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Franco Colapinto

2024-08-27T16:34:39Z

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{{short description|Argentine racing driver}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox racing driver
| name = Franco Colapinto
| image = Conferencia de prensa Colapinto ACA octubre 2023 - BugWarp (13) (cropped).jpg
| imagesize =
| caption = Colapinto in 2023.
| nationality = {{flagicon|ARG}} Argentine
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|2003|05|27}}
| birth_place = [[Pilar, Buenos Aires]], Argentina
| family =
| racing licence = [[File:FIA Gold Driver.png|12px]] [[FIA Gold Categorisation|FIA Gold]]
| current series = [[FIA Formula 1 Championship]]
| first year = [[2023 Formula 2 Championship|2023]]
| current team = [[Williams Racing]]
| former teams =
| car number = 12
| starts = 14 (14 entries)
| wins = 1
| podiums = 2
| poles = 0
| fastest laps = 1
| best finish = 25th
| year = [[2023 Formula 2 Championship|2023]]
| module =
| prev series = [[FIA Formula 3 Championship]] [[Intercontinental GT Challenge]] [[GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup]] [[FIA World Endurance Championship]] [[European Le Mans Series]] [[Formula Regional European Championship|FR European Championship]] [[Asian Le Mans Series]] [[Toyota Racing Series]] [[Formula Renault Eurocup]] [[Euroformula Open Championship]] [[F4 Spanish Championship]]
| prev series years = [[2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship|2022]]–[[2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship|23]] [[2021 Intercontinental GT Challenge|2021]] [[2021 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup|2021]] [[2021 FIA World Endurance Championship|2021]] [[2021 European Le Mans Series|2021]] [[2021 Formula Regional European Championship|2021]] [[2021 Asian Le Mans Series|2021]] [[2020 Toyota Racing Series|2020]] [[2019 Formula Renault Eurocup|2019]]–[[2020 Formula Renault Eurocup|2020]] [[2019 Euroformula Open Championship|2019]] [[2018 F4 Spanish Championship|2018]]–[[2019 F4 Spanish Championship|2019]]
| titles = [[F4 Spanish Championship]]
| title years = [[2019 F4 Spanish Championship|2019]]
| awards =
| award years =
}}

'''Franco Alejandro Colapinto''' ({{IPA|es|ˈfɾan.ko aleˈxandɾo ko.laˈpin.to}}; born 27 May 2003) is an Argentine<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.infobae.com/deportes/2021/10/02/el-nuevo-sueno-argentino-para-la-formula-1-quien-es-franco-colapinto-la-joven-promesa-a-la-que-todos-apuntan-para-dar-el-salto/|title=El nuevo sueño argentino para la Fórmula 1: quién es Franco Colapinto, la joven promesa a la que todos apuntan para dar el salto|website=[[Infobae]]|language=es-AR|date=2 October 2021|access-date=2 October 2021}}</ref> racing driver who is currently competing in the [[2024 Formula One World Championship]] with [[Williams Racing]]. He previously competed in the [[2024 FIA Formula 2 Championship|2024 FIA Formula 2]] Championship for MP Motorsport, before replacing [[Logan Sargeant]] as a Williams Formula One driver. He is the [[2019 F4 Spanish Championship|2019 F4 Spanish]] champion and a race winner in the [[European Le Mans Series]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Franco Colapinto - Racing driver - Official Website - HOME|url=https://francolapinto.com/|access-date=2020-11-09|website=Franco Colapinto|language=en-GB}}</ref> He is a member of the [[Williams Driver Academy]].

== Career ==
=== Karting ===
Colapinto started karting at the age of nine.<ref name="Franco">{{Cite web|title=Franco|url=https://francolapinto.com/franco/|access-date=2020-11-09|website=Franco Colapinto|language=en-GB}}</ref> He won the Argentine Championship in 2016 and again in 2018, alongside a victory in the 2018 [[Karting at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics|Youth Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fia.com/news/fia-supports-e-kart-race-buenos-aires|title=FIA Supports E-Kart race in Buenos Aires|date=2018-10-15|website=Federation Internationale de l'Automobile|language=en|access-date=2020-04-04}}</ref>

=== Lower formulas ===

Colapinto made his car racing debut in 2018, participating in the final round of the [[F4 Spanish Championship]], driving for [[Drivex|Drivex School]]. In 2019 Colapinto signed with [[Fernando Alonso|FA Racing]] by [[Drivex]] for a full campaign in the [[2019 F4 Spanish Championship|F4 Spanish Championship]]. He took the title by winning all three races in the season finale<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://formularapida.net/colapinto-gana-en-montmelo-y-se-proclama-campeon-de-la-f4-espanola/|title=Colapinto gana en Montmeló y se proclama campeón de la F4 Española|last=Moreno|first=Guillermo|date=2019-11-09|website=Formula Rápida|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=4 April 2020}}</ref> bringing his debut car racing season tally to eleven victories, 13 podiums and 14 pole positions.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-11|title=BULLET ATHLETE FRANCO COLAPINTO WINS FIA SPANISH F4|url=https://francolapinto.com/2019/11/11/bullet-athlete-franco-colapinto-wins-fia-spanish-f4/|access-date=2020-11-09|website=Franco Colapinto|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bulletsportsmanagement.com/2019/11/11/bullet-athlete-franco-colapinto-wins-fia-spanish-f4/|title=BULLET ATHLETE FRANCO COLAPINTO WINS FIA SPANISH F4|date=2019-11-11|website=Bullet Sports Management Ltd.|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-04}}</ref>

=== Euroformula Open ===
During the 2019 season, Colapinto drove for Drivex as a guest driver in the [[2019 Euroformula Open Championship|2019]] round at [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.formulascout.com/franco-colapinto-ef-open-rp-motorsport/51169|title=Fernando Alonso protege Franco Colapinto joins Euroformula Open, RP Motorsport returns|last=Wood|first=Elliot|work=FormulaScout|date=June 4, 2019|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref>

=== Formula Renault Eurocup ===
[[File:FREC 2021 Spielberg Nr. 43 Colapinto.jpg|thumb|Colapinto during the [[2021 Formula Regional European Championship]] at the [[Red Bull Ring]].]]
Drivex also ran Colapinto during the [[2019 Formula Renault Eurocup|2019 season]] at Spa and [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|Catalunya]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.renaultsport.com/the-mid-way-point-of-the-season-at-spa.html|title=The mid-way point of the season at Spa|date=July 24, 2019|accessdate=May 21, 2020|archive-date=19 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019064225/https://www.renaultsport.com/the-mid-way-point-of-the-season-at-spa.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rs.recette.sbh.sx/victor-martins-sweeps-barcelona-weekend.html?lang=en|title=Victor Martins sweeps Barcelona weekend|date=September 29, 2019|accessdate=May 21, 2020}}</ref> In July 2020, Colapinto joined the championship<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-06|title=BULLET ATHLETE FRANCO COLAPINTO SIGNS WITH MP MOTORSPORT FOR FORMULA RENAULT EUROCUP|url=https://francolapinto.com/2020/07/06/bullet-athlete-franco-colapinto-signs-with-mp-motorsport-for-formula-renault-eurocup/|access-date=2020-11-09|website=Franco Colapinto|language=en-GB}}</ref> full-time with Dutch outfit [[MP Motorsport]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://formulascout.com/franco-colapinto-steps-up-to-formula-renault-eurocup-with-mp-motorsport/64175|title=Franco Colapinto to Formula Renault Eurocup with MP Motorsport|last=Wood|first=Elliot|work=FormulaScout|date=July 6, 2020|accessdate=July 6, 2020}}</ref>

=== Toyota Racing Series ===
In January 2020, Colapinto joined Kiwi Motorsport for the [[2020 Toyota Racing Series|2020 championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bulletsportsmanagement.com/2019/12/18/franco-colapinto-enters-toyota-racing-series/|title=FRANCO COLAPINTO ENTERS TOYOTA RACING SERIES|date=2019-12-18|website=Bullet Sports Management Ltd.|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-04}}</ref> The season saw him claim a race win in [[Hampton Downs Motorsport Park|Hampton Downs]] and further 7 podiums and end the championship third overall, clinching the rookie championship win.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-18|title=FRANCO COLAPINTO WINS 'ROOKIE' TITLE AND TAKES THIRD OVERALL IN TRS|url=https://francolapinto.com/2020/02/18/franco-colapinto-wins-rookie-title-and-takes-third-overall-in-trs/|access-date=2020-11-09|website=Franco Colapinto|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bulletsportsmanagement.com/2020/02/18/franco-colapinto-wins-rookie-title-and-takes-third-overall-in-trs/|title=FRANCO COLAPINTO WINS 'ROOKIE' TITLE AND TAKES THIRD OVERALL IN TRS|date=2020-02-18|website=Bullet Sports Management Ltd.|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-04}}</ref>

=== FIA Formula 3 ===
==== 2022 ====
[[File:FIA F3 Austria 2022 Nr. 29 Colapinto.jpg|thumb|Colapinto driving the [[Dallara F3 2019]] during the [[2022 Spielberg Formula 3 round]]]]
In October 2020, Colapinto joined [[MP Motorsport]] for the first day of post-season testing at [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|Catalunya]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/1adVEb0Qc7KV681beoa5dt/fia-formula-3-returns-to-action-for-barcelona-post-season-test|title=FIA Formula 3 returns to action for Barcelona post-season test|date=October 4, 2020|accessdate=October 10, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/11pSniissmSSmQ6JR3pSc0/nannini-tops-day-1-of-post-season-testing-in-barcelona-ahead-of-hughes|title=Nannini tops Day 1 of post-season testing in Barcelona, ahead of Hughes|date=October 5, 2020|accessdate=October 10, 2020}}</ref> He did likewise the following year at [[Circuit Ricardo Tormo|Valencia]], but ended up signing for [[Van Amersfoort Racing]] instead for the [[2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship|2022 season]], partnering [[Rafael Villagómez]] and [[Reece Ushijima]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://formulascout.com/franco-colapinto-gets-fia-f3-drive-with-van-amersfoort-racing/89299|title=Franco Colapinto gets FIA F3 drive with Van Amersfoort Racing|website=Formula Scout|last=Allen|first=Peter|date=2022-02-03|access-date=2022-02-03}}</ref> The Argentinian started his F3 career with a pole position on his and his team's debut in the series at [[2022 Sakhir Formula 3 round|Sakhir]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=QUALIFYING: Colapinto takes Sakhir pole for Van Amersfoort Racing on debut |url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/ |access-date=2022-03-18 |website=FIAFormula3® - The Official F3® Website |language=en}}</ref> He went on to win the Sprint Race at [[2022 Imola Formula 3 round|the following round]] in [[Imola Circuit|Imola]], scoring his and VAR's maiden victory in the series.<ref>{{Cite web |title=F3 Imola: Colapinto wins sprint as Collet, Hadjar collide |url=https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f3/news/f3-imola-colapinto-wins-sprint-as-collet-hadjar-collide/10143129/ |access-date=2022-05-06 |website=www.motorsport.com |date=23 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Throughout the season Colapinto took three more podium finishes at the [[2022 Spielberg Formula 3 round|Spielberg]], [[2022 Budapest Formula 2 round|Budapest]] and [[2022 Zandvoort Formula 3 round|Zandvoort]] rounds and a second Sprint Race win at the final round in [[2022 Monza Formula 3 round|Monza]] to finish ninth in the drivers' standings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Calendar & Results for the FIA Formula 3 2022 Championship: The Road to F1. |url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/ |access-date=2023-01-12 |website=FIAFormula3® - The Official F3® Website |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Driver Standings for the FIA Formula 3 2022 Championship |url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/ |access-date=2023-01-12 |website=FIAFormula3® - The Official F3® Website |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2023 ====
[[File:FIA F3 Austria 2023 Nr. 10 Colapinto (1).jpg|thumb|Colapinto driving for [[MP Motorsport]] during the [[2023 Spielberg Formula 3 round]]]]
In September, Colapinto partook in the 2022 post-season test, again with [[MP Motorsport]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=20 September 2022|title=FIA F3 reveals full entry list for post-season Jerez test|url=https://formulascout.com/fia-f3-reveals-full-entry-list-for-post-season-jerez-test/98888|access-date=10 January 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}}</ref> On January 9, 2023, he was announced as MP Motorsport's driver for the [[2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship|2023 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://formulascout.com/franco-colapinto-joins-williams-as-f1-junior-and-moves-to-mp-in-f3/102701|title=Franco Colapinto joins Williams as F1 junior and moves to MP in F3|date=9 January 2023|access-date=10 January 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en}}</ref>

At the season-opening [[2023 Sakhir Formula 3 round|Sakhir round]], Colapinto qualified 12th and consequently claimed pole position for the Sprint Race, where he crossed the line in second place behind [[Pepe Martí]]. He finished 10th in the Feature Race on Sunday, scoring one more point.

Colapinto went on to qualify 7th in Melbourne. He started the Sprint Race in sixth place and climbed up the order to claim his first victory of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SPRINT RACE: Colapinto takes measured win amidst the drama in Melbourne |url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/ |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=FIAFormula3® - The Official F3® Website |language=en}}</ref> However, after post-race inspections found all three MP Motorsport cars to have infringed technical regulations, he was disqualified from the Sprint Race along with his teammates [[Jonny Edgar]] and [[Mari Boya]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Colapinto loses Sprint Race win after technical infringement |url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/ |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=FIAFormula3® - The Official F3® Website |language=en}}</ref> He then crashed out of the Feature Race, departing Australia without points.

Since then, Colapinto went on to consistently score points on every round of the calendar, aside from the Spielberg Sprint Race where he finished 13th and the season-ending Monza Feature Race in which he retired with a suspension failure after contact in the first lap. He ended the season fourth in the Drivers' Championship, with two wins at the Silverstone and Monza Sprint Races and three podium finishes at Sakhir, Catalunya and Budapest.

==== Macau Grand Prix ====
Colapinto was set to part in the [[2023 Macau Grand Prix]] with MP Motorsport.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=25 October 2023|title=Two-time winner Ticktum headlines 2023 Macau GP entry list|url=https://formulascout.com/two-time-winner-ticktum-headlines-2023-macau-gp-entry-list/112654|access-date=25 October 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}}</ref> However, he withdrew from the event last-minute due to a broken collarbone he sustained prior to the final F3 round, and was replaced by [[Dennis Hauger]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=11 November 2023|title=2021 FIA F3 champion Hauger replaces Colapinto in MP's Macau line-up|url=https://formulascout.com/2021-fia-f3-champion-hauger-replaces-colapinto-in-mps-macau-line-up/113164|access-date=12 November 2023|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}}</ref>

=== FIA Formula 2 ===
==== 2023 ====
In October 2023, Colapinto was announced to be replacing [[Jehan Daruvala]], moving up to [[FIA Formula 2|Formula 2]] for the final race in [[2023 Yas Island Formula 2 round|Yas Marina]] and the full [[2024 Formula 2 Championship|2024 season]] with [[MP Motorsport]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Franco Colapinto graduates to F2 with MP Motorsport for Yas Marina finale and 2024 season|date=25 October 2023|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3xqA1gjmbZmVVZugWnvtPv/franco-colapinto-graduates-to-f2-with-mp-motorsport-for-yas-marina-finale|access-date=26 October 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}</ref> Ahead of his F2 debut, Colapinto expressed that "it's going to be tough" yet he was "super excited".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Colapinto: 'Privilege' to make early F2 debut with progression not results the focus ahead of 2024|date=23 November 2023|url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5c5bSFsCeyv3CRX8sZOx5T/colapinto-privilege-to-make-early-f2-debut-with-progression-not-results-the|access-date=11 December 2023|website=FIA_F2® - The Official F2® Website|language=en}}</ref> He finished 19th in the sprint race, but retired from the feature race due to a sensor issue.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Academy Report: Trio try something new|date=27 November 2023|url=https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/fac6cfdb-71ae-4b2a-8e5a-9773e71c1552/academy-report-trio-try-something-new|access-date=11 December 2023|website=[[Williams Racing]]|language=en}}</ref>

==== 2024 ====
[[File:FIA F2 Austria 2024 Nr. 12 Colapinto.jpg|thumb|Colapinto driving the [[Dallara F2 2024]] during the [[2024 Spielberg Formula 2 round]]]]
Colapinto partners [[2021 FIA Formula 3 Championship|2021 FIA Formula 3 champion]] [[Dennis Hauger]] for the [[2024 Formula 2 Championship|2024 season]]. He takes his first Formula 2 win at the 2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix during the Sprint race.

=== Asian Le Mans Series ===
In February 2021, Colapinto joined G-Drive Racing #25 for the 2021 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailysportscar.com/2021/02/03/2021-asian-le-mans-series-36-car-entry-assembles.html|title=2021 Asian Le Mans Series, 36 Car Entry Assembles|date=February 3, 2021|accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref> The season saw him claim 3 podiums in 4 races, and end the championship third overall, with his co-drivers [[Rui Andrade (racing driver)|Rui Andrade]] and John Falb.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailysportscar.com/2021/02/20/jota-win-asian-le-mans-series-finale-in-a-thriller-26-g-drive-crew-take-the-title.html|title=2JOTA Win Asian Le Mans Series Finale In A Thriller! #26 G-Drive Crew Take The Title|date=February 20, 2021|accessdate=March 4, 2021}}</ref>

=== Formula One ===
In January 2023, Colapinto was announced to be joining the [[Williams Driver Academy]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Franco Colapinto joins Williams Racing Driver Academy|date=9 January 2023|url=https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/4a325da4-5ed8-4db6-812f-a6921f86a0bb/franco-colapinto-williams-racing-driver-academy-announcement|access-date=10 January 2023|website=[[Williams Racing]]|language=en}}</ref>

Colapinto made his debut in a [[Formula One car]] with the [[Williams FW45]], during the 2023 F1 post-season test at [[Yas Marina Circuit|Yas Marina]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Franco Colapinto to drive Williams Racing F1 car in Abu Dhabi|date=1 November 2023|url=https://francolapinto.com/2023/11/01/franco-colapinto-to-drive-williams-racing-f1-car-in-abu-dhabi/|access-date=2 November 2023|website=francolapinto.com|language=en}}</ref> Colapinto set the 22nd fastest time overall, completing 65 laps, to be the first Argentine to drive an F1 car since [[Gastón Mazzacane]], who last competed in the [[2001 San Marino Grand Prix]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Franco and Zak reflect on the Post-Season Test|date=29 November 2023|url=https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/7b3c2de7-2b4f-408f-8bc6-3f770ba34170/franco-and-zak-reflect-on-the-post-season-test|access-date=11 December 2023|website=[[Williams Racing]]|language=en}}</ref>

Colapinto made his debut in a Formula One race weekend for the [[2024 British Grand Prix]], driving for [[Williams Racing|Williams]] in the first practice session (FP1) in place of [[Logan Sargeant]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 July 2024 |title=Franco Colapinto to take the wheel in Silverstone FP1 session
|url=https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/a18c22db-1129-4c95-9349-b0eb50f3e80e/franco-colapinto-to-take-the-wheel-in-silverstone-fp1 |access-date=1 July 2024 |website=[[Williams Racing]]}}</ref> Ahead of his FP1 debut, Colapinto stated that it was a "historic moment" representing Argentina.<ref>{{Cite web|title='It’s a historic moment' – Colapinto on his 'mega' FP1 chance at Silverstone with Williams and representing Argentina|date=3 July 2024|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/its-a-historic-moment-colapinto-on-his-mega-fp1-chance-at-silverstone-with.3pX4QW9X76vxWa6uvCafr4|access-date=3 July 2024|website=[[Formula 1]]|language=en}}</ref>

On 27 August 2024, following the Dutch Grand Prix, it was announced that Colapinto would be replacing [[Logan Sargeant]] as a Williams Formula One driver for the remainder of the 2024 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Williams Racing announces that Franco Colapinto will race with the team for the remainder of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season|date=27 August 2024|url=https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/fd43d928-0914-42ff-b9ee-394342064dc4/williams-racing-team-statement?srsltid=AfmBOooSqAvclDh6ceY19B7HcYD9lWY5Aj8CNnAf6IRrI--9NvYo3m8c|access-date=27 August 2024|website=[[Williams Racing]]|language=en}}</ref> Colapinto is the first Formula One driver from Argentina since [[Gastón Mazzacane]], who last raced in 2001.

==Personal life==
Colapinto is of Italian descent. He names [[Lewis Hamilton]] and [[Ayrton Senna]] as his favourite drivers and [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps]] as his favourite track.<ref name="Franco"/> He is a [[Boca Juniors]] supporter.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tycsports.com/automovilismo/colapinto-y-su-pasion-por-boca-usara-el-numero-12-en-la-f2-id563161.html|title=Colapinto y su pasión por Boca: usará el número 12 en la F2|language=Spanish|publisher=[[Torneos y Competencias]]|date=8 February 2024}}</ref>

== Karting record ==

=== Karting career summary ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 85%; text-align:center"
!Season
!Series
!Team
!Position
|-
!2013
| align="left" |Rotax Max Buenos Aires — Micro Max
| align="left" |
|NC
|-
!2014
| align="left" |Argentine Championship — Promocional
| align="left" |
|6th
|-
!2015
| align="left" |Argentine Championship — Pre-Junior
| align="left" |Acosta Kart Division
|NC
|-
! rowspan="5" |2016
| align="left" |Argentine Championship — Sudam Junior
| align="left" |
|10th
|-
| align="left" |SKUSA SuperNationals — X30 Junior
| align="left" |
|12th
|-
| align="left" |ROK Cup International Final — Junior ROK
| align="left" |Baby Race Srl
|9th
|-
| align="left" |Argentine Championship — Pre-Junior
| align="left" |
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''1st'''
|-
| align="left" | [[CIK-FIA Karting European Championship|CIK-FIA European Championship]] — [[KF3|OKJ]]
| align="left" |Baby Race Srl
| NC†
|-
! rowspan="3" |2017
| align="left" |South Garda Winter Cup — [[KF3|OKJ]]
| align="left" |
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" |'''2nd'''
|-
| align="left" |SKUSA SuperNationals — X30 Junior
| align="left" |CRG Nordam
|23rd
|-
| align="left" |[[Karting World Championship|CIK-FIA World Championship]] — [[KF3|OKJ]]
| align="left" |Baby Race Srl
|35th
|-
! rowspan="8" |2018
| align="left" |[[WSK Champions Cup]] — [[OK (karting)|OK]]
| rowspan="7" align="left" |CRG Spa
|22nd
|-
| align="left" |South Garda Winter Cup — [[OK (karting)|OK]]
|17th
|-
| align="left" |Trofeo Andrea Margutti — [[OK (karting)|OK]]
|24th
|-
| align="left" |[[WSK Super Master Series]] — [[OK (karting)|OK]]
|46th
|-
| align="left" |[[CIK-FIA Karting European Championship|CIK-FIA European Championship]] — [[KF2|OK]]
|69th
|-
| align="left" |WSK Open Cup — [[OK (karting)|OK]]
|32nd
|-
| align="left" |[[Karting World Championship|CIK-FIA World Championship]] — [[KF2|OK]]
|45th
|-
|align=left|[[Karting at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics]]
|
|style="background:#FFFFBF;" |'''1st'''
|}

=== Complete CIK-FIA Karting European Championship results ===
([[Template:Motorsport driver results legend|key]]) (Races in '''bold''' indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year
! Team
!Class

!1
!2
!3
!4
!5
!6
!7
!8
!9
!10
!11
!12
!DC
!Points
|-
| 2016
!nowrap| Baby Race Srl
![[KF3|OKJ]]
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |ZUE QH {{small|65}}
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" |ZUE PF {{small|24}}
| style="background:#FFCFCF;" |ZUE R {{small|DNQ}}
| style="background:#;" |ADR QH {{small|}}
| style="background:#;" |ADR PF {{small|}}
| style="background:#;" |ADR R {{small|}}
| style="background:#;" |PRT QH {{small|}}
| style="background:#;" |PRT PF {{small|}}
| style="background:#;" |PRT R {{small|}}
| style="background:#;" |GEN QH {{small|}}
| style="background:#;" |GEN PF {{small|}}
| style="background:#;" |GEN R {{small|}}
! style="background:#EFCFFF;" | NC
! style="background:#EFCFFF;" | 0
|-
| 2018
!nowrap| CRG Spa
! [[OK (karting)|OK]]
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | SAR QH {{small|70}}
| style="background:#FFCFCF;" | SAR R {{small|DNQ}}
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | PFI QH {{small|51}}
| style="background:#FFCFCF;" | PFI R {{small|DNQ}}
| style="background:#;" | AMP QH {{small|}}
| style="background:#;" | AMP R {{small|}}
| style="background:#;" | ALB QH {{small|}}
| style="background:#;" | ALB R {{small|}}
|
|
|
|
! style="background:#EFCFFF;" | 69th
! style="background:#EFCFFF;" | 0
|}

== Racing record ==

=== Racing career summary ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%; text-align:center"
! Season
! Series
! Team
! Races
! Wins
! Poles
! F/Laps
! Podiums
! Points
! Position
|-
! 2018
|align=left| [[2018 F4 Spanish Championship|F4 Spanish Championship]]
|align=left| [[Drivex|Drivex School]]
| 4
| 1
| 2
| 0
| 2
| 49
| 9th
|-
!rowspan=3| 2019
|align=left| [[2019 F4 Spanish Championship|F4 Spanish Championship]]
|align=left rowspan=2| [[Drivex|Drivex School]]
| 21
| 11
| 10
| 10
| 13
| 325
|style="background:#FFFFBF;"| '''1st'''
|-
|align=left| [[2019 Euroformula Open Championship|Euroformula Open Championship]]
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 27th
|-
|align=left| [[2019 Formula Renault Eurocup|Formula Renault Eurocup]]
|align=left| [[Fernando Alonso|FA]] Racing by [[Drivex]]
| 4
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| NC†
|-
!rowspan=2| 2020
|align=left| [[2020 Formula Renault Eurocup|Formula Renault Eurocup]]
|align=left| [[MP Motorsport]]
| 20
| 2
| 0
| 2
| 9
| 213.5
|style="background:#FFDF9F;"| '''3rd'''
|-
|align=left| [[2020 Toyota Racing Series|Toyota Racing Series]]
|align=left| [[MP Motorsport|Kiwi Motorsport]]
| 15
| 1
| 1
| 2
| 8
| 315
|style="background:#FFDF9F;"| '''3rd'''
|-
! rowspan="7" | 2021
|align=left| [[2021 Formula Regional European Championship|Formula Regional European Championship]]
|align=left| [[MP Motorsport]]
| 16
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 4
| 140
| 6th
|-
|align=left| [[2021 Asian Le Mans Series|Asian Le Mans Series]]
|rowspan=4 align=left| [[G-Drive Racing]]
| 4
| 0
| 3
| 3
| 3
| 66
|style="background:#FFDF9F;"| '''3rd'''
|-
|align=left| [[2021 European Le Mans Series|European Le Mans Series]]
| 6
| 1
| 1
| 1
| 2
| 74
| 4th
|-
|align=left| [[2021 FIA World Endurance Championship|FIA World Endurance Championship - LMP2]]
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| NC†
|-
|align=left| [[2021 24 Hours of Le Mans|24 Hours of Le Mans - LMP2]]
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| N/A
| 7th
|-
|align=left| [[2021 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup|GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup - Silver]]
|align=left| [[Team WRT|ROFGO Racing with Team WRT]]
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 11
| 27th
|-
|align=left| [[2021 Intercontinental GT Challenge|Intercontinental GT Challenge]]
|align=left| [[Team WRT]]
|1
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|NC
|-
! 2022
|align=left| [[2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship|FIA Formula 3 Championship]]
|align=left| [[Van Amersfoort Racing]]
| 18
| 2
| 1
| 0
| 5
| 76
| 9th
|-
! rowspan="2" | 2023
|align=left| [[2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship|FIA Formula 3 Championship]]
| rowspan="2" align="left" | [[MP Motorsport]]
| 18
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 5
| 110
| 4th
|-
|align=left| [[2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship|FIA Formula 2 Championship]]
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 25th
|-
! rowspan="2" | 2024
|align=left| [[2024 Formula 2 Championship|FIA Formula 2 Championship]]
|align=left| [[MP Motorsport]]
| 16
| 1
| 0
| 3
| 3
| 92*
| 5th*
|-
| align="left" | [[2024 Formula One World Championship|Formula One]]
|align=left| [[Williams Racing]]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}
† As Colapinto was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points. 
* Season still in progress.

=== Complete F4 Spanish Championship results ===
([[Template:Motorsport driver results legend|key]]) (Races in '''bold''' indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year
! Team
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! 15
! 16
! 17
! 18
! 19
! 20
! 21
! DC
! Points
|-
| [[2018 F4 Spanish Championship|2018]]
!nowrap| [[Drivex|Drivex School]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Ciudad del Motor de Aragón|ARA 1]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Ciudad del Motor de Aragón|ARA 2]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Ciudad del Motor de Aragón|ARA 3]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Circuit Ricardo Tormo|CRT 1]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Circuit Ricardo Tormo|CRT 2]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Circuit Ricardo Tormo|CRT 3]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Autódromo Internacional do Algarve|ALG 1]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Autódromo Internacional do Algarve|ALG 2]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Autódromo Internacional do Algarve|ALG 3]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT 1]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT 2]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Circuito de Jerez|JER 1]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Circuito de Jerez|JER 2]]
| style="background:#;" | [[Circuito de Jerez|JER 3]]
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Circuito de Navarra|NAV 1]] {{small|5}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Circuito de Navarra|NAV 2]] {{small|5}}
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" | [[Circuito de Navarra|NAV 3]] {{small|2}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | [[Circuito de Navarra|NAV 4]] {{small|1}}
|
|
|
! 9th
! 49
|-
| [[2019 F4 Spanish Championship|2019]]
!nowrap| [[Drivex|Drivex School]]
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | '''''[[Circuito de Navarra|NAV 1]]''''' {{small|1}}
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" | '''[[Circuito de Navarra|NAV 2]]''' {{small|3}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | '''[[Circuito de Navarra|NAV 3]]''' {{small|6}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Circuit Paul Ricard|LEC 1]] {{small|4}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Circuit Paul Ricard|LEC 2]] {{small|7}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | ''[[Circuit Paul Ricard|LEC 3]]'' {{small|4}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | [[Ciudad del Motor de Aragón|ARA 1]] {{small|1}}
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | [[Ciudad del Motor de Aragón|ARA 2]] {{small|14}}
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | ''[[Ciudad del Motor de Aragón|ARA 3]]'' {{small|11}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | '''''[[Circuit Ricardo Tormo|CRT 1]]''''' {{small|1}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | ''[[Circuit Ricardo Tormo|CRT 2]]'' {{small|1}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | ''[[Circuit Ricardo Tormo|CRT 3]]'' {{small|1}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Circuito de Jerez|JER 1]] {{small|4}}
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" | [[Circuito de Jerez|JER 2]] {{small|3}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | '''''[[Circuito de Jerez|JER 3]]''''' {{small|1}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | '''''[[Autódromo Internacional do Algarve|ALG 1]]''''' {{small|1}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | '''[[Autódromo Internacional do Algarve|ALG 2]]''' {{small|1}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | '''''[[Autódromo Internacional do Algarve|ALG 3]]''''' {{small|4}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | '''[[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT 1]]''' {{small|1}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | '''[[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT 2]]''' {{small|1}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | ''[[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT 3]]'' {{small|1}}
! style="background:#FFFFBF;" | 1st
! style="background:#FFFFBF;" | 325
|}

=== Complete Formula Renault Eurocup results ===
([[Template:Motorsport driver results legend|key]]) (Races in '''bold''' indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year
! Team
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! 15
! 16
! 17
! 18
! 19
! 20
! DC
! Points
|-
| [[2019 Formula Renault Eurocup|2019]]
!nowrap| [[Fernando Alonso|FA]] Racing by [[Drivex]]
| [[Autodromo Nazionale di Monza|MNZ 1]]
| [[Autodromo Nazionale di Monza|MNZ 2]]
| [[Silverstone Circuit|SIL 1]]
| [[Silverstone Circuit|SIL 2]]
| [[Circuit de Monaco|MON 1]]
| [[Circuit de Monaco|MON 2]]
| [[Circuit Paul Ricard|LEC 1]]
| [[Circuit Paul Ricard|LEC 2]]
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 1]] {{small|12}}
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 2]] {{small|20}}
| [[Nürburgring|NÜR 1]]
| [[Nürburgring|NÜR 2]]
| [[Hungaroring|HUN 1]]
| [[Hungaroring|HUN 2]]
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT 1]] {{small|11}}
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT 2]] {{small|10}}
| [[Hockenheimring|HOC 1]]
| [[Hockenheimring|HOC 2]]
| [[Yas Marina Circuit|YMC 1]]
| [[Yas Marina Circuit|YMC 2]]
! NC†
! 0
|-
| [[2020 Formula Renault Eurocup|2020]]
!nowrap| [[MP Motorsport]]
| style="background:#ffffbf;" | [[Autodromo Nazionale Monza|MNZ 1]] {{small|1}}
| style="background:#ffdf9f;" | [[Autodromo Nazionale Monza|MNZ 2]] {{small|3}}
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | [[Imola Circuit|IMO 1]] {{small|6}}
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | [[Imola Circuit|IMO 2]] {{small|7}}
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | [[Nürburgring|NÜR 1]] {{small|7}}
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | [[Nürburgring|NÜR 2]] {{small|6}}
| style="background:#cfcfff;" | ''[[Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours|MAG 1]]'' {{small|13}}
| style="background:#efcfff;" | [[Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours|MAG 2]] {{small|Ret}}
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | [[Circuit Zandvoort|ZAN 1]] {{small|6}}
| style="background:#ffdf9f;" | [[Circuit Zandvoort|ZAN 2]] {{small|3}}
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT 1]] {{small|6}}
| style="background:#ffdf9f;" | [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT 2]] {{small|3}}
| style="background:#ffffbf;" | [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 1]] {{small|1‡}}
| style="background:#cfcfff;" | [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 2]] {{small|12}}
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | [[Imola Circuit|IMO 1]] {{small|4}}
| style="background:#dfdfdf;" | ''[[Imola Circuit|IMO 2]]'' {{small|2}}
| style="background:#dfffdf;" | [[Hockenheimring|HOC 1]] {{small|4}}
| style="background:#ffdf9f;" | [[Hockenheimring|HOC 2]] {{small|3}}
| style="background:#ffdf9f;" | [[Circuit Paul Ricard|LEC 1]] {{small|3}}
| style="background:#ffdf9f;" | [[Circuit Paul Ricard|LEC 2]] {{small|3}}
! style="background:#ffdf9f;" | 3rd
! style="background:#ffdf9f;" | 213.5
|}
† As Colapinto was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points. 
‡ Half points awarded as less than 75% of race distance was completed.

=== Complete Toyota Racing Series results ===
([[Template:Motorsport driver results legend|key]]) (Races in '''bold''' indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year
! Team
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! 15
! DC
! Points
|-
| [[2020 Toyota Racing Series|2020]]
!nowrap| Kiwi Motorsport
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Highlands Motorsport Park|HIG 1]] {{small|9}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Highlands Motorsport Park|HIG 2]] {{small|6}}
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" | [[Highlands Motorsport Park|HIG 3]] {{small|2}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Teretonga Park|TER 1]] {{small|4}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Teretonga Park|TER 2]] {{small|5}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Teretonga Park|TER 3]] {{small|8}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Hampton Downs Motorsport Park|HMP 1]] {{small|5}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | [[Hampton Downs Motorsport Park|HMP 2]] {{small|1}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Hampton Downs Motorsport Park|HMP 3]] {{small|8}}
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" | [[Pukekohe Park Raceway|PUK 1]] {{small|3}}
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" | [[Pukekohe Park Raceway|PUK 2]] {{small|3}}
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" | [[Pukekohe Park Raceway|PUK 3]] {{small|2}}
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" | '''[[Manfeild: Circuit Chris Amon|MAN 1]]''' {{small|3}}
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" | ''[[Manfeild: Circuit Chris Amon|MAN 2]]'' {{small|2}}
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" | ''[[Manfeild: Circuit Chris Amon|MAN 3]]'' {{small|2}}
! style="background:#ffdf9f;" | 3rd
! style="background:#ffdf9f;" | 315
|}

=== Complete Asian Le Mans Series results ===
([[:Template:Motorsport driver results legend|key]]) (Races in '''bold''' indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year
! Team
! Class
! Chassis
! Engine
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! Pos.
! Points
|-
| [[2021 Asian Le Mans Series|2021]]
!nowrap| [[G-Drive Racing]]
! LMP2
!nowrap| [[Oreca 07|Aurus 01]]
!nowrap| [[Gibson Technology|Gibson]] GK428 4.2 L [[V8 engine|V8]]
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | '''[[Dubai Autodrome|DUB 1]]''' {{small|4}}
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" | '''[[Dubai Autodrome|DUB 2]]''' {{small|2}}
| style="background:#FFDF9F;" | '''[[Yas Marina Circuit|ABU 1]]''' {{small|3}}
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" | [[Yas Marina Circuit|ABU 2]] {{small|2}}
! style="background:#FFDF9F;" | 3rd
! style="background:#FFDF9F;" | 66
|}

=== Complete Formula Regional European Championship results ===
([[Template:Motorsport driver results legend|key]]) (Races in '''bold''' indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year
! Team
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! 15
! 16
! 17
! 18
! 19
! 20
! DC
! Points
|-
| [[2021 Formula Regional European Championship|2021]]
!nowrap| [[MP Motorsport]]
| style="background:#FFFFFF;" | [[Imola Circuit|IMO 1]] {{small|WD}}
| style="background:#FFFFFF;" | [[Imola Circuit|IMO 2]] {{small|WD}}
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT 1]] {{small|28†}}
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT 2]] {{small|Ret}}
| style="background:#FFFFFF;" | [[Circuit de Monaco|MCO 1]] {{small|WD}}
| style="background:#FFFFFF;" | [[Circuit de Monaco|MCO 2]] {{small|WD}}
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | [[Circuit Paul Ricard|LEC 1]] {{small|12}}
| style="background:#CFCFFF;" | [[Circuit Paul Ricard|LEC 2]] {{small|12}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Circuit Zandvoort|ZAN 1]] {{small|5}}
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" | ''[[Circuit Zandvoort|ZAN 2]]'' {{small|2}}
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 1]] {{small|Ret}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 2]] {{small|6}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | '''''[[Red Bull Ring|RBR 1]]''''' {{small|1}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | '''''[[Red Bull Ring|RBR 2]]''''' {{small|4}}
| style="background:#FFFFBF;" | '''''[[Circuit Ricardo Tormo|VAL 1]]''''' {{small|1}}
| style="background:#DFDFDF;" | [[Circuit Ricardo Tormo|VAL 2]] {{small|2}}
| style="background:#EFCFFF;" | [[Mugello Circuit|MUG 1]] {{small|Ret}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Mugello Circuit|MUG 2]] {{small|5}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Monza Circuit|MNZ 1]] {{small|7}}
| style="background:#DFFFDF;" | [[Monza Circuit|MNZ 2]] {{small|6}}
! 6th
! 140
|}
† Driver did not finish the race, but was classified as they completed more than 90% of the race distance.

=== Complete European Le Mans Series results ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year
! Entrant
! Class
! Chassis
! Engine
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! Rank
! Points
|-
| [[2021 European Le Mans Series|2021]]
!nowrap| [[G-Drive Racing]]
! LMP2
!nowrap| [[Oreca 07|Aurus 01]]
!nowrap| [[Gibson Technology|Gibson]] GK428 4.2 L V8
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya|CAT]] {{small|4}}
|style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[Red Bull Ring|RBR]] {{small|2}}
|style="background:#FFFFBF;"| [[Circuit Paul Ricard|LEC]] {{small|1}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| '''''[[Autodromo Nazionale Monza|MNZ]]''''' {{small|8}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA]] {{small|NC}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[Algarve International Circuit|ALG]] {{small|5}}
! 4th
! 74
|}

=== Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%"
|-
! Year
! Team
! Co-Drivers
! Car
! Class
! Laps
! {{Tooltip|Pos.|Overall Position}}
! {{Tooltip|Class Pos.|Class Position}}
|-
! [[2021 24 Hours of Le Mans|2021]]
|align="left"nowrap| {{flagicon image|Russian Automobile Federation flag.svg|link=Russian Automobile Federation}} [[G-Drive Racing]]
|align="left"nowrap| {{flagicon image|Russian Automobile Federation flag.svg|link=Russian Automobile Federation}} [[Roman Rusinov]] {{flagicon|NED}} [[Nyck de Vries]]
|align="left" nowrap| [[Oreca 07|Aurus 01]]-[[Gibson Technology|Gibson]]
| LMP2
| 358
| 12th
| 7th
|}

=== Complete FIA Formula 3 Championship results ===
([[Template:Motorsport driver results legend|key]]) (Races in '''bold''' indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year
! Entrant
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! 15
! 16
! 17
! 18
! DC
! Points
|-
| [[2022 FIA Formula 3 Championship|2022]]
!nowrap| [[Van Amersfoort Racing]]
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2022 Sakhir Formula 3 round|BHR SPR]] {{small|25}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| '''[[2022 Sakhir Formula 3 round|BHR FEA]]''' {{small|5}}
|style="background:#FFFFBF;"| [[2022 Imola Formula 3 round|IMO SPR]] {{small|1}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2022 Imola Formula 3 round|IMO FEA]] {{small|22}}
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2022 Barcelona Formula 3 round|CAT SPR]] {{small|Ret}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2022 Barcelona Formula 3 round|CAT FEA]] {{small|8}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2022 Silverstone Formula 3 round|SIL SPR]] {{small|13}}
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2022 Silverstone Formula 3 round|SIL FEA]] {{small|Ret}}
|style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[2022 Spielberg Formula 3 round|RBR SPR]] {{small|3}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2022 Spielberg Formula 3 round|RBR FEA]] {{small|6}}
|style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[2022 Budapest Formula 3 round|HUN SPR]] {{small|2}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2022 Budapest Formula 3 round|HUN FEA]] {{small|15}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2022 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 3 round|SPA SPR]] {{small|15}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2022 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 3 round|SPA FEA]] {{small|12}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2022 Zandvoort Formula 3 round|ZAN SPR]] {{small|13}}
|style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[2022 Zandvoort Formula 3 round|ZAN FEA]] {{small|3}}
|style="background:#FFFFBF;"| [[2022 Monza Formula 3 round|MNZ SPR]] {{small|1}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2022 Monza Formula 3 round|MNZ FEA]] {{small|15}}
! 9th
! 76
|-
| [[2023 FIA Formula 3 Championship|2023]]
!nowrap| [[MP Motorsport]]
|style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[2023 Sakhir Formula 3 round|BHR SPR]] {{small|2}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2023 Sakhir Formula 3 round|BHR FEA]] {{small|10}}
|style="background:#000000; color:white;"| [[2023 Melbourne Formula 3 round|MEL SPR]] {{small|DSQ}}
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2023 Melbourne Formula 3 round|MEL FEA]] {{small|Ret}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2023 Monte Carlo Formula 3 round|MON SPR]] {{small|4}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2023 Monte Carlo Formula 3 round|MON FEA]] {{small|6}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2023 Barcelona Formula 3 round|CAT SPR]] {{small|6}}
|style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[2023 Barcelona Formula 3 round|CAT FEA]] {{small|2}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2023 Spielberg Formula 3 round|RBR SPR]] {{small|13}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2023 Spielberg Formula 3 round|RBR FEA]] {{small|4}}
|style="background:#FFFFBF;"| [[2023 Silverstone Formula 3 round|SIL SPR]] {{small|1}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2023 Silverstone Formula 3 round|SIL FEA]] {{small|8}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2023 Budapest Formula 3 round|HUN SPR]] {{small|7}}
|style="background:#FFDF9F;"| [[2023 Budapest Formula 3 round|HUN FEA]] {{small|3}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2023 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 3 round|SPA SPR]] {{small|5}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2023 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 3 round|SPA FEA]] {{small|10}}
|style="background:#FFFFBF;"| [[2023 Monza Formula 3 round|MNZ SPR]] {{small|1}}
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2023 Monza Formula 3 round|MNZ FEA]] {{small|Ret}}
! 4th
! 110
|}

=== Complete FIA Formula 2 Championship results ===
([[:Template:Motorsport driver results legend|key]]) (Races in '''bold''' indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:85%"
! Year
! Entrant
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! 15
! 16
! 17
! 18
! 19
! 20
! 21
! 22
! 23
! 24
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! 27
! 28
! DC
! Points
|-
| [[2023 Formula 2 Championship|2023]]
!nowrap| [[MP Motorsport]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Sakhir Formula 2 round|BHR SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Sakhir Formula 2 round|BHR FEA]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Jeddah Formula 2 round|JED SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Jeddah Formula 2 round|JED FEA]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Melbourne Formula 2 round|MEL SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Melbourne Formula 2 round|MEL FEA]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Baku Formula 2 round|BAK SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Baku Formula 2 round|BAK FEA]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Monte Carlo Formula 2 round|MCO SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Monte Carlo Formula 2 round|MCO FEA]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Barcelona Formula 2 round|CAT SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Barcelona Formula 2 round|CAT FEA]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Spielberg Formula 2 round|RBR SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Spielberg Formula 2 round|RBR FEA]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Silverstone Formula 2 round|SIL SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Silverstone Formula 2 round|SIL FEA]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Budapest Formula 2 round|HUN SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Budapest Formula 2 round|HUN FEA]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 2 round|SPA SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 2 round|SPA FEA]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Zandvoort Formula 2 round|ZAN SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Zandvoort Formula 2 round|ZAN FEA]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Monza Formula 2 round|MNZ SPR]]
|style="background:#;"| [[2023 Monza Formula 2 round|MNZ FEA]]
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2023 Yas Island Formula 2 round|YMC SPR]] {{small|19}}
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2023 Yas Island Formula 2 round|YMC FEA]] {{small|Ret}}
|
|
! 25th
! 0
|-
| [[2024 Formula 2 Championship|2024]]
!nowrap| [[MP Motorsport]]
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2024 Sakhir Formula 2 round|BHR SPR]] {{small|18}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2024 Sakhir Formula 2 round|BHR FEA]] {{small|6}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2024 Jeddah Formula 2 round|JED SPR]] {{small|11}}
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2024 Jeddah Formula 2 round|JED FEA]] {{small|Ret}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2024 Melbourne Formula 2 round|MEL SPR]] {{small|4}}
|style="background:#000000; color:white;"| [[2024 Melbourne Formula 2 round|MEL FEA]] {{small|DSQ}}
|style="background:#FFFFBF;"| ''[[2024 Imola Formula 2 round|IMO SPR]]'' {{small|1}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2024 Imola Formula 2 round|IMO FEA]] {{small|5}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2024 Monte Carlo Formula 2 round|MON SPR]] {{small|5}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2024 Monte Carlo Formula 2 round|MON FEA]] {{small|13}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2024 Barcelona Formula 2 round|CAT SPR]] {{small|18}}
|style="background:#DFDFDF;"| [[2024 Barcelona Formula 2 round|CAT FEA]] {{small|2}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2024 Spielberg Formula 2 round|RBR SPR]] {{small|11}}
|style="background:#DFDFDF;"| ''[[2024 Spielberg Formula 2 round|RBR FEA]]'' {{small|2}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2024 Silverstone Formula 2 round|SIL SPR]] {{small|5}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| ''[[2024 Silverstone Formula 2 round|SIL FEA]]'' {{small|4}}
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| [[2024 Budapest Formula 2 round|HUN SPR]] {{small|5}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2024 Budapest Formula 2 round|HUN FEA]] {{small|13}}
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| [[2024 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 2 round|SPA SPR]] {{small|8}}
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| [[2024 Spa-Francorchamps Formula 2 round|SPA FEA]] {{small|Ret}}
|style="background:#;"| [[2024 Monza Formula 2 round|MNZ SPR]] {{small|}}
|style="background:#;"| [[2024 Monza Formula 2 round|MNZ FEA]] {{small|}}
|style="background:#;"| [[2024 Baku Formula 2 round|BAK SPR]] {{small|}}
|style="background:#;"| [[2024 Baku Formula 2 round|BAK FEA]] {{small|}}
|style="background:#;"| [[2024 Losail Formula 2 round|LSL SPR]] {{small|}}
|style="background:#;"| [[2024 Losail Formula 2 round|LSL FEA]] {{small|}}
|style="background:#;"| [[2024 Yas Island Formula 2 round|YMC SPR]] {{small|}}
|style="background:#;"| [[2024 Yas Island Formula 2 round|YMC FEA]] {{small|}}
! 6th*
! 96*
|}

=== Complete Formula One participations ===
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|{{F1|2024}}
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!nowrap|[[Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains|Mercedes-AMG]] F1 M15 [[V6 engine|V6]] [[Turbocharger|t]]
|[[2024 Bahrain Grand Prix|BHR]]
|[[2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix|SAU]]
|[[2024 Australian Grand Prix|AUS]]
|[[2024 Japanese Grand Prix|JPN]]
|[[2024 Chinese Grand Prix|CHN]]
|[[2024 Miami Grand Prix|MIA]]
|[[2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix|EMI]]
|[[2024 Monaco Grand Prix|MON]]
|[[2024 Canadian Grand Prix|CAN]]
|[[2024 Spanish Grand Prix|ESP]]
|[[2024 Austrian Grand Prix|AUT]]
|style="background:#F1F8FF;"| [[2024 British Grand Prix|GBR]] {{small|TD}}
|[[2024 Hungarian Grand Prix|HUN]]
|[[2024 Belgian Grand Prix|BEL]]
|[[2024 Dutch Grand Prix|NED]]
|[[2024 Italian Grand Prix|ITA]]
|[[2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix|AZE]]
|[[2024 Singapore Grand Prix|SIN]]
|[[2024 United States Grand Prix|USA]]
|[[2024 Mexico City Grand Prix|MXC]]
|[[2024 São Paulo Grand Prix|SAP]]
|[[2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix|LVG]]
|[[2024 Qatar Grand Prix|QAT]]
|[[2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix|ABU]]
! –
! –
|}
* Season still in progress.

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
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* {{DriverDB driver|franco-alejandro-colapinto}}

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Comedy Feeds

2024-07-24T21:36:31Z

Aidenbliss789: updated release period

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'''''Comedy Feeds''''' is a sitcom / sketch show featured on [[BBC Three]] since 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Comedy Feeds|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01bhx0w|website=BBC Three|publisher=BBC|date=December 2015}}</ref> Each Comedy Feed showcases emerging new talent by making their pilot shows available exclusively on [[BBC iPlayer]].<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/y79TBLMBzKhljgqDc13YQy/about-the-bbc-three-comedy-feeds BBC Two – Comedy Feeds – About the BBC Three Comedy Feeds]</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{BBC programme}}
*{{IMDb title|tt3700542}}

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Sky Campus

2024-07-16T14:36:36Z

Aidenbliss789: /* Sky Sports productions */ added that soccer AM has ended

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'''Sky Studios''' (also known as '''Sky Campus''') is the headquarters of satellite broadcaster [[Sky Group|Sky]], and home to much of its programming output.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tech/satellite/news/a328147/sky-launches-233m-west-london-studio/|title=Sky launches £233m west London studio|date=4 July 2011|website=Digitalspy.com|access-date=30 October 2017}}</ref> The [[Isleworth]] campus consists of nine buildings plus ancillary structures, with three of those buildings containing television studios. The site is also a playout centre for many of Sky's channels.

There are ten conventional [[television studio]]s on site, alongside a number of [[Production control room|galleries]], purpose-built studios for news and sports news broadcasting, and post-production facilities.<ref name="spspostprod">{{cite web |title=Post Production |url=https://productionservices.sky/post-production/ |website=Sky Production Services |access-date=13 January 2020}}</ref> A number of the studios are available for independent production companies to hire.<ref name="spsstudios" />

[[Sky Sports]], [[Sky Sports News]] and [[Sky News]] all use the studios, alongside light entertainment shows such as ''[[Thronecast]]'', ''[[Skavlan]]'' and ''[[Harry Hill#Harry Hill's Tea Time (2016–2018)|Harry Hill's Tea Time]]''. Previously it has been the home of shows such as ''[[Brainiac: Science Abuse]]''.<ref name="tvstudiohist">[http://www.tvstudiohistory.co.uk/independent%20tv%20studios.htm#sky] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160426060947/http://www.tvstudiohistory.co.uk/independent%20tv%20studios.htm|date=26 April 2016}}</ref>

==Studio facilities==
The studios at [[Osterley]] are currently located across three main buildings.

===Sky Studios / Harlequin 1===
[[File:Aerial view of Sky campus in 2011.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Aerial view of Sky's campus in 2011, with only Sky Studios complete]]
Originally called Harlequin 1,<ref>{{cite web|title=Sustainable building for Sky|url=https://www.arup.com/projects/bskyb-harlequin-1|website=Arup|access-date=26 November 2017}}</ref> the Sky Studios building contains eight conventional studios located on the ground floor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arupassociates.com/en/case-studies/sky-studios/|title=Sky Studios|website=[[Arup Group|Arup]]|access-date=30 October 2017}}</ref>

*Studio 1 (50 ft x 36 ft approx) – a mixed use sports studio, used for programmes such as ''[[Monday Night Football (British TV programme)|Monday Night Football]]''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Fox |first1=David |title=Behind the scenes: Sky Sports passes agility test with revamped studios and sets |url=https://www.svgeurope.org/blog/headlines/sky-sports-2-0-passes-agility-test-with-revamped-studios-and-sets/ |access-date=9 January 2019 |work=SVG Europe |date=21 November 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
*Studio 2 (36 ft x 30 ft approx) – golf studio
*Studio 3 (36 ft x 25 ft approx) – a mixed use sports studio
*Studio 4 (20.6 m x 14.1 m)<ref name="spsstudios">{{cite web |title=Studios |url=https://productionservices.sky/studios/ |website=Sky Production Services |access-date=13 January 2020}}</ref> – a {{cvt|3126.5|sqft}} multi-purpose studio
*Studio 5 (15.6 m x 14.1 m)<ref name="spsstudios" /> – a {{cvt|2367.6|sqft}} multi-purpose studio
*Studio 6 (45 ft x 30 ft approx) – ''Sky News'' studio (including chromakey), previously used for ''[[Sunrise (British TV programme)|Sunrise]]''
*Studio 7 (35 ft x 30 ft approx) – used for ''[[Soccer Saturday]]''
*Studio 8 (10.6 m x 9.9 m)<ref name="spsstudios" /> – a {{cvt|1129.6|sqft}} multi-purpose studio used for programmes including Sky News' ''FYI'' children's news programme<ref>{{cite web |title=FYI, the brand-new weekly TV show from Sky Kids |url=https://live.firstnews.co.uk/fyi/sky-kids-fyi/ |website=First News Live! |access-date=20 January 2019 |date=9 November 2018}}</ref> and ''Saturday Social''

Studios 4 and 5 can be used together or separately thanks to a soundproof double door – combined, they are 122 ft long and {{cvt|5676.3|sqft}}.<ref name="spsstudios" /> Due to the door runners, [[camera pedestal]]s cannot be tracked over the studio join. Shows such as ''[[Thronecast]]'', ''[[Skavlan]]'' and ''[[Harry Hill#Harry Hill's Tea Time (2016–2018)|Harry Hill's Tea Time]]'' have been made in these studios.

Studios 6, 7 and 8 have dock doors which open directly onto an access road, whilst studio 5 has a dock door with a short access tunnel before another door opening out onto an access road. Studios 1, 2, 3 and 4 have scene dock doors which open out onto a scene dock.

There are also a number of non-conventional studios located elsewhere in the building.
*''Sky Sports News'' Newsroom on the 1st floor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/watch/tv-shows/sky-sports-news-hq/photos/9394525/sky-sports-news-hq-images-from-the-new-studio|title=Sky Sports News HQ studio – Photos|website=[[Sky Sports]]|access-date=30 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://recombu.com/digital/article/sky-sports-news-hq-first-look-at-the-new-studio|title=Sky Sports News HQ: First look at the new studio|website=Recombu.com|access-date=30 October 2017}}</ref>
*''[[Sportsline (Sky News)|Sportsline]]'' and ''Sky News'' sports bulletin studio - part of the ''Sky Sports News'' Newsroom
*''Studio 22 – Sky News'' weather studio on the 2nd floor

There are six production galleries on the ground floor alongside the conventional studios, with separate sound control rooms alongside each gallery. Any studio can be controlled from any gallery. Gallery 1 has been turned into a gallery which is capable of remote production for the [[EFL Championship]]. There is also a routing, distribution and [[instant replay]] hub in Studio 2's former control room, and Studio 7's control room is split into commentary booths and associated technical equipment. ''Sky Sports News'' is broadcast from Gallery 6. ''Sky News'' have two gallery facilities, PCR 21 and PCR 22, located on the second floor alongside Studio 22, which are used to control Studio 6, Studio 21, Studio 22, Millbank and the two City Studios. There are also a number of separate production galleries for remote sports production located elsewhere in the building.

===Sky 2===
Sky 2 is currently home of Sky Creative Agency and contains two television studios: one automated and one conventional.

*Studio F (18.5 m x 15 m,<ref name="spsstudios" /> formerly Studio 6) – a {{cvt|3004.9|sqft}} multi-purpose studio used for shows including ''[[Soccer AM]]'' and ''[[The Pledge (UK TV programme)|The Pledge]]''
*Studio G (50 ft x 40 ft approx, formerly Studio 7) – dedicated ''[[Sky Sports#Sky Sports Racing|Sky Sports Racing]]'' studio

Both studios share a covered scene dock but have separate production galleries. Studio F's gallery is located on the second floor, with access via a gantry from the studio floor, whilst Studio G's gallery is located on the same level as the studio. The ''[[Soccer AM]]'' (and previously, ''Game Changers'') exterior set is located next to these studios. Studio F hosted the 'Battle for Number 10' Conservative leadership programme in August 2022, with audience of around 60 people.

===Sky Central===
Sky Central is the largest building on site, and is home to a significant proportion of Sky's staff. It was completed in 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sky reaches new heights with its west London campus - onoffice magazine |url=https://www.onofficemagazine.com/architecture/item/5069-sky-reaches-new-heights-with-its-west-london-campus |website=www.onofficemagazine.com |access-date=17 August 2019 |language=en-gb |date=25 April 2017}}</ref> There is one studio in this building, located on the first floor.

*Studio 21 – ''Sky News'' main daytime and evening studio, colloquially known as 'The Glass Box'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/sky-news-broadcasts-from-new-studios-for-first-time/|title=Sky News broadcasts from new studios for first time – Press Gazette|website=Pressgazette.co.uk|access-date=30 October 2017}}</ref>

This studio is currently controlled from PCR 21 on the second floor of the Sky Studios building.

In addition, the atrium and mezzanine of Sky Central was used for [[Sky News]]' coverage of the [[2019 United Kingdom general election]].<ref name="electbroadcast">{{cite web |last1=Bickerton |first1=Jake |title=Sky News unveils advanced AR graphics for election night |url=https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/tech/sky-news-unveils-advanced-ar-graphics-for-election-night/5145585.article |website=Broadcast |access-date=22 December 2019 |language=en |date=11 December 2019}}</ref><ref name="electnewscast">{{cite web |title=Sky News turns HQ atrium into augmented reality canvas for election coverage |url=https://www.newscaststudio.com/2019/12/12/sky-news-election-coverage-augmented-reality/ |website=NewscastStudio |access-date=22 December 2019 |date=12 December 2019}}</ref>

==Former studio facilities==
There are a number of buildings previously containing television studios which have now been vacated.
[[File:Sky Sports TV in Brentford - panoramio.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Sky 7, demolished in October 2019]]

===Sky News Centre / Sky 1===

Built in 2004 and vacated in early 2018, with studio facilities moving to ''Sky Central'' and the ''Sky Studios'' building. Staff who previously occupied the Sky News Centre moved to a dedicated floor of the ''Sky Studios'' building.

*Studio A (8,000 square feet approx) – former main ''Sky News'' newsroom, and previously the main presentation studio<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newscaststudio.com/2009/02/04/sky-news-updates-studios/|title=SKY News updates studios|website=Newscaststudio.com|date=4 February 2009 |access-date=30 October 2017}}</ref>
*Studio B (40 ft x 30 ft approx) – previously a virtual reality studio
*Studio C (1,000 square feet approx) – formerly home of ''[[5 News]]'' from 2005 to 2012
*Studio D – a small interview/presentation studio

The main Sky News gallery was, until January 2018, located behind Studio A and could regularly be seen in the background of shots, alongside Sky News' [[Network operations center]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mattshearer.co.uk/2015/01/15/visit-sky-news/|title=Visit to SKY NEWS|website=Mattshearer.co.uk|date=15 January 2015 |access-date=30 October 2017}}</ref>

Parts of the building have now been modified for use as a scenery workshop.<ref>{{cite web |title=00558/A/P68 SKY 1 GRANT WAY ISLEWORTH TW7 5QD |url=http://planning.hounslow.gov.uk/Planning_CaseNo.aspx?strCASENO=P/2019/1420 |website=Planning Development Control |publisher=London Borough of Hounslow |access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>

===1989 warehouse===
The original five studios on the site have all been demolished as of October 2019.

* Studio 1 – original ''Sky Sports News'' studio with attached newsroom. Closed in 2011.
* Studio 2 (30 ft x 20 ft approx) – original ''Sky News'' studio, with the newsroom visible through a window at the back of the set. Closed in 2011.
* Studio 3 (35 ft x 20 ft approx) – generic / interchangeable sports presentation studio. Closed in 2011.
* Studio H (60 ft x 30 ft approx, formerly Studio 4) – the previous home of ''Soccer AM'', and also the home of Sky One's entertainment series Braniac: Science Abuse from 2006 onwards. When Harlequin 1 opened it was renamed 'Studio H', and closed in 2012, and was then used as a scenery workshop until mid 2019.<ref name="tvstudiohist" />
* Studio 5 (30 ft x 20 ft approx) – generic / interchangeable sports presentation studio. Closed in 2011.

As of October 2019, Studio H (which became part of building ''Sky 7'') has been demolished for the construction of the new ''Innovation Centre'',<ref name=innovcent1>{{cite web |title=Sky announces new Innovation Centre in latest phase of campus development |url=https://www.skygroup.sky/corporate/media-centre/articles/en-gb/Sky-announces-new-Innovation-Centre-in-latest-phase-of-campus-development |website=Sky |access-date=8 January 2019}}</ref><ref name=innovcent2>{{cite web |title=Sky to build new innovation centre in London |url=https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2018/05/21/sky-to-build-new-innovation-centre-in-london/ |website=Digital TV Europe |access-date=8 January 2019 |date=21 May 2018}}</ref> which also involved the demolition of the adjacent building, ''Sky 6''.

==Productions==
Some productions have been broadcast from different studios, so the studios listed are the most recently used.

===[[Sky Sports]] productions===
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* ''[[Cricket AM]]'' (2006–2013)
* ''Fantasy Football Club'' (2013–2017)
* ''GameChangers'' (Studio 4&5, 2013–present)
* ''[[Goals on Sunday]]'' (Studio 1, 1995–present)
* ''[[The Hundred (cricket)|The Hundred Draft]]'' (Studio 4&5, 2019)<ref>{{cite web |title=The date of The Hundred's first ever men's player draft announced |url=https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/1220831 |website=ecb.co.uk |publisher=The England and Wales Cricket Board |access-date=21 October 2019 |date=15 May 2019}}</ref>
* ''[[Monday Night Football (British TV programme)|Monday Night Football]]'' (Studio 1, 1992–2007, 2010–present)
* ''[[NFL on Sky Sports]]'' (Studio 1, 1992–present)
* ''[[Soccer AM]]'' (Studio F, 1995–2023)
* ''[[Soccer Saturday]]'' (Studio 7, 1992–present)
* ''[[Sky Sports News]]'' (SSN Newsroom, 1998–present)
* ''[[Sky Sports Racing]]'' (Studio G, 2019–present)
* ''[[Sunday Supplement]]'' (Studio F, 1999–present)
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===[[Sky News]] productions===
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* ''[[2015 United Kingdom general election debates#Cameron & Miliband: The Battle for Number 10 (26 March)|Cameron & Miliband: The Battle For Number 10]]'' (Studio 4&5, 2015)
* ''[[2016 Labour Party leadership election (UK)#Debates|Corbyn v Smith: The Battle for Labour]]'' (Studio 4&5, 2016)
* ''[[2019 Conservative Party (UK) leadership election#Television debates|Jeremy Hunt: The Battle for Number 10]]'' (Studio 21, 2019)
* ''[[2017 United Kingdom general election#Television debates|May v Corbyn: The Battle For Number 10]]'' (Studio 4&5, 2017)
* ''[[The Pledge (British TV programme)|The Pledge]]'' (Studio F, 2016–present)
* ''[[Sophy Ridge on Sunday]]'' (Studio 21, 2017–present)
* ''[[Sportsline (Sky News)|Sportsline]]'' (Bulletin Studio, 2012–present)
* ''[[Sunrise (British TV programme)|Sunrise]]'' (Studio 6, 1989–2019)
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===Sky productions===
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* ''Alan Carr's Binge Watch'' (Studio 4&5, 2018 non-TX pilot)
* ''[[Brainiac: Science Abuse]]'' (Studio H, 2006–2008)
* ''The [[Chris Ramsey (comedian)|Chris Ramsey]] Show'' (Studio 4&5, 2017–2018)
* ''Comedians Watching Football With Friends'' (Studio 4/5, 2019)<ref>{{cite web |title=Comedians Watching Football With Friends - Sky1 Comedy |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/comedians_watching_football_with_friends/ |website=British Comedy Guide |access-date=1 March 2019}}</ref>
* ''[[Cleverdicks]]'' (2012)
* ''[[The Devil's Dinner Party]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Thronecast]]'' (Studio 4&5, 2012–2019)
* ''[[Harry Hill#Harry Hill's Tea Time (2016–2018)|Harry Hill's Tea Time]]'' (Studio 4&5, 2017–2018)
* ''Playhouse: Live'' (Studio F, 2010)
* ''[[Romesh Ranganathan|Romesh's]] Look Back to the Future'' (Studio 4&5, 2018)
* ''[[The Russell Howard Hour]]'' (Studio 4&5, 2016 non-TX pilot)
* ''Sky Arts Sessions'' (Studio F / Studio 4&5, 2014–2015)
* ''West:Word'' (Studio F, 2018)<ref>{{cite web |title=West:Word (TV Series 2018– ) |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8410936/locations?ref_=tt_ql_dt_5 |website=[[IMDb]]|access-date=13 January 2019}}</ref>
{{div col end}}

===Other productions===
{{div col|colwidth=40em}}
* ''[[Football League Tonight]]'' (Studio F, 2015–2018)
* ''[[Football on 5]]'' (Studio F, 2015–2018)
* ''[[Live from Studio Five]]'' (2009–2011)
* ''[[RI:SE]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Skavlan]]'' (Studio 4&5, 2017–present)
* ''[[5 News]]'' (Studio C, 2005–2012)
{{div col end}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Sky Studios}}
* [http://www.tvstudiohistory.co.uk/independent%20tv%20studios.htm#sky Unofficial History of Sky Centre/Sky Studios] TV Studio History
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjs7rW7P70 LifeAtSky on YouTube – Dream big] Tour of Sky Campus

{{Sky Group}}
{{Media in the United Kingdom|television}}

[[Category:Buildings and structures in the London Borough of Hounslow]]
[[Category:Isleworth]]
[[Category:Mass media company headquarters in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Sky Group]]
[[Category:Sky News]]
[[Category:Television studios in London]]

RI:SE

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Aidenbliss789:

{{Short description|British breakfast television show for Channel 4}}
{{For|the former electoral alliance in Scotland|RISE – Scotland's Left Alliance}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2014}}
{{Infobox television
| image = RISEtitles.jpg
| genre = [[Breakfast television]]
| runtime = 2hr 15 mins
| creator =
| presenter = [[Dougie Anderson]] [[Tom Binns]] [[Liz Bonnin]] Henry Bonsu [[Edith Bowman]] [[Mark Durden-Smith]] [[Kirsty Gallacher]] [[Mel Giedroyc]] [[Kate Lawler]] [[Iain Lee]] [[Colin Murray]] [[Sue Perkins]] [[Chris Rogers (newscaster)|Chris Rogers]] Zora Suleman
| channel = [[Channel 4]]
| first_aired = {{start date|2002|4|29|df=yes}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2003|12|19|df=yes}}
| num_series = 2
| num_episodes =
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| company = [[BSkyB]] [[Princess Productions]]
| related = {{Plainlist|
* ''[[The Big Breakfast]]''
* ''[[Morning Glory (TV programme)|Morning Glory]]''
}}
}}

'''''RI:SE''''' is a [[breakfast television]] show made by [[Princess Productions]] in collaboration with [[BSkyB]] for [[Channel 4]] in the United Kingdom. It was scheduled to replace ''[[The Big Breakfast]]'' after declining ratings. It launched on 29 April 2002. The programme was broadcast between 06:55 and 09:00 in the morning - nationally in the UK. It ended on 19 December 2003.

==History==
Original presenters included [[Mark Durden-Smith]], [[Colin Murray]], [[Kirsty Gallacher]], [[Edith Bowman]], [[Tom Binns]], [[Chris Rogers (newscaster)|Chris Rogers]], [[Liz Bonnin]] and Henry Bonsu.

The show launched on 29 April 2002 with the voiceover guy commenting now on 4 a brand new way to wake up on Channel 4. There were no titles, just music in a high-tech studio with large video screens and a devoted news wall. The presenter Chris Rogers presented the top 6 stories before handing over to Kirsty Gallacher for the sport.

A pilot <ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arqa6zlUHWk |title=The First 25 {{!}} 16th July 2024 {{!}} The Chris Moyles Show |date=2024-07-15 |last=The Chris Moyles Show On Radio X |access-date=2024-07-16 |via=YouTube}}</ref>episode was filmed in real time with [[Chris Moyles]] during one of the commercial breaks he was asked by a woman from the production company what he thought of the show and he said that it was "just a bit boring" but Chris understood it is what the production company wanted

Its viewing figures did not meet initial expectations, and a variety of format changes were made to try to boost ratings. The programme began to model itself after ''The Big Breakfast'', with the presenters sitting as a couple in front of French windows, games, competitions, crew involvement and outside broadcasts with the likes of [[Mel Giedroyc]] and [[Sue Perkins]] drafted in. This was despite ratings increasing during its coverage of Big Brother 3 where over 500,000 tuned in.

Its first run underwent many presenting changes and producer departures as there was little interest in the show. Fans of ''The Big Breakfast'' who had reignited their interest in the show in 2002 when it returned to form disliked the new show over its opening comments of there not been any whooping crew members where the previous breakfast incumbent seemed to thrive upon.

Many criticised the show for its lack of titles, over reliance on a news ticker and six pack of news and unfunny features like search for a nobody, strap me down and lip service. The show was trounced in the ratings by GMTV. Sebastian Scott the executive producer who was present in the launch said that the expectation was for viewers to not watch it at length but to watch it in small increments.

Various presenter changes occurred where it was announced that Mark Durden Smith, Colin Murray, Liz Bonnin, Chris Rogers and Kirsty Gallacher would leave.

This happened in various stages throughout the latter part of 2002. The final episode of the year saw a reworking of Shakin Stevens Merry Christmas Everyone with Girls Aloud and Popstars The Rivals competitors and celebrities singing on the video. The famous blinking clock effect accompanied by a snowflake and a Christmas theme.

The show’s music changed on 1 October with the clock changing from white to yellow and the music soundtrack sounding more enlivened and more uplifting.

===Relaunch===
The show was relaunched on 20 January 2003 with presenters [[Iain Lee]] and [[Edith Bowman]]. Mel and Sue took over the final half-hour from 8:30.<ref>{{cite web |title=Comedy duo join new Rise line-up |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/2666381.stm |website=BBC News |date=16 January 2003}}</ref>  Bowman was later replaced by 2002 ''[[Big Brother (UK series 3)|Big Brother]]'' winner, [[Kate Lawler]]. Zora Suleman provided half-hourly news updates. [[Dougie Anderson]] was a stand-in presenter and also often reported from a record shop near the studio, as well as helping with the daily television review.

During the [[Iraq War]] the show was shortened to allow for Channel 4 News coverage to be shown. In the Summer of 2003, Mel and Sue left RI:SE and the show was solely presented by Iain, Kate and Dougie.

RI:SE gave extensive coverage to reality TV formats including [[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]], [[Pop Idol]] and [[The Salon (TV series)|The Salon]]. In Summer 2003, RI:SE launched a contest for a member of the public to become the "reality correspondent", a competition won by "Kitty"{{vague|date=January 2014}}, who remained with the show until the final episode.

Big Brother monitor "James"{{vague|date=January 2014}} joined Iain Lee and Kate Lawler, after winning a competition to give updates on events in the house and conducting live interviews with the latest evictees. One episode featured PJ{{vague|date=January 2014}} who joined Iain and Kate after the first housemate - Anouska - was evicted from the [[Big Brother (UK series 4)|Big Brother 4]] house. James also accompanied Kitty on the final show.

==Production==
Originally broadcast from [[Sky Campus|Sky's campus]] in [[Isleworth]], RI:SE moved to [[Whiteleys|Whiteley's Shopping Centre]] in [[Bayswater]], west London as part of the January 2003 relaunch - the more central location was intended to make it easier to book guests.

==Controversy==
The [[Independent Television Commission]] condemned the show for an episode aired in December 2002 in which [[religious satire|satirical jokes]] were made about [[Jesus Christ]].<ref>Julia Day [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2003/jan/27/broadcasting.channel4 ''RI:SE rapped over Jesus jibe''], MediaGuardian, Monday 27 January 2003</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2696517.stm ''Watchdog clears TV autopsy''], BBC, Monday, 27 January 2003</ref>

==Cancellation==
On 19 September 2003, the show was axed due to its continuous rating failures.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/channel-4-pulls-plug-ailing-breakfast-show-rise/190574|title=Channel 4 pulls the plug on ailing breakfast show RI:SE}}</ref>

The last episode was shown on 19 December 2003, and had the most popular guests from the previous months including [[Jon Tickle]] and [[Shaun Dooley]]. The show ended with a giant 'pile on' which had been organised by Iain and Kate during the weeks before the last episode. Despite a small fan base and a loyal number of viewers tuning in, Channel 4 did not feel it was viable to continue. In its run the show featured the entertainment report, Textocution where viewers could vote off a person they hated with the remaining participant winning a holiday. This was along with the paper review and text to win where a true or false question was posed.

Since then, the show's morning slot has been taken up by reruns of [[sitcom]]s such as ''[[Friends]]'', ''[[Everybody Loves Raymond]]'' and ''[[Frasier]]''. In January 2006, Channel 4 launched a new live show since ''RI:SE'', called ''[[Morning Glory (TV programme)|Morning Glory]]'', which was presented by [[Dermot O'Leary]]. It broadcast between 08:30 and 09:00, Monday to Friday morning for a three-week spell during [[Channel 4]]'s 2006 run of ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 4 (UK)|Celebrity Big Brother 4]]'', but was not renewed due to poor viewing figures. From 2006, ''Freshly Squeezed'', a music show was broadcast between 07:00 and 07:30 in the morning.

The Bayswater studio - owned by Princess Productions - was later used to broadcast ''[[The Wright Stuff]]'' on [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]].

In a December 2019 [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] broadcast, former presenter [[Iain Lee]] noted that on one occasion the show recorded 0 viewers.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1956517.stm BBC Online: New breakfast show Rises] - coverage of the launch.
*[http://www.offthetelly.co.uk/oldott/www.offthetelly.co.uk/index025f.html?p=5370 Off the Telly] Review, April 2002 launch.
*[http://www.offthetelly.co.uk/oldott/www.offthetelly.co.uk/indexb439.html?p=5181#more-5181 Off the Telly] Review, December 2002.
*[http://www.offthetelly.co.uk/oldott/www.offthetelly.co.uk/index2ebc.html?p=5153 Off the Telly] Review, January 2003 relaunch.

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RI:SE

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{{Short description|British breakfast television show for Channel 4}}
{{For|the former electoral alliance in Scotland|RISE – Scotland's Left Alliance}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2014}}
{{Infobox television
| image = RISEtitles.jpg
| genre = [[Breakfast television]]
| runtime = 2hr 15 mins
| creator =
| presenter = [[Dougie Anderson]] [[Tom Binns]] [[Liz Bonnin]] Henry Bonsu [[Edith Bowman]] [[Mark Durden-Smith]] [[Kirsty Gallacher]] [[Mel Giedroyc]] [[Kate Lawler]] [[Iain Lee]] [[Colin Murray]] [[Sue Perkins]] [[Chris Rogers (newscaster)|Chris Rogers]] Zora Suleman
| channel = [[Channel 4]]
| first_aired = {{start date|2002|4|29|df=yes}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2003|12|19|df=yes}}
| num_series = 2
| num_episodes =
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| company = [[BSkyB]] [[Princess Productions]]
| related = {{Plainlist|
* ''[[The Big Breakfast]]''
* ''[[Morning Glory (TV programme)|Morning Glory]]''
}}
}}

'''''RI:SE''''' is a [[breakfast television]] show made by [[Princess Productions]] in collaboration with [[BSkyB]] for [[Channel 4]] in the United Kingdom. It was scheduled to replace ''[[The Big Breakfast]]'' after declining ratings. It launched on 29 April 2002. The programme was broadcast between 06:55 and 09:00 in the morning - nationally in the UK. It ended on 19 December 2003.

==History==
Original presenters included [[Mark Durden-Smith]], [[Colin Murray]], [[Kirsty Gallacher]], [[Edith Bowman]], [[Tom Binns]], [[Chris Rogers (newscaster)|Chris Rogers]], [[Liz Bonnin]] and Henry Bonsu.

The show launched on 29 April 2002 with the voiceover guy commenting now on 4 a brand new way to wake up on Channel 4. There were no titles, just music in a high-tech studio with large video screens and a devoted news wall. The presenter Chris Rogers presented the top 6 stories before handing over to Kirsty Gallacher for the sport.

A pilot <ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arqa6zlUHWk |title=The First 25 {{!}} 16th July 2024 {{!}} The Chris Moyles Show |date=2024-07-15 |last=The Chris Moyles Show On Radio X |access-date=2024-07-16 |via=YouTube}}</ref>episode was filmed in real time with [[Chris Moyles]] during witch he was asked by a woman from the production company what he thought of the show and he said that it was "just a bit boring" but Chris understood it is what the production company wanted

Its viewing figures did not meet initial expectations, and a variety of format changes were made to try to boost ratings. The programme began to model itself after ''The Big Breakfast'', with the presenters sitting as a couple in front of French windows, games, competitions, crew involvement and outside broadcasts with the likes of [[Mel Giedroyc]] and [[Sue Perkins]] drafted in. This was despite ratings increasing during its coverage of Big Brother 3 where over 500,000 tuned in.

Its first run underwent many presenting changes and producer departures as there was little interest in the show. Fans of ''The Big Breakfast'' who had reignited their interest in the show in 2002 when it returned to form disliked the new show over its opening comments of there not been any whooping crew members where the previous breakfast incumbent seemed to thrive upon.

Many criticised the show for its lack of titles, over reliance on a news ticker and six pack of news and unfunny features like search for a nobody, strap me down and lip service. The show was trounced in the ratings by GMTV. Sebastian Scott the executive producer who was present in the launch said that the expectation was for viewers to not watch it at length but to watch it in small increments.

Various presenter changes occurred where it was announced that Mark Durden Smith, Colin Murray, Liz Bonnin, Chris Rogers and Kirsty Gallacher would leave.

This happened in various stages throughout the latter part of 2002. The final episode of the year saw a reworking of Shakin Stevens Merry Christmas Everyone with Girls Aloud and Popstars The Rivals competitors and celebrities singing on the video. The famous blinking clock effect accompanied by a snowflake and a Christmas theme.

The show’s music changed on 1 October with the clock changing from white to yellow and the music soundtrack sounding more enlivened and more uplifting.

===Relaunch===
The show was relaunched on 20 January 2003 with presenters [[Iain Lee]] and [[Edith Bowman]]. Mel and Sue took over the final half-hour from 8:30.<ref>{{cite web |title=Comedy duo join new Rise line-up |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/2666381.stm |website=BBC News |date=16 January 2003}}</ref>  Bowman was later replaced by 2002 ''[[Big Brother (UK series 3)|Big Brother]]'' winner, [[Kate Lawler]]. Zora Suleman provided half-hourly news updates. [[Dougie Anderson]] was a stand-in presenter and also often reported from a record shop near the studio, as well as helping with the daily television review.

During the [[Iraq War]] the show was shortened to allow for Channel 4 News coverage to be shown. In the Summer of 2003, Mel and Sue left RI:SE and the show was solely presented by Iain, Kate and Dougie.

RI:SE gave extensive coverage to reality TV formats including [[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]], [[Pop Idol]] and [[The Salon (TV series)|The Salon]]. In Summer 2003, RI:SE launched a contest for a member of the public to become the "reality correspondent", a competition won by "Kitty"{{vague|date=January 2014}}, who remained with the show until the final episode.

Big Brother monitor "James"{{vague|date=January 2014}} joined Iain Lee and Kate Lawler, after winning a competition to give updates on events in the house and conducting live interviews with the latest evictees. One episode featured PJ{{vague|date=January 2014}} who joined Iain and Kate after the first housemate - Anouska - was evicted from the [[Big Brother (UK series 4)|Big Brother 4]] house. James also accompanied Kitty on the final show.

==Production==
Originally broadcast from [[Sky Campus|Sky's campus]] in [[Isleworth]], RI:SE moved to [[Whiteleys|Whiteley's Shopping Centre]] in [[Bayswater]], west London as part of the January 2003 relaunch - the more central location was intended to make it easier to book guests.

==Controversy==
The [[Independent Television Commission]] condemned the show for an episode aired in December 2002 in which [[religious satire|satirical jokes]] were made about [[Jesus Christ]].<ref>Julia Day [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2003/jan/27/broadcasting.channel4 ''RI:SE rapped over Jesus jibe''], MediaGuardian, Monday 27 January 2003</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2696517.stm ''Watchdog clears TV autopsy''], BBC, Monday, 27 January 2003</ref>

==Cancellation==
On 19 September 2003, the show was axed due to its continuous rating failures.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/channel-4-pulls-plug-ailing-breakfast-show-rise/190574|title=Channel 4 pulls the plug on ailing breakfast show RI:SE}}</ref>

The last episode was shown on 19 December 2003, and had the most popular guests from the previous months including [[Jon Tickle]] and [[Shaun Dooley]]. The show ended with a giant 'pile on' which had been organised by Iain and Kate during the weeks before the last episode. Despite a small fan base and a loyal number of viewers tuning in, Channel 4 did not feel it was viable to continue. In its run the show featured the entertainment report, Textocution where viewers could vote off a person they hated with the remaining participant winning a holiday. This was along with the paper review and text to win where a true or false question was posed.

Since then, the show's morning slot has been taken up by reruns of [[sitcom]]s such as ''[[Friends]]'', ''[[Everybody Loves Raymond]]'' and ''[[Frasier]]''. In January 2006, Channel 4 launched a new live show since ''RI:SE'', called ''[[Morning Glory (TV programme)|Morning Glory]]'', which was presented by [[Dermot O'Leary]]. It broadcast between 08:30 and 09:00, Monday to Friday morning for a three-week spell during [[Channel 4]]'s 2006 run of ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 4 (UK)|Celebrity Big Brother 4]]'', but was not renewed due to poor viewing figures. From 2006, ''Freshly Squeezed'', a music show was broadcast between 07:00 and 07:30 in the morning.

The Bayswater studio - owned by Princess Productions - was later used to broadcast ''[[The Wright Stuff]]'' on [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]].

In a December 2019 [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] broadcast, former presenter [[Iain Lee]] noted that on one occasion the show recorded 0 viewers.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1956517.stm BBC Online: New breakfast show Rises] - coverage of the launch.
*[http://www.offthetelly.co.uk/oldott/www.offthetelly.co.uk/index025f.html?p=5370 Off the Telly] Review, April 2002 launch.
*[http://www.offthetelly.co.uk/oldott/www.offthetelly.co.uk/indexb439.html?p=5181#more-5181 Off the Telly] Review, December 2002.
*[http://www.offthetelly.co.uk/oldott/www.offthetelly.co.uk/index2ebc.html?p=5153 Off the Telly] Review, January 2003 relaunch.

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[[Category:Channel 4 original programming]]
[[Category:2002 British television series debuts]]
[[Category:2003 British television series endings]]
[[Category:British English-language television shows]]
[[Category:Breakfast television in the United Kingdom]]

RI:SE

2024-07-16T12:58:51Z

Aidenbliss789: added that Chris Moyles did a pilot episode

{{Short description|British breakfast television show for Channel 4}}
{{For|the former electoral alliance in Scotland|RISE – Scotland's Left Alliance}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2014}}
{{Infobox television
| image = RISEtitles.jpg
| genre = [[Breakfast television]]
| runtime = 2hr 15 mins
| creator =
| presenter = [[Dougie Anderson]] [[Tom Binns]] [[Liz Bonnin]] Henry Bonsu [[Edith Bowman]] [[Mark Durden-Smith]] [[Kirsty Gallacher]] [[Mel Giedroyc]] [[Kate Lawler]] [[Iain Lee]] [[Colin Murray]] [[Sue Perkins]] [[Chris Rogers (newscaster)|Chris Rogers]] Zora Suleman
| channel = [[Channel 4]]
| first_aired = {{start date|2002|4|29|df=yes}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2003|12|19|df=yes}}
| num_series = 2
| num_episodes =
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| company = [[BSkyB]] [[Princess Productions]]
| related = {{Plainlist|
* ''[[The Big Breakfast]]''
* ''[[Morning Glory (TV programme)|Morning Glory]]''
}}
}}

'''''RI:SE''''' is a [[breakfast television]] show made by [[Princess Productions]] in collaboration with [[BSkyB]] for [[Channel 4]] in the United Kingdom. It was scheduled to replace ''[[The Big Breakfast]]'' after declining ratings. It launched on 29 April 2002. The programme was broadcast between 06:55 and 09:00 in the morning - nationally in the UK. It ended on 19 December 2003.

==History==
Original presenters included [[Mark Durden-Smith]], [[Colin Murray]], [[Kirsty Gallacher]], [[Edith Bowman]], [[Tom Binns]], [[Chris Rogers (newscaster)|Chris Rogers]], [[Liz Bonnin]] and Henry Bonsu.

The show launched on 29 April 2002 with the voiceover guy commenting now on 4 a brand new way to wake up on Channel 4. There were no titles, just music in a high-tech studio with large video screens and a devoted news wall. The presenter Chris Rogers presented the top 6 stories before handing over to Kirsty Gallacher for the sport. A pilot <ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arqa6zlUHWk |title=The First 25 {{!}} 16th July 2024 {{!}} The Chris Moyles Show |date=2024-07-15 |last=The Chris Moyles Show On Radio X |access-date=2024-07-16 |via=YouTube}}</ref>episode was filmed in real time with [[Chris Moyles]] during witch he was asked by a woman from the production company what he thought of the show and he said that it was "just a bit boring"

Its viewing figures did not meet initial expectations, and a variety of format changes were made to try to boost ratings. The programme began to model itself after ''The Big Breakfast'', with the presenters sitting as a couple in front of French windows, games, competitions, crew involvement and outside broadcasts with the likes of [[Mel Giedroyc]] and [[Sue Perkins]] drafted in. This was despite ratings increasing during its coverage of Big Brother 3 where over 500,000 tuned in.

Its first run underwent many presenting changes and producer departures as there was little interest in the show. Fans of ''The Big Breakfast'' who had reignited their interest in the show in 2002 when it returned to form disliked the new show over its opening comments of there not been any whooping crew members where the previous breakfast incumbent seemed to thrive upon.

Many criticised the show for its lack of titles, over reliance on a news ticker and six pack of news and unfunny features like search for a nobody, strap me down and lip service. The show was trounced in the ratings by GMTV. Sebastian Scott the executive producer who was present in the launch said that the expectation was for viewers to not watch it at length but to watch it in small increments.

Various presenter changes occurred where it was announced that Mark Durden Smith, Colin Murray, Liz Bonnin, Chris Rogers and Kirsty Gallacher would leave.

This happened in various stages throughout the latter part of 2002. The final episode of the year saw a reworking of Shakin Stevens Merry Christmas Everyone with Girls Aloud and Popstars The Rivals competitors and celebrities singing on the video. The famous blinking clock effect accompanied by a snowflake and a Christmas theme.

The show’s music changed on 1 October with the clock changing from white to yellow and the music soundtrack sounding more enlivened and more uplifting.

===Relaunch===
The show was relaunched on 20 January 2003 with presenters [[Iain Lee]] and [[Edith Bowman]]. Mel and Sue took over the final half-hour from 8:30.<ref>{{cite web |title=Comedy duo join new Rise line-up |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/2666381.stm |website=BBC News |date=16 January 2003}}</ref>  Bowman was later replaced by 2002 ''[[Big Brother (UK series 3)|Big Brother]]'' winner, [[Kate Lawler]]. Zora Suleman provided half-hourly news updates. [[Dougie Anderson]] was a stand-in presenter and also often reported from a record shop near the studio, as well as helping with the daily television review.

During the [[Iraq War]] the show was shortened to allow for Channel 4 News coverage to be shown. In the Summer of 2003, Mel and Sue left RI:SE and the show was solely presented by Iain, Kate and Dougie.

RI:SE gave extensive coverage to reality TV formats including [[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]], [[Pop Idol]] and [[The Salon (TV series)|The Salon]]. In Summer 2003, RI:SE launched a contest for a member of the public to become the "reality correspondent", a competition won by "Kitty"{{vague|date=January 2014}}, who remained with the show until the final episode.

Big Brother monitor "James"{{vague|date=January 2014}} joined Iain Lee and Kate Lawler, after winning a competition to give updates on events in the house and conducting live interviews with the latest evictees. One episode featured PJ{{vague|date=January 2014}} who joined Iain and Kate after the first housemate - Anouska - was evicted from the [[Big Brother (UK series 4)|Big Brother 4]] house. James also accompanied Kitty on the final show.

==Production==
Originally broadcast from [[Sky Campus|Sky's campus]] in [[Isleworth]], RI:SE moved to [[Whiteleys|Whiteley's Shopping Centre]] in [[Bayswater]], west London as part of the January 2003 relaunch - the more central location was intended to make it easier to book guests.

==Controversy==
The [[Independent Television Commission]] condemned the show for an episode aired in December 2002 in which [[religious satire|satirical jokes]] were made about [[Jesus Christ]].<ref>Julia Day [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2003/jan/27/broadcasting.channel4 ''RI:SE rapped over Jesus jibe''], MediaGuardian, Monday 27 January 2003</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/2696517.stm ''Watchdog clears TV autopsy''], BBC, Monday, 27 January 2003</ref>

==Cancellation==
On 19 September 2003, the show was axed due to its continuous rating failures.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/channel-4-pulls-plug-ailing-breakfast-show-rise/190574|title=Channel 4 pulls the plug on ailing breakfast show RI:SE}}</ref>

The last episode was shown on 19 December 2003, and had the most popular guests from the previous months including [[Jon Tickle]] and [[Shaun Dooley]]. The show ended with a giant 'pile on' which had been organised by Iain and Kate during the weeks before the last episode. Despite a small fan base and a loyal number of viewers tuning in, Channel 4 did not feel it was viable to continue. In its run the show featured the entertainment report, Textocution where viewers could vote off a person they hated with the remaining participant winning a holiday. This was along with the paper review and text to win where a true or false question was posed.

Since then, the show's morning slot has been taken up by reruns of [[sitcom]]s such as ''[[Friends]]'', ''[[Everybody Loves Raymond]]'' and ''[[Frasier]]''. In January 2006, Channel 4 launched a new live show since ''RI:SE'', called ''[[Morning Glory (TV programme)|Morning Glory]]'', which was presented by [[Dermot O'Leary]]. It broadcast between 08:30 and 09:00, Monday to Friday morning for a three-week spell during [[Channel 4]]'s 2006 run of ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 4 (UK)|Celebrity Big Brother 4]]'', but was not renewed due to poor viewing figures. From 2006, ''Freshly Squeezed'', a music show was broadcast between 07:00 and 07:30 in the morning.

The Bayswater studio - owned by Princess Productions - was later used to broadcast ''[[The Wright Stuff]]'' on [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]].

In a December 2019 [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] broadcast, former presenter [[Iain Lee]] noted that on one occasion the show recorded 0 viewers.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1956517.stm BBC Online: New breakfast show Rises] - coverage of the launch.
*[http://www.offthetelly.co.uk/oldott/www.offthetelly.co.uk/index025f.html?p=5370 Off the Telly] Review, April 2002 launch.
*[http://www.offthetelly.co.uk/oldott/www.offthetelly.co.uk/indexb439.html?p=5181#more-5181 Off the Telly] Review, December 2002.
*[http://www.offthetelly.co.uk/oldott/www.offthetelly.co.uk/index2ebc.html?p=5153 Off the Telly] Review, January 2003 relaunch.

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The Big Breakfast

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Aidenbliss789: added that Chris Moyles did a pilot that could have saved the show

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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2014}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2014}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Lock Keeper Cottages.jpg
| caption = [[Lock-keeper]]'s cottages, in [[Old Ford Lock]], [[Bow, London|Bow]], [[London Borough of Tower Hamlets|Tower Hamlets]] used as the studio for ''The Big Breakfast''
| runtime = {{plainlist|
*120 minutes (Original series)
*150 minutes (Revival)
*300 minutes (''The Bigger Breakfast'')
*510 minutes (''The Biggest Breakfast Ever'') }}
| company = [[Planet 24]] (1992–2002) Lifted Entertainment (2021–2022)
| creator = [[Charlie Parsons]]
| presenter = [[Mo Gilligan]] [[AJ Odudu]]
| channel = [[Channel 4]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|1992|09|28|df=y}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2002|03|29|df=y}}
| first_aired2 = {{Start date|2021|09|10|df=y}}
| last_aired2 = {{End date|2022|09|03|df=y}}
| num_series =
| num_episodes = 2,486
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| producer =
}}
'''''The Big Breakfast''''' is a British breakfast [[light entertainment]] television programme that was broadcast on [[Channel 4]] from 1992 to 2002, and as a revival from 2021 to 2022. The show had various presenters, starting with [[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] and [[Gaby Roslin]] at launch with the revival episodes presented by [[Mo Gilligan]] and [[AJ Odudu]].

The programme was distinctive for broadcasting live from a real house (which had been [[lock-keeper]]s' cottages), commonly referred to as "The Big Breakfast House", or more simply, "The House", located on [[Fish Island, London|Fish Island]], in [[Bow, London|Bow]] in [[east London]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Lockkeeper's+Cottages,+Old+Ford+Lock&sll=54.162434,-3.647461&sspn=12.526923,29.619141&ie=UTF8&ll=51.538244,-0.020471&spn=0.000811,0.001808&t=k&z=19&iwloc=A&om= |title=Lockkeeper's Cottages, Old Ford Lock |publisher=Google Maps |date=1 January 1970 |access-date=12 November 2012}}</ref> The original house on Fish Island in Bow has since been sold.

The show was a mix of news, weather, interviews, audience phone-ins and general features, with a light tone which was in competition with the maturer [[GMTV]] and [[BBC Breakfast]] programmes.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.nytimes.com/1993/08/30/business/the-media-business-britain-s-zany-way-to-start-the-day.html?pagewanted=2&src=pm|title= THE MEDIA BUSINESS; Britain's Zany Way to Start the Day|work= The New York Times |date= 30 August 1993|access-date=12 November 2012 |first=Suzanne |last=Cassidy}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1993-09-30-9309300132-story.html|title=America's 'Zoo' Radio Inspires British TV Hit|last=Cassidy|first=Suzanne|date=30 September 1993|work=Chicago Tribune|access-date=12 November 2012}}</ref>

==History==
''The Big Breakfast'' was launched on 28 September 1992 to replace ''[[The Channel Four Daily]]'', which was Channel 4's unsuccessful first foray into the breakfast television market. The ''Daily'', launched at huge expense, had focussed on current affairs and news bulletins alongside bitesized magazine shows, a quiz show segment and a daily cartoon slot. This format had failed to attract enough viewers, so Channel 4 opted to change direction and work towards a lighter style concentrating mainly on entertainment and humour<ref>{{cite news |last=Brown |first=Maggie |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/channel-4-breaching-its-remit-to-win-viewers-1495640.html |title=Channel 4 'breaching its remit to win viewers' |work=The Independent |date=5 March 1993 |access-date=12 November 2012 |location=London}}</ref> with news bulletins restricted to brief summaries every 20 minutes.

The first two presenters were [[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] (from 1992 to 1994) and [[Gaby Roslin]] (1992 to 1996). At its height in 1993, viewing figures reached around two million per edition, and it was the highest rated UK breakfast television programme. Along with Evans and Roslin, [[Bob Geldof]] presented a short-lived political interview slot. His wife [[Paula Yates]] interviewed people whilst lying on a bed, and the puppet characters [[Zig and Zag (puppets)|Zig and Zag]] created morning mayhem in the bathroom with Evans in a slot called 'The Crunch'.

As part of his contract with ''The Big Breakfast'', Evans was committed to developing a new show for Channel 4. ''[[Don't Forget Your Toothbrush]]'' began in early 1994, and Evans cut his involvement with ''The Big Breakfast'' to three days a week, Tuesday to Thursday. ''[[Neighbours]]'' actor [[Mark Little (Australian actor)|Mark Little]] replaced Evans on Mondays and Fridays. When Evans left the show later that year, Little continued Thursdays, and Fridays while [[Paul Ross]] took over Mondays to Wednesdays. Richard Orford replaced Ross around Easter 1995 but was quickly dropped and exchanged with ''Down Your Doorstep'' presenter [[Keith Chegwin]]. In July 1995, the show reverted to using just one male presenter (Mark Little) throughout the week. Chegwin would cover for Little when he was on tour as a comedian or on holiday.

Roslin continued full-time until she made way for [[Zoe Ball]] in 1996. Audience figures dropped a little after Evans left, and a little further after Roslin departed. Mark Little left the programme in July 1996, following press reports that he and Ball had fallen out. Little was replaced by Keith Chegwin, who himself exited the programme in August 1996, just ahead of a relaunch. To stem the sliding viewing figures, the Big Breakfast house was refurbished at a cost of £2 million. New presenters [[Rick Adams (television presenter)|Rick Adams]] and [[Sharron Davies]] were brought in but viewing figures fell dramatically. Davies left the programme in early 1997, to be replaced by [[Denise van Outen]]. Van Outen had initially been brought in as part of the September 1996 relaunch as a weather presenter, before being given a role based at the house as the phone room presenter and holiday relief for Davies. In June 1997, [[Johnny Vaughan]] covered for Adams for a fortnight alongside Van Outen, the pair forging a successful on-screen partnership. Adams left the programme shortly afterwards and, in September 1997, the Vaughan and Van Outen partnership was made permanent. Audience figures stabilised and the duo fronted the programme together until Van Outen's departure on 1 January 1999 (a New Year's Day pre-record). [[Kelly Brook]] was installed as Vaughan's new co-presenter despite an internet campaign for the role to be awarded to [[Liza Tarbuck]], who had successfully covered for Van Outen in the summer of 1998. However, Brook struggled in the role and left the programme in early summer 1999. Liza Tarbuck, having again covered the co-presenter role alongside Vaughan prior to Brook's departure, was made permanent at the end of August 1999. She left the following summer and, following Vaughan's annual one-month summer break, Denise van Outen returned to co-host in September 2000 for Vaughan's final four months on the programme. Vaughan and Van Outen's final ''Big Breakfast'' was on 12 January 2001.

==Demise==
The programme relaunched with a new logo and updated theme on Monday 22 January 2001. The house had also been redecorated in more muted colours, echoing the ill-fated 1996 revamp. The programme moved to a line up of three main presenters, [[Paul Tonkinson]], [[Amanda Byram]] and [[Donna Air]]. However, Tonkinson was dropped from the programme at the end of March 2001 and Air left not long after. The programme reverted to two main presenters once more, with Byram and [[Richard Bacon (broadcaster)|Richard Bacon]]. The living room, which had been repainted a dark red as part of the revamp, was changed to a bright yellow and pink design, while the main presenter chairs were also reinstalled in front of the living room's French windows. They replaced the bright green sofa which had also been brought in as part of the revamp. The new logo was replaced with one more closely resembling the traditional ''Big Breakfast'' logo, albeit utilising a slightly different font. [[Mike McClean]] was given a role on the programme, as Down Your Doorstep presenter and cover for Bacon, most regularly on Fridays when Bacon would reprise his former Down Your Doorstep role alongside [[Johnny Vegas]].

During this time a pilot <ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arqa6zlUHWk |title=The First 25 {{!}} 16th July 2024 {{!}} The Chris Moyles Show |date=2024-07-15 |last=The Chris Moyles Show On Radio X |access-date=2024-07-16 |via=YouTube}}</ref>episode was filmed on a Saturday with [[Chris Moyles]] and [[Dominic Byrne]] (reading the news) with [[Andy Goldstein]] doing links from LA. This pilot episode was shown to big bosses at Channel 4 and subsequently Chris was offered the show. However he was told the future of the program was in his hands in the end Chris chose not to do it as he couldn't make his mind up however he did go on to do a pilot for ''[[RI:SE]]''

In December 2001, it was announced that ''The Big Breakfast'' was to be axed the following March. In the programme's final months, former cover presenter [[Lisa Rogers]] was given a role as an extra presenter while Zig and Zag returned for the final six weeks in their former slot, The Crunch, for which a new bathroom set was installed in the house. The final ''Big Breakfast'' aired on 29 March 2002 and included a retrospective that included contributions from Evans, Roslin, Vaughan and Van Outen. Both Evans and Vaughan declared the cancelling of the show a bad idea, but the show ended with a tribute from the [[Charles, Prince of Wales|Prince of Wales]] before the last ever Friday song. When the show finished, the house reverted to a private residence, now known as The Cottage.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1897300.stm |title= Toasting the end of The Big Breakfast |publisher= BBC |date= 29 March 2002|access-date=12 November 2012}}</ref> After renovation following a fire, it has also been used for a few television shows, including the one-off special edition of The Big Breakfast which aired in 2021.

In total, 2,481 episodes were broadcast during the original run. Episodes were broadcast every weekday morning from 28 September 1992 to 29 March 2002, with exception of 12-14 September 2001, when it was replaced with news coverage of [[September 11 attacks|the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States of America]], for a total of 2,477. In addition to this, four extra episodes were broadcast on Christmas Day 1994 and Christmas Eve 1995 (both of which fell on the weekend), and the evenings of New Year's Eve 1992 and 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bufvc.ac.uk/tvandradio/c4pp|title=Channel 4 Press Packs 1982-2002|access-date=March 19, 2024|publisher=[[Learning on Screen - The British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council|British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council]]}}</ref>

==Innovations==
{{unreferenced section|date=April 2013}}
[[Mark Lamarr]], Keith Chegwin, Paul Ross, Richard Orford, Richard Bacon and Mike McClean were "down your doorstep" outside broadcasters, often turning up live and unannounced at an unsuspecting viewer's house, while rooms within the lock keepers' houses featured the puppets [[Zig and Zag (puppets)|Zig and Zag]] and video games guru Ben the Boffin.

The show's style, with hand-held cameras moving around all of the set, meant that many of the crew members could be seen on screen. This led to them getting nicknames, such as 'Sturdy Girl', who was regularly asked to shake her head so that her hair would be hurled around whilst music played and the camera zoomed in and out. 'The Carpet Monster' was revealed in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' Special to have been an extra, playing a deadly clown, in the [[Seventh Doctor]] story ''[[The Greatest Show in the Galaxy]]''.

==Presenters==
{{Incomplete list|date=September 2023}}
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Main anchors
|-
|[[AJ Odudu]]
|2021–2022
|-
|[[Mo Gilligan]]
|2021–2022
|-
|[[Amanda Byram]]
|2001–2002
|-
|[[Paul Tonkinson]]
|2001–2002
|-
|[[Mike McClean]]
|2000–2002
|-
|[[Donna Air]]
|2000–2002
|-
|[[Lisa Rogers]]
|2000–2002
|-
|[[Liza Tarbuck]]
|1999–2000
|-
|[[Richard Bacon (broadcaster)|Richard Bacon]]
|1999–2002
|-
|[[Kelly Brook]]
|1999
|-
|[[Denise van Outen]]
|1997–2001 
|-
|[[Johnny Vaughan]]
|1997–2001
|-
|[[Sharron Davies]]
|1996–1997
|-
|[[Rick Adams (television presenter)|Rick Adams]]
|1996–1997
|-
|[[Zoe Ball]]
|1996
|-
|[[Keith Chegwin]]
| 1995–1996
|-
|[[Mark Little (Australian actor)|Mark Little]]
|1994–1996
|-
|[[Paul Ross]]
|1994–1995
|-
|[[Gaby Roslin]]
|1992–1996
|-
|[[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]]
|1992–1994
|}

===Co-presenters===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ On the Bed Interviewer
|-
|[[Judi Love]]
|2021–2022
|-
|[[Johnny Vegas]]
|2001–2002
|-
|[[Sara Cox]]
|1998–2000
|-
|[[Vanessa Feltz]]
|1996–1998
|-
|[[Paul O'Grady]] (as Lily Savage)
|1995–1996
|-
|[[Paula Yates]]
|1992–1995
|}

===Newsreaders===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Main anchor
|-
|[[Phil Gayle]]
|1997–2000, 2002, 2021–2022
|-
|[[Jasmine Lowson]]
|2000–2002
|-
|Peter Smith
|1992–1996
|}

==Spin-offs and related programming==
===''The Big Breakfast'' and ''The Bigger Breakfast''===
Between 1992 and 2000, during most nationally recognised UK school holiday periods, ''The Big Breakfast'' would run beyond its typical 9{{nbsp}}am finish to provide continuity into and out of unrelated shows aimed primarily towards children. This would last throughout the morning, usually until around midday. Although typically presented to the viewer as simply a programme on Channel 4, most of ''The Bigger Breakfast'' is perhaps better classified as an informal style of in-vision [[continuity (broadcasting)|continuity]].

The strand also acted as an [[umbrella brand]] for the programming which it linked to, by use of ''Big Breakfast'' style break-bumpers and Digital On-Screen Graphics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/28289 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221180544/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/28289 |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 December 2007 |title=BFI | Film & TV Database | The BIGGER BREAKFAST |publisher=Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk |access-date=12 November 2012}}</ref> The expanded format always featured the regular content of The Big Breakfast from 7{{nbsp}}am to 9{{nbsp}}am. The first run of ''The Bigger Breakfast'' during the summer of 1997 was titled as such all the way from its 7{{nbsp}}am start, presented throughout by Richard Orford and Denise van Outen. Future editions would see slight separations made from the 7{{nbsp}}am to 9{{nbsp}}am content, by way of this portion of the show being branded and scheduled as'' The Big Breakfast'', with all content after 9{{nbsp}}am taking on the expanded Bigger Breakfast name. After a while, a further distinction was made by using a different set of presenters from that of ''The Big Breakfast''. Presenters of ''The Bigger Breakfast'' included [[Josie D'Arby]], [[Ben Shephard]], [[Melanie Sykes]] and [[Dermot O'Leary]].

Programming was primarily composed of reruns of Channel 4 shows and US imports. The line-up changed frequently. The list below is of some of series featured on ''The Big Breakfast and the Bigger Breakfast'' over the years:
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*''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
*''[[Babylon 5]]''
*''[[Batman (TV series)|Batman]]''
*''[[Bewitched]]''
*''[[Biker Mice from Mars]]'' (1995)
*''[[Boy Meets World]]''
*''[[Bug Juice]]''
*''[[California Dreams]]''
*''[[CatDog]]''
*''[[City Guys]]''
*''[[The Crystal Maze]]''
*''[[Dennis the Menace (1986 TV series)|Dennis]]''
*''[[Earthworm Jim (TV series)|Earthworm Jim]]''
*''[[Eerie Indiana]]''
*''[[Fantastic Four (1994 TV series)|Fantastic Four]]''
*''[[Inspector Gadget (1983 TV series)|Inspector Gadget]]''
*''[[Hang Time (TV series)|Hang Time]]''
*''[[Hangin' with Mr. Cooper]]''
*''[[Johnny Bravo]]''
*''[[Madison (TV series)|Madison]]''
*''[[Moesha]]''
*''[[The Monkees (TV series)|The Monkees]]''
*''[[Mr. Bogus]]''
*''[[Popworld|Planet Pop]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/29937 |archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100122135646/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/series/29937 |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 January 2010 |title=BFI | Film & TV Database | PLANET POP |publisher=Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk |access-date=9 September 2013 }}</ref>
*''[[Pugwall's Summer]]''
*''[[Renford Rejects]]''
*''[[Rocko's Modern Life]]''
*''[[The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police|Sam & Max]]''
*''[[Saved by the Bell]]''
*''[[Sister, Sister (TV series)|Sister Sister]]''
*''[[The Secret World of Alex Mack]]''
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''The Bigger Breakfast'' was discontinued after Christmas holidays in 2000. The block of programming provided within ''The Bigger Breakfast'' was retained, with Channel 4's youth strand [[T4 (Channel 4)|T4]] taking over the continuity role.

===''Snap''===
Snap Cackle Pop, a regular and recurring feature throughout the history of ''The Big Breakfast'', was briefly retitled as simply Snap, in 1997. As well as continuing as a short, daily entertainment news feature within ''The Big Breakfast'', ''Snap'' also became a show in its own right. Airing once weekly at 6.00pm on Channel 4, the half hour show was a light hearted round-up of recent news stories concerning popular entertainment in the UK.

Presented by Denise van Outen, the show was intentionally recognisable as being closely related to ''The Big Breakfast'', from which it originated and continued to be part of. ''Snap'' contained a number of elements synonymous with ''The Big Breakfast'', such as using the very same boudoir set and on-the-bed interviewing of guests. However, care was generally taken not to alienate viewers who were not so familiar with ''The Big Breakfast''.

===The Big Breakfast End of the Year Show 1992===
Three months after first appearing, Chris Evans, Gaby Roslin and Paula Yates hosted a live edition of the show, seeing in the new year of 1993. [[Zsa Zsa Gabor]] featured as a special guest.

===The Biggest Breakfast Ever===
On 1 January 2000, ''The Big Breakfast'' aired an extended [[New Year's Day]] edition entitled ''The Biggest Breakfast Ever'', celebrating the arrival of the year 2000. Written by John Mann and Ged Parsons and broadcasting from 12:30 a.m. to just past 9:00 a.m., the special featured various retrospective features and the competition "Owe? No You Don't!"—where contestants competed in classic ''Big Breakfast'' games (concluding with the new game "Wonga") for a chance to have their debts paid off.

===Talking Bowlocks===
In January 2021, members of ''The Big Breakfast'' production team launched a podcast in which they discussed their experiences working on the series.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://podcast24.co.uk/podcasts/talking-bowlocks|title=Talking Bowlocks|publisher=Podcast24.co.uk}}</ref>

==Revival==

===2021 "Black to Front Day" special===
In September 2021, it was announced that the show would return for a one-off event known as "Black to Front Day", which would feature and celebrate the talents of those with black heritage. The show was presented by [[Mo Gilligan]] and [[AJ Odudu]] and had many guests from African American and Black heritages in celebration. The show was broadcast once again from the show's original home at Lock Keepers' Cottages.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-09-10 |title=Channel 4: Big Breakfast returns for Black To Front day |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58506168 |access-date=2023-07-02}}</ref>

===2022 relaunch===
On 26 May 2022 it was confirmed that the series would return part time for four Saturdays in a two and a half hour slot from 13 August 2022, with Gilligan and Odudu again returning to host from a new house, revealed to be in [[Potters Bar]], [[Hertfordshire]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://metro.co.uk/2022/05/26/the-big-breakfast-officially-returning-with-aj-odudu-and-mo-gilligan-16716157/|title=The Big Breakfast officially returning with AJ Odudu and Mo Gilligan|last=Miller|first=Adam|date=26 May 2022|work=Metro}}</ref> Denise van Outen returned as a guest to "hand over the reins" of the show to the two new presenters.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/denise-van-outen-appear-big-27682191|title=Denise van Outen to appear on the Big Breakfast to hand over presenting reins|last=Johnson|first=Alan|date=8 August 2022|work=[[Daily Mirror]]}}</ref> In June 2023, a Channel 4 spokesman announced that there were no plans to commission any further episodes, but did not rule out the possibility of it returning at some point in the future.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1782343/Channel-4-the-big-breakfast-reboot-axed|title=Channel 4 scraps The Big Breakfast reboot after one series over 'bloodbath' spending cuts|last=Corbin|first=Tianna|date=19 June 2023|work=[[Daily Express]]}}</ref>

==Features==
===Question About the Clip===
Before most advertisement breaks a clip from an upcoming TV show or movie would be shown, a question being asked by one of the hosts about it; the answer would be revealed after the advert break, along with details of the show or film. This feature would result in the production team chorusing "Don't phone, it's just for fun!" which was a Chris Evans creation, initially used on his radio shows before he shot to fame on ''The Big Breakfast''.

===Question of the Day===
A phone-in feature encouraging viewers to provide humorous answers throughout the morning to a pertinent (or occasionally inane) question. At one point it was accompanied by a fanfare, apparently played on the trumpet by "little Ted" beneath the camera (in fact a member of the team waving a toy trumpet in shot). One morning's question was "What should the [[BBC]] do to improve ''[[EastEnders]]''?", and one viewer suggested adding [[Barbara Windsor]] to the cast; this actually occurred shortly afterwards.

===Super Hints===
"Your indispensable guide to a ''better'' life!", this feature appeared during the early years of the show; in it celebrities would give various simple but useful hints for such issues as cleaning or keeping food fresh.<ref name="independent1">{{cite news |first=Maggie |last=Brown |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/smiles-and-chaos-as-programme-focuses-on-launch-channel-4s-big-breakfast-starts-next-week-with-paula-yates-and-bob-geldof-the-attractions-maggie-brown-reports-1553141.html |title=Smiles and chaos as programme focuses on launch: Channel 4's Big Breakfast starts next week with Paula Yates and Bob Geldof the attractions |work=The Independent |date=23 September 1992 |access-date=9 September 2013 |location=London}}</ref>

===Streaky Bacon===
"Streaky Bacon" became a regular feature, in which Richard Bacon would get a member of the public out of their house to 'streak' along their street wearing nothing but bacon-covered underwear in order to win their weight in bacon from their local butcher.

===Vital Statistics===
"Vital Statistics" was another common feature, particularly in the Johnny Vaughan era. These would often relate to a news story, a guest or a topic they had discussed, such as ''[[Doctor Who]]'' on their Doctor Who Special.

===On the Bed===
A key feature for the first five years was the "On the Bed" interview. [[Paula Yates]] (the then wife of Bob Geldof, whose company produced the show), and later [[Paul O'Grady]] (as [[Lily Savage]]) and [[Vanessa Feltz]] assumed the role of interviewer. One of the most infamous on-air moments was Paula Yates' open flirting during an interview with [[Michael Hutchence]] as a prelude to their affair.

===More Tea, Vicar===
A repeating feature in the Vaughan and Van Outen era, in which an erratically filmed, sped up video clip of a line of tea cups was shown to a call-in viewer. Vaughan, dressed as an Anglican vicar, and Van Outen, dressed as a nun replete with false teeth and an inferiority complex, then explained the rules. The caller guessed the number of tea cups shown in the video lead in, with Vaughan responding "More tea, vicar" if the number is too low; "Less tea, vicar" if too high. If the contestant guessed the correct number within the time limit, a prize was awarded.

===From Me Shed, Son===
The inventor of the wind-up radio, [[Trevor Baylis]], would join Johnny Vaughan in the shed to discuss innovative new products. Vaughan tended to make fun of Baylis for being older.

===Wonga===
A [[Jenga]]-style game, followed by various shouting and anarchy, with fans and the Wonga Lawyer. The show famously went over 27 minutes for a game once, with the ''Millennium Big Breakfast'' actually being commissioned with extra time for Wonga.

===Wonga money===
''The Big Breakfast'' used to give out "wonga money" to people when they won money because they didn't want to give it to them on the show. They would give the real thing to them later.

===The Friday Song===
Each Friday the two main presenters and the whole crew would gather in the hallway for The Friday Song. The song would look back at events that happened on the show each week

The lyrics to the chorus went as follows:

''Singing, wakey, wakey, wakey rise and shine,'' 
''The big breakfast is the only way to dine,'' 
''It's your number one big breakie'' 
''So get it down your neckie,'' 
''And stick with us from seven until nine!''

===Others===
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{{col-2}}
* Guess The Mess
* One Lump or Two?
* Sunny Side Up
* Pots Stop
* Telly Rellies
* Get Your Kit On
* Show Us Your Behind
* Court With Your Pants Down
* You Pet
* Spot the Sausage
* What's in My Pants
* What's Your Job, Bob?
* Yanks for the Memories
* Bring Home The Bacon
* Bowl The Vole
* Get Your Nobbly Nuts Out
* Egg On Your Face
* Young Fogey
* The Brian Moore The Merrier
* Pushy Mum
* Why
* Bun in the Oven (Bunny in the Oven was an Easter special)
* The Vincent Price Is Right
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* Housey Housey
* Wheel Of Fish
* Stop The Mop
* Chicken In A Basket
* Moving The Goalposts
* My Lenny, Um, Gnome
* An Ostrich In Time
* Whose Washing Line Is It Anyway?
* Ice One Cyril
* Licence To Lurk
* Arrest The Vest
* Beat The Banger
* Game for a Bath
* Thatch of the Day
* Gaggin' for it
* Count-Down-Under
* Young Fogies
* Lost in Telly
* Vidal Balloon
* Who Wants to Win a Mini on-air
* More Tea Vicar?
* Whose shoes?
* Ohh what a lovely pair
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==Lock Keepers' Cottages==
{{unreferenced section|date=September 2021}}

Unusually for a live British TV show at the time of its creation, ''The Big Breakfast'' was broadcast entirely from a real house. Located alongside the [[River Lea]], in east London, the property became informally known as 'The Big Breakfast House'. Filming would frequently take place within the large grounds of the property and the closely surrounding area. The cottages are in the [[London Borough of Tower Hamlets]].

Built in 1947, the property originally comprised three cottages which housed the [[lock keeper]]s, toll takers, and navigation operators of the [[Old Ford Lock]]s in Bow. By the time of purchase by the programme-makers, [[Planet 24]], in 1992, the property had become [[listed building|Grade II listed]] and had remained unused for around 20 years. Extensive renovation work saw the transformation of the three cottages into one large three-bedroom property, specifically fitted for use as a TV studio. The exterior character of the property was largely unchanged. During the first four years of the show, the given address for the house was number 2, Lock Keepers' Cottages, Old Ford Lock, London E3 2NN. The '2' was later dropped.

In 1996, due to the declining popularity of ''The Big Breakfast'', the house was transformed in an [[art deco]]-style makeover. The original [[brickwork]] was virtually entirely covered over with a smooth rendered finish, painted white. Two large balconies now adorned the front and rear. The only untouched exterior features recognisable from the show's original styling were the four brick chimneys and the roof. The legality of this extensive makeover could be questioned as having broken the rules of its Grade II listed status. The work carried out is purported to have cost around £2million, largely funded by its sale to the show's broadcaster, Channel Four Television.

Structurally, the house largely remained in this style for the remainder of the series. The only notable structural alterations were the removal of the front balcony, the partial removal of the balcony to the rear and minor alterations to the styling of the doors and windows.

However, the character of the house was altered through several artistic makeovers to both the interior and exterior. The exterior was painted bright yellow, later a light brown similar in shade to the original brickwork, followed by a faux red brickwork effect which was painted onto the render. The latter style became the final look of the house, during the original show's final three-and-a-half years.

===Cottages since ''The Big Breakfast''===
In November 2002, seven-and-a-half months after ''The Big Breakfast'' was axed, a fire destroyed a significant proportion of the first floor of the cottages. A large part of the roof was also destroyed in the blaze. The fire was deemed suspicious as there was no gas or electrical supply to the building.

The house was slashed in value because of the fire of November 2002, and was bought for little more than half the original asking price of £1 million at £550,000. Since the fire, extensive work has taken place to restore the house and it is now used as a family home.

The house has now been fully renovated, but some of the well-recognised aspects of the house from its use during the run of ''The Big Breakfast'' remain.

The newly renovated house features in the [[BBC Two]] show ''Neneh and Andi Dish It Up'', [[BBC Three]]'s ''Singing With the Enemy'', ''Too Fat To Toddle'' on ITV1, and the one-off revival of ''The Big Breakfast'' on Channel 4.

The cottages are located about 200 metres from the site of the main stadium used in the [[2012 Olympic Games]]. In 2005, the cottages became part of a [[compulsory purchase order]] for the Games,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lda.gov.uk/server/show/ConMediaFile.1223|title=Home - Compulsory Purchase Order Sheet 9|publisher=London Development Agency|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231034501/http://www.lda.gov.uk/server/show/ConMediaFile.1223|archive-date=31 December 2007}}</ref> giving rise to speculation that the building may be demolished. However, the cottages and gardens remain unchanged.

The house made a cameo appearance in a Channel 4 ident shown in the lead-up to the channel's coverage of the [[Paralympics]] in August 2012.

===Life after Lock Keepers' Cottages===
''The Big Breakfast''<nowiki/>'s return on 13 August 2022 has been confirmed to be from a new house, leaving the original Lock Keepers' Cottages behind for the first time in the show’s history. The new house is located in [[Potters Bar]]. Filming takes place on The Villa mansion,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hoseasons.co.uk/cottages/the-villa-mansion-uk35190 | title=The Villa Mansion }}</ref> a seven-bedroom cottage set in ten acres of countryside.

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*''The Big Breakfast'' at [[IMDb]]: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103363/ 1992], [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20596750/ 2021]

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Dominic Byrne

2024-06-19T21:21:59Z

Aidenbliss789: updated to include facts from the radio show

{{short description|British television presenter (born 1972)}}
{{pp-vandalism|small=yes}}
{{Use British English|date=June 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox presenter
| name = Dominic Byrne
| image = dombyrne.jpg
| image_upright = 1
| caption = Byrne outside [[BBC Radio 1]] in 2010
| birth_name = Dominic Anthony Byrne
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|11|10}}
| birth_place = [[Norwich, Norfolk]], England
| show = ''[[The Chris Moyles Show]]''
| station = [[Radio X (United Kingdom)|Radio X]]
| timeslot = 6.30{{nbsp}}am{{snd}}10{{nbsp}}am
| style = [[Newscaster]]
| country = United Kingdom
| spouse(s) = Nicola Byrne (2001–2015 separated, later died in 2018) {{marriage|Lucy Brigden|2022}}
| children = 3
| website = {{url|www.radiox.co.uk}}
}}

'''Dominic Anthony Byrne''' (born 10 November 1972) is a British newsreader, presenter, songwriter and musician. He currently works on the Chris Moyles Breakfast show on [[Radio X (United Kingdom)|Radio X]], having previously worked as the newsreader for [[Capital London]] on the [[Capital Breakfast (London)|Capital FM Breakfast Show]]. Prior to this he worked with the [[BBC]] from 1997 to 2012, as part of the on-air team on ''[[The Chris Moyles Show]]'' on [[BBC Radio 1]] from 2004 to 2012, working as the newsreader and contributing to the show's [[zoo format]].

Byrne worked as a newsreader elsewhere on Radio 1, and presented on the [[BBC News Channel]]. He runs his own voice training business called Open Mouth Productions. During 2014 Byrne presented a number of shows on [[BBC Radio Kent]] covering other presenters, including Breakfast and Mid-Morning. He returned to the new format of ''[[The Chris Moyles Show]]'' on [[Radio X (United Kingdom)|Radio X]] in 2015, reading the news and contributing to show discussions and features.

==Biography==
Byrne was born in [[Norwich]], Norfolk,<ref name="Profile">"[https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/news/profiles/dominic_byrne.shtml Reporter Profiles: Dominic Byrne]", [[BBC]]. Retrieved 5 December 2010</ref> After moving to London he freelanced at [[Independent Radio News]] and [[Virgin Radio]].

===BBC===
He joined [[BBC Radio 1]] in 1997, and became part of the team in the [[zoo format]] ''[[The Chris Moyles Show|Chris Moyles Show]]''. As well as reading news, Byrne interviewed many celebrities for the breakfast show including [[Tom Cruise]], [[Gwyneth Paltrow]], [[Ben Stiller]], [[Alan Sugar]], [[David Schwimmer]], [[Uma Thurman]], [[Goldie Lookin' Chain]], [[Reese Witherspoon]], [[William Shatner]], [[Al Gore]], [[Richard E. Grant]], [[Daniel Craig]], [[Bruce Willis]], [[Bono]], [[Adam Clayton]], [[Daniel Radcliffe]], [[Robert Downey Jr.]], [[Jennifer Aniston]], [[Jedward]], [[Leonardo DiCaprio]], [[Matt Damon]], [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Elton John]] and [[Cameron Diaz]]. He contributed to multiple features, and parody songs, some of which featured on ''[[The Parody Album]]'' released by [[Chris Moyles]].

Elsewhere for the BBC he worked as a newsreader for [[Jo Whiley]]'s later [[Fearne Cotton]]'s mid-morning weekday show on Radio 1. From 2007 he presented the ''[[Newsbeat's Oddbox]]'' video clip show on [[BBC News (TV Channel)|BBC News]]. This was a four-minute video which looked at the week's strangest news, presented by Dominic Byrne (and Natalie Jamieson when he was away). It was available to watch at [[BBC Online]], on the [[BBC Red Button]] and on the [[BBC News (TV channel)|BBC News channel]]. It was announced on 6 September 2012 episode that the broadcast on the following week would be the final ever ''Odd Box''.<ref name="Odd Box">"[https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/19512854 Odd Box 06 September 2012]"</ref> On 14 September 2012, The ''Oddbox'''s final episode was shown on BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat Website. In addition, Byrne presented ''Dragon's Den Online'', the online spin-off from the ''[[Dragons' Den]]'' TV programme.<ref name="Bearne">Bearne, Suzanne (2009) "BBC launches online version of 'Dragons' Den'", ''[[New Media Age]]'', 18 March 2009</ref> In 2014, he was one of three hosts on ''[[Factomania]]''.

===Other projects===
In December 2011 Dominic Byrne championed the song [[Dominick the Donkey]] by Italian American singer [[Lou Monte]] on The Chris Moyles Show, helping it achieve a peak chart position of number 3 on the UK Top 40 during Christmas 2011.

Byrne has worked on various voice-over projects. He provided the voice of an alien called Zorst in the [[CBeebies]] show ''[[Space Pirates (2007 TV series)|Space Pirates]]'',<ref name="CBBC">"[https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/about/programmes/dominic_byrne_interview.shtml Interview: Dominic Byrne] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222152921/http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/about/programmes/dominic_byrne_interview.shtml |date=22 December 2010 }}", [[BBC]]. Retrieved 5 December 2010</ref> and as ''Captain Emergency'' on ''[[Peppa Pig]]''. He does voice-overs for the entertainment channel ''[[Watch (TV channel)|Watch]]''. In 2010, Byrne narrated children's storybooks for mobile phone applications under the ''iStorytime'' brand – the titles which Byrne narrated include ''Invisible Alligators'' (written and illustrated by Hayes Roberts), ''Inca Dink, the Great Houndini'' (written, illustrated and also narrated by M. Nicole van Dam), and ''Olivia the Octopus'' (written and illustrated by Damien Clenet).<ref>various references to these books exist on the web, including the ''iStorytime'' eReader website itself at http://www.istorytime.com/ and various eReader book reviews which delineate the narration credits such as {{cite web |url=http://www.butterscotch.com/preview/825111/Inca-Dink-The-Great-Houndini-Kids-Book |title=Archived copy |access-date=31 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000220/http://www.butterscotch.com/preview/825111/Inca-Dink-The-Great-Houndini-Kids-Book |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}</ref>

On 8 March 2013, it was announced that Byrne had joined Capital FM London, to read the news on their flagship breakfast show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radiotoday.co.uk/2013/03/dominic-byrne-to-join-capital-fm-london/|title=Dominic Byrne to join Capital FM London|date=8 March 2013}}</ref>

Byrne owns a company called Open Mouth Productions, through which he provides vocal training for both corporate and private individuals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://companycheck.co.uk/company/06965880/OPEN-MOUTH-PRODUCTIONS-LIMITED/companies-house-data|title = OPEN MOUTH PRODUCTIONS LIMITED. Free business summary taken from official companies house information. Free alerts. Registered as 06965880}}</ref>

In a video recorded for [[Radio X (United Kingdom)|Radio X's]] [[YouTube]] channel, Byrne played guitar with [[Stereophonics]] alongside Chris Moyles on the drums.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1IbNHXqdCUo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/1IbNHXqdCUo |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title = Stereophonics - C'est la Vie; featuring Chris Moyles LIVE | Radio X Session|website=[[YouTube]] }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

As of June 2024 he has been running a potentially illegal Euros 2024 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwWjGVlu8vs sweepstake] involving presters within the [[Global Media & Entertainment|Global]] building

==Music career==
In January 2023, Byrne released a song called Holy Water (featuring Abigail DB) which he had written at least two decades prior. With the support of a campaign on Moyles' breakfast show, the single reached number one on the iTunes chart,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/domisatwit/status/1617458297698717696|title=Well now. This is actually crazy! A song I wrote over 20 years and finally recorded 2 years ago is released today and…..it's NUMBER ONE!!!! Thank you so so much!!!!|date=27 January 2023}}</ref> and ninety-seven in the official charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/64056/dominic-byrne-ft-abigail-db/|title=DOMINIC BYRNE FT ABIGAIL DB|website=[[Official Charts Company|Official Charts]] |date=27 January 2023}}</ref> It was the second highest new entry in the UK Big Top 40 chart, at number 23.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bigtop40.com/charts/2023/4/ | title=Big Top 40 }}</ref> On 22 May 2023, Byrne released the single "Happier Now", again featuring singer Abigail DB.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/happier-now-single-feat-abigail-db-single/1688514124|title=Dominic Byrne - Happier Now (feat Abigail DB)|website=Apple Music|date=22 May 2023|access-date=25 May 2023}}</ref>

==Discography==
===As main artist===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year
! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions]
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]
|-
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK Singles Downloads Chart|UK]]
|-
! scope="row"| "Holy Water" (feat. Abigail DB)
| rowspan="2"| 2023
| 97 ||
| rowspan="3"| Non-album singles
|-
! scope="row"| "Happier Now" (feat. Abigail DB)
| - || 2
|-
|}

==Notes==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{iMDb name|2838478}}

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Dominic Byrne

2024-06-19T17:48:15Z

Aidenbliss789: added that he is running a sweepstakes

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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
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| name = Dominic Byrne
| image = dombyrne.jpg
| image_upright = 1
| caption = Byrne outside [[BBC Radio 1]] in 2010
| birth_name = Dominic Anthony Byrne
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|11|10}}
| birth_place = [[Norwich, Norfolk]], England
| show = ''[[The Chris Moyles Show]]''
| station = [[Radio X (United Kingdom)|Radio X]]
| timeslot = 6.30{{nbsp}}am{{snd}}10{{nbsp}}am
| style = [[Newscaster]]
| country = United Kingdom
| spouse(s) = Nicola Byrne (2001–2015 separated, later died in 2018) {{marriage|Lucy Brigden|2022}}
| children = 3
| website = {{url|www.radiox.co.uk}}
}}

'''Dominic Anthony Byrne''' (born 10 November 1972) is a British newsreader, presenter, songwriter and musician. He currently works on the Chris Moyles Breakfast show on [[Radio X (United Kingdom)|Radio X]], having previously worked as the newsreader for [[Capital London]] on the [[Capital Breakfast (London)|Capital FM Breakfast Show]]. Prior to this he worked with the [[BBC]] from 1997 to 2012, as part of the on-air team on ''[[The Chris Moyles Show]]'' on [[BBC Radio 1]] from 2004 to 2012, working as the newsreader and contributing to the show's [[zoo format]].

Byrne worked as a newsreader elsewhere on Radio 1, and presented on the [[BBC News Channel]]. He runs his own voice training business called Open Mouth Productions. During 2014 Byrne presented a number of shows on [[BBC Radio Kent]] covering other presenters, including Breakfast and Mid-Morning. He returned to the new format of ''[[The Chris Moyles Show]]'' on [[Radio X (United Kingdom)|Radio X]] in 2015, reading the news and contributing to show discussions and features.

==Biography==
Byrne was born in [[Norwich]], Norfolk,<ref name="Profile">"[https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/news/profiles/dominic_byrne.shtml Reporter Profiles: Dominic Byrne]", [[BBC]]. Retrieved 5 December 2010</ref> After moving to London he freelanced at [[Independent Radio News]] and [[Virgin Radio]].

===BBC===
He joined [[BBC Radio 1]] in 1997, and became part of the team in the [[zoo format]] ''[[The Chris Moyles Show|Chris Moyles Show]]''. As well as reading news, Byrne interviewed many celebrities for the breakfast show including [[Tom Cruise]], [[Gwyneth Paltrow]], [[Ben Stiller]], [[Alan Sugar]], [[David Schwimmer]], [[Uma Thurman]], [[Goldie Lookin' Chain]], [[Reese Witherspoon]], [[William Shatner]], [[Al Gore]], [[Richard E. Grant]], [[Daniel Craig]], [[Bruce Willis]], [[Bono]], [[Adam Clayton]], [[Daniel Radcliffe]], [[Robert Downey Jr.]], [[Jennifer Aniston]], [[Jedward]], [[Leonardo DiCaprio]], [[Matt Damon]], [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Elton John]] and [[Cameron Diaz]]. He contributed to multiple features, and parody songs, some of which featured on ''[[The Parody Album]]'' released by [[Chris Moyles]].

Elsewhere for the BBC he worked as a newsreader for [[Jo Whiley]]'s later [[Fearne Cotton]]'s mid-morning weekday show on Radio 1. From 2007 he presented the ''[[Newsbeat's Oddbox]]'' video clip show on [[BBC News (TV Channel)|BBC News]]. This was a four-minute video which looked at the week's strangest news, presented by Dominic Byrne (and Natalie Jamieson when he was away). It was available to watch at [[BBC Online]], on the [[BBC Red Button]] and on the [[BBC News (TV channel)|BBC News channel]]. It was announced on 6 September 2012 episode that the broadcast on the following week would be the final ever ''Odd Box''.<ref name="Odd Box">"[https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/19512854 Odd Box 06 September 2012]"</ref> On 14 September 2012, The ''Oddbox'''s final episode was shown on BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat Website. In addition, Byrne presented ''Dragon's Den Online'', the online spin-off from the ''[[Dragons' Den]]'' TV programme.<ref name="Bearne">Bearne, Suzanne (2009) "BBC launches online version of 'Dragons' Den'", ''[[New Media Age]]'', 18 March 2009</ref> In 2014, he was one of three hosts on ''[[Factomania]]''.

===Other projects===
In December 2011 Dominic Byrne championed the song [[Dominick the Donkey]] by Italian American singer [[Lou Monte]] on The Chris Moyles Show, helping it achieve a peak chart position of number 3 on the UK Top 40 during Christmas 2011.

Byrne has worked on various voice-over projects. He provided the voice of an alien called Zorst in the [[CBeebies]] show ''[[Space Pirates (2007 TV series)|Space Pirates]]'',<ref name="CBBC">"[https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/about/programmes/dominic_byrne_interview.shtml Interview: Dominic Byrne] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222152921/http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/about/programmes/dominic_byrne_interview.shtml |date=22 December 2010 }}", [[BBC]]. Retrieved 5 December 2010</ref> and as ''Captain Emergency'' on ''[[Peppa Pig]]''. He does voice-overs for the entertainment channel ''[[Watch (TV channel)|Watch]]''. In 2010, Byrne narrated children's storybooks for mobile phone applications under the ''iStorytime'' brand – the titles which Byrne narrated include ''Invisible Alligators'' (written and illustrated by Hayes Roberts), ''Inca Dink, the Great Houndini'' (written, illustrated and also narrated by M. Nicole van Dam), and ''Olivia the Octopus'' (written and illustrated by Damien Clenet).<ref>various references to these books exist on the web, including the ''iStorytime'' eReader website itself at http://www.istorytime.com/ and various eReader book reviews which delineate the narration credits such as {{cite web |url=http://www.butterscotch.com/preview/825111/Inca-Dink-The-Great-Houndini-Kids-Book |title=Archived copy |access-date=31 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304000220/http://www.butterscotch.com/preview/825111/Inca-Dink-The-Great-Houndini-Kids-Book |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}</ref>

On 8 March 2013, it was announced that Byrne had joined Capital FM London, to read the news on their flagship breakfast show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radiotoday.co.uk/2013/03/dominic-byrne-to-join-capital-fm-london/|title=Dominic Byrne to join Capital FM London|date=8 March 2013}}</ref>

Byrne owns a company called Open Mouth Productions, through which he provides vocal training for both corporate and private individuals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://companycheck.co.uk/company/06965880/OPEN-MOUTH-PRODUCTIONS-LIMITED/companies-house-data|title = OPEN MOUTH PRODUCTIONS LIMITED. Free business summary taken from official companies house information. Free alerts. Registered as 06965880}}</ref>

In a video recorded for [[Radio X (United Kingdom)|Radio X's]] [[YouTube]] channel, Byrne played guitar with [[Stereophonics]] alongside Chris Moyles on the drums.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1IbNHXqdCUo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/1IbNHXqdCUo |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title = Stereophonics - C'est la Vie; featuring Chris Moyles LIVE | Radio X Session|website=[[YouTube]] }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

As of June 2024 he has been running a Euros 2024 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwWjGVlu8vs sweepstake] involving presters within the [[Global Media & Entertainment|Global]] building

==Music career==
In January 2023, Byrne released a song called Holy Water (featuring Abigail DB) which he had written at least two decades prior. With the support of a campaign on Moyles' breakfast show, the single reached number one on the iTunes chart,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/domisatwit/status/1617458297698717696|title=Well now. This is actually crazy! A song I wrote over 20 years and finally recorded 2 years ago is released today and…..it's NUMBER ONE!!!! Thank you so so much!!!!|date=27 January 2023}}</ref> and ninety-seven in the official charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/64056/dominic-byrne-ft-abigail-db/|title=DOMINIC BYRNE FT ABIGAIL DB|website=[[Official Charts Company|Official Charts]] |date=27 January 2023}}</ref> It was the second highest new entry in the UK Big Top 40 chart, at number 23.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bigtop40.com/charts/2023/4/ | title=Big Top 40 }}</ref> On 22 May 2023, Byrne released the single "Happier Now", again featuring singer Abigail DB.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/happier-now-single-feat-abigail-db-single/1688514124|title=Dominic Byrne - Happier Now (feat Abigail DB)|website=Apple Music|date=22 May 2023|access-date=25 May 2023}}</ref>

==Discography==
===As main artist===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year
! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions]
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]
|-
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK Singles Downloads Chart|UK]]
|-
! scope="row"| "Holy Water" (feat. Abigail DB)
| rowspan="2"| 2023
| 97 ||
| rowspan="3"| Non-album singles
|-
! scope="row"| "Happier Now" (feat. Abigail DB)
| - || 2
|-
|}

==Notes==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{iMDb name|2838478}}

{{Authority control}}

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Jaguar R1

2023-12-31T19:06:34Z

Aidenbliss789: added that Tiff drove the car

{{Short description|Formula One racing car}}
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{{More citations needed|date=January 2021}}
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| Car_name = Jaguar R1
| Image = [[File:2000 Jaguar R1 3.0 Front.jpg|260px]]
| Caption = The Jaguar R1 on display at the [[British Motor Museum]]
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Constructor = [[Jaguar Racing|Jaguar]]
| Designer = [[Gary Anderson (F1 designer)|Gary Anderson]] {{smaller|(Technical Director)}} John Russell {{smaller|(Chief Designer)}} Darren Davies {{smaller|(Head of Aerodynamics)}}
| Predecessor = [[Stewart SF3]]
| Successor = [[Jaguar R2|R2]]
| Team = [[Jaguar Racing]]
| Drivers = 7. {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Eddie Irvine]] 7. {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Luciano Burti]] 8. {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Johnny Herbert]]
| Chassis = [[carbon fiber|Carbon-fibre]] [[monocoque]]
| Front suspension = double wishbones, pushrod
| Rear suspension = double wishbones, pushrod
| Engine name = [[Cosworth]] CR-2
| Capacity = 3.0-litre
| Configuration = [[V10 engine|V10]],
| Turbo/NA = [[naturally-aspirated]],
| Engine position = [[mid-engine]]d
| Power = 805 hp @ 17,500 rpm<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statsf1.com/en/moteur-ford-cosworth.aspx|title = Engine Ford Cosworth • STATS F1}}</ref>
| Gearbox name = [[Jaguar Racing|Jaguar]]
| Gears = 6-speed
| Type = magnesium-cased longitudinal sequential manual
| Differential =
| Fuel = [[Texaco]]
| Lubricants = [[Havoline]]
| Tyres = [[Bridgestone]]
| Debut = [[2000 Australian Grand Prix]]
| Last_event = [[2000 Malaysian Grand Prix]]
| Races = 17
| Wins = 0
| Cons_champ = 0
| Drivers_champ = 0
| Poles = 0
| Fastest_laps = 0|
}}
The '''Jaguar R1''' is the car with which the [[Jaguar Racing]] [[Formula One]] team competed in the [[2000 Formula One season]], and the first Jaguar-badged car after [[Ford Motor Company|Ford's]] purchase of the [[Stewart Grand Prix|Stewart]] team the previous year.

The car proved largely disappointing, despite flashes of promise. It generally proved difficult to drive and suffered from an unreliable gearbox. [[Eddie Irvine]], the {{F1|1999}} championship runner-up, could only score 4 points, placing the team ninth overall in the Constructors' Championship.

The R1 was the last F1 car that [[Johnny Herbert]] raced; the experienced Englishman retiring at the end of the season. It was also the car in which [[Luciano Burti]] made his race début. The car was also driven by [[Tiff Needell]] becoming the 4th person to drive it[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDGoG3fx-BY&ab_channel=UKTellyArchive] with Tiff driving it before before the [[Spanish Grand Prix|spanish grand prix]]
[[File:2000 Jaguar R1 3.0 Rear.jpg|thumb|left|200px|alt=a green open wheeled racing car in a museum|Jaguar R1 rear]]
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==Complete Formula One results==
([[:Template:F1 driver results legend 2|key]])
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%"
! Year
! Entrant
! Engine
! Tyres
! Drivers
! 1
! 2
! 3
! 4
! 5
! 6
! 7
! 8
! 9
! 10
! 11
! 12
! 13
! 14
! 15
! 16
! 17
! Points
! WCC
|-
| rowspan="4"| [[2000 Formula One season|2000]]
| rowspan="4"| [[Jaguar Racing]]
| rowspan="4"| [[Cosworth]] [[V10 engine|V10]]
| rowspan="4"| {{Bridgestone}}
||
|| [[2000 Australian Grand Prix|AUS]]
|| [[2000 Brazilian Grand Prix|BRA]]
|| [[2000 San Marino Grand Prix|SMR]]
|| [[2000 British Grand Prix|GBR]]
|| [[2000 Spanish Grand Prix|ESP]]
|| [[2000 European Grand Prix|EUR]]
|| [[2000 Monaco Grand Prix|MON]]
|| [[2000 Canadian Grand Prix|CAN]]
|| [[2000 French Grand Prix|FRA]]
|| [[2000 Austrian Grand Prix|AUT]]
|| [[2000 German Grand Prix|GER]]
|| [[2000 Hungarian Grand Prix|HUN]]
|| [[2000 Belgian Grand Prix|BEL]]
|| [[2000 Italian Grand Prix|ITA]]
|| [[2000 United States Grand Prix|USA]]
|| [[2000 Japanese Grand Prix|JPN]]
|| [[2000 Malaysian Grand Prix|MAL]]
| rowspan="4"|'''4'''
| rowspan="4"|'''9th'''
|-
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Eddie Irvine]]
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 7
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 13
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 11
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 4
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 13
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 13
|style="background:#F0F8FF;"| PO
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 10
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 8
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 10
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 7
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 8
|style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 6
|-
| {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Luciano Burti]]
||
||
||
||
||
||
||
||
||
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 11
||
||
||
||
||
||
||
|-
| {{flagicon|GBR}} [[Johnny Herbert]]
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 10
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 12
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 13
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 11
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 9
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 7
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 8
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 11
|style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 7
|style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}

{{Jaguar Racing}}
{{F1 cars 2000}}

[[Category:Jaguar Formula One cars]]
[[Category:2000 Formula One season cars]]

{{F1-stub}}

Pulling Power

2023-12-30T23:38:43Z

Aidenbliss789: mike rutherford

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{unreliable sources|imdb=yes|date=February 2017}}
{{Infobox television
|genre=[[Driving|Motoring]]
|presenter=[[Mike Brewer (television presenter)|Mike Brewer]] [[Edd China]] [[Michele Newman]] Mike Rutherford [[Sarah-Jane Mee]]
|country=United Kingdom
|language=English
|director=Martin Gent
|executive_producer=Duncan Rycroft Mike Blair Mike Morley
|producer=Mike Burch Michael Kretzmer Julia Silverton Soraya Taylor
|editor=Mike Burch Martin Gent
|network=[[ITV Central|Central Television]]
|first_aired={{start date|1997|5|15|df=y}}
|last_aired={{end date|2002|10|10|df=y}}
}}
'''''Pulling Power''''' is a regional motoring programme shown only on [[ITV Central|Central Television]] (ITV in the Midlands) in 1996. However, it returned in 2005 and was shown on ITV1 on a series trial basis until 2008, and it was also as a filler programme at times. It has also been shown on [[ITV4]]. Presenters included [[Mike Brewer (television presenter)|Mike Brewer]], [[Edd China]], [[Michele Newman]], Mike Rutherford, and [[Sarah-Jane Mee]].

==History==
The first episode of ''Pulling Power'' was broadcast by Central Television on 15 May 1997, with presenters [[James Allen (journalist)|James Allen]] and [[Sally Gray (television presenter)|Sally Gray]] along with guests [[Ken Morley]] and [[Gary Rhodes]] in a 30-minute running time including advertisements.<ref name="IMDbE1">{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2204951/?ref_=ttep_ep1 |title = "Pulling Power" Episode #1.1 (TV Episode 1997) - IMDb| website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref> Four series were aired between the debut year, 1997, until five years later on 10 October 2002.<ref name="IMDb">{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418421/episodes |title = Pulling Power - Episodes - IMDb| website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref> [[Mike Rutherford]] appeared in the 1998 NEC Birmingham Motorshow episode of the show

The show was later renewed in 2005 until it was cancelled three years later due to low ratings.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Automotive television series]]
[[Category:1996 British television series debuts]]
[[Category:2008 British television series endings]]

{{UK-tv-prog-stub}}

Monster Energy

2023-11-28T17:22:27Z

Aidenbliss789:

{{Short description|Energy drink}}
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'''Monster Energy''' is an [[energy drink]] that was created by Hansen Natural Company (now [[Monster Beverage|Monster Beverage Corporation]]) in April 2002.<ref name="April202" /> As of 2022, Monster Energy had a 30.1% share of the American energy drink market,<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. energy drink market share 2022 |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/306864/market-share-of-leading-energy-drink-brands-in-the-us-based-on-case-volume-sales/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Statista |language=en}}</ref> the second highest after [[Red Bull]].

As of July 2019, there were 34 different drinks under the Monster brand in North America, including its core Monster Energy line, Java Monster, Zero Ultra, Juice, Maxx, Hydro, HydroSport, Extra Strength, Dragon Tea, Muscle, Import, and Rehab.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chakravarty |first1=Sudeep |title=Top Energy Drink Companies in the U.S. |url=https://www.marketresearchreports.com/blog/2019/07/29/top-energy-drink-companies-us |website=Market Research Reports|date=July 29, 2019 }}</ref>

Monster Energy is known for their sponsorship and support for [[extreme sport]]s events, such as [[Bellator MMA]], [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]], [[ONE Championship]], [[MotoGP]], [[BMX]], [[motocross]], [[Motorcycle speedway]], [[skateboarding]], [[snowboarding]] and the Monster Energy [[NASCAR Cup Series]] (2017–19). Monster currently sponsors the [[FIA World Rallycross Championship]], two of [[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing|Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's]] [[Nitro Rallycross]] drivers, the [[Built Ford Tough Series|PBR: Unleash the Beast]] [[Professional Bull Riders]] tour, the bag of golfer [[Tiger Woods]], as well as the helmets of the [[Mercedes AMG Petronas]] [[Formula One|F1]] drivers. The company also has a strong presence in the music industry, promoting a number of bands and artists around the world in the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour, like [[Fetty Wap]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hiphopweekly.com/fetty-wap-and-post-malone-team-up-for-monster-energy-outbreak-tour-welcome-to-the-zoo/|title=Fetty Wap and Post Malone Team Up for Monster Energy Outbreak Tour "Welcome To The Zoo" {{!}} Hip Hop Weekly|website=Hiphopweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=August 24, 2017|archive-date=June 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630193517/http://www.hiphopweekly.com/fetty-wap-and-post-malone-team-up-for-monster-energy-outbreak-tour-welcome-to-the-zoo/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Iggy Azalea]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://flashwounds.com/2014/02/26/monster-energy-outbreak-tour-presents-iggy-azaleas-the-new-classic-tour/|title=Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents Iggy Azalea's 'The New Classic Tour'|date=February 26, 2014|website=FlashWounds|access-date=August 24, 2017}}</ref> [[21 Savage]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-energy-outbreak-tour-presents-21-savages-issa-tour|title=Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents 21 Savage's "Issa Tour"|website=Monsterenergy.com|language=en|access-date=August 24, 2017}}</ref> [[Asking Alexandria]], [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/anthrax | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115205311/https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/anthrax | archive-date=January 15, 2023 | title=Anthrax }}</ref> [[Strange Music]], [[The Word Alive]], [[Machine Gun Kelly (musician)|Machine Gun Kelly]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/machine-gun-kelly |title=Machine Gun Kelly |website=www.monsterenergy.com |access-date=January 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205154414/https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/machine-gun-kelly |archive-date=December 5, 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Suicidal Tendencies]], [[Maximum the Hormone]], [[Korn]], [[Poppy (singer)|Poppy]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Poppy|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/poppy|url-status=dead|access-date=September 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812094130/https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/poppy|archive-date=August 12, 2022|website=Monster Energy}}</ref> and [[Five Finger Death Punch]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Monster Energy and Idol Roc Announce Line-Up for Fourth Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Headliner Kyle Welch|url=http://highwiredaze.com/monsterenergynews1|website=Highwiredaxe.com|access-date=March 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407194656/http://highwiredaze.com/monsterenergynews1|archive-date=April 7, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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The [[caffeine]] content of most Monster Energy drinks is approximately 10 mg/oz (33.81 mg / 100 ml),<ref>[http://www.caffeineinformer.com/the-caffeine-database/ The Caffeine Database]. CaffeineInformer.com. Retrieved on December 30, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cspinet.org/new/cafchart.htm|title=Caffeine Content|publisher=Center for Science in the Public Interest|access-date=April 27, 2011}}</ref> or 160 mg for a 16oz can. The packaging usually contains a warning label advising consumers against drinking more than 48oz per day (500 ml per day in Australia). The drinks are not recommended for pregnant women or people sensitive to caffeine. The ingredients include [[carbonated water]], [[sucrose]], [[glucose]], [[citric acid]], [[natural flavors]], [[taurine]], [[Trisodium citrate|sodium citrate]], [[artificial color|color added]], [[ginseng|panax ginseng root extract]], [[carnitine|L-carnitine]], [[tartarate|L-tartrate]], [[caffeine]], [[sorbic acid]], [[benzoic acid]], [[niacinamide]], [[sodium chloride]], [[Soybean|Glycine max]] [[glucuronolactone]], [[inositol]], [[guarana seed extract]], [[pyridoxine]] [[hydrochloride]], [[sucralose]], [[riboflavin]], [[maltodextrin]], and [[cyanocobalamin]].

==Health concerns==
Energy drinks have been associated with health risks, such as masking the effects of [[Alcohol intoxication|intoxication]] when consumed with alcohol,<ref name="AFP20112">{{Cite web|url=http://www.racgp.org.au/download/documents/AFP/2011/March/201103pennay.pdf|title=Combining energy drinks and alcohol|date=2011|access-date=August 12, 2015|vauthors=Pennay A, Lubman DI, Miller P}}</ref> and excessive or repeated consumption can lead to cardiac and psychiatric conditions.<ref name="pmid25818530">{{cite journal|vauthors=Sanchis-Gomar F, Pareja-Galeano H, Cervellin G, Lippi G, Earnest CP|year=2015|title=Energy drink overconsumption in adolescents: implications for arrhythmias and other cardiovascular events.|journal=Can J Cardiol|volume=31|issue=5|pages=572–5|doi=10.1016/j.cjca.2014.12.019|pmid=25818530|hdl=11268/3906|hdl-access=free}}</ref><ref name="pmid25622514">{{cite journal|vauthors=Petit A, Karila L, Lejoyeux M|year=2015|title=[Abuse of energy drinks: does it pose a risk?].|journal=Presse Med|volume=44|issue=3|pages=261–70|doi=10.1016/j.lpm.2014.07.029|pmid=25622514}}</ref> However, the [[European Food Safety Authority]] (EFSA) concluded that an adequate consumption of Monster and other popular energy drinks is safe and that the amount of caffeine in standard Monster cans is unlikely to interact adversely with other typical constituents of energy drinks or with alcohol.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4102|title=Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine {{!}} Europäische Behörde für Lebensmittelsicherheit|date=May 27, 2015|website=Efsa.europa.eu|access-date=January 2, 2016}}</ref> Energy drinks have the effects that caffeine and sugar give, but there is no distinct evidence that the wide variety of other ingredients has any effect.<ref name="pmid23206286">{{cite journal|vauthors=McLellan TM, Lieberman HR|year=2012|title=Do energy drinks contain active components other than caffeine?|journal=Nutr Rev|volume=70|issue=12|pages=730–44|doi=10.1111/j.1753-4887.2012.00525.x|pmid=23206286|doi-access=free}}</ref>

In December 2011, 14-year-old Anais Fournier died of "cardiac arrhythmia due to caffeine toxicity" after drinking two {{convert|24|usfloz|ml}} cans of Monster Energy drink containing 240 mg of caffeine per can.<ref name="fournier">{{cite news|date=June 26, 2013|title= Mother Sues Energy Drink Maker Over Teenager's Death |work =law.com |url=http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202608684801&Mother_Sues_Energy_Drink_Maker_Over_Teenagers_Death&slreturn=20130718145037|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130818185835/http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202608684801&Mother_Sues_Energy_Drink_Maker_Over_Teenagers_Death&slreturn=20130718145037|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 18, 2013}}</ref><ref name="fda">{{cite news|last=Meier|first=Barry|date=October 22, 2012|title=F.D.A. Receives Death Reports Citing Popular Energy Drink |work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/23/business/fda-receives-death-reports-citing-monster-energy-a-high-caffeine-drink.html}}</ref> Fournier had a pre-existing heart condition, as well as [[Ehlers–Danlos syndromes|Ehlers–Danlos syndrome]].<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/> In October 2012, her parents sued the company.<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/> Monster Energy has insisted that its energy drink played no role in Fournier's death.<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/>

A request under the U.S. [[Freedom of Information Act (United States)|Freedom of Information Act]] revealed that from 2003 to 2012 the [[Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) had received reports of five deaths occurring after drinking Monster Energy.<ref name="fda"/> The reports did not prove a causal link between the drink and any health problems.<ref name="fda"/>

In May 2015, the [[Food Safety and Standards Authority of India]] (FSSAI) banned the sale of Monster and other energy drinks that contained both caffeine and ginseng.<ref name="irrational">{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150516/jsp/frontpage/story_20428.jsp#.Vg1_h8uqqko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150516091017/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150516/jsp/frontpage/story_20428.jsp#.Vg1_h8uqqko |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 16, 2015 |title=Ban on 'irrational' energy drinks |location=New Delhi |date=May 15, 2015 |access-date=October 2, 2015 |work=Telegraph India}}</ref>

==Varieties==
[[File:Shelf with many varieties of energy drink 'Monster' (and some other brands at top).jpg|thumb|Shelf in a German supermarket with various flavors of Monster Energy and [[Rockstar (drink)|Rockstar]] (2023)]]
The varieties of Monster include:
* Original (black can with green logo)
* Zero Sugar (originally had dark blue logo; changed to resemble Original can with the top recolored green with a black pull tab)
* Assault (cola flavor, stylized [[camouflage]] can with red logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Assault {{!}} Monster's Original Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/assault |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve White Pineapple (pineapple flavor, black can with yellow logo and yellow band around flavor title)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Reserve White Pineapple {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/reserve-white-pineapple |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve Orange Dreamsicle (orange flavor, black can with orange logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Reserve Orange Dreamsicle {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/reserve-orange-dreamsicle |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve Watermelon (watermelon flavor, black can with red logo)<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 September 2022|title=MONSTER ADDS MORE FLAVOUR TO ENERGY CATEGORY WITH TWO NEW VARIANTS |url=https://www.cocacolaep.com/gb/news/2022/monster-adds-more-flavour-to-energy-category-with-two-new-variants/ |access-date=17 February 2023 |website=Coca-Cola Europacific Partners}}</ref>
* Ripper (tropical fruits flavor, yellow can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ripper {{!}} Monster Juiced Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/ripper |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Cuba-Libre (cola and lime flavor version of the [[cuba libre]] cocktail.)
* Dub Mad Dog (grape flavor, discontinued)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Punch (DUB Edition) Review |url=https://www.caffeineinformer.com/monster-dub-edition-review |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.caffeineinformer.com}}</ref>
* Maxx (original flavor with added [[nitrous oxide]], comes in a variety of flavors)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caffeine in Monster Maxx |url=https://www.caffeineinformer.com/caffeine-content/monster-extra-strength-energy-drink |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.caffeineinformer.com}}</ref>
* The Beast Unleashed (alcoholic energy drink which is described as a [[hard seltzer]]. The [[alcohol by volume]] is 6%, and comes in various flavors. It was launched in 2023)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neish |first=Sarah |date=2023-03-06 |title=Monster Energy launches alcoholic product |url=https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/03/monster-energy-drinks-launch-alcoholic-product/ |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=The Drinks Business |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* Nitro Super Dry (original flavor however utilizes nitrous oxide rather than [[carbon dioxide]], giving the beverage a [[Mouthfeel|texture]] (mouthfeel) similar to that of [[Guinness]] beer, black can with black logo shrouded in lime green)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nitro {{!}} Monster Original Drinks {{!}} Monster Energy UK |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/nitro |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mule ([[ginger beer]] flavor, zero sugar, matte finish black can with bronze logo and text with 'Non-alcoholic' wording due to the product's name being similar to [[Moscow mule|Moscow Mule]], a popular cocktail)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Mule {{!}} Monster Energy's Original Products {{!}} Monster Energy UK |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/monster-mule |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* VR46 The Doctor (orange flavor, yellow can with [[Valentino Rossi]]'s ''The Doctor'' branding)<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Doctor {{!}} Valentino Rossi's Signature Monster Energy Drink |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/the-doctor |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* LH44 [[Lewis Hamilton]] (red can with yellow and black patterns with black logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=LH44 {{!}} Lewis Hamilton's Signature Monster Energy Drink |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/lh44 |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Java (Coffee mixed with Monster Energy available in a variety of flavors including salted caramel, loca moca and mean bean.)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Java Monster Flavors {{!}} Brewed Coffee Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/java-monster |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Pacific Punch (cherry punch flavor)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pacific Punch {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/pacific-punch |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Pipeline Punch ([[passion fruit]], orange and [[guava]] flavor, pink can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pipeline Punch {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/pipeline-punch |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mixxd (Punch line. Cherry flavor, [[Surface texture|surface-textured]] purple can.)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mixxd Punch {{!}} Monster Juiced Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/mixxd |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Monarch (juiced line, pastel pink can with yellow logo and [[butterfly]] artwork)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monarch {{!}} Juiced Energy Products {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/monarch |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mango Loco (juiced line, blue can with orange logo and artwork themed to the Mexican [[Day of the Dead]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mango Loco {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/mango-loco |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Khaotic (juiced line, yellow can with light blue logo and [[graffiti]] butterfly artwork)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Khaotic {{!}} Monster Energy Juiced Products {{!}} Monster Energy |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/monster-khaotic |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Aussie Lemonade style (Juiced line, blue can with yellow logo and artwork featuring a variety of sea creatures. Citrus flavored. Introduced in 2022)<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://smokesignalnews.net/13872/2021-2022/aussie-lemonade/ |url=https://smokesignalnews.net/13872/2021-2022/aussie-lemonade/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=https://smokesignalnews.net/ |language=en}}</ref>
* Zero Ultra (citrus flavor, zero sugar, textured white can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Zero Ultra Flavors {{!}} Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-ultra |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Ultra Blue (light citrus and berry flavor, zero sugar, textured light blue can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zero-Sugar Ultra Blue A.K.A. The Blue Monster|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-blue/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622193807/https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-blue/|archive-date=2023-06-22|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Ultra Fiesta ([[mango]] flavor, zero sugar, textured blue can with silver logo)
* Ultra Watermelon (watermelon flavor, textured bright red can with silver logo)
* Ultra Paradise (apple and [[kiwifruit|kiwi]] flavor, zero sugar, textured lime green can with silver logo)
* Ultra Rosá (pink lemonade flavor, zero sugar, textured hot pink can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Rosa {{!}} Sugar Free Monster Energy |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-gb/energy-drinks/monster-ultra/zero-sugar-ultra-rosa/ |access-date=14 August 2023 |website=Monster Energy}}</ref>
* Ultra Gold (pineapple flavor, zero sugar, textured gold can with silver logo)
* Ultra Red (fruit punch flavor, zero sugar, red can)
* Ultra Black (cherry flavor, zero sugar, textured black can with silver logo)
* Ultra Peachy Keen (Peach flavor, zero sugar, textured peach can with silver logo. Made in limited edition form.)
* Ultra Sunrise (Orange flavor, zero sugar, orange can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Energy Ultra Sunrise |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-sunrise/ |website=Monster Energy}}</ref>
* Ultra Strawberry Dreams (strawberry flavor, zero sugar, pink can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Strawberry Dreams {{!}} Monster Ultra Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-ultra/ultra-strawberry-dreams |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Ultra Violet, a.k.a. The Purple Monster (grape flavor, zero sugar, violet can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Violet {{!}} Monster Ultra Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/products/monster-ultra/ultra-violet |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Advertising==
[[File:Vegas monorail 2007 with advertisement of "Monster energy" drink (cropped).jpg|thumb|Monster advertising on the [[Las Vegas Monorail]] (2007)]]
Monster Energy is advertised mainly through sponsorship of sporting events, including motocross, BMX, mountain biking, snowboarding, skateboarding, car racing, speedway, and also through sponsorship of esports events.

In 2006, Caleb (Strongjaw) Johnstone Corporation announced a distribution agreement with [[Anheuser-Busch]] in the United States<ref>[http://www.pilmore.com/news_and_events/current_news.php?id=39 Monster, Lost, Rumba and Other Energy Drinks to Be Distributed Through Anheuser-Busch Wholesaler Network] Corona, Calif. May 9, 2006 {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and Grupo Jumex in Mexico.<ref>[http://www.bevnet.com/news/2006/05-23-2006-Dakota_Pilmore_monster_energy_mexico.asp Dakota Pilmore Signs Mexican Distribution Agreement] Corona, Calif., May 23, 1842 (Business Wire){{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref>

Monster became the title sponsor of [[NASCAR]]'s top series starting with the 2017 season,<ref name="NASCAR title sponsor">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2016/12/01/monster-energy-title-sponsor-nascar-cup-series/94748244/|title=Monster Energy replaces Sprint as title sponsor for NASCAR's top series|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=December 1, 2016|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref> renaming it to the Monster Energy [[NASCAR Cup Series]].<ref>{{cite news|title=NASCAR series name: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series unveiled|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2016/12/19/monster-energy-nascar-cup-series-unveiled-premier-series-name.html/|access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref> The name lasted through 2019; although Monster offered to extend the sponsorship, NASCAR rejected it in favor of a new sponsorship model.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nascar-monster-energy-tiered-sponsorship-model |title=Report: Nascar rejects Monster extension for tiered model |first=Sam |last=Carp |publisher=[[SportsPro]] |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/04/08/nascar-moves-toward-new-title-sponsor-model-despite-monsters-offer/ |title=NASCAR moves toward new sponsor model despite Monster's offer |first=Nate |last=Ryan |publisher=[[NBC Sports]] |date=April 8, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref>

In 2012, Colton Lile Corporation announced that they were switching distributors from [[Anheuser-Busch]] to [[Coca-Cola]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-Dakota-shares-idUSTRE49570320081006|title=Dakota, Coke set Monster drink distribution plans|publisher=Reuters|date=October 6, 2008}}</ref>

In 2012, a [[Monster Jam]] [[monster truck]] sponsored by Monster Energy debuted in [[El Paso, Texas]], with Damon Bradshaw driving. A second truck was introduced in [[Las Vegas]] at the [[Monster Jam|Monster Jam World Finals]] in 2015, and is driven by Coty Saucier and Steven Sims.

===Logo===
The design was created by McLean Design, a California-based strategic branding firm. The logo is composed of a vibrant green "M", composed of three lines on a field of black. The "M" is stylized in such a way as to imply that it is formed by the [[claw]]s of a [[monster]] ripping through the can.<ref>{{cite web|date=October 6, 2012|title=Monster Energy Logo: Design and History|url=http://www.famouslogos.net/monster-energy-logo|access-date=January 21, 2013|publisher=FamousLogos.net}}</ref>

==Endorsements==
===Action sports===
In August 2017, Monster renewed a sponsorship with mixed martial arts champion [[Conor McGregor]]; they are also endorsed by [[Cain Velasquez]] and [[Jon Jones|Jon "Bones" Jones]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article167315472.html|title=Monster Energy continuing to sponsor UFC fighter Conor McGregor|work=miamiherald|access-date=August 25, 2017|language=en}}</ref>

In November 2012, the firm announced a long-term partnership with the [[Professional Bull Riders]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pbr.com/en/news/press-releases/2012/11/pbr-monster-energy-drink-announce-multiyear-partnership.aspx|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121212234024/http://www.pbr.com/en/news/press-releases/2011/2012/11/pbr-monster-energy-drink-announce-multiyear-partnership.aspx|url-status=dead|title=PBR, Monster Energy Drink announce multi-year partnership|archivedate=December 12, 2012}}</ref> and currently sponsors several riders including Jose Vitor Leme, Cody Teel, and Derek Kolbaba. Starting in 2018, they became the title sponsor of the PBR's premiership tour, known as the ''Unleash the Beast'' tour.

The firm has served as the official energy drink sponsor of multiple [[X Games]] contests, including the 2017 summer games in [[Minneapolis]] and the 2017 winter games in [[Aspen, Colorado|Aspen]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://motocross.transworld.net/press-releases/monster-athletes-ready-for-x-games/#82VoXMqRGCSi4UBy.97|title=Monster Athletes Ready For X Games {{!}} Transworld Motocross|date=July 13, 2017|work=Transworld Motocross|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Among the athletes on their team are skateboarders [[Nyjah Huston]], [[Ishod Wair]] and [[Chris Cole (skateboarder)|Chris Cole]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfitness/article/Nyjah-Huston-Takes-Third-Place-in-Monster-Energys-Skateboard-Street-at-X-Games-Minneapolis-2017-20170907|title=Nyjah Huston Takes Third Place in Monster Energy's Skateboard Street at X Games Minneapolis 2017|author=BWW News Desk|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920141632/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfitness/article/Nyjah-Huston-Takes-Third-Place-in-Monster-Energys-Skateboard-Street-at-X-Games-Minneapolis-2017-20170907|archive-date=September 20, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> three-time gold-winning skier [[David Wise (freestyle skier)|David Wise]], Olympic freestyle skier [[Gus Kenworthy]] and [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] gold medalist snowboarder [[Iouri Podladtchikov]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.snowboarder.com/news/monster-energy-the-official-energy-drink-partner-of-x-games-aspen-2016-takes-over-with-its-team-of-the-worlds-best-competing-athletes/|title=Monster Energy, The Official Energy Partner of X Games Aspen 2016, Takes Over With Its Team of the World's Best Competing Athletes|date=January 25, 2016|work=Snowboarder Magazine|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

===Motorsports===
[[File:Kurt_Busch_45_Sonoma_2022.jpg|thumb|[[Kurt Busch]] driving the Monster Energy–sponsored No. 45 [[NASCAR]] at [[Sonoma Raceway]] in 2022]]
[[File:MWRTtest.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ken Block]] driving the Monster Energy–sponsored No. 43 [[Ford Fiesta]] for the [[2010 Rally America season]]]]
In December 2016, it was announced that Monster would replace [[Sprint Corporation]] as title sponsor of [[NASCAR]]'s [[NASCAR Cup Series|premier series]]. NASCAR's chief marketing officer cited Monster's "youthful and edgy" brands a driving force behind the deal, .<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/02/22/can-monster-energy-inject-youth-into-nascar.html|title=Can Monster Energy Inject Youth Into NASCAR?|last=Rocco|first=Matthew|date=February 22, 2017|newspaper=Fox Business|access-date=February 22, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://galleries.nascar.com/gallery/1131/monster-energy-at-the-track-monster-energy-all-star-race|title=Monster Energy at the track: Monster Energy All-Star Race {{!}} Photo Galleries {{!}} Nascar.com|website=galleries.nascar.com|access-date=May 23, 2017}}</ref> In April 2019, it was reported that NASCAR rejected Monster Energy's offer to extend its sponsorship through 2020 in favor of a new tiered sponsorship model.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nascar-monster-energy-tiered-sponsorship-model |title=Report: Nascar rejects Monster extension for tiered model |first=Sam |last=Carp |publisher=[[SportsPro]] |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/04/08/nascar-moves-toward-new-title-sponsor-model-despite-monsters-offer/ |title=NASCAR moves toward new sponsor model despite Monster's offer |first=Nate |last=Ryan |publisher=[[NBC Sports]] |date=April 8, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref>

Monster is endorsed by NASCAR driver [[Tyler Reddick]] and sponsors his No. 45 [[23XI Racing]] car, as well as his Toyota Racing teammate [[Ty Gibbs]] and his No. 54 [[Joe Gibbs Racing]] car. They are also endorsed by Reddick’s predecessor, [[Kurt Busch]], who was forced into retirement due to injuries after the 2022 season. They also endorse [[NASCAR Truck Series]] driver [[Hailie Deegan]] and the No. 13 [[ThorSport Racing]] Team, as well as [[NASCAR Xfinity Series]] driver [[Riley Herbst]] and the No. 98 [[Stewart-Haas Racing]] team. <ref name="NASCAR title sponsor" /> They have also had sponsored [[Robby Gordon]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Menzer|first=Joe|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/monster-exec-drops-story-about-robby-gordon-that-leaves-crowd-laughing-120116|title=Monster exec drops story about Robby Gordon that leaves crowd laughing|work=[[FoxSports.com]]|date=December 9, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> [[Ricky Carmichael]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Crandall|first=Kelly|url=http://www.nascar.com/news-media/2017/05/26/ricky-carmichael-enjoys-mixing-love-nascar-monster-energy-ambassador-role/|title=Ricky Carmichael enjoys mixing love of NASCAR and Monster Energy ambassador role|publisher=[[NASCAR]]|date=May 26, 2017|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> and the No. 54 [[Xfinity Series]] car of [[Joe Gibbs Racing]]/[[Kyle Busch Motorsports]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Steven B.|url=https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/3800-kyle-busch-taps-brother-kurt-and-monster-energy-for-nationwide-ride-at-kbm|title=Kyle Busch Taps Brother Kurt and Monster Energy for Nationwide Ride at KBM|publisher=Speedway Digest|date=January 19, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Eric|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2015/4/28/boris-said-replaces-kyle-busch-talladega-road-courses-joe-gibbs-racing.html|title=JGR Hires Familiar Super-Sub for Kyle Busch|publisher=[[NASCAR]]|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> They have sponsored Formula 1 team [[Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport]] between 2010 and 2023 and have been endorsed by the teams drivers, [[George Russell (racing driver)|George Russell]] and seven-time world champion [[Lewis Hamilton]]. Hamilton also has a signature drink with the brand, ''"LH44"''. Staring in 2024 Monster Energy will become the official partner of the [[McLaren F1 Team|McLAREN]] formula 1 team[https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/2023/mclaren-racing-announces-monster-energy-as-an-official-partner-of-mclaren-formula-1-team/] and will will be featured on the helmets, race suits, caps and drinks bottles of McLaren F1 Team drivers [[Lando Norris]] and [[Oscar Piastri]]. Monster Energy is also the primary sponsor for [[Yamaha Motor Racing]] in [[MotoGP]] since 2019 and also sponsors riders such as [[Valentino Rossi]], [[Franco Morbidelli]], and [[Francesco Bagnaia]].<ref>{{cite web|first1=|date=July 17, 2018|title=MONSTER ENERGY COMPANY AND YAMAHA FACTORY RACING MOTOGP TEAM ANNOUNCE NEW TITLE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-energy-company-and-yamaha-factory-racing-motogp-team-announce-new-title-sponsorship-agreement|access-date=September 26, 2021|website=Monster Energy}}</ref>

[[File:City-Race-Rdam-2013-DSC 0207.jpg|thumb|[[Vaughn Gittin]] drifting the Monster Energy–sponsored [[Ford Mustang]]]]
The company was endorsed by Australian touring car driver [[Jamie Whincup]] from late 2009 to 2012. The deal was canceled abruptly for the 2013 season, when his team [[Triple Eight Race Engineering (Australia)|Triple Eight]] signed rival [[Red Bull]] as sponsor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Whincup's fight with Monster|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/motorsport/whincups-fight-with-monster/news-story/5ae9cfcc13910edc59bb0ccb7bbb1f32|first=Peter|last=Kogoy|publisher=[[The Australian]]|date=November 11, 2012|access-date=November 15, 2020}}</ref> Monster partnered with [[James Courtney]] and [[Holden Racing Team]] for the [[2016 International V8 Supercars Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Monster rides with JC in hunt for 2016 V8 Supercars crown|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-rides-with-jc-in-hunt-for-2016-v8-supercars-crown|publisher=Monster Energy|date=February 17, 2016|access-date=November 15, 2020}}</ref> and is now associated with [[Tickford Racing]] as primary sponsor of [[Cameron Waters]] Ford Mustang Supercar.

Monster has also sponsored other rally drivers and motocross riders: [[Ken Block]], [[Liam Doran]], [[Nani Roma]], [[Jeremy McGrath]], [[Chad Reed]], [[Ryan Villopoto]], [[Nate Adams]], [[Taka Higashino]], and Carmichael. On May 18, 2022, it was announced that Monster Energy would sponsor [[Andreas Bakkerud]] and [[Robin Larsson]] of [[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing]] in [[Nitro Rallycross]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dreyerreinboldracing.com/monster-energy-drr-jc-team-up-for-partnership-with-champion-drivers-andreas-bakkerud-robin-larsson/|title=Monster Energy & DRR JC Team Up for Partnership with Champion Drivers Andreas Bakkerud & Robin Larsson|date=May 19, 2022 |access-date=June 7, 2022}}</ref> It also sponsors multiple motocross race teams named "Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kawasaki.com/Racing_motocrossracing/MPCTeamFacts.aspx|title=Team facts|year=2009|publisher=[[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]]|access-date=July 16, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420062334/http://www.kawasaki.com/Racing_MotocrossRacing/MPCTeamFacts.aspx|archive-date=April 20, 2010}}</ref> and the Monster Energy Factory Yamaha motocross team, based in [[Hampshire, England]]. In 2016, the firm has aided the return of factory Yamaha to United States as the title sponsor of the team, officially named Monster Energy/360fly/Chaparral/Yamaha Factory Racing. During this time, Monster Energy served as a title sponsor for the Star Racing Yamaha team, which also took over the 450 program from Factory Yamaha in 2021. They have gone on to win the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship with Dylan Ferrandis, and the 2022 AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross Championships with Eli Tomac.

Since 2010, Monster Energy has been the main sponsor of [[Formula Drift]] champion [[Vaughn Gittin Jr.]] Monster Energy has also sponsored [[Brittany Force]] of the [[NHRA]]. The firm has also been the title sponsor of the [[Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix|Catalan Motorcycle Grand Prix]] since 2014. Since 2012, it has been the main sponsor of the [[Speedway Grand Prix]] and [[Speedway World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/1110/monster-deal-for-sgp|title=Speedway World Championships.|access-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref>

In June 2015, Monster agreed to a sponsorship deal with [[Ahmed Zayat|Zayat Stables]] to sponsor the race horse {{Not a typo|[[American Pharoah]]}}, rumored to be the largest single-horse advertising sponsorship to-date. The deal allows the product's logo to be used on the [[horse blanket#other designs|horse sheets]], on jockey [[Victor Espinoza]]'s shirt and boots, as well as caps and other gear worn by people around the horse.<ref name="Rovell3June">{{Cite web|last1=Rovell|first1=Darren|title=American Pharoah owners agree to landmark marketing deal|url=http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/13002289/american-pharoah-owners-agree-one-largest-single-horse-sponsorship-deals-history|website=ESPN|access-date=June 4, 2015|date=June 3, 2015}}</ref>

Monster Energy also has a big presence in the [[off-road racing]] scene being the main sponsor's for the [[Baja 1000]] and [[Baja 500]]. They also sponsor a variety of teams in different classes,<ref>[https://www.monsterenergy.com/sports/off-road Monster Energy. Sportspeople]</ref> including [[Trophy Truck]] drivers Cameron Steele, Alan Ampudia and [[Kyle LeDuc]].

{| class="wikitable"
|+<blockquote>Current motorsports sponsorships</blockquote>
!Series
!Type
!Driver
!Number
!Team
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[NASCAR Cup Series]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Stock car racing|Stock car]]
|[[Ty Gibbs]]
|54
|[[Joe Gibbs Racing]]
|-
|[[Tyler Reddick]]
|45
|[[23XI Racing]]
|-
|[[NASCAR Xfinity Series]]
|[[Stock car racing|Stock car]]
|[[Riley Herbst]]
|98
|[[Stewart-Haas Racing]]
|-
|[[NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series]]
|[[Truck racing]]
|[[Hailie Deegan]]
|13
|[[ThorSport Racing]]
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Formula One]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Open-wheel racing]]
|[[Lewis Hamilton]]
|44
| rowspan="2" |[[Mercedes-Benz in Formula One|Mercedes]]
|-
|[[George Russell (racing driver)|George Russell]]
|63
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series]]
|[[Drag racing]]
|[[Brittany Force]]
|n/a
| rowspan="2" |[[John Force Racing]]
|-
|[[Drag racing]]
|[[John Force]]
|n/a
|-
|[[European Drag Racing Championship]]
|[[Drag racing]]
|Jndia Erbacher
|n/a
|Racing GmbH|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Nitro Rallycross]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Rallycross]]
|[[Robin Larsson]]
|4
| rowspan="2" |[[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing]]
|-
|[[Andreas Bakkerud]]
|13
|-
|[[Supercars Championship]]
|[[Touring car racing]]
|[[Cameron Waters]]
|6
|[[Tickford Racing]]
|-
|[[Formula D]]
|[[Drifting (motorsport)]]
|[[Vaughn Gittin]] JR
|25
|[[RTR Motorsports]]
|-
|[[World Rally Championship]]
|[[Rallying]]
|[[Oliver Solberg]]
|n/a
|[[Toksport WRT]]
|}

===Esports===
Monster Energy also sponsors several individuals in the [[esports]] community, as well as esports associations. The company broke into esports with their sponsorship of [[Evil Geniuses]], one of the premiere North American multi-game organizations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.evilgeniuses.net|title=Evil Geniuses|access-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref> Monster Energy is affiliated with esports in North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia.<ref name="mindfreak" /> Some of the organizations and individuals they support or have supported include the Australian organization "MindFreak",<ref name="mindfreak">{{Cite web|url=https://esportsinsider.com/2018/08/mindfreak-monster-energy-sponsorship/|title=Mindfreak announces sponsorship from Monster Energy| date=August 14, 2018|website=ESports Insider|first=Adam|last=Fitch|access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref> [[PSG Esports|Paris Saint-Germain eSports]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://esports-marketing-blog.com/psg-esports-signs-one-year-partnership-with-monster-energy/|title=SG eSports Signs One-Year Partnership with Monster Energy| website=ESports Marketing Blog|date=August 10, 2018|access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref> and the streamer [[TimTheTatman]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.monsterenergy.cn/news/new-year-new-additions-to-the-monster-family| title=New Year, New Additions to the Monster Family!|website=Monster Energy| date=December 29, 2016| access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref>

==Corporate==
===Trademark protection and lawsuits===
====As plaintiff====
Monster Beverage Corporation has been criticized for its policy of indiscriminately suing companies or groups that use the word ''[[:wikt:monster|monster]]'', the letter ''[[:wikt:M|M]]'', or the word ''[[:wikt:beast|beast]]'' in their marketing for trademark infringement, despite such trademarks being generally dissimilar or distinguishable from Monster's. The words ''monster'' and ''beast'' have existed in the [[English language]] since the [[13th century]],<ref>{{Dictionary.com|monster|accessdate=2023-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{Dictionary.com|beast|accessdate=2023-04-25}}</ref> with the [[Latin letter]] ''[[M]]'' tracing back to the [[7th century BC]]. By 2019, the company has initiated over a thousand trademark cases that have been reviewed by the [[US court system]] or [[United States Patent and Trademark Office|US Patent and Trademark Office]]'s (USPTO) [[Trademark Trial and Appeal Board]],<ref name="Yarrow"/> making them a [[poster child]] for "trademark bullying" which the [[United States Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] defines as "a trademark owner that uses its trademark rights to harass and intimidate another business beyond what the law might be reasonably interpreted to allow."<ref name="Yarrow"/><ref name="uspto">{{cite web |last1=United States Department of Commerce |title=Report to Congress: Trademark Litigation Tactics and Federal Government Services to Protect Trademarks and Prevent Counterfeiting |url=https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/trademarks/notices/TrademarkLitigationStudy.pdf |access-date=October 30, 2019|author1-link=United States Department of Commerce }}</ref>

Examples of such lawsuits include the 2009 ones against Bevreview.com, a beverage review site that published an unfavorable review of the Monster Energy drink,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://consumerist.com/2009/10/monster-energy-trains-legal-guns-on-beverage-review-website.html|title=Monster Energy Trains Legal Guns On Beverage Review Website|website=Consumerist.com|date=October 16, 2009}}</ref> [[Rock Art Brewery]] from [[Vermont]] that marketed a beer named "Vermonster",<ref name="Grinvald">{{cite news |last1=Grinvald |first1=Leah Chan |title=Shaming Trademark Bullies |url=http://wisconsinlawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/02-Grinvald.pdf |access-date=October 30, 2019 |publisher=[[Wisconsin Law Review]] |date=2011|page=625}}</ref> and the aquarium hobbyist site MonsterFishKeepers.com in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://consumerist.com/2012/07/monster-energy-assumes-consumers-cant-distinguish-energy-drinks-from-fish-tanks.html|title=Monster Energy Assumes Consumers Can't Distinguish Energy Drinks From Fish Tanks|website=Consumerist.com|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> The "Vermonster" case was even brought up by Senator [[Patrick Leahy]] in a study of problematic trademark litigation tactics.<ref name=uspto/> Monster Beverage dropped the lawsuit against the microbrewery due to the adverse publicity the lawsuit generated.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20091023/0448336651.shtml|title=Monster Energy Drink Backs Down Due To Public Pressure; Vermonster Beer Lives On|website=Techdirt.com|date=October 23, 2009 }}</ref>

In March 2016, Monster filed a lawsuit to revoke the company trademark of Thunder Beast LLC of Washington, D.C.,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drinkthunderbeast.com/|title=Thunder Beast Root Beer|website=Drinkthunderbeast.com|access-date=May 2, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Yarrow">{{cite news |last1=Yarrow |first1=Andrew L. |title=A D.C. root beer company, an energy drink behemoth and an ugly trademark fight |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/a-dc-root-beer-company-an-energy-drink-behemoth-and-an-ugly-trademark-fight/2019/10/21/5f2b190c-e156-11e9-8dc8-498eabc129a0_story.html |access-date=October 30, 2019 |work=[[Washington Post Magazine]] |date=October 21, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> a small [[root beer]] brewery, insisting the use of "beast" in the company name encroached on Monster's trademark slogan, "Unleash the Beast".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.energydrinkslawsuit.com/monster-energy-worlds-biggest-bully/#|title=Monster Energy: The World's Biggest Bully When It Comes to Small Businesses|date=March 23, 2016|website=EnergyDrinksLawsuit.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 2, 2016}}</ref> The owner of Thunder Beast, Stephen Norberg, was fighting Monster's lawsuit as of 2019.<ref name="Yarrow"/>

In August 2018, Monsta Pizza of Wendover in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, fought a claim brought by Monster Energy in the intellectual property office. The claim was that the pizza firm could be mistaken for Monster Energy, leaving customers confused. The pizza firm won a landmark ruling against Monster Energy, when the court decided there would be no case of misrepresentation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-45357403|title=Pizza firm wins trademark row ruling|date=August 30, 2018|access-date=June 18, 2019|language=en-GB}}</ref> In fact, Monster Energy loses many of their lawsuits, however as with other cases of "trademark bullying" the main goal of the lawsuit seem to be bankrupting the opposition at which they are quite successful.<ref name="Geigner">{{cite news |last1=Geigner |first1=Timothy |title=Monster Energy Loses Trademark Opposition Against UK Drink Company, But May Have Bullied It To Death Anyway |url=https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20181130/08501541139/monster-energy-loses-trademark-opposition-against-uk-drink-company-may-have-bullied-it-to-death-anyway.shtml |access-date=October 30, 2019 |work=Techdirt |date=December 4, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Yarrow"/>

In April 2023, Monster Beverage Corporation sued independent videogame developer Glowstick Entertainment for their horror [[Party game#Video games|party game]] ''Dark Deception: Monsters and Mortals''. Apparently to Monster Beverage, the use of "Monster" in the title of the game and their green and black logo make it "very confusing" because of the similarities between the two. Glowstick Entertainment's head creator, Vincent Livings, has decided to fight it in court. Additionally later that month, it was discovered that over 100 trademark complaints had been filed in Japan, including complaints against the ''[[Pokémon]]'' (1996–), ''[[Monster Hunter]]'' (2004–), and ''[[Monster Musume]]'' (2012–) franchises, the formermost of which predates the Monster Energy brand by over half a decade.<ref>{{Cite news |first=Christian |last=Hoffer |work=Comicbook |date=April 7, 2023 |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/monster-energy-drink-pokemon-monster-hunter-trademark/ |title=Monster Energy Has Filed Trademark Complaints Against Pokemon and Monster Hunter Over Use of Word 'Monster' |access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |first=Hideaki |last=Fujiwara |work=Automaton |language=ja |date=April 6, 2023 |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230406-243229/ |title=「モンスターエナジー」権利元、過去に『ポケモン』や『モンスターハンター』などの商標登録異議を大量に申し立てていた |access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Harding |first=Daryl |date=April 10, 2023 |title=Monster Energy Takes on Pokémon, Monster Musume's Trademarks in Japan, It Wasn't Very Effective |url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2023/04/10-1/monster-energy-takes-on-pokmon-monster-musumes-trademark-in-japan-it-wasnt-very-effective |work=[[Crunchyroll News]] |access-date=April 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Fujiwara |first=Hideaki |date=2023-04-06 |title=「モンスターエナジー」権利元、過去に『ポケモン』や『モンスターハンター』などの商標登録異議を大量に申し立てていた |trans-title="Monster Energy" rights holder had filed a large number of trademark objections in the past, including "Pokemon" and "Monster Hunter" |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230406-243229/ |language=Japanese |work=Automaton Media |access-date=2023-04-25}}</ref>

====As defendant====
Monster Energy has occasionally been on the other side of copyright infringement lawsuits. For example, in August 2012, the [[Beastie Boys]] filed a lawsuit against the company for copyright infringement over Monster's use of their music played by [[Z-Trip]] in an online campaign.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bennett|first=Saraha|date=August 12, 2012|title=Beastie Boys Sue Energy Drink Company for Using Their Music |work=Vulture|url=http://www.vulture.com/2012/08/beastie-boys-sue-to-keep-their-music-out-of-ads.html|access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> In 2014, a jury found Monster Beverage Corporation had infringed on Beastie Boys' copyright by using songs without permission, and owed the group $1.7 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bevnet.com/news/2015/beastie-boys-awarded-668000-in-legal-fees-in-monster-copyright-case/|title=Beastie Boys Awarded $668,000 in Legal Fees in Monster Copyright Case|last=Martinez-Belkin|first=Neil|date=June 17, 2015|publisher=Bevnet|access-date=June 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Chegwidden|first1=W. R.|last2=Watts|first2=D. C.|date=November 20, 1975|title=Kinetic studies and effects of anions on creatine phosphokinase from skeletal muscle of rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)|journal=Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Enzymology|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/77|volume=410|issue=1|pages=99–114|doi=10.1016/0005-2744(75)90210-7|issn=0006-3002|pmid=77}}</ref>

===Alleged sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuits===
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In June 2017, Sara Rabuse of [[Los Angeles County]] filed a personal injury claim against Monster Energy Company executive, Brent Hamilton, and his employer, Monster Energy Corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2017/09/01/monster-energy-sued-after-employee-allegedly-bites-girlfriends-finger.html|title=Monster Energy sued after employee allegedly bites girlfriend's finger|date=September 1, 2017|website=Foxnews.com}}</ref> Rabuse is suing for damages while she was violently attacked during a Monster Energy work function Hamilton invited her to attend. Rabuse claims Hamilton, Executive of the Monster Energy Music Department, flew her from Los Angeles to meet him at the Country Music Awards in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] at Monster Energy's Company expense. When she arrived in Nashville at the airport, he was drunk. Sara Rabuse claims the heavy drinking led to a fight in the hotel room, where Hamilton choked her.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thedirty.com/city/nashville/monster-energy-sued-executive-bites-sara-rabuse-finger/|title=Monster Energy Sued — Executive Bites Sara Rabuse Finger - The Dirty|author=The Dirty Staff|date=September 2, 2017|website=Thedirty.com}}</ref>

On January 24, 2018, ''[[Huffington Post]]'' journalist Emily Peck published an article reporting the suspected corrupted culture of abuse against women within the company<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-lawsuits_n_5a6280c1e4b002283002ca27|title=Exclusive: 5 Women Sue Monster Energy Over Abusive, Discriminatory Culture|last=Peck|first=Emily|date=January 23, 2018|website=HuffPost|language=en|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref> such as Page Zeringue and Sara Rabuse. Zeringue began working for Monster Energy Company in February 2008 and was terminated in October 2015 after filing a complaint in the [[U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana]] against Monster Energy Company, claiming that the beverage company violated Title VII of the [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/titlevii.cfm|title=Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964|website=Eeoc.gov}}</ref> She says she suffered gender discrimination and was subjected to sexual harassment in a [[hostile work environment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-lawsuits_n_5a6280c1e4b002283002ca27|title=Exclusive: 5 Women Sue Monster Energy Over Abusive, Discriminatory Culture|date=January 23, 2018|website=[[HuffPost]] }}</ref> Monster was accused of being fully aware of the situation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-john-kenneally-resigns_n_5a722351e4b05253b275370a|title=Monster Energy Vice President Accused Of Sexual Harassment Resigns|last=Peck|first=Emily|date=January 31, 2018|website=HuffPost|language=en|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref>

Rabuse claims the only way to free herself from Hamilton's grasp was to poke him in the eye, but when she did, Hamilton bit her thumb. Rabuse claimed the bite got infected, forcing her to spend 24 hours in the hospital. Rabuse holds Monster Energy Company responsible because the company allegedly knew of Hamilton's drinking problem and ignored it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2017/09/01/monster-energy-drink-lawsuit-bite-finger/|title=Monster Energy Drink Sued After Employee Tried to Bite Off Woman's Finger|website=Tmz.com}}</ref> Hamilton was ousted from the company in May 2019.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-45357403 | title=Pizza firm wins trademark row ruling| work=BBC News| date=August 30, 2018}}</ref>

==In popular culture==
[[Christine Weick]], a controversial and outspoken American [[Christianity|Christian]] activist and author, created a video that argued that Monster Energy sports drinks are associated with [[Satan]]. The November 2014 video was published on YouTube, garnering over eleven million views as of 2018.<ref name="carman">{{cite news |last1=Carman |first1=Tim |title=The woman who claims Monster Energy drinks are a tool of the devil is back, just in time for Halloween |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/10/23/the-woman-who-claims-monster-energy-drinks-are-a-tool-of-the-devil-is-back-just-in-time-for-halloween |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=October 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://abc7.com/religion/video-monster-energy-drinks-promote-satan-says-woman-in-viral-video/392023/ |title=Woman claims that Monster Energy drinks push a Satanic agenda |author=KABC-TV |publisher=[[KABC-TV]]|work=abc7.com |date=November 12, 2014 |access-date=January 30, 2015|author-link=KABC-TV }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bntfUA6TmLs&spfreload=10|title=Monster Energy Drinks Are the Work of Satan!!!|website=YouTube|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310064903/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bntfUA6TmLs&spfreload=10|archive-date=March 10, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The viral nature of the video got her an appearance on the Web Redemption segment of [[Comedy Central]]'s ''[[Tosh.0]]''.<ref>{{Citation|last=Comedy Central|title=Tosh.0 - Web Redemption - Monster Energy|date=March 4, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoe4--fd84E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/Hoe4--fd84E |archive-date=December 13, 2021 |url-status=live|access-date=November 19, 2018 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

The energy drink also features prominently as [[product placement]] in the video game ''[[Death Stranding]]'' (2019), in which it restores stamina and can be consumed by the main character in his private room.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Colin |date=2019-11-14 |title=Death Stranding's product placement is an act of vandalism |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/11/14/20955496/death-stranding-monster-energy-product-placement-kojima |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-08 |title=What Does Monster Energy Drink Do? |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/death-stranding/What_Does_Monster_Energy_Drink_Do%3F |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=IGN}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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Monster Energy

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| origin = [[United States]]
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'''Monster Energy''' is an [[energy drink]] that was created by Hansen Natural Company (now [[Monster Beverage|Monster Beverage Corporation]]) in April 2002.<ref name="April202" /> As of 2022, Monster Energy had a 30.1% share of the American energy drink market,<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. energy drink market share 2022 |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/306864/market-share-of-leading-energy-drink-brands-in-the-us-based-on-case-volume-sales/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Statista |language=en}}</ref> the second highest after [[Red Bull]].

As of July 2019, there were 34 different drinks under the Monster brand in North America, including its core Monster Energy line, Java Monster, Zero Ultra, Juice, Maxx, Hydro, HydroSport, Extra Strength, Dragon Tea, Muscle, Import, and Rehab.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chakravarty |first1=Sudeep |title=Top Energy Drink Companies in the U.S. |url=https://www.marketresearchreports.com/blog/2019/07/29/top-energy-drink-companies-us |website=Market Research Reports|date=July 29, 2019 }}</ref>

Monster Energy is known for their sponsorship and support for [[extreme sport]]s events, such as [[Bellator MMA]], [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]], [[ONE Championship]], [[MotoGP]], [[BMX]], [[motocross]], [[Motorcycle speedway]], [[skateboarding]], [[snowboarding]] and the Monster Energy [[NASCAR Cup Series]] (2017–19). Monster currently sponsors the [[FIA World Rallycross Championship]], two of [[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing|Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's]] [[Nitro Rallycross]] drivers, the [[Built Ford Tough Series|PBR: Unleash the Beast]] [[Professional Bull Riders]] tour, the bag of golfer [[Tiger Woods]], as well as the helmets of the [[Mercedes AMG Petronas]] [[Formula One|F1]] drivers. The company also has a strong presence in the music industry, promoting a number of bands and artists around the world in the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour, like [[Fetty Wap]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hiphopweekly.com/fetty-wap-and-post-malone-team-up-for-monster-energy-outbreak-tour-welcome-to-the-zoo/|title=Fetty Wap and Post Malone Team Up for Monster Energy Outbreak Tour "Welcome To The Zoo" {{!}} Hip Hop Weekly|website=Hiphopweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=August 24, 2017|archive-date=June 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630193517/http://www.hiphopweekly.com/fetty-wap-and-post-malone-team-up-for-monster-energy-outbreak-tour-welcome-to-the-zoo/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Iggy Azalea]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://flashwounds.com/2014/02/26/monster-energy-outbreak-tour-presents-iggy-azaleas-the-new-classic-tour/|title=Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents Iggy Azalea's 'The New Classic Tour'|date=February 26, 2014|website=FlashWounds|access-date=August 24, 2017}}</ref> [[21 Savage]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-energy-outbreak-tour-presents-21-savages-issa-tour|title=Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents 21 Savage's "Issa Tour"|website=Monsterenergy.com|language=en|access-date=August 24, 2017}}</ref> [[Asking Alexandria]], [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/anthrax | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115205311/https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/anthrax | archive-date=January 15, 2023 | title=Anthrax }}</ref> [[Strange Music]], [[The Word Alive]], [[Machine Gun Kelly (musician)|Machine Gun Kelly]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/machine-gun-kelly |title=Machine Gun Kelly |website=www.monsterenergy.com |access-date=January 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205154414/https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/machine-gun-kelly |archive-date=December 5, 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Suicidal Tendencies]], [[Maximum the Hormone]], [[Korn]], [[Poppy (singer)|Poppy]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Poppy|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/poppy|url-status=dead|access-date=September 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812094130/https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/poppy|archive-date=August 12, 2022|website=Monster Energy}}</ref> and [[Five Finger Death Punch]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Monster Energy and Idol Roc Announce Line-Up for Fourth Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Headliner Kyle Welch|url=http://highwiredaze.com/monsterenergynews1|website=Highwiredaxe.com|access-date=March 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407194656/http://highwiredaze.com/monsterenergynews1|archive-date=April 7, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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The [[caffeine]] content of most Monster Energy drinks is approximately 10 mg/oz (33.81 mg / 100 ml),<ref>[http://www.caffeineinformer.com/the-caffeine-database/ The Caffeine Database]. CaffeineInformer.com. Retrieved on December 30, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cspinet.org/new/cafchart.htm|title=Caffeine Content|publisher=Center for Science in the Public Interest|access-date=April 27, 2011}}</ref> or 160 mg for a 16oz can. The packaging usually contains a warning label advising consumers against drinking more than 48oz per day (500 ml per day in Australia). The drinks are not recommended for pregnant women or people sensitive to caffeine. The ingredients include [[carbonated water]], [[sucrose]], [[glucose]], [[citric acid]], [[natural flavors]], [[taurine]], [[Trisodium citrate|sodium citrate]], [[artificial color|color added]], [[ginseng|panax ginseng root extract]], [[carnitine|L-carnitine]], [[tartarate|L-tartrate]], [[caffeine]], [[sorbic acid]], [[benzoic acid]], [[niacinamide]], [[sodium chloride]], [[Soybean|Glycine max]] [[glucuronolactone]], [[inositol]], [[guarana seed extract]], [[pyridoxine]] [[hydrochloride]], [[sucralose]], [[riboflavin]], [[maltodextrin]], and [[cyanocobalamin]].

==Health concerns==
Energy drinks have been associated with health risks, such as masking the effects of [[Alcohol intoxication|intoxication]] when consumed with alcohol,<ref name="AFP20112">{{Cite web|url=http://www.racgp.org.au/download/documents/AFP/2011/March/201103pennay.pdf|title=Combining energy drinks and alcohol|date=2011|access-date=August 12, 2015|vauthors=Pennay A, Lubman DI, Miller P}}</ref> and excessive or repeated consumption can lead to cardiac and psychiatric conditions.<ref name="pmid25818530">{{cite journal|vauthors=Sanchis-Gomar F, Pareja-Galeano H, Cervellin G, Lippi G, Earnest CP|year=2015|title=Energy drink overconsumption in adolescents: implications for arrhythmias and other cardiovascular events.|journal=Can J Cardiol|volume=31|issue=5|pages=572–5|doi=10.1016/j.cjca.2014.12.019|pmid=25818530|hdl=11268/3906|hdl-access=free}}</ref><ref name="pmid25622514">{{cite journal|vauthors=Petit A, Karila L, Lejoyeux M|year=2015|title=[Abuse of energy drinks: does it pose a risk?].|journal=Presse Med|volume=44|issue=3|pages=261–70|doi=10.1016/j.lpm.2014.07.029|pmid=25622514}}</ref> However, the [[European Food Safety Authority]] (EFSA) concluded that an adequate consumption of Monster and other popular energy drinks is safe and that the amount of caffeine in standard Monster cans is unlikely to interact adversely with other typical constituents of energy drinks or with alcohol.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4102|title=Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine {{!}} Europäische Behörde für Lebensmittelsicherheit|date=May 27, 2015|website=Efsa.europa.eu|access-date=January 2, 2016}}</ref> Energy drinks have the effects that caffeine and sugar give, but there is no distinct evidence that the wide variety of other ingredients has any effect.<ref name="pmid23206286">{{cite journal|vauthors=McLellan TM, Lieberman HR|year=2012|title=Do energy drinks contain active components other than caffeine?|journal=Nutr Rev|volume=70|issue=12|pages=730–44|doi=10.1111/j.1753-4887.2012.00525.x|pmid=23206286|doi-access=free}}</ref>

In December 2011, 14-year-old Anais Fournier died of "cardiac arrhythmia due to caffeine toxicity" after drinking two {{convert|24|usfloz|ml}} cans of Monster Energy drink containing 240 mg of caffeine per can.<ref name="fournier">{{cite news|date=June 26, 2013|title= Mother Sues Energy Drink Maker Over Teenager's Death |work =law.com |url=http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202608684801&Mother_Sues_Energy_Drink_Maker_Over_Teenagers_Death&slreturn=20130718145037|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130818185835/http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202608684801&Mother_Sues_Energy_Drink_Maker_Over_Teenagers_Death&slreturn=20130718145037|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 18, 2013}}</ref><ref name="fda">{{cite news|last=Meier|first=Barry|date=October 22, 2012|title=F.D.A. Receives Death Reports Citing Popular Energy Drink |work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/23/business/fda-receives-death-reports-citing-monster-energy-a-high-caffeine-drink.html}}</ref> Fournier had a pre-existing heart condition, as well as [[Ehlers–Danlos syndromes|Ehlers–Danlos syndrome]].<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/> In October 2012, her parents sued the company.<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/> Monster Energy has insisted that its energy drink played no role in Fournier's death.<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/>

A request under the U.S. [[Freedom of Information Act (United States)|Freedom of Information Act]] revealed that from 2003 to 2012 the [[Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) had received reports of five deaths occurring after drinking Monster Energy.<ref name="fda"/> The reports did not prove a causal link between the drink and any health problems.<ref name="fda"/>

In May 2015, the [[Food Safety and Standards Authority of India]] (FSSAI) banned the sale of Monster and other energy drinks that contained both caffeine and ginseng.<ref name="irrational">{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150516/jsp/frontpage/story_20428.jsp#.Vg1_h8uqqko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150516091017/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150516/jsp/frontpage/story_20428.jsp#.Vg1_h8uqqko |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 16, 2015 |title=Ban on 'irrational' energy drinks |location=New Delhi |date=May 15, 2015 |access-date=October 2, 2015 |work=Telegraph India}}</ref>

==Varieties==
[[File:Shelf with many varieties of energy drink 'Monster' (and some other brands at top).jpg|thumb|Shelf in a German supermarket with various flavors of Monster Energy and [[Rockstar (drink)|Rockstar]] (2023)]]
The varieties of Monster include:
* Original (black can with green logo)
* Zero Sugar (originally had dark blue logo; changed to resemble Original can with the top recolored green with a black pull tab)
* Assault (cola flavor, stylized [[camouflage]] can with red logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Assault {{!}} Monster's Original Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/assault |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve White Pineapple (pineapple flavor, black can with yellow logo and yellow band around flavor title)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Reserve White Pineapple {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/reserve-white-pineapple |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve Orange Dreamsicle (orange flavor, black can with orange logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Reserve Orange Dreamsicle {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/reserve-orange-dreamsicle |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve Watermelon (watermelon flavor, black can with red logo)<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 September 2022|title=MONSTER ADDS MORE FLAVOUR TO ENERGY CATEGORY WITH TWO NEW VARIANTS |url=https://www.cocacolaep.com/gb/news/2022/monster-adds-more-flavour-to-energy-category-with-two-new-variants/ |access-date=17 February 2023 |website=Coca-Cola Europacific Partners}}</ref>
* Ripper (tropical fruits flavor, yellow can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ripper {{!}} Monster Juiced Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/ripper |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Cuba-Libre (cola and lime flavor version of the [[cuba libre]] cocktail.)
* Dub Mad Dog (grape flavor, discontinued)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Punch (DUB Edition) Review |url=https://www.caffeineinformer.com/monster-dub-edition-review |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.caffeineinformer.com}}</ref>
* Maxx (original flavor with added [[nitrous oxide]], comes in a variety of flavors)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caffeine in Monster Maxx |url=https://www.caffeineinformer.com/caffeine-content/monster-extra-strength-energy-drink |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.caffeineinformer.com}}</ref>
* The Beast Unleashed (alcoholic energy drink which is described as a [[hard seltzer]]. The [[alcohol by volume]] is 6%, and comes in various flavors. It was launched in 2023)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neish |first=Sarah |date=2023-03-06 |title=Monster Energy launches alcoholic product |url=https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/03/monster-energy-drinks-launch-alcoholic-product/ |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=The Drinks Business |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* Nitro Super Dry (original flavor however utilizes nitrous oxide rather than [[carbon dioxide]], giving the beverage a [[Mouthfeel|texture]] (mouthfeel) similar to that of [[Guinness]] beer, black can with black logo shrouded in lime green)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nitro {{!}} Monster Original Drinks {{!}} Monster Energy UK |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/nitro |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mule ([[ginger beer]] flavor, zero sugar, matte finish black can with bronze logo and text with 'Non-alcoholic' wording due to the product's name being similar to [[Moscow mule|Moscow Mule]], a popular cocktail)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Mule {{!}} Monster Energy's Original Products {{!}} Monster Energy UK |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/monster-mule |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* VR46 The Doctor (orange flavor, yellow can with [[Valentino Rossi]]'s ''The Doctor'' branding)<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Doctor {{!}} Valentino Rossi's Signature Monster Energy Drink |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/the-doctor |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* LH44 [[Lewis Hamilton]] (red can with yellow and black patterns with black logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=LH44 {{!}} Lewis Hamilton's Signature Monster Energy Drink |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/lh44 |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Java (Coffee mixed with Monster Energy available in a variety of flavors including salted caramel, loca moca and mean bean.)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Java Monster Flavors {{!}} Brewed Coffee Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/java-monster |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Pacific Punch (cherry punch flavor)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pacific Punch {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/pacific-punch |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Pipeline Punch ([[passion fruit]], orange and [[guava]] flavor, pink can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pipeline Punch {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/pipeline-punch |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mixxd (Punch line. Cherry flavor, [[Surface texture|surface-textured]] purple can.)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mixxd Punch {{!}} Monster Juiced Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/mixxd |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Monarch (juiced line, pastel pink can with yellow logo and [[butterfly]] artwork)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monarch {{!}} Juiced Energy Products {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/monarch |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mango Loco (juiced line, blue can with orange logo and artwork themed to the Mexican [[Day of the Dead]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mango Loco {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/mango-loco |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Khaotic (juiced line, yellow can with light blue logo and [[graffiti]] butterfly artwork)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Khaotic {{!}} Monster Energy Juiced Products {{!}} Monster Energy |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/monster-khaotic |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Aussie Lemonade style (Juiced line, blue can with yellow logo and artwork featuring a variety of sea creatures. Citrus flavored. Introduced in 2022)<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://smokesignalnews.net/13872/2021-2022/aussie-lemonade/ |url=https://smokesignalnews.net/13872/2021-2022/aussie-lemonade/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=https://smokesignalnews.net/ |language=en}}</ref>
* Zero Ultra (citrus flavor, zero sugar, textured white can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Zero Ultra Flavors {{!}} Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-ultra |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Ultra Blue (light citrus and berry flavor, zero sugar, textured light blue can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zero-Sugar Ultra Blue A.K.A. The Blue Monster|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-blue/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622193807/https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-blue/|archive-date=2023-06-22|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Ultra Fiesta ([[mango]] flavor, zero sugar, textured blue can with silver logo)
* Ultra Watermelon (watermelon flavor, textured bright red can with silver logo)
* Ultra Paradise (apple and [[kiwifruit|kiwi]] flavor, zero sugar, textured lime green can with silver logo)
* Ultra Rosá (pink lemonade flavor, zero sugar, textured hot pink can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Rosa {{!}} Sugar Free Monster Energy |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-gb/energy-drinks/monster-ultra/zero-sugar-ultra-rosa/ |access-date=14 August 2023 |website=Monster Energy}}</ref>
* Ultra Gold (pineapple flavor, zero sugar, textured gold can with silver logo)
* Ultra Red (fruit punch flavor, zero sugar, red can)
* Ultra Black (cherry flavor, zero sugar, textured black can with silver logo)
* Ultra Peachy Keen (Peach flavor, zero sugar, textured peach can with silver logo. Made in limited edition form.)
* Ultra Sunrise (Orange flavor, zero sugar, orange can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Energy Ultra Sunrise |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-sunrise/ |website=Monster Energy}}</ref>
* Ultra Strawberry Dreams (strawberry flavor, zero sugar, pink can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Strawberry Dreams {{!}} Monster Ultra Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-ultra/ultra-strawberry-dreams |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Ultra Violet, a.k.a. The Purple Monster (grape flavor, zero sugar, violet can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Violet {{!}} Monster Ultra Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/products/monster-ultra/ultra-violet |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Advertising==
[[File:Vegas monorail 2007 with advertisement of "Monster energy" drink (cropped).jpg|thumb|Monster advertising on the [[Las Vegas Monorail]] (2007)]]
Monster Energy is advertised mainly through sponsorship of sporting events, including motocross, BMX, mountain biking, snowboarding, skateboarding, car racing, speedway, and also through sponsorship of esports events.

In 2006, Caleb (Strongjaw) Johnstone Corporation announced a distribution agreement with [[Anheuser-Busch]] in the United States<ref>[http://www.pilmore.com/news_and_events/current_news.php?id=39 Monster, Lost, Rumba and Other Energy Drinks to Be Distributed Through Anheuser-Busch Wholesaler Network] Corona, Calif. May 9, 2006 {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and Grupo Jumex in Mexico.<ref>[http://www.bevnet.com/news/2006/05-23-2006-Dakota_Pilmore_monster_energy_mexico.asp Dakota Pilmore Signs Mexican Distribution Agreement] Corona, Calif., May 23, 1842 (Business Wire){{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref>

Monster became the title sponsor of [[NASCAR]]'s top series starting with the 2017 season,<ref name="NASCAR title sponsor">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2016/12/01/monster-energy-title-sponsor-nascar-cup-series/94748244/|title=Monster Energy replaces Sprint as title sponsor for NASCAR's top series|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=December 1, 2016|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref> renaming it to the Monster Energy [[NASCAR Cup Series]].<ref>{{cite news|title=NASCAR series name: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series unveiled|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2016/12/19/monster-energy-nascar-cup-series-unveiled-premier-series-name.html/|access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref> The name lasted through 2019; although Monster offered to extend the sponsorship, NASCAR rejected it in favor of a new sponsorship model.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nascar-monster-energy-tiered-sponsorship-model |title=Report: Nascar rejects Monster extension for tiered model |first=Sam |last=Carp |publisher=[[SportsPro]] |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/04/08/nascar-moves-toward-new-title-sponsor-model-despite-monsters-offer/ |title=NASCAR moves toward new sponsor model despite Monster's offer |first=Nate |last=Ryan |publisher=[[NBC Sports]] |date=April 8, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref>

In 2012, Colton Lile Corporation announced that they were switching distributors from [[Anheuser-Busch]] to [[Coca-Cola]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-Dakota-shares-idUSTRE49570320081006|title=Dakota, Coke set Monster drink distribution plans|publisher=Reuters|date=October 6, 2008}}</ref>

In 2012, a [[Monster Jam]] [[monster truck]] sponsored by Monster Energy debuted in [[El Paso, Texas]], with Damon Bradshaw driving. A second truck was introduced in [[Las Vegas]] at the [[Monster Jam|Monster Jam World Finals]] in 2015, and is driven by Coty Saucier and Steven Sims.

===Logo===
The design was created by McLean Design, a California-based strategic branding firm. The logo is composed of a vibrant green "M", composed of three lines on a field of black. The "M" is stylized in such a way as to imply that it is formed by the [[claw]]s of a [[monster]] ripping through the can.<ref>{{cite web|date=October 6, 2012|title=Monster Energy Logo: Design and History|url=http://www.famouslogos.net/monster-energy-logo|access-date=January 21, 2013|publisher=FamousLogos.net}}</ref>

==Endorsements==
===Action sports===
In August 2017, Monster renewed a sponsorship with mixed martial arts champion [[Conor McGregor]]; they are also endorsed by [[Cain Velasquez]] and [[Jon Jones|Jon "Bones" Jones]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article167315472.html|title=Monster Energy continuing to sponsor UFC fighter Conor McGregor|work=miamiherald|access-date=August 25, 2017|language=en}}</ref>

In November 2012, the firm announced a long-term partnership with the [[Professional Bull Riders]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pbr.com/en/news/press-releases/2012/11/pbr-monster-energy-drink-announce-multiyear-partnership.aspx|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121212234024/http://www.pbr.com/en/news/press-releases/2011/2012/11/pbr-monster-energy-drink-announce-multiyear-partnership.aspx|url-status=dead|title=PBR, Monster Energy Drink announce multi-year partnership|archivedate=December 12, 2012}}</ref> and currently sponsors several riders including Jose Vitor Leme, Cody Teel, and Derek Kolbaba. Starting in 2018, they became the title sponsor of the PBR's premiership tour, known as the ''Unleash the Beast'' tour.

The firm has served as the official energy drink sponsor of multiple [[X Games]] contests, including the 2017 summer games in [[Minneapolis]] and the 2017 winter games in [[Aspen, Colorado|Aspen]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://motocross.transworld.net/press-releases/monster-athletes-ready-for-x-games/#82VoXMqRGCSi4UBy.97|title=Monster Athletes Ready For X Games {{!}} Transworld Motocross|date=July 13, 2017|work=Transworld Motocross|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Among the athletes on their team are skateboarders [[Nyjah Huston]], [[Ishod Wair]] and [[Chris Cole (skateboarder)|Chris Cole]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfitness/article/Nyjah-Huston-Takes-Third-Place-in-Monster-Energys-Skateboard-Street-at-X-Games-Minneapolis-2017-20170907|title=Nyjah Huston Takes Third Place in Monster Energy's Skateboard Street at X Games Minneapolis 2017|author=BWW News Desk|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920141632/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfitness/article/Nyjah-Huston-Takes-Third-Place-in-Monster-Energys-Skateboard-Street-at-X-Games-Minneapolis-2017-20170907|archive-date=September 20, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> three-time gold-winning skier [[David Wise (freestyle skier)|David Wise]], Olympic freestyle skier [[Gus Kenworthy]] and [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] gold medalist snowboarder [[Iouri Podladtchikov]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.snowboarder.com/news/monster-energy-the-official-energy-drink-partner-of-x-games-aspen-2016-takes-over-with-its-team-of-the-worlds-best-competing-athletes/|title=Monster Energy, The Official Energy Partner of X Games Aspen 2016, Takes Over With Its Team of the World's Best Competing Athletes|date=January 25, 2016|work=Snowboarder Magazine|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

===Motorsports===
[[File:Kurt_Busch_45_Sonoma_2022.jpg|thumb|[[Kurt Busch]] driving the Monster Energy–sponsored No. 45 [[NASCAR]] at [[Sonoma Raceway]] in 2022]]
[[File:MWRTtest.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ken Block]] driving the Monster Energy–sponsored No. 43 [[Ford Fiesta]] for the [[2010 Rally America season]]]]
In December 2016, it was announced that Monster would replace [[Sprint Corporation]] as title sponsor of [[NASCAR]]'s [[NASCAR Cup Series|premier series]]. NASCAR's chief marketing officer cited Monster's "youthful and edgy" brands a driving force behind the deal, .<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/02/22/can-monster-energy-inject-youth-into-nascar.html|title=Can Monster Energy Inject Youth Into NASCAR?|last=Rocco|first=Matthew|date=February 22, 2017|newspaper=Fox Business|access-date=February 22, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://galleries.nascar.com/gallery/1131/monster-energy-at-the-track-monster-energy-all-star-race|title=Monster Energy at the track: Monster Energy All-Star Race {{!}} Photo Galleries {{!}} Nascar.com|website=galleries.nascar.com|access-date=May 23, 2017}}</ref> In April 2019, it was reported that NASCAR rejected Monster Energy's offer to extend its sponsorship through 2020 in favor of a new tiered sponsorship model.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nascar-monster-energy-tiered-sponsorship-model |title=Report: Nascar rejects Monster extension for tiered model |first=Sam |last=Carp |publisher=[[SportsPro]] |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/04/08/nascar-moves-toward-new-title-sponsor-model-despite-monsters-offer/ |title=NASCAR moves toward new sponsor model despite Monster's offer |first=Nate |last=Ryan |publisher=[[NBC Sports]] |date=April 8, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref>

Monster is endorsed by NASCAR driver [[Tyler Reddick]] and sponsors his No. 45 [[23XI Racing]] car, as well as his Toyota Racing teammate [[Ty Gibbs]] and his No. 54 [[Joe Gibbs Racing]] car. They are also endorsed by Reddick’s predecessor, [[Kurt Busch]], who was forced into retirement due to injuries after the 2022 season. They also endorse [[NASCAR Truck Series]] driver [[Hailie Deegan]] and the No. 13 [[ThorSport Racing]] Team, as well as [[NASCAR Xfinity Series]] driver [[Riley Herbst]] and the No. 98 [[Stewart-Haas Racing]] team. <ref name="NASCAR title sponsor" /> They have also had sponsored [[Robby Gordon]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Menzer|first=Joe|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/monster-exec-drops-story-about-robby-gordon-that-leaves-crowd-laughing-120116|title=Monster exec drops story about Robby Gordon that leaves crowd laughing|work=[[FoxSports.com]]|date=December 9, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> [[Ricky Carmichael]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Crandall|first=Kelly|url=http://www.nascar.com/news-media/2017/05/26/ricky-carmichael-enjoys-mixing-love-nascar-monster-energy-ambassador-role/|title=Ricky Carmichael enjoys mixing love of NASCAR and Monster Energy ambassador role|publisher=[[NASCAR]]|date=May 26, 2017|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> and the No. 54 [[Xfinity Series]] car of [[Joe Gibbs Racing]]/[[Kyle Busch Motorsports]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Steven B.|url=https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/3800-kyle-busch-taps-brother-kurt-and-monster-energy-for-nationwide-ride-at-kbm|title=Kyle Busch Taps Brother Kurt and Monster Energy for Nationwide Ride at KBM|publisher=Speedway Digest|date=January 19, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Eric|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2015/4/28/boris-said-replaces-kyle-busch-talladega-road-courses-joe-gibbs-racing.html|title=JGR Hires Familiar Super-Sub for Kyle Busch|publisher=[[NASCAR]]|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> They have sponsored Formula 1 team [[Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport]] between 2010 and 2023 and have been endorsed by the teams drivers, [[George Russell (racing driver)|George Russell]] and seven-time world champion [[Lewis Hamilton]]. Hamilton also has a signature drink with the brand, ''"LH44"''. Staring in 2024 Monster Energy will be an official partner of the [[McLaren F1 Team|McLAREN]] formula 1 team[https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/2023/mclaren-racing-announces-monster-energy-as-an-official-partner-of-mclaren-formula-1-team/] and will will be featured on the helmets, race suits, caps and drinks bottles of McLaren F1 Team drivers [[Lando Norris]] and [[Oscar Piastri]]. Monster Energy is also the primary sponsor for [[Yamaha Motor Racing]] in [[MotoGP]] since 2019 and also sponsors riders such as [[Valentino Rossi]], [[Franco Morbidelli]], and [[Francesco Bagnaia]].<ref>{{cite web|first1=|date=July 17, 2018|title=MONSTER ENERGY COMPANY AND YAMAHA FACTORY RACING MOTOGP TEAM ANNOUNCE NEW TITLE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-energy-company-and-yamaha-factory-racing-motogp-team-announce-new-title-sponsorship-agreement|access-date=September 26, 2021|website=Monster Energy}}</ref>

[[File:City-Race-Rdam-2013-DSC 0207.jpg|thumb|[[Vaughn Gittin]] drifting the Monster Energy–sponsored [[Ford Mustang]]]]
The company was endorsed by Australian touring car driver [[Jamie Whincup]] from late 2009 to 2012. The deal was canceled abruptly for the 2013 season, when his team [[Triple Eight Race Engineering (Australia)|Triple Eight]] signed rival [[Red Bull]] as sponsor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Whincup's fight with Monster|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/motorsport/whincups-fight-with-monster/news-story/5ae9cfcc13910edc59bb0ccb7bbb1f32|first=Peter|last=Kogoy|publisher=[[The Australian]]|date=November 11, 2012|access-date=November 15, 2020}}</ref> Monster partnered with [[James Courtney]] and [[Holden Racing Team]] for the [[2016 International V8 Supercars Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Monster rides with JC in hunt for 2016 V8 Supercars crown|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-rides-with-jc-in-hunt-for-2016-v8-supercars-crown|publisher=Monster Energy|date=February 17, 2016|access-date=November 15, 2020}}</ref> and is now associated with [[Tickford Racing]] as primary sponsor of [[Cameron Waters]] Ford Mustang Supercar.

Monster has also sponsored other rally drivers and motocross riders: [[Ken Block]], [[Liam Doran]], [[Nani Roma]], [[Jeremy McGrath]], [[Chad Reed]], [[Ryan Villopoto]], [[Nate Adams]], [[Taka Higashino]], and Carmichael. On May 18, 2022, it was announced that Monster Energy would sponsor [[Andreas Bakkerud]] and [[Robin Larsson]] of [[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing]] in [[Nitro Rallycross]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dreyerreinboldracing.com/monster-energy-drr-jc-team-up-for-partnership-with-champion-drivers-andreas-bakkerud-robin-larsson/|title=Monster Energy & DRR JC Team Up for Partnership with Champion Drivers Andreas Bakkerud & Robin Larsson|date=May 19, 2022 |access-date=June 7, 2022}}</ref> It also sponsors multiple motocross race teams named "Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kawasaki.com/Racing_motocrossracing/MPCTeamFacts.aspx|title=Team facts|year=2009|publisher=[[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]]|access-date=July 16, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420062334/http://www.kawasaki.com/Racing_MotocrossRacing/MPCTeamFacts.aspx|archive-date=April 20, 2010}}</ref> and the Monster Energy Factory Yamaha motocross team, based in [[Hampshire, England]]. In 2016, the firm has aided the return of factory Yamaha to United States as the title sponsor of the team, officially named Monster Energy/360fly/Chaparral/Yamaha Factory Racing. During this time, Monster Energy served as a title sponsor for the Star Racing Yamaha team, which also took over the 450 program from Factory Yamaha in 2021. They have gone on to win the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship with Dylan Ferrandis, and the 2022 AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross Championships with Eli Tomac.

Since 2010, Monster Energy has been the main sponsor of [[Formula Drift]] champion [[Vaughn Gittin Jr.]] Monster Energy has also sponsored [[Brittany Force]] of the [[NHRA]]. The firm has also been the title sponsor of the [[Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix|Catalan Motorcycle Grand Prix]] since 2014. Since 2012, it has been the main sponsor of the [[Speedway Grand Prix]] and [[Speedway World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/1110/monster-deal-for-sgp|title=Speedway World Championships.|access-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref>

In June 2015, Monster agreed to a sponsorship deal with [[Ahmed Zayat|Zayat Stables]] to sponsor the race horse {{Not a typo|[[American Pharoah]]}}, rumored to be the largest single-horse advertising sponsorship to-date. The deal allows the product's logo to be used on the [[horse blanket#other designs|horse sheets]], on jockey [[Victor Espinoza]]'s shirt and boots, as well as caps and other gear worn by people around the horse.<ref name="Rovell3June">{{Cite web|last1=Rovell|first1=Darren|title=American Pharoah owners agree to landmark marketing deal|url=http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/13002289/american-pharoah-owners-agree-one-largest-single-horse-sponsorship-deals-history|website=ESPN|access-date=June 4, 2015|date=June 3, 2015}}</ref>

Monster Energy also has a big presence in the [[off-road racing]] scene being the main sponsor's for the [[Baja 1000]] and [[Baja 500]]. They also sponsor a variety of teams in different classes,<ref>[https://www.monsterenergy.com/sports/off-road Monster Energy. Sportspeople]</ref> including [[Trophy Truck]] drivers Cameron Steele, Alan Ampudia and [[Kyle LeDuc]].

{| class="wikitable"
|+<blockquote>Current motorsports sponsorships</blockquote>
!Series
!Type
!Driver
!Number
!Team
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[NASCAR Cup Series]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Stock car racing|Stock car]]
|[[Ty Gibbs]]
|54
|[[Joe Gibbs Racing]]
|-
|[[Tyler Reddick]]
|45
|[[23XI Racing]]
|-
|[[NASCAR Xfinity Series]]
|[[Stock car racing|Stock car]]
|[[Riley Herbst]]
|98
|[[Stewart-Haas Racing]]
|-
|[[NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series]]
|[[Truck racing]]
|[[Hailie Deegan]]
|13
|[[ThorSport Racing]]
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Formula One]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Open-wheel racing]]
|[[Lewis Hamilton]]
|44
| rowspan="2" |[[Mercedes-Benz in Formula One|Mercedes]]
|-
|[[George Russell (racing driver)|George Russell]]
|63
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series]]
|[[Drag racing]]
|[[Brittany Force]]
|n/a
| rowspan="2" |[[John Force Racing]]
|-
|[[Drag racing]]
|[[John Force]]
|n/a
|-
|[[European Drag Racing Championship]]
|[[Drag racing]]
|Jndia Erbacher
|n/a
|Racing GmbH|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Nitro Rallycross]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Rallycross]]
|[[Robin Larsson]]
|4
| rowspan="2" |[[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing]]
|-
|[[Andreas Bakkerud]]
|13
|-
|[[Supercars Championship]]
|[[Touring car racing]]
|[[Cameron Waters]]
|6
|[[Tickford Racing]]
|-
|[[Formula D]]
|[[Drifting (motorsport)]]
|[[Vaughn Gittin]] JR
|25
|[[RTR Motorsports]]
|-
|[[World Rally Championship]]
|[[Rallying]]
|[[Oliver Solberg]]
|n/a
|[[Toksport WRT]]
|}

===Esports===
Monster Energy also sponsors several individuals in the [[esports]] community, as well as esports associations. The company broke into esports with their sponsorship of [[Evil Geniuses]], one of the premiere North American multi-game organizations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.evilgeniuses.net|title=Evil Geniuses|access-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref> Monster Energy is affiliated with esports in North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia.<ref name="mindfreak" /> Some of the organizations and individuals they support or have supported include the Australian organization "MindFreak",<ref name="mindfreak">{{Cite web|url=https://esportsinsider.com/2018/08/mindfreak-monster-energy-sponsorship/|title=Mindfreak announces sponsorship from Monster Energy| date=August 14, 2018|website=ESports Insider|first=Adam|last=Fitch|access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref> [[PSG Esports|Paris Saint-Germain eSports]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://esports-marketing-blog.com/psg-esports-signs-one-year-partnership-with-monster-energy/|title=SG eSports Signs One-Year Partnership with Monster Energy| website=ESports Marketing Blog|date=August 10, 2018|access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref> and the streamer [[TimTheTatman]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.monsterenergy.cn/news/new-year-new-additions-to-the-monster-family| title=New Year, New Additions to the Monster Family!|website=Monster Energy| date=December 29, 2016| access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref>

==Corporate==
===Trademark protection and lawsuits===
====As plaintiff====
Monster Beverage Corporation has been criticized for its policy of indiscriminately suing companies or groups that use the word ''[[:wikt:monster|monster]]'', the letter ''[[:wikt:M|M]]'', or the word ''[[:wikt:beast|beast]]'' in their marketing for trademark infringement, despite such trademarks being generally dissimilar or distinguishable from Monster's. The words ''monster'' and ''beast'' have existed in the [[English language]] since the [[13th century]],<ref>{{Dictionary.com|monster|accessdate=2023-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{Dictionary.com|beast|accessdate=2023-04-25}}</ref> with the [[Latin letter]] ''[[M]]'' tracing back to the [[7th century BC]]. By 2019, the company has initiated over a thousand trademark cases that have been reviewed by the [[US court system]] or [[United States Patent and Trademark Office|US Patent and Trademark Office]]'s (USPTO) [[Trademark Trial and Appeal Board]],<ref name="Yarrow"/> making them a [[poster child]] for "trademark bullying" which the [[United States Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] defines as "a trademark owner that uses its trademark rights to harass and intimidate another business beyond what the law might be reasonably interpreted to allow."<ref name="Yarrow"/><ref name="uspto">{{cite web |last1=United States Department of Commerce |title=Report to Congress: Trademark Litigation Tactics and Federal Government Services to Protect Trademarks and Prevent Counterfeiting |url=https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/trademarks/notices/TrademarkLitigationStudy.pdf |access-date=October 30, 2019|author1-link=United States Department of Commerce }}</ref>

Examples of such lawsuits include the 2009 ones against Bevreview.com, a beverage review site that published an unfavorable review of the Monster Energy drink,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://consumerist.com/2009/10/monster-energy-trains-legal-guns-on-beverage-review-website.html|title=Monster Energy Trains Legal Guns On Beverage Review Website|website=Consumerist.com|date=October 16, 2009}}</ref> [[Rock Art Brewery]] from [[Vermont]] that marketed a beer named "Vermonster",<ref name="Grinvald">{{cite news |last1=Grinvald |first1=Leah Chan |title=Shaming Trademark Bullies |url=http://wisconsinlawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/02-Grinvald.pdf |access-date=October 30, 2019 |publisher=[[Wisconsin Law Review]] |date=2011|page=625}}</ref> and the aquarium hobbyist site MonsterFishKeepers.com in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://consumerist.com/2012/07/monster-energy-assumes-consumers-cant-distinguish-energy-drinks-from-fish-tanks.html|title=Monster Energy Assumes Consumers Can't Distinguish Energy Drinks From Fish Tanks|website=Consumerist.com|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> The "Vermonster" case was even brought up by Senator [[Patrick Leahy]] in a study of problematic trademark litigation tactics.<ref name=uspto/> Monster Beverage dropped the lawsuit against the microbrewery due to the adverse publicity the lawsuit generated.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20091023/0448336651.shtml|title=Monster Energy Drink Backs Down Due To Public Pressure; Vermonster Beer Lives On|website=Techdirt.com|date=October 23, 2009 }}</ref>

In March 2016, Monster filed a lawsuit to revoke the company trademark of Thunder Beast LLC of Washington, D.C.,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drinkthunderbeast.com/|title=Thunder Beast Root Beer|website=Drinkthunderbeast.com|access-date=May 2, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Yarrow">{{cite news |last1=Yarrow |first1=Andrew L. |title=A D.C. root beer company, an energy drink behemoth and an ugly trademark fight |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/a-dc-root-beer-company-an-energy-drink-behemoth-and-an-ugly-trademark-fight/2019/10/21/5f2b190c-e156-11e9-8dc8-498eabc129a0_story.html |access-date=October 30, 2019 |work=[[Washington Post Magazine]] |date=October 21, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> a small [[root beer]] brewery, insisting the use of "beast" in the company name encroached on Monster's trademark slogan, "Unleash the Beast".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.energydrinkslawsuit.com/monster-energy-worlds-biggest-bully/#|title=Monster Energy: The World's Biggest Bully When It Comes to Small Businesses|date=March 23, 2016|website=EnergyDrinksLawsuit.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 2, 2016}}</ref> The owner of Thunder Beast, Stephen Norberg, was fighting Monster's lawsuit as of 2019.<ref name="Yarrow"/>

In August 2018, Monsta Pizza of Wendover in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, fought a claim brought by Monster Energy in the intellectual property office. The claim was that the pizza firm could be mistaken for Monster Energy, leaving customers confused. The pizza firm won a landmark ruling against Monster Energy, when the court decided there would be no case of misrepresentation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-45357403|title=Pizza firm wins trademark row ruling|date=August 30, 2018|access-date=June 18, 2019|language=en-GB}}</ref> In fact, Monster Energy loses many of their lawsuits, however as with other cases of "trademark bullying" the main goal of the lawsuit seem to be bankrupting the opposition at which they are quite successful.<ref name="Geigner">{{cite news |last1=Geigner |first1=Timothy |title=Monster Energy Loses Trademark Opposition Against UK Drink Company, But May Have Bullied It To Death Anyway |url=https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20181130/08501541139/monster-energy-loses-trademark-opposition-against-uk-drink-company-may-have-bullied-it-to-death-anyway.shtml |access-date=October 30, 2019 |work=Techdirt |date=December 4, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Yarrow"/>

In April 2023, Monster Beverage Corporation sued independent videogame developer Glowstick Entertainment for their horror [[Party game#Video games|party game]] ''Dark Deception: Monsters and Mortals''. Apparently to Monster Beverage, the use of "Monster" in the title of the game and their green and black logo make it "very confusing" because of the similarities between the two. Glowstick Entertainment's head creator, Vincent Livings, has decided to fight it in court. Additionally later that month, it was discovered that over 100 trademark complaints had been filed in Japan, including complaints against the ''[[Pokémon]]'' (1996–), ''[[Monster Hunter]]'' (2004–), and ''[[Monster Musume]]'' (2012–) franchises, the formermost of which predates the Monster Energy brand by over half a decade.<ref>{{Cite news |first=Christian |last=Hoffer |work=Comicbook |date=April 7, 2023 |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/monster-energy-drink-pokemon-monster-hunter-trademark/ |title=Monster Energy Has Filed Trademark Complaints Against Pokemon and Monster Hunter Over Use of Word 'Monster' |access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |first=Hideaki |last=Fujiwara |work=Automaton |language=ja |date=April 6, 2023 |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230406-243229/ |title=「モンスターエナジー」権利元、過去に『ポケモン』や『モンスターハンター』などの商標登録異議を大量に申し立てていた |access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Harding |first=Daryl |date=April 10, 2023 |title=Monster Energy Takes on Pokémon, Monster Musume's Trademarks in Japan, It Wasn't Very Effective |url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2023/04/10-1/monster-energy-takes-on-pokmon-monster-musumes-trademark-in-japan-it-wasnt-very-effective |work=[[Crunchyroll News]] |access-date=April 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Fujiwara |first=Hideaki |date=2023-04-06 |title=「モンスターエナジー」権利元、過去に『ポケモン』や『モンスターハンター』などの商標登録異議を大量に申し立てていた |trans-title="Monster Energy" rights holder had filed a large number of trademark objections in the past, including "Pokemon" and "Monster Hunter" |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230406-243229/ |language=Japanese |work=Automaton Media |access-date=2023-04-25}}</ref>

====As defendant====
Monster Energy has occasionally been on the other side of copyright infringement lawsuits. For example, in August 2012, the [[Beastie Boys]] filed a lawsuit against the company for copyright infringement over Monster's use of their music played by [[Z-Trip]] in an online campaign.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bennett|first=Saraha|date=August 12, 2012|title=Beastie Boys Sue Energy Drink Company for Using Their Music |work=Vulture|url=http://www.vulture.com/2012/08/beastie-boys-sue-to-keep-their-music-out-of-ads.html|access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> In 2014, a jury found Monster Beverage Corporation had infringed on Beastie Boys' copyright by using songs without permission, and owed the group $1.7 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bevnet.com/news/2015/beastie-boys-awarded-668000-in-legal-fees-in-monster-copyright-case/|title=Beastie Boys Awarded $668,000 in Legal Fees in Monster Copyright Case|last=Martinez-Belkin|first=Neil|date=June 17, 2015|publisher=Bevnet|access-date=June 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Chegwidden|first1=W. R.|last2=Watts|first2=D. C.|date=November 20, 1975|title=Kinetic studies and effects of anions on creatine phosphokinase from skeletal muscle of rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)|journal=Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Enzymology|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/77|volume=410|issue=1|pages=99–114|doi=10.1016/0005-2744(75)90210-7|issn=0006-3002|pmid=77}}</ref>

===Alleged sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuits===
{{Unbalanced|section|date=June 2019}}
{{Confusing section|reason=this section seems to mention the same lawsuits in two different paragraphs and describing them as different ones|date=June 2019}}

In June 2017, Sara Rabuse of [[Los Angeles County]] filed a personal injury claim against Monster Energy Company executive, Brent Hamilton, and his employer, Monster Energy Corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2017/09/01/monster-energy-sued-after-employee-allegedly-bites-girlfriends-finger.html|title=Monster Energy sued after employee allegedly bites girlfriend's finger|date=September 1, 2017|website=Foxnews.com}}</ref> Rabuse is suing for damages while she was violently attacked during a Monster Energy work function Hamilton invited her to attend. Rabuse claims Hamilton, Executive of the Monster Energy Music Department, flew her from Los Angeles to meet him at the Country Music Awards in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] at Monster Energy's Company expense. When she arrived in Nashville at the airport, he was drunk. Sara Rabuse claims the heavy drinking led to a fight in the hotel room, where Hamilton choked her.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thedirty.com/city/nashville/monster-energy-sued-executive-bites-sara-rabuse-finger/|title=Monster Energy Sued — Executive Bites Sara Rabuse Finger - The Dirty|author=The Dirty Staff|date=September 2, 2017|website=Thedirty.com}}</ref>

On January 24, 2018, ''[[Huffington Post]]'' journalist Emily Peck published an article reporting the suspected corrupted culture of abuse against women within the company<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-lawsuits_n_5a6280c1e4b002283002ca27|title=Exclusive: 5 Women Sue Monster Energy Over Abusive, Discriminatory Culture|last=Peck|first=Emily|date=January 23, 2018|website=HuffPost|language=en|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref> such as Page Zeringue and Sara Rabuse. Zeringue began working for Monster Energy Company in February 2008 and was terminated in October 2015 after filing a complaint in the [[U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana]] against Monster Energy Company, claiming that the beverage company violated Title VII of the [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/titlevii.cfm|title=Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964|website=Eeoc.gov}}</ref> She says she suffered gender discrimination and was subjected to sexual harassment in a [[hostile work environment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-lawsuits_n_5a6280c1e4b002283002ca27|title=Exclusive: 5 Women Sue Monster Energy Over Abusive, Discriminatory Culture|date=January 23, 2018|website=[[HuffPost]] }}</ref> Monster was accused of being fully aware of the situation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-john-kenneally-resigns_n_5a722351e4b05253b275370a|title=Monster Energy Vice President Accused Of Sexual Harassment Resigns|last=Peck|first=Emily|date=January 31, 2018|website=HuffPost|language=en|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref>

Rabuse claims the only way to free herself from Hamilton's grasp was to poke him in the eye, but when she did, Hamilton bit her thumb. Rabuse claimed the bite got infected, forcing her to spend 24 hours in the hospital. Rabuse holds Monster Energy Company responsible because the company allegedly knew of Hamilton's drinking problem and ignored it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2017/09/01/monster-energy-drink-lawsuit-bite-finger/|title=Monster Energy Drink Sued After Employee Tried to Bite Off Woman's Finger|website=Tmz.com}}</ref> Hamilton was ousted from the company in May 2019.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-45357403 | title=Pizza firm wins trademark row ruling| work=BBC News| date=August 30, 2018}}</ref>

==In popular culture==
[[Christine Weick]], a controversial and outspoken American [[Christianity|Christian]] activist and author, created a video that argued that Monster Energy sports drinks are associated with [[Satan]]. The November 2014 video was published on YouTube, garnering over eleven million views as of 2018.<ref name="carman">{{cite news |last1=Carman |first1=Tim |title=The woman who claims Monster Energy drinks are a tool of the devil is back, just in time for Halloween |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/10/23/the-woman-who-claims-monster-energy-drinks-are-a-tool-of-the-devil-is-back-just-in-time-for-halloween |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=October 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://abc7.com/religion/video-monster-energy-drinks-promote-satan-says-woman-in-viral-video/392023/ |title=Woman claims that Monster Energy drinks push a Satanic agenda |author=KABC-TV |publisher=[[KABC-TV]]|work=abc7.com |date=November 12, 2014 |access-date=January 30, 2015|author-link=KABC-TV }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bntfUA6TmLs&spfreload=10|title=Monster Energy Drinks Are the Work of Satan!!!|website=YouTube|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310064903/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bntfUA6TmLs&spfreload=10|archive-date=March 10, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The viral nature of the video got her an appearance on the Web Redemption segment of [[Comedy Central]]'s ''[[Tosh.0]]''.<ref>{{Citation|last=Comedy Central|title=Tosh.0 - Web Redemption - Monster Energy|date=March 4, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoe4--fd84E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/Hoe4--fd84E |archive-date=December 13, 2021 |url-status=live|access-date=November 19, 2018 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

The energy drink also features prominently as [[product placement]] in the video game ''[[Death Stranding]]'' (2019), in which it restores stamina and can be consumed by the main character in his private room.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Colin |date=2019-11-14 |title=Death Stranding's product placement is an act of vandalism |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/11/14/20955496/death-stranding-monster-energy-product-placement-kojima |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-08 |title=What Does Monster Energy Drink Do? |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/death-stranding/What_Does_Monster_Energy_Drink_Do%3F |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=IGN}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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Monster Energy

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| origin = [[United States]]
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| region = [[Corona, California|Corona]], [[California]]
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'''Monster Energy''' is an [[energy drink]] that was created by Hansen Natural Company (now [[Monster Beverage|Monster Beverage Corporation]]) in April 2002.<ref name="April202" /> As of 2022, Monster Energy had a 30.1% share of the American energy drink market,<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. energy drink market share 2022 |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/306864/market-share-of-leading-energy-drink-brands-in-the-us-based-on-case-volume-sales/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Statista |language=en}}</ref> the second highest after [[Red Bull]].

As of July 2019, there were 34 different drinks under the Monster brand in North America, including its core Monster Energy line, Java Monster, Zero Ultra, Juice, Maxx, Hydro, HydroSport, Extra Strength, Dragon Tea, Muscle, Import, and Rehab.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chakravarty |first1=Sudeep |title=Top Energy Drink Companies in the U.S. |url=https://www.marketresearchreports.com/blog/2019/07/29/top-energy-drink-companies-us |website=Market Research Reports|date=July 29, 2019 }}</ref>

Monster Energy is known for their sponsorship and support for [[extreme sport]]s events, such as [[Bellator MMA]], [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]], [[ONE Championship]], [[MotoGP]], [[BMX]], [[motocross]], [[Motorcycle speedway]], [[skateboarding]], [[snowboarding]] and the Monster Energy [[NASCAR Cup Series]] (2017–19). Monster currently sponsors the [[FIA World Rallycross Championship]], two of [[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing|Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's]] [[Nitro Rallycross]] drivers, the [[Built Ford Tough Series|PBR: Unleash the Beast]] [[Professional Bull Riders]] tour, the bag of golfer [[Tiger Woods]], as well as the helmets of the [[Mercedes AMG Petronas]] [[Formula One|F1]] drivers. The company also has a strong presence in the music industry, promoting a number of bands and artists around the world in the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour, like [[Fetty Wap]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hiphopweekly.com/fetty-wap-and-post-malone-team-up-for-monster-energy-outbreak-tour-welcome-to-the-zoo/|title=Fetty Wap and Post Malone Team Up for Monster Energy Outbreak Tour "Welcome To The Zoo" {{!}} Hip Hop Weekly|website=Hiphopweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=August 24, 2017|archive-date=June 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630193517/http://www.hiphopweekly.com/fetty-wap-and-post-malone-team-up-for-monster-energy-outbreak-tour-welcome-to-the-zoo/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Iggy Azalea]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://flashwounds.com/2014/02/26/monster-energy-outbreak-tour-presents-iggy-azaleas-the-new-classic-tour/|title=Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents Iggy Azalea's 'The New Classic Tour'|date=February 26, 2014|website=FlashWounds|access-date=August 24, 2017}}</ref> [[21 Savage]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-energy-outbreak-tour-presents-21-savages-issa-tour|title=Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents 21 Savage's "Issa Tour"|website=Monsterenergy.com|language=en|access-date=August 24, 2017}}</ref> [[Asking Alexandria]], [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/anthrax | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115205311/https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/anthrax | archive-date=January 15, 2023 | title=Anthrax }}</ref> [[Strange Music]], [[The Word Alive]], [[Machine Gun Kelly (musician)|Machine Gun Kelly]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/machine-gun-kelly |title=Machine Gun Kelly |website=www.monsterenergy.com |access-date=January 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205154414/https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/machine-gun-kelly |archive-date=December 5, 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Suicidal Tendencies]], [[Maximum the Hormone]], [[Korn]], [[Poppy (singer)|Poppy]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Poppy|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/poppy|url-status=dead|access-date=September 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812094130/https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/poppy|archive-date=August 12, 2022|website=Monster Energy}}</ref> and [[Five Finger Death Punch]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Monster Energy and Idol Roc Announce Line-Up for Fourth Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Headliner Kyle Welch|url=http://highwiredaze.com/monsterenergynews1|website=Highwiredaxe.com|access-date=March 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407194656/http://highwiredaze.com/monsterenergynews1|archive-date=April 7, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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The [[caffeine]] content of most Monster Energy drinks is approximately 10 mg/oz (33.81 mg / 100 ml),<ref>[http://www.caffeineinformer.com/the-caffeine-database/ The Caffeine Database]. CaffeineInformer.com. Retrieved on December 30, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cspinet.org/new/cafchart.htm|title=Caffeine Content|publisher=Center for Science in the Public Interest|access-date=April 27, 2011}}</ref> or 160 mg for a 16oz can. The packaging usually contains a warning label advising consumers against drinking more than 48oz per day (500 ml per day in Australia). The drinks are not recommended for pregnant women or people sensitive to caffeine. The ingredients include [[carbonated water]], [[sucrose]], [[glucose]], [[citric acid]], [[natural flavors]], [[taurine]], [[Trisodium citrate|sodium citrate]], [[artificial color|color added]], [[ginseng|panax ginseng root extract]], [[carnitine|L-carnitine]], [[tartarate|L-tartrate]], [[caffeine]], [[sorbic acid]], [[benzoic acid]], [[niacinamide]], [[sodium chloride]], [[Soybean|Glycine max]] [[glucuronolactone]], [[inositol]], [[guarana seed extract]], [[pyridoxine]] [[hydrochloride]], [[sucralose]], [[riboflavin]], [[maltodextrin]], and [[cyanocobalamin]].

==Health concerns==
Energy drinks have been associated with health risks, such as masking the effects of [[Alcohol intoxication|intoxication]] when consumed with alcohol,<ref name="AFP20112">{{Cite web|url=http://www.racgp.org.au/download/documents/AFP/2011/March/201103pennay.pdf|title=Combining energy drinks and alcohol|date=2011|access-date=August 12, 2015|vauthors=Pennay A, Lubman DI, Miller P}}</ref> and excessive or repeated consumption can lead to cardiac and psychiatric conditions.<ref name="pmid25818530">{{cite journal|vauthors=Sanchis-Gomar F, Pareja-Galeano H, Cervellin G, Lippi G, Earnest CP|year=2015|title=Energy drink overconsumption in adolescents: implications for arrhythmias and other cardiovascular events.|journal=Can J Cardiol|volume=31|issue=5|pages=572–5|doi=10.1016/j.cjca.2014.12.019|pmid=25818530|hdl=11268/3906|hdl-access=free}}</ref><ref name="pmid25622514">{{cite journal|vauthors=Petit A, Karila L, Lejoyeux M|year=2015|title=[Abuse of energy drinks: does it pose a risk?].|journal=Presse Med|volume=44|issue=3|pages=261–70|doi=10.1016/j.lpm.2014.07.029|pmid=25622514}}</ref> However, the [[European Food Safety Authority]] (EFSA) concluded that an adequate consumption of Monster and other popular energy drinks is safe and that the amount of caffeine in standard Monster cans is unlikely to interact adversely with other typical constituents of energy drinks or with alcohol.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4102|title=Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine {{!}} Europäische Behörde für Lebensmittelsicherheit|date=May 27, 2015|website=Efsa.europa.eu|access-date=January 2, 2016}}</ref> Energy drinks have the effects that caffeine and sugar give, but there is no distinct evidence that the wide variety of other ingredients has any effect.<ref name="pmid23206286">{{cite journal|vauthors=McLellan TM, Lieberman HR|year=2012|title=Do energy drinks contain active components other than caffeine?|journal=Nutr Rev|volume=70|issue=12|pages=730–44|doi=10.1111/j.1753-4887.2012.00525.x|pmid=23206286|doi-access=free}}</ref>

In December 2011, 14-year-old Anais Fournier died of "cardiac arrhythmia due to caffeine toxicity" after drinking two {{convert|24|usfloz|ml}} cans of Monster Energy drink containing 240 mg of caffeine per can.<ref name="fournier">{{cite news|date=June 26, 2013|title= Mother Sues Energy Drink Maker Over Teenager's Death |work =law.com |url=http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202608684801&Mother_Sues_Energy_Drink_Maker_Over_Teenagers_Death&slreturn=20130718145037|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130818185835/http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202608684801&Mother_Sues_Energy_Drink_Maker_Over_Teenagers_Death&slreturn=20130718145037|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 18, 2013}}</ref><ref name="fda">{{cite news|last=Meier|first=Barry|date=October 22, 2012|title=F.D.A. Receives Death Reports Citing Popular Energy Drink |work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/23/business/fda-receives-death-reports-citing-monster-energy-a-high-caffeine-drink.html}}</ref> Fournier had a pre-existing heart condition, as well as [[Ehlers–Danlos syndromes|Ehlers–Danlos syndrome]].<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/> In October 2012, her parents sued the company.<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/> Monster Energy has insisted that its energy drink played no role in Fournier's death.<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/>

A request under the U.S. [[Freedom of Information Act (United States)|Freedom of Information Act]] revealed that from 2003 to 2012 the [[Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) had received reports of five deaths occurring after drinking Monster Energy.<ref name="fda"/> The reports did not prove a causal link between the drink and any health problems.<ref name="fda"/>

In May 2015, the [[Food Safety and Standards Authority of India]] (FSSAI) banned the sale of Monster and other energy drinks that contained both caffeine and ginseng.<ref name="irrational">{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150516/jsp/frontpage/story_20428.jsp#.Vg1_h8uqqko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150516091017/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150516/jsp/frontpage/story_20428.jsp#.Vg1_h8uqqko |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 16, 2015 |title=Ban on 'irrational' energy drinks |location=New Delhi |date=May 15, 2015 |access-date=October 2, 2015 |work=Telegraph India}}</ref>

==Varieties==
[[File:Shelf with many varieties of energy drink 'Monster' (and some other brands at top).jpg|thumb|Shelf in a German supermarket with various flavors of Monster Energy and [[Rockstar (drink)|Rockstar]] (2023)]]
The varieties of Monster include:
* Original (black can with green logo)
* Zero Sugar (originally had dark blue logo; changed to resemble Original can with the top recolored green with a black pull tab)
* Assault (cola flavor, stylized [[camouflage]] can with red logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Assault {{!}} Monster's Original Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/assault |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve White Pineapple (pineapple flavor, black can with yellow logo and yellow band around flavor title)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Reserve White Pineapple {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/reserve-white-pineapple |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve Orange Dreamsicle (orange flavor, black can with orange logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Reserve Orange Dreamsicle {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/reserve-orange-dreamsicle |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve Watermelon (watermelon flavor, black can with red logo)<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 September 2022|title=MONSTER ADDS MORE FLAVOUR TO ENERGY CATEGORY WITH TWO NEW VARIANTS |url=https://www.cocacolaep.com/gb/news/2022/monster-adds-more-flavour-to-energy-category-with-two-new-variants/ |access-date=17 February 2023 |website=Coca-Cola Europacific Partners}}</ref>
* Ripper (tropical fruits flavor, yellow can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ripper {{!}} Monster Juiced Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/ripper |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Cuba-Libre (cola and lime flavor version of the [[cuba libre]] cocktail.)
* Dub Mad Dog (grape flavor, discontinued)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Punch (DUB Edition) Review |url=https://www.caffeineinformer.com/monster-dub-edition-review |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.caffeineinformer.com}}</ref>
* Maxx (original flavor with added [[nitrous oxide]], comes in a variety of flavors)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caffeine in Monster Maxx |url=https://www.caffeineinformer.com/caffeine-content/monster-extra-strength-energy-drink |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.caffeineinformer.com}}</ref>
* The Beast Unleashed (alcoholic energy drink which is described as a [[hard seltzer]]. The [[alcohol by volume]] is 6%, and comes in various flavors. It was launched in 2023)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neish |first=Sarah |date=2023-03-06 |title=Monster Energy launches alcoholic product |url=https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/03/monster-energy-drinks-launch-alcoholic-product/ |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=The Drinks Business |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* Nitro Super Dry (original flavor however utilizes nitrous oxide rather than [[carbon dioxide]], giving the beverage a [[Mouthfeel|texture]] (mouthfeel) similar to that of [[Guinness]] beer, black can with black logo shrouded in lime green)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nitro {{!}} Monster Original Drinks {{!}} Monster Energy UK |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/nitro |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mule ([[ginger beer]] flavor, zero sugar, matte finish black can with bronze logo and text with 'Non-alcoholic' wording due to the product's name being similar to [[Moscow mule|Moscow Mule]], a popular cocktail)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Mule {{!}} Monster Energy's Original Products {{!}} Monster Energy UK |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/monster-mule |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* VR46 The Doctor (orange flavor, yellow can with [[Valentino Rossi]]'s ''The Doctor'' branding)<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Doctor {{!}} Valentino Rossi's Signature Monster Energy Drink |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/the-doctor |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* LH44 [[Lewis Hamilton]] (red can with yellow and black patterns with black logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=LH44 {{!}} Lewis Hamilton's Signature Monster Energy Drink |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/lh44 |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Java (Coffee mixed with Monster Energy available in a variety of flavors including salted caramel, loca moca and mean bean.)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Java Monster Flavors {{!}} Brewed Coffee Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/java-monster |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Pacific Punch (cherry punch flavor)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pacific Punch {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/pacific-punch |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Pipeline Punch ([[passion fruit]], orange and [[guava]] flavor, pink can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pipeline Punch {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/pipeline-punch |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mixxd (Punch line. Cherry flavor, [[Surface texture|surface-textured]] purple can.)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mixxd Punch {{!}} Monster Juiced Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/mixxd |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Monarch (juiced line, pastel pink can with yellow logo and [[butterfly]] artwork)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monarch {{!}} Juiced Energy Products {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/monarch |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mango Loco (juiced line, blue can with orange logo and artwork themed to the Mexican [[Day of the Dead]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mango Loco {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/mango-loco |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Khaotic (juiced line, yellow can with light blue logo and [[graffiti]] butterfly artwork)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Khaotic {{!}} Monster Energy Juiced Products {{!}} Monster Energy |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/monster-khaotic |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Aussie Lemonade style (Juiced line, blue can with yellow logo and artwork featuring a variety of sea creatures. Citrus flavored. Introduced in 2022)<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://smokesignalnews.net/13872/2021-2022/aussie-lemonade/ |url=https://smokesignalnews.net/13872/2021-2022/aussie-lemonade/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=https://smokesignalnews.net/ |language=en}}</ref>
* Zero Ultra (citrus flavor, zero sugar, textured white can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Zero Ultra Flavors {{!}} Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-ultra |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Ultra Blue (light citrus and berry flavor, zero sugar, textured light blue can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zero-Sugar Ultra Blue A.K.A. The Blue Monster|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-blue/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622193807/https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-blue/|archive-date=2023-06-22|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Ultra Fiesta ([[mango]] flavor, zero sugar, textured blue can with silver logo)
* Ultra Watermelon (watermelon flavor, textured bright red can with silver logo)
* Ultra Paradise (apple and [[kiwifruit|kiwi]] flavor, zero sugar, textured lime green can with silver logo)
* Ultra Rosá (pink lemonade flavor, zero sugar, textured hot pink can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Rosa {{!}} Sugar Free Monster Energy |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-gb/energy-drinks/monster-ultra/zero-sugar-ultra-rosa/ |access-date=14 August 2023 |website=Monster Energy}}</ref>
* Ultra Gold (pineapple flavor, zero sugar, textured gold can with silver logo)
* Ultra Red (fruit punch flavor, zero sugar, red can)
* Ultra Black (cherry flavor, zero sugar, textured black can with silver logo)
* Ultra Peachy Keen (Peach flavor, zero sugar, textured peach can with silver logo. Made in limited edition form.)
* Ultra Sunrise (Orange flavor, zero sugar, orange can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Energy Ultra Sunrise |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-sunrise/ |website=Monster Energy}}</ref>
* Ultra Strawberry Dreams (strawberry flavor, zero sugar, pink can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Strawberry Dreams {{!}} Monster Ultra Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-ultra/ultra-strawberry-dreams |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Ultra Violet, a.k.a. The Purple Monster (grape flavor, zero sugar, violet can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Violet {{!}} Monster Ultra Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/products/monster-ultra/ultra-violet |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Advertising==
[[File:Vegas monorail 2007 with advertisement of "Monster energy" drink (cropped).jpg|thumb|Monster advertising on the [[Las Vegas Monorail]] (2007)]]
Monster Energy is advertised mainly through sponsorship of sporting events, including motocross, BMX, mountain biking, snowboarding, skateboarding, car racing, speedway, and also through sponsorship of esports events.

In 2006, Caleb (Strongjaw) Johnstone Corporation announced a distribution agreement with [[Anheuser-Busch]] in the United States<ref>[http://www.pilmore.com/news_and_events/current_news.php?id=39 Monster, Lost, Rumba and Other Energy Drinks to Be Distributed Through Anheuser-Busch Wholesaler Network] Corona, Calif. May 9, 2006 {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and Grupo Jumex in Mexico.<ref>[http://www.bevnet.com/news/2006/05-23-2006-Dakota_Pilmore_monster_energy_mexico.asp Dakota Pilmore Signs Mexican Distribution Agreement] Corona, Calif., May 23, 1842 (Business Wire){{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref>

Monster became the title sponsor of [[NASCAR]]'s top series starting with the 2017 season,<ref name="NASCAR title sponsor">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2016/12/01/monster-energy-title-sponsor-nascar-cup-series/94748244/|title=Monster Energy replaces Sprint as title sponsor for NASCAR's top series|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=December 1, 2016|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref> renaming it to the Monster Energy [[NASCAR Cup Series]].<ref>{{cite news|title=NASCAR series name: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series unveiled|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2016/12/19/monster-energy-nascar-cup-series-unveiled-premier-series-name.html/|access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref> The name lasted through 2019; although Monster offered to extend the sponsorship, NASCAR rejected it in favor of a new sponsorship model.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nascar-monster-energy-tiered-sponsorship-model |title=Report: Nascar rejects Monster extension for tiered model |first=Sam |last=Carp |publisher=[[SportsPro]] |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/04/08/nascar-moves-toward-new-title-sponsor-model-despite-monsters-offer/ |title=NASCAR moves toward new sponsor model despite Monster's offer |first=Nate |last=Ryan |publisher=[[NBC Sports]] |date=April 8, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref>

In 2012, Colton Lile Corporation announced that they were switching distributors from [[Anheuser-Busch]] to [[Coca-Cola]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-Dakota-shares-idUSTRE49570320081006|title=Dakota, Coke set Monster drink distribution plans|publisher=Reuters|date=October 6, 2008}}</ref>

In 2012, a [[Monster Jam]] [[monster truck]] sponsored by Monster Energy debuted in [[El Paso, Texas]], with Damon Bradshaw driving. A second truck was introduced in [[Las Vegas]] at the [[Monster Jam|Monster Jam World Finals]] in 2015, and is driven by Coty Saucier and Steven Sims.

===Logo===
The design was created by McLean Design, a California-based strategic branding firm. The logo is composed of a vibrant green "M", composed of three lines on a field of black. The "M" is stylized in such a way as to imply that it is formed by the [[claw]]s of a [[monster]] ripping through the can.<ref>{{cite web|date=October 6, 2012|title=Monster Energy Logo: Design and History|url=http://www.famouslogos.net/monster-energy-logo|access-date=January 21, 2013|publisher=FamousLogos.net}}</ref>

==Endorsements==
===Action sports===
In August 2017, Monster renewed a sponsorship with mixed martial arts champion [[Conor McGregor]]; they are also endorsed by [[Cain Velasquez]] and [[Jon Jones|Jon "Bones" Jones]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article167315472.html|title=Monster Energy continuing to sponsor UFC fighter Conor McGregor|work=miamiherald|access-date=August 25, 2017|language=en}}</ref>

In November 2012, the firm announced a long-term partnership with the [[Professional Bull Riders]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pbr.com/en/news/press-releases/2012/11/pbr-monster-energy-drink-announce-multiyear-partnership.aspx|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121212234024/http://www.pbr.com/en/news/press-releases/2011/2012/11/pbr-monster-energy-drink-announce-multiyear-partnership.aspx|url-status=dead|title=PBR, Monster Energy Drink announce multi-year partnership|archivedate=December 12, 2012}}</ref> and currently sponsors several riders including Jose Vitor Leme, Cody Teel, and Derek Kolbaba. Starting in 2018, they became the title sponsor of the PBR's premiership tour, known as the ''Unleash the Beast'' tour.

The firm has served as the official energy drink sponsor of multiple [[X Games]] contests, including the 2017 summer games in [[Minneapolis]] and the 2017 winter games in [[Aspen, Colorado|Aspen]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://motocross.transworld.net/press-releases/monster-athletes-ready-for-x-games/#82VoXMqRGCSi4UBy.97|title=Monster Athletes Ready For X Games {{!}} Transworld Motocross|date=July 13, 2017|work=Transworld Motocross|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Among the athletes on their team are skateboarders [[Nyjah Huston]], [[Ishod Wair]] and [[Chris Cole (skateboarder)|Chris Cole]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfitness/article/Nyjah-Huston-Takes-Third-Place-in-Monster-Energys-Skateboard-Street-at-X-Games-Minneapolis-2017-20170907|title=Nyjah Huston Takes Third Place in Monster Energy's Skateboard Street at X Games Minneapolis 2017|author=BWW News Desk|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920141632/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfitness/article/Nyjah-Huston-Takes-Third-Place-in-Monster-Energys-Skateboard-Street-at-X-Games-Minneapolis-2017-20170907|archive-date=September 20, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> three-time gold-winning skier [[David Wise (freestyle skier)|David Wise]], Olympic freestyle skier [[Gus Kenworthy]] and [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] gold medalist snowboarder [[Iouri Podladtchikov]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.snowboarder.com/news/monster-energy-the-official-energy-drink-partner-of-x-games-aspen-2016-takes-over-with-its-team-of-the-worlds-best-competing-athletes/|title=Monster Energy, The Official Energy Partner of X Games Aspen 2016, Takes Over With Its Team of the World's Best Competing Athletes|date=January 25, 2016|work=Snowboarder Magazine|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

===Motorsports===
[[File:Kurt_Busch_45_Sonoma_2022.jpg|thumb|[[Kurt Busch]] driving the Monster Energy–sponsored No. 45 [[NASCAR]] at [[Sonoma Raceway]] in 2022]]
[[File:MWRTtest.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ken Block]] driving the Monster Energy–sponsored No. 43 [[Ford Fiesta]] for the [[2010 Rally America season]]]]
In December 2016, it was announced that Monster would replace [[Sprint Corporation]] as title sponsor of [[NASCAR]]'s [[NASCAR Cup Series|premier series]]. NASCAR's chief marketing officer cited Monster's "youthful and edgy" brands a driving force behind the deal, .<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/02/22/can-monster-energy-inject-youth-into-nascar.html|title=Can Monster Energy Inject Youth Into NASCAR?|last=Rocco|first=Matthew|date=February 22, 2017|newspaper=Fox Business|access-date=February 22, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://galleries.nascar.com/gallery/1131/monster-energy-at-the-track-monster-energy-all-star-race|title=Monster Energy at the track: Monster Energy All-Star Race {{!}} Photo Galleries {{!}} Nascar.com|website=galleries.nascar.com|access-date=May 23, 2017}}</ref> In April 2019, it was reported that NASCAR rejected Monster Energy's offer to extend its sponsorship through 2020 in favor of a new tiered sponsorship model.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nascar-monster-energy-tiered-sponsorship-model |title=Report: Nascar rejects Monster extension for tiered model |first=Sam |last=Carp |publisher=[[SportsPro]] |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/04/08/nascar-moves-toward-new-title-sponsor-model-despite-monsters-offer/ |title=NASCAR moves toward new sponsor model despite Monster's offer |first=Nate |last=Ryan |publisher=[[NBC Sports]] |date=April 8, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref>

Monster is endorsed by NASCAR driver [[Tyler Reddick]] and sponsors his No. 45 [[23XI Racing]] car, as well as his Toyota Racing teammate [[Ty Gibbs]] and his No. 54 [[Joe Gibbs Racing]] car. They are also endorsed by Reddick’s predecessor, [[Kurt Busch]], who was forced into retirement due to injuries after the 2022 season. They also endorse [[NASCAR Truck Series]] driver [[Hailie Deegan]] and the No. 13 [[ThorSport Racing]] Team, as well as [[NASCAR Xfinity Series]] driver [[Riley Herbst]] and the No. 98 [[Stewart-Haas Racing]] team. <ref name="NASCAR title sponsor" /> They have also had sponsored [[Robby Gordon]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Menzer|first=Joe|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/monster-exec-drops-story-about-robby-gordon-that-leaves-crowd-laughing-120116|title=Monster exec drops story about Robby Gordon that leaves crowd laughing|work=[[FoxSports.com]]|date=December 9, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> [[Ricky Carmichael]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Crandall|first=Kelly|url=http://www.nascar.com/news-media/2017/05/26/ricky-carmichael-enjoys-mixing-love-nascar-monster-energy-ambassador-role/|title=Ricky Carmichael enjoys mixing love of NASCAR and Monster Energy ambassador role|publisher=[[NASCAR]]|date=May 26, 2017|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> and the No. 54 [[Xfinity Series]] car of [[Joe Gibbs Racing]]/[[Kyle Busch Motorsports]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Steven B.|url=https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/3800-kyle-busch-taps-brother-kurt-and-monster-energy-for-nationwide-ride-at-kbm|title=Kyle Busch Taps Brother Kurt and Monster Energy for Nationwide Ride at KBM|publisher=Speedway Digest|date=January 19, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Eric|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2015/4/28/boris-said-replaces-kyle-busch-talladega-road-courses-joe-gibbs-racing.html|title=JGR Hires Familiar Super-Sub for Kyle Busch|publisher=[[NASCAR]]|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> They have sponsored Formula 1 team [[Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport]] from 2010 till 2023 and have been endorsed by the teams drivers, [[George Russell (racing driver)|George Russell]] and seven-time world champion [[Lewis Hamilton]]. Hamilton also has a signature drink with the brand, ''"LH44"''. staring in 2024 Monster Energy will be an official partner of the [[McLaren F1 Team|McLAREN]] formula 1 team[https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/2023/mclaren-racing-announces-monster-energy-as-an-official-partner-of-mclaren-formula-1-team/] and will will be featured on the helmets, race suits, caps and drinks bottles of McLaren F1 Team drivers [[Lando Norris]] and [[Oscar Piastri]]. Monster Energy is also the primary sponsor for [[Yamaha Motor Racing]] in [[MotoGP]] since 2019 and also sponsors riders such as [[Valentino Rossi]], [[Franco Morbidelli]], and [[Francesco Bagnaia]].<ref>{{cite web|first1=|date=July 17, 2018|title=MONSTER ENERGY COMPANY AND YAMAHA FACTORY RACING MOTOGP TEAM ANNOUNCE NEW TITLE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-energy-company-and-yamaha-factory-racing-motogp-team-announce-new-title-sponsorship-agreement|access-date=September 26, 2021|website=Monster Energy}}</ref>

[[File:City-Race-Rdam-2013-DSC 0207.jpg|thumb|[[Vaughn Gittin]] drifting the Monster Energy–sponsored [[Ford Mustang]]]]
The company was endorsed by Australian touring car driver [[Jamie Whincup]] from late 2009 to 2012. The deal was canceled abruptly for the 2013 season, when his team [[Triple Eight Race Engineering (Australia)|Triple Eight]] signed rival [[Red Bull]] as sponsor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Whincup's fight with Monster|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/motorsport/whincups-fight-with-monster/news-story/5ae9cfcc13910edc59bb0ccb7bbb1f32|first=Peter|last=Kogoy|publisher=[[The Australian]]|date=November 11, 2012|access-date=November 15, 2020}}</ref> Monster partnered with [[James Courtney]] and [[Holden Racing Team]] for the [[2016 International V8 Supercars Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Monster rides with JC in hunt for 2016 V8 Supercars crown|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-rides-with-jc-in-hunt-for-2016-v8-supercars-crown|publisher=Monster Energy|date=February 17, 2016|access-date=November 15, 2020}}</ref> and is now associated with [[Tickford Racing]] as primary sponsor of [[Cameron Waters]] Ford Mustang Supercar.

Monster has also sponsored other rally drivers and motocross riders: [[Ken Block]], [[Liam Doran]], [[Nani Roma]], [[Jeremy McGrath]], [[Chad Reed]], [[Ryan Villopoto]], [[Nate Adams]], [[Taka Higashino]], and Carmichael. On May 18, 2022, it was announced that Monster Energy would sponsor [[Andreas Bakkerud]] and [[Robin Larsson]] of [[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing]] in [[Nitro Rallycross]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dreyerreinboldracing.com/monster-energy-drr-jc-team-up-for-partnership-with-champion-drivers-andreas-bakkerud-robin-larsson/|title=Monster Energy & DRR JC Team Up for Partnership with Champion Drivers Andreas Bakkerud & Robin Larsson|date=May 19, 2022 |access-date=June 7, 2022}}</ref> It also sponsors multiple motocross race teams named "Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kawasaki.com/Racing_motocrossracing/MPCTeamFacts.aspx|title=Team facts|year=2009|publisher=[[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]]|access-date=July 16, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420062334/http://www.kawasaki.com/Racing_MotocrossRacing/MPCTeamFacts.aspx|archive-date=April 20, 2010}}</ref> and the Monster Energy Factory Yamaha motocross team, based in [[Hampshire, England]]. In 2016, the firm has aided the return of factory Yamaha to United States as the title sponsor of the team, officially named Monster Energy/360fly/Chaparral/Yamaha Factory Racing. During this time, Monster Energy served as a title sponsor for the Star Racing Yamaha team, which also took over the 450 program from Factory Yamaha in 2021. They have gone on to win the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship with Dylan Ferrandis, and the 2022 AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross Championships with Eli Tomac.

Since 2010, Monster Energy has been the main sponsor of [[Formula Drift]] champion [[Vaughn Gittin Jr.]] Monster Energy has also sponsored [[Brittany Force]] of the [[NHRA]]. The firm has also been the title sponsor of the [[Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix|Catalan Motorcycle Grand Prix]] since 2014. Since 2012, it has been the main sponsor of the [[Speedway Grand Prix]] and [[Speedway World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/1110/monster-deal-for-sgp|title=Speedway World Championships.|access-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref>

In June 2015, Monster agreed to a sponsorship deal with [[Ahmed Zayat|Zayat Stables]] to sponsor the race horse {{Not a typo|[[American Pharoah]]}}, rumored to be the largest single-horse advertising sponsorship to-date. The deal allows the product's logo to be used on the [[horse blanket#other designs|horse sheets]], on jockey [[Victor Espinoza]]'s shirt and boots, as well as caps and other gear worn by people around the horse.<ref name="Rovell3June">{{Cite web|last1=Rovell|first1=Darren|title=American Pharoah owners agree to landmark marketing deal|url=http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/13002289/american-pharoah-owners-agree-one-largest-single-horse-sponsorship-deals-history|website=ESPN|access-date=June 4, 2015|date=June 3, 2015}}</ref>

Monster Energy also has a big presence in the [[off-road racing]] scene being the main sponsor's for the [[Baja 1000]] and [[Baja 500]]. They also sponsor a variety of teams in different classes,<ref>[https://www.monsterenergy.com/sports/off-road Monster Energy. Sportspeople]</ref> including [[Trophy Truck]] drivers Cameron Steele, Alan Ampudia and [[Kyle LeDuc]].

{| class="wikitable"
|+<blockquote>Current motorsports sponsorships</blockquote>
!Series
!Type
!Driver
!Number
!Team
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[NASCAR Cup Series]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Stock car racing|Stock car]]
|[[Ty Gibbs]]
|54
|[[Joe Gibbs Racing]]
|-
|[[Tyler Reddick]]
|45
|[[23XI Racing]]
|-
|[[NASCAR Xfinity Series]]
|[[Stock car racing|Stock car]]
|[[Riley Herbst]]
|98
|[[Stewart-Haas Racing]]
|-
|[[NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series]]
|[[Truck racing]]
|[[Hailie Deegan]]
|13
|[[ThorSport Racing]]
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Formula One]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Open-wheel racing]]
|[[Lewis Hamilton]]
|44
| rowspan="2" |[[Mercedes-Benz in Formula One|Mercedes]]
|-
|[[George Russell (racing driver)|George Russell]]
|63
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series]]
|[[Drag racing]]
|[[Brittany Force]]
|n/a
| rowspan="2" |[[John Force Racing]]
|-
|[[Drag racing]]
|[[John Force]]
|n/a
|-
|[[European Drag Racing Championship]]
|[[Drag racing]]
|Jndia Erbacher
|n/a
|Racing GmbH|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Nitro Rallycross]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Rallycross]]
|[[Robin Larsson]]
|4
| rowspan="2" |[[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing]]
|-
|[[Andreas Bakkerud]]
|13
|-
|[[Supercars Championship]]
|[[Touring car racing]]
|[[Cameron Waters]]
|6
|[[Tickford Racing]]
|-
|[[Formula D]]
|[[Drifting (motorsport)]]
|[[Vaughn Gittin]] JR
|25
|[[RTR Motorsports]]
|-
|[[World Rally Championship]]
|[[Rallying]]
|[[Oliver Solberg]]
|n/a
|[[Toksport WRT]]
|}

===Esports===
Monster Energy also sponsors several individuals in the [[esports]] community, as well as esports associations. The company broke into esports with their sponsorship of [[Evil Geniuses]], one of the premiere North American multi-game organizations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.evilgeniuses.net|title=Evil Geniuses|access-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref> Monster Energy is affiliated with esports in North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia.<ref name="mindfreak" /> Some of the organizations and individuals they support or have supported include the Australian organization "MindFreak",<ref name="mindfreak">{{Cite web|url=https://esportsinsider.com/2018/08/mindfreak-monster-energy-sponsorship/|title=Mindfreak announces sponsorship from Monster Energy| date=August 14, 2018|website=ESports Insider|first=Adam|last=Fitch|access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref> [[PSG Esports|Paris Saint-Germain eSports]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://esports-marketing-blog.com/psg-esports-signs-one-year-partnership-with-monster-energy/|title=SG eSports Signs One-Year Partnership with Monster Energy| website=ESports Marketing Blog|date=August 10, 2018|access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref> and the streamer [[TimTheTatman]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.monsterenergy.cn/news/new-year-new-additions-to-the-monster-family| title=New Year, New Additions to the Monster Family!|website=Monster Energy| date=December 29, 2016| access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref>

==Corporate==
===Trademark protection and lawsuits===
====As plaintiff====
Monster Beverage Corporation has been criticized for its policy of indiscriminately suing companies or groups that use the word ''[[:wikt:monster|monster]]'', the letter ''[[:wikt:M|M]]'', or the word ''[[:wikt:beast|beast]]'' in their marketing for trademark infringement, despite such trademarks being generally dissimilar or distinguishable from Monster's. The words ''monster'' and ''beast'' have existed in the [[English language]] since the [[13th century]],<ref>{{Dictionary.com|monster|accessdate=2023-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{Dictionary.com|beast|accessdate=2023-04-25}}</ref> with the [[Latin letter]] ''[[M]]'' tracing back to the [[7th century BC]]. By 2019, the company has initiated over a thousand trademark cases that have been reviewed by the [[US court system]] or [[United States Patent and Trademark Office|US Patent and Trademark Office]]'s (USPTO) [[Trademark Trial and Appeal Board]],<ref name="Yarrow"/> making them a [[poster child]] for "trademark bullying" which the [[United States Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] defines as "a trademark owner that uses its trademark rights to harass and intimidate another business beyond what the law might be reasonably interpreted to allow."<ref name="Yarrow"/><ref name="uspto">{{cite web |last1=United States Department of Commerce |title=Report to Congress: Trademark Litigation Tactics and Federal Government Services to Protect Trademarks and Prevent Counterfeiting |url=https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/trademarks/notices/TrademarkLitigationStudy.pdf |access-date=October 30, 2019|author1-link=United States Department of Commerce }}</ref>

Examples of such lawsuits include the 2009 ones against Bevreview.com, a beverage review site that published an unfavorable review of the Monster Energy drink,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://consumerist.com/2009/10/monster-energy-trains-legal-guns-on-beverage-review-website.html|title=Monster Energy Trains Legal Guns On Beverage Review Website|website=Consumerist.com|date=October 16, 2009}}</ref> [[Rock Art Brewery]] from [[Vermont]] that marketed a beer named "Vermonster",<ref name="Grinvald">{{cite news |last1=Grinvald |first1=Leah Chan |title=Shaming Trademark Bullies |url=http://wisconsinlawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/02-Grinvald.pdf |access-date=October 30, 2019 |publisher=[[Wisconsin Law Review]] |date=2011|page=625}}</ref> and the aquarium hobbyist site MonsterFishKeepers.com in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://consumerist.com/2012/07/monster-energy-assumes-consumers-cant-distinguish-energy-drinks-from-fish-tanks.html|title=Monster Energy Assumes Consumers Can't Distinguish Energy Drinks From Fish Tanks|website=Consumerist.com|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> The "Vermonster" case was even brought up by Senator [[Patrick Leahy]] in a study of problematic trademark litigation tactics.<ref name=uspto/> Monster Beverage dropped the lawsuit against the microbrewery due to the adverse publicity the lawsuit generated.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20091023/0448336651.shtml|title=Monster Energy Drink Backs Down Due To Public Pressure; Vermonster Beer Lives On|website=Techdirt.com|date=October 23, 2009 }}</ref>

In March 2016, Monster filed a lawsuit to revoke the company trademark of Thunder Beast LLC of Washington, D.C.,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drinkthunderbeast.com/|title=Thunder Beast Root Beer|website=Drinkthunderbeast.com|access-date=May 2, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Yarrow">{{cite news |last1=Yarrow |first1=Andrew L. |title=A D.C. root beer company, an energy drink behemoth and an ugly trademark fight |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/a-dc-root-beer-company-an-energy-drink-behemoth-and-an-ugly-trademark-fight/2019/10/21/5f2b190c-e156-11e9-8dc8-498eabc129a0_story.html |access-date=October 30, 2019 |work=[[Washington Post Magazine]] |date=October 21, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> a small [[root beer]] brewery, insisting the use of "beast" in the company name encroached on Monster's trademark slogan, "Unleash the Beast".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.energydrinkslawsuit.com/monster-energy-worlds-biggest-bully/#|title=Monster Energy: The World's Biggest Bully When It Comes to Small Businesses|date=March 23, 2016|website=EnergyDrinksLawsuit.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 2, 2016}}</ref> The owner of Thunder Beast, Stephen Norberg, was fighting Monster's lawsuit as of 2019.<ref name="Yarrow"/>

In August 2018, Monsta Pizza of Wendover in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, fought a claim brought by Monster Energy in the intellectual property office. The claim was that the pizza firm could be mistaken for Monster Energy, leaving customers confused. The pizza firm won a landmark ruling against Monster Energy, when the court decided there would be no case of misrepresentation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-45357403|title=Pizza firm wins trademark row ruling|date=August 30, 2018|access-date=June 18, 2019|language=en-GB}}</ref> In fact, Monster Energy loses many of their lawsuits, however as with other cases of "trademark bullying" the main goal of the lawsuit seem to be bankrupting the opposition at which they are quite successful.<ref name="Geigner">{{cite news |last1=Geigner |first1=Timothy |title=Monster Energy Loses Trademark Opposition Against UK Drink Company, But May Have Bullied It To Death Anyway |url=https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20181130/08501541139/monster-energy-loses-trademark-opposition-against-uk-drink-company-may-have-bullied-it-to-death-anyway.shtml |access-date=October 30, 2019 |work=Techdirt |date=December 4, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Yarrow"/>

In April 2023, Monster Beverage Corporation sued independent videogame developer Glowstick Entertainment for their horror [[Party game#Video games|party game]] ''Dark Deception: Monsters and Mortals''. Apparently to Monster Beverage, the use of "Monster" in the title of the game and their green and black logo make it "very confusing" because of the similarities between the two. Glowstick Entertainment's head creator, Vincent Livings, has decided to fight it in court. Additionally later that month, it was discovered that over 100 trademark complaints had been filed in Japan, including complaints against the ''[[Pokémon]]'' (1996–), ''[[Monster Hunter]]'' (2004–), and ''[[Monster Musume]]'' (2012–) franchises, the formermost of which predates the Monster Energy brand by over half a decade.<ref>{{Cite news |first=Christian |last=Hoffer |work=Comicbook |date=April 7, 2023 |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/monster-energy-drink-pokemon-monster-hunter-trademark/ |title=Monster Energy Has Filed Trademark Complaints Against Pokemon and Monster Hunter Over Use of Word 'Monster' |access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |first=Hideaki |last=Fujiwara |work=Automaton |language=ja |date=April 6, 2023 |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230406-243229/ |title=「モンスターエナジー」権利元、過去に『ポケモン』や『モンスターハンター』などの商標登録異議を大量に申し立てていた |access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Harding |first=Daryl |date=April 10, 2023 |title=Monster Energy Takes on Pokémon, Monster Musume's Trademarks in Japan, It Wasn't Very Effective |url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2023/04/10-1/monster-energy-takes-on-pokmon-monster-musumes-trademark-in-japan-it-wasnt-very-effective |work=[[Crunchyroll News]] |access-date=April 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Fujiwara |first=Hideaki |date=2023-04-06 |title=「モンスターエナジー」権利元、過去に『ポケモン』や『モンスターハンター』などの商標登録異議を大量に申し立てていた |trans-title="Monster Energy" rights holder had filed a large number of trademark objections in the past, including "Pokemon" and "Monster Hunter" |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230406-243229/ |language=Japanese |work=Automaton Media |access-date=2023-04-25}}</ref>

====As defendant====
Monster Energy has occasionally been on the other side of copyright infringement lawsuits. For example, in August 2012, the [[Beastie Boys]] filed a lawsuit against the company for copyright infringement over Monster's use of their music played by [[Z-Trip]] in an online campaign.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bennett|first=Saraha|date=August 12, 2012|title=Beastie Boys Sue Energy Drink Company for Using Their Music |work=Vulture|url=http://www.vulture.com/2012/08/beastie-boys-sue-to-keep-their-music-out-of-ads.html|access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> In 2014, a jury found Monster Beverage Corporation had infringed on Beastie Boys' copyright by using songs without permission, and owed the group $1.7 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bevnet.com/news/2015/beastie-boys-awarded-668000-in-legal-fees-in-monster-copyright-case/|title=Beastie Boys Awarded $668,000 in Legal Fees in Monster Copyright Case|last=Martinez-Belkin|first=Neil|date=June 17, 2015|publisher=Bevnet|access-date=June 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Chegwidden|first1=W. R.|last2=Watts|first2=D. C.|date=November 20, 1975|title=Kinetic studies and effects of anions on creatine phosphokinase from skeletal muscle of rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)|journal=Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Enzymology|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/77|volume=410|issue=1|pages=99–114|doi=10.1016/0005-2744(75)90210-7|issn=0006-3002|pmid=77}}</ref>

===Alleged sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuits===
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In June 2017, Sara Rabuse of [[Los Angeles County]] filed a personal injury claim against Monster Energy Company executive, Brent Hamilton, and his employer, Monster Energy Corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2017/09/01/monster-energy-sued-after-employee-allegedly-bites-girlfriends-finger.html|title=Monster Energy sued after employee allegedly bites girlfriend's finger|date=September 1, 2017|website=Foxnews.com}}</ref> Rabuse is suing for damages while she was violently attacked during a Monster Energy work function Hamilton invited her to attend. Rabuse claims Hamilton, Executive of the Monster Energy Music Department, flew her from Los Angeles to meet him at the Country Music Awards in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] at Monster Energy's Company expense. When she arrived in Nashville at the airport, he was drunk. Sara Rabuse claims the heavy drinking led to a fight in the hotel room, where Hamilton choked her.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thedirty.com/city/nashville/monster-energy-sued-executive-bites-sara-rabuse-finger/|title=Monster Energy Sued — Executive Bites Sara Rabuse Finger - The Dirty|author=The Dirty Staff|date=September 2, 2017|website=Thedirty.com}}</ref>

On January 24, 2018, ''[[Huffington Post]]'' journalist Emily Peck published an article reporting the suspected corrupted culture of abuse against women within the company<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-lawsuits_n_5a6280c1e4b002283002ca27|title=Exclusive: 5 Women Sue Monster Energy Over Abusive, Discriminatory Culture|last=Peck|first=Emily|date=January 23, 2018|website=HuffPost|language=en|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref> such as Page Zeringue and Sara Rabuse. Zeringue began working for Monster Energy Company in February 2008 and was terminated in October 2015 after filing a complaint in the [[U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana]] against Monster Energy Company, claiming that the beverage company violated Title VII of the [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/titlevii.cfm|title=Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964|website=Eeoc.gov}}</ref> She says she suffered gender discrimination and was subjected to sexual harassment in a [[hostile work environment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-lawsuits_n_5a6280c1e4b002283002ca27|title=Exclusive: 5 Women Sue Monster Energy Over Abusive, Discriminatory Culture|date=January 23, 2018|website=[[HuffPost]] }}</ref> Monster was accused of being fully aware of the situation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-john-kenneally-resigns_n_5a722351e4b05253b275370a|title=Monster Energy Vice President Accused Of Sexual Harassment Resigns|last=Peck|first=Emily|date=January 31, 2018|website=HuffPost|language=en|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref>

Rabuse claims the only way to free herself from Hamilton's grasp was to poke him in the eye, but when she did, Hamilton bit her thumb. Rabuse claimed the bite got infected, forcing her to spend 24 hours in the hospital. Rabuse holds Monster Energy Company responsible because the company allegedly knew of Hamilton's drinking problem and ignored it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2017/09/01/monster-energy-drink-lawsuit-bite-finger/|title=Monster Energy Drink Sued After Employee Tried to Bite Off Woman's Finger|website=Tmz.com}}</ref> Hamilton was ousted from the company in May 2019.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-45357403 | title=Pizza firm wins trademark row ruling| work=BBC News| date=August 30, 2018}}</ref>

==In popular culture==
[[Christine Weick]], a controversial and outspoken American [[Christianity|Christian]] activist and author, created a video that argued that Monster Energy sports drinks are associated with [[Satan]]. The November 2014 video was published on YouTube, garnering over eleven million views as of 2018.<ref name="carman">{{cite news |last1=Carman |first1=Tim |title=The woman who claims Monster Energy drinks are a tool of the devil is back, just in time for Halloween |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/10/23/the-woman-who-claims-monster-energy-drinks-are-a-tool-of-the-devil-is-back-just-in-time-for-halloween |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=October 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://abc7.com/religion/video-monster-energy-drinks-promote-satan-says-woman-in-viral-video/392023/ |title=Woman claims that Monster Energy drinks push a Satanic agenda |author=KABC-TV |publisher=[[KABC-TV]]|work=abc7.com |date=November 12, 2014 |access-date=January 30, 2015|author-link=KABC-TV }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bntfUA6TmLs&spfreload=10|title=Monster Energy Drinks Are the Work of Satan!!!|website=YouTube|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310064903/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bntfUA6TmLs&spfreload=10|archive-date=March 10, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The viral nature of the video got her an appearance on the Web Redemption segment of [[Comedy Central]]'s ''[[Tosh.0]]''.<ref>{{Citation|last=Comedy Central|title=Tosh.0 - Web Redemption - Monster Energy|date=March 4, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoe4--fd84E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/Hoe4--fd84E |archive-date=December 13, 2021 |url-status=live|access-date=November 19, 2018 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

The energy drink also features prominently as [[product placement]] in the video game ''[[Death Stranding]]'' (2019), in which it restores stamina and can be consumed by the main character in his private room.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Colin |date=2019-11-14 |title=Death Stranding's product placement is an act of vandalism |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/11/14/20955496/death-stranding-monster-energy-product-placement-kojima |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-08 |title=What Does Monster Energy Drink Do? |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/death-stranding/What_Does_Monster_Energy_Drink_Do%3F |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=IGN}}</ref>

==References==
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Monster Energy

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Aidenbliss789: updated to include the McLAREN sponsorship for 2024

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'''Monster Energy''' is an [[energy drink]] that was created by Hansen Natural Company (now [[Monster Beverage|Monster Beverage Corporation]]) in April 2002.<ref name="April202" /> As of 2022, Monster Energy had a 30.1% share of the American energy drink market,<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. energy drink market share 2022 |url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/306864/market-share-of-leading-energy-drink-brands-in-the-us-based-on-case-volume-sales/ |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Statista |language=en}}</ref> the second highest after [[Red Bull]].

As of July 2019, there were 34 different drinks under the Monster brand in North America, including its core Monster Energy line, Java Monster, Zero Ultra, Juice, Maxx, Hydro, HydroSport, Extra Strength, Dragon Tea, Muscle, Import, and Rehab.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chakravarty |first1=Sudeep |title=Top Energy Drink Companies in the U.S. |url=https://www.marketresearchreports.com/blog/2019/07/29/top-energy-drink-companies-us |website=Market Research Reports|date=July 29, 2019 }}</ref>

Monster Energy is known for their sponsorship and support for [[extreme sport]]s events, such as [[Bellator MMA]], [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]], [[ONE Championship]], [[MotoGP]], [[BMX]], [[motocross]], [[Motorcycle speedway]], [[skateboarding]], [[snowboarding]] and the Monster Energy [[NASCAR Cup Series]] (2017–19). Monster currently sponsors the [[FIA World Rallycross Championship]], two of [[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing|Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's]] [[Nitro Rallycross]] drivers, the [[Built Ford Tough Series|PBR: Unleash the Beast]] [[Professional Bull Riders]] tour, the bag of golfer [[Tiger Woods]], as well as the helmets of the [[Mercedes AMG Petronas]] [[Formula One|F1]] drivers. The company also has a strong presence in the music industry, promoting a number of bands and artists around the world in the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour, like [[Fetty Wap]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hiphopweekly.com/fetty-wap-and-post-malone-team-up-for-monster-energy-outbreak-tour-welcome-to-the-zoo/|title=Fetty Wap and Post Malone Team Up for Monster Energy Outbreak Tour "Welcome To The Zoo" {{!}} Hip Hop Weekly|website=Hiphopweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=August 24, 2017|archive-date=June 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630193517/http://www.hiphopweekly.com/fetty-wap-and-post-malone-team-up-for-monster-energy-outbreak-tour-welcome-to-the-zoo/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Iggy Azalea]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://flashwounds.com/2014/02/26/monster-energy-outbreak-tour-presents-iggy-azaleas-the-new-classic-tour/|title=Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents Iggy Azalea's 'The New Classic Tour'|date=February 26, 2014|website=FlashWounds|access-date=August 24, 2017}}</ref> [[21 Savage]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-energy-outbreak-tour-presents-21-savages-issa-tour|title=Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents 21 Savage's "Issa Tour"|website=Monsterenergy.com|language=en|access-date=August 24, 2017}}</ref> [[Asking Alexandria]], [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]],<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/anthrax | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115205311/https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/anthrax | archive-date=January 15, 2023 | title=Anthrax }}</ref> [[Strange Music]], [[The Word Alive]], [[Machine Gun Kelly (musician)|Machine Gun Kelly]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/machine-gun-kelly |title=Machine Gun Kelly |website=www.monsterenergy.com |access-date=January 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205154414/https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/machine-gun-kelly |archive-date=December 5, 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Suicidal Tendencies]], [[Maximum the Hormone]], [[Korn]], [[Poppy (singer)|Poppy]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Poppy|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/poppy|url-status=dead|access-date=September 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812094130/https://www.monsterenergy.com/bands/poppy|archive-date=August 12, 2022|website=Monster Energy}}</ref> and [[Five Finger Death Punch]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Monster Energy and Idol Roc Announce Line-Up for Fourth Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Headliner Kyle Welch|url=http://highwiredaze.com/monsterenergynews1|website=Highwiredaxe.com|access-date=March 21, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407194656/http://highwiredaze.com/monsterenergynews1|archive-date=April 7, 2019|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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The [[caffeine]] content of most Monster Energy drinks is approximately 10 mg/oz (33.81 mg / 100 ml),<ref>[http://www.caffeineinformer.com/the-caffeine-database/ The Caffeine Database]. CaffeineInformer.com. Retrieved on December 30, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cspinet.org/new/cafchart.htm|title=Caffeine Content|publisher=Center for Science in the Public Interest|access-date=April 27, 2011}}</ref> or 160 mg for a 16oz can. The packaging usually contains a warning label advising consumers against drinking more than 48oz per day (500 ml per day in Australia). The drinks are not recommended for pregnant women or people sensitive to caffeine. The ingredients include [[carbonated water]], [[sucrose]], [[glucose]], [[citric acid]], [[natural flavors]], [[taurine]], [[Trisodium citrate|sodium citrate]], [[artificial color|color added]], [[ginseng|panax ginseng root extract]], [[carnitine|L-carnitine]], [[tartarate|L-tartrate]], [[caffeine]], [[sorbic acid]], [[benzoic acid]], [[niacinamide]], [[sodium chloride]], [[Soybean|Glycine max]] [[glucuronolactone]], [[inositol]], [[guarana seed extract]], [[pyridoxine]] [[hydrochloride]], [[sucralose]], [[riboflavin]], [[maltodextrin]], and [[cyanocobalamin]].

==Health concerns==
Energy drinks have been associated with health risks, such as masking the effects of [[Alcohol intoxication|intoxication]] when consumed with alcohol,<ref name="AFP20112">{{Cite web|url=http://www.racgp.org.au/download/documents/AFP/2011/March/201103pennay.pdf|title=Combining energy drinks and alcohol|date=2011|access-date=August 12, 2015|vauthors=Pennay A, Lubman DI, Miller P}}</ref> and excessive or repeated consumption can lead to cardiac and psychiatric conditions.<ref name="pmid25818530">{{cite journal|vauthors=Sanchis-Gomar F, Pareja-Galeano H, Cervellin G, Lippi G, Earnest CP|year=2015|title=Energy drink overconsumption in adolescents: implications for arrhythmias and other cardiovascular events.|journal=Can J Cardiol|volume=31|issue=5|pages=572–5|doi=10.1016/j.cjca.2014.12.019|pmid=25818530|hdl=11268/3906|hdl-access=free}}</ref><ref name="pmid25622514">{{cite journal|vauthors=Petit A, Karila L, Lejoyeux M|year=2015|title=[Abuse of energy drinks: does it pose a risk?].|journal=Presse Med|volume=44|issue=3|pages=261–70|doi=10.1016/j.lpm.2014.07.029|pmid=25622514}}</ref> However, the [[European Food Safety Authority]] (EFSA) concluded that an adequate consumption of Monster and other popular energy drinks is safe and that the amount of caffeine in standard Monster cans is unlikely to interact adversely with other typical constituents of energy drinks or with alcohol.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|url=http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4102|title=Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine {{!}} Europäische Behörde für Lebensmittelsicherheit|date=May 27, 2015|website=Efsa.europa.eu|access-date=January 2, 2016}}</ref> Energy drinks have the effects that caffeine and sugar give, but there is no distinct evidence that the wide variety of other ingredients has any effect.<ref name="pmid23206286">{{cite journal|vauthors=McLellan TM, Lieberman HR|year=2012|title=Do energy drinks contain active components other than caffeine?|journal=Nutr Rev|volume=70|issue=12|pages=730–44|doi=10.1111/j.1753-4887.2012.00525.x|pmid=23206286|doi-access=free}}</ref>

In December 2011, 14-year-old Anais Fournier died of "cardiac arrhythmia due to caffeine toxicity" after drinking two {{convert|24|usfloz|ml}} cans of Monster Energy drink containing 240 mg of caffeine per can.<ref name="fournier">{{cite news|date=June 26, 2013|title= Mother Sues Energy Drink Maker Over Teenager's Death |work =law.com |url=http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202608684801&Mother_Sues_Energy_Drink_Maker_Over_Teenagers_Death&slreturn=20130718145037|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130818185835/http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ.jsp?id=1202608684801&Mother_Sues_Energy_Drink_Maker_Over_Teenagers_Death&slreturn=20130718145037|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 18, 2013}}</ref><ref name="fda">{{cite news|last=Meier|first=Barry|date=October 22, 2012|title=F.D.A. Receives Death Reports Citing Popular Energy Drink |work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/23/business/fda-receives-death-reports-citing-monster-energy-a-high-caffeine-drink.html}}</ref> Fournier had a pre-existing heart condition, as well as [[Ehlers–Danlos syndromes|Ehlers–Danlos syndrome]].<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/> In October 2012, her parents sued the company.<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/> Monster Energy has insisted that its energy drink played no role in Fournier's death.<ref name="fournier"/><ref name="fda"/>

A request under the U.S. [[Freedom of Information Act (United States)|Freedom of Information Act]] revealed that from 2003 to 2012 the [[Food and Drug Administration]] (FDA) had received reports of five deaths occurring after drinking Monster Energy.<ref name="fda"/> The reports did not prove a causal link between the drink and any health problems.<ref name="fda"/>

In May 2015, the [[Food Safety and Standards Authority of India]] (FSSAI) banned the sale of Monster and other energy drinks that contained both caffeine and ginseng.<ref name="irrational">{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150516/jsp/frontpage/story_20428.jsp#.Vg1_h8uqqko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150516091017/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150516/jsp/frontpage/story_20428.jsp#.Vg1_h8uqqko |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 16, 2015 |title=Ban on 'irrational' energy drinks |location=New Delhi |date=May 15, 2015 |access-date=October 2, 2015 |work=Telegraph India}}</ref>

==Varieties==
[[File:Shelf with many varieties of energy drink 'Monster' (and some other brands at top).jpg|thumb|Shelf in a German supermarket with various flavors of Monster Energy and [[Rockstar (drink)|Rockstar]] (2023)]]
The varieties of Monster include:
* Original (black can with green logo)
* Zero Sugar (originally had dark blue logo; changed to resemble Original can with the top recolored green with a black pull tab)
* Assault (cola flavor, stylized [[camouflage]] can with red logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Assault {{!}} Monster's Original Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/assault |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve White Pineapple (pineapple flavor, black can with yellow logo and yellow band around flavor title)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Reserve White Pineapple {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/reserve-white-pineapple |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve Orange Dreamsicle (orange flavor, black can with orange logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Reserve Orange Dreamsicle {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/reserve-orange-dreamsicle |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Reserve Watermelon (watermelon flavor, black can with red logo)<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 September 2022|title=MONSTER ADDS MORE FLAVOUR TO ENERGY CATEGORY WITH TWO NEW VARIANTS |url=https://www.cocacolaep.com/gb/news/2022/monster-adds-more-flavour-to-energy-category-with-two-new-variants/ |access-date=17 February 2023 |website=Coca-Cola Europacific Partners}}</ref>
* Ripper (tropical fruits flavor, yellow can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ripper {{!}} Monster Juiced Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/ripper |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Cuba-Libre (cola and lime flavor version of the [[cuba libre]] cocktail.)
* Dub Mad Dog (grape flavor, discontinued)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Punch (DUB Edition) Review |url=https://www.caffeineinformer.com/monster-dub-edition-review |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.caffeineinformer.com}}</ref>
* Maxx (original flavor with added [[nitrous oxide]], comes in a variety of flavors)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caffeine in Monster Maxx |url=https://www.caffeineinformer.com/caffeine-content/monster-extra-strength-energy-drink |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.caffeineinformer.com}}</ref>
* The Beast Unleashed (alcoholic energy drink which is described as a [[hard seltzer]]. The [[alcohol by volume]] is 6%, and comes in various flavors. It was launched in 2023)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neish |first=Sarah |date=2023-03-06 |title=Monster Energy launches alcoholic product |url=https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2023/03/monster-energy-drinks-launch-alcoholic-product/ |access-date=2023-07-06 |website=The Drinks Business |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* Nitro Super Dry (original flavor however utilizes nitrous oxide rather than [[carbon dioxide]], giving the beverage a [[Mouthfeel|texture]] (mouthfeel) similar to that of [[Guinness]] beer, black can with black logo shrouded in lime green)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nitro {{!}} Monster Original Drinks {{!}} Monster Energy UK |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/nitro |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mule ([[ginger beer]] flavor, zero sugar, matte finish black can with bronze logo and text with 'Non-alcoholic' wording due to the product's name being similar to [[Moscow mule|Moscow Mule]], a popular cocktail)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Mule {{!}} Monster Energy's Original Products {{!}} Monster Energy UK |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/monster-mule |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* VR46 The Doctor (orange flavor, yellow can with [[Valentino Rossi]]'s ''The Doctor'' branding)<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Doctor {{!}} Valentino Rossi's Signature Monster Energy Drink |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/the-doctor |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* LH44 [[Lewis Hamilton]] (red can with yellow and black patterns with black logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=LH44 {{!}} Lewis Hamilton's Signature Monster Energy Drink |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-energy/lh44 |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Java (Coffee mixed with Monster Energy available in a variety of flavors including salted caramel, loca moca and mean bean.)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Java Monster Flavors {{!}} Brewed Coffee Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/java-monster |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Pacific Punch (cherry punch flavor)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pacific Punch {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/pacific-punch |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Pipeline Punch ([[passion fruit]], orange and [[guava]] flavor, pink can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pipeline Punch {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/pipeline-punch |access-date=2023-03-20 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mixxd (Punch line. Cherry flavor, [[Surface texture|surface-textured]] purple can.)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mixxd Punch {{!}} Monster Juiced Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/mixxd |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Monarch (juiced line, pastel pink can with yellow logo and [[butterfly]] artwork)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monarch {{!}} Juiced Energy Products {{!}} Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/monarch |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Mango Loco (juiced line, blue can with orange logo and artwork themed to the Mexican [[Day of the Dead]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mango Loco {{!}} Juiced Monster Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/mango-loco |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Khaotic (juiced line, yellow can with light blue logo and [[graffiti]] butterfly artwork)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Khaotic {{!}} Monster Energy Juiced Products {{!}} Monster Energy |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/juiced-monster/monster-khaotic |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Aussie Lemonade style (Juiced line, blue can with yellow logo and artwork featuring a variety of sea creatures. Citrus flavored. Introduced in 2022)<ref>{{Cite web |title=https://smokesignalnews.net/13872/2021-2022/aussie-lemonade/ |url=https://smokesignalnews.net/13872/2021-2022/aussie-lemonade/ |access-date=2023-11-17 |website=https://smokesignalnews.net/ |language=en}}</ref>
* Zero Ultra (citrus flavor, zero sugar, textured white can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Zero Ultra Flavors {{!}} Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-ultra |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Ultra Blue (light citrus and berry flavor, zero sugar, textured light blue can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zero-Sugar Ultra Blue A.K.A. The Blue Monster|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-blue/ |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622193807/https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-blue/|archive-date=2023-06-22|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Ultra Fiesta ([[mango]] flavor, zero sugar, textured blue can with silver logo)
* Ultra Watermelon (watermelon flavor, textured bright red can with silver logo)
* Ultra Paradise (apple and [[kiwifruit|kiwi]] flavor, zero sugar, textured lime green can with silver logo)
* Ultra Rosá (pink lemonade flavor, zero sugar, textured hot pink can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Rosa {{!}} Sugar Free Monster Energy |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-gb/energy-drinks/monster-ultra/zero-sugar-ultra-rosa/ |access-date=14 August 2023 |website=Monster Energy}}</ref>
* Ultra Gold (pineapple flavor, zero sugar, textured gold can with silver logo)
* Ultra Red (fruit punch flavor, zero sugar, red can)
* Ultra Black (cherry flavor, zero sugar, textured black can with silver logo)
* Ultra Peachy Keen (Peach flavor, zero sugar, textured peach can with silver logo. Made in limited edition form.)
* Ultra Sunrise (Orange flavor, zero sugar, orange can with silver logo)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monster Energy Ultra Sunrise |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-us/energy-drinks/zero-sugar/ultra-sunrise/ |website=Monster Energy}}</ref>
* Ultra Strawberry Dreams (strawberry flavor, zero sugar, pink can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Strawberry Dreams {{!}} Monster Ultra Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/products/monster-ultra/ultra-strawberry-dreams |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Ultra Violet, a.k.a. The Purple Monster (grape flavor, zero sugar, violet can)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Violet {{!}} Monster Ultra Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks |url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/products/monster-ultra/ultra-violet |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=www.monsterenergy.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Advertising==
[[File:Vegas monorail 2007 with advertisement of "Monster energy" drink (cropped).jpg|thumb|Monster advertising on the [[Las Vegas Monorail]] (2007)]]
Monster Energy is advertised mainly through sponsorship of sporting events, including motocross, BMX, mountain biking, snowboarding, skateboarding, car racing, speedway, and also through sponsorship of esports events.

In 2006, Caleb (Strongjaw) Johnstone Corporation announced a distribution agreement with [[Anheuser-Busch]] in the United States<ref>[http://www.pilmore.com/news_and_events/current_news.php?id=39 Monster, Lost, Rumba and Other Energy Drinks to Be Distributed Through Anheuser-Busch Wholesaler Network] Corona, Calif. May 9, 2006 {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and Grupo Jumex in Mexico.<ref>[http://www.bevnet.com/news/2006/05-23-2006-Dakota_Pilmore_monster_energy_mexico.asp Dakota Pilmore Signs Mexican Distribution Agreement] Corona, Calif., May 23, 1842 (Business Wire){{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref>

Monster became the title sponsor of [[NASCAR]]'s top series starting with the 2017 season,<ref name="NASCAR title sponsor">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nascar/2016/12/01/monster-energy-title-sponsor-nascar-cup-series/94748244/|title=Monster Energy replaces Sprint as title sponsor for NASCAR's top series|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=December 1, 2016|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref> renaming it to the Monster Energy [[NASCAR Cup Series]].<ref>{{cite news|title=NASCAR series name: Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series unveiled|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2016/12/19/monster-energy-nascar-cup-series-unveiled-premier-series-name.html/|access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref> The name lasted through 2019; although Monster offered to extend the sponsorship, NASCAR rejected it in favor of a new sponsorship model.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nascar-monster-energy-tiered-sponsorship-model |title=Report: Nascar rejects Monster extension for tiered model |first=Sam |last=Carp |publisher=[[SportsPro]] |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/04/08/nascar-moves-toward-new-title-sponsor-model-despite-monsters-offer/ |title=NASCAR moves toward new sponsor model despite Monster's offer |first=Nate |last=Ryan |publisher=[[NBC Sports]] |date=April 8, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref>

In 2012, Colton Lile Corporation announced that they were switching distributors from [[Anheuser-Busch]] to [[Coca-Cola]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-Dakota-shares-idUSTRE49570320081006|title=Dakota, Coke set Monster drink distribution plans|publisher=Reuters|date=October 6, 2008}}</ref>

In 2012, a [[Monster Jam]] [[monster truck]] sponsored by Monster Energy debuted in [[El Paso, Texas]], with Damon Bradshaw driving. A second truck was introduced in [[Las Vegas]] at the [[Monster Jam|Monster Jam World Finals]] in 2015, and is driven by Coty Saucier and Steven Sims.

===Logo===
The design was created by McLean Design, a California-based strategic branding firm. The logo is composed of a vibrant green "M", composed of three lines on a field of black. The "M" is stylized in such a way as to imply that it is formed by the [[claw]]s of a [[monster]] ripping through the can.<ref>{{cite web|date=October 6, 2012|title=Monster Energy Logo: Design and History|url=http://www.famouslogos.net/monster-energy-logo|access-date=January 21, 2013|publisher=FamousLogos.net}}</ref>

==Endorsements==
===Action sports===
In August 2017, Monster renewed a sponsorship with mixed martial arts champion [[Conor McGregor]]; they are also endorsed by [[Cain Velasquez]] and [[Jon Jones|Jon "Bones" Jones]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article167315472.html|title=Monster Energy continuing to sponsor UFC fighter Conor McGregor|work=miamiherald|access-date=August 25, 2017|language=en}}</ref>

In November 2012, the firm announced a long-term partnership with the [[Professional Bull Riders]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pbr.com/en/news/press-releases/2012/11/pbr-monster-energy-drink-announce-multiyear-partnership.aspx|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121212234024/http://www.pbr.com/en/news/press-releases/2011/2012/11/pbr-monster-energy-drink-announce-multiyear-partnership.aspx|url-status=dead|title=PBR, Monster Energy Drink announce multi-year partnership|archivedate=December 12, 2012}}</ref> and currently sponsors several riders including Jose Vitor Leme, Cody Teel, and Derek Kolbaba. Starting in 2018, they became the title sponsor of the PBR's premiership tour, known as the ''Unleash the Beast'' tour.

The firm has served as the official energy drink sponsor of multiple [[X Games]] contests, including the 2017 summer games in [[Minneapolis]] and the 2017 winter games in [[Aspen, Colorado|Aspen]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://motocross.transworld.net/press-releases/monster-athletes-ready-for-x-games/#82VoXMqRGCSi4UBy.97|title=Monster Athletes Ready For X Games {{!}} Transworld Motocross|date=July 13, 2017|work=Transworld Motocross|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Among the athletes on their team are skateboarders [[Nyjah Huston]], [[Ishod Wair]] and [[Chris Cole (skateboarder)|Chris Cole]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfitness/article/Nyjah-Huston-Takes-Third-Place-in-Monster-Energys-Skateboard-Street-at-X-Games-Minneapolis-2017-20170907|title=Nyjah Huston Takes Third Place in Monster Energy's Skateboard Street at X Games Minneapolis 2017|author=BWW News Desk|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920141632/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfitness/article/Nyjah-Huston-Takes-Third-Place-in-Monster-Energys-Skateboard-Street-at-X-Games-Minneapolis-2017-20170907|archive-date=September 20, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> three-time gold-winning skier [[David Wise (freestyle skier)|David Wise]], Olympic freestyle skier [[Gus Kenworthy]] and [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] gold medalist snowboarder [[Iouri Podladtchikov]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.snowboarder.com/news/monster-energy-the-official-energy-drink-partner-of-x-games-aspen-2016-takes-over-with-its-team-of-the-worlds-best-competing-athletes/|title=Monster Energy, The Official Energy Partner of X Games Aspen 2016, Takes Over With Its Team of the World's Best Competing Athletes|date=January 25, 2016|work=Snowboarder Magazine|access-date=September 20, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

===Motorsports===
[[File:Kurt_Busch_45_Sonoma_2022.jpg|thumb|[[Kurt Busch]] driving the Monster Energy–sponsored No. 45 [[NASCAR]] at [[Sonoma Raceway]] in 2022]]
[[File:MWRTtest.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ken Block]] driving the Monster Energy–sponsored No. 43 [[Ford Fiesta]] for the [[2010 Rally America season]]]]
In December 2016, it was announced that Monster would replace [[Sprint Corporation]] as title sponsor of [[NASCAR]]'s [[NASCAR Cup Series|premier series]]. NASCAR's chief marketing officer cited Monster's "youthful and edgy" brands a driving force behind the deal, .<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/02/22/can-monster-energy-inject-youth-into-nascar.html|title=Can Monster Energy Inject Youth Into NASCAR?|last=Rocco|first=Matthew|date=February 22, 2017|newspaper=Fox Business|access-date=February 22, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://galleries.nascar.com/gallery/1131/monster-energy-at-the-track-monster-energy-all-star-race|title=Monster Energy at the track: Monster Energy All-Star Race {{!}} Photo Galleries {{!}} Nascar.com|website=galleries.nascar.com|access-date=May 23, 2017}}</ref> In April 2019, it was reported that NASCAR rejected Monster Energy's offer to extend its sponsorship through 2020 in favor of a new tiered sponsorship model.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/nascar-monster-energy-tiered-sponsorship-model |title=Report: Nascar rejects Monster extension for tiered model |first=Sam |last=Carp |publisher=[[SportsPro]] |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/04/08/nascar-moves-toward-new-title-sponsor-model-despite-monsters-offer/ |title=NASCAR moves toward new sponsor model despite Monster's offer |first=Nate |last=Ryan |publisher=[[NBC Sports]] |date=April 8, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019}}</ref>

Monster is endorsed by NASCAR driver [[Tyler Reddick]] and sponsors his No. 45 [[23XI Racing]] car, as well as his Toyota Racing teammate [[Ty Gibbs]] and his No. 54 [[Joe Gibbs Racing]] car. They are also endorsed by Reddick’s predecessor, [[Kurt Busch]], who was forced into retirement due to injuries after the 2022 season. They also endorse [[NASCAR Truck Series]] driver [[Hailie Deegan]] and the No. 13 [[ThorSport Racing]] Team, as well as [[NASCAR Xfinity Series]] driver [[Riley Herbst]] and the No. 98 [[Stewart-Haas Racing]] team. <ref name="NASCAR title sponsor" /> They have also had sponsored [[Robby Gordon]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Menzer|first=Joe|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/monster-exec-drops-story-about-robby-gordon-that-leaves-crowd-laughing-120116|title=Monster exec drops story about Robby Gordon that leaves crowd laughing|work=[[FoxSports.com]]|date=December 9, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> [[Ricky Carmichael]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Crandall|first=Kelly|url=http://www.nascar.com/news-media/2017/05/26/ricky-carmichael-enjoys-mixing-love-nascar-monster-energy-ambassador-role/|title=Ricky Carmichael enjoys mixing love of NASCAR and Monster Energy ambassador role|publisher=[[NASCAR]]|date=May 26, 2017|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> and the No. 54 [[Xfinity Series]] car of [[Joe Gibbs Racing]]/[[Kyle Busch Motorsports]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Steven B.|url=https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/3800-kyle-busch-taps-brother-kurt-and-monster-energy-for-nationwide-ride-at-kbm|title=Kyle Busch Taps Brother Kurt and Monster Energy for Nationwide Ride at KBM|publisher=Speedway Digest|date=January 19, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Eric|url=http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2015/4/28/boris-said-replaces-kyle-busch-talladega-road-courses-joe-gibbs-racing.html|title=JGR Hires Familiar Super-Sub for Kyle Busch|publisher=[[NASCAR]]|date=April 28, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2017}}</ref> They have sponsored Formula 1 team [[Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport]] from 2010 till 2023 and have been endorsed by the teams drivers, [[George Russell (racing driver)|George Russell]] and seven-time world champion [[Lewis Hamilton]]. Hamilton also has a signature drink with the brand, ''"LH44"''. Monster Energy staring in 2024 Monster Energy will be an offical partner of the [[McLaren F1 Team|McLAREN]] formula 1 team[https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/2023/mclaren-racing-announces-monster-energy-as-an-official-partner-of-mclaren-formula-1-team/] . Monster Energy is also the primary sponsor for [[Yamaha Motor Racing]] in [[MotoGP]] since 2019 and also sponsors riders such as [[Valentino Rossi]], [[Franco Morbidelli]], and [[Francesco Bagnaia]].<ref>{{cite web|first1=|date=July 17, 2018|title=MONSTER ENERGY COMPANY AND YAMAHA FACTORY RACING MOTOGP TEAM ANNOUNCE NEW TITLE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-energy-company-and-yamaha-factory-racing-motogp-team-announce-new-title-sponsorship-agreement|access-date=September 26, 2021|website=Monster Energy}}</ref>

[[File:City-Race-Rdam-2013-DSC 0207.jpg|thumb|[[Vaughn Gittin]] drifting the Monster Energy–sponsored [[Ford Mustang]]]]
The company was endorsed by Australian touring car driver [[Jamie Whincup]] from late 2009 to 2012. The deal was canceled abruptly for the 2013 season, when his team [[Triple Eight Race Engineering (Australia)|Triple Eight]] signed rival [[Red Bull]] as sponsor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Whincup's fight with Monster|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/motorsport/whincups-fight-with-monster/news-story/5ae9cfcc13910edc59bb0ccb7bbb1f32|first=Peter|last=Kogoy|publisher=[[The Australian]]|date=November 11, 2012|access-date=November 15, 2020}}</ref> Monster partnered with [[James Courtney]] and [[Holden Racing Team]] for the [[2016 International V8 Supercars Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Monster rides with JC in hunt for 2016 V8 Supercars crown|url=https://www.monsterenergy.com/news/monster-rides-with-jc-in-hunt-for-2016-v8-supercars-crown|publisher=Monster Energy|date=February 17, 2016|access-date=November 15, 2020}}</ref> and is now associated with [[Tickford Racing]] as primary sponsor of [[Cameron Waters]] Ford Mustang Supercar.

Monster has also sponsored other rally drivers and motocross riders: [[Ken Block]], [[Liam Doran]], [[Nani Roma]], [[Jeremy McGrath]], [[Chad Reed]], [[Ryan Villopoto]], [[Nate Adams]], [[Taka Higashino]], and Carmichael. On May 18, 2022, it was announced that Monster Energy would sponsor [[Andreas Bakkerud]] and [[Robin Larsson]] of [[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing]] in [[Nitro Rallycross]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dreyerreinboldracing.com/monster-energy-drr-jc-team-up-for-partnership-with-champion-drivers-andreas-bakkerud-robin-larsson/|title=Monster Energy & DRR JC Team Up for Partnership with Champion Drivers Andreas Bakkerud & Robin Larsson|date=May 19, 2022 |access-date=June 7, 2022}}</ref> It also sponsors multiple motocross race teams named "Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki",<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kawasaki.com/Racing_motocrossracing/MPCTeamFacts.aspx|title=Team facts|year=2009|publisher=[[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]]|access-date=July 16, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420062334/http://www.kawasaki.com/Racing_MotocrossRacing/MPCTeamFacts.aspx|archive-date=April 20, 2010}}</ref> and the Monster Energy Factory Yamaha motocross team, based in [[Hampshire, England]]. In 2016, the firm has aided the return of factory Yamaha to United States as the title sponsor of the team, officially named Monster Energy/360fly/Chaparral/Yamaha Factory Racing. During this time, Monster Energy served as a title sponsor for the Star Racing Yamaha team, which also took over the 450 program from Factory Yamaha in 2021. They have gone on to win the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship with Dylan Ferrandis, and the 2022 AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross Championships with Eli Tomac.

Since 2010, Monster Energy has been the main sponsor of [[Formula Drift]] champion [[Vaughn Gittin Jr.]] Monster Energy has also sponsored [[Brittany Force]] of the [[NHRA]]. The firm has also been the title sponsor of the [[Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix|Catalan Motorcycle Grand Prix]] since 2014. Since 2012, it has been the main sponsor of the [[Speedway Grand Prix]] and [[Speedway World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/1110/monster-deal-for-sgp|title=Speedway World Championships.|access-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref>

In June 2015, Monster agreed to a sponsorship deal with [[Ahmed Zayat|Zayat Stables]] to sponsor the race horse {{Not a typo|[[American Pharoah]]}}, rumored to be the largest single-horse advertising sponsorship to-date. The deal allows the product's logo to be used on the [[horse blanket#other designs|horse sheets]], on jockey [[Victor Espinoza]]'s shirt and boots, as well as caps and other gear worn by people around the horse.<ref name="Rovell3June">{{Cite web|last1=Rovell|first1=Darren|title=American Pharoah owners agree to landmark marketing deal|url=http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/13002289/american-pharoah-owners-agree-one-largest-single-horse-sponsorship-deals-history|website=ESPN|access-date=June 4, 2015|date=June 3, 2015}}</ref>

Monster Energy also has a big presence in the [[off-road racing]] scene being the main sponsor's for the [[Baja 1000]] and [[Baja 500]]. They also sponsor a variety of teams in different classes,<ref>[https://www.monsterenergy.com/sports/off-road Monster Energy. Sportspeople]</ref> including [[Trophy Truck]] drivers Cameron Steele, Alan Ampudia and [[Kyle LeDuc]].

{| class="wikitable"
|+<blockquote>Current motorsports sponsorships</blockquote>
!Series
!Type
!Driver
!Number
!Team
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[NASCAR Cup Series]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Stock car racing|Stock car]]
|[[Ty Gibbs]]
|54
|[[Joe Gibbs Racing]]
|-
|[[Tyler Reddick]]
|45
|[[23XI Racing]]
|-
|[[NASCAR Xfinity Series]]
|[[Stock car racing|Stock car]]
|[[Riley Herbst]]
|98
|[[Stewart-Haas Racing]]
|-
|[[NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series]]
|[[Truck racing]]
|[[Hailie Deegan]]
|13
|[[ThorSport Racing]]
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Formula One]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Open-wheel racing]]
|[[Lewis Hamilton]]
|44
| rowspan="2" |[[Mercedes-Benz in Formula One|Mercedes]]
|-
|[[George Russell (racing driver)|George Russell]]
|63
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series]]
|[[Drag racing]]
|[[Brittany Force]]
|n/a
| rowspan="2" |[[John Force Racing]]
|-
|[[Drag racing]]
|[[John Force]]
|n/a
|-
|[[European Drag Racing Championship]]
|[[Drag racing]]
|Jndia Erbacher
|n/a
|Racing GmbH|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Nitro Rallycross]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Rallycross]]
|[[Robin Larsson]]
|4
| rowspan="2" |[[Dreyer & Reinbold Racing]]
|-
|[[Andreas Bakkerud]]
|13
|-
|[[Supercars Championship]]
|[[Touring car racing]]
|[[Cameron Waters]]
|6
|[[Tickford Racing]]
|-
|[[Formula D]]
|[[Drifting (motorsport)]]
|[[Vaughn Gittin]] JR
|25
|[[RTR Motorsports]]
|-
|[[World Rally Championship]]
|[[Rallying]]
|[[Oliver Solberg]]
|n/a
|[[Toksport WRT]]
|}

===Esports===
Monster Energy also sponsors several individuals in the [[esports]] community, as well as esports associations. The company broke into esports with their sponsorship of [[Evil Geniuses]], one of the premiere North American multi-game organizations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.evilgeniuses.net|title=Evil Geniuses|access-date=May 30, 2015}}</ref> Monster Energy is affiliated with esports in North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia.<ref name="mindfreak" /> Some of the organizations and individuals they support or have supported include the Australian organization "MindFreak",<ref name="mindfreak">{{Cite web|url=https://esportsinsider.com/2018/08/mindfreak-monster-energy-sponsorship/|title=Mindfreak announces sponsorship from Monster Energy| date=August 14, 2018|website=ESports Insider|first=Adam|last=Fitch|access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref> [[PSG Esports|Paris Saint-Germain eSports]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://esports-marketing-blog.com/psg-esports-signs-one-year-partnership-with-monster-energy/|title=SG eSports Signs One-Year Partnership with Monster Energy| website=ESports Marketing Blog|date=August 10, 2018|access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref> and the streamer [[TimTheTatman]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.monsterenergy.cn/news/new-year-new-additions-to-the-monster-family| title=New Year, New Additions to the Monster Family!|website=Monster Energy| date=December 29, 2016| access-date=March 8, 2019}}</ref>

==Corporate==
===Trademark protection and lawsuits===
====As plaintiff====
Monster Beverage Corporation has been criticized for its policy of indiscriminately suing companies or groups that use the word ''[[:wikt:monster|monster]]'', the letter ''[[:wikt:M|M]]'', or the word ''[[:wikt:beast|beast]]'' in their marketing for trademark infringement, despite such trademarks being generally dissimilar or distinguishable from Monster's. The words ''monster'' and ''beast'' have existed in the [[English language]] since the [[13th century]],<ref>{{Dictionary.com|monster|accessdate=2023-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{Dictionary.com|beast|accessdate=2023-04-25}}</ref> with the [[Latin letter]] ''[[M]]'' tracing back to the [[7th century BC]]. By 2019, the company has initiated over a thousand trademark cases that have been reviewed by the [[US court system]] or [[United States Patent and Trademark Office|US Patent and Trademark Office]]'s (USPTO) [[Trademark Trial and Appeal Board]],<ref name="Yarrow"/> making them a [[poster child]] for "trademark bullying" which the [[United States Patent and Trademark Office|USPTO]] defines as "a trademark owner that uses its trademark rights to harass and intimidate another business beyond what the law might be reasonably interpreted to allow."<ref name="Yarrow"/><ref name="uspto">{{cite web |last1=United States Department of Commerce |title=Report to Congress: Trademark Litigation Tactics and Federal Government Services to Protect Trademarks and Prevent Counterfeiting |url=https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/trademarks/notices/TrademarkLitigationStudy.pdf |access-date=October 30, 2019|author1-link=United States Department of Commerce }}</ref>

Examples of such lawsuits include the 2009 ones against Bevreview.com, a beverage review site that published an unfavorable review of the Monster Energy drink,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://consumerist.com/2009/10/monster-energy-trains-legal-guns-on-beverage-review-website.html|title=Monster Energy Trains Legal Guns On Beverage Review Website|website=Consumerist.com|date=October 16, 2009}}</ref> [[Rock Art Brewery]] from [[Vermont]] that marketed a beer named "Vermonster",<ref name="Grinvald">{{cite news |last1=Grinvald |first1=Leah Chan |title=Shaming Trademark Bullies |url=http://wisconsinlawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/02-Grinvald.pdf |access-date=October 30, 2019 |publisher=[[Wisconsin Law Review]] |date=2011|page=625}}</ref> and the aquarium hobbyist site MonsterFishKeepers.com in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://consumerist.com/2012/07/monster-energy-assumes-consumers-cant-distinguish-energy-drinks-from-fish-tanks.html|title=Monster Energy Assumes Consumers Can't Distinguish Energy Drinks From Fish Tanks|website=Consumerist.com|date=July 17, 2012}}</ref> The "Vermonster" case was even brought up by Senator [[Patrick Leahy]] in a study of problematic trademark litigation tactics.<ref name=uspto/> Monster Beverage dropped the lawsuit against the microbrewery due to the adverse publicity the lawsuit generated.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20091023/0448336651.shtml|title=Monster Energy Drink Backs Down Due To Public Pressure; Vermonster Beer Lives On|website=Techdirt.com|date=October 23, 2009 }}</ref>

In March 2016, Monster filed a lawsuit to revoke the company trademark of Thunder Beast LLC of Washington, D.C.,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.drinkthunderbeast.com/|title=Thunder Beast Root Beer|website=Drinkthunderbeast.com|access-date=May 2, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Yarrow">{{cite news |last1=Yarrow |first1=Andrew L. |title=A D.C. root beer company, an energy drink behemoth and an ugly trademark fight |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/a-dc-root-beer-company-an-energy-drink-behemoth-and-an-ugly-trademark-fight/2019/10/21/5f2b190c-e156-11e9-8dc8-498eabc129a0_story.html |access-date=October 30, 2019 |work=[[Washington Post Magazine]] |date=October 21, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> a small [[root beer]] brewery, insisting the use of "beast" in the company name encroached on Monster's trademark slogan, "Unleash the Beast".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.energydrinkslawsuit.com/monster-energy-worlds-biggest-bully/#|title=Monster Energy: The World's Biggest Bully When It Comes to Small Businesses|date=March 23, 2016|website=EnergyDrinksLawsuit.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 2, 2016}}</ref> The owner of Thunder Beast, Stephen Norberg, was fighting Monster's lawsuit as of 2019.<ref name="Yarrow"/>

In August 2018, Monsta Pizza of Wendover in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, fought a claim brought by Monster Energy in the intellectual property office. The claim was that the pizza firm could be mistaken for Monster Energy, leaving customers confused. The pizza firm won a landmark ruling against Monster Energy, when the court decided there would be no case of misrepresentation.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-45357403|title=Pizza firm wins trademark row ruling|date=August 30, 2018|access-date=June 18, 2019|language=en-GB}}</ref> In fact, Monster Energy loses many of their lawsuits, however as with other cases of "trademark bullying" the main goal of the lawsuit seem to be bankrupting the opposition at which they are quite successful.<ref name="Geigner">{{cite news |last1=Geigner |first1=Timothy |title=Monster Energy Loses Trademark Opposition Against UK Drink Company, But May Have Bullied It To Death Anyway |url=https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20181130/08501541139/monster-energy-loses-trademark-opposition-against-uk-drink-company-may-have-bullied-it-to-death-anyway.shtml |access-date=October 30, 2019 |work=Techdirt |date=December 4, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Yarrow"/>

In April 2023, Monster Beverage Corporation sued independent videogame developer Glowstick Entertainment for their horror [[Party game#Video games|party game]] ''Dark Deception: Monsters and Mortals''. Apparently to Monster Beverage, the use of "Monster" in the title of the game and their green and black logo make it "very confusing" because of the similarities between the two. Glowstick Entertainment's head creator, Vincent Livings, has decided to fight it in court. Additionally later that month, it was discovered that over 100 trademark complaints had been filed in Japan, including complaints against the ''[[Pokémon]]'' (1996–), ''[[Monster Hunter]]'' (2004–), and ''[[Monster Musume]]'' (2012–) franchises, the formermost of which predates the Monster Energy brand by over half a decade.<ref>{{Cite news |first=Christian |last=Hoffer |work=Comicbook |date=April 7, 2023 |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/monster-energy-drink-pokemon-monster-hunter-trademark/ |title=Monster Energy Has Filed Trademark Complaints Against Pokemon and Monster Hunter Over Use of Word 'Monster' |access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |first=Hideaki |last=Fujiwara |work=Automaton |language=ja |date=April 6, 2023 |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230406-243229/ |title=「モンスターエナジー」権利元、過去に『ポケモン』や『モンスターハンター』などの商標登録異議を大量に申し立てていた |access-date=April 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Harding |first=Daryl |date=April 10, 2023 |title=Monster Energy Takes on Pokémon, Monster Musume's Trademarks in Japan, It Wasn't Very Effective |url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2023/04/10-1/monster-energy-takes-on-pokmon-monster-musumes-trademark-in-japan-it-wasnt-very-effective |work=[[Crunchyroll News]] |access-date=April 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Fujiwara |first=Hideaki |date=2023-04-06 |title=「モンスターエナジー」権利元、過去に『ポケモン』や『モンスターハンター』などの商標登録異議を大量に申し立てていた |trans-title="Monster Energy" rights holder had filed a large number of trademark objections in the past, including "Pokemon" and "Monster Hunter" |url=https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20230406-243229/ |language=Japanese |work=Automaton Media |access-date=2023-04-25}}</ref>

====As defendant====
Monster Energy has occasionally been on the other side of copyright infringement lawsuits. For example, in August 2012, the [[Beastie Boys]] filed a lawsuit against the company for copyright infringement over Monster's use of their music played by [[Z-Trip]] in an online campaign.<ref>{{cite news|last=Bennett|first=Saraha|date=August 12, 2012|title=Beastie Boys Sue Energy Drink Company for Using Their Music |work=Vulture|url=http://www.vulture.com/2012/08/beastie-boys-sue-to-keep-their-music-out-of-ads.html|access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> In 2014, a jury found Monster Beverage Corporation had infringed on Beastie Boys' copyright by using songs without permission, and owed the group $1.7 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bevnet.com/news/2015/beastie-boys-awarded-668000-in-legal-fees-in-monster-copyright-case/|title=Beastie Boys Awarded $668,000 in Legal Fees in Monster Copyright Case|last=Martinez-Belkin|first=Neil|date=June 17, 2015|publisher=Bevnet|access-date=June 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Chegwidden|first1=W. R.|last2=Watts|first2=D. C.|date=November 20, 1975|title=Kinetic studies and effects of anions on creatine phosphokinase from skeletal muscle of rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta)|journal=Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Enzymology|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/77|volume=410|issue=1|pages=99–114|doi=10.1016/0005-2744(75)90210-7|issn=0006-3002|pmid=77}}</ref>

===Alleged sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuits===
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{{Confusing section|reason=this section seems to mention the same lawsuits in two different paragraphs and describing them as different ones|date=June 2019}}

In June 2017, Sara Rabuse of [[Los Angeles County]] filed a personal injury claim against Monster Energy Company executive, Brent Hamilton, and his employer, Monster Energy Corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2017/09/01/monster-energy-sued-after-employee-allegedly-bites-girlfriends-finger.html|title=Monster Energy sued after employee allegedly bites girlfriend's finger|date=September 1, 2017|website=Foxnews.com}}</ref> Rabuse is suing for damages while she was violently attacked during a Monster Energy work function Hamilton invited her to attend. Rabuse claims Hamilton, Executive of the Monster Energy Music Department, flew her from Los Angeles to meet him at the Country Music Awards in [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]] at Monster Energy's Company expense. When she arrived in Nashville at the airport, he was drunk. Sara Rabuse claims the heavy drinking led to a fight in the hotel room, where Hamilton choked her.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thedirty.com/city/nashville/monster-energy-sued-executive-bites-sara-rabuse-finger/|title=Monster Energy Sued — Executive Bites Sara Rabuse Finger - The Dirty|author=The Dirty Staff|date=September 2, 2017|website=Thedirty.com}}</ref>

On January 24, 2018, ''[[Huffington Post]]'' journalist Emily Peck published an article reporting the suspected corrupted culture of abuse against women within the company<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-lawsuits_n_5a6280c1e4b002283002ca27|title=Exclusive: 5 Women Sue Monster Energy Over Abusive, Discriminatory Culture|last=Peck|first=Emily|date=January 23, 2018|website=HuffPost|language=en|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref> such as Page Zeringue and Sara Rabuse. Zeringue began working for Monster Energy Company in February 2008 and was terminated in October 2015 after filing a complaint in the [[U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana]] against Monster Energy Company, claiming that the beverage company violated Title VII of the [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/titlevii.cfm|title=Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964|website=Eeoc.gov}}</ref> She says she suffered gender discrimination and was subjected to sexual harassment in a [[hostile work environment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-lawsuits_n_5a6280c1e4b002283002ca27|title=Exclusive: 5 Women Sue Monster Energy Over Abusive, Discriminatory Culture|date=January 23, 2018|website=[[HuffPost]] }}</ref> Monster was accused of being fully aware of the situation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/monster-energy-john-kenneally-resigns_n_5a722351e4b05253b275370a|title=Monster Energy Vice President Accused Of Sexual Harassment Resigns|last=Peck|first=Emily|date=January 31, 2018|website=HuffPost|language=en|access-date=June 18, 2019}}</ref>

Rabuse claims the only way to free herself from Hamilton's grasp was to poke him in the eye, but when she did, Hamilton bit her thumb. Rabuse claimed the bite got infected, forcing her to spend 24 hours in the hospital. Rabuse holds Monster Energy Company responsible because the company allegedly knew of Hamilton's drinking problem and ignored it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2017/09/01/monster-energy-drink-lawsuit-bite-finger/|title=Monster Energy Drink Sued After Employee Tried to Bite Off Woman's Finger|website=Tmz.com}}</ref> Hamilton was ousted from the company in May 2019.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-45357403 | title=Pizza firm wins trademark row ruling| work=BBC News| date=August 30, 2018}}</ref>

==In popular culture==
[[Christine Weick]], a controversial and outspoken American [[Christianity|Christian]] activist and author, created a video that argued that Monster Energy sports drinks are associated with [[Satan]]. The November 2014 video was published on YouTube, garnering over eleven million views as of 2018.<ref name="carman">{{cite news |last1=Carman |first1=Tim |title=The woman who claims Monster Energy drinks are a tool of the devil is back, just in time for Halloween |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/10/23/the-woman-who-claims-monster-energy-drinks-are-a-tool-of-the-devil-is-back-just-in-time-for-halloween |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=October 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://abc7.com/religion/video-monster-energy-drinks-promote-satan-says-woman-in-viral-video/392023/ |title=Woman claims that Monster Energy drinks push a Satanic agenda |author=KABC-TV |publisher=[[KABC-TV]]|work=abc7.com |date=November 12, 2014 |access-date=January 30, 2015|author-link=KABC-TV }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bntfUA6TmLs&spfreload=10|title=Monster Energy Drinks Are the Work of Satan!!!|website=YouTube|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310064903/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bntfUA6TmLs&spfreload=10|archive-date=March 10, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The viral nature of the video got her an appearance on the Web Redemption segment of [[Comedy Central]]'s ''[[Tosh.0]]''.<ref>{{Citation|last=Comedy Central|title=Tosh.0 - Web Redemption - Monster Energy|date=March 4, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hoe4--fd84E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/Hoe4--fd84E |archive-date=December 13, 2021 |url-status=live|access-date=November 19, 2018 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

The energy drink also features prominently as [[product placement]] in the video game ''[[Death Stranding]]'' (2019), in which it restores stamina and can be consumed by the main character in his private room.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Colin |date=2019-11-14 |title=Death Stranding's product placement is an act of vandalism |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/11/14/20955496/death-stranding-monster-energy-product-placement-kojima |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-11-08 |title=What Does Monster Energy Drink Do? |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/death-stranding/What_Does_Monster_Energy_Drink_Do%3F |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=IGN}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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Channel 5 (British TV channel)

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{{Short description|British free-to-air TV channel}}
{{About|the UK commercial television broadcaster|other uses|Channel 5 (disambiguation)}}
{{distinguish|Channel 5 (web channel)}}
{{Cleanup split|Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2018}} {{Use British English|date=July 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Channel 5
| logo = Channel 5 (UK) 2016.svg
| logo_size = 100px
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2016
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|1997|3|30|df=y}}
| picture_format = {{plainlist|
* [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]/[[1080p]]{{efn|1080p25 sometimes only on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]].}}
* (downscaled to [[576i]] for the SD feed)
}}
| owner = [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]]
| parent = [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Home |url=http://www.channel5.com |website=Channel 5}}</ref>
| country = United Kingdom
| headquarters = [[Breakfast Television Centre|17–29 Hawley Crescent]], [[London]], England
| area = {{plainlist|
* United Kingdom
* Isle of Man
* Channel Islands
* Gibraltar
}}
| language = English
| former_names = {{plainlist|
* Five (2002–2011)
}}
| sister_channels = *[[5Action]]
* [[5Select]]
* [[5Star]]
* [[5USA]]
| timeshift_service = Channel 5 +1
| website = {{url|https://www.channel5.com}}
| terr_serv_1 =
| terr_chan_1 = [[#Terrestrial|See separate section]]
| online_serv_1 =
| online_chan_1 = [[#Online|See separate section]]
}}
'''Channel 5''' is a British free-to-air [[public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom|public broadcast]] [[television channel]] launched in 1997. It is the fifth national terrestrial channel in the United Kingdom and is owned by [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited|Channel Five Broadcasting Limited]], a wholly-owned subsidiary of American media conglomerate [[Paramount Global]], which is grouped under the [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]] division.

During ownership by the [[RTL Group]], it was branded as '''Five''' between 16 September 2002 and 13 February 2011. [[Richard Desmond]] purchased the channel from RTL on 23 July 2010, announcing plans to invest more money in programming and return to the name Channel 5 with immediate effect, and it was relaunched on 14 February 2011.<ref name="Great new era" /><ref name=DesReb>{{cite news|author=Sweeney, Mark|title=Richard Desmond rebrands Five as Channel 5|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/aug/11/channel-five-branding|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=11 August 2010|location=London}}</ref><ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ 'Mini-revamp planned for Channel 5 News'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224164426/https://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ |date=24 February 2021 }} ATV Network, 30 October 2010</ref> On 1 May 2014, the channel was acquired by [[Viacom (2005–2019)|Viacom]] (now [[Paramount Global]]) for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27240335 |title=Viacom to buy Channel 5 for £450m |work=BBC News |date=1 May 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref>

Channel 5 is a general entertainment channel that shows both internally commissioned programmes such as ''[[Amanda Owen|Our Yorkshire Farm]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28days-11october |title=28-DAY RATINGS: 11–17 OCTOBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=17 October 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> ''[[The Gadget Show]]'', ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', and ''[[Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away!]]'' and foreign programmes. The channel has been very successful with imports from the United States in particular, including the ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' franchise, the ''[[NCIS (franchise)|NCIS]]'' franchise, the first three series in the ''[[Law & Order (franchise)|Law & Order]]'' franchise, ''[[Power Rangers]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Body of Proof]]'', ''[[Once Upon a Time (TV series)|Once Upon a Time]]'', ''[[Dallas (2012 TV series)|Dallas]]'', ''[[Under the Dome (TV series)|Under the Dome]]'', and sitcom ''[[Friends]]'' (also on [[Comedy Central UK]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Conlan |first=Tara |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/aug/31/csi-miami-tv-ratings |title=CSI: Miami helps Channel 5 cruise past ITV1 |work=The Guardian |date=31 August 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a149923/csi-hits-series-high-with-4m/ |title='CSI' hits series high with 4m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=18 March 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a162947/csi-miami-makes-record-breaking-return/ |title='CSI: Miami' makes record-breaking return |publisher=Digital Spy |date=1 July 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a374398/once-upon-a-time-channel-5-premiere-enchants-22m/ |title='Once Upon a Time' Channel 5 premiere enchants 2.2m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=2 April 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a402033/once-upon-a-time-jumps-to-12m-in-uk-for-season-one-finale/ |title='Once Upon a Time' jumps to 1.2m in UK for season one finale |publisher=Digital Spy |date=27 August 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lee |first=Ben |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a359514/dana-delanys-body-of-proof-begins-with-17m-on-channel-5/ |title=Dana Delany's 'Body of Proof' begins with 1.7m on Channel 5 |publisher=Digital Spy |date=11 January 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

==History==
{{Further|Timeline of Channel 5}}

===Pre-launch===
[[Wolff Olins]] and [[Saatchi & Saatchi]] were the main companies behind the pre-launch advertising campaign: "Give Me 5".<ref name="Wolf Olins">{{cite web|url=http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf|title=Channel 5 Give me five|access-date=21 July 2007|publisher=Wold Olins|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070925210746/http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf  |archive-date = 25 September 2007}}</ref> The channel would be both modern and mainstream. A logo (a numeric "5" within a circle) and visual motif (a "candy stripe" bar of colours, reminiscent of TV test cards) were used, and an attempt was made to establish a collection of Channel 5 faces; through the spring of 1997, billboards of [[Jack Docherty]] were displayed, along with other unknown characters.<ref name="Wolf Olins" />

A series of pre-launch screens were displayed on the frequencies Channel 5 would begin broadcasting on in the months before launch as well, including a trailer for the channel and information screens.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Channel 5 (UK) Pre-Launch Promo [1997] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=7 January 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref> After re-tuning, around 65% of the population's televisions could view the channel on launch night.

===Launch and RTL Ownership===
The channel's launch on 30 March 1997, Easter Sunday, at {{nowrap|6 p.m.}} featured the [[Spice Girls]] singing a re-written version of [[Manfred Mann]]'s hit "[[5-4-3-2-1]]" as "1-2-3-4-5".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Spice Girls launch Channel 5 (UK) |via=YouTube |date=22 November 2008|access-date=24 June 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>[http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 "Power of Five" Lyrics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222141710/http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 |date=22 December 2015 }}, 365Lyrics; Retrieved 19 August 2009</ref> Presenters [[Tim Vine]] and [[Julia Bradbury]] introduced the nation to the UK's fifth terrestrial channel with half an hour of previews.

The rest of the Channel 5 launch night schedule, along with the official viewing figures, was as follows:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm#ratings|title=Channel 5|publisher=Andrew Wiseman's Television Room|website=DOG Watch!|access-date=11 February 2008}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Time !! Show !! Viewers (in millions)
|-
| 6{{nbsp}}pm || ''This Is 5!'' || 2.49
|-
| 6.30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[Family Affairs]]'' || 1.70
|-
| 7{{nbsp}}pm || ''Two Little Boys'' || 0.68
|-
| 8{{nbsp}}pm || ''Hospital!'' || 1.12
|-
| 9{{nbsp}}pm || ''Beyond Fear'' || 1.70
|-
| 10:30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[The Jack Docherty Show]]'' || 1.16
|-
| 11:10{{nbsp}}pm || ''The Comedy Store Special'' || 0.73
|-
| 11:40{{nbsp}}pm || ''Turnstyle'' || 0.49
|-
| 12:10{{nbsp}}am || ''Live and Dangerous'' || 0.08
|-
| 4:40{{nbsp}}am || ''[[Prisoner: Cell Block H]]'' || 0.03
|-
| 5:30{{nbsp}}am || ''This is 5!'' || 0.03
|}

Overall, an estimated 2,490,000 tuned in to see Britain's fifth free channel launch, a figure higher than that achieved by the launch of [[Channel 4]], fourteen and a half years earlier.

The first advert shown on {{nowrap|Channel 5}} was for [[Chanel No. 5]] perfume.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/five-ten/646048|title=Five at ten|first=Ian|last=Derby|date=23 March 2007|access-date=10 May 2022|magazine=[[Campaign (magazine)|Campaign]]|quote=Channel 5 launched at 6pm on 30 March 1997. ... Fittingly, the first ad to run on the station was for [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]]. [[Kellogg's|Kellogg]], which made great play of also being around for the launch of ITV and Channel 4, appeared in the first {{abbr|ad|advert}} break with a spot specially shot for the launch night.}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/chanel-to-advertise-perfume-on-channel-5--104824|title=Chanel to advertise perfume on Channel 5|date=1 April 1997|access-date=10 May 2022|quote=[[Coco Chanel|Chanel]], perfume giant, is set to be the first advertiser on Channel 5, as it shows a new commercial for its [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]] perfume. The film will be shown once on Channel 5, and then kept on ice until Christmas 1997|magazine=Telecom Paper}}</ref>

====Re-brand as Five (2002)====
On 16 September 2002, Channel 5 re-branded to Five, in a multimillion-pound project directed by [[Trevor Beattie]]. The channel's director of marketing at the time, David Pullen, said: {{cquote|This campaign set out to achieve three key objectives: to clarify the channel's creative strategy; to refresh the channel's on-screen identity; and to address the gap between the common perceptions of Five and the new reality of our programming – stimulating viewers' reappraisal of Five's programmes and brand.
Channel 5 was a name; 'Five' is a brand. 'Five' as a brand reflects the evolution the channel is undergoing in programming and in becoming a more confident and distinctive viewer proposition.}}

===Northern & Shell Ownership (2010)===
Five was taken over by [[Richard Desmond]]'s publishing group [[Northern & Shell]] on 23 July 2010 for £103.5 million.<ref name="N&Sacquisition">{{Cite news
| title = UK: Media tycoon Desmond seals deal for Five
| work = The Spy Report
| publisher = Media Spy
| date = 24 July 2010
| url = http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100727091613/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-date = 27 July 2010
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition2">{{Cite news
| title = Richard Desmond promises Channel Five 'investment, drive and leadership'
| work = The Guardian
| date = 23 July 2010
| url = https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/23/richard-desmond-channel-five1
| access-date = 24 July 2010
| first=James
| last=Robinson
| location=London
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition3">{{cite press release
| publisher = RTL Group
| date = 23 July 2010
| title = RTL Group sells UK broadcaster Five
| url = http://www.rtlgroup.com/en/press_releases/2010/rtl_group_sells_uk_broadcaster.cfm
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref> Desmond pledged to top up the broadcaster's total budget to about £1.5bn over the next five years, including new investment of £50m to £100m a year to boost programming and the equivalent of £20m promoting the channel and its shows in a marketing campaign in Northern & Shell publications.<ref>{{cite news |title=Channel 5 chief reassures staff as experts question strategy |author=Sweney, Mark |work=The Guardian |date=27 July 2010 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/27/channel-five-richard-desmond |location=London}}</ref>

Upon completing his takeover of Five on 23 July 2010, Richard Desmond remarked; "I prefer Channel 5 to Five, but... we haven't met with the team yet to discuss these sorts of details".<ref>{{cite news |title=New Five owner Desmond eyes Corrie |work=Express.co.uk |date=23 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/188784/New-Five-owner-Desmond-eyes-Corrie }}</ref> The day after, Desmond's ''[[Daily Express]]'' newspaper noted that the channel's name was to change: "From today the rather vague 'Five' (Five what? Days of the week? Fingers?) reverts to the much more informative Channel 5".<ref name="Great new era">{{cite news |title=Channel 5: Great new era for British television |author=Abbott, Brendan |work=Express.co.uk |date=24 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/188853/Channel-5-Great-new-era-for-British-television }}</ref> On 11 August 2010, Desmond confirmed the restoration of the original name used from 1997 to 2002.<ref name=DesReb/> The restoration was revealed onscreen on 14 February 2011.

The relaunch also saw investment in a range of new programming with the debut of the (now-cancelled) nightly entertainment show ''[[OK! TV]]''.<ref name=5relaunch>[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/11/channel-5-candy-bar-girls Richard Desmond's Channel 5 to air reality show set in lesbian bar] guardian.co.uk, 11 February 2011</ref><ref name=5ds>[http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a303270/illusion-show-heads-up-channel-5-season/ Illusion show heads up Channel 5 season] Digital Spy, 11 February 2011</ref> Audience figures for the relaunch were boosted with increased viewing figures for the main ''5 News'' bulletins and improved figures for ''OK! TV'' in the 6.30 p.m. slot over its predecessor ''[[Live from Studio Five]]''.<ref>Jason Deans [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/15/channel-5-relaunch-ok-tv Channel 5 relaunch does OK!] guardian.co.uk, 15 February 2011</ref> On 18 August 2011, Channel 5 relaunched ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', starting with ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 8]]'' and followed by ''[[Big Brother 12 (UK)|Big Brother 12]]'', having bought the rights to air the programme following its cancellation by Channel 4 in April 2011. The deal was worth a reported £200 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Andrews |first=Amanda |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Big Brother to return this year on Channel 5 |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=6 April 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014 |location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The show helped the channel's viewing figures and audience share to rise slightly year-on-year, from 4.4% to 4.5%, in 2012. It was only achieved by Channel 5 and BBC One later in 2012; all other terrestrial broadcasters fell in comparison.<ref>{{cite news|last=Plunkett |first=John |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share |title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase their audience share in 2012 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=10 January 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

In 2013, [[Ben Frow]], the channel's Director of Programming, revealed that the station would be moving away from broadcasting just American imports, by introducing shows from other countries such as [[Canada]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] and [[Australia]] to the schedules. The station has since begun screening the Australian prison drama ''[[Wentworth (TV series)|Wentworth Prison]]'' and the Irish gangland series ''[[Love/Hate (TV series)|Love/Hate]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Munn |first=Patrick |url=http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2013/05/la-screenings-2013-channel-4-channel-5s-new-acquisitions-teams-less-bullish-on-us-content/ |title=LA Screenings: Channel 4 & Channel 5's New Acquisitions Teams Less Bullish On U.S. Content? |website=Tvwise.co.uk |date=9 May 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

===Viacom Ownership (2014)===
In January 2014, it was reported that [[Richard Desmond]] was looking at selling Channel 5 for up to £700 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/jan/02/richard-desmond-sale-channel-5 |title=Richard Desmond appoints Barclays to explore sale of Channel 5 |newspaper=The Guardian |date=2 January 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref> On 1 May 2014, Desmond agreed to sell Channel 5 to [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom"/> The deal was approved on 10 September 2014 and at the same time, it was announced that it was to co-commission programmes with its pay channels such as [[Nickelodeon (UK and Ireland)|Nickelodeon]] and [[MTV (UK and Ireland)|MTV]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/sep/10/viacom-channel-5-joint-commissions-takeover-deal-closes |title=Viacom and Channel 5 unveil joint commissions as takeover deal closes |work=The Guardian |date=10 September 2014 |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>

Under Viacom, the channel planned to increase its original programming output, increasing its budget by 10%. On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 also unveiled an overhauled brand, meant to reflect a new remit of "Spirited TV with an Emotional Heart".<ref name="independent-newlogo2016"/>

In December 2019, Viacom re-merged with [[CBS Corporation]], forming [[ViacomCBS]] and making Channel 5 a sister to [[CBS]] in the United States and [[Network 10]] in Australia. Channel 5 received Channel of the Year honours from the [[Royal Television Society]] and [[Broadcast Awards]] in 2020, with judges for both recognising the network's expansion under ViacomCBS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibc.org/trends/rts-unveils-2020-programme-awards-winners/5602.article|title=RTS UNVEILS 2020 PROGRAMME AWARDS WINNERS|website=IBC.org|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-awards-2020/c5-scoops-broadcast-awards-channel-of-the-year/5146926.article|title=C5 scoops Broadcast Awards channel of the year|website=Broadcastnow.co.uk|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref>

It was announced in December 2021 that Channel 5 had joined [[Everyone TV|Digital UK (now Everyone TV)]], the organisation responsible for Freeview and Freesat, becoming the last of the UK's major Public Service Broadcasters to join the body.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/corporate/news/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Freeview.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/channel-5-coowner-freeview-freesat/|title = Channel 5 Becomes Co-Owner in Freeview and Freesat|website=Cordbusters.co.uk|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref>

==Availability==
===Cable===
* [[Virgin Media]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD) and Channel 305 (+1)

===IPTV===
* [[Sky Glass]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105
===Online===
* [[TVPlayer]]: [http://www.tvplayer.com/watch/five Watch live]
* [[Sky Go]]: [https://go.sky.com Watch live]
* Virgin TV Go: [https://virgintvgo.virginmedia.com Watch live]
* [[Pluto TV]]: [https://pluto.tv Watch live]
===Satellite===
* [[Freesat]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (SD & HD) and Channel 128 (+1)
* [[Sky UK|Sky]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD), Channel 205 (+1) and Channel 805 (SD)
===Terrestrial===
* [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 5 (SD), Channel 46 (+1) and Channel 105 (HD)

==Broadcasting and reception==
The British frequency plan had only allowed for four channels to be transmitted over the whole of the UK using analogue terrestrial transmitters, but the ITC identified that [[Ultra high frequency|UHF]] channels 35 and 37 could provide coverage for around 70% of the UK population. These channels were used by many domestic video recorders for RF connection to television sets. Before the channel could launch, the broadcaster had to provide over-the-phone instructions or visit any home that complained, to either retune the video recorder or fit a filter to completely block the Channel 5 signal.

For many transmitters, channels 35 and 37 were 'out of the group', which meant that the roof-top receiving [[Antenna (radio)|aerials]] were not designed to cover Channel 5's broadcast channels. Many people either could not receive the channel at all or required a new aerial. The broadcaster progressively added to the transmitters to improve the analogue terrestrial coverage since that time. From 23 April 1997, the channel was also provided on the analogue [[SES Astra|Astra]] satellite service, which enabled people outside the terrestrial reception areas to receive it via a dish.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm |title = Channel 5|website=625.uk.com}}</ref>

Unlike the other four analogue [[British television]] channels, the channel could not be received via analogue terrestrial broadcasts in many areas, including some parts of the south coast of England where the signal would otherwise interfere with signals from television stations in [[France]]; many areas of [[North East England]], especially around the major [[Tyne & Wear]] conurbation; many areas in [[Scotland]]; most of [[Wales]], most of [[Northern Ireland]] and parts of [[Cumbria]]. The channel is available on all digital platforms ([[Freesat]], [[Sky UK|Sky]] satellite, [[IPTV]] and [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] digital terrestrial, and also most cable operators). On 5 November 2008, the channel launched on digital satellite service Freesat, on the [[Astra 28.2°E]] satellites.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.techradar.com/news/television/five-s-freesat-arrival-confirmed-482097|title=Five's Freesat arrival confirmed | date = 5 November 2008| publisher = TechRadar| author = Patrick Goss}}</ref>

It was the first analogue channel in the UK to use a permanent [[digital on-screen graphic]], though this was removed in September 2002; however, the children's programming strands kept the DOG. In October 2007, the channel's logo returned to the screen.

Channel 5 is available in [[Switzerland]] on Swisscom TV and [[Cablecom]].

On 30 September 2009, the channel temporarily ceased broadcasting on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] from around 9:30{{nbsp}}am until midday. This was due to changes to the Freeview platform, which necessitated moving Channel 5 from a commercial multiplex to a [[public service broadcasting]] multiplex. This was to increase the coverage of the channel from around 70% to 99% of the country by using [[relay transmitters]]: these only carried the three PSB multiplexes but did not carry the three commercial multiplexes.

On 20 September 2019, it was announced that Channel 5 had joined [[BritBox]], a digital video subscription service created by the [[BBC]] and [[ITV plc|ITV]].<ref name="BritBox">{{Cite press release |title=Channel 5 and Comedy Central join BritBox line-up}}</ref>

==Subsidiary channels==

=== Channel 5 HD ===
[[File:Channel 5 HD logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|HD logo used since 2020]]
Channel 5 HD is a [[high-definition television|high-definition]] [[simulcast]] of Channel 5. The channel launched on [[Sky UK|Sky]] Channel 171 and [[Virgin Media]] channel 150 on 13 July 2010.<ref name="Five HD Sky">{{cite web| url = http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100323084336/http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-date = 23 March 2010 | title=Five to Make HD Debut on Sky this Summer | date = 17 March 2010 | publisher = British Sky Broadcasting | access-date = 13 July 2010}}</ref><ref name="Five HD VM">{{cite web| url = http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205406&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1446758&highlight= | title=A Virgin Media high five for High Definition Five | date = 13 July 2010 | publisher = Virgin Media | access-date = 13 July 2010}} {{Dead link|date=October 2015}}</ref> In the Summer of 2015, Channel 5 and Channel 5 HD switched places, with Channel 5 HD now being located in Channel 5's original space of Channel 105.

Upon the launch, only the Australian soaps ''Neighbours'' and ''Home and Away'' were shown in HD, with the letters HD placed in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Channel 5 HD was due to launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] in 2010 but was unable to reach the 'key criteria' to keep its slot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/television/ofcom-hands-five-s-freeview-hd-slot-back-to-bbc-676901|title=Ofcom hands Five's Freeview HD slot back to BBC|publisher=Tech Radar|date=15 May 2010}}</ref> In 2011 Channel 5 HD was the sole applicant for a fifth high-definition channel slot on Freeview,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2011/11/01/channel-5-takes-freeview-hd-slot/|title=Channel 5 takes Freeview HD slot|publisher=Broadband TV News|date=1 November 2011}}</ref> intending to launch in spring or early summer 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|title=Response to Ofcom's Third Invitation to Apply for DTT Multiplex B Capacity|publisher=Ofcom|date=17 October 2011|access-date=13 November 2011|archive-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430160919/http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 15 December 2011, Channel 5 dropped its bid to take the fifth slot after being unable to resolve "issues of commercial importance".<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/dec/16/channel-5-hd-freeview-ofcom|title=Channel 5 again ditches plans to launch HD channel on Freeview|work=The Guardian|date=15 December 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> Channel 5 said it "remains committed" to having an HD channel on Freeview in the future.<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD" />

In October 2013, Channel 5 HD became a subscription channel on the Sky satellite platform. Previously, it was available as a [[free-to-view]] channel, but is now only available to Sky 'Family Bundle' customers or those with the HD pack.

On 27 April 2016, Channel 5 HD test transmissions started on Freeview Mux. BBCB (CH105).

On 4 May 2016, Channel 5 HD became free-to-air, coinciding with its launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Freesat]].

=== Channel 5 +1 ===
[[File:Channel 5 +1 logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Timeshift logo used since 2020]]
The [[timeshift channel|time-shifted]] Channel 5 +1 was launched on [[Freesat]], [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Sky UK|Sky]] on 6 December 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a353410/channel-51-to-launch-on-december-6/|title=Channel 5+1 to launch on December 6|publisher=Digital Spy|date=29 November 2011}}</ref> The channel was also expected to be made available via [[Virgin Media]] during 2012,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/nov/03/richard-desmond-channel-5-plus-1|title=Desmond to launch Channel 5+1|work=The Guardian|date=3 November 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> eventually launching on 25 October 2012. As with other similar '+1' services, Channel 5 +1 rebroadcasts Channel 5's entire programming output on a one-hour time delay, though the 'Supercasino' commercial gaming block is blacked out on the timeshift. The launch of Channel 5 +1 meant all three of the UK's commercial PSB services – ITV/STV/UTV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – now have one-hour timeshifts.

==Idents==
===1997–2002===
[[File:Channel 5 Old Logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 1997 to 2002]]
[[File:Channel 5 1997 ident, Variant I.jpeg|thumb|upright=0.7|One of the original idents used by Channel 5 from 1997 to 2002|alt=]]
The original Channel 5 logo was a numeric "5" within a circle, sometimes accompanied by "candy stripes" of five colours (an idea based on the colour bars used by vision engineers to monitor picture output). Between 30 March 1997 and 15 September 2002, Channel 5 was the only UK terrestrial channel to display a [[digital on-screen graphic]] (DOG) in the top left-hand corner. On some programmes in the channel's early years, [[commercial break]]s were introduced by an "end of part one" sign emerging horizontally from the DOG; when the programme returned after the break, this would become a "part two" sign, which then disappears back into the DOG.

On 14 April 1997, Teletext reported that 70% of viewers who took part in a poll were in favour of removing the DOG. Channel 5 refused to remove it, though they did state that since launch, the DOG had been toned down. Channel 5 explained their reasons for keeping the DOG on screen, in an interview on 30 March 1997, they explained that:<ref>[http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five Channel 5 is Five] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930182530/http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five |date=30 September 2008 }} Dog Watch!</ref>

{{cquote|Five's candy stripes are intended to join the [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] tick, the [[Levi's]] tab and the three [[Adidas]] stripes as signifiers of belonging...
Brand identity is the new holy grail of marketing... Product recognition is the winning move in the new consumer system. Five is being sold like a car or a running shoe. Not surprisingly it will be the first of our terrestrial channels to wear its own label on the outside...
"Consumers are very brand-conscious these days..." "...and we are definitely describing ourselves as a very modern channel. It would be curious to launch an old-fashioned channel without an image in the era of Next, Levi's and Nike.}}

On 6 September 1999, Channel 5 launched its new 'celebrity' idents, making the candy stripe more frequently used in idents and graphics, most notably in a hole in the backdrop of the idents. The set of idents was refreshed on 11 September 2000, as well as new idents from 4 March 2002, featuring the logo on coloured backgrounds by going widescreen. These idents were used until a major rebrand on 16 September 2002.

===2002–2008===
[[File:Five.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2002 to 2008]]
In 2002, Channel 5 decided to drop the word 'Channel' from its name and refer to the channel as 'Five'. A new look was launched on 16 September 2002 featuring live-action footage with the new logo sliding in from the left of the screen. The new idents would sometimes be accompanied by pieces of chart music, such as [[Children (composition)|Children]] by [[Robert Miles]]. The new look made frequent use of the [[Helvetica]] typeface. The informal name "Five" was used in early continuity announcements and idents containing a lowercase 'five' had been used on the channel from the launch.

The final set with this logo was launched on 23 May 2006, based on four-letter words such as Hope, Fast and Love. The idents at first did not feature the logo,<ref>{{cite web|last=Deans |first=Jason |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/jan/20/channel5.marketingandpr |title=Five gets emotional in onscreen revamp |work=The Guardian |date=20 January 2006 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref> but the idents were revised on 2 January 2007 to include the word Five again.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tvlive.org.uk/tv-presentation/channel-5/channel-5/2006-2008/five-idents-2006-2008/|title=Five: Idents 2006–2008|date=27 March 2017|work=TV Live|access-date=14 May 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

===2008–2011===
[[File:Five logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2008 to 2011]]
On 6 October 2008 at 9 pm, Five launched and aired a new look, replacing the lower-case "five" logo with an upper-case "FIVE" in a circle occasionally with pink, turquoise and purple light effects. The rebrand was conducted by DixonBaxi, and according to them, the new look was "more vocal, expressive and creative". The relaunch included a mix of live-action and CGI idents; some of these included supermarket trolleys, the Food Chain, Invisible Superheroes and Drawings.

The look was refreshed in July 2009, making the logo notably larger, and the circle becoming red. As part of the refresh, special idents were made for popular shows such as ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Paul Merton in Europe]]'', ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[The Gadget Show]]'' and ''[[FlashForward]]'' with the 2008 set being withdrawn except for the 'news safe' CGI idents. In February 2010, an additional ident was introduced, featuring a CGI aurora forming the logo tilted on its side. This was used at closedown and, sometimes, before news bulletins.

===2011–2016===
[[File:Channel 5 logo 2011.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2011 to 2016]]
After the takeover by [[Richard Desmond]]'s [[Northern & Shell]], major changes and considerable financial investment were promised by the new owners, alongside a return to the 'Channel 5' moniker.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a259893/five-to-rebrand-as-channel-5/ 'Five to rebrand as Channel 5'] Digital Spy, 11 August 2010</ref>

In October 2010, Desmond revealed the station's new look and confirmed its official on-screen identity as "Channel 5" during a press launch.<ref>Jane Clinton [http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/207205/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-launch-into-stratosphere Stars celebrate Channel 5 launch into stratosphere] Express.co.uk, 24 October 2010</ref> Desmond promoted these changes in his tabloid newspapers, the ''[[Daily Express]]'' and ''[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]''.<ref>Elisa Roche [http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/206468/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-s-exciting-future Stars celebrate Five's exciting future] ''Express.co.uk'', 20 October 2010</ref> There is also cross-promotion between Northern & Shell's newspaper and magazine titles with their websites promoted on the Channel 5 website. In 2010, afternoon movies on Channel 5 were sponsored by the ''Daily Express''.

As for the logo, the red circle was retained, however, the word "FIVE" was replaced with the numeral "5". The extended version of the logo has the word "CHANNEL" in upper case font to its left.<ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/channel-5-welcomed-into-desmonds-family/ Channel 5 welcomed into Desmond's family] ATV Network, 20 October 2010; Retrieved 21 October 2010</ref> The DOG revived the "5" motif, originally as a transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. From 18 February 2011, the DOG was modified to a white semi-transparent '5' on a faint grey circle. The DOG was later returned to the transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. On 5 March 2013, the DOG was moved into the 16:9 [[Safe area (television)|safe area]], along with the rest of their channels.

A range of new idents for Channel 5 was launched in February 2011 incorporating the "5" motif featuring live-action and [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] elements. They echo the predominantly red colour scheme of the channel's new corporate image, each based in a spacious studio with a large screen as the backdrop for the action. "Drums" features a drummer against a backdrop of animated shapes with the "5" appearing on a screen behind. In "Equaliser", a "5" contained in a cube emerges from a [[graphic equaliser]] display. "Imagination" features a battle between a toy dinosaur and a robot figure with the "5" logo imposed in neon lights (outlined). "VIP" features a model walking on a red carpet formed from the big screen with the logo formed out of the camera flashes. "Car Chase" features a police car chasing another car which eventually crashes 'through' the big screen with the logo being on the side of the police car. A generic ident with the Channel 5 logo pulsating on the studio screen was introduced in April 2012.<ref>[http://theident.gallery/five-2011.php Channel 5 : Current Idents] The Ident Gallery, 14 February 2011</ref> Several special idents have also been used for ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', ''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]'', ''Impossible?'', ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', ''[[The Bachelor (UK)|The Bachelor]]'', ''[[Europa League]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''Tamara Ecclestone: Billion $$ Girl'', ''It's All About Amy'', ''How to Take Stunning Pictures'', and ''[[The Gadget Show|The Gadget Show: World Tour]]'' also based around the same theme of the studio and screen.<ref>[http://www.thisisfive.co.uk/ident2011a.shtml Channel 5 Idents February 2011 – Present] thisisfive.co.uk, 14 February 2011</ref> Programme preview cards feature the font "Gotham" in upper case. Break bumpers featured the "5" logo in the left-hand corner of the screen with a pattern of circles radiating out from the logo in an alternating red and black colour scheme.

This logo was retired from use on 10 February 2016; a virtually identical logo would later be used by American [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] affiliate [[WEWS-TV]] in [[Cleveland, Ohio]] beginning in September of that year, albeit in a blue colour.

===2016–2020===
On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 launched a new logo across all of its properties—a segmented 5 which can be rendered with various designs and animations, alongside a new series of "cinematic" idents, and break bumpers with text messages on them. The new branding was meant to signify a more upmarket and "creative" positioning for the broadcaster; vice-president of marketing Jo Bacon explained that "Our core proposition is Spirited TV, with emotional heart, reflecting the diverse, lively, colourful and creative content that has been the driving force behind our new strategic approach." Critics noted similarities between 5's new logo and that of competitor [[Channel 4]]. However, Bacon contrasted Channel 4, explaining that "our content allows millions of normal people access to diverse entertainment with no fuss. We are a playful challenger brand and can appeal to all audiences. The rebrand is a big opportunity to redefine the DNA of the Channel 5 brand and how it is perceived." [[5Star]] and [[5USA]] also adopted the new logo, while the catch-up service Demand 5 was renamed My5.<ref name="independent-newlogo2016">{{cite news|title=Channel 5 tilts at Channel 4 with 'emotional' post-Richard Desmond rebrand|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/channel-5-tilts-at-channel-4-with-emotional-post-richard-desmond-rebrand-a6863441.html|access-date=11 February 2016|work=The Independent|date=11 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Channel 5 rebrands as it claims its 'diverse' content doesn't get the credit it deserves|url=https://www.marketingweek.com/2016/02/09/channel-5-rebrands-to-give-its-diverse-content-the-credit-it-deserves/|website=Marketing Week|access-date=11 February 2016|date=9 February 2016}}</ref>

===2020-present===

The idents were changed on 26 February 2020 with a new set focusing more on the logo on coloured backdrops pink, green, orange, blue, teal and black.

==Audience share==
Below are the official audience shares in per cent for Channel 5 since its launch in 1997. Data provided by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |title=Total viewing summary – monthly |publisher=BARB |access-date=3 January 2014 |archive-date=25 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125052445/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The channel consistently is the fifth most watched channel in the country, usually being beaten by main rivals BBC One, BBC Two, ITV and Channel 4.

Audience share rose consistently for the first seven years of broadcast, reaching a peak of 6.6% in 2004. Two years later the audience share had dropped to under 5.0%. In 2012, the audience share rose to 4.5%, the first yearly rise for the channel in audience share since 2009. In July 2013, Channel 5 overtook Channel 4 when taking into account consolidated shares, for the first time. As of 2020 (the last full year published by BARB), the channel averages 4.1% of the total audience share.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Audience share
|-

| {{center|1997}}
| {{center|2.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1998}}
| {{center|4.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1999}}
| {{center|5.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2000}}
| {{center|5.7%}}
|-
| {{center|2001}}
| {{center|5.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2002}}
| {{center|6.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2003}}
| {{center|6.5%}}
|-
| {{center|2004}}
| {{center|6.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2005}}
| {{center|6.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2006}}
| {{center|4.9%}}
|-
| {{center|2007}}
| {{center|5.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2008}}
| {{center|4.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2009}}
| {{center|4.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2010}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20101201&period%5B%5D=20101101&period%5B%5D=20101001&period%5B%5D=20100901&period%5B%5D=20100801&period%5B%5D=20100701&period%5B%5D=20100601&period%5B%5D=20100501&period%5B%5D=20100401&period%5B%5D=20100301&period%5B%5D=20100201&period%5B%5D=20100101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2011}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20110701&period%5B%5D=20110601&period%5B%5D=20110501&period%5B%5D=20110401&period%5B%5D=20110301&period%5B%5D=20110201&period%5B%5D=20110101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2012}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite news|title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase audience share|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share|quotation=Annual Total Viewing Summary|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=19 January 2013|location=London|first=John|last=Plunkett|date=10 January 2013}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2013}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{cite web|title=Total viewing summary – monthly|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|publisher=BARB|access-date=31 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809040604/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|archive-date=9 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2014}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2015 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2015 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Barb_Viewing_Report_2015.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2015}}
| {{center|4.3%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2016 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2016 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BARB-Viewing-Report-2016.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2016}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2017 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2017 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2017}}
| {{center|4.2%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2018 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2018 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017_FINAL_LR-May-2018.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2018}}
| {{center|4.0%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2019 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2019 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2019_32pp_FINAL-1.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2019}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2020 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2020_32pp_spreads_FINAL.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2020}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2021 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Barb-Viewing-Report-June-2021.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2021}}
| {{center|4.9%<ref name="Monthly Viewing">{{Cite web |title=Monthly Viewing |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/monthly-viewing/ |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>{{refn|group=note|As of December 2021.}}}}
|-
| {{center|2022}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref name="Monthly Viewing" />{{refn|group=note|As of June 2022.}}}}
|}

==Programming==
{{Main|Channel 5 (British TV channel) programming}}
Channel 5, like all public service broadcasters, broadcasts a wide variety of programmes. The channel mainly broadcasts documentaries and drama with a few entertainment programmes, reality television and quiz shows in the schedule. In the early days, the channel was known for a high number of imported American dramas, including the broadcast rights to ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' and ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' spin-offs, ''[[NCIS: New Orleans]]'' and ''[[CSI: Cyber]]'', all of which Channel 5 had acquired by October 2014.<ref name="CSI">{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/oct/14/channel-5-ncis-new-orleans-csi-cyber-viacom-programming-budget |title=Channel 5 acquires NCIS: New Orleans and CSI: Cyber |last=Sweney |first=Mark |date=14 October 2014 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=27 October 2019}}</ref> By 2021, the rights to these shows had either expired or these titles were moved over to Channel 5's sister channels as the channel decided to focus its drama budget on its 'Original Dramas'.

The channel broadcasts some sports events not covered by other broadcasters but is notable for having been for several years the only terrestrial channel to show [[cricket]], in the shape of highlights of England's summer [[Test cricket|test matches]] and [[One Day International|one-day games]]. It also broadcasts its [[5 News|news service]], which is currently produced by [[ITN]] but was produced between 2005 and 2012 by [[Sky News]].<ref>{{cite news|title=ITN Re-Appointed to produce 5 News|url=http://www.itn.co.uk/press-releases/itn-re-appointed-to-produce-5-news/|access-date=8 November 2011|newspaper=ITN|date=8 November 2011}}</ref>

The channel frequently sticks to a regular schedule during the day, which during the 2010s included a phone-in chat show at 9:15 am (currently ''[[Jeremy Vine (TV show)|Jeremy Vine]]'', which replaced ''[[The Wright Stuff]]'' in 2018), TV movies in the afternoon, after the Australian soap, ''[[Home and Away]]''. ''[[5 News]]'' programmes go out between 5 pm and 6{{nbsp}}pm.

Flagship programmes for the channel include shows about farming, trains and royalty such as ''Our Yorkshire Farm'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/our-yorkshire-farm|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> ''Springtime On The Farm''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28dayratings-05april|title = 28-Day Ratings: 05-11 April 2021|date = 14 May 2021}}</ref> and ''World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> Saturday night royal documentaries have been a rating winner for Channel 5, with programmes about past members of the British Royal Family also getting good viewing figures, with a programme about [[George V|King George V]] (whose reign was from 6 May 1910 until 20 January 1936) achieving a rating of 1.4 million viewers when it was first broadcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.televisual.com/news/ben-frow-pledges-to-shake-up-channel-5-programming/ |title=Ben Frow pledges to 'shake up' Channel 5 programming |website=Televisual.com |date= 25 August 2020|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

The channel has picked up some formats in the last 20 years that have been previously broadcast on other channels. These programmes have included titles such as Celebrity Big Brother (ex-Channel 4, becoming shared between Channel 5 and MTV), Blind Date (ex-ITV) and the nightly quiz show Eggheads<ref>{{cite web|author=17 Nov |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-eggheads-s2commission |title=CHANNEL 5 ORDER SECOND SERVING OF EGGHEADS |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 17 November 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> (previously broadcast on BBC Two). In the early 2000s it was also the home of ''Fifth Gear'', a continuation of the original incarnation of the [[BBC]] show ''[[Top Gear (1977 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' with ex-presenters [[Quentin Willson]], Tiff Needell, and Vicki Butler-Henderson, presenting the consumer advice series on Channel 5,<ref>{{cite news|author= Timms, Dominic|date= 15 November 2001|url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/top-gear-drives-over-to-c5/1185599.article|title= Top Gear drives over to C5|work= [[Broadcast (magazine)|Broadcast]]|publisher= Emap Media}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Top Gear team switch lanes |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1657807.stm |date=15 November 2001 |publisher=BBC News Online }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/entertainment/news/a29300/tiff-needell-fifth-gear-cancelled/|title=Tiff Needell's "Fifth Gear" Has Been Cancelled|date=24 May 2016|website=Road & Track|access-date=25 May 2016}}</ref> whilst the BBC version of ''Top Gear'' became more of an entertainment car show.

Children's programming begins at 6{{nbsp}}am every day with ''[[Milkshake!]]'' showing children's programmes include ''[[Thomas and Friends]]'', ''[[PAW Patrol]]'', ''[[Peppa Pig]]'', ''[[Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom]]'', ''[[Little Princess (British TV series)|Little Princess]]'', ''[[Fifi and the Flowertots]]'', ''[[Roary the Racing Car]]'' ''[[Fireman Sam]]'' '' [[Joshua Jones (TV series)|Joshua Jones]]'' and many more.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel5.com/tv-guide |title=Schedule |publisher=Channel 5 |access-date=5 May 2013}}</ref>

In 2021, Channel 5 scheduled many music documentaries and countdowns on Friday nights, with shows such as ''Greatest Hits of the 80s'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?sd=24-09-2021%2020:00|title = TV listings guide|website=Radiotimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=4 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004122955/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/greatest-hits-of-the-80s/|title = Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref> ''The Story of Songs''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-story-of-the-songs/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> and ''Britain's Biggest 90s Hits''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009165801/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/britains-favourite-songs/|title = My5}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.my5.tv/britain-s-favourite-songs/season-1/britain-s-favourite-songs-1990|title=My5|website=My5.tv}}</ref> made by Viacom International Studios UK, the British production arm of owner [[ViacomCBS]].

In September 2021, Ofcom approved the removal of Channel 5's 6.30 pm news slot for the channel to schedule ''Neighbours'' at 6 pm and ''Eggheads'' at 6.30 pm (with a new hour-long ''5 News'' programme going out at 5 pm).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/ofcom-c5newsapproval|title = Ofcom Approve Changes to Channel 5 News|website=Tvzoneuk.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a37721453/home-and-away-loses-channel-5-evening-slot/|title = Home and Away to lose evening slot on Channel 5|website = [[Digital Spy]]|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://advanced-television.com/2021/09/24/channel-5-extends-evening-news/|title = Channel 5 extends evening news|website=Advanced-television.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref> These changes saw the early evening repeat of ''Home and Away'' moved to 5Star, with the Australian soap only broadcast on the main channel at lunchtime. The first-hour long-version of ''5 News at 5'' was broadcast by Channel 5 on 8 November 2021, with the programme still produced for the channel by ITN. ''5 News at 5'' is presented by Sian Williams and Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, and has a live reporting team across the UK.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/5news-8novrelaunch |title=CHANNEL 5 NEWS TO RELAUNCH ON 8th NOVEMBER WITH HOUR LONG EDITION |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 25 October 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

Also at the start of November 2021, [[P. D. James]]' adaptation of ''[[Dalgliesh (TV series)|Dalgliesh]]'' debuted on the channel with four million viewers, while ''Our Yorkshire Farm'' achieved a rating of 3,260,437. On Saturday nights, the network's other new drama ''The Madame Blanc Mysteries'' was drawing in over two million viewers to the channel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/7daysbr-01november |title=7-DAY RATINGS BREAKDOWN: 01-07 NOVEMBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=7 November 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

In February 2022, Channel 5 confirmed funding for ''Neighbours'' would be stopped with the production shutting down and the last episode aired 29 July 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/feb/06/neighbours-needs-good-friends-to-survive-after-uk-network-axes-iconic-soap|title = Neighbours needs good friends to survive after UK network axes iconic soap|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/dec/31/the-person-who-got-me-through-2021-dr-karl-kennedy-in-neighbours-was-strangely-reassuring|title = The person who got me through 2021: Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours was strangely reassuring|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 31 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60277939|title=Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show|work=BBC News|date=6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/neighbours-tv-soap-will-be-axed-as-channel-5-increases-investment-in-uk-drama-12534254|title = Neighbours: TV soap will be axed from schedule as Channel 5 increases investment in UK drama}}</ref> As Paramount Global's 10 Peach scheduled the last episode for 7.30 pm on 28 July 2022 in Australia,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/07/farewell-to-neighbours-i-really-wanted-it-to-be-a-celebration-of-the-past-the-present.html | title=Farewell to Neighbours: "I really wanted it to be a celebration of the past & the present." {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/neighbours-finale-to-be-simulcast-on-10-and-10-peach-in-july/ |title=Neighbours finale to be simulcast on 10 and 10 Peach in July |publisher=Mediaweek.com.au |date=1 July 2022 |accessdate=3 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/tv-guide | title=Freeview Australia }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/watch-tv/shows/da71b4db-5fbe-4e5f-bd91-f5eda6def17f | title=Watch Neighbours on Freeview FV }}</ref> Channel 5 brought back the broadcast<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?ts=1659121200000 | title=TV listings guide }}</ref> of the final episode<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/03/10-peach-doubles-up-on-neighbours-episodes-in-time-for-finale.html | title=10 Peach doubles up on Neighbours episodes in time for finale {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref> a few days to 29 July 2022, with ''The Finale''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pr-neighboursfinale-2 | title=Neighbours: The Finale {{pipe}} Preview (Channel 5) | date=24 July 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-566p2l/neighbours/episodes/?episode=b-qhg6rn | title=Neighbours (TV Series) }}</ref> becoming part of a ''Neighbours'' night alongside the Viacom UK<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/entertainment-and-comedy/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> programmes ''Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-street-to-hollywood/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-jf2xq1/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-st-to-hollywood/ | title=Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood }}</ref> and ''Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially For You''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ddwxps/neighbours-all-the-pop-hits-more-especially-for-you/ | title=Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially for You }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/2994-2/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> In addition, the 'Spirit of Queensland' episode of the channel's Bill Nighy narrated luxury train travel series was held back a week<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 22 July 2022</ref> with the Al Andalus train journey from [[Seville]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bp6gnn/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys-season-6/?episode=b-z9p3u1 | title=World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys Season 6 }}</ref> taking its place on 22 July and the [[Brisbane]] to [[Cairns]] trip's title amended to ''Australia's Most Scenic Railway Journeys'' to fit in with the ''Neighbours'' theme night on 29 July 2022.

On 7 September 2022, a two-part day-by-day documentary with Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/great-smog-1952-when-london-brought-knees-thousands-died/ | title=The Great Smog of 1952: When London was brought to its knees and thousands died | newspaper=The Telegraph | date=7 September 2022 | last1=Rees | first1=Jasper }}</ref> called ''The Great Smog of 1952'' started with the second episode scheduled for the following night. With the death of [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]], the concluding part was dumped from the schedule after the channel went into a rolling royal documentary mode for the rest of the night. Their schedules for the following days were then amended to take out several thriller films, the over-night casino slots and documentaries which may have featured members of the Royal Family, like a forthcoming episode of ''The Cotswolds and Beyond with Pam Ayres'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-cotswolds-and-beyond-with-pam-ayres/season-2/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ukajud/the-cotswolds-with-pam-ayres-season-1/ | title=The Cotswolds with Pam Ayres Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pamayres-c5beyond | title=Pam Ayres Returns to Channel 5 with the Cotswolds and Beyond | date=25 May 2022 }}</ref> replacing these programmes with a range of their travel documentaries.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/recordings-may-fail-as-schedules-continue-to-change | title=Recordings may fail as schedules continue to change | date=9 September 2022 }}</ref> The second part of ''[[Great Smog of London|The Great Smog of 1952]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail/4789616/75286785/the-great-smog-winter-of-52 | title=The Great Smog: Winter of '52 on Channel 5 HD, Sat 17 Sep 1:00am – TV Guide UK TVGuide.co.uk }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.whattowatch.com/uk-tv-guide | title=UK TV Guide & Listings {{pipe}} What to Watch }}</ref> was rescheduled for 13 September 2022, with the documentary and a repeat of [[Paramount Pictures]]' award-winning romantic drama film, ''[[An Officer and a Gentleman]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/tv-guide | title=TV Guide }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/?catcolor=&systemid=7&thistime=19&thisday=9/13/2022&gridspan=03:00&view=0&gw=1327&adj=3 | title=TV Guide UK – TVGuide.co.uk, Film, Soaps, Sports, News for Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, Freesat & BT Vision }}</ref> replacing a double bill of murder investigations. ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'', ''The Yorkshire Vet'' and the last episode of ''The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo'' were kept in the schedule as previously listed, going out in hourly slots between 7 pm and 10 pm.

Even though the channel is known for its royal documentaries, on the day of the [[funeral of Queen Elizabeth II]] Channel 5 decided to go with a counter-alternative schedule to all the royal coverage due to being shown on the BBC, ITV and Sky, with their regular ''Home and Away'' episode and ''Jeremy Vine'' dropped to make way for family-friendly productions like ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Paddington (2019 TV series)|The Adventures of Paddington]]'' and ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/itv-to-simulcast-all-channels-as-broadcasters-clear-schedules-for-the-queens-funeral | title=ITV channels to simulcast as broadcasters clear schedules for the Queen's Funeral | date=14 September 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/channel-5-monday-tv-schedule-timings-newsupdate/ | title=Channel 5's Monday TV schedule confirmed – all the changes and timings }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a41246690/home-and-away-schedule-change-september-19/ | title=Home and Away dropped by Channel 5 on Queen's funeral day | website=[[Digital Spy]] | date=16 September 2022 }}</ref>

In November 2022, Channel 5 confirmed that one of their recent hits, ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', would not be returning to the channel in its original form, with a three-part spin-off programme called ''Beyond The Yorkshire Farm: Reuben & Clive'' due to be launched on the channel on 6 December 2022. This series will show the father and son farming duo launching a digging business venture which sees them in the Cumbrian village of [[Langwathby]] digging out a series of ponds.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.televisual.com/news/our-yorkshire-farm-ends-renegade-makes-spin-off/ | title=Renegade to make spin-off as Our Yorkshire Farm ends | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-yorkfarmends-ann1 | title=Our Yorkshire Farm Ends on Channel 5 as Spin-Off Series is Announced | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref>

==Most watched programmes==
The following is a list of the twelve most watched broadcasts on Channel 5 up to 5 March 2021, based on Live +28 data supplied by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/four-screen-dashboard |title= Weekly top programmes on four screens |website=Barb.co.uk |date=20 December 2020 |access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Rank !! Programme !! UK viewers (millions) !! Date
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 1 || ''[[The Drowning (TV series)|The Drowning]]'' || 6.10 || 1 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 2 || ''[[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Group 5|Euro 2000 Qualifier: Poland v England]]'' || 5.63 || 8 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 3 || ''[[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 9|World Cup Qualifier: Albania v England]]'' || 5.59 || 28 March 2001
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 4 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.57 || 2 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 5 || ''[[All Creatures Great and Small (2020 TV series)|All Creatures Great and Small]]'' || 5.49 || 1 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 6 || ''[[Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'' || 5.41 || 7 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 7 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.32 || 4 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 8 || ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (UK TV series)|Celebrity Big Brother]]'' || 5.27 || 18 August 2011
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 9 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.22 || 15 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 10 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.17 || 6 October 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 11 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.16 || 3 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 12 || ''[[The X-Files (season 10)|The X-Files]]'' || 5.10 || 8 February 2016
|}

==5 Text==
From 1997 to 2011 Channel 5 operated its analogue [[teletext]] service providing a basic range of programme listings, film summaries and programme previews of Channel 5 content. The service was provided by [[Sky Text]] until 2002 when [[Teletext Ltd.]] took over as the provider of Channel 5's Teletext service.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvwhirl.co.uk/teletext/channel-5-teletext/|title=TV Whirl – 5Text|website=Tvwhirl.co.uk}}</ref> The service was withdrawn due to the digital switchover and the shift to the Internet and social media.

==Channel 5 on Pluto TV==
As of December 2021, Channel 5 has several channels streaming 24 hours a day on [[Paramount Global]]'s [[Free ad-supported streaming television|free TV app]] [[Pluto TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/pluto-tv-sci-fi-gb|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com">{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-launches-new-services-on-pluto-tv|title=Channel 5 launches new services on Pluto TV|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date=14 December 2021}}</ref> The channels include:
* 5 Building Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with titles including [[Michael Buerk|Michael Buerk's]] documentary ''Building Victorian Britain: The Great Stink'' and ''[[George Clarke (architect)|George Clarke's Build a New House in the Country]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details/episode-7-2017-2-7-ptv12|title = On Pluto TV|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Cops (the UK version of Pluto's ''Spike TV's Cops 24/7'' channel,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/pluto-tv-adds-the-5-new-channels-including-24-7-cops/|title = Pluto TV Adds 4 New Channels Including 24/7 Cops|date = 17 March 2020}}</ref> featuring episodes from ''Police Interceptors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-cops-gb/details/episode-14-1969-4-14|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Destination Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-destination-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free.|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (programmes include ''[[Walking Britain's Lost Railways]]'' with [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell]] and ''Britain By Bike With [[Larry Lamb|Larry]] & [[George Lamb]]'')
* 5 GPs<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with back-to-back episodes of ''GPs: Behind Closed Doors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details/episode-6-2013-4-6|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 ''Cruising with Jane McDonald'' (Back-to-back episodes of the [[Jane McDonald]] travel show, broadcast on the channel between 2017 and 2021)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-cruising-with-jane-mcdonald-gb/details?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttetuZHz9AIVkYBQBh0HkgsvEAAYASAAEgILS_D_BwE|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com"/>

==5 on The Farm==
5 on The Farm<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |title=What's on – 5 on the Farm Festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141604/https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> is Channel 5's festival which first took place at [[Cannon Hall Farm]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/event/5-on-the-farm/|title = 5 on the Farm – Cannon Hall Farm|website=Cannonhallfarm.co.uk| date=6 February 2021 }}</ref> in Cawthorne, South Yorkshire<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |title=Travel Options {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141559/https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> on August Bank Holiday Weekend in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |title=5 on the Farm Festival {{pipe}} Yorkshire {{pipe}} Buy Tickets Now |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141638/https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/channel-5-launches-new-5-farm-yorkshire-festival-3061806|title=Channel 5 launches new '5 on the farm' Yorkshire festival|website=Yorkshirepost.co.uk|date=9 December 2020 |access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> The three-day event was based around Channel 5's ''...on the Farm'' series (featuring series regulars Rob and Dave Nicholson, chef Tim Bilton as well as presenters Adam Henson, Helen Skelton, Jules Hudson and JB Gill) with appearances from people featuring in a range of Channel 5 programmes associated with farming, food and animals. These people included Peter Wright and Julian Norton from ''The Yorkshire Vet'', Reuben and [[Amanda Owen]] from ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', Ben Fogle from ''[[Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild|New Lives in the Wild]]'', Graeme Hall from ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'' and Stefan Gates from ''Secrets of Your Supermarket Food''. The festival also has an area for children branded as the ''Milkshake! Meadow'' which (in 2021) featured presenters Derek Moran, Jen Pringle and Kemi Majeks<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |title=Schedule {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival {{pipe}} August Bank Holiday 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141650/https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |title=Talent and Channel 5 Stars {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122142845/https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> alongside characters from ''Milkshake!'' including Peppa Pig, and Milkshake! Monkey and Fireman Sam.

==Criticism of the channel==
In a ''Radio Times'' interview with Mark Lawson,<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: 'Putting "Yorkshire" in the title gets good viewing figures' – The RT Interview by Mark Lawson: Ben Frow, pages 22 – 25</ref> Channel 5's director of programmes Ben Frow gave answers to some of the regular criticisms viewers had over the past few years about scheduling. Firstly, Channel 5 is known for giving programmes numerous programme titles, with the listing in the ''Radio Times'' not matching the EPG or the actual programme title. Secondly, a six-part series can be launched in a regular slot and then be dropped from the schedule after a few weeks (with the third series of [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell's]] ''Building the Impossible''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/building-the-impossible/season-3 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 2, 4 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 29 October – 4 November 2022</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 3, 11 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 5–11 November 2022</ref> dropped after one episode and replaced in its 9 pm slot by the repackaged ''The Dalgliesh Mysteries'').<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-dalgliesh-mysteries/season-1/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref> Frow apologised to all the ''Radio Times'' readers who were annoyed by these regular occurrences but explained that when listings go to press he does not know what the competition from other channels might be and so may have to retitle a programme to make it stand out on the EPG or temporarily remove that show from the schedule until there is a better place for it. For example, the programme ''Billion Dollar Holiday City''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bmapnr/billion-dollar-holiday-city-season-1/? | title=Billion Dollar Holiday City Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/billion-dollar-holiday-city | title=My5 }}</ref> which turned up in the Channel 5 schedule on 17 July 2022 before new episodes of the holiday series ''Bargain-Loving Brits by the Sea'' and ''The Cruise''<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 17 July 2022, page 60</ref> was a revised and retitled version of late-night programme ''Secret World of Las Vegas: 24/7''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/secret-world-of-las-vegas-24-7/season-1/episode-6 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.c21media.net/screenings/viacomcbs/the-secret-world-of-las-vegas-247/15427/ | title=The Secret World of Las Vegas 24/7 }}</ref> which originally was broadcast by the channel in 2019, and put into production as ''Vegas 24:7'' by Viacom Studios UK (now VIS UK).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com |title=Viacom Studios UK |website=viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref>

On 22 June 2022,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.techadvisor.com/article/743095/watch-paramount-plus.html | title=How to watch Paramount Plus in the UK }}</ref> Paramount Plus launched in the UK, with Channel 5 showing the first episode of the streaming series ''[[Halo (TV series)|Halo]]'' on that night as a 'taster'.<ref>''Radio Times'' 18–24 June 2022: Channel 5 television schedule for 22 June 2022, page 88</ref> However, the marketing around this episode made it look like it was a new free-to-air series that was going to continue on the channel and Paramount Plus every week, which resulted in the first of several Feedback letters to the ''Radio Times''<ref>''Radio Times'' 9–15 July 2022, Feedback letters pages as edited by Jane Hill, page 143</ref> about the practice of 'taster TV'. This time the viewer complained that this was just a 'puff piece' to get people to subscribe to a paid service and thought the practice might be against the channel's PSB commitments, while in the magazine's 20–26 August 2022 issue,<ref>''Radio Times'' page 142</ref> after one-off starter episodes of ''Halo'', ''La Brea'' and ''The Box''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/coming-to-paramount-plus-uk-august-2022/ | title=Coming to Paramount+ UK August 2022: New TV, Films and More | date=23 July 2022 }}</ref> had been shown on the channel, a piece of viewer criticism headlined "Taster TV is no good to me" was highlighted as the magazine's ''Letter of the Week''.

in November 27 2023 Channel 5 pull docudrama '' 1928: The Year The Thames Flooded'' after historian [https://twitter.com/hopenothate/status/1728787777901183377 Nikki Shaw] had Neo Nazi links <ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/channel-5-drops-doc-contributor-alleged-neo-nazi-links-1235637856/|title=Paramount’s Channel 5 Drops Doc Hours Before Broadcast Over Contributor’s Alleged Neo-Nazi Links|publisher=Deadline}}</ref> A spokesperson told [https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/24863850/channel-5-schedule-nazi/ The Sun]: "We will not be airing the film this evening whilst producers look into this further."

===Queen Elizabeth II funeral controversy===
On 19 September 2022, the [[Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II|funeral of Elizabeth II]] was occurring. BBC One, BBC Two, and ITV broadcast the funeral, while Channel 4 broadcast a documentary about Elizabeth. However, Channel 5 played the 2017 film ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'' instead of the funeral. The move had mixed reactions. Some mocked the channel and insulted it for disrespecting a former member of the Royal Family.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yossman |first=K. J. |date=19 September 2022 |title=UK's Channel 5 Shows 'The Emoji Movie' Instead of Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral, Gets Mocked on Twitter |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/channel-5-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-1235376665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=19 September 2022 |title=Britain's Channel 5 Uplifts a Grieving Nation by Airing 'The Emoji Movie' During Queen's Funeral |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/emoji-movie-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-channel-5-britain-1234595665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> Other people online praised the channel for airing child-friendly alternatives during a dark day in the nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Chris |date=20 September 2022 |title=Channel 5 praised by viewers for showing 'The Emoji Movie' during Queen's funeral |url=https://www.nme.com/news/film/channel-5-praised-the-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-3313162 |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> Other kid movies were aired on the channel, including the 1999 film ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''.

==See also==
* [[List of television stations in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.channel5.com}}

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Channel 5 (British TV channel)

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{{Short description|British free-to-air TV channel}}
{{About|the UK commercial television broadcaster|other uses|Channel 5 (disambiguation)}}
{{distinguish|Channel 5 (web channel)}}
{{Cleanup split|Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2018}} {{Use British English|date=July 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Channel 5
| logo = Channel 5 (UK) 2016.svg
| logo_size = 100px
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2016
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|1997|3|30|df=y}}
| picture_format = {{plainlist|
* [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]/[[1080p]]{{efn|1080p25 sometimes only on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]].}}
* (downscaled to [[576i]] for the SD feed)
}}
| owner = [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]]
| parent = [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Home |url=http://www.channel5.com |website=Channel 5}}</ref>
| country = United Kingdom
| headquarters = [[Breakfast Television Centre|17–29 Hawley Crescent]], [[London]], England
| area = {{plainlist|
* United Kingdom
* Isle of Man
* Channel Islands
* Gibraltar
}}
| language = English
| former_names = {{plainlist|
* Five (2002–2011)
}}
| sister_channels = *[[5Action]]
* [[5Select]]
* [[5Star]]
* [[5USA]]
| timeshift_service = Channel 5 +1
| website = {{url|https://www.channel5.com}}
| terr_serv_1 =
| terr_chan_1 = [[#Terrestrial|See separate section]]
| online_serv_1 =
| online_chan_1 = [[#Online|See separate section]]
}}
'''Channel 5''' is a British free-to-air [[public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom|public broadcast]] [[television channel]] launched in 1997. It is the fifth national terrestrial channel in the United Kingdom and is owned by [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited|Channel Five Broadcasting Limited]], a wholly-owned subsidiary of American media conglomerate [[Paramount Global]], which is grouped under the [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]] division.

During ownership by the [[RTL Group]], it was branded as '''Five''' between 16 September 2002 and 13 February 2011. [[Richard Desmond]] purchased the channel from RTL on 23 July 2010, announcing plans to invest more money in programming and return to the name Channel 5 with immediate effect, and it was relaunched on 14 February 2011.<ref name="Great new era" /><ref name=DesReb>{{cite news|author=Sweeney, Mark|title=Richard Desmond rebrands Five as Channel 5|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/aug/11/channel-five-branding|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=11 August 2010|location=London}}</ref><ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ 'Mini-revamp planned for Channel 5 News'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224164426/https://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ |date=24 February 2021 }} ATV Network, 30 October 2010</ref> On 1 May 2014, the channel was acquired by [[Viacom (2005–2019)|Viacom]] (now [[Paramount Global]]) for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27240335 |title=Viacom to buy Channel 5 for £450m |work=BBC News |date=1 May 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref>

Channel 5 is a general entertainment channel that shows both internally commissioned programmes such as ''[[Amanda Owen|Our Yorkshire Farm]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28days-11october |title=28-DAY RATINGS: 11–17 OCTOBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=17 October 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> ''[[The Gadget Show]]'', ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', and ''[[Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away!]]'' and foreign programmes. The channel has been very successful with imports from the United States in particular, including the ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' franchise, the ''[[NCIS (franchise)|NCIS]]'' franchise, the first three series in the ''[[Law & Order (franchise)|Law & Order]]'' franchise, ''[[Power Rangers]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Body of Proof]]'', ''[[Once Upon a Time (TV series)|Once Upon a Time]]'', ''[[Dallas (2012 TV series)|Dallas]]'', ''[[Under the Dome (TV series)|Under the Dome]]'', and sitcom ''[[Friends]]'' (also on [[Comedy Central UK]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Conlan |first=Tara |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/aug/31/csi-miami-tv-ratings |title=CSI: Miami helps Channel 5 cruise past ITV1 |work=The Guardian |date=31 August 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a149923/csi-hits-series-high-with-4m/ |title='CSI' hits series high with 4m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=18 March 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a162947/csi-miami-makes-record-breaking-return/ |title='CSI: Miami' makes record-breaking return |publisher=Digital Spy |date=1 July 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a374398/once-upon-a-time-channel-5-premiere-enchants-22m/ |title='Once Upon a Time' Channel 5 premiere enchants 2.2m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=2 April 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a402033/once-upon-a-time-jumps-to-12m-in-uk-for-season-one-finale/ |title='Once Upon a Time' jumps to 1.2m in UK for season one finale |publisher=Digital Spy |date=27 August 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lee |first=Ben |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a359514/dana-delanys-body-of-proof-begins-with-17m-on-channel-5/ |title=Dana Delany's 'Body of Proof' begins with 1.7m on Channel 5 |publisher=Digital Spy |date=11 January 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

==History==
{{Further|Timeline of Channel 5}}

===Pre-launch===
[[Wolff Olins]] and [[Saatchi & Saatchi]] were the main companies behind the pre-launch advertising campaign: "Give Me 5".<ref name="Wolf Olins">{{cite web|url=http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf|title=Channel 5 Give me five|access-date=21 July 2007|publisher=Wold Olins|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070925210746/http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf  |archive-date = 25 September 2007}}</ref> The channel would be both modern and mainstream. A logo (a numeric "5" within a circle) and visual motif (a "candy stripe" bar of colours, reminiscent of TV test cards) were used, and an attempt was made to establish a collection of Channel 5 faces; through the spring of 1997, billboards of [[Jack Docherty]] were displayed, along with other unknown characters.<ref name="Wolf Olins" />

A series of pre-launch screens were displayed on the frequencies Channel 5 would begin broadcasting on in the months before launch as well, including a trailer for the channel and information screens.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Channel 5 (UK) Pre-Launch Promo [1997] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=7 January 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref> After re-tuning, around 65% of the population's televisions could view the channel on launch night.

===Launch and RTL Ownership===
The channel's launch on 30 March 1997, Easter Sunday, at {{nowrap|6 p.m.}} featured the [[Spice Girls]] singing a re-written version of [[Manfred Mann]]'s hit "[[5-4-3-2-1]]" as "1-2-3-4-5".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Spice Girls launch Channel 5 (UK) |via=YouTube |date=22 November 2008|access-date=24 June 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>[http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 "Power of Five" Lyrics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222141710/http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 |date=22 December 2015 }}, 365Lyrics; Retrieved 19 August 2009</ref> Presenters [[Tim Vine]] and [[Julia Bradbury]] introduced the nation to the UK's fifth terrestrial channel with half an hour of previews.

The rest of the Channel 5 launch night schedule, along with the official viewing figures, was as follows:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm#ratings|title=Channel 5|publisher=Andrew Wiseman's Television Room|website=DOG Watch!|access-date=11 February 2008}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Time !! Show !! Viewers (in millions)
|-
| 6{{nbsp}}pm || ''This Is 5!'' || 2.49
|-
| 6.30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[Family Affairs]]'' || 1.70
|-
| 7{{nbsp}}pm || ''Two Little Boys'' || 0.68
|-
| 8{{nbsp}}pm || ''Hospital!'' || 1.12
|-
| 9{{nbsp}}pm || ''Beyond Fear'' || 1.70
|-
| 10:30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[The Jack Docherty Show]]'' || 1.16
|-
| 11:10{{nbsp}}pm || ''The Comedy Store Special'' || 0.73
|-
| 11:40{{nbsp}}pm || ''Turnstyle'' || 0.49
|-
| 12:10{{nbsp}}am || ''Live and Dangerous'' || 0.08
|-
| 4:40{{nbsp}}am || ''[[Prisoner: Cell Block H]]'' || 0.03
|-
| 5:30{{nbsp}}am || ''This is 5!'' || 0.03
|}

Overall, an estimated 2,490,000 tuned in to see Britain's fifth free channel launch, a figure higher than that achieved by the launch of [[Channel 4]], fourteen and a half years earlier.

The first advert shown on {{nowrap|Channel 5}} was for [[Chanel No. 5]] perfume.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/five-ten/646048|title=Five at ten|first=Ian|last=Derby|date=23 March 2007|access-date=10 May 2022|magazine=[[Campaign (magazine)|Campaign]]|quote=Channel 5 launched at 6pm on 30 March 1997. ... Fittingly, the first ad to run on the station was for [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]]. [[Kellogg's|Kellogg]], which made great play of also being around for the launch of ITV and Channel 4, appeared in the first {{abbr|ad|advert}} break with a spot specially shot for the launch night.}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/chanel-to-advertise-perfume-on-channel-5--104824|title=Chanel to advertise perfume on Channel 5|date=1 April 1997|access-date=10 May 2022|quote=[[Coco Chanel|Chanel]], perfume giant, is set to be the first advertiser on Channel 5, as it shows a new commercial for its [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]] perfume. The film will be shown once on Channel 5, and then kept on ice until Christmas 1997|magazine=Telecom Paper}}</ref>

====Re-brand as Five (2002)====
On 16 September 2002, Channel 5 re-branded to Five, in a multimillion-pound project directed by [[Trevor Beattie]]. The channel's director of marketing at the time, David Pullen, said: {{cquote|This campaign set out to achieve three key objectives: to clarify the channel's creative strategy; to refresh the channel's on-screen identity; and to address the gap between the common perceptions of Five and the new reality of our programming – stimulating viewers' reappraisal of Five's programmes and brand.
Channel 5 was a name; 'Five' is a brand. 'Five' as a brand reflects the evolution the channel is undergoing in programming and in becoming a more confident and distinctive viewer proposition.}}

===Northern & Shell Ownership (2010)===
Five was taken over by [[Richard Desmond]]'s publishing group [[Northern & Shell]] on 23 July 2010 for £103.5 million.<ref name="N&Sacquisition">{{Cite news
| title = UK: Media tycoon Desmond seals deal for Five
| work = The Spy Report
| publisher = Media Spy
| date = 24 July 2010
| url = http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100727091613/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-date = 27 July 2010
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition2">{{Cite news
| title = Richard Desmond promises Channel Five 'investment, drive and leadership'
| work = The Guardian
| date = 23 July 2010
| url = https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/23/richard-desmond-channel-five1
| access-date = 24 July 2010
| first=James
| last=Robinson
| location=London
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition3">{{cite press release
| publisher = RTL Group
| date = 23 July 2010
| title = RTL Group sells UK broadcaster Five
| url = http://www.rtlgroup.com/en/press_releases/2010/rtl_group_sells_uk_broadcaster.cfm
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref> Desmond pledged to top up the broadcaster's total budget to about £1.5bn over the next five years, including new investment of £50m to £100m a year to boost programming and the equivalent of £20m promoting the channel and its shows in a marketing campaign in Northern & Shell publications.<ref>{{cite news |title=Channel 5 chief reassures staff as experts question strategy |author=Sweney, Mark |work=The Guardian |date=27 July 2010 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/27/channel-five-richard-desmond |location=London}}</ref>

Upon completing his takeover of Five on 23 July 2010, Richard Desmond remarked; "I prefer Channel 5 to Five, but... we haven't met with the team yet to discuss these sorts of details".<ref>{{cite news |title=New Five owner Desmond eyes Corrie |work=Express.co.uk |date=23 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/188784/New-Five-owner-Desmond-eyes-Corrie }}</ref> The day after, Desmond's ''[[Daily Express]]'' newspaper noted that the channel's name was to change: "From today the rather vague 'Five' (Five what? Days of the week? Fingers?) reverts to the much more informative Channel 5".<ref name="Great new era">{{cite news |title=Channel 5: Great new era for British television |author=Abbott, Brendan |work=Express.co.uk |date=24 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/188853/Channel-5-Great-new-era-for-British-television }}</ref> On 11 August 2010, Desmond confirmed the restoration of the original name used from 1997 to 2002.<ref name=DesReb/> The restoration was revealed onscreen on 14 February 2011.

The relaunch also saw investment in a range of new programming with the debut of the (now-cancelled) nightly entertainment show ''[[OK! TV]]''.<ref name=5relaunch>[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/11/channel-5-candy-bar-girls Richard Desmond's Channel 5 to air reality show set in lesbian bar] guardian.co.uk, 11 February 2011</ref><ref name=5ds>[http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a303270/illusion-show-heads-up-channel-5-season/ Illusion show heads up Channel 5 season] Digital Spy, 11 February 2011</ref> Audience figures for the relaunch were boosted with increased viewing figures for the main ''5 News'' bulletins and improved figures for ''OK! TV'' in the 6.30 p.m. slot over its predecessor ''[[Live from Studio Five]]''.<ref>Jason Deans [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/15/channel-5-relaunch-ok-tv Channel 5 relaunch does OK!] guardian.co.uk, 15 February 2011</ref> On 18 August 2011, Channel 5 relaunched ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', starting with ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 8]]'' and followed by ''[[Big Brother 12 (UK)|Big Brother 12]]'', having bought the rights to air the programme following its cancellation by Channel 4 in April 2011. The deal was worth a reported £200 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Andrews |first=Amanda |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Big Brother to return this year on Channel 5 |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=6 April 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014 |location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The show helped the channel's viewing figures and audience share to rise slightly year-on-year, from 4.4% to 4.5%, in 2012. It was only achieved by Channel 5 and BBC One later in 2012; all other terrestrial broadcasters fell in comparison.<ref>{{cite news|last=Plunkett |first=John |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share |title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase their audience share in 2012 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=10 January 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

In 2013, [[Ben Frow]], the channel's Director of Programming, revealed that the station would be moving away from broadcasting just American imports, by introducing shows from other countries such as [[Canada]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] and [[Australia]] to the schedules. The station has since begun screening the Australian prison drama ''[[Wentworth (TV series)|Wentworth Prison]]'' and the Irish gangland series ''[[Love/Hate (TV series)|Love/Hate]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Munn |first=Patrick |url=http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2013/05/la-screenings-2013-channel-4-channel-5s-new-acquisitions-teams-less-bullish-on-us-content/ |title=LA Screenings: Channel 4 & Channel 5's New Acquisitions Teams Less Bullish On U.S. Content? |website=Tvwise.co.uk |date=9 May 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

===Viacom Ownership (2014)===
In January 2014, it was reported that [[Richard Desmond]] was looking at selling Channel 5 for up to £700 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/jan/02/richard-desmond-sale-channel-5 |title=Richard Desmond appoints Barclays to explore sale of Channel 5 |newspaper=The Guardian |date=2 January 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref> On 1 May 2014, Desmond agreed to sell Channel 5 to [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom"/> The deal was approved on 10 September 2014 and at the same time, it was announced that it was to co-commission programmes with its pay channels such as [[Nickelodeon (UK and Ireland)|Nickelodeon]] and [[MTV (UK and Ireland)|MTV]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/sep/10/viacom-channel-5-joint-commissions-takeover-deal-closes |title=Viacom and Channel 5 unveil joint commissions as takeover deal closes |work=The Guardian |date=10 September 2014 |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>

Under Viacom, the channel planned to increase its original programming output, increasing its budget by 10%. On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 also unveiled an overhauled brand, meant to reflect a new remit of "Spirited TV with an Emotional Heart".<ref name="independent-newlogo2016"/>

In December 2019, Viacom re-merged with [[CBS Corporation]], forming [[ViacomCBS]] and making Channel 5 a sister to [[CBS]] in the United States and [[Network 10]] in Australia. Channel 5 received Channel of the Year honours from the [[Royal Television Society]] and [[Broadcast Awards]] in 2020, with judges for both recognising the network's expansion under ViacomCBS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibc.org/trends/rts-unveils-2020-programme-awards-winners/5602.article|title=RTS UNVEILS 2020 PROGRAMME AWARDS WINNERS|website=IBC.org|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-awards-2020/c5-scoops-broadcast-awards-channel-of-the-year/5146926.article|title=C5 scoops Broadcast Awards channel of the year|website=Broadcastnow.co.uk|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref>

It was announced in December 2021 that Channel 5 had joined [[Everyone TV|Digital UK (now Everyone TV)]], the organisation responsible for Freeview and Freesat, becoming the last of the UK's major Public Service Broadcasters to join the body.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/corporate/news/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Freeview.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/channel-5-coowner-freeview-freesat/|title = Channel 5 Becomes Co-Owner in Freeview and Freesat|website=Cordbusters.co.uk|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref>

==Availability==
===Cable===
* [[Virgin Media]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD) and Channel 305 (+1)

===IPTV===
* [[Sky Glass]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105
===Online===
* [[TVPlayer]]: [http://www.tvplayer.com/watch/five Watch live]
* [[Sky Go]]: [https://go.sky.com Watch live]
* Virgin TV Go: [https://virgintvgo.virginmedia.com Watch live]
* [[Pluto TV]]: [https://pluto.tv Watch live]
===Satellite===
* [[Freesat]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (SD & HD) and Channel 128 (+1)
* [[Sky UK|Sky]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD), Channel 205 (+1) and Channel 805 (SD)
===Terrestrial===
* [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 5 (SD), Channel 46 (+1) and Channel 105 (HD)

==Broadcasting and reception==
The British frequency plan had only allowed for four channels to be transmitted over the whole of the UK using analogue terrestrial transmitters, but the ITC identified that [[Ultra high frequency|UHF]] channels 35 and 37 could provide coverage for around 70% of the UK population. These channels were used by many domestic video recorders for RF connection to television sets. Before the channel could launch, the broadcaster had to provide over-the-phone instructions or visit any home that complained, to either retune the video recorder or fit a filter to completely block the Channel 5 signal.

For many transmitters, channels 35 and 37 were 'out of the group', which meant that the roof-top receiving [[Antenna (radio)|aerials]] were not designed to cover Channel 5's broadcast channels. Many people either could not receive the channel at all or required a new aerial. The broadcaster progressively added to the transmitters to improve the analogue terrestrial coverage since that time. From 23 April 1997, the channel was also provided on the analogue [[SES Astra|Astra]] satellite service, which enabled people outside the terrestrial reception areas to receive it via a dish.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm |title = Channel 5|website=625.uk.com}}</ref>

Unlike the other four analogue [[British television]] channels, the channel could not be received via analogue terrestrial broadcasts in many areas, including some parts of the south coast of England where the signal would otherwise interfere with signals from television stations in [[France]]; many areas of [[North East England]], especially around the major [[Tyne & Wear]] conurbation; many areas in [[Scotland]]; most of [[Wales]], most of [[Northern Ireland]] and parts of [[Cumbria]]. The channel is available on all digital platforms ([[Freesat]], [[Sky UK|Sky]] satellite, [[IPTV]] and [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] digital terrestrial, and also most cable operators). On 5 November 2008, the channel launched on digital satellite service Freesat, on the [[Astra 28.2°E]] satellites.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.techradar.com/news/television/five-s-freesat-arrival-confirmed-482097|title=Five's Freesat arrival confirmed | date = 5 November 2008| publisher = TechRadar| author = Patrick Goss}}</ref>

It was the first analogue channel in the UK to use a permanent [[digital on-screen graphic]], though this was removed in September 2002; however, the children's programming strands kept the DOG. In October 2007, the channel's logo returned to the screen.

Channel 5 is available in [[Switzerland]] on Swisscom TV and [[Cablecom]].

On 30 September 2009, the channel temporarily ceased broadcasting on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] from around 9:30{{nbsp}}am until midday. This was due to changes to the Freeview platform, which necessitated moving Channel 5 from a commercial multiplex to a [[public service broadcasting]] multiplex. This was to increase the coverage of the channel from around 70% to 99% of the country by using [[relay transmitters]]: these only carried the three PSB multiplexes but did not carry the three commercial multiplexes.

On 20 September 2019, it was announced that Channel 5 had joined [[BritBox]], a digital video subscription service created by the [[BBC]] and [[ITV plc|ITV]].<ref name="BritBox">{{Cite press release |title=Channel 5 and Comedy Central join BritBox line-up}}</ref>

==Subsidiary channels==

=== Channel 5 HD ===
[[File:Channel 5 HD logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|HD logo used since 2020]]
Channel 5 HD is a [[high-definition television|high-definition]] [[simulcast]] of Channel 5. The channel launched on [[Sky UK|Sky]] Channel 171 and [[Virgin Media]] channel 150 on 13 July 2010.<ref name="Five HD Sky">{{cite web| url = http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100323084336/http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-date = 23 March 2010 | title=Five to Make HD Debut on Sky this Summer | date = 17 March 2010 | publisher = British Sky Broadcasting | access-date = 13 July 2010}}</ref><ref name="Five HD VM">{{cite web| url = http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205406&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1446758&highlight= | title=A Virgin Media high five for High Definition Five | date = 13 July 2010 | publisher = Virgin Media | access-date = 13 July 2010}} {{Dead link|date=October 2015}}</ref> In the Summer of 2015, Channel 5 and Channel 5 HD switched places, with Channel 5 HD now being located in Channel 5's original space of Channel 105.

Upon the launch, only the Australian soaps ''Neighbours'' and ''Home and Away'' were shown in HD, with the letters HD placed in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Channel 5 HD was due to launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] in 2010 but was unable to reach the 'key criteria' to keep its slot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/television/ofcom-hands-five-s-freeview-hd-slot-back-to-bbc-676901|title=Ofcom hands Five's Freeview HD slot back to BBC|publisher=Tech Radar|date=15 May 2010}}</ref> In 2011 Channel 5 HD was the sole applicant for a fifth high-definition channel slot on Freeview,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2011/11/01/channel-5-takes-freeview-hd-slot/|title=Channel 5 takes Freeview HD slot|publisher=Broadband TV News|date=1 November 2011}}</ref> intending to launch in spring or early summer 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|title=Response to Ofcom's Third Invitation to Apply for DTT Multiplex B Capacity|publisher=Ofcom|date=17 October 2011|access-date=13 November 2011|archive-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430160919/http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 15 December 2011, Channel 5 dropped its bid to take the fifth slot after being unable to resolve "issues of commercial importance".<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/dec/16/channel-5-hd-freeview-ofcom|title=Channel 5 again ditches plans to launch HD channel on Freeview|work=The Guardian|date=15 December 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> Channel 5 said it "remains committed" to having an HD channel on Freeview in the future.<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD" />

In October 2013, Channel 5 HD became a subscription channel on the Sky satellite platform. Previously, it was available as a [[free-to-view]] channel, but is now only available to Sky 'Family Bundle' customers or those with the HD pack.

On 27 April 2016, Channel 5 HD test transmissions started on Freeview Mux. BBCB (CH105).

On 4 May 2016, Channel 5 HD became free-to-air, coinciding with its launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Freesat]].

=== Channel 5 +1 ===
[[File:Channel 5 +1 logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Timeshift logo used since 2020]]
The [[timeshift channel|time-shifted]] Channel 5 +1 was launched on [[Freesat]], [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Sky UK|Sky]] on 6 December 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a353410/channel-51-to-launch-on-december-6/|title=Channel 5+1 to launch on December 6|publisher=Digital Spy|date=29 November 2011}}</ref> The channel was also expected to be made available via [[Virgin Media]] during 2012,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/nov/03/richard-desmond-channel-5-plus-1|title=Desmond to launch Channel 5+1|work=The Guardian|date=3 November 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> eventually launching on 25 October 2012. As with other similar '+1' services, Channel 5 +1 rebroadcasts Channel 5's entire programming output on a one-hour time delay, though the 'Supercasino' commercial gaming block is blacked out on the timeshift. The launch of Channel 5 +1 meant all three of the UK's commercial PSB services – ITV/STV/UTV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – now have one-hour timeshifts.

==Idents==
===1997–2002===
[[File:Channel 5 Old Logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 1997 to 2002]]
[[File:Channel 5 1997 ident, Variant I.jpeg|thumb|upright=0.7|One of the original idents used by Channel 5 from 1997 to 2002|alt=]]
The original Channel 5 logo was a numeric "5" within a circle, sometimes accompanied by "candy stripes" of five colours (an idea based on the colour bars used by vision engineers to monitor picture output). Between 30 March 1997 and 15 September 2002, Channel 5 was the only UK terrestrial channel to display a [[digital on-screen graphic]] (DOG) in the top left-hand corner. On some programmes in the channel's early years, [[commercial break]]s were introduced by an "end of part one" sign emerging horizontally from the DOG; when the programme returned after the break, this would become a "part two" sign, which then disappears back into the DOG.

On 14 April 1997, Teletext reported that 70% of viewers who took part in a poll were in favour of removing the DOG. Channel 5 refused to remove it, though they did state that since launch, the DOG had been toned down. Channel 5 explained their reasons for keeping the DOG on screen, in an interview on 30 March 1997, they explained that:<ref>[http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five Channel 5 is Five] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930182530/http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five |date=30 September 2008 }} Dog Watch!</ref>

{{cquote|Five's candy stripes are intended to join the [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] tick, the [[Levi's]] tab and the three [[Adidas]] stripes as signifiers of belonging...
Brand identity is the new holy grail of marketing... Product recognition is the winning move in the new consumer system. Five is being sold like a car or a running shoe. Not surprisingly it will be the first of our terrestrial channels to wear its own label on the outside...
"Consumers are very brand-conscious these days..." "...and we are definitely describing ourselves as a very modern channel. It would be curious to launch an old-fashioned channel without an image in the era of Next, Levi's and Nike.}}

On 6 September 1999, Channel 5 launched its new 'celebrity' idents, making the candy stripe more frequently used in idents and graphics, most notably in a hole in the backdrop of the idents. The set of idents was refreshed on 11 September 2000, as well as new idents from 4 March 2002, featuring the logo on coloured backgrounds by going widescreen. These idents were used until a major rebrand on 16 September 2002.

===2002–2008===
[[File:Five.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2002 to 2008]]
In 2002, Channel 5 decided to drop the word 'Channel' from its name and refer to the channel as 'Five'. A new look was launched on 16 September 2002 featuring live-action footage with the new logo sliding in from the left of the screen. The new idents would sometimes be accompanied by pieces of chart music, such as [[Children (composition)|Children]] by [[Robert Miles]]. The new look made frequent use of the [[Helvetica]] typeface. The informal name "Five" was used in early continuity announcements and idents containing a lowercase 'five' had been used on the channel from the launch.

The final set with this logo was launched on 23 May 2006, based on four-letter words such as Hope, Fast and Love. The idents at first did not feature the logo,<ref>{{cite web|last=Deans |first=Jason |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/jan/20/channel5.marketingandpr |title=Five gets emotional in onscreen revamp |work=The Guardian |date=20 January 2006 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref> but the idents were revised on 2 January 2007 to include the word Five again.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tvlive.org.uk/tv-presentation/channel-5/channel-5/2006-2008/five-idents-2006-2008/|title=Five: Idents 2006–2008|date=27 March 2017|work=TV Live|access-date=14 May 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

===2008–2011===
[[File:Five logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2008 to 2011]]
On 6 October 2008 at 9 pm, Five launched and aired a new look, replacing the lower-case "five" logo with an upper-case "FIVE" in a circle occasionally with pink, turquoise and purple light effects. The rebrand was conducted by DixonBaxi, and according to them, the new look was "more vocal, expressive and creative". The relaunch included a mix of live-action and CGI idents; some of these included supermarket trolleys, the Food Chain, Invisible Superheroes and Drawings.

The look was refreshed in July 2009, making the logo notably larger, and the circle becoming red. As part of the refresh, special idents were made for popular shows such as ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Paul Merton in Europe]]'', ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[The Gadget Show]]'' and ''[[FlashForward]]'' with the 2008 set being withdrawn except for the 'news safe' CGI idents. In February 2010, an additional ident was introduced, featuring a CGI aurora forming the logo tilted on its side. This was used at closedown and, sometimes, before news bulletins.

===2011–2016===
[[File:Channel 5 logo 2011.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2011 to 2016]]
After the takeover by [[Richard Desmond]]'s [[Northern & Shell]], major changes and considerable financial investment were promised by the new owners, alongside a return to the 'Channel 5' moniker.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a259893/five-to-rebrand-as-channel-5/ 'Five to rebrand as Channel 5'] Digital Spy, 11 August 2010</ref>

In October 2010, Desmond revealed the station's new look and confirmed its official on-screen identity as "Channel 5" during a press launch.<ref>Jane Clinton [http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/207205/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-launch-into-stratosphere Stars celebrate Channel 5 launch into stratosphere] Express.co.uk, 24 October 2010</ref> Desmond promoted these changes in his tabloid newspapers, the ''[[Daily Express]]'' and ''[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]''.<ref>Elisa Roche [http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/206468/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-s-exciting-future Stars celebrate Five's exciting future] ''Express.co.uk'', 20 October 2010</ref> There is also cross-promotion between Northern & Shell's newspaper and magazine titles with their websites promoted on the Channel 5 website. In 2010, afternoon movies on Channel 5 were sponsored by the ''Daily Express''.

As for the logo, the red circle was retained, however, the word "FIVE" was replaced with the numeral "5". The extended version of the logo has the word "CHANNEL" in upper case font to its left.<ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/channel-5-welcomed-into-desmonds-family/ Channel 5 welcomed into Desmond's family] ATV Network, 20 October 2010; Retrieved 21 October 2010</ref> The DOG revived the "5" motif, originally as a transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. From 18 February 2011, the DOG was modified to a white semi-transparent '5' on a faint grey circle. The DOG was later returned to the transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. On 5 March 2013, the DOG was moved into the 16:9 [[Safe area (television)|safe area]], along with the rest of their channels.

A range of new idents for Channel 5 was launched in February 2011 incorporating the "5" motif featuring live-action and [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] elements. They echo the predominantly red colour scheme of the channel's new corporate image, each based in a spacious studio with a large screen as the backdrop for the action. "Drums" features a drummer against a backdrop of animated shapes with the "5" appearing on a screen behind. In "Equaliser", a "5" contained in a cube emerges from a [[graphic equaliser]] display. "Imagination" features a battle between a toy dinosaur and a robot figure with the "5" logo imposed in neon lights (outlined). "VIP" features a model walking on a red carpet formed from the big screen with the logo formed out of the camera flashes. "Car Chase" features a police car chasing another car which eventually crashes 'through' the big screen with the logo being on the side of the police car. A generic ident with the Channel 5 logo pulsating on the studio screen was introduced in April 2012.<ref>[http://theident.gallery/five-2011.php Channel 5 : Current Idents] The Ident Gallery, 14 February 2011</ref> Several special idents have also been used for ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', ''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]'', ''Impossible?'', ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', ''[[The Bachelor (UK)|The Bachelor]]'', ''[[Europa League]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''Tamara Ecclestone: Billion $$ Girl'', ''It's All About Amy'', ''How to Take Stunning Pictures'', and ''[[The Gadget Show|The Gadget Show: World Tour]]'' also based around the same theme of the studio and screen.<ref>[http://www.thisisfive.co.uk/ident2011a.shtml Channel 5 Idents February 2011 – Present] thisisfive.co.uk, 14 February 2011</ref> Programme preview cards feature the font "Gotham" in upper case. Break bumpers featured the "5" logo in the left-hand corner of the screen with a pattern of circles radiating out from the logo in an alternating red and black colour scheme.

This logo was retired from use on 10 February 2016; a virtually identical logo would later be used by American [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] affiliate [[WEWS-TV]] in [[Cleveland, Ohio]] beginning in September of that year, albeit in a blue colour.

===2016–2020===
On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 launched a new logo across all of its properties—a segmented 5 which can be rendered with various designs and animations, alongside a new series of "cinematic" idents, and break bumpers with text messages on them. The new branding was meant to signify a more upmarket and "creative" positioning for the broadcaster; vice-president of marketing Jo Bacon explained that "Our core proposition is Spirited TV, with emotional heart, reflecting the diverse, lively, colourful and creative content that has been the driving force behind our new strategic approach." Critics noted similarities between 5's new logo and that of competitor [[Channel 4]]. However, Bacon contrasted Channel 4, explaining that "our content allows millions of normal people access to diverse entertainment with no fuss. We are a playful challenger brand and can appeal to all audiences. The rebrand is a big opportunity to redefine the DNA of the Channel 5 brand and how it is perceived." [[5Star]] and [[5USA]] also adopted the new logo, while the catch-up service Demand 5 was renamed My5.<ref name="independent-newlogo2016">{{cite news|title=Channel 5 tilts at Channel 4 with 'emotional' post-Richard Desmond rebrand|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/channel-5-tilts-at-channel-4-with-emotional-post-richard-desmond-rebrand-a6863441.html|access-date=11 February 2016|work=The Independent|date=11 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Channel 5 rebrands as it claims its 'diverse' content doesn't get the credit it deserves|url=https://www.marketingweek.com/2016/02/09/channel-5-rebrands-to-give-its-diverse-content-the-credit-it-deserves/|website=Marketing Week|access-date=11 February 2016|date=9 February 2016}}</ref>

===2020-present===

The idents were changed on 26 February 2020 with a new set focusing more on the logo on coloured backdrops pink, green, orange, blue, teal and black.

==Audience share==
Below are the official audience shares in per cent for Channel 5 since its launch in 1997. Data provided by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |title=Total viewing summary – monthly |publisher=BARB |access-date=3 January 2014 |archive-date=25 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125052445/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The channel consistently is the fifth most watched channel in the country, usually being beaten by main rivals BBC One, BBC Two, ITV and Channel 4.

Audience share rose consistently for the first seven years of broadcast, reaching a peak of 6.6% in 2004. Two years later the audience share had dropped to under 5.0%. In 2012, the audience share rose to 4.5%, the first yearly rise for the channel in audience share since 2009. In July 2013, Channel 5 overtook Channel 4 when taking into account consolidated shares, for the first time. As of 2020 (the last full year published by BARB), the channel averages 4.1% of the total audience share.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Audience share
|-

| {{center|1997}}
| {{center|2.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1998}}
| {{center|4.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1999}}
| {{center|5.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2000}}
| {{center|5.7%}}
|-
| {{center|2001}}
| {{center|5.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2002}}
| {{center|6.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2003}}
| {{center|6.5%}}
|-
| {{center|2004}}
| {{center|6.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2005}}
| {{center|6.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2006}}
| {{center|4.9%}}
|-
| {{center|2007}}
| {{center|5.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2008}}
| {{center|4.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2009}}
| {{center|4.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2010}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20101201&period%5B%5D=20101101&period%5B%5D=20101001&period%5B%5D=20100901&period%5B%5D=20100801&period%5B%5D=20100701&period%5B%5D=20100601&period%5B%5D=20100501&period%5B%5D=20100401&period%5B%5D=20100301&period%5B%5D=20100201&period%5B%5D=20100101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2011}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20110701&period%5B%5D=20110601&period%5B%5D=20110501&period%5B%5D=20110401&period%5B%5D=20110301&period%5B%5D=20110201&period%5B%5D=20110101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2012}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite news|title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase audience share|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share|quotation=Annual Total Viewing Summary|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=19 January 2013|location=London|first=John|last=Plunkett|date=10 January 2013}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2013}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{cite web|title=Total viewing summary – monthly|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|publisher=BARB|access-date=31 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809040604/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|archive-date=9 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2014}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2015 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2015 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Barb_Viewing_Report_2015.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2015}}
| {{center|4.3%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2016 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2016 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BARB-Viewing-Report-2016.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2016}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2017 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2017 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2017}}
| {{center|4.2%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2018 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2018 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017_FINAL_LR-May-2018.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2018}}
| {{center|4.0%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2019 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2019 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2019_32pp_FINAL-1.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2019}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2020 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2020_32pp_spreads_FINAL.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2020}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2021 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Barb-Viewing-Report-June-2021.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2021}}
| {{center|4.9%<ref name="Monthly Viewing">{{Cite web |title=Monthly Viewing |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/monthly-viewing/ |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>{{refn|group=note|As of December 2021.}}}}
|-
| {{center|2022}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref name="Monthly Viewing" />{{refn|group=note|As of June 2022.}}}}
|}

==Programming==
{{Main|Channel 5 (British TV channel) programming}}
Channel 5, like all public service broadcasters, broadcasts a wide variety of programmes. The channel mainly broadcasts documentaries and drama with a few entertainment programmes, reality television and quiz shows in the schedule. In the early days, the channel was known for a high number of imported American dramas, including the broadcast rights to ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' and ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' spin-offs, ''[[NCIS: New Orleans]]'' and ''[[CSI: Cyber]]'', all of which Channel 5 had acquired by October 2014.<ref name="CSI">{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/oct/14/channel-5-ncis-new-orleans-csi-cyber-viacom-programming-budget |title=Channel 5 acquires NCIS: New Orleans and CSI: Cyber |last=Sweney |first=Mark |date=14 October 2014 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=27 October 2019}}</ref> By 2021, the rights to these shows had either expired or these titles were moved over to Channel 5's sister channels as the channel decided to focus its drama budget on its 'Original Dramas'.

The channel broadcasts some sports events not covered by other broadcasters but is notable for having been for several years the only terrestrial channel to show [[cricket]], in the shape of highlights of England's summer [[Test cricket|test matches]] and [[One Day International|one-day games]]. It also broadcasts its [[5 News|news service]], which is currently produced by [[ITN]] but was produced between 2005 and 2012 by [[Sky News]].<ref>{{cite news|title=ITN Re-Appointed to produce 5 News|url=http://www.itn.co.uk/press-releases/itn-re-appointed-to-produce-5-news/|access-date=8 November 2011|newspaper=ITN|date=8 November 2011}}</ref>

The channel frequently sticks to a regular schedule during the day, which during the 2010s included a phone-in chat show at 9:15 am (currently ''[[Jeremy Vine (TV show)|Jeremy Vine]]'', which replaced ''[[The Wright Stuff]]'' in 2018), TV movies in the afternoon, after the Australian soap, ''[[Home and Away]]''. ''[[5 News]]'' programmes go out between 5 pm and 6{{nbsp}}pm.

Flagship programmes for the channel include shows about farming, trains and royalty such as ''Our Yorkshire Farm'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/our-yorkshire-farm|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> ''Springtime On The Farm''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28dayratings-05april|title = 28-Day Ratings: 05-11 April 2021|date = 14 May 2021}}</ref> and ''World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> Saturday night royal documentaries have been a rating winner for Channel 5, with programmes about past members of the British Royal Family also getting good viewing figures, with a programme about [[George V|King George V]] (whose reign was from 6 May 1910 until 20 January 1936) achieving a rating of 1.4 million viewers when it was first broadcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.televisual.com/news/ben-frow-pledges-to-shake-up-channel-5-programming/ |title=Ben Frow pledges to 'shake up' Channel 5 programming |website=Televisual.com |date= 25 August 2020|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

The channel has picked up some formats in the last 20 years that have been previously broadcast on other channels. These programmes have included titles such as Celebrity Big Brother (ex-Channel 4, becoming shared between Channel 5 and MTV), Blind Date (ex-ITV) and the nightly quiz show Eggheads<ref>{{cite web|author=17 Nov |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-eggheads-s2commission |title=CHANNEL 5 ORDER SECOND SERVING OF EGGHEADS |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 17 November 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> (previously broadcast on BBC Two). In the early 2000s it was also the home of ''Fifth Gear'', a continuation of the original incarnation of the [[BBC]] show ''[[Top Gear (1977 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' with ex-presenters [[Quentin Willson]], Tiff Needell, and Vicki Butler-Henderson, presenting the consumer advice series on Channel 5,<ref>{{cite news|author= Timms, Dominic|date= 15 November 2001|url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/top-gear-drives-over-to-c5/1185599.article|title= Top Gear drives over to C5|work= [[Broadcast (magazine)|Broadcast]]|publisher= Emap Media}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Top Gear team switch lanes |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1657807.stm |date=15 November 2001 |publisher=BBC News Online }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/entertainment/news/a29300/tiff-needell-fifth-gear-cancelled/|title=Tiff Needell's "Fifth Gear" Has Been Cancelled|date=24 May 2016|website=Road & Track|access-date=25 May 2016}}</ref> whilst the BBC version of ''Top Gear'' became more of an entertainment car show.

Children's programming begins at 6{{nbsp}}am every day with ''[[Milkshake!]]'' showing children's programmes include ''[[Thomas and Friends]]'', ''[[PAW Patrol]]'', ''[[Peppa Pig]]'', ''[[Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom]]'', ''[[Little Princess (British TV series)|Little Princess]]'', ''[[Fifi and the Flowertots]]'', ''[[Roary the Racing Car]]'' ''[[Fireman Sam]]'' '' [[Joshua Jones (TV series)|Joshua Jones]]'' and many more.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel5.com/tv-guide |title=Schedule |publisher=Channel 5 |access-date=5 May 2013}}</ref>

In 2021, Channel 5 scheduled many music documentaries and countdowns on Friday nights, with shows such as ''Greatest Hits of the 80s'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?sd=24-09-2021%2020:00|title = TV listings guide|website=Radiotimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=4 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004122955/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/greatest-hits-of-the-80s/|title = Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref> ''The Story of Songs''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-story-of-the-songs/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> and ''Britain's Biggest 90s Hits''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009165801/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/britains-favourite-songs/|title = My5}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.my5.tv/britain-s-favourite-songs/season-1/britain-s-favourite-songs-1990|title=My5|website=My5.tv}}</ref> made by Viacom International Studios UK, the British production arm of owner [[ViacomCBS]].

In September 2021, Ofcom approved the removal of Channel 5's 6.30 pm news slot for the channel to schedule ''Neighbours'' at 6 pm and ''Eggheads'' at 6.30 pm (with a new hour-long ''5 News'' programme going out at 5 pm).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/ofcom-c5newsapproval|title = Ofcom Approve Changes to Channel 5 News|website=Tvzoneuk.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a37721453/home-and-away-loses-channel-5-evening-slot/|title = Home and Away to lose evening slot on Channel 5|website = [[Digital Spy]]|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://advanced-television.com/2021/09/24/channel-5-extends-evening-news/|title = Channel 5 extends evening news|website=Advanced-television.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref> These changes saw the early evening repeat of ''Home and Away'' moved to 5Star, with the Australian soap only broadcast on the main channel at lunchtime. The first-hour long-version of ''5 News at 5'' was broadcast by Channel 5 on 8 November 2021, with the programme still produced for the channel by ITN. ''5 News at 5'' is presented by Sian Williams and Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, and has a live reporting team across the UK.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/5news-8novrelaunch |title=CHANNEL 5 NEWS TO RELAUNCH ON 8th NOVEMBER WITH HOUR LONG EDITION |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 25 October 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

Also at the start of November 2021, [[P. D. James]]' adaptation of ''[[Dalgliesh (TV series)|Dalgliesh]]'' debuted on the channel with four million viewers, while ''Our Yorkshire Farm'' achieved a rating of 3,260,437. On Saturday nights, the network's other new drama ''The Madame Blanc Mysteries'' was drawing in over two million viewers to the channel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/7daysbr-01november |title=7-DAY RATINGS BREAKDOWN: 01-07 NOVEMBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=7 November 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

In February 2022, Channel 5 confirmed funding for ''Neighbours'' would be stopped with the production shutting down and the last episode aired 29 July 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/feb/06/neighbours-needs-good-friends-to-survive-after-uk-network-axes-iconic-soap|title = Neighbours needs good friends to survive after UK network axes iconic soap|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/dec/31/the-person-who-got-me-through-2021-dr-karl-kennedy-in-neighbours-was-strangely-reassuring|title = The person who got me through 2021: Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours was strangely reassuring|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 31 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60277939|title=Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show|work=BBC News|date=6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/neighbours-tv-soap-will-be-axed-as-channel-5-increases-investment-in-uk-drama-12534254|title = Neighbours: TV soap will be axed from schedule as Channel 5 increases investment in UK drama}}</ref> As Paramount Global's 10 Peach scheduled the last episode for 7.30 pm on 28 July 2022 in Australia,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/07/farewell-to-neighbours-i-really-wanted-it-to-be-a-celebration-of-the-past-the-present.html | title=Farewell to Neighbours: "I really wanted it to be a celebration of the past & the present." {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/neighbours-finale-to-be-simulcast-on-10-and-10-peach-in-july/ |title=Neighbours finale to be simulcast on 10 and 10 Peach in July |publisher=Mediaweek.com.au |date=1 July 2022 |accessdate=3 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/tv-guide | title=Freeview Australia }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/watch-tv/shows/da71b4db-5fbe-4e5f-bd91-f5eda6def17f | title=Watch Neighbours on Freeview FV }}</ref> Channel 5 brought back the broadcast<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?ts=1659121200000 | title=TV listings guide }}</ref> of the final episode<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/03/10-peach-doubles-up-on-neighbours-episodes-in-time-for-finale.html | title=10 Peach doubles up on Neighbours episodes in time for finale {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref> a few days to 29 July 2022, with ''The Finale''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pr-neighboursfinale-2 | title=Neighbours: The Finale {{pipe}} Preview (Channel 5) | date=24 July 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-566p2l/neighbours/episodes/?episode=b-qhg6rn | title=Neighbours (TV Series) }}</ref> becoming part of a ''Neighbours'' night alongside the Viacom UK<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/entertainment-and-comedy/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> programmes ''Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-street-to-hollywood/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-jf2xq1/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-st-to-hollywood/ | title=Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood }}</ref> and ''Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially For You''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ddwxps/neighbours-all-the-pop-hits-more-especially-for-you/ | title=Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially for You }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/2994-2/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> In addition, the 'Spirit of Queensland' episode of the channel's Bill Nighy narrated luxury train travel series was held back a week<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 22 July 2022</ref> with the Al Andalus train journey from [[Seville]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bp6gnn/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys-season-6/?episode=b-z9p3u1 | title=World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys Season 6 }}</ref> taking its place on 22 July and the [[Brisbane]] to [[Cairns]] trip's title amended to ''Australia's Most Scenic Railway Journeys'' to fit in with the ''Neighbours'' theme night on 29 July 2022.

On 7 September 2022, a two-part day-by-day documentary with Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/great-smog-1952-when-london-brought-knees-thousands-died/ | title=The Great Smog of 1952: When London was brought to its knees and thousands died | newspaper=The Telegraph | date=7 September 2022 | last1=Rees | first1=Jasper }}</ref> called ''The Great Smog of 1952'' started with the second episode scheduled for the following night. With the death of [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]], the concluding part was dumped from the schedule after the channel went into a rolling royal documentary mode for the rest of the night. Their schedules for the following days were then amended to take out several thriller films, the over-night casino slots and documentaries which may have featured members of the Royal Family, like a forthcoming episode of ''The Cotswolds and Beyond with Pam Ayres'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-cotswolds-and-beyond-with-pam-ayres/season-2/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ukajud/the-cotswolds-with-pam-ayres-season-1/ | title=The Cotswolds with Pam Ayres Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pamayres-c5beyond | title=Pam Ayres Returns to Channel 5 with the Cotswolds and Beyond | date=25 May 2022 }}</ref> replacing these programmes with a range of their travel documentaries.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/recordings-may-fail-as-schedules-continue-to-change | title=Recordings may fail as schedules continue to change | date=9 September 2022 }}</ref> The second part of ''[[Great Smog of London|The Great Smog of 1952]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail/4789616/75286785/the-great-smog-winter-of-52 | title=The Great Smog: Winter of '52 on Channel 5 HD, Sat 17 Sep 1:00am – TV Guide UK TVGuide.co.uk }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.whattowatch.com/uk-tv-guide | title=UK TV Guide & Listings {{pipe}} What to Watch }}</ref> was rescheduled for 13 September 2022, with the documentary and a repeat of [[Paramount Pictures]]' award-winning romantic drama film, ''[[An Officer and a Gentleman]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/tv-guide | title=TV Guide }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/?catcolor=&systemid=7&thistime=19&thisday=9/13/2022&gridspan=03:00&view=0&gw=1327&adj=3 | title=TV Guide UK – TVGuide.co.uk, Film, Soaps, Sports, News for Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, Freesat & BT Vision }}</ref> replacing a double bill of murder investigations. ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'', ''The Yorkshire Vet'' and the last episode of ''The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo'' were kept in the schedule as previously listed, going out in hourly slots between 7 pm and 10 pm.

Even though the channel is known for its royal documentaries, on the day of the [[funeral of Queen Elizabeth II]] Channel 5 decided to go with a counter-alternative schedule to all the royal coverage due to being shown on the BBC, ITV and Sky, with their regular ''Home and Away'' episode and ''Jeremy Vine'' dropped to make way for family-friendly productions like ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Paddington (2019 TV series)|The Adventures of Paddington]]'' and ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/itv-to-simulcast-all-channels-as-broadcasters-clear-schedules-for-the-queens-funeral | title=ITV channels to simulcast as broadcasters clear schedules for the Queen's Funeral | date=14 September 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/channel-5-monday-tv-schedule-timings-newsupdate/ | title=Channel 5's Monday TV schedule confirmed – all the changes and timings }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a41246690/home-and-away-schedule-change-september-19/ | title=Home and Away dropped by Channel 5 on Queen's funeral day | website=[[Digital Spy]] | date=16 September 2022 }}</ref>

In November 2022, Channel 5 confirmed that one of their recent hits, ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', would not be returning to the channel in its original form, with a three-part spin-off programme called ''Beyond The Yorkshire Farm: Reuben & Clive'' due to be launched on the channel on 6 December 2022. This series will show the father and son farming duo launching a digging business venture which sees them in the Cumbrian village of [[Langwathby]] digging out a series of ponds.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.televisual.com/news/our-yorkshire-farm-ends-renegade-makes-spin-off/ | title=Renegade to make spin-off as Our Yorkshire Farm ends | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-yorkfarmends-ann1 | title=Our Yorkshire Farm Ends on Channel 5 as Spin-Off Series is Announced | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref>

==Most watched programmes==
The following is a list of the twelve most watched broadcasts on Channel 5 up to 5 March 2021, based on Live +28 data supplied by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/four-screen-dashboard |title= Weekly top programmes on four screens |website=Barb.co.uk |date=20 December 2020 |access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Rank !! Programme !! UK viewers (millions) !! Date
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 1 || ''[[The Drowning (TV series)|The Drowning]]'' || 6.10 || 1 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 2 || ''[[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Group 5|Euro 2000 Qualifier: Poland v England]]'' || 5.63 || 8 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 3 || ''[[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 9|World Cup Qualifier: Albania v England]]'' || 5.59 || 28 March 2001
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 4 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.57 || 2 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 5 || ''[[All Creatures Great and Small (2020 TV series)|All Creatures Great and Small]]'' || 5.49 || 1 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 6 || ''[[Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'' || 5.41 || 7 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 7 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.32 || 4 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 8 || ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (UK TV series)|Celebrity Big Brother]]'' || 5.27 || 18 August 2011
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 9 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.22 || 15 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 10 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.17 || 6 October 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 11 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.16 || 3 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 12 || ''[[The X-Files (season 10)|The X-Files]]'' || 5.10 || 8 February 2016
|}

==5 Text==
From 1997 to 2011 Channel 5 operated its analogue [[teletext]] service providing a basic range of programme listings, film summaries and programme previews of Channel 5 content. The service was provided by [[Sky Text]] until 2002 when [[Teletext Ltd.]] took over as the provider of Channel 5's Teletext service.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvwhirl.co.uk/teletext/channel-5-teletext/|title=TV Whirl – 5Text|website=Tvwhirl.co.uk}}</ref> The service was withdrawn due to the digital switchover and the shift to the Internet and social media.

==Channel 5 on Pluto TV==
As of December 2021, Channel 5 has several channels streaming 24 hours a day on [[Paramount Global]]'s [[Free ad-supported streaming television|free TV app]] [[Pluto TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/pluto-tv-sci-fi-gb|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com">{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-launches-new-services-on-pluto-tv|title=Channel 5 launches new services on Pluto TV|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date=14 December 2021}}</ref> The channels include:
* 5 Building Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with titles including [[Michael Buerk|Michael Buerk's]] documentary ''Building Victorian Britain: The Great Stink'' and ''[[George Clarke (architect)|George Clarke's Build a New House in the Country]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details/episode-7-2017-2-7-ptv12|title = On Pluto TV|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Cops (the UK version of Pluto's ''Spike TV's Cops 24/7'' channel,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/pluto-tv-adds-the-5-new-channels-including-24-7-cops/|title = Pluto TV Adds 4 New Channels Including 24/7 Cops|date = 17 March 2020}}</ref> featuring episodes from ''Police Interceptors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-cops-gb/details/episode-14-1969-4-14|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Destination Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-destination-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free.|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (programmes include ''[[Walking Britain's Lost Railways]]'' with [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell]] and ''Britain By Bike With [[Larry Lamb|Larry]] & [[George Lamb]]'')
* 5 GPs<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with back-to-back episodes of ''GPs: Behind Closed Doors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details/episode-6-2013-4-6|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 ''Cruising with Jane McDonald'' (Back-to-back episodes of the [[Jane McDonald]] travel show, broadcast on the channel between 2017 and 2021)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-cruising-with-jane-mcdonald-gb/details?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttetuZHz9AIVkYBQBh0HkgsvEAAYASAAEgILS_D_BwE|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com"/>

==5 on The Farm==
5 on The Farm<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |title=What's on – 5 on the Farm Festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141604/https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> is Channel 5's festival which first took place at [[Cannon Hall Farm]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/event/5-on-the-farm/|title = 5 on the Farm – Cannon Hall Farm|website=Cannonhallfarm.co.uk| date=6 February 2021 }}</ref> in Cawthorne, South Yorkshire<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |title=Travel Options {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141559/https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> on August Bank Holiday Weekend in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |title=5 on the Farm Festival {{pipe}} Yorkshire {{pipe}} Buy Tickets Now |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141638/https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/channel-5-launches-new-5-farm-yorkshire-festival-3061806|title=Channel 5 launches new '5 on the farm' Yorkshire festival|website=Yorkshirepost.co.uk|date=9 December 2020 |access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> The three-day event was based around Channel 5's ''...on the Farm'' series (featuring series regulars Rob and Dave Nicholson, chef Tim Bilton as well as presenters Adam Henson, Helen Skelton, Jules Hudson and JB Gill) with appearances from people featuring in a range of Channel 5 programmes associated with farming, food and animals. These people included Peter Wright and Julian Norton from ''The Yorkshire Vet'', Reuben and [[Amanda Owen]] from ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', Ben Fogle from ''[[Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild|New Lives in the Wild]]'', Graeme Hall from ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'' and Stefan Gates from ''Secrets of Your Supermarket Food''. The festival also has an area for children branded as the ''Milkshake! Meadow'' which (in 2021) featured presenters Derek Moran, Jen Pringle and Kemi Majeks<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |title=Schedule {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival {{pipe}} August Bank Holiday 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141650/https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |title=Talent and Channel 5 Stars {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122142845/https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> alongside characters from ''Milkshake!'' including Peppa Pig, and Milkshake! Monkey and Fireman Sam.

==Criticism of the channel==
In a ''Radio Times'' interview with Mark Lawson,<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: 'Putting "Yorkshire" in the title gets good viewing figures' – The RT Interview by Mark Lawson: Ben Frow, pages 22 – 25</ref> Channel 5's director of programmes Ben Frow gave answers to some of the regular criticisms viewers had over the past few years about scheduling. Firstly, Channel 5 is known for giving programmes numerous programme titles, with the listing in the ''Radio Times'' not matching the EPG or the actual programme title. Secondly, a six-part series can be launched in a regular slot and then be dropped from the schedule after a few weeks (with the third series of [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell's]] ''Building the Impossible''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/building-the-impossible/season-3 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 2, 4 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 29 October – 4 November 2022</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 3, 11 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 5–11 November 2022</ref> dropped after one episode and replaced in its 9 pm slot by the repackaged ''The Dalgliesh Mysteries'').<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-dalgliesh-mysteries/season-1/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref> Frow apologised to all the ''Radio Times'' readers who were annoyed by these regular occurrences but explained that when listings go to press he does not know what the competition from other channels might be and so may have to retitle a programme to make it stand out on the EPG or temporarily remove that show from the schedule until there is a better place for it. For example, the programme ''Billion Dollar Holiday City''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bmapnr/billion-dollar-holiday-city-season-1/? | title=Billion Dollar Holiday City Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/billion-dollar-holiday-city | title=My5 }}</ref> which turned up in the Channel 5 schedule on 17 July 2022 before new episodes of the holiday series ''Bargain-Loving Brits by the Sea'' and ''The Cruise''<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 17 July 2022, page 60</ref> was a revised and retitled version of late-night programme ''Secret World of Las Vegas: 24/7''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/secret-world-of-las-vegas-24-7/season-1/episode-6 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.c21media.net/screenings/viacomcbs/the-secret-world-of-las-vegas-247/15427/ | title=The Secret World of Las Vegas 24/7 }}</ref> which originally was broadcast by the channel in 2019, and put into production as ''Vegas 24:7'' by Viacom Studios UK (now VIS UK).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com |title=Viacom Studios UK |website=viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref>

On 22 June 2022,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.techadvisor.com/article/743095/watch-paramount-plus.html | title=How to watch Paramount Plus in the UK }}</ref> Paramount Plus launched in the UK, with Channel 5 showing the first episode of the streaming series ''[[Halo (TV series)|Halo]]'' on that night as a 'taster'.<ref>''Radio Times'' 18–24 June 2022: Channel 5 television schedule for 22 June 2022, page 88</ref> However, the marketing around this episode made it look like it was a new free-to-air series that was going to continue on the channel and Paramount Plus every week, which resulted in the first of several Feedback letters to the ''Radio Times''<ref>''Radio Times'' 9–15 July 2022, Feedback letters pages as edited by Jane Hill, page 143</ref> about the practice of 'taster TV'. This time the viewer complained that this was just a 'puff piece' to get people to subscribe to a paid service and thought the practice might be against the channel's PSB commitments, while in the magazine's 20–26 August 2022 issue,<ref>''Radio Times'' page 142</ref> after one-off starter episodes of ''Halo'', ''La Brea'' and ''The Box''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/coming-to-paramount-plus-uk-august-2022/ | title=Coming to Paramount+ UK August 2022: New TV, Films and More | date=23 July 2022 }}</ref> had been shown on the channel, a piece of viewer criticism headlined "Taster TV is no good to me" was highlighted as the magazine's ''Letter of the Week''.

in November 27 2023 Channel 5 pull docudrama '' 1928: The Year The Thames Flooded'' after historian Nikki Shaw had Neo Nazi links <ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/channel-5-drops-doc-contributor-alleged-neo-nazi-links-1235637856/|title=Paramount’s Channel 5 Drops Doc Hours Before Broadcast Over Contributor’s Alleged Neo-Nazi Links|publisher=Deadline}}</ref> A spokesperson told [https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/24863850/channel-5-schedule-nazi/ The Sun]: "We will not be airing the film this evening whilst producers look into this further."

===Queen Elizabeth II funeral controversy===
On 19 September 2022, the [[Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II|funeral of Elizabeth II]] was occurring. BBC One, BBC Two, and ITV broadcast the funeral, while Channel 4 broadcast a documentary about Elizabeth. However, Channel 5 played the 2017 film ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'' instead of the funeral. The move had mixed reactions. Some mocked the channel and insulted it for disrespecting a former member of the Royal Family.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yossman |first=K. J. |date=19 September 2022 |title=UK's Channel 5 Shows 'The Emoji Movie' Instead of Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral, Gets Mocked on Twitter |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/channel-5-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-1235376665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=19 September 2022 |title=Britain's Channel 5 Uplifts a Grieving Nation by Airing 'The Emoji Movie' During Queen's Funeral |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/emoji-movie-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-channel-5-britain-1234595665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> Other people online praised the channel for airing child-friendly alternatives during a dark day in the nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Chris |date=20 September 2022 |title=Channel 5 praised by viewers for showing 'The Emoji Movie' during Queen's funeral |url=https://www.nme.com/news/film/channel-5-praised-the-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-3313162 |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> Other kid movies were aired on the channel, including the 1999 film ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''.

==See also==
* [[List of television stations in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.channel5.com}}

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Channel 5 (British TV channel)

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{{Short description|British free-to-air TV channel}}
{{About|the UK commercial television broadcaster|other uses|Channel 5 (disambiguation)}}
{{distinguish|Channel 5 (web channel)}}
{{Cleanup split|Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2018}} {{Use British English|date=July 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Channel 5
| logo = Channel 5 (UK) 2016.svg
| logo_size = 100px
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2016
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|1997|3|30|df=y}}
| picture_format = {{plainlist|
* [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]/[[1080p]]{{efn|1080p25 sometimes only on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]].}}
* (downscaled to [[576i]] for the SD feed)
}}
| owner = [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]]
| parent = [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Home |url=http://www.channel5.com |website=Channel 5}}</ref>
| country = United Kingdom
| headquarters = [[Breakfast Television Centre|17–29 Hawley Crescent]], [[London]], England
| area = {{plainlist|
* United Kingdom
* Isle of Man
* Channel Islands
* Gibraltar
}}
| language = English
| former_names = {{plainlist|
* Five (2002–2011)
}}
| sister_channels = *[[5Action]]
* [[5Select]]
* [[5Star]]
* [[5USA]]
| timeshift_service = Channel 5 +1
| website = {{url|https://www.channel5.com}}
| terr_serv_1 =
| terr_chan_1 = [[#Terrestrial|See separate section]]
| online_serv_1 =
| online_chan_1 = [[#Online|See separate section]]
}}
'''Channel 5''' is a British free-to-air [[public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom|public broadcast]] [[television channel]] launched in 1997. It is the fifth national terrestrial channel in the United Kingdom and is owned by [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited|Channel Five Broadcasting Limited]], a wholly-owned subsidiary of American media conglomerate [[Paramount Global]], which is grouped under the [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]] division.

During ownership by the [[RTL Group]], it was branded as '''Five''' between 16 September 2002 and 13 February 2011. [[Richard Desmond]] purchased the channel from RTL on 23 July 2010, announcing plans to invest more money in programming and return to the name Channel 5 with immediate effect, and it was relaunched on 14 February 2011.<ref name="Great new era" /><ref name=DesReb>{{cite news|author=Sweeney, Mark|title=Richard Desmond rebrands Five as Channel 5|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/aug/11/channel-five-branding|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=11 August 2010|location=London}}</ref><ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ 'Mini-revamp planned for Channel 5 News'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224164426/https://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ |date=24 February 2021 }} ATV Network, 30 October 2010</ref> On 1 May 2014, the channel was acquired by [[Viacom (2005–2019)|Viacom]] (now [[Paramount Global]]) for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27240335 |title=Viacom to buy Channel 5 for £450m |work=BBC News |date=1 May 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref>

Channel 5 is a general entertainment channel that shows both internally commissioned programmes such as ''[[Amanda Owen|Our Yorkshire Farm]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28days-11october |title=28-DAY RATINGS: 11–17 OCTOBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=17 October 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> ''[[The Gadget Show]]'', ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', and ''[[Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away!]]'' and foreign programmes. The channel has been very successful with imports from the United States in particular, including the ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' franchise, the ''[[NCIS (franchise)|NCIS]]'' franchise, the first three series in the ''[[Law & Order (franchise)|Law & Order]]'' franchise, ''[[Power Rangers]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Body of Proof]]'', ''[[Once Upon a Time (TV series)|Once Upon a Time]]'', ''[[Dallas (2012 TV series)|Dallas]]'', ''[[Under the Dome (TV series)|Under the Dome]]'', and sitcom ''[[Friends]]'' (also on [[Comedy Central UK]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Conlan |first=Tara |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/aug/31/csi-miami-tv-ratings |title=CSI: Miami helps Channel 5 cruise past ITV1 |work=The Guardian |date=31 August 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a149923/csi-hits-series-high-with-4m/ |title='CSI' hits series high with 4m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=18 March 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a162947/csi-miami-makes-record-breaking-return/ |title='CSI: Miami' makes record-breaking return |publisher=Digital Spy |date=1 July 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a374398/once-upon-a-time-channel-5-premiere-enchants-22m/ |title='Once Upon a Time' Channel 5 premiere enchants 2.2m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=2 April 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a402033/once-upon-a-time-jumps-to-12m-in-uk-for-season-one-finale/ |title='Once Upon a Time' jumps to 1.2m in UK for season one finale |publisher=Digital Spy |date=27 August 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lee |first=Ben |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a359514/dana-delanys-body-of-proof-begins-with-17m-on-channel-5/ |title=Dana Delany's 'Body of Proof' begins with 1.7m on Channel 5 |publisher=Digital Spy |date=11 January 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

==History==
{{Further|Timeline of Channel 5}}

===Pre-launch===
[[Wolff Olins]] and [[Saatchi & Saatchi]] were the main companies behind the pre-launch advertising campaign: "Give Me 5".<ref name="Wolf Olins">{{cite web|url=http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf|title=Channel 5 Give me five|access-date=21 July 2007|publisher=Wold Olins|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070925210746/http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf  |archive-date = 25 September 2007}}</ref> The channel would be both modern and mainstream. A logo (a numeric "5" within a circle) and visual motif (a "candy stripe" bar of colours, reminiscent of TV test cards) were used, and an attempt was made to establish a collection of Channel 5 faces; through the spring of 1997, billboards of [[Jack Docherty]] were displayed, along with other unknown characters.<ref name="Wolf Olins" />

A series of pre-launch screens were displayed on the frequencies Channel 5 would begin broadcasting on in the months before launch as well, including a trailer for the channel and information screens.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Channel 5 (UK) Pre-Launch Promo [1997] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=7 January 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref> After re-tuning, around 65% of the population's televisions could view the channel on launch night.

===Launch and RTL Ownership===
The channel's launch on 30 March 1997, Easter Sunday, at {{nowrap|6 p.m.}} featured the [[Spice Girls]] singing a re-written version of [[Manfred Mann]]'s hit "[[5-4-3-2-1]]" as "1-2-3-4-5".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Spice Girls launch Channel 5 (UK) |via=YouTube |date=22 November 2008|access-date=24 June 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>[http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 "Power of Five" Lyrics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222141710/http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 |date=22 December 2015 }}, 365Lyrics; Retrieved 19 August 2009</ref> Presenters [[Tim Vine]] and [[Julia Bradbury]] introduced the nation to the UK's fifth terrestrial channel with half an hour of previews.

The rest of the Channel 5 launch night schedule, along with the official viewing figures, was as follows:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm#ratings|title=Channel 5|publisher=Andrew Wiseman's Television Room|website=DOG Watch!|access-date=11 February 2008}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Time !! Show !! Viewers (in millions)
|-
| 6{{nbsp}}pm || ''This Is 5!'' || 2.49
|-
| 6.30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[Family Affairs]]'' || 1.70
|-
| 7{{nbsp}}pm || ''Two Little Boys'' || 0.68
|-
| 8{{nbsp}}pm || ''Hospital!'' || 1.12
|-
| 9{{nbsp}}pm || ''Beyond Fear'' || 1.70
|-
| 10:30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[The Jack Docherty Show]]'' || 1.16
|-
| 11:10{{nbsp}}pm || ''The Comedy Store Special'' || 0.73
|-
| 11:40{{nbsp}}pm || ''Turnstyle'' || 0.49
|-
| 12:10{{nbsp}}am || ''Live and Dangerous'' || 0.08
|-
| 4:40{{nbsp}}am || ''[[Prisoner: Cell Block H]]'' || 0.03
|-
| 5:30{{nbsp}}am || ''This is 5!'' || 0.03
|}

Overall, an estimated 2,490,000 tuned in to see Britain's fifth free channel launch, a figure higher than that achieved by the launch of [[Channel 4]], fourteen and a half years earlier.

The first advert shown on {{nowrap|Channel 5}} was for [[Chanel No. 5]] perfume.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/five-ten/646048|title=Five at ten|first=Ian|last=Derby|date=23 March 2007|access-date=10 May 2022|magazine=[[Campaign (magazine)|Campaign]]|quote=Channel 5 launched at 6pm on 30 March 1997. ... Fittingly, the first ad to run on the station was for [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]]. [[Kellogg's|Kellogg]], which made great play of also being around for the launch of ITV and Channel 4, appeared in the first {{abbr|ad|advert}} break with a spot specially shot for the launch night.}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/chanel-to-advertise-perfume-on-channel-5--104824|title=Chanel to advertise perfume on Channel 5|date=1 April 1997|access-date=10 May 2022|quote=[[Coco Chanel|Chanel]], perfume giant, is set to be the first advertiser on Channel 5, as it shows a new commercial for its [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]] perfume. The film will be shown once on Channel 5, and then kept on ice until Christmas 1997|magazine=Telecom Paper}}</ref>

====Re-brand as Five (2002)====
On 16 September 2002, Channel 5 re-branded to Five, in a multimillion-pound project directed by [[Trevor Beattie]]. The channel's director of marketing at the time, David Pullen, said: {{cquote|This campaign set out to achieve three key objectives: to clarify the channel's creative strategy; to refresh the channel's on-screen identity; and to address the gap between the common perceptions of Five and the new reality of our programming – stimulating viewers' reappraisal of Five's programmes and brand.
Channel 5 was a name; 'Five' is a brand. 'Five' as a brand reflects the evolution the channel is undergoing in programming and in becoming a more confident and distinctive viewer proposition.}}

===Northern & Shell Ownership (2010)===
Five was taken over by [[Richard Desmond]]'s publishing group [[Northern & Shell]] on 23 July 2010 for £103.5 million.<ref name="N&Sacquisition">{{Cite news
| title = UK: Media tycoon Desmond seals deal for Five
| work = The Spy Report
| publisher = Media Spy
| date = 24 July 2010
| url = http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100727091613/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-date = 27 July 2010
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition2">{{Cite news
| title = Richard Desmond promises Channel Five 'investment, drive and leadership'
| work = The Guardian
| date = 23 July 2010
| url = https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/23/richard-desmond-channel-five1
| access-date = 24 July 2010
| first=James
| last=Robinson
| location=London
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition3">{{cite press release
| publisher = RTL Group
| date = 23 July 2010
| title = RTL Group sells UK broadcaster Five
| url = http://www.rtlgroup.com/en/press_releases/2010/rtl_group_sells_uk_broadcaster.cfm
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref> Desmond pledged to top up the broadcaster's total budget to about £1.5bn over the next five years, including new investment of £50m to £100m a year to boost programming and the equivalent of £20m promoting the channel and its shows in a marketing campaign in Northern & Shell publications.<ref>{{cite news |title=Channel 5 chief reassures staff as experts question strategy |author=Sweney, Mark |work=The Guardian |date=27 July 2010 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/27/channel-five-richard-desmond |location=London}}</ref>

Upon completing his takeover of Five on 23 July 2010, Richard Desmond remarked; "I prefer Channel 5 to Five, but... we haven't met with the team yet to discuss these sorts of details".<ref>{{cite news |title=New Five owner Desmond eyes Corrie |work=Express.co.uk |date=23 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/188784/New-Five-owner-Desmond-eyes-Corrie }}</ref> The day after, Desmond's ''[[Daily Express]]'' newspaper noted that the channel's name was to change: "From today the rather vague 'Five' (Five what? Days of the week? Fingers?) reverts to the much more informative Channel 5".<ref name="Great new era">{{cite news |title=Channel 5: Great new era for British television |author=Abbott, Brendan |work=Express.co.uk |date=24 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/188853/Channel-5-Great-new-era-for-British-television }}</ref> On 11 August 2010, Desmond confirmed the restoration of the original name used from 1997 to 2002.<ref name=DesReb/> The restoration was revealed onscreen on 14 February 2011.

The relaunch also saw investment in a range of new programming with the debut of the (now-cancelled) nightly entertainment show ''[[OK! TV]]''.<ref name=5relaunch>[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/11/channel-5-candy-bar-girls Richard Desmond's Channel 5 to air reality show set in lesbian bar] guardian.co.uk, 11 February 2011</ref><ref name=5ds>[http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a303270/illusion-show-heads-up-channel-5-season/ Illusion show heads up Channel 5 season] Digital Spy, 11 February 2011</ref> Audience figures for the relaunch were boosted with increased viewing figures for the main ''5 News'' bulletins and improved figures for ''OK! TV'' in the 6.30 p.m. slot over its predecessor ''[[Live from Studio Five]]''.<ref>Jason Deans [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/15/channel-5-relaunch-ok-tv Channel 5 relaunch does OK!] guardian.co.uk, 15 February 2011</ref> On 18 August 2011, Channel 5 relaunched ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', starting with ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 8]]'' and followed by ''[[Big Brother 12 (UK)|Big Brother 12]]'', having bought the rights to air the programme following its cancellation by Channel 4 in April 2011. The deal was worth a reported £200 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Andrews |first=Amanda |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Big Brother to return this year on Channel 5 |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=6 April 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014 |location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The show helped the channel's viewing figures and audience share to rise slightly year-on-year, from 4.4% to 4.5%, in 2012. It was only achieved by Channel 5 and BBC One later in 2012; all other terrestrial broadcasters fell in comparison.<ref>{{cite news|last=Plunkett |first=John |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share |title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase their audience share in 2012 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=10 January 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

In 2013, [[Ben Frow]], the channel's Director of Programming, revealed that the station would be moving away from broadcasting just American imports, by introducing shows from other countries such as [[Canada]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] and [[Australia]] to the schedules. The station has since begun screening the Australian prison drama ''[[Wentworth (TV series)|Wentworth Prison]]'' and the Irish gangland series ''[[Love/Hate (TV series)|Love/Hate]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Munn |first=Patrick |url=http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2013/05/la-screenings-2013-channel-4-channel-5s-new-acquisitions-teams-less-bullish-on-us-content/ |title=LA Screenings: Channel 4 & Channel 5's New Acquisitions Teams Less Bullish On U.S. Content? |website=Tvwise.co.uk |date=9 May 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

===Viacom Ownership (2014)===
In January 2014, it was reported that [[Richard Desmond]] was looking at selling Channel 5 for up to £700 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/jan/02/richard-desmond-sale-channel-5 |title=Richard Desmond appoints Barclays to explore sale of Channel 5 |newspaper=The Guardian |date=2 January 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref> On 1 May 2014, Desmond agreed to sell Channel 5 to [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom"/> The deal was approved on 10 September 2014 and at the same time, it was announced that it was to co-commission programmes with its pay channels such as [[Nickelodeon (UK and Ireland)|Nickelodeon]] and [[MTV (UK and Ireland)|MTV]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/sep/10/viacom-channel-5-joint-commissions-takeover-deal-closes |title=Viacom and Channel 5 unveil joint commissions as takeover deal closes |work=The Guardian |date=10 September 2014 |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>

Under Viacom, the channel planned to increase its original programming output, increasing its budget by 10%. On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 also unveiled an overhauled brand, meant to reflect a new remit of "Spirited TV with an Emotional Heart".<ref name="independent-newlogo2016"/>

In December 2019, Viacom re-merged with [[CBS Corporation]], forming [[ViacomCBS]] and making Channel 5 a sister to [[CBS]] in the United States and [[Network 10]] in Australia. Channel 5 received Channel of the Year honours from the [[Royal Television Society]] and [[Broadcast Awards]] in 2020, with judges for both recognising the network's expansion under ViacomCBS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibc.org/trends/rts-unveils-2020-programme-awards-winners/5602.article|title=RTS UNVEILS 2020 PROGRAMME AWARDS WINNERS|website=IBC.org|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-awards-2020/c5-scoops-broadcast-awards-channel-of-the-year/5146926.article|title=C5 scoops Broadcast Awards channel of the year|website=Broadcastnow.co.uk|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref>

It was announced in December 2021 that Channel 5 had joined [[Everyone TV|Digital UK (now Everyone TV)]], the organisation responsible for Freeview and Freesat, becoming the last of the UK's major Public Service Broadcasters to join the body.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/corporate/news/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Freeview.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/channel-5-coowner-freeview-freesat/|title = Channel 5 Becomes Co-Owner in Freeview and Freesat|website=Cordbusters.co.uk|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref>

==Availability==
===Cable===
* [[Virgin Media]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD) and Channel 305 (+1)

===IPTV===
* [[Sky Glass]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105
===Online===
* [[TVPlayer]]: [http://www.tvplayer.com/watch/five Watch live]
* [[Sky Go]]: [https://go.sky.com Watch live]
* Virgin TV Go: [https://virgintvgo.virginmedia.com Watch live]
* [[Pluto TV]]: [https://pluto.tv Watch live]
===Satellite===
* [[Freesat]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (SD & HD) and Channel 128 (+1)
* [[Sky UK|Sky]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD), Channel 205 (+1) and Channel 805 (SD)
===Terrestrial===
* [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 5 (SD), Channel 46 (+1) and Channel 105 (HD)

==Broadcasting and reception==
The British frequency plan had only allowed for four channels to be transmitted over the whole of the UK using analogue terrestrial transmitters, but the ITC identified that [[Ultra high frequency|UHF]] channels 35 and 37 could provide coverage for around 70% of the UK population. These channels were used by many domestic video recorders for RF connection to television sets. Before the channel could launch, the broadcaster had to provide over-the-phone instructions or visit any home that complained, to either retune the video recorder or fit a filter to completely block the Channel 5 signal.

