The Guardian launches FAST channel on Rakuten TV [read more]
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A new Guardian-branded FAST (Free Ad Supported Television) channel launches today (Thursday 10 March) on one of Europe's leading VOD platforms Rakuten TV. This gives audiences in the UK and across Europe the opportunity to enjoy a range of Guardian documentaries and video journalism content, as part of the new partnership.
The deal marks the first time the Guardian's award-winning documentaries and videos will appear on a scheduled, linear channel as part of the Guardian’s global digital network.
From an Oscar-winning short films and a BAFTA-nominated documentaries to hard-hitting original series, The Guardian will bring its world-class video journalism to life on Rakuten TV.
The Guardian FAST channel will be available in the 43 countries where Rakuten TV is distributed, reaching more than 110 millions households via its branded remote-control button and pre-installed app on select Samsung, LG and Vestel Smart TV devices, among others, as well as on Samsung's own FAST TV service Samsung TV Plus in select countries.
