict on the day’s global events with an hour of fearless debate, straight-talking interviews with the world's leading figures, and plenty of fun.

Titles, synopses, categories and artwork come from the same EPG data feed you receive with the channel: XMLTV or REST, 14 days ahead, 5 STAR included.

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THE FEED

GenreEntertainment
LanguageEnglish
Originthe United Kingdom
VideoHD 1080i
Bitrate8 Mbps per channel
Hand-offSRT (AES-256) · HLS / DASH (CMAF)
Cloud DVR7-day catch-up, replay and start-over
MultiDRMWidevine, PlayReady, FairPlay
EPGXMLTV and REST API, 14 days ahead, and today’s listings are above
Origins6 core sites, dual origin per feed
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HOW TO GET IT

  1. Add 5 STAR to a package. Pick the other channels you need from the catalogue. 1535 feeds are on the headend, and choose SRT or adaptive HLS / DASH.
  2. Confirm the rights. We state in writing which territories and platforms this channel may be used for, per your order.
  3. Receive your endpoints. SRT hosts, ports and passphrases, or the HLS / DASH manifest and EPG URL, are issued within 12 hours.
  4. Scale monthly. Add or drop channels each month; volume discounts from ten channels and term discounts up to 15% are applied automatically.

Add-ons per channel: MultiDRM EUR 19 · Cloud DVR & replay EUR 29 · Restart & start-over EUR 15 · EPG & metadata feed EUR 9. Delivery lines: SRT delivery EUR 150 · HLS / DASH adaptive EUR 200. All figures per channel per month, excl. VAT.