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We spent seven nights watching only ad-supported telly in the UK — ITVX, Channel 4, Pluto TV and the rest — to see if 'free' is a bargain or a billing in attention. Here's the keep-or-ditch verdict, plus the setup we'd actually recommend.
The TV Licence is the best part of £175 a year, and the streaming giants still want your direct debit too. We weigh up what the BBC actually delivers in 2026, when cancelling is the sensible move, and whether the whole thing still earns its keep.
The 2026 festive schedules are taking shape, and it is a mixed bag of cosy winners, streamer flexes and a few programmes that should be quietly moved to 2am. Here are the 12 shows worth your December evenings, plus three to swerve.