For many transmitters, channels 35 and 37 were 'out of the group', which meant that the roof-top receiving [[Antenna (radio)|aerials]] were not designed to cover Channel 5's broadcast channels. Many people either could not receive the channel at all or required a new aerial. The broadcaster progressively added to the transmitters to improve the analogue terrestrial coverage since that time. From 23 April 1997, the channel was also provided on the analogue [[SES Astra|Astra]] satellite service, which enabled people outside the terrestrial reception areas to receive it via a dish.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm |title = Channel 5|website=625.uk.com}}</ref>

Unlike the other four analogue [[British television]] channels, the channel could not be received via analogue terrestrial broadcasts in many areas, including some parts of the south coast of England where the signal would otherwise interfere with signals from television stations in [[France]]; many areas of [[North East England]], especially around the major [[Tyne & Wear]] conurbation; many areas in [[Scotland]]; most of [[Wales]], most of [[Northern Ireland]] and parts of [[Cumbria]]. The channel is available on all digital platforms ([[Freesat]], [[Sky UK|Sky]] satellite, [[IPTV]] and [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] digital terrestrial, and also most cable operators). On 5 November 2008, the channel launched on digital satellite service Freesat, on the [[Astra 28.2°E]] satellites.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.techradar.com/news/television/five-s-freesat-arrival-confirmed-482097|title=Five's Freesat arrival confirmed | date = 5 November 2008| publisher = TechRadar| author = Patrick Goss}}</ref>

It was the first analogue channel in the UK to use a permanent [[digital on-screen graphic]], though this was removed in September 2002; however, the children's programming strands kept the DOG. In October 2007, the channel's logo returned to the screen.

Channel 5 is available in [[Switzerland]] on Swisscom TV and [[Cablecom]].

On 30 September 2009, the channel temporarily ceased broadcasting on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] from around 9:30{{nbsp}}am until midday. This was due to changes to the Freeview platform, which necessitated moving Channel 5 from a commercial multiplex to a [[public service broadcasting]] multiplex. This was to increase the coverage of the channel from around 70% to 99% of the country by using [[relay transmitters]]: these only carried the three PSB multiplexes but did not carry the three commercial multiplexes.

On 20 September 2019, it was announced that Channel 5 had joined [[BritBox]], a digital video subscription service created by the [[BBC]] and [[ITV plc|ITV]].<ref name="BritBox">{{Cite press release |title=Channel 5 and Comedy Central join BritBox line-up}}</ref>

==Subsidiary channels==

=== Channel 5 HD ===
[[File:Channel 5 HD logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|HD logo used since 2020]]
Channel 5 HD is a [[high-definition television|high-definition]] [[simulcast]] of Channel 5. The channel launched on [[Sky UK|Sky]] Channel 171 and [[Virgin Media]] channel 150 on 13 July 2010.<ref name="Five HD Sky">{{cite web| url = http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100323084336/http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-date = 23 March 2010 | title=Five to Make HD Debut on Sky this Summer | date = 17 March 2010 | publisher = British Sky Broadcasting | access-date = 13 July 2010}}</ref><ref name="Five HD VM">{{cite web| url = http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205406&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1446758&highlight= | title=A Virgin Media high five for High Definition Five | date = 13 July 2010 | publisher = Virgin Media | access-date = 13 July 2010}} {{Dead link|date=October 2015}}</ref> In the Summer of 2015, Channel 5 and Channel 5 HD switched places, with Channel 5 HD now being located in Channel 5's original space of Channel 105.

Upon the launch, only the Australian soaps ''Neighbours'' and ''Home and Away'' were shown in HD, with the letters HD placed in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Channel 5 HD was due to launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] in 2010 but was unable to reach the 'key criteria' to keep its slot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/television/ofcom-hands-five-s-freeview-hd-slot-back-to-bbc-676901|title=Ofcom hands Five's Freeview HD slot back to BBC|publisher=Tech Radar|date=15 May 2010}}</ref> In 2011 Channel 5 HD was the sole applicant for a fifth high-definition channel slot on Freeview,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2011/11/01/channel-5-takes-freeview-hd-slot/|title=Channel 5 takes Freeview HD slot|publisher=Broadband TV News|date=1 November 2011}}</ref> intending to launch in spring or early summer 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|title=Response to Ofcom's Third Invitation to Apply for DTT Multiplex B Capacity|publisher=Ofcom|date=17 October 2011|access-date=13 November 2011|archive-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430160919/http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 15 December 2011, Channel 5 dropped its bid to take the fifth slot after being unable to resolve "issues of commercial importance".<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/dec/16/channel-5-hd-freeview-ofcom|title=Channel 5 again ditches plans to launch HD channel on Freeview|work=The Guardian|date=15 December 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> Channel 5 said it "remains committed" to having an HD channel on Freeview in the future.<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD" />

In October 2013, Channel 5 HD became a subscription channel on the Sky satellite platform. Previously, it was available as a [[free-to-view]] channel, but is now only available to Sky 'Family Bundle' customers or those with the HD pack.

On 27 April 2016, Channel 5 HD test transmissions started on Freeview Mux. BBCB (CH105).

On 4 May 2016, Channel 5 HD became free-to-air, coinciding with its launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Freesat]].

=== Channel 5 +1 ===
[[File:Channel 5 +1 logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Timeshift logo used since 2020]]
The [[timeshift channel|time-shifted]] Channel 5 +1 was launched on [[Freesat]], [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Sky UK|Sky]] on 6 December 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a353410/channel-51-to-launch-on-december-6/|title=Channel 5+1 to launch on December 6|publisher=Digital Spy|date=29 November 2011}}</ref> The channel was also expected to be made available via [[Virgin Media]] during 2012,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/nov/03/richard-desmond-channel-5-plus-1|title=Desmond to launch Channel 5+1|work=The Guardian|date=3 November 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> eventually launching on 25 October 2012. As with other similar '+1' services, Channel 5 +1 rebroadcasts Channel 5's entire programming output on a one-hour time delay, though the 'Supercasino' commercial gaming block is blacked out on the timeshift. The launch of Channel 5 +1 meant all three of the UK's commercial PSB services – ITV/STV/UTV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – now have one-hour timeshifts.

==Idents==
===1997–2002===
[[File:Channel 5 Old Logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 1997 to 2002]]
[[File:Channel 5 1997 ident, Variant I.jpeg|thumb|upright=0.7|One of the original idents used by Channel 5 from 1997 to 2002|alt=]]
The original Channel 5 logo was a numeric "5" within a circle, sometimes accompanied by "candy stripes" of five colours (an idea based on the colour bars used by vision engineers to monitor picture output). Between 30 March 1997 and 15 September 2002, Channel 5 was the only UK terrestrial channel to display a [[digital on-screen graphic]] (DOG) in the top left-hand corner. On some programmes in the channel's early years, [[commercial break]]s were introduced by an "end of part one" sign emerging horizontally from the DOG; when the programme returned after the break, this would become a "part two" sign, which then disappears back into the DOG.

On 14 April 1997, Teletext reported that 70% of viewers who took part in a poll were in favour of removing the DOG. Channel 5 refused to remove it, though they did state that since launch, the DOG had been toned down. Channel 5 explained their reasons for keeping the DOG on screen, in an interview on 30 March 1997, they explained that:<ref>[http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five Channel 5 is Five] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930182530/http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five |date=30 September 2008 }} Dog Watch!</ref>

{{cquote|Five's candy stripes are intended to join the [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] tick, the [[Levi's]] tab and the three [[Adidas]] stripes as signifiers of belonging...
Brand identity is the new holy grail of marketing... Product recognition is the winning move in the new consumer system. Five is being sold like a car or a running shoe. Not surprisingly it will be the first of our terrestrial channels to wear its own label on the outside...
"Consumers are very brand-conscious these days..." "...and we are definitely describing ourselves as a very modern channel. It would be curious to launch an old-fashioned channel without an image in the era of Next, Levi's and Nike.}}

On 6 September 1999, Channel 5 launched its new 'celebrity' idents, making the candy stripe more frequently used in idents and graphics, most notably in a hole in the backdrop of the idents. The set of idents was refreshed on 11 September 2000, as well as new idents from 4 March 2002, featuring the logo on coloured backgrounds by going widescreen. These idents were used until a major rebrand on 16 September 2002.

===2002–2008===
[[File:Five.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2002 to 2008]]
In 2002, Channel 5 decided to drop the word 'Channel' from its name and refer to the channel as 'Five'. A new look was launched on 16 September 2002 featuring live-action footage with the new logo sliding in from the left of the screen. The new idents would sometimes be accompanied by pieces of chart music, such as [[Children (composition)|Children]] by [[Robert Miles]]. The new look made frequent use of the [[Helvetica]] typeface. The informal name "Five" was used in early continuity announcements and idents containing a lowercase 'five' had been used on the channel from the launch.

The final set with this logo was launched on 23 May 2006, based on four-letter words such as Hope, Fast and Love. The idents at first did not feature the logo,<ref>{{cite web|last=Deans |first=Jason |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/jan/20/channel5.marketingandpr |title=Five gets emotional in onscreen revamp |work=The Guardian |date=20 January 2006 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref> but the idents were revised on 2 January 2007 to include the word Five again.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tvlive.org.uk/tv-presentation/channel-5/channel-5/2006-2008/five-idents-2006-2008/|title=Five: Idents 2006–2008|date=27 March 2017|work=TV Live|access-date=14 May 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

===2008–2011===
[[File:Five logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2008 to 2011]]
On 6 October 2008 at 9 pm, Five launched and aired a new look, replacing the lower-case "five" logo with an upper-case "FIVE" in a circle occasionally with pink, turquoise and purple light effects. The rebrand was conducted by DixonBaxi, and according to them, the new look was "more vocal, expressive and creative". The relaunch included a mix of live-action and CGI idents; some of these included supermarket trolleys, the Food Chain, Invisible Superheroes and Drawings.

The look was refreshed in July 2009, making the logo notably larger, and the circle becoming red. As part of the refresh, special idents were made for popular shows such as ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Paul Merton in Europe]]'', ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[The Gadget Show]]'' and ''[[FlashForward]]'' with the 2008 set being withdrawn except for the 'news safe' CGI idents. In February 2010, an additional ident was introduced, featuring a CGI aurora forming the logo tilted on its side. This was used at closedown and, sometimes, before news bulletins.

===2011–2016===
[[File:Channel 5 logo 2011.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2011 to 2016]]
After the takeover by [[Richard Desmond]]'s [[Northern & Shell]], major changes and considerable financial investment were promised by the new owners, alongside a return to the 'Channel 5' moniker.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a259893/five-to-rebrand-as-channel-5/ 'Five to rebrand as Channel 5'] Digital Spy, 11 August 2010</ref>

In October 2010, Desmond revealed the station's new look and confirmed its official on-screen identity as "Channel 5" during a press launch.<ref>Jane Clinton [http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/207205/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-launch-into-stratosphere Stars celebrate Channel 5 launch into stratosphere] Express.co.uk, 24 October 2010</ref> Desmond promoted these changes in his tabloid newspapers, the ''[[Daily Express]]'' and ''[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]''.<ref>Elisa Roche [http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/206468/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-s-exciting-future Stars celebrate Five's exciting future] ''Express.co.uk'', 20 October 2010</ref> There is also cross-promotion between Northern & Shell's newspaper and magazine titles with their websites promoted on the Channel 5 website. In 2010, afternoon movies on Channel 5 were sponsored by the ''Daily Express''.

As for the logo, the red circle was retained, however, the word "FIVE" was replaced with the numeral "5". The extended version of the logo has the word "CHANNEL" in upper case font to its left.<ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/channel-5-welcomed-into-desmonds-family/ Channel 5 welcomed into Desmond's family] ATV Network, 20 October 2010; Retrieved 21 October 2010</ref> The DOG revived the "5" motif, originally as a transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. From 18 February 2011, the DOG was modified to a white semi-transparent '5' on a faint grey circle. The DOG was later returned to the transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. On 5 March 2013, the DOG was moved into the 16:9 [[Safe area (television)|safe area]], along with the rest of their channels.

A range of new idents for Channel 5 was launched in February 2011 incorporating the "5" motif featuring live-action and [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] elements. They echo the predominantly red colour scheme of the channel's new corporate image, each based in a spacious studio with a large screen as the backdrop for the action. "Drums" features a drummer against a backdrop of animated shapes with the "5" appearing on a screen behind. In "Equaliser", a "5" contained in a cube emerges from a [[graphic equaliser]] display. "Imagination" features a battle between a toy dinosaur and a robot figure with the "5" logo imposed in neon lights (outlined). "VIP" features a model walking on a red carpet formed from the big screen with the logo formed out of the camera flashes. "Car Chase" features a police car chasing another car which eventually crashes 'through' the big screen with the logo being on the side of the police car. A generic ident with the Channel 5 logo pulsating on the studio screen was introduced in April 2012.<ref>[http://theident.gallery/five-2011.php Channel 5 : Current Idents] The Ident Gallery, 14 February 2011</ref> Several special idents have also been used for ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', ''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]'', ''Impossible?'', ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', ''[[The Bachelor (UK)|The Bachelor]]'', ''[[Europa League]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''Tamara Ecclestone: Billion $$ Girl'', ''It's All About Amy'', ''How to Take Stunning Pictures'', and ''[[The Gadget Show|The Gadget Show: World Tour]]'' also based around the same theme of the studio and screen.<ref>[http://www.thisisfive.co.uk/ident2011a.shtml Channel 5 Idents February 2011 – Present] thisisfive.co.uk, 14 February 2011</ref> Programme preview cards feature the font "Gotham" in upper case. Break bumpers featured the "5" logo in the left-hand corner of the screen with a pattern of circles radiating out from the logo in an alternating red and black colour scheme.

This logo was retired from use on 10 February 2016; a virtually identical logo would later be used by American [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] affiliate [[WEWS-TV]] in [[Cleveland, Ohio]] beginning in September of that year, albeit in a blue colour.

===2016–2020===
On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 launched a new logo across all of its properties—a segmented 5 which can be rendered with various designs and animations, alongside a new series of "cinematic" idents, and break bumpers with text messages on them. The new branding was meant to signify a more upmarket and "creative" positioning for the broadcaster; vice-president of marketing Jo Bacon explained that "Our core proposition is Spirited TV, with emotional heart, reflecting the diverse, lively, colourful and creative content that has been the driving force behind our new strategic approach." Critics noted similarities between 5's new logo and that of competitor [[Channel 4]]. However, Bacon contrasted Channel 4, explaining that "our content allows millions of normal people access to diverse entertainment with no fuss. We are a playful challenger brand and can appeal to all audiences. The rebrand is a big opportunity to redefine the DNA of the Channel 5 brand and how it is perceived." [[5Star]] and [[5USA]] also adopted the new logo, while the catch-up service Demand 5 was renamed My5.<ref name="independent-newlogo2016">{{cite news|title=Channel 5 tilts at Channel 4 with 'emotional' post-Richard Desmond rebrand|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/channel-5-tilts-at-channel-4-with-emotional-post-richard-desmond-rebrand-a6863441.html|access-date=11 February 2016|work=The Independent|date=11 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Channel 5 rebrands as it claims its 'diverse' content doesn't get the credit it deserves|url=https://www.marketingweek.com/2016/02/09/channel-5-rebrands-to-give-its-diverse-content-the-credit-it-deserves/|website=Marketing Week|access-date=11 February 2016|date=9 February 2016}}</ref>

===2020-present===

The idents were changed on 26 February 2020 with a new set focusing more on the logo on coloured backdrops pink, green, orange, blue, teal and black.

==Audience share==
Below are the official audience shares in per cent for Channel 5 since its launch in 1997. Data provided by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |title=Total viewing summary – monthly |publisher=BARB |access-date=3 January 2014 |archive-date=25 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125052445/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The channel consistently is the fifth most watched channel in the country, usually being beaten by main rivals BBC One, BBC Two, ITV and Channel 4.

Audience share rose consistently for the first seven years of broadcast, reaching a peak of 6.6% in 2004. Two years later the audience share had dropped to under 5.0%. In 2012, the audience share rose to 4.5%, the first yearly rise for the channel in audience share since 2009. In July 2013, Channel 5 overtook Channel 4 when taking into account consolidated shares, for the first time. As of 2020 (the last full year published by BARB), the channel averages 4.1% of the total audience share.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Audience share
|-

| {{center|1997}}
| {{center|2.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1998}}
| {{center|4.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1999}}
| {{center|5.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2000}}
| {{center|5.7%}}
|-
| {{center|2001}}
| {{center|5.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2002}}
| {{center|6.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2003}}
| {{center|6.5%}}
|-
| {{center|2004}}
| {{center|6.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2005}}
| {{center|6.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2006}}
| {{center|4.9%}}
|-
| {{center|2007}}
| {{center|5.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2008}}
| {{center|4.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2009}}
| {{center|4.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2010}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20101201&period%5B%5D=20101101&period%5B%5D=20101001&period%5B%5D=20100901&period%5B%5D=20100801&period%5B%5D=20100701&period%5B%5D=20100601&period%5B%5D=20100501&period%5B%5D=20100401&period%5B%5D=20100301&period%5B%5D=20100201&period%5B%5D=20100101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2011}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20110701&period%5B%5D=20110601&period%5B%5D=20110501&period%5B%5D=20110401&period%5B%5D=20110301&period%5B%5D=20110201&period%5B%5D=20110101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2012}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite news|title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase audience share|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share|quotation=Annual Total Viewing Summary|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=19 January 2013|location=London|first=John|last=Plunkett|date=10 January 2013}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2013}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{cite web|title=Total viewing summary – monthly|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|publisher=BARB|access-date=31 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809040604/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|archive-date=9 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2014}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2015 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2015 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Barb_Viewing_Report_2015.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2015}}
| {{center|4.3%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2016 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2016 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BARB-Viewing-Report-2016.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2016}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2017 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2017 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2017}}
| {{center|4.2%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2018 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2018 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017_FINAL_LR-May-2018.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2018}}
| {{center|4.0%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2019 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2019 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2019_32pp_FINAL-1.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2019}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2020 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2020_32pp_spreads_FINAL.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2020}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2021 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Barb-Viewing-Report-June-2021.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2021}}
| {{center|4.9%<ref name="Monthly Viewing">{{Cite web |title=Monthly Viewing |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/monthly-viewing/ |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>{{refn|group=note|As of December 2021.}}}}
|-
| {{center|2022}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref name="Monthly Viewing" />{{refn|group=note|As of June 2022.}}}}
|}

==Programming==
{{Main|Channel 5 (British TV channel) programming}}
Channel 5, like all public service broadcasters, broadcasts a wide variety of programmes. The channel mainly broadcasts documentaries and drama with a few entertainment programmes, reality television and quiz shows in the schedule. In the early days, the channel was known for a high number of imported American dramas, including the broadcast rights to ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' and ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' spin-offs, ''[[NCIS: New Orleans]]'' and ''[[CSI: Cyber]]'', all of which Channel 5 had acquired by October 2014.<ref name="CSI">{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/oct/14/channel-5-ncis-new-orleans-csi-cyber-viacom-programming-budget |title=Channel 5 acquires NCIS: New Orleans and CSI: Cyber |last=Sweney |first=Mark |date=14 October 2014 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=27 October 2019}}</ref> By 2021, the rights to these shows had either expired or these titles were moved over to Channel 5's sister channels as the channel decided to focus its drama budget on its 'Original Dramas'.

The channel broadcasts some sports events not covered by other broadcasters but is notable for having been for several years the only terrestrial channel to show [[cricket]], in the shape of highlights of England's summer [[Test cricket|test matches]] and [[One Day International|one-day games]]. It also broadcasts its [[5 News|news service]], which is currently produced by [[ITN]] but was produced between 2005 and 2012 by [[Sky News]].<ref>{{cite news|title=ITN Re-Appointed to produce 5 News|url=http://www.itn.co.uk/press-releases/itn-re-appointed-to-produce-5-news/|access-date=8 November 2011|newspaper=ITN|date=8 November 2011}}</ref>

The channel frequently sticks to a regular schedule during the day, which during the 2010s included a phone-in chat show at 9:15 am (currently ''[[Jeremy Vine (TV show)|Jeremy Vine]]'', which replaced ''[[The Wright Stuff]]'' in 2018), TV movies in the afternoon, after the Australian soap, ''[[Home and Away]]''. ''[[5 News]]'' programmes go out between 5 pm and 6{{nbsp}}pm.

Flagship programmes for the channel include shows about farming, trains and royalty such as ''Our Yorkshire Farm'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/our-yorkshire-farm|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> ''Springtime On The Farm''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28dayratings-05april|title = 28-Day Ratings: 05-11 April 2021|date = 14 May 2021}}</ref> and ''World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> Saturday night royal documentaries have been a rating winner for Channel 5, with programmes about past members of the British Royal Family also getting good viewing figures, with a programme about [[George V|King George V]] (whose reign was from 6 May 1910 until 20 January 1936) achieving a rating of 1.4 million viewers when it was first broadcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.televisual.com/news/ben-frow-pledges-to-shake-up-channel-5-programming/ |title=Ben Frow pledges to 'shake up' Channel 5 programming |website=Televisual.com |date= 25 August 2020|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

The channel has picked up some formats in the last 20 years that have been previously broadcast on other channels. These programmes have included titles such as Celebrity Big Brother (ex-Channel 4, becoming shared between Channel 5 and MTV), Blind Date (ex-ITV) and the nightly quiz show Eggheads<ref>{{cite web|author=17 Nov |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-eggheads-s2commission |title=CHANNEL 5 ORDER SECOND SERVING OF EGGHEADS |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 17 November 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> (previously broadcast on BBC Two). In the early 2000s it was also the home of ''Fifth Gear'', a continuation of the original incarnation of the [[BBC]] show ''[[Top Gear (1977 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' with ex-presenters [[Quentin Willson]], Tiff Needell, and Vicki Butler-Henderson, presenting the consumer advice series on Channel 5,<ref>{{cite news|author= Timms, Dominic|date= 15 November 2001|url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/top-gear-drives-over-to-c5/1185599.article|title= Top Gear drives over to C5|work= [[Broadcast (magazine)|Broadcast]]|publisher= Emap Media}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Top Gear team switch lanes |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1657807.stm |date=15 November 2001 |publisher=BBC News Online }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/entertainment/news/a29300/tiff-needell-fifth-gear-cancelled/|title=Tiff Needell's "Fifth Gear" Has Been Cancelled|date=24 May 2016|website=Road & Track|access-date=25 May 2016}}</ref> whilst the BBC version of ''Top Gear'' became more of an entertainment car show.

Children's programming begins at 6{{nbsp}}am every day with ''[[Milkshake!]]'' showing children's programmes include ''[[Thomas and Friends]]'', ''[[PAW Patrol]]'', ''[[Peppa Pig]]'', ''[[Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom]]'', ''[[Little Princess (British TV series)|Little Princess]]'', ''[[Fifi and the Flowertots]]'', ''[[Roary the Racing Car]]'' ''[[Fireman Sam]]'' '' [[Joshua Jones (TV series)|Joshua Jones]]'' and many more.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel5.com/tv-guide |title=Schedule |publisher=Channel 5 |access-date=5 May 2013}}</ref>

In 2021, Channel 5 scheduled many music documentaries and countdowns on Friday nights, with shows such as ''Greatest Hits of the 80s'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?sd=24-09-2021%2020:00|title = TV listings guide|website=Radiotimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=4 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004122955/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/greatest-hits-of-the-80s/|title = Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref> ''The Story of Songs''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-story-of-the-songs/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> and ''Britain's Biggest 90s Hits''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009165801/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/britains-favourite-songs/|title = My5}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.my5.tv/britain-s-favourite-songs/season-1/britain-s-favourite-songs-1990|title=My5|website=My5.tv}}</ref> made by Viacom International Studios UK, the British production arm of owner [[ViacomCBS]].

In September 2021, Ofcom approved the removal of Channel 5's 6.30 pm news slot for the channel to schedule ''Neighbours'' at 6 pm and ''Eggheads'' at 6.30 pm (with a new hour-long ''5 News'' programme going out at 5 pm).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/ofcom-c5newsapproval|title = Ofcom Approve Changes to Channel 5 News|website=Tvzoneuk.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a37721453/home-and-away-loses-channel-5-evening-slot/|title = Home and Away to lose evening slot on Channel 5|website = [[Digital Spy]]|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://advanced-television.com/2021/09/24/channel-5-extends-evening-news/|title = Channel 5 extends evening news|website=Advanced-television.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref> These changes saw the early evening repeat of ''Home and Away'' moved to 5Star, with the Australian soap only broadcast on the main channel at lunchtime. The first-hour long-version of ''5 News at 5'' was broadcast by Channel 5 on 8 November 2021, with the programme still produced for the channel by ITN. ''5 News at 5'' is presented by Sian Williams and Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, and has a live reporting team across the UK.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/5news-8novrelaunch |title=CHANNEL 5 NEWS TO RELAUNCH ON 8th NOVEMBER WITH HOUR LONG EDITION |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 25 October 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

Also at the start of November 2021, [[P. D. James]]' adaptation of ''[[Dalgliesh (TV series)|Dalgliesh]]'' debuted on the channel with four million viewers, while ''Our Yorkshire Farm'' achieved a rating of 3,260,437. On Saturday nights, the network's other new drama ''The Madame Blanc Mysteries'' was drawing in over two million viewers to the channel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/7daysbr-01november |title=7-DAY RATINGS BREAKDOWN: 01-07 NOVEMBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=7 November 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

In February 2022, Channel 5 confirmed funding for ''Neighbours'' would be stopped with the production shutting down and the last episode aired 29 July 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/feb/06/neighbours-needs-good-friends-to-survive-after-uk-network-axes-iconic-soap|title = Neighbours needs good friends to survive after UK network axes iconic soap|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/dec/31/the-person-who-got-me-through-2021-dr-karl-kennedy-in-neighbours-was-strangely-reassuring|title = The person who got me through 2021: Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours was strangely reassuring|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 31 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60277939|title=Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show|work=BBC News|date=6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/neighbours-tv-soap-will-be-axed-as-channel-5-increases-investment-in-uk-drama-12534254|title = Neighbours: TV soap will be axed from schedule as Channel 5 increases investment in UK drama}}</ref> As Paramount Global's 10 Peach scheduled the last episode for 7.30 pm on 28 July 2022 in Australia,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/07/farewell-to-neighbours-i-really-wanted-it-to-be-a-celebration-of-the-past-the-present.html | title=Farewell to Neighbours: "I really wanted it to be a celebration of the past & the present." {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/neighbours-finale-to-be-simulcast-on-10-and-10-peach-in-july/ |title=Neighbours finale to be simulcast on 10 and 10 Peach in July |publisher=Mediaweek.com.au |date=1 July 2022 |accessdate=3 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/tv-guide | title=Freeview Australia }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/watch-tv/shows/da71b4db-5fbe-4e5f-bd91-f5eda6def17f | title=Watch Neighbours on Freeview FV }}</ref> Channel 5 brought back the broadcast<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?ts=1659121200000 | title=TV listings guide }}</ref> of the final episode<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/03/10-peach-doubles-up-on-neighbours-episodes-in-time-for-finale.html | title=10 Peach doubles up on Neighbours episodes in time for finale {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref> a few days to 29 July 2022, with ''The Finale''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pr-neighboursfinale-2 | title=Neighbours: The Finale {{pipe}} Preview (Channel 5) | date=24 July 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-566p2l/neighbours/episodes/?episode=b-qhg6rn | title=Neighbours (TV Series) }}</ref> becoming part of a ''Neighbours'' night alongside the Viacom UK<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/entertainment-and-comedy/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> programmes ''Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-street-to-hollywood/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-jf2xq1/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-st-to-hollywood/ | title=Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood }}</ref> and ''Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially For You''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ddwxps/neighbours-all-the-pop-hits-more-especially-for-you/ | title=Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially for You }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/2994-2/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> In addition, the 'Spirit of Queensland' episode of the channel's Bill Nighy narrated luxury train travel series was held back a week<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 22 July 2022</ref> with the Al Andalus train journey from [[Seville]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bp6gnn/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys-season-6/?episode=b-z9p3u1 | title=World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys Season 6 }}</ref> taking its place on 22 July and the [[Brisbane]] to [[Cairns]] trip's title amended to ''Australia's Most Scenic Railway Journeys'' to fit in with the ''Neighbours'' theme night on 29 July 2022.

On 7 September 2022, a two-part day-by-day documentary with Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/great-smog-1952-when-london-brought-knees-thousands-died/ | title=The Great Smog of 1952: When London was brought to its knees and thousands died | newspaper=The Telegraph | date=7 September 2022 | last1=Rees | first1=Jasper }}</ref> called ''The Great Smog of 1952'' started with the second episode scheduled for the following night. With the death of [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]], the concluding part was dumped from the schedule after the channel went into a rolling royal documentary mode for the rest of the night. Their schedules for the following days were then amended to take out several thriller films, the over-night casino slots and documentaries which may have featured members of the Royal Family, like a forthcoming episode of ''The Cotswolds and Beyond with Pam Ayres'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-cotswolds-and-beyond-with-pam-ayres/season-2/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ukajud/the-cotswolds-with-pam-ayres-season-1/ | title=The Cotswolds with Pam Ayres Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pamayres-c5beyond | title=Pam Ayres Returns to Channel 5 with the Cotswolds and Beyond | date=25 May 2022 }}</ref> replacing these programmes with a range of their travel documentaries.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/recordings-may-fail-as-schedules-continue-to-change | title=Recordings may fail as schedules continue to change | date=9 September 2022 }}</ref> The second part of ''[[Great Smog of London|The Great Smog of 1952]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail/4789616/75286785/the-great-smog-winter-of-52 | title=The Great Smog: Winter of '52 on Channel 5 HD, Sat 17 Sep 1:00am – TV Guide UK TVGuide.co.uk }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.whattowatch.com/uk-tv-guide | title=UK TV Guide & Listings {{pipe}} What to Watch }}</ref> was rescheduled for 13 September 2022, with the documentary and a repeat of [[Paramount Pictures]]' award-winning romantic drama film, ''[[An Officer and a Gentleman]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/tv-guide | title=TV Guide }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/?catcolor=&systemid=7&thistime=19&thisday=9/13/2022&gridspan=03:00&view=0&gw=1327&adj=3 | title=TV Guide UK – TVGuide.co.uk, Film, Soaps, Sports, News for Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, Freesat & BT Vision }}</ref> replacing a double bill of murder investigations. ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'', ''The Yorkshire Vet'' and the last episode of ''The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo'' were kept in the schedule as previously listed, going out in hourly slots between 7 pm and 10 pm.

Even though the channel is known for its royal documentaries, on the day of the [[funeral of Queen Elizabeth II]] Channel 5 decided to go with a counter-alternative schedule to all the royal coverage due to being shown on the BBC, ITV and Sky, with their regular ''Home and Away'' episode and ''Jeremy Vine'' dropped to make way for family-friendly productions like ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Paddington (2019 TV series)|The Adventures of Paddington]]'' and ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/itv-to-simulcast-all-channels-as-broadcasters-clear-schedules-for-the-queens-funeral | title=ITV channels to simulcast as broadcasters clear schedules for the Queen's Funeral | date=14 September 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/channel-5-monday-tv-schedule-timings-newsupdate/ | title=Channel 5's Monday TV schedule confirmed – all the changes and timings }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a41246690/home-and-away-schedule-change-september-19/ | title=Home and Away dropped by Channel 5 on Queen's funeral day | website=[[Digital Spy]] | date=16 September 2022 }}</ref>

In November 2022, Channel 5 confirmed that one of their recent hits, ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', would not be returning to the channel in its original form, with a three-part spin-off programme called ''Beyond The Yorkshire Farm: Reuben & Clive'' due to be launched on the channel on 6 December 2022. This series will show the father and son farming duo launching a digging business venture which sees them in the Cumbrian village of [[Langwathby]] digging out a series of ponds.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.televisual.com/news/our-yorkshire-farm-ends-renegade-makes-spin-off/ | title=Renegade to make spin-off as Our Yorkshire Farm ends | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-yorkfarmends-ann1 | title=Our Yorkshire Farm Ends on Channel 5 as Spin-Off Series is Announced | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref>

==Most watched programmes==
The following is a list of the twelve most watched broadcasts on Channel 5 up to 5 March 2021, based on Live +28 data supplied by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/four-screen-dashboard |title= Weekly top programmes on four screens |website=Barb.co.uk |date=20 December 2020 |access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Rank !! Programme !! UK viewers (millions) !! Date
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 1 || ''[[The Drowning (TV series)|The Drowning]]'' || 6.10 || 1 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 2 || ''[[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Group 5|Euro 2000 Qualifier: Poland v England]]'' || 5.63 || 8 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 3 || ''[[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 9|World Cup Qualifier: Albania v England]]'' || 5.59 || 28 March 2001
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 4 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.57 || 2 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 5 || ''[[All Creatures Great and Small (2020 TV series)|All Creatures Great and Small]]'' || 5.49 || 1 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 6 || ''[[Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'' || 5.41 || 7 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 7 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.32 || 4 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 8 || ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (UK TV series)|Celebrity Big Brother]]'' || 5.27 || 18 August 2011
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 9 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.22 || 15 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 10 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.17 || 6 October 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 11 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.16 || 3 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 12 || ''[[The X-Files (season 10)|The X-Files]]'' || 5.10 || 8 February 2016
|}

==5 Text==
From 1997 to 2011 Channel 5 operated its analogue [[teletext]] service providing a basic range of programme listings, film summaries and programme previews of Channel 5 content. The service was provided by [[Sky Text]] until 2002 when [[Teletext Ltd.]] took over as the provider of Channel 5's Teletext service.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvwhirl.co.uk/teletext/channel-5-teletext/|title=TV Whirl – 5Text|website=Tvwhirl.co.uk}}</ref> The service was withdrawn due to the digital switchover and the shift to the Internet and social media.

==Channel 5 on Pluto TV==
As of December 2021, Channel 5 has several channels streaming 24 hours a day on [[Paramount Global]]'s [[Free ad-supported streaming television|free TV app]] [[Pluto TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/pluto-tv-sci-fi-gb|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com">{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-launches-new-services-on-pluto-tv|title=Channel 5 launches new services on Pluto TV|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date=14 December 2021}}</ref> The channels include:
* 5 Building Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with titles including [[Michael Buerk|Michael Buerk's]] documentary ''Building Victorian Britain: The Great Stink'' and ''[[George Clarke (architect)|George Clarke's Build a New House in the Country]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details/episode-7-2017-2-7-ptv12|title = On Pluto TV|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Cops (the UK version of Pluto's ''Spike TV's Cops 24/7'' channel,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/pluto-tv-adds-the-5-new-channels-including-24-7-cops/|title = Pluto TV Adds 4 New Channels Including 24/7 Cops|date = 17 March 2020}}</ref> featuring episodes from ''Police Interceptors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-cops-gb/details/episode-14-1969-4-14|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Destination Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-destination-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free.|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (programmes include ''[[Walking Britain's Lost Railways]]'' with [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell]] and ''Britain By Bike With [[Larry Lamb|Larry]] & [[George Lamb]]'')
* 5 GPs<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with back-to-back episodes of ''GPs: Behind Closed Doors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details/episode-6-2013-4-6|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 ''Cruising with Jane McDonald'' (Back-to-back episodes of the [[Jane McDonald]] travel show, broadcast on the channel between 2017 and 2021)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-cruising-with-jane-mcdonald-gb/details?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttetuZHz9AIVkYBQBh0HkgsvEAAYASAAEgILS_D_BwE|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com"/>

==5 on The Farm==
5 on The Farm<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |title=What's on – 5 on the Farm Festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141604/https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> is Channel 5's festival which first took place at [[Cannon Hall Farm]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/event/5-on-the-farm/|title = 5 on the Farm – Cannon Hall Farm|website=Cannonhallfarm.co.uk| date=6 February 2021 }}</ref> in Cawthorne, South Yorkshire<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |title=Travel Options {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141559/https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> on August Bank Holiday Weekend in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |title=5 on the Farm Festival {{pipe}} Yorkshire {{pipe}} Buy Tickets Now |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141638/https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/channel-5-launches-new-5-farm-yorkshire-festival-3061806|title=Channel 5 launches new '5 on the farm' Yorkshire festival|website=Yorkshirepost.co.uk|date=9 December 2020 |access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> The three-day event was based around Channel 5's ''...on the Farm'' series (featuring series regulars Rob and Dave Nicholson, chef Tim Bilton as well as presenters Adam Henson, Helen Skelton, Jules Hudson and JB Gill) with appearances from people featuring in a range of Channel 5 programmes associated with farming, food and animals. These people included Peter Wright and Julian Norton from ''The Yorkshire Vet'', Reuben and [[Amanda Owen]] from ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', Ben Fogle from ''[[Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild|New Lives in the Wild]]'', Graeme Hall from ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'' and Stefan Gates from ''Secrets of Your Supermarket Food''. The festival also has an area for children branded as the ''Milkshake! Meadow'' which (in 2021) featured presenters Derek Moran, Jen Pringle and Kemi Majeks<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |title=Schedule {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival {{pipe}} August Bank Holiday 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141650/https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |title=Talent and Channel 5 Stars {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122142845/https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> alongside characters from ''Milkshake!'' including Peppa Pig, and Milkshake! Monkey and Fireman Sam.

==Criticism of the channel==
In a ''Radio Times'' interview with Mark Lawson,<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: 'Putting "Yorkshire" in the title gets good viewing figures' – The RT Interview by Mark Lawson: Ben Frow, pages 22 – 25</ref> Channel 5's director of programmes Ben Frow gave answers to some of the regular criticisms viewers had over the past few years about scheduling. Firstly, Channel 5 is known for giving programmes numerous programme titles, with the listing in the ''Radio Times'' not matching the EPG or the actual programme title. Secondly, a six-part series can be launched in a regular slot and then be dropped from the schedule after a few weeks (with the third series of [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell's]] ''Building the Impossible''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/building-the-impossible/season-3 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 2, 4 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 29 October – 4 November 2022</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 3, 11 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 5–11 November 2022</ref> dropped after one episode and replaced in its 9 pm slot by the repackaged ''The Dalgliesh Mysteries'').<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-dalgliesh-mysteries/season-1/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref> Frow apologised to all the ''Radio Times'' readers who were annoyed by these regular occurrences but explained that when listings go to press he does not know what the competition from other channels might be and so may have to retitle a programme to make it stand out on the EPG or temporarily remove that show from the schedule until there is a better place for it. For example, the programme ''Billion Dollar Holiday City''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bmapnr/billion-dollar-holiday-city-season-1/? | title=Billion Dollar Holiday City Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/billion-dollar-holiday-city | title=My5 }}</ref> which turned up in the Channel 5 schedule on 17 July 2022 before new episodes of the holiday series ''Bargain-Loving Brits by the Sea'' and ''The Cruise''<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 17 July 2022, page 60</ref> was a revised and retitled version of late-night programme ''Secret World of Las Vegas: 24/7''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/secret-world-of-las-vegas-24-7/season-1/episode-6 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.c21media.net/screenings/viacomcbs/the-secret-world-of-las-vegas-247/15427/ | title=The Secret World of Las Vegas 24/7 }}</ref> which originally was broadcast by the channel in 2019, and put into production as ''Vegas 24:7'' by Viacom Studios UK (now VIS UK).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com |title=Viacom Studios UK |website=viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref>

On 22 June 2022,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.techadvisor.com/article/743095/watch-paramount-plus.html | title=How to watch Paramount Plus in the UK }}</ref> Paramount Plus launched in the UK, with Channel 5 showing the first episode of the streaming series ''[[Halo (TV series)|Halo]]'' on that night as a 'taster'.<ref>''Radio Times'' 18–24 June 2022: Channel 5 television schedule for 22 June 2022, page 88</ref> However, the marketing around this episode made it look like it was a new free-to-air series that was going to continue on the channel and Paramount Plus every week, which resulted in the first of several Feedback letters to the ''Radio Times''<ref>''Radio Times'' 9–15 July 2022, Feedback letters pages as edited by Jane Hill, page 143</ref> about the practice of 'taster TV'. This time the viewer complained that this was just a 'puff piece' to get people to subscribe to a paid service and thought the practice might be against the channel's PSB commitments, while in the magazine's 20–26 August 2022 issue,<ref>''Radio Times'' page 142</ref> after one-off starter episodes of ''Halo'', ''La Brea'' and ''The Box''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/coming-to-paramount-plus-uk-august-2022/ | title=Coming to Paramount+ UK August 2022: New TV, Films and More | date=23 July 2022 }}</ref> had been shown on the channel, a piece of viewer criticism headlined "Taster TV is no good to me" was highlighted as the magazine's ''Letter of the Week''.

On 26 November 2023 the channel was due to show a documentary about the 1928 London floods. The show was pulled pulled from the schedule several hours before broadcast this was due to the show featuring Nikki Shaw who has been [https://twitter.com/hopenothate/status/1728787777901183377 reported] to being a openly a hard-line Nazi, who has called for Sam Smith to be gassed and refers to black people as “c**ns” and “monkeys”. In place of this program the channel decided to show a a documentary about a 2018 storm instead. Channel 5 has yet to comment.

===Queen Elizabeth II funeral controversy===
On 19 September 2022, the [[Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II|funeral of Elizabeth II]] was occurring. BBC One, BBC Two, and ITV broadcast the funeral, while Channel 4 broadcast a documentary about Elizabeth. However, Channel 5 played the 2017 film ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'' instead of the funeral. The move had mixed reactions. Some mocked the channel and insulted it for disrespecting a former member of the Royal Family.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yossman |first=K. J. |date=19 September 2022 |title=UK's Channel 5 Shows 'The Emoji Movie' Instead of Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral, Gets Mocked on Twitter |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/channel-5-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-1235376665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=19 September 2022 |title=Britain's Channel 5 Uplifts a Grieving Nation by Airing 'The Emoji Movie' During Queen's Funeral |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/emoji-movie-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-channel-5-britain-1234595665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> Other people online praised the channel for airing child-friendly alternatives during a dark day in the nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Chris |date=20 September 2022 |title=Channel 5 praised by viewers for showing 'The Emoji Movie' during Queen's funeral |url=https://www.nme.com/news/film/channel-5-praised-the-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-3313162 |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> Other kid movies were aired on the channel, including the 1999 film ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''. Channel 5 has yet to comment.

==See also==
* [[List of television stations in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]

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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.channel5.com}}

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Channel 5 (British TV channel)

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{{Short description|British free-to-air TV channel}}
{{About|the UK commercial television broadcaster|other uses|Channel 5 (disambiguation)}}
{{distinguish|Channel 5 (web channel)}}
{{Cleanup split|Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2018}} {{Use British English|date=July 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Channel 5
| logo = Channel 5 (UK) 2016.svg
| logo_size = 100px
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2016
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|1997|3|30|df=y}}
| picture_format = {{plainlist|
* [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]/[[1080p]]{{efn|1080p25 sometimes only on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]].}}
* (downscaled to [[576i]] for the SD feed)
}}
| owner = [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]]
| parent = [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Home |url=http://www.channel5.com |website=Channel 5}}</ref>
| country = United Kingdom
| headquarters = [[Breakfast Television Centre|17–29 Hawley Crescent]], [[London]], England
| area = {{plainlist|
* United Kingdom
* Isle of Man
* Channel Islands
* Gibraltar
}}
| language = English
| former_names = {{plainlist|
* Five (2002–2011)
}}
| sister_channels = *[[5Action]]
* [[5Select]]
* [[5Star]]
* [[5USA]]
| timeshift_service = Channel 5 +1
| website = {{url|https://www.channel5.com}}
| terr_serv_1 =
| terr_chan_1 = [[#Terrestrial|See separate section]]
| online_serv_1 =
| online_chan_1 = [[#Online|See separate section]]
}}
'''Channel 5''' is a British free-to-air [[public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom|public broadcast]] [[television channel]] launched in 1997. It is the fifth national terrestrial channel in the United Kingdom and is owned by [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited|Channel Five Broadcasting Limited]], a wholly-owned subsidiary of American media conglomerate [[Paramount Global]], which is grouped under the [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]] division.

During ownership by the [[RTL Group]], it was branded as '''Five''' between 16 September 2002 and 13 February 2011. [[Richard Desmond]] purchased the channel from RTL on 23 July 2010, announcing plans to invest more money in programming and return to the name Channel 5 with immediate effect, and it was relaunched on 14 February 2011.<ref name="Great new era" /><ref name=DesReb>{{cite news|author=Sweeney, Mark|title=Richard Desmond rebrands Five as Channel 5|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/aug/11/channel-five-branding|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=11 August 2010|location=London}}</ref><ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ 'Mini-revamp planned for Channel 5 News'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224164426/https://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ |date=24 February 2021 }} ATV Network, 30 October 2010</ref> On 1 May 2014, the channel was acquired by [[Viacom (2005–2019)|Viacom]] (now [[Paramount Global]]) for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27240335 |title=Viacom to buy Channel 5 for £450m |work=BBC News |date=1 May 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref>

Channel 5 is a general entertainment channel that shows both internally commissioned programmes such as ''[[Amanda Owen|Our Yorkshire Farm]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28days-11october |title=28-DAY RATINGS: 11–17 OCTOBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=17 October 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> ''[[The Gadget Show]]'', ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', and ''[[Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away!]]'' and foreign programmes. The channel has been very successful with imports from the United States in particular, including the ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' franchise, the ''[[NCIS (franchise)|NCIS]]'' franchise, the first three series in the ''[[Law & Order (franchise)|Law & Order]]'' franchise, ''[[Power Rangers]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Body of Proof]]'', ''[[Once Upon a Time (TV series)|Once Upon a Time]]'', ''[[Dallas (2012 TV series)|Dallas]]'', ''[[Under the Dome (TV series)|Under the Dome]]'', and sitcom ''[[Friends]]'' (also on [[Comedy Central UK]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Conlan |first=Tara |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/aug/31/csi-miami-tv-ratings |title=CSI: Miami helps Channel 5 cruise past ITV1 |work=The Guardian |date=31 August 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a149923/csi-hits-series-high-with-4m/ |title='CSI' hits series high with 4m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=18 March 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a162947/csi-miami-makes-record-breaking-return/ |title='CSI: Miami' makes record-breaking return |publisher=Digital Spy |date=1 July 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a374398/once-upon-a-time-channel-5-premiere-enchants-22m/ |title='Once Upon a Time' Channel 5 premiere enchants 2.2m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=2 April 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a402033/once-upon-a-time-jumps-to-12m-in-uk-for-season-one-finale/ |title='Once Upon a Time' jumps to 1.2m in UK for season one finale |publisher=Digital Spy |date=27 August 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lee |first=Ben |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a359514/dana-delanys-body-of-proof-begins-with-17m-on-channel-5/ |title=Dana Delany's 'Body of Proof' begins with 1.7m on Channel 5 |publisher=Digital Spy |date=11 January 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

==History==
{{Further|Timeline of Channel 5}}

===Pre-launch===
[[Wolff Olins]] and [[Saatchi & Saatchi]] were the main companies behind the pre-launch advertising campaign: "Give Me 5".<ref name="Wolf Olins">{{cite web|url=http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf|title=Channel 5 Give me five|access-date=21 July 2007|publisher=Wold Olins|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070925210746/http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf  |archive-date = 25 September 2007}}</ref> The channel would be both modern and mainstream. A logo (a numeric "5" within a circle) and visual motif (a "candy stripe" bar of colours, reminiscent of TV test cards) were used, and an attempt was made to establish a collection of Channel 5 faces; through the spring of 1997, billboards of [[Jack Docherty]] were displayed, along with other unknown characters.<ref name="Wolf Olins" />

A series of pre-launch screens were displayed on the frequencies Channel 5 would begin broadcasting on in the months before launch as well, including a trailer for the channel and information screens.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Channel 5 (UK) Pre-Launch Promo [1997] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=7 January 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref> After re-tuning, around 65% of the population's televisions could view the channel on launch night.

===Launch and RTL Ownership===
The channel's launch on 30 March 1997, Easter Sunday, at {{nowrap|6 p.m.}} featured the [[Spice Girls]] singing a re-written version of [[Manfred Mann]]'s hit "[[5-4-3-2-1]]" as "1-2-3-4-5".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Spice Girls launch Channel 5 (UK) |via=YouTube |date=22 November 2008|access-date=24 June 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>[http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 "Power of Five" Lyrics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222141710/http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 |date=22 December 2015 }}, 365Lyrics; Retrieved 19 August 2009</ref> Presenters [[Tim Vine]] and [[Julia Bradbury]] introduced the nation to the UK's fifth terrestrial channel with half an hour of previews.

The rest of the Channel 5 launch night schedule, along with the official viewing figures, was as follows:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm#ratings|title=Channel 5|publisher=Andrew Wiseman's Television Room|website=DOG Watch!|access-date=11 February 2008}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Time !! Show !! Viewers (in millions)
|-
| 6{{nbsp}}pm || ''This Is 5!'' || 2.49
|-
| 6.30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[Family Affairs]]'' || 1.70
|-
| 7{{nbsp}}pm || ''Two Little Boys'' || 0.68
|-
| 8{{nbsp}}pm || ''Hospital!'' || 1.12
|-
| 9{{nbsp}}pm || ''Beyond Fear'' || 1.70
|-
| 10:30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[The Jack Docherty Show]]'' || 1.16
|-
| 11:10{{nbsp}}pm || ''The Comedy Store Special'' || 0.73
|-
| 11:40{{nbsp}}pm || ''Turnstyle'' || 0.49
|-
| 12:10{{nbsp}}am || ''Live and Dangerous'' || 0.08
|-
| 4:40{{nbsp}}am || ''[[Prisoner: Cell Block H]]'' || 0.03
|-
| 5:30{{nbsp}}am || ''This is 5!'' || 0.03
|}

Overall, an estimated 2,490,000 tuned in to see Britain's fifth free channel launch, a figure higher than that achieved by the launch of [[Channel 4]], fourteen and a half years earlier.

The first advert shown on {{nowrap|Channel 5}} was for [[Chanel No. 5]] perfume.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/five-ten/646048|title=Five at ten|first=Ian|last=Derby|date=23 March 2007|access-date=10 May 2022|magazine=[[Campaign (magazine)|Campaign]]|quote=Channel 5 launched at 6pm on 30 March 1997. ... Fittingly, the first ad to run on the station was for [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]]. [[Kellogg's|Kellogg]], which made great play of also being around for the launch of ITV and Channel 4, appeared in the first {{abbr|ad|advert}} break with a spot specially shot for the launch night.}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/chanel-to-advertise-perfume-on-channel-5--104824|title=Chanel to advertise perfume on Channel 5|date=1 April 1997|access-date=10 May 2022|quote=[[Coco Chanel|Chanel]], perfume giant, is set to be the first advertiser on Channel 5, as it shows a new commercial for its [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]] perfume. The film will be shown once on Channel 5, and then kept on ice until Christmas 1997|magazine=Telecom Paper}}</ref>

====Re-brand as Five (2002)====
On 16 September 2002, Channel 5 re-branded to Five, in a multimillion-pound project directed by [[Trevor Beattie]]. The channel's director of marketing at the time, David Pullen, said: {{cquote|This campaign set out to achieve three key objectives: to clarify the channel's creative strategy; to refresh the channel's on-screen identity; and to address the gap between the common perceptions of Five and the new reality of our programming – stimulating viewers' reappraisal of Five's programmes and brand.
Channel 5 was a name; 'Five' is a brand. 'Five' as a brand reflects the evolution the channel is undergoing in programming and in becoming a more confident and distinctive viewer proposition.}}

===Northern & Shell Ownership (2010)===
Five was taken over by [[Richard Desmond]]'s publishing group [[Northern & Shell]] on 23 July 2010 for £103.5 million.<ref name="N&Sacquisition">{{Cite news
| title = UK: Media tycoon Desmond seals deal for Five
| work = The Spy Report
| publisher = Media Spy
| date = 24 July 2010
| url = http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100727091613/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-date = 27 July 2010
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition2">{{Cite news
| title = Richard Desmond promises Channel Five 'investment, drive and leadership'
| work = The Guardian
| date = 23 July 2010
| url = https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/23/richard-desmond-channel-five1
| access-date = 24 July 2010
| first=James
| last=Robinson
| location=London
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition3">{{cite press release
| publisher = RTL Group
| date = 23 July 2010
| title = RTL Group sells UK broadcaster Five
| url = http://www.rtlgroup.com/en/press_releases/2010/rtl_group_sells_uk_broadcaster.cfm
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref> Desmond pledged to top up the broadcaster's total budget to about £1.5bn over the next five years, including new investment of £50m to £100m a year to boost programming and the equivalent of £20m promoting the channel and its shows in a marketing campaign in Northern & Shell publications.<ref>{{cite news |title=Channel 5 chief reassures staff as experts question strategy |author=Sweney, Mark |work=The Guardian |date=27 July 2010 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/27/channel-five-richard-desmond |location=London}}</ref>

Upon completing his takeover of Five on 23 July 2010, Richard Desmond remarked; "I prefer Channel 5 to Five, but... we haven't met with the team yet to discuss these sorts of details".<ref>{{cite news |title=New Five owner Desmond eyes Corrie |work=Express.co.uk |date=23 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/188784/New-Five-owner-Desmond-eyes-Corrie }}</ref> The day after, Desmond's ''[[Daily Express]]'' newspaper noted that the channel's name was to change: "From today the rather vague 'Five' (Five what? Days of the week? Fingers?) reverts to the much more informative Channel 5".<ref name="Great new era">{{cite news |title=Channel 5: Great new era for British television |author=Abbott, Brendan |work=Express.co.uk |date=24 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/188853/Channel-5-Great-new-era-for-British-television }}</ref> On 11 August 2010, Desmond confirmed the restoration of the original name used from 1997 to 2002.<ref name=DesReb/> The restoration was revealed onscreen on 14 February 2011.

The relaunch also saw investment in a range of new programming with the debut of the (now-cancelled) nightly entertainment show ''[[OK! TV]]''.<ref name=5relaunch>[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/11/channel-5-candy-bar-girls Richard Desmond's Channel 5 to air reality show set in lesbian bar] guardian.co.uk, 11 February 2011</ref><ref name=5ds>[http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a303270/illusion-show-heads-up-channel-5-season/ Illusion show heads up Channel 5 season] Digital Spy, 11 February 2011</ref> Audience figures for the relaunch were boosted with increased viewing figures for the main ''5 News'' bulletins and improved figures for ''OK! TV'' in the 6.30 p.m. slot over its predecessor ''[[Live from Studio Five]]''.<ref>Jason Deans [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/15/channel-5-relaunch-ok-tv Channel 5 relaunch does OK!] guardian.co.uk, 15 February 2011</ref> On 18 August 2011, Channel 5 relaunched ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', starting with ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 8]]'' and followed by ''[[Big Brother 12 (UK)|Big Brother 12]]'', having bought the rights to air the programme following its cancellation by Channel 4 in April 2011. The deal was worth a reported £200 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Andrews |first=Amanda |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Big Brother to return this year on Channel 5 |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=6 April 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014 |location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The show helped the channel's viewing figures and audience share to rise slightly year-on-year, from 4.4% to 4.5%, in 2012. It was only achieved by Channel 5 and BBC One later in 2012; all other terrestrial broadcasters fell in comparison.<ref>{{cite news|last=Plunkett |first=John |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share |title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase their audience share in 2012 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=10 January 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

In 2013, [[Ben Frow]], the channel's Director of Programming, revealed that the station would be moving away from broadcasting just American imports, by introducing shows from other countries such as [[Canada]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] and [[Australia]] to the schedules. The station has since begun screening the Australian prison drama ''[[Wentworth (TV series)|Wentworth Prison]]'' and the Irish gangland series ''[[Love/Hate (TV series)|Love/Hate]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Munn |first=Patrick |url=http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2013/05/la-screenings-2013-channel-4-channel-5s-new-acquisitions-teams-less-bullish-on-us-content/ |title=LA Screenings: Channel 4 & Channel 5's New Acquisitions Teams Less Bullish On U.S. Content? |website=Tvwise.co.uk |date=9 May 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

===Viacom Ownership (2014)===
In January 2014, it was reported that [[Richard Desmond]] was looking at selling Channel 5 for up to £700 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/jan/02/richard-desmond-sale-channel-5 |title=Richard Desmond appoints Barclays to explore sale of Channel 5 |newspaper=The Guardian |date=2 January 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref> On 1 May 2014, Desmond agreed to sell Channel 5 to [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom"/> The deal was approved on 10 September 2014 and at the same time, it was announced that it was to co-commission programmes with its pay channels such as [[Nickelodeon (UK and Ireland)|Nickelodeon]] and [[MTV (UK and Ireland)|MTV]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/sep/10/viacom-channel-5-joint-commissions-takeover-deal-closes |title=Viacom and Channel 5 unveil joint commissions as takeover deal closes |work=The Guardian |date=10 September 2014 |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>

Under Viacom, the channel planned to increase its original programming output, increasing its budget by 10%. On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 also unveiled an overhauled brand, meant to reflect a new remit of "Spirited TV with an Emotional Heart".<ref name="independent-newlogo2016"/>

In December 2019, Viacom re-merged with [[CBS Corporation]], forming [[ViacomCBS]] and making Channel 5 a sister to [[CBS]] in the United States and [[Network 10]] in Australia. Channel 5 received Channel of the Year honours from the [[Royal Television Society]] and [[Broadcast Awards]] in 2020, with judges for both recognising the network's expansion under ViacomCBS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibc.org/trends/rts-unveils-2020-programme-awards-winners/5602.article|title=RTS UNVEILS 2020 PROGRAMME AWARDS WINNERS|website=IBC.org|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-awards-2020/c5-scoops-broadcast-awards-channel-of-the-year/5146926.article|title=C5 scoops Broadcast Awards channel of the year|website=Broadcastnow.co.uk|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref>

It was announced in December 2021 that Channel 5 had joined [[Everyone TV|Digital UK (now Everyone TV)]], the organisation responsible for Freeview and Freesat, becoming the last of the UK's major Public Service Broadcasters to join the body.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/corporate/news/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Freeview.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/channel-5-coowner-freeview-freesat/|title = Channel 5 Becomes Co-Owner in Freeview and Freesat|website=Cordbusters.co.uk|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref>

==Availability==
===Cable===
* [[Virgin Media]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD) and Channel 305 (+1)

===IPTV===
* [[Sky Glass]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105
===Online===
* [[TVPlayer]]: [http://www.tvplayer.com/watch/five Watch live]
* [[Sky Go]]: [https://go.sky.com Watch live]
* Virgin TV Go: [https://virgintvgo.virginmedia.com Watch live]
* [[Pluto TV]]: [https://pluto.tv Watch live]
===Satellite===
* [[Freesat]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (SD & HD) and Channel 128 (+1)
* [[Sky UK|Sky]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD), Channel 205 (+1) and Channel 805 (SD)
===Terrestrial===
* [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 5 (SD), Channel 46 (+1) and Channel 105 (HD)

==Broadcasting and reception==
The British frequency plan had only allowed for four channels to be transmitted over the whole of the UK using analogue terrestrial transmitters, but the ITC identified that [[Ultra high frequency|UHF]] channels 35 and 37 could provide coverage for around 70% of the UK population. These channels were used by many domestic video recorders for RF connection to television sets. Before the channel could launch, the broadcaster had to provide over-the-phone instructions or visit any home that complained, to either retune the video recorder or fit a filter to completely block the Channel 5 signal.

For many transmitters, channels 35 and 37 were 'out of the group', which meant that the roof-top receiving [[Antenna (radio)|aerials]] were not designed to cover Channel 5's broadcast channels. Many people either could not receive the channel at all or required a new aerial. The broadcaster progressively added to the transmitters to improve the analogue terrestrial coverage since that time. From 23 April 1997, the channel was also provided on the analogue [[SES Astra|Astra]] satellite service, which enabled people outside the terrestrial reception areas to receive it via a dish.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm |title = Channel 5|website=625.uk.com}}</ref>

Unlike the other four analogue [[British television]] channels, the channel could not be received via analogue terrestrial broadcasts in many areas, including some parts of the south coast of England where the signal would otherwise interfere with signals from television stations in [[France]]; many areas of [[North East England]], especially around the major [[Tyne & Wear]] conurbation; many areas in [[Scotland]]; most of [[Wales]], most of [[Northern Ireland]] and parts of [[Cumbria]]. The channel is available on all digital platforms ([[Freesat]], [[Sky UK|Sky]] satellite, [[IPTV]] and [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] digital terrestrial, and also most cable operators). On 5 November 2008, the channel launched on digital satellite service Freesat, on the [[Astra 28.2°E]] satellites.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.techradar.com/news/television/five-s-freesat-arrival-confirmed-482097|title=Five's Freesat arrival confirmed | date = 5 November 2008| publisher = TechRadar| author = Patrick Goss}}</ref>

It was the first analogue channel in the UK to use a permanent [[digital on-screen graphic]], though this was removed in September 2002; however, the children's programming strands kept the DOG. In October 2007, the channel's logo returned to the screen.

Channel 5 is available in [[Switzerland]] on Swisscom TV and [[Cablecom]].

On 30 September 2009, the channel temporarily ceased broadcasting on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] from around 9:30{{nbsp}}am until midday. This was due to changes to the Freeview platform, which necessitated moving Channel 5 from a commercial multiplex to a [[public service broadcasting]] multiplex. This was to increase the coverage of the channel from around 70% to 99% of the country by using [[relay transmitters]]: these only carried the three PSB multiplexes but did not carry the three commercial multiplexes.

On 20 September 2019, it was announced that Channel 5 had joined [[BritBox]], a digital video subscription service created by the [[BBC]] and [[ITV plc|ITV]].<ref name="BritBox">{{Cite press release |title=Channel 5 and Comedy Central join BritBox line-up}}</ref>

==Subsidiary channels==

=== Channel 5 HD ===
[[File:Channel 5 HD logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|HD logo used since 2020]]
Channel 5 HD is a [[high-definition television|high-definition]] [[simulcast]] of Channel 5. The channel launched on [[Sky UK|Sky]] Channel 171 and [[Virgin Media]] channel 150 on 13 July 2010.<ref name="Five HD Sky">{{cite web| url = http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100323084336/http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-date = 23 March 2010 | title=Five to Make HD Debut on Sky this Summer | date = 17 March 2010 | publisher = British Sky Broadcasting | access-date = 13 July 2010}}</ref><ref name="Five HD VM">{{cite web| url = http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205406&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1446758&highlight= | title=A Virgin Media high five for High Definition Five | date = 13 July 2010 | publisher = Virgin Media | access-date = 13 July 2010}} {{Dead link|date=October 2015}}</ref> In the Summer of 2015, Channel 5 and Channel 5 HD switched places, with Channel 5 HD now being located in Channel 5's original space of Channel 105.

Upon the launch, only the Australian soaps ''Neighbours'' and ''Home and Away'' were shown in HD, with the letters HD placed in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Channel 5 HD was due to launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] in 2010 but was unable to reach the 'key criteria' to keep its slot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/television/ofcom-hands-five-s-freeview-hd-slot-back-to-bbc-676901|title=Ofcom hands Five's Freeview HD slot back to BBC|publisher=Tech Radar|date=15 May 2010}}</ref> In 2011 Channel 5 HD was the sole applicant for a fifth high-definition channel slot on Freeview,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2011/11/01/channel-5-takes-freeview-hd-slot/|title=Channel 5 takes Freeview HD slot|publisher=Broadband TV News|date=1 November 2011}}</ref> intending to launch in spring or early summer 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|title=Response to Ofcom's Third Invitation to Apply for DTT Multiplex B Capacity|publisher=Ofcom|date=17 October 2011|access-date=13 November 2011|archive-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430160919/http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 15 December 2011, Channel 5 dropped its bid to take the fifth slot after being unable to resolve "issues of commercial importance".<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/dec/16/channel-5-hd-freeview-ofcom|title=Channel 5 again ditches plans to launch HD channel on Freeview|work=The Guardian|date=15 December 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> Channel 5 said it "remains committed" to having an HD channel on Freeview in the future.<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD" />

In October 2013, Channel 5 HD became a subscription channel on the Sky satellite platform. Previously, it was available as a [[free-to-view]] channel, but is now only available to Sky 'Family Bundle' customers or those with the HD pack.

On 27 April 2016, Channel 5 HD test transmissions started on Freeview Mux. BBCB (CH105).

On 4 May 2016, Channel 5 HD became free-to-air, coinciding with its launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Freesat]].

=== Channel 5 +1 ===
[[File:Channel 5 +1 logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Timeshift logo used since 2020]]
The [[timeshift channel|time-shifted]] Channel 5 +1 was launched on [[Freesat]], [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Sky UK|Sky]] on 6 December 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a353410/channel-51-to-launch-on-december-6/|title=Channel 5+1 to launch on December 6|publisher=Digital Spy|date=29 November 2011}}</ref> The channel was also expected to be made available via [[Virgin Media]] during 2012,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/nov/03/richard-desmond-channel-5-plus-1|title=Desmond to launch Channel 5+1|work=The Guardian|date=3 November 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> eventually launching on 25 October 2012. As with other similar '+1' services, Channel 5 +1 rebroadcasts Channel 5's entire programming output on a one-hour time delay, though the 'Supercasino' commercial gaming block is blacked out on the timeshift. The launch of Channel 5 +1 meant all three of the UK's commercial PSB services – ITV/STV/UTV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – now have one-hour timeshifts.

==Idents==
===1997–2002===
[[File:Channel 5 Old Logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 1997 to 2002]]
[[File:Channel 5 1997 ident, Variant I.jpeg|thumb|upright=0.7|One of the original idents used by Channel 5 from 1997 to 2002|alt=]]
The original Channel 5 logo was a numeric "5" within a circle, sometimes accompanied by "candy stripes" of five colours (an idea based on the colour bars used by vision engineers to monitor picture output). Between 30 March 1997 and 15 September 2002, Channel 5 was the only UK terrestrial channel to display a [[digital on-screen graphic]] (DOG) in the top left-hand corner. On some programmes in the channel's early years, [[commercial break]]s were introduced by an "end of part one" sign emerging horizontally from the DOG; when the programme returned after the break, this would become a "part two" sign, which then disappears back into the DOG.

On 14 April 1997, Teletext reported that 70% of viewers who took part in a poll were in favour of removing the DOG. Channel 5 refused to remove it, though they did state that since launch, the DOG had been toned down. Channel 5 explained their reasons for keeping the DOG on screen, in an interview on 30 March 1997, they explained that:<ref>[http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five Channel 5 is Five] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930182530/http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five |date=30 September 2008 }} Dog Watch!</ref>

{{cquote|Five's candy stripes are intended to join the [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] tick, the [[Levi's]] tab and the three [[Adidas]] stripes as signifiers of belonging...
Brand identity is the new holy grail of marketing... Product recognition is the winning move in the new consumer system. Five is being sold like a car or a running shoe. Not surprisingly it will be the first of our terrestrial channels to wear its own label on the outside...
"Consumers are very brand-conscious these days..." "...and we are definitely describing ourselves as a very modern channel. It would be curious to launch an old-fashioned channel without an image in the era of Next, Levi's and Nike.}}

On 6 September 1999, Channel 5 launched its new 'celebrity' idents, making the candy stripe more frequently used in idents and graphics, most notably in a hole in the backdrop of the idents. The set of idents was refreshed on 11 September 2000, as well as new idents from 4 March 2002, featuring the logo on coloured backgrounds by going widescreen. These idents were used until a major rebrand on 16 September 2002.

===2002–2008===
[[File:Five.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2002 to 2008]]
In 2002, Channel 5 decided to drop the word 'Channel' from its name and refer to the channel as 'Five'. A new look was launched on 16 September 2002 featuring live-action footage with the new logo sliding in from the left of the screen. The new idents would sometimes be accompanied by pieces of chart music, such as [[Children (composition)|Children]] by [[Robert Miles]]. The new look made frequent use of the [[Helvetica]] typeface. The informal name "Five" was used in early continuity announcements and idents containing a lowercase 'five' had been used on the channel from the launch.

The final set with this logo was launched on 23 May 2006, based on four-letter words such as Hope, Fast and Love. The idents at first did not feature the logo,<ref>{{cite web|last=Deans |first=Jason |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/jan/20/channel5.marketingandpr |title=Five gets emotional in onscreen revamp |work=The Guardian |date=20 January 2006 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref> but the idents were revised on 2 January 2007 to include the word Five again.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tvlive.org.uk/tv-presentation/channel-5/channel-5/2006-2008/five-idents-2006-2008/|title=Five: Idents 2006–2008|date=27 March 2017|work=TV Live|access-date=14 May 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

===2008–2011===
[[File:Five logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2008 to 2011]]
On 6 October 2008 at 9 pm, Five launched and aired a new look, replacing the lower-case "five" logo with an upper-case "FIVE" in a circle occasionally with pink, turquoise and purple light effects. The rebrand was conducted by DixonBaxi, and according to them, the new look was "more vocal, expressive and creative". The relaunch included a mix of live-action and CGI idents; some of these included supermarket trolleys, the Food Chain, Invisible Superheroes and Drawings.

The look was refreshed in July 2009, making the logo notably larger, and the circle becoming red. As part of the refresh, special idents were made for popular shows such as ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Paul Merton in Europe]]'', ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[The Gadget Show]]'' and ''[[FlashForward]]'' with the 2008 set being withdrawn except for the 'news safe' CGI idents. In February 2010, an additional ident was introduced, featuring a CGI aurora forming the logo tilted on its side. This was used at closedown and, sometimes, before news bulletins.

===2011–2016===
[[File:Channel 5 logo 2011.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2011 to 2016]]
After the takeover by [[Richard Desmond]]'s [[Northern & Shell]], major changes and considerable financial investment were promised by the new owners, alongside a return to the 'Channel 5' moniker.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a259893/five-to-rebrand-as-channel-5/ 'Five to rebrand as Channel 5'] Digital Spy, 11 August 2010</ref>

In October 2010, Desmond revealed the station's new look and confirmed its official on-screen identity as "Channel 5" during a press launch.<ref>Jane Clinton [http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/207205/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-launch-into-stratosphere Stars celebrate Channel 5 launch into stratosphere] Express.co.uk, 24 October 2010</ref> Desmond promoted these changes in his tabloid newspapers, the ''[[Daily Express]]'' and ''[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]''.<ref>Elisa Roche [http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/206468/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-s-exciting-future Stars celebrate Five's exciting future] ''Express.co.uk'', 20 October 2010</ref> There is also cross-promotion between Northern & Shell's newspaper and magazine titles with their websites promoted on the Channel 5 website. In 2010, afternoon movies on Channel 5 were sponsored by the ''Daily Express''.

As for the logo, the red circle was retained, however, the word "FIVE" was replaced with the numeral "5". The extended version of the logo has the word "CHANNEL" in upper case font to its left.<ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/channel-5-welcomed-into-desmonds-family/ Channel 5 welcomed into Desmond's family] ATV Network, 20 October 2010; Retrieved 21 October 2010</ref> The DOG revived the "5" motif, originally as a transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. From 18 February 2011, the DOG was modified to a white semi-transparent '5' on a faint grey circle. The DOG was later returned to the transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. On 5 March 2013, the DOG was moved into the 16:9 [[Safe area (television)|safe area]], along with the rest of their channels.

A range of new idents for Channel 5 was launched in February 2011 incorporating the "5" motif featuring live-action and [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] elements. They echo the predominantly red colour scheme of the channel's new corporate image, each based in a spacious studio with a large screen as the backdrop for the action. "Drums" features a drummer against a backdrop of animated shapes with the "5" appearing on a screen behind. In "Equaliser", a "5" contained in a cube emerges from a [[graphic equaliser]] display. "Imagination" features a battle between a toy dinosaur and a robot figure with the "5" logo imposed in neon lights (outlined). "VIP" features a model walking on a red carpet formed from the big screen with the logo formed out of the camera flashes. "Car Chase" features a police car chasing another car which eventually crashes 'through' the big screen with the logo being on the side of the police car. A generic ident with the Channel 5 logo pulsating on the studio screen was introduced in April 2012.<ref>[http://theident.gallery/five-2011.php Channel 5 : Current Idents] The Ident Gallery, 14 February 2011</ref> Several special idents have also been used for ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', ''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]'', ''Impossible?'', ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', ''[[The Bachelor (UK)|The Bachelor]]'', ''[[Europa League]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''Tamara Ecclestone: Billion $$ Girl'', ''It's All About Amy'', ''How to Take Stunning Pictures'', and ''[[The Gadget Show|The Gadget Show: World Tour]]'' also based around the same theme of the studio and screen.<ref>[http://www.thisisfive.co.uk/ident2011a.shtml Channel 5 Idents February 2011 – Present] thisisfive.co.uk, 14 February 2011</ref> Programme preview cards feature the font "Gotham" in upper case. Break bumpers featured the "5" logo in the left-hand corner of the screen with a pattern of circles radiating out from the logo in an alternating red and black colour scheme.

This logo was retired from use on 10 February 2016; a virtually identical logo would later be used by American [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] affiliate [[WEWS-TV]] in [[Cleveland, Ohio]] beginning in September of that year, albeit in a blue colour.

===2016–2020===
On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 launched a new logo across all of its properties—a segmented 5 which can be rendered with various designs and animations, alongside a new series of "cinematic" idents, and break bumpers with text messages on them. The new branding was meant to signify a more upmarket and "creative" positioning for the broadcaster; vice-president of marketing Jo Bacon explained that "Our core proposition is Spirited TV, with emotional heart, reflecting the diverse, lively, colourful and creative content that has been the driving force behind our new strategic approach." Critics noted similarities between 5's new logo and that of competitor [[Channel 4]]. However, Bacon contrasted Channel 4, explaining that "our content allows millions of normal people access to diverse entertainment with no fuss. We are a playful challenger brand and can appeal to all audiences. The rebrand is a big opportunity to redefine the DNA of the Channel 5 brand and how it is perceived." [[5Star]] and [[5USA]] also adopted the new logo, while the catch-up service Demand 5 was renamed My5.<ref name="independent-newlogo2016">{{cite news|title=Channel 5 tilts at Channel 4 with 'emotional' post-Richard Desmond rebrand|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/channel-5-tilts-at-channel-4-with-emotional-post-richard-desmond-rebrand-a6863441.html|access-date=11 February 2016|work=The Independent|date=11 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Channel 5 rebrands as it claims its 'diverse' content doesn't get the credit it deserves|url=https://www.marketingweek.com/2016/02/09/channel-5-rebrands-to-give-its-diverse-content-the-credit-it-deserves/|website=Marketing Week|access-date=11 February 2016|date=9 February 2016}}</ref>

===2020-present===

The idents were changed on 26 February 2020 with a new set focusing more on the logo on coloured backdrops pink, green, orange, blue, teal and black.

==Audience share==
Below are the official audience shares in per cent for Channel 5 since its launch in 1997. Data provided by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |title=Total viewing summary – monthly |publisher=BARB |access-date=3 January 2014 |archive-date=25 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125052445/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The channel consistently is the fifth most watched channel in the country, usually being beaten by main rivals BBC One, BBC Two, ITV and Channel 4.

