[michael21]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...annel-5-plus-1

Richard Desmond prepares to launch Channel 5+1
Timeshifted version of Channel 5 to be broadcast on Freeview, Freesat and BSkyB from early December

Big Brother: one of Channel 5's shows. Photograph: Lewis Whyld/PA
Richard Desmond's Channel 5 is to launch a one-hour timeshifted version of its main terrestrial network next month.

Channel 5+1 will launch on Freeview, Freesat and BSkyB in early December.

The broadcaster said the new channel, which will give viewers the chance to catch up on Channel 5 shows such as Big Brother, CSI and children's strand Milkshake, is also "expected" to be available via Virgin Media at some point next year.

Channel 5+1 will join the broadcaster's existing one-hour timeshifted spin-offs from digital channels 5* and 5USA.

ITV launched a timeshifted variant of its flagship channel in January. Channel 4+1 has been on air since August 2008.

this will be good for when there some think ele on at 10pm so you can watch bb at 11pm