Audience share rose consistently for the first seven years of broadcast, reaching a peak of 6.6% in 2004. Two years later the audience share had dropped to under 5.0%. In 2012, the audience share rose to 4.5%, the first yearly rise for the channel in audience share since 2009. In July 2013, Channel 5 overtook Channel 4 when taking into account consolidated shares, for the first time. As of 2020 (the last full year published by BARB), the channel averages 4.1% of the total audience share.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Audience share
|-

| {{center|1997}}
| {{center|2.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1998}}
| {{center|4.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1999}}
| {{center|5.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2000}}
| {{center|5.7%}}
|-
| {{center|2001}}
| {{center|5.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2002}}
| {{center|6.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2003}}
| {{center|6.5%}}
|-
| {{center|2004}}
| {{center|6.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2005}}
| {{center|6.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2006}}
| {{center|4.9%}}
|-
| {{center|2007}}
| {{center|5.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2008}}
| {{center|4.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2009}}
| {{center|4.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2010}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20101201&period%5B%5D=20101101&period%5B%5D=20101001&period%5B%5D=20100901&period%5B%5D=20100801&period%5B%5D=20100701&period%5B%5D=20100601&period%5B%5D=20100501&period%5B%5D=20100401&period%5B%5D=20100301&period%5B%5D=20100201&period%5B%5D=20100101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2011}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20110701&period%5B%5D=20110601&period%5B%5D=20110501&period%5B%5D=20110401&period%5B%5D=20110301&period%5B%5D=20110201&period%5B%5D=20110101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2012}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite news|title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase audience share|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share|quotation=Annual Total Viewing Summary|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=19 January 2013|location=London|first=John|last=Plunkett|date=10 January 2013}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2013}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{cite web|title=Total viewing summary – monthly|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|publisher=BARB|access-date=31 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809040604/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|archive-date=9 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2014}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2015 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2015 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Barb_Viewing_Report_2015.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2015}}
| {{center|4.3%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2016 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2016 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BARB-Viewing-Report-2016.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2016}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2017 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2017 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2017}}
| {{center|4.2%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2018 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2018 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017_FINAL_LR-May-2018.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2018}}
| {{center|4.0%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2019 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2019 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2019_32pp_FINAL-1.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2019}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2020 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2020_32pp_spreads_FINAL.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2020}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2021 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Barb-Viewing-Report-June-2021.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2021}}
| {{center|4.9%<ref name="Monthly Viewing">{{Cite web |title=Monthly Viewing |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/monthly-viewing/ |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>{{refn|group=note|As of December 2021.}}}}
|-
| {{center|2022}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref name="Monthly Viewing" />{{refn|group=note|As of June 2022.}}}}
|}

==Programming==
{{Main|Channel 5 (British TV channel) programming}}
Channel 5, like all public service broadcasters, broadcasts a wide variety of programmes. The channel mainly broadcasts documentaries and drama with a few entertainment programmes, reality television and quiz shows in the schedule. In the early days, the channel was known for a high number of imported American dramas, including the broadcast rights to ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' and ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' spin-offs, ''[[NCIS: New Orleans]]'' and ''[[CSI: Cyber]]'', all of which Channel 5 had acquired by October 2014.<ref name="CSI">{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/oct/14/channel-5-ncis-new-orleans-csi-cyber-viacom-programming-budget |title=Channel 5 acquires NCIS: New Orleans and CSI: Cyber |last=Sweney |first=Mark |date=14 October 2014 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=27 October 2019}}</ref> By 2021, the rights to these shows had either expired or these titles were moved over to Channel 5's sister channels as the channel decided to focus its drama budget on its 'Original Dramas'.

The channel broadcasts some sports events not covered by other broadcasters but is notable for having been for several years the only terrestrial channel to show [[cricket]], in the shape of highlights of England's summer [[Test cricket|test matches]] and [[One Day International|one-day games]]. It also broadcasts its [[5 News|news service]], which is currently produced by [[ITN]] but was produced between 2005 and 2012 by [[Sky News]].<ref>{{cite news|title=ITN Re-Appointed to produce 5 News|url=http://www.itn.co.uk/press-releases/itn-re-appointed-to-produce-5-news/|access-date=8 November 2011|newspaper=ITN|date=8 November 2011}}</ref>

The channel frequently sticks to a regular schedule during the day, which during the 2010s included a phone-in chat show at 9:15 am (currently ''[[Jeremy Vine (TV show)|Jeremy Vine]]'', which replaced ''[[The Wright Stuff]]'' in 2018), TV movies in the afternoon, after the Australian soap, ''[[Home and Away]]''. ''[[5 News]]'' programmes go out between 5 pm and 6{{nbsp}}pm.

Flagship programmes for the channel include shows about farming, trains and royalty such as ''Our Yorkshire Farm'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/our-yorkshire-farm|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> ''Springtime On The Farm''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28dayratings-05april|title = 28-Day Ratings: 05-11 April 2021|date = 14 May 2021}}</ref> and ''World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> Saturday night royal documentaries have been a rating winner for Channel 5, with programmes about past members of the British Royal Family also getting good viewing figures, with a programme about [[George V|King George V]] (whose reign was from 6 May 1910 until 20 January 1936) achieving a rating of 1.4 million viewers when it was first broadcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.televisual.com/news/ben-frow-pledges-to-shake-up-channel-5-programming/ |title=Ben Frow pledges to 'shake up' Channel 5 programming |website=Televisual.com |date= 25 August 2020|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

The channel has picked up some formats in the last 20 years that have been previously broadcast on other channels. These programmes have included titles such as Celebrity Big Brother (ex-Channel 4, becoming shared between Channel 5 and MTV), Blind Date (ex-ITV) and the nightly quiz show Eggheads<ref>{{cite web|author=17 Nov |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-eggheads-s2commission |title=CHANNEL 5 ORDER SECOND SERVING OF EGGHEADS |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 17 November 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> (previously broadcast on BBC Two). In the early 2000s it was also the home of ''Fifth Gear'', a continuation of the original incarnation of the [[BBC]] show ''[[Top Gear (1977 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' with ex-presenters [[Quentin Willson]], Tiff Needell, and Vicki Butler-Henderson, presenting the consumer advice series on Channel 5,<ref>{{cite news|author= Timms, Dominic|date= 15 November 2001|url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/top-gear-drives-over-to-c5/1185599.article|title= Top Gear drives over to C5|work= [[Broadcast (magazine)|Broadcast]]|publisher= Emap Media}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Top Gear team switch lanes |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1657807.stm |date=15 November 2001 |publisher=BBC News Online }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/entertainment/news/a29300/tiff-needell-fifth-gear-cancelled/|title=Tiff Needell's "Fifth Gear" Has Been Cancelled|date=24 May 2016|website=Road & Track|access-date=25 May 2016}}</ref> whilst the BBC version of ''Top Gear'' became more of an entertainment car show.

Children's programming begins at 6{{nbsp}}am every day with ''[[Milkshake!]]'' showing children's programmes include ''[[Thomas and Friends]]'', ''[[PAW Patrol]]'', ''[[Peppa Pig]]'', ''[[Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom]]'', ''[[Little Princess (British TV series)|Little Princess]]'', ''[[Fifi and the Flowertots]]'', ''[[Roary the Racing Car]]'' ''[[Fireman Sam]]'' '' [[Joshua Jones (TV series)|Joshua Jones]]'' and many more.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel5.com/tv-guide |title=Schedule |publisher=Channel 5 |access-date=5 May 2013}}</ref>

In 2021, Channel 5 scheduled many music documentaries and countdowns on Friday nights, with shows such as ''Greatest Hits of the 80s'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?sd=24-09-2021%2020:00|title = TV listings guide|website=Radiotimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=4 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004122955/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/greatest-hits-of-the-80s/|title = Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref> ''The Story of Songs''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-story-of-the-songs/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> and ''Britain's Biggest 90s Hits''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009165801/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/britains-favourite-songs/|title = My5}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.my5.tv/britain-s-favourite-songs/season-1/britain-s-favourite-songs-1990|title=My5|website=My5.tv}}</ref> made by Viacom International Studios UK, the British production arm of owner [[ViacomCBS]].

In September 2021, Ofcom approved the removal of Channel 5's 6.30 pm news slot for the channel to schedule ''Neighbours'' at 6 pm and ''Eggheads'' at 6.30 pm (with a new hour-long ''5 News'' programme going out at 5 pm).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/ofcom-c5newsapproval|title = Ofcom Approve Changes to Channel 5 News|website=Tvzoneuk.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a37721453/home-and-away-loses-channel-5-evening-slot/|title = Home and Away to lose evening slot on Channel 5|website = [[Digital Spy]]|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://advanced-television.com/2021/09/24/channel-5-extends-evening-news/|title = Channel 5 extends evening news|website=Advanced-television.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref> These changes saw the early evening repeat of ''Home and Away'' moved to 5Star, with the Australian soap only broadcast on the main channel at lunchtime. The first-hour long-version of ''5 News at 5'' was broadcast by Channel 5 on 8 November 2021, with the programme still produced for the channel by ITN. ''5 News at 5'' is presented by Sian Williams and Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, and has a live reporting team across the UK.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/5news-8novrelaunch |title=CHANNEL 5 NEWS TO RELAUNCH ON 8th NOVEMBER WITH HOUR LONG EDITION |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 25 October 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

Also at the start of November 2021, [[P. D. James]]' adaptation of ''[[Dalgliesh (TV series)|Dalgliesh]]'' debuted on the channel with four million viewers, while ''Our Yorkshire Farm'' achieved a rating of 3,260,437. On Saturday nights, the network's other new drama ''The Madame Blanc Mysteries'' was drawing in over two million viewers to the channel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/7daysbr-01november |title=7-DAY RATINGS BREAKDOWN: 01-07 NOVEMBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=7 November 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

In February 2022, Channel 5 confirmed funding for ''Neighbours'' would be stopped with the production shutting down and the last episode aired 29 July 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/feb/06/neighbours-needs-good-friends-to-survive-after-uk-network-axes-iconic-soap|title = Neighbours needs good friends to survive after UK network axes iconic soap|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/dec/31/the-person-who-got-me-through-2021-dr-karl-kennedy-in-neighbours-was-strangely-reassuring|title = The person who got me through 2021: Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours was strangely reassuring|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 31 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60277939|title=Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show|work=BBC News|date=6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/neighbours-tv-soap-will-be-axed-as-channel-5-increases-investment-in-uk-drama-12534254|title = Neighbours: TV soap will be axed from schedule as Channel 5 increases investment in UK drama}}</ref> As Paramount Global's 10 Peach scheduled the last episode for 7.30 pm on 28 July 2022 in Australia,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/07/farewell-to-neighbours-i-really-wanted-it-to-be-a-celebration-of-the-past-the-present.html | title=Farewell to Neighbours: "I really wanted it to be a celebration of the past & the present." {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/neighbours-finale-to-be-simulcast-on-10-and-10-peach-in-july/ |title=Neighbours finale to be simulcast on 10 and 10 Peach in July |publisher=Mediaweek.com.au |date=1 July 2022 |accessdate=3 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/tv-guide | title=Freeview Australia }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/watch-tv/shows/da71b4db-5fbe-4e5f-bd91-f5eda6def17f | title=Watch Neighbours on Freeview FV }}</ref> Channel 5 brought back the broadcast<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?ts=1659121200000 | title=TV listings guide }}</ref> of the final episode<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/03/10-peach-doubles-up-on-neighbours-episodes-in-time-for-finale.html | title=10 Peach doubles up on Neighbours episodes in time for finale {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref> a few days to 29 July 2022, with ''The Finale''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pr-neighboursfinale-2 | title=Neighbours: The Finale {{pipe}} Preview (Channel 5) | date=24 July 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-566p2l/neighbours/episodes/?episode=b-qhg6rn | title=Neighbours (TV Series) }}</ref> becoming part of a ''Neighbours'' night alongside the Viacom UK<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/entertainment-and-comedy/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> programmes ''Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-street-to-hollywood/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-jf2xq1/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-st-to-hollywood/ | title=Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood }}</ref> and ''Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially For You''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ddwxps/neighbours-all-the-pop-hits-more-especially-for-you/ | title=Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially for You }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/2994-2/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> In addition, the 'Spirit of Queensland' episode of the channel's Bill Nighy narrated luxury train travel series was held back a week<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 22 July 2022</ref> with the Al Andalus train journey from [[Seville]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bp6gnn/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys-season-6/?episode=b-z9p3u1 | title=World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys Season 6 }}</ref> taking its place on 22 July and the [[Brisbane]] to [[Cairns]] trip's title amended to ''Australia's Most Scenic Railway Journeys'' to fit in with the ''Neighbours'' theme night on 29 July 2022.

On 7 September 2022, a two-part day-by-day documentary with Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/great-smog-1952-when-london-brought-knees-thousands-died/ | title=The Great Smog of 1952: When London was brought to its knees and thousands died | newspaper=The Telegraph | date=7 September 2022 | last1=Rees | first1=Jasper }}</ref> called ''The Great Smog of 1952'' started with the second episode scheduled for the following night. With the death of [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]], the concluding part was dumped from the schedule after the channel went into a rolling royal documentary mode for the rest of the night. Their schedules for the following days were then amended to take out several thriller films, the over-night casino slots and documentaries which may have featured members of the Royal Family, like a forthcoming episode of ''The Cotswolds and Beyond with Pam Ayres'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-cotswolds-and-beyond-with-pam-ayres/season-2/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ukajud/the-cotswolds-with-pam-ayres-season-1/ | title=The Cotswolds with Pam Ayres Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pamayres-c5beyond | title=Pam Ayres Returns to Channel 5 with the Cotswolds and Beyond | date=25 May 2022 }}</ref> replacing these programmes with a range of their travel documentaries.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/recordings-may-fail-as-schedules-continue-to-change | title=Recordings may fail as schedules continue to change | date=9 September 2022 }}</ref> The second part of ''[[Great Smog of London|The Great Smog of 1952]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail/4789616/75286785/the-great-smog-winter-of-52 | title=The Great Smog: Winter of '52 on Channel 5 HD, Sat 17 Sep 1:00am – TV Guide UK TVGuide.co.uk }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.whattowatch.com/uk-tv-guide | title=UK TV Guide & Listings {{pipe}} What to Watch }}</ref> was rescheduled for 13 September 2022, with the documentary and a repeat of [[Paramount Pictures]]' award-winning romantic drama film, ''[[An Officer and a Gentleman]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/tv-guide | title=TV Guide }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/?catcolor=&systemid=7&thistime=19&thisday=9/13/2022&gridspan=03:00&view=0&gw=1327&adj=3 | title=TV Guide UK – TVGuide.co.uk, Film, Soaps, Sports, News for Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, Freesat & BT Vision }}</ref> replacing a double bill of murder investigations. ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'', ''The Yorkshire Vet'' and the last episode of ''The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo'' were kept in the schedule as previously listed, going out in hourly slots between 7 pm and 10 pm.

Even though the channel is known for its royal documentaries, on the day of the [[funeral of Queen Elizabeth II]] Channel 5 decided to go with a counter-alternative schedule to all the royal coverage due to being shown on the BBC, ITV and Sky, with their regular ''Home and Away'' episode and ''Jeremy Vine'' dropped to make way for family-friendly productions like ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Paddington (2019 TV series)|The Adventures of Paddington]]'' and ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/itv-to-simulcast-all-channels-as-broadcasters-clear-schedules-for-the-queens-funeral | title=ITV channels to simulcast as broadcasters clear schedules for the Queen's Funeral | date=14 September 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/channel-5-monday-tv-schedule-timings-newsupdate/ | title=Channel 5's Monday TV schedule confirmed – all the changes and timings }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a41246690/home-and-away-schedule-change-september-19/ | title=Home and Away dropped by Channel 5 on Queen's funeral day | website=[[Digital Spy]] | date=16 September 2022 }}</ref>

In November 2022, Channel 5 confirmed that one of their recent hits, ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', would not be returning to the channel in its original form, with a three-part spin-off programme called ''Beyond The Yorkshire Farm: Reuben & Clive'' due to be launched on the channel on 6 December 2022. This series will show the father and son farming duo launching a digging business venture which sees them in the Cumbrian village of [[Langwathby]] digging out a series of ponds.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.televisual.com/news/our-yorkshire-farm-ends-renegade-makes-spin-off/ | title=Renegade to make spin-off as Our Yorkshire Farm ends | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-yorkfarmends-ann1 | title=Our Yorkshire Farm Ends on Channel 5 as Spin-Off Series is Announced | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref>

==Most watched programmes==
The following is a list of the twelve most watched broadcasts on Channel 5 up to 5 March 2021, based on Live +28 data supplied by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/four-screen-dashboard |title= Weekly top programmes on four screens |website=Barb.co.uk |date=20 December 2020 |access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Rank !! Programme !! UK viewers (millions) !! Date
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 1 || ''[[The Drowning (TV series)|The Drowning]]'' || 6.10 || 1 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 2 || ''[[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Group 5|Euro 2000 Qualifier: Poland v England]]'' || 5.63 || 8 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 3 || ''[[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 9|World Cup Qualifier: Albania v England]]'' || 5.59 || 28 March 2001
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 4 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.57 || 2 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 5 || ''[[All Creatures Great and Small (2020 TV series)|All Creatures Great and Small]]'' || 5.49 || 1 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 6 || ''[[Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'' || 5.41 || 7 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 7 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.32 || 4 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 8 || ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (UK TV series)|Celebrity Big Brother]]'' || 5.27 || 18 August 2011
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 9 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.22 || 15 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 10 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.17 || 6 October 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 11 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.16 || 3 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 12 || ''[[The X-Files (season 10)|The X-Files]]'' || 5.10 || 8 February 2016
|}

==5 Text==
From 1997 to 2011 Channel 5 operated its analogue [[teletext]] service providing a basic range of programme listings, film summaries and programme previews of Channel 5 content. The service was provided by [[Sky Text]] until 2002 when [[Teletext Ltd.]] took over as the provider of Channel 5's Teletext service.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvwhirl.co.uk/teletext/channel-5-teletext/|title=TV Whirl – 5Text|website=Tvwhirl.co.uk}}</ref> The service was withdrawn due to the digital switchover and the shift to the Internet and social media.

==Channel 5 on Pluto TV==
As of December 2021, Channel 5 has several channels streaming 24 hours a day on [[Paramount Global]]'s [[Free ad-supported streaming television|free TV app]] [[Pluto TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/pluto-tv-sci-fi-gb|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com">{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-launches-new-services-on-pluto-tv|title=Channel 5 launches new services on Pluto TV|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date=14 December 2021}}</ref> The channels include:
* 5 Building Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with titles including [[Michael Buerk|Michael Buerk's]] documentary ''Building Victorian Britain: The Great Stink'' and ''[[George Clarke (architect)|George Clarke's Build a New House in the Country]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details/episode-7-2017-2-7-ptv12|title = On Pluto TV|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Cops (the UK version of Pluto's ''Spike TV's Cops 24/7'' channel,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/pluto-tv-adds-the-5-new-channels-including-24-7-cops/|title = Pluto TV Adds 4 New Channels Including 24/7 Cops|date = 17 March 2020}}</ref> featuring episodes from ''Police Interceptors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-cops-gb/details/episode-14-1969-4-14|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Destination Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-destination-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free.|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (programmes include ''[[Walking Britain's Lost Railways]]'' with [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell]] and ''Britain By Bike With [[Larry Lamb|Larry]] & [[George Lamb]]'')
* 5 GPs<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with back-to-back episodes of ''GPs: Behind Closed Doors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details/episode-6-2013-4-6|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 ''Cruising with Jane McDonald'' (Back-to-back episodes of the [[Jane McDonald]] travel show, broadcast on the channel between 2017 and 2021)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-cruising-with-jane-mcdonald-gb/details?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttetuZHz9AIVkYBQBh0HkgsvEAAYASAAEgILS_D_BwE|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com"/>

==5 on The Farm==
5 on The Farm<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |title=What's on – 5 on the Farm Festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141604/https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> is Channel 5's festival which first took place at [[Cannon Hall Farm]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/event/5-on-the-farm/|title = 5 on the Farm – Cannon Hall Farm|website=Cannonhallfarm.co.uk| date=6 February 2021 }}</ref> in Cawthorne, South Yorkshire<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |title=Travel Options {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141559/https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> on August Bank Holiday Weekend in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |title=5 on the Farm Festival {{pipe}} Yorkshire {{pipe}} Buy Tickets Now |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141638/https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/channel-5-launches-new-5-farm-yorkshire-festival-3061806|title=Channel 5 launches new '5 on the farm' Yorkshire festival|website=Yorkshirepost.co.uk|date=9 December 2020 |access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> The three-day event was based around Channel 5's ''...on the Farm'' series (featuring series regulars Rob and Dave Nicholson, chef Tim Bilton as well as presenters Adam Henson, Helen Skelton, Jules Hudson and JB Gill) with appearances from people featuring in a range of Channel 5 programmes associated with farming, food and animals. These people included Peter Wright and Julian Norton from ''The Yorkshire Vet'', Reuben and [[Amanda Owen]] from ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', Ben Fogle from ''[[Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild|New Lives in the Wild]]'', Graeme Hall from ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'' and Stefan Gates from ''Secrets of Your Supermarket Food''. The festival also has an area for children branded as the ''Milkshake! Meadow'' which (in 2021) featured presenters Derek Moran, Jen Pringle and Kemi Majeks<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |title=Schedule {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival {{pipe}} August Bank Holiday 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141650/https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |title=Talent and Channel 5 Stars {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122142845/https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> alongside characters from ''Milkshake!'' including Peppa Pig, and Milkshake! Monkey and Fireman Sam.

==Criticism of the channel==
In a ''Radio Times'' interview with Mark Lawson,<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: 'Putting "Yorkshire" in the title gets good viewing figures' – The RT Interview by Mark Lawson: Ben Frow, pages 22 – 25</ref> Channel 5's director of programmes Ben Frow gave answers to some of the regular criticisms viewers had over the past few years about scheduling. Firstly, Channel 5 is known for giving programmes numerous programme titles, with the listing in the ''Radio Times'' not matching the EPG or the actual programme title. Secondly, a six-part series can be launched in a regular slot and then be dropped from the schedule after a few weeks (with the third series of [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell's]] ''Building the Impossible''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/building-the-impossible/season-3 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 2, 4 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 29 October – 4 November 2022</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 3, 11 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 5–11 November 2022</ref> dropped after one episode and replaced in its 9 pm slot by the repackaged ''The Dalgliesh Mysteries'').<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-dalgliesh-mysteries/season-1/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref> Frow apologised to all the ''Radio Times'' readers who were annoyed by these regular occurrences but explained that when listings go to press he does not know what the competition from other channels might be and so may have to retitle a programme to make it stand out on the EPG or temporarily remove that show from the schedule until there is a better place for it. For example, the programme ''Billion Dollar Holiday City''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bmapnr/billion-dollar-holiday-city-season-1/? | title=Billion Dollar Holiday City Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/billion-dollar-holiday-city | title=My5 }}</ref> which turned up in the Channel 5 schedule on 17 July 2022 before new episodes of the holiday series ''Bargain-Loving Brits by the Sea'' and ''The Cruise''<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 17 July 2022, page 60</ref> was a revised and retitled version of late-night programme ''Secret World of Las Vegas: 24/7''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/secret-world-of-las-vegas-24-7/season-1/episode-6 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.c21media.net/screenings/viacomcbs/the-secret-world-of-las-vegas-247/15427/ | title=The Secret World of Las Vegas 24/7 }}</ref> which originally was broadcast by the channel in 2019, and put into production as ''Vegas 24:7'' by Viacom Studios UK (now VIS UK).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com |title=Viacom Studios UK |website=viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref>

On 22 June 2022,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.techadvisor.com/article/743095/watch-paramount-plus.html | title=How to watch Paramount Plus in the UK }}</ref> Paramount Plus launched in the UK, with Channel 5 showing the first episode of the streaming series ''[[Halo (TV series)|Halo]]'' on that night as a 'taster'.<ref>''Radio Times'' 18–24 June 2022: Channel 5 television schedule for 22 June 2022, page 88</ref> However, the marketing around this episode made it look like it was a new free-to-air series that was going to continue on the channel and Paramount Plus every week, which resulted in the first of several Feedback letters to the ''Radio Times''<ref>''Radio Times'' 9–15 July 2022, Feedback letters pages as edited by Jane Hill, page 143</ref> about the practice of 'taster TV'. This time the viewer complained that this was just a 'puff piece' to get people to subscribe to a paid service and thought the practice might be against the channel's PSB commitments, while in the magazine's 20–26 August 2022 issue,<ref>''Radio Times'' page 142</ref> after one-off starter episodes of ''Halo'', ''La Brea'' and ''The Box''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/coming-to-paramount-plus-uk-august-2022/ | title=Coming to Paramount+ UK August 2022: New TV, Films and More | date=23 July 2022 }}</ref> had been shown on the channel, a piece of viewer criticism headlined "Taster TV is no good to me" was highlighted as the magazine's ''Letter of the Week''.

On 26 November 2023 the channel was due to show a documentary about the 1928 London floods. The show was pulled pulled from the schedule several hours before broadcast this was due to the show featuring Nikki Shaw who has been [https://twitter.com/hopenothate/status/1728787777901183377 reported] to being openly a hard-line Nazi, who has called for Sam Smith to be gassed and refers to black people as “c**ns” and “monkeys”. In place of this program the channel decided to show a a documentary about a 2018 storm instead. Channel 5 has yet to comment.

===Queen Elizabeth II funeral controversy===
On 19 September 2022, the [[Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II|funeral of Elizabeth II]] was occurring. BBC One, BBC Two, and ITV broadcast the funeral, while Channel 4 broadcast a documentary about Elizabeth. However, Channel 5 played the 2017 film ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'' instead of the funeral. The move had mixed reactions. Some mocked the channel and insulted it for disrespecting a former member of the Royal Family.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yossman |first=K. J. |date=19 September 2022 |title=UK's Channel 5 Shows 'The Emoji Movie' Instead of Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral, Gets Mocked on Twitter |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/channel-5-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-1235376665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=19 September 2022 |title=Britain's Channel 5 Uplifts a Grieving Nation by Airing 'The Emoji Movie' During Queen's Funeral |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/emoji-movie-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-channel-5-britain-1234595665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> Other people online praised the channel for airing child-friendly alternatives during a dark day in the nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Chris |date=20 September 2022 |title=Channel 5 praised by viewers for showing 'The Emoji Movie' during Queen's funeral |url=https://www.nme.com/news/film/channel-5-praised-the-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-3313162 |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> Other kid movies were aired on the channel, including the 1999 film ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''. Channel 5 has yet to comment.

==See also==
* [[List of television stations in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]

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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.channel5.com}}

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Channel 5 (British TV channel)

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{{Short description|British free-to-air TV channel}}
{{About|the UK commercial television broadcaster|other uses|Channel 5 (disambiguation)}}
{{distinguish|Channel 5 (web channel)}}
{{Cleanup split|Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2018}} {{Use British English|date=July 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Channel 5
| logo = Channel 5 (UK) 2016.svg
| logo_size = 100px
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2016
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|1997|3|30|df=y}}
| picture_format = {{plainlist|
* [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]/[[1080p]]{{efn|1080p25 sometimes only on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]].}}
* (downscaled to [[576i]] for the SD feed)
}}
| owner = [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]]
| parent = [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Home |url=http://www.channel5.com |website=Channel 5}}</ref>
| country = United Kingdom
| headquarters = [[Breakfast Television Centre|17–29 Hawley Crescent]], [[London]], England
| area = {{plainlist|
* United Kingdom
* Isle of Man
* Channel Islands
* Gibraltar
}}
| language = English
| former_names = {{plainlist|
* Five (2002–2011)
}}
| sister_channels = *[[5Action]]
* [[5Select]]
* [[5Star]]
* [[5USA]]
| timeshift_service = Channel 5 +1
| website = {{url|https://www.channel5.com}}
| terr_serv_1 =
| terr_chan_1 = [[#Terrestrial|See separate section]]
| online_serv_1 =
| online_chan_1 = [[#Online|See separate section]]
}}
'''Channel 5''' is a British free-to-air [[public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom|public broadcast]] [[television channel]] launched in 1997. It is the fifth national terrestrial channel in the United Kingdom and is owned by [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited|Channel Five Broadcasting Limited]], a wholly-owned subsidiary of American media conglomerate [[Paramount Global]], which is grouped under the [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]] division.

During ownership by the [[RTL Group]], it was branded as '''Five''' between 16 September 2002 and 13 February 2011. [[Richard Desmond]] purchased the channel from RTL on 23 July 2010, announcing plans to invest more money in programming and return to the name Channel 5 with immediate effect, and it was relaunched on 14 February 2011.<ref name="Great new era" /><ref name=DesReb>{{cite news|author=Sweeney, Mark|title=Richard Desmond rebrands Five as Channel 5|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/aug/11/channel-five-branding|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=11 August 2010|location=London}}</ref><ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ 'Mini-revamp planned for Channel 5 News'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224164426/https://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ |date=24 February 2021 }} ATV Network, 30 October 2010</ref> On 1 May 2014, the channel was acquired by [[Viacom (2005–2019)|Viacom]] (now [[Paramount Global]]) for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27240335 |title=Viacom to buy Channel 5 for £450m |work=BBC News |date=1 May 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref>

Channel 5 is a general entertainment channel that shows both internally commissioned programmes such as ''[[Amanda Owen|Our Yorkshire Farm]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28days-11october |title=28-DAY RATINGS: 11–17 OCTOBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=17 October 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> ''[[The Gadget Show]]'', ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', and ''[[Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away!]]'' and foreign programmes. The channel has been very successful with imports from the United States in particular, including the ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' franchise, the ''[[NCIS (franchise)|NCIS]]'' franchise, the first three series in the ''[[Law & Order (franchise)|Law & Order]]'' franchise, ''[[Power Rangers]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Body of Proof]]'', ''[[Once Upon a Time (TV series)|Once Upon a Time]]'', ''[[Dallas (2012 TV series)|Dallas]]'', ''[[Under the Dome (TV series)|Under the Dome]]'', and sitcom ''[[Friends]]'' (also on [[Comedy Central UK]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Conlan |first=Tara |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/aug/31/csi-miami-tv-ratings |title=CSI: Miami helps Channel 5 cruise past ITV1 |work=The Guardian |date=31 August 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a149923/csi-hits-series-high-with-4m/ |title='CSI' hits series high with 4m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=18 March 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a162947/csi-miami-makes-record-breaking-return/ |title='CSI: Miami' makes record-breaking return |publisher=Digital Spy |date=1 July 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a374398/once-upon-a-time-channel-5-premiere-enchants-22m/ |title='Once Upon a Time' Channel 5 premiere enchants 2.2m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=2 April 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a402033/once-upon-a-time-jumps-to-12m-in-uk-for-season-one-finale/ |title='Once Upon a Time' jumps to 1.2m in UK for season one finale |publisher=Digital Spy |date=27 August 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lee |first=Ben |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a359514/dana-delanys-body-of-proof-begins-with-17m-on-channel-5/ |title=Dana Delany's 'Body of Proof' begins with 1.7m on Channel 5 |publisher=Digital Spy |date=11 January 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

==History==
{{Further|Timeline of Channel 5}}

===Pre-launch===
[[Wolff Olins]] and [[Saatchi & Saatchi]] were the main companies behind the pre-launch advertising campaign: "Give Me 5".<ref name="Wolf Olins">{{cite web|url=http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf|title=Channel 5 Give me five|access-date=21 July 2007|publisher=Wold Olins|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070925210746/http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf  |archive-date = 25 September 2007}}</ref> The channel would be both modern and mainstream. A logo (a numeric "5" within a circle) and visual motif (a "candy stripe" bar of colours, reminiscent of TV test cards) were used, and an attempt was made to establish a collection of Channel 5 faces; through the spring of 1997, billboards of [[Jack Docherty]] were displayed, along with other unknown characters.<ref name="Wolf Olins" />

A series of pre-launch screens were displayed on the frequencies Channel 5 would begin broadcasting on in the months before launch as well, including a trailer for the channel and information screens.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Channel 5 (UK) Pre-Launch Promo [1997] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=7 January 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref> After re-tuning, around 65% of the population's televisions could view the channel on launch night.

===Launch and RTL Ownership===
The channel's launch on 30 March 1997, Easter Sunday, at {{nowrap|6 p.m.}} featured the [[Spice Girls]] singing a re-written version of [[Manfred Mann]]'s hit "[[5-4-3-2-1]]" as "1-2-3-4-5".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Spice Girls launch Channel 5 (UK) |via=YouTube |date=22 November 2008|access-date=24 June 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>[http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 "Power of Five" Lyrics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222141710/http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 |date=22 December 2015 }}, 365Lyrics; Retrieved 19 August 2009</ref> Presenters [[Tim Vine]] and [[Julia Bradbury]] introduced the nation to the UK's fifth terrestrial channel with half an hour of previews.

The rest of the Channel 5 launch night schedule, along with the official viewing figures, was as follows:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm#ratings|title=Channel 5|publisher=Andrew Wiseman's Television Room|website=DOG Watch!|access-date=11 February 2008}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Time !! Show !! Viewers (in millions)
|-
| 6{{nbsp}}pm || ''This Is 5!'' || 2.49
|-
| 6.30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[Family Affairs]]'' || 1.70
|-
| 7{{nbsp}}pm || ''Two Little Boys'' || 0.68
|-
| 8{{nbsp}}pm || ''Hospital!'' || 1.12
|-
| 9{{nbsp}}pm || ''Beyond Fear'' || 1.70
|-
| 10:30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[The Jack Docherty Show]]'' || 1.16
|-
| 11:10{{nbsp}}pm || ''The Comedy Store Special'' || 0.73
|-
| 11:40{{nbsp}}pm || ''Turnstyle'' || 0.49
|-
| 12:10{{nbsp}}am || ''Live and Dangerous'' || 0.08
|-
| 4:40{{nbsp}}am || ''[[Prisoner: Cell Block H]]'' || 0.03
|-
| 5:30{{nbsp}}am || ''This is 5!'' || 0.03
|}

Overall, an estimated 2,490,000 tuned in to see Britain's fifth free channel launch, a figure higher than that achieved by the launch of [[Channel 4]], fourteen and a half years earlier.

The first advert shown on {{nowrap|Channel 5}} was for [[Chanel No. 5]] perfume.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/five-ten/646048|title=Five at ten|first=Ian|last=Derby|date=23 March 2007|access-date=10 May 2022|magazine=[[Campaign (magazine)|Campaign]]|quote=Channel 5 launched at 6pm on 30 March 1997. ... Fittingly, the first ad to run on the station was for [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]]. [[Kellogg's|Kellogg]], which made great play of also being around for the launch of ITV and Channel 4, appeared in the first {{abbr|ad|advert}} break with a spot specially shot for the launch night.}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/chanel-to-advertise-perfume-on-channel-5--104824|title=Chanel to advertise perfume on Channel 5|date=1 April 1997|access-date=10 May 2022|quote=[[Coco Chanel|Chanel]], perfume giant, is set to be the first advertiser on Channel 5, as it shows a new commercial for its [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]] perfume. The film will be shown once on Channel 5, and then kept on ice until Christmas 1997|magazine=Telecom Paper}}</ref>

====Re-brand as Five (2002)====
On 16 September 2002, Channel 5 re-branded to Five, in a multimillion-pound project directed by [[Trevor Beattie]]. The channel's director of marketing at the time, David Pullen, said: {{cquote|This campaign set out to achieve three key objectives: to clarify the channel's creative strategy; to refresh the channel's on-screen identity; and to address the gap between the common perceptions of Five and the new reality of our programming – stimulating viewers' reappraisal of Five's programmes and brand.
Channel 5 was a name; 'Five' is a brand. 'Five' as a brand reflects the evolution the channel is undergoing in programming and in becoming a more confident and distinctive viewer proposition.}}

===Northern & Shell Ownership (2010)===
Five was taken over by [[Richard Desmond]]'s publishing group [[Northern & Shell]] on 23 July 2010 for £103.5 million.<ref name="N&Sacquisition">{{Cite news
| title = UK: Media tycoon Desmond seals deal for Five
| work = The Spy Report
| publisher = Media Spy
| date = 24 July 2010
| url = http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100727091613/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-date = 27 July 2010
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition2">{{Cite news
| title = Richard Desmond promises Channel Five 'investment, drive and leadership'
| work = The Guardian
| date = 23 July 2010
| url = https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/23/richard-desmond-channel-five1
| access-date = 24 July 2010
| first=James
| last=Robinson
| location=London
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition3">{{cite press release
| publisher = RTL Group
| date = 23 July 2010
| title = RTL Group sells UK broadcaster Five
| url = http://www.rtlgroup.com/en/press_releases/2010/rtl_group_sells_uk_broadcaster.cfm
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref> Desmond pledged to top up the broadcaster's total budget to about £1.5bn over the next five years, including new investment of £50m to £100m a year to boost programming and the equivalent of £20m promoting the channel and its shows in a marketing campaign in Northern & Shell publications.<ref>{{cite news |title=Channel 5 chief reassures staff as experts question strategy |author=Sweney, Mark |work=The Guardian |date=27 July 2010 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/27/channel-five-richard-desmond |location=London}}</ref>

Upon completing his takeover of Five on 23 July 2010, Richard Desmond remarked; "I prefer Channel 5 to Five, but... we haven't met with the team yet to discuss these sorts of details".<ref>{{cite news |title=New Five owner Desmond eyes Corrie |work=Express.co.uk |date=23 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/188784/New-Five-owner-Desmond-eyes-Corrie }}</ref> The day after, Desmond's ''[[Daily Express]]'' newspaper noted that the channel's name was to change: "From today the rather vague 'Five' (Five what? Days of the week? Fingers?) reverts to the much more informative Channel 5".<ref name="Great new era">{{cite news |title=Channel 5: Great new era for British television |author=Abbott, Brendan |work=Express.co.uk |date=24 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/188853/Channel-5-Great-new-era-for-British-television }}</ref> On 11 August 2010, Desmond confirmed the restoration of the original name used from 1997 to 2002.<ref name=DesReb/> The restoration was revealed onscreen on 14 February 2011.

The relaunch also saw investment in a range of new programming with the debut of the (now-cancelled) nightly entertainment show ''[[OK! TV]]''.<ref name=5relaunch>[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/11/channel-5-candy-bar-girls Richard Desmond's Channel 5 to air reality show set in lesbian bar] guardian.co.uk, 11 February 2011</ref><ref name=5ds>[http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a303270/illusion-show-heads-up-channel-5-season/ Illusion show heads up Channel 5 season] Digital Spy, 11 February 2011</ref> Audience figures for the relaunch were boosted with increased viewing figures for the main ''5 News'' bulletins and improved figures for ''OK! TV'' in the 6.30 p.m. slot over its predecessor ''[[Live from Studio Five]]''.<ref>Jason Deans [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/15/channel-5-relaunch-ok-tv Channel 5 relaunch does OK!] guardian.co.uk, 15 February 2011</ref> On 18 August 2011, Channel 5 relaunched ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', starting with ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 8]]'' and followed by ''[[Big Brother 12 (UK)|Big Brother 12]]'', having bought the rights to air the programme following its cancellation by Channel 4 in April 2011. The deal was worth a reported £200 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Andrews |first=Amanda |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Big Brother to return this year on Channel 5 |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=6 April 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014 |location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The show helped the channel's viewing figures and audience share to rise slightly year-on-year, from 4.4% to 4.5%, in 2012. It was only achieved by Channel 5 and BBC One later in 2012; all other terrestrial broadcasters fell in comparison.<ref>{{cite news|last=Plunkett |first=John |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share |title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase their audience share in 2012 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=10 January 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

In 2013, [[Ben Frow]], the channel's Director of Programming, revealed that the station would be moving away from broadcasting just American imports, by introducing shows from other countries such as [[Canada]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] and [[Australia]] to the schedules. The station has since begun screening the Australian prison drama ''[[Wentworth (TV series)|Wentworth Prison]]'' and the Irish gangland series ''[[Love/Hate (TV series)|Love/Hate]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Munn |first=Patrick |url=http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2013/05/la-screenings-2013-channel-4-channel-5s-new-acquisitions-teams-less-bullish-on-us-content/ |title=LA Screenings: Channel 4 & Channel 5's New Acquisitions Teams Less Bullish On U.S. Content? |website=Tvwise.co.uk |date=9 May 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

===Viacom Ownership (2014)===
In January 2014, it was reported that [[Richard Desmond]] was looking at selling Channel 5 for up to £700 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/jan/02/richard-desmond-sale-channel-5 |title=Richard Desmond appoints Barclays to explore sale of Channel 5 |newspaper=The Guardian |date=2 January 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref> On 1 May 2014, Desmond agreed to sell Channel 5 to [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom"/> The deal was approved on 10 September 2014 and at the same time, it was announced that it was to co-commission programmes with its pay channels such as [[Nickelodeon (UK and Ireland)|Nickelodeon]] and [[MTV (UK and Ireland)|MTV]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/sep/10/viacom-channel-5-joint-commissions-takeover-deal-closes |title=Viacom and Channel 5 unveil joint commissions as takeover deal closes |work=The Guardian |date=10 September 2014 |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>

Under Viacom, the channel planned to increase its original programming output, increasing its budget by 10%. On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 also unveiled an overhauled brand, meant to reflect a new remit of "Spirited TV with an Emotional Heart".<ref name="independent-newlogo2016"/>

In December 2019, Viacom re-merged with [[CBS Corporation]], forming [[ViacomCBS]] and making Channel 5 a sister to [[CBS]] in the United States and [[Network 10]] in Australia. Channel 5 received Channel of the Year honours from the [[Royal Television Society]] and [[Broadcast Awards]] in 2020, with judges for both recognising the network's expansion under ViacomCBS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibc.org/trends/rts-unveils-2020-programme-awards-winners/5602.article|title=RTS UNVEILS 2020 PROGRAMME AWARDS WINNERS|website=IBC.org|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-awards-2020/c5-scoops-broadcast-awards-channel-of-the-year/5146926.article|title=C5 scoops Broadcast Awards channel of the year|website=Broadcastnow.co.uk|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref>

It was announced in December 2021 that Channel 5 had joined [[Everyone TV|Digital UK (now Everyone TV)]], the organisation responsible for Freeview and Freesat, becoming the last of the UK's major Public Service Broadcasters to join the body.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/corporate/news/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Freeview.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/channel-5-coowner-freeview-freesat/|title = Channel 5 Becomes Co-Owner in Freeview and Freesat|website=Cordbusters.co.uk|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref>

==Availability==
===Cable===
* [[Virgin Media]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD) and Channel 305 (+1)

===IPTV===
* [[Sky Glass]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105
===Online===
* [[TVPlayer]]: [http://www.tvplayer.com/watch/five Watch live]
* [[Sky Go]]: [https://go.sky.com Watch live]
* Virgin TV Go: [https://virgintvgo.virginmedia.com Watch live]
* [[Pluto TV]]: [https://pluto.tv Watch live]
===Satellite===
* [[Freesat]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (SD & HD) and Channel 128 (+1)
* [[Sky UK|Sky]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD), Channel 205 (+1) and Channel 805 (SD)
===Terrestrial===
* [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 5 (SD), Channel 46 (+1) and Channel 105 (HD)

==Broadcasting and reception==
The British frequency plan had only allowed for four channels to be transmitted over the whole of the UK using analogue terrestrial transmitters, but the ITC identified that [[Ultra high frequency|UHF]] channels 35 and 37 could provide coverage for around 70% of the UK population. These channels were used by many domestic video recorders for RF connection to television sets. Before the channel could launch, the broadcaster had to provide over-the-phone instructions or visit any home that complained, to either retune the video recorder or fit a filter to completely block the Channel 5 signal.

For many transmitters, channels 35 and 37 were 'out of the group', which meant that the roof-top receiving [[Antenna (radio)|aerials]] were not designed to cover Channel 5's broadcast channels. Many people either could not receive the channel at all or required a new aerial. The broadcaster progressively added to the transmitters to improve the analogue terrestrial coverage since that time. From 23 April 1997, the channel was also provided on the analogue [[SES Astra|Astra]] satellite service, which enabled people outside the terrestrial reception areas to receive it via a dish.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm |title = Channel 5|website=625.uk.com}}</ref>

Unlike the other four analogue [[British television]] channels, the channel could not be received via analogue terrestrial broadcasts in many areas, including some parts of the south coast of England where the signal would otherwise interfere with signals from television stations in [[France]]; many areas of [[North East England]], especially around the major [[Tyne & Wear]] conurbation; many areas in [[Scotland]]; most of [[Wales]], most of [[Northern Ireland]] and parts of [[Cumbria]]. The channel is available on all digital platforms ([[Freesat]], [[Sky UK|Sky]] satellite, [[IPTV]] and [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] digital terrestrial, and also most cable operators). On 5 November 2008, the channel launched on digital satellite service Freesat, on the [[Astra 28.2°E]] satellites.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.techradar.com/news/television/five-s-freesat-arrival-confirmed-482097|title=Five's Freesat arrival confirmed | date = 5 November 2008| publisher = TechRadar| author = Patrick Goss}}</ref>

It was the first analogue channel in the UK to use a permanent [[digital on-screen graphic]], though this was removed in September 2002; however, the children's programming strands kept the DOG. In October 2007, the channel's logo returned to the screen.

Channel 5 is available in [[Switzerland]] on Swisscom TV and [[Cablecom]].

On 30 September 2009, the channel temporarily ceased broadcasting on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] from around 9:30{{nbsp}}am until midday. This was due to changes to the Freeview platform, which necessitated moving Channel 5 from a commercial multiplex to a [[public service broadcasting]] multiplex. This was to increase the coverage of the channel from around 70% to 99% of the country by using [[relay transmitters]]: these only carried the three PSB multiplexes but did not carry the three commercial multiplexes.

On 20 September 2019, it was announced that Channel 5 had joined [[BritBox]], a digital video subscription service created by the [[BBC]] and [[ITV plc|ITV]].<ref name="BritBox">{{Cite press release |title=Channel 5 and Comedy Central join BritBox line-up}}</ref>

==Subsidiary channels==

=== Channel 5 HD ===
[[File:Channel 5 HD logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|HD logo used since 2020]]
Channel 5 HD is a [[high-definition television|high-definition]] [[simulcast]] of Channel 5. The channel launched on [[Sky UK|Sky]] Channel 171 and [[Virgin Media]] channel 150 on 13 July 2010.<ref name="Five HD Sky">{{cite web| url = http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100323084336/http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-date = 23 March 2010 | title=Five to Make HD Debut on Sky this Summer | date = 17 March 2010 | publisher = British Sky Broadcasting | access-date = 13 July 2010}}</ref><ref name="Five HD VM">{{cite web| url = http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205406&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1446758&highlight= | title=A Virgin Media high five for High Definition Five | date = 13 July 2010 | publisher = Virgin Media | access-date = 13 July 2010}} {{Dead link|date=October 2015}}</ref> In the Summer of 2015, Channel 5 and Channel 5 HD switched places, with Channel 5 HD now being located in Channel 5's original space of Channel 105.

Upon the launch, only the Australian soaps ''Neighbours'' and ''Home and Away'' were shown in HD, with the letters HD placed in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Channel 5 HD was due to launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] in 2010 but was unable to reach the 'key criteria' to keep its slot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/television/ofcom-hands-five-s-freeview-hd-slot-back-to-bbc-676901|title=Ofcom hands Five's Freeview HD slot back to BBC|publisher=Tech Radar|date=15 May 2010}}</ref> In 2011 Channel 5 HD was the sole applicant for a fifth high-definition channel slot on Freeview,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2011/11/01/channel-5-takes-freeview-hd-slot/|title=Channel 5 takes Freeview HD slot|publisher=Broadband TV News|date=1 November 2011}}</ref> intending to launch in spring or early summer 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|title=Response to Ofcom's Third Invitation to Apply for DTT Multiplex B Capacity|publisher=Ofcom|date=17 October 2011|access-date=13 November 2011|archive-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430160919/http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 15 December 2011, Channel 5 dropped its bid to take the fifth slot after being unable to resolve "issues of commercial importance".<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/dec/16/channel-5-hd-freeview-ofcom|title=Channel 5 again ditches plans to launch HD channel on Freeview|work=The Guardian|date=15 December 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> Channel 5 said it "remains committed" to having an HD channel on Freeview in the future.<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD" />

In October 2013, Channel 5 HD became a subscription channel on the Sky satellite platform. Previously, it was available as a [[free-to-view]] channel, but is now only available to Sky 'Family Bundle' customers or those with the HD pack.

On 27 April 2016, Channel 5 HD test transmissions started on Freeview Mux. BBCB (CH105).

On 4 May 2016, Channel 5 HD became free-to-air, coinciding with its launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Freesat]].

=== Channel 5 +1 ===
[[File:Channel 5 +1 logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Timeshift logo used since 2020]]
The [[timeshift channel|time-shifted]] Channel 5 +1 was launched on [[Freesat]], [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Sky UK|Sky]] on 6 December 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a353410/channel-51-to-launch-on-december-6/|title=Channel 5+1 to launch on December 6|publisher=Digital Spy|date=29 November 2011}}</ref> The channel was also expected to be made available via [[Virgin Media]] during 2012,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/nov/03/richard-desmond-channel-5-plus-1|title=Desmond to launch Channel 5+1|work=The Guardian|date=3 November 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> eventually launching on 25 October 2012. As with other similar '+1' services, Channel 5 +1 rebroadcasts Channel 5's entire programming output on a one-hour time delay, though the 'Supercasino' commercial gaming block is blacked out on the timeshift. The launch of Channel 5 +1 meant all three of the UK's commercial PSB services – ITV/STV/UTV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – now have one-hour timeshifts.

==Idents==
===1997–2002===
[[File:Channel 5 Old Logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 1997 to 2002]]
[[File:Channel 5 1997 ident, Variant I.jpeg|thumb|upright=0.7|One of the original idents used by Channel 5 from 1997 to 2002|alt=]]
The original Channel 5 logo was a numeric "5" within a circle, sometimes accompanied by "candy stripes" of five colours (an idea based on the colour bars used by vision engineers to monitor picture output). Between 30 March 1997 and 15 September 2002, Channel 5 was the only UK terrestrial channel to display a [[digital on-screen graphic]] (DOG) in the top left-hand corner. On some programmes in the channel's early years, [[commercial break]]s were introduced by an "end of part one" sign emerging horizontally from the DOG; when the programme returned after the break, this would become a "part two" sign, which then disappears back into the DOG.

On 14 April 1997, Teletext reported that 70% of viewers who took part in a poll were in favour of removing the DOG. Channel 5 refused to remove it, though they did state that since launch, the DOG had been toned down. Channel 5 explained their reasons for keeping the DOG on screen, in an interview on 30 March 1997, they explained that:<ref>[http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five Channel 5 is Five] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930182530/http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five |date=30 September 2008 }} Dog Watch!</ref>

{{cquote|Five's candy stripes are intended to join the [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] tick, the [[Levi's]] tab and the three [[Adidas]] stripes as signifiers of belonging...
Brand identity is the new holy grail of marketing... Product recognition is the winning move in the new consumer system. Five is being sold like a car or a running shoe. Not surprisingly it will be the first of our terrestrial channels to wear its own label on the outside...
"Consumers are very brand-conscious these days..." "...and we are definitely describing ourselves as a very modern channel. It would be curious to launch an old-fashioned channel without an image in the era of Next, Levi's and Nike.}}

On 6 September 1999, Channel 5 launched its new 'celebrity' idents, making the candy stripe more frequently used in idents and graphics, most notably in a hole in the backdrop of the idents. The set of idents was refreshed on 11 September 2000, as well as new idents from 4 March 2002, featuring the logo on coloured backgrounds by going widescreen. These idents were used until a major rebrand on 16 September 2002.

===2002–2008===
[[File:Five.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2002 to 2008]]
In 2002, Channel 5 decided to drop the word 'Channel' from its name and refer to the channel as 'Five'. A new look was launched on 16 September 2002 featuring live-action footage with the new logo sliding in from the left of the screen. The new idents would sometimes be accompanied by pieces of chart music, such as [[Children (composition)|Children]] by [[Robert Miles]]. The new look made frequent use of the [[Helvetica]] typeface. The informal name "Five" was used in early continuity announcements and idents containing a lowercase 'five' had been used on the channel from the launch.

The final set with this logo was launched on 23 May 2006, based on four-letter words such as Hope, Fast and Love. The idents at first did not feature the logo,<ref>{{cite web|last=Deans |first=Jason |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/jan/20/channel5.marketingandpr |title=Five gets emotional in onscreen revamp |work=The Guardian |date=20 January 2006 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref> but the idents were revised on 2 January 2007 to include the word Five again.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tvlive.org.uk/tv-presentation/channel-5/channel-5/2006-2008/five-idents-2006-2008/|title=Five: Idents 2006–2008|date=27 March 2017|work=TV Live|access-date=14 May 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

===2008–2011===
[[File:Five logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2008 to 2011]]
On 6 October 2008 at 9 pm, Five launched and aired a new look, replacing the lower-case "five" logo with an upper-case "FIVE" in a circle occasionally with pink, turquoise and purple light effects. The rebrand was conducted by DixonBaxi, and according to them, the new look was "more vocal, expressive and creative". The relaunch included a mix of live-action and CGI idents; some of these included supermarket trolleys, the Food Chain, Invisible Superheroes and Drawings.

The look was refreshed in July 2009, making the logo notably larger, and the circle becoming red. As part of the refresh, special idents were made for popular shows such as ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Paul Merton in Europe]]'', ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[The Gadget Show]]'' and ''[[FlashForward]]'' with the 2008 set being withdrawn except for the 'news safe' CGI idents. In February 2010, an additional ident was introduced, featuring a CGI aurora forming the logo tilted on its side. This was used at closedown and, sometimes, before news bulletins.

===2011–2016===
[[File:Channel 5 logo 2011.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2011 to 2016]]
After the takeover by [[Richard Desmond]]'s [[Northern & Shell]], major changes and considerable financial investment were promised by the new owners, alongside a return to the 'Channel 5' moniker.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a259893/five-to-rebrand-as-channel-5/ 'Five to rebrand as Channel 5'] Digital Spy, 11 August 2010</ref>

In October 2010, Desmond revealed the station's new look and confirmed its official on-screen identity as "Channel 5" during a press launch.<ref>Jane Clinton [http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/207205/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-launch-into-stratosphere Stars celebrate Channel 5 launch into stratosphere] Express.co.uk, 24 October 2010</ref> Desmond promoted these changes in his tabloid newspapers, the ''[[Daily Express]]'' and ''[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]''.<ref>Elisa Roche [http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/206468/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-s-exciting-future Stars celebrate Five's exciting future] ''Express.co.uk'', 20 October 2010</ref> There is also cross-promotion between Northern & Shell's newspaper and magazine titles with their websites promoted on the Channel 5 website. In 2010, afternoon movies on Channel 5 were sponsored by the ''Daily Express''.

As for the logo, the red circle was retained, however, the word "FIVE" was replaced with the numeral "5". The extended version of the logo has the word "CHANNEL" in upper case font to its left.<ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/channel-5-welcomed-into-desmonds-family/ Channel 5 welcomed into Desmond's family] ATV Network, 20 October 2010; Retrieved 21 October 2010</ref> The DOG revived the "5" motif, originally as a transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. From 18 February 2011, the DOG was modified to a white semi-transparent '5' on a faint grey circle. The DOG was later returned to the transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. On 5 March 2013, the DOG was moved into the 16:9 [[Safe area (television)|safe area]], along with the rest of their channels.

A range of new idents for Channel 5 was launched in February 2011 incorporating the "5" motif featuring live-action and [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] elements. They echo the predominantly red colour scheme of the channel's new corporate image, each based in a spacious studio with a large screen as the backdrop for the action. "Drums" features a drummer against a backdrop of animated shapes with the "5" appearing on a screen behind. In "Equaliser", a "5" contained in a cube emerges from a [[graphic equaliser]] display. "Imagination" features a battle between a toy dinosaur and a robot figure with the "5" logo imposed in neon lights (outlined). "VIP" features a model walking on a red carpet formed from the big screen with the logo formed out of the camera flashes. "Car Chase" features a police car chasing another car which eventually crashes 'through' the big screen with the logo being on the side of the police car. A generic ident with the Channel 5 logo pulsating on the studio screen was introduced in April 2012.<ref>[http://theident.gallery/five-2011.php Channel 5 : Current Idents] The Ident Gallery, 14 February 2011</ref> Several special idents have also been used for ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', ''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]'', ''Impossible?'', ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', ''[[The Bachelor (UK)|The Bachelor]]'', ''[[Europa League]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''Tamara Ecclestone: Billion $$ Girl'', ''It's All About Amy'', ''How to Take Stunning Pictures'', and ''[[The Gadget Show|The Gadget Show: World Tour]]'' also based around the same theme of the studio and screen.<ref>[http://www.thisisfive.co.uk/ident2011a.shtml Channel 5 Idents February 2011 – Present] thisisfive.co.uk, 14 February 2011</ref> Programme preview cards feature the font "Gotham" in upper case. Break bumpers featured the "5" logo in the left-hand corner of the screen with a pattern of circles radiating out from the logo in an alternating red and black colour scheme.

This logo was retired from use on 10 February 2016; a virtually identical logo would later be used by American [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] affiliate [[WEWS-TV]] in [[Cleveland, Ohio]] beginning in September of that year, albeit in a blue colour.

===2016–2020===
On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 launched a new logo across all of its properties—a segmented 5 which can be rendered with various designs and animations, alongside a new series of "cinematic" idents, and break bumpers with text messages on them. The new branding was meant to signify a more upmarket and "creative" positioning for the broadcaster; vice-president of marketing Jo Bacon explained that "Our core proposition is Spirited TV, with emotional heart, reflecting the diverse, lively, colourful and creative content that has been the driving force behind our new strategic approach." Critics noted similarities between 5's new logo and that of competitor [[Channel 4]]. However, Bacon contrasted Channel 4, explaining that "our content allows millions of normal people access to diverse entertainment with no fuss. We are a playful challenger brand and can appeal to all audiences. The rebrand is a big opportunity to redefine the DNA of the Channel 5 brand and how it is perceived." [[5Star]] and [[5USA]] also adopted the new logo, while the catch-up service Demand 5 was renamed My5.<ref name="independent-newlogo2016">{{cite news|title=Channel 5 tilts at Channel 4 with 'emotional' post-Richard Desmond rebrand|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/channel-5-tilts-at-channel-4-with-emotional-post-richard-desmond-rebrand-a6863441.html|access-date=11 February 2016|work=The Independent|date=11 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Channel 5 rebrands as it claims its 'diverse' content doesn't get the credit it deserves|url=https://www.marketingweek.com/2016/02/09/channel-5-rebrands-to-give-its-diverse-content-the-credit-it-deserves/|website=Marketing Week|access-date=11 February 2016|date=9 February 2016}}</ref>

===2020-present===

The idents were changed on 26 February 2020 with a new set focusing more on the logo on coloured backdrops pink, green, orange, blue, teal and black.

==Audience share==
Below are the official audience shares in per cent for Channel 5 since its launch in 1997. Data provided by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |title=Total viewing summary – monthly |publisher=BARB |access-date=3 January 2014 |archive-date=25 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125052445/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The channel consistently is the fifth most watched channel in the country, usually being beaten by main rivals BBC One, BBC Two, ITV and Channel 4.

Audience share rose consistently for the first seven years of broadcast, reaching a peak of 6.6% in 2004. Two years later the audience share had dropped to under 5.0%. In 2012, the audience share rose to 4.5%, the first yearly rise for the channel in audience share since 2009. In July 2013, Channel 5 overtook Channel 4 when taking into account consolidated shares, for the first time. As of 2020 (the last full year published by BARB), the channel averages 4.1% of the total audience share.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Audience share
|-

| {{center|1997}}
| {{center|2.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1998}}
| {{center|4.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1999}}
| {{center|5.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2000}}
| {{center|5.7%}}
|-
| {{center|2001}}
| {{center|5.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2002}}
| {{center|6.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2003}}
| {{center|6.5%}}
|-
| {{center|2004}}
| {{center|6.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2005}}
| {{center|6.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2006}}
| {{center|4.9%}}
|-
| {{center|2007}}
| {{center|5.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2008}}
| {{center|4.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2009}}
| {{center|4.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2010}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20101201&period%5B%5D=20101101&period%5B%5D=20101001&period%5B%5D=20100901&period%5B%5D=20100801&period%5B%5D=20100701&period%5B%5D=20100601&period%5B%5D=20100501&period%5B%5D=20100401&period%5B%5D=20100301&period%5B%5D=20100201&period%5B%5D=20100101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2011}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20110701&period%5B%5D=20110601&period%5B%5D=20110501&period%5B%5D=20110401&period%5B%5D=20110301&period%5B%5D=20110201&period%5B%5D=20110101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2012}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite news|title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase audience share|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share|quotation=Annual Total Viewing Summary|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=19 January 2013|location=London|first=John|last=Plunkett|date=10 January 2013}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2013}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{cite web|title=Total viewing summary – monthly|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|publisher=BARB|access-date=31 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809040604/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|archive-date=9 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2014}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2015 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2015 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Barb_Viewing_Report_2015.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2015}}
| {{center|4.3%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2016 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2016 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BARB-Viewing-Report-2016.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2016}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2017 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2017 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2017}}
| {{center|4.2%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2018 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2018 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017_FINAL_LR-May-2018.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2018}}
| {{center|4.0%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2019 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2019 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2019_32pp_FINAL-1.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2019}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2020 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2020_32pp_spreads_FINAL.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2020}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2021 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Barb-Viewing-Report-June-2021.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2021}}
| {{center|4.9%<ref name="Monthly Viewing">{{Cite web |title=Monthly Viewing |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/monthly-viewing/ |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>{{refn|group=note|As of December 2021.}}}}
|-
| {{center|2022}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref name="Monthly Viewing" />{{refn|group=note|As of June 2022.}}}}
|}

==Programming==
{{Main|Channel 5 (British TV channel) programming}}
Channel 5, like all public service broadcasters, broadcasts a wide variety of programmes. The channel mainly broadcasts documentaries and drama with a few entertainment programmes, reality television and quiz shows in the schedule. In the early days, the channel was known for a high number of imported American dramas, including the broadcast rights to ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' and ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' spin-offs, ''[[NCIS: New Orleans]]'' and ''[[CSI: Cyber]]'', all of which Channel 5 had acquired by October 2014.<ref name="CSI">{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/oct/14/channel-5-ncis-new-orleans-csi-cyber-viacom-programming-budget |title=Channel 5 acquires NCIS: New Orleans and CSI: Cyber |last=Sweney |first=Mark |date=14 October 2014 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=27 October 2019}}</ref> By 2021, the rights to these shows had either expired or these titles were moved over to Channel 5's sister channels as the channel decided to focus its drama budget on its 'Original Dramas'.

The channel broadcasts some sports events not covered by other broadcasters but is notable for having been for several years the only terrestrial channel to show [[cricket]], in the shape of highlights of England's summer [[Test cricket|test matches]] and [[One Day International|one-day games]]. It also broadcasts its [[5 News|news service]], which is currently produced by [[ITN]] but was produced between 2005 and 2012 by [[Sky News]].<ref>{{cite news|title=ITN Re-Appointed to produce 5 News|url=http://www.itn.co.uk/press-releases/itn-re-appointed-to-produce-5-news/|access-date=8 November 2011|newspaper=ITN|date=8 November 2011}}</ref>

The channel frequently sticks to a regular schedule during the day, which during the 2010s included a phone-in chat show at 9:15 am (currently ''[[Jeremy Vine (TV show)|Jeremy Vine]]'', which replaced ''[[The Wright Stuff]]'' in 2018), TV movies in the afternoon, after the Australian soap, ''[[Home and Away]]''. ''[[5 News]]'' programmes go out between 5 pm and 6{{nbsp}}pm.

Flagship programmes for the channel include shows about farming, trains and royalty such as ''Our Yorkshire Farm'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/our-yorkshire-farm|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> ''Springtime On The Farm''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28dayratings-05april|title = 28-Day Ratings: 05-11 April 2021|date = 14 May 2021}}</ref> and ''World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> Saturday night royal documentaries have been a rating winner for Channel 5, with programmes about past members of the British Royal Family also getting good viewing figures, with a programme about [[George V|King George V]] (whose reign was from 6 May 1910 until 20 January 1936) achieving a rating of 1.4 million viewers when it was first broadcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.televisual.com/news/ben-frow-pledges-to-shake-up-channel-5-programming/ |title=Ben Frow pledges to 'shake up' Channel 5 programming |website=Televisual.com |date= 25 August 2020|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

The channel has picked up some formats in the last 20 years that have been previously broadcast on other channels. These programmes have included titles such as Celebrity Big Brother (ex-Channel 4, becoming shared between Channel 5 and MTV), Blind Date (ex-ITV) and the nightly quiz show Eggheads<ref>{{cite web|author=17 Nov |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-eggheads-s2commission |title=CHANNEL 5 ORDER SECOND SERVING OF EGGHEADS |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 17 November 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> (previously broadcast on BBC Two). In the early 2000s it was also the home of ''Fifth Gear'', a continuation of the original incarnation of the [[BBC]] show ''[[Top Gear (1977 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' with ex-presenters [[Quentin Willson]], Tiff Needell, and Vicki Butler-Henderson, presenting the consumer advice series on Channel 5,<ref>{{cite news|author= Timms, Dominic|date= 15 November 2001|url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/top-gear-drives-over-to-c5/1185599.article|title= Top Gear drives over to C5|work= [[Broadcast (magazine)|Broadcast]]|publisher= Emap Media}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Top Gear team switch lanes |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1657807.stm |date=15 November 2001 |publisher=BBC News Online }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/entertainment/news/a29300/tiff-needell-fifth-gear-cancelled/|title=Tiff Needell's "Fifth Gear" Has Been Cancelled|date=24 May 2016|website=Road & Track|access-date=25 May 2016}}</ref> whilst the BBC version of ''Top Gear'' became more of an entertainment car show.

Children's programming begins at 6{{nbsp}}am every day with ''[[Milkshake!]]'' showing children's programmes include ''[[Thomas and Friends]]'', ''[[PAW Patrol]]'', ''[[Peppa Pig]]'', ''[[Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom]]'', ''[[Little Princess (British TV series)|Little Princess]]'', ''[[Fifi and the Flowertots]]'', ''[[Roary the Racing Car]]'' ''[[Fireman Sam]]'' '' [[Joshua Jones (TV series)|Joshua Jones]]'' and many more.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel5.com/tv-guide |title=Schedule |publisher=Channel 5 |access-date=5 May 2013}}</ref>

In 2021, Channel 5 scheduled many music documentaries and countdowns on Friday nights, with shows such as ''Greatest Hits of the 80s'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?sd=24-09-2021%2020:00|title = TV listings guide|website=Radiotimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=4 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004122955/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/greatest-hits-of-the-80s/|title = Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref> ''The Story of Songs''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-story-of-the-songs/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> and ''Britain's Biggest 90s Hits''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009165801/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/britains-favourite-songs/|title = My5}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.my5.tv/britain-s-favourite-songs/season-1/britain-s-favourite-songs-1990|title=My5|website=My5.tv}}</ref> made by Viacom International Studios UK, the British production arm of owner [[ViacomCBS]].

In September 2021, Ofcom approved the removal of Channel 5's 6.30 pm news slot for the channel to schedule ''Neighbours'' at 6 pm and ''Eggheads'' at 6.30 pm (with a new hour-long ''5 News'' programme going out at 5 pm).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/ofcom-c5newsapproval|title = Ofcom Approve Changes to Channel 5 News|website=Tvzoneuk.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a37721453/home-and-away-loses-channel-5-evening-slot/|title = Home and Away to lose evening slot on Channel 5|website = [[Digital Spy]]|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://advanced-television.com/2021/09/24/channel-5-extends-evening-news/|title = Channel 5 extends evening news|website=Advanced-television.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref> These changes saw the early evening repeat of ''Home and Away'' moved to 5Star, with the Australian soap only broadcast on the main channel at lunchtime. The first-hour long-version of ''5 News at 5'' was broadcast by Channel 5 on 8 November 2021, with the programme still produced for the channel by ITN. ''5 News at 5'' is presented by Sian Williams and Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, and has a live reporting team across the UK.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/5news-8novrelaunch |title=CHANNEL 5 NEWS TO RELAUNCH ON 8th NOVEMBER WITH HOUR LONG EDITION |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 25 October 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

Also at the start of November 2021, [[P. D. James]]' adaptation of ''[[Dalgliesh (TV series)|Dalgliesh]]'' debuted on the channel with four million viewers, while ''Our Yorkshire Farm'' achieved a rating of 3,260,437. On Saturday nights, the network's other new drama ''The Madame Blanc Mysteries'' was drawing in over two million viewers to the channel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/7daysbr-01november |title=7-DAY RATINGS BREAKDOWN: 01-07 NOVEMBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=7 November 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

In February 2022, Channel 5 confirmed funding for ''Neighbours'' would be stopped with the production shutting down and the last episode aired 29 July 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/feb/06/neighbours-needs-good-friends-to-survive-after-uk-network-axes-iconic-soap|title = Neighbours needs good friends to survive after UK network axes iconic soap|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/dec/31/the-person-who-got-me-through-2021-dr-karl-kennedy-in-neighbours-was-strangely-reassuring|title = The person who got me through 2021: Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours was strangely reassuring|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 31 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60277939|title=Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show|work=BBC News|date=6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/neighbours-tv-soap-will-be-axed-as-channel-5-increases-investment-in-uk-drama-12534254|title = Neighbours: TV soap will be axed from schedule as Channel 5 increases investment in UK drama}}</ref> As Paramount Global's 10 Peach scheduled the last episode for 7.30 pm on 28 July 2022 in Australia,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/07/farewell-to-neighbours-i-really-wanted-it-to-be-a-celebration-of-the-past-the-present.html | title=Farewell to Neighbours: "I really wanted it to be a celebration of the past & the present." {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/neighbours-finale-to-be-simulcast-on-10-and-10-peach-in-july/ |title=Neighbours finale to be simulcast on 10 and 10 Peach in July |publisher=Mediaweek.com.au |date=1 July 2022 |accessdate=3 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/tv-guide | title=Freeview Australia }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/watch-tv/shows/da71b4db-5fbe-4e5f-bd91-f5eda6def17f | title=Watch Neighbours on Freeview FV }}</ref> Channel 5 brought back the broadcast<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?ts=1659121200000 | title=TV listings guide }}</ref> of the final episode<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/03/10-peach-doubles-up-on-neighbours-episodes-in-time-for-finale.html | title=10 Peach doubles up on Neighbours episodes in time for finale {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref> a few days to 29 July 2022, with ''The Finale''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pr-neighboursfinale-2 | title=Neighbours: The Finale {{pipe}} Preview (Channel 5) | date=24 July 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-566p2l/neighbours/episodes/?episode=b-qhg6rn | title=Neighbours (TV Series) }}</ref> becoming part of a ''Neighbours'' night alongside the Viacom UK<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/entertainment-and-comedy/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> programmes ''Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-street-to-hollywood/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-jf2xq1/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-st-to-hollywood/ | title=Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood }}</ref> and ''Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially For You''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ddwxps/neighbours-all-the-pop-hits-more-especially-for-you/ | title=Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially for You }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/2994-2/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> In addition, the 'Spirit of Queensland' episode of the channel's Bill Nighy narrated luxury train travel series was held back a week<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 22 July 2022</ref> with the Al Andalus train journey from [[Seville]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bp6gnn/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys-season-6/?episode=b-z9p3u1 | title=World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys Season 6 }}</ref> taking its place on 22 July and the [[Brisbane]] to [[Cairns]] trip's title amended to ''Australia's Most Scenic Railway Journeys'' to fit in with the ''Neighbours'' theme night on 29 July 2022.

On 7 September 2022, a two-part day-by-day documentary with Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/great-smog-1952-when-london-brought-knees-thousands-died/ | title=The Great Smog of 1952: When London was brought to its knees and thousands died | newspaper=The Telegraph | date=7 September 2022 | last1=Rees | first1=Jasper }}</ref> called ''The Great Smog of 1952'' started with the second episode scheduled for the following night. With the death of [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]], the concluding part was dumped from the schedule after the channel went into a rolling royal documentary mode for the rest of the night. Their schedules for the following days were then amended to take out several thriller films, the over-night casino slots and documentaries which may have featured members of the Royal Family, like a forthcoming episode of ''The Cotswolds and Beyond with Pam Ayres'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-cotswolds-and-beyond-with-pam-ayres/season-2/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ukajud/the-cotswolds-with-pam-ayres-season-1/ | title=The Cotswolds with Pam Ayres Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pamayres-c5beyond | title=Pam Ayres Returns to Channel 5 with the Cotswolds and Beyond | date=25 May 2022 }}</ref> replacing these programmes with a range of their travel documentaries.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/recordings-may-fail-as-schedules-continue-to-change | title=Recordings may fail as schedules continue to change | date=9 September 2022 }}</ref> The second part of ''[[Great Smog of London|The Great Smog of 1952]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail/4789616/75286785/the-great-smog-winter-of-52 | title=The Great Smog: Winter of '52 on Channel 5 HD, Sat 17 Sep 1:00am – TV Guide UK TVGuide.co.uk }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.whattowatch.com/uk-tv-guide | title=UK TV Guide & Listings {{pipe}} What to Watch }}</ref> was rescheduled for 13 September 2022, with the documentary and a repeat of [[Paramount Pictures]]' award-winning romantic drama film, ''[[An Officer and a Gentleman]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/tv-guide | title=TV Guide }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/?catcolor=&systemid=7&thistime=19&thisday=9/13/2022&gridspan=03:00&view=0&gw=1327&adj=3 | title=TV Guide UK – TVGuide.co.uk, Film, Soaps, Sports, News for Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, Freesat & BT Vision }}</ref> replacing a double bill of murder investigations. ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'', ''The Yorkshire Vet'' and the last episode of ''The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo'' were kept in the schedule as previously listed, going out in hourly slots between 7 pm and 10 pm.

Even though the channel is known for its royal documentaries, on the day of the [[funeral of Queen Elizabeth II]] Channel 5 decided to go with a counter-alternative schedule to all the royal coverage due to being shown on the BBC, ITV and Sky, with their regular ''Home and Away'' episode and ''Jeremy Vine'' dropped to make way for family-friendly productions like ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Paddington (2019 TV series)|The Adventures of Paddington]]'' and ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/itv-to-simulcast-all-channels-as-broadcasters-clear-schedules-for-the-queens-funeral | title=ITV channels to simulcast as broadcasters clear schedules for the Queen's Funeral | date=14 September 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/channel-5-monday-tv-schedule-timings-newsupdate/ | title=Channel 5's Monday TV schedule confirmed – all the changes and timings }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a41246690/home-and-away-schedule-change-september-19/ | title=Home and Away dropped by Channel 5 on Queen's funeral day | website=[[Digital Spy]] | date=16 September 2022 }}</ref>

In November 2022, Channel 5 confirmed that one of their recent hits, ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', would not be returning to the channel in its original form, with a three-part spin-off programme called ''Beyond The Yorkshire Farm: Reuben & Clive'' due to be launched on the channel on 6 December 2022. This series will show the father and son farming duo launching a digging business venture which sees them in the Cumbrian village of [[Langwathby]] digging out a series of ponds.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.televisual.com/news/our-yorkshire-farm-ends-renegade-makes-spin-off/ | title=Renegade to make spin-off as Our Yorkshire Farm ends | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-yorkfarmends-ann1 | title=Our Yorkshire Farm Ends on Channel 5 as Spin-Off Series is Announced | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref>

==Most watched programmes==
The following is a list of the twelve most watched broadcasts on Channel 5 up to 5 March 2021, based on Live +28 data supplied by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/four-screen-dashboard |title= Weekly top programmes on four screens |website=Barb.co.uk |date=20 December 2020 |access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Rank !! Programme !! UK viewers (millions) !! Date
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 1 || ''[[The Drowning (TV series)|The Drowning]]'' || 6.10 || 1 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 2 || ''[[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Group 5|Euro 2000 Qualifier: Poland v England]]'' || 5.63 || 8 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 3 || ''[[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 9|World Cup Qualifier: Albania v England]]'' || 5.59 || 28 March 2001
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 4 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.57 || 2 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 5 || ''[[All Creatures Great and Small (2020 TV series)|All Creatures Great and Small]]'' || 5.49 || 1 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 6 || ''[[Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'' || 5.41 || 7 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 7 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.32 || 4 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 8 || ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (UK TV series)|Celebrity Big Brother]]'' || 5.27 || 18 August 2011
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 9 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.22 || 15 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 10 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.17 || 6 October 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 11 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.16 || 3 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 12 || ''[[The X-Files (season 10)|The X-Files]]'' || 5.10 || 8 February 2016
|}

==5 Text==
From 1997 to 2011 Channel 5 operated its analogue [[teletext]] service providing a basic range of programme listings, film summaries and programme previews of Channel 5 content. The service was provided by [[Sky Text]] until 2002 when [[Teletext Ltd.]] took over as the provider of Channel 5's Teletext service.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvwhirl.co.uk/teletext/channel-5-teletext/|title=TV Whirl – 5Text|website=Tvwhirl.co.uk}}</ref> The service was withdrawn due to the digital switchover and the shift to the Internet and social media.

==Channel 5 on Pluto TV==
As of December 2021, Channel 5 has several channels streaming 24 hours a day on [[Paramount Global]]'s [[Free ad-supported streaming television|free TV app]] [[Pluto TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/pluto-tv-sci-fi-gb|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com">{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-launches-new-services-on-pluto-tv|title=Channel 5 launches new services on Pluto TV|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date=14 December 2021}}</ref> The channels include:
* 5 Building Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with titles including [[Michael Buerk|Michael Buerk's]] documentary ''Building Victorian Britain: The Great Stink'' and ''[[George Clarke (architect)|George Clarke's Build a New House in the Country]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details/episode-7-2017-2-7-ptv12|title = On Pluto TV|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Cops (the UK version of Pluto's ''Spike TV's Cops 24/7'' channel,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/pluto-tv-adds-the-5-new-channels-including-24-7-cops/|title = Pluto TV Adds 4 New Channels Including 24/7 Cops|date = 17 March 2020}}</ref> featuring episodes from ''Police Interceptors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-cops-gb/details/episode-14-1969-4-14|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Destination Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-destination-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free.|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (programmes include ''[[Walking Britain's Lost Railways]]'' with [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell]] and ''Britain By Bike With [[Larry Lamb|Larry]] & [[George Lamb]]'')
* 5 GPs<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with back-to-back episodes of ''GPs: Behind Closed Doors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details/episode-6-2013-4-6|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 ''Cruising with Jane McDonald'' (Back-to-back episodes of the [[Jane McDonald]] travel show, broadcast on the channel between 2017 and 2021)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-cruising-with-jane-mcdonald-gb/details?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttetuZHz9AIVkYBQBh0HkgsvEAAYASAAEgILS_D_BwE|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com"/>

==5 on The Farm==
5 on The Farm<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |title=What's on – 5 on the Farm Festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141604/https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> is Channel 5's festival which first took place at [[Cannon Hall Farm]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/event/5-on-the-farm/|title = 5 on the Farm – Cannon Hall Farm|website=Cannonhallfarm.co.uk| date=6 February 2021 }}</ref> in Cawthorne, South Yorkshire<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |title=Travel Options {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141559/https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> on August Bank Holiday Weekend in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |title=5 on the Farm Festival {{pipe}} Yorkshire {{pipe}} Buy Tickets Now |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141638/https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/channel-5-launches-new-5-farm-yorkshire-festival-3061806|title=Channel 5 launches new '5 on the farm' Yorkshire festival|website=Yorkshirepost.co.uk|date=9 December 2020 |access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> The three-day event was based around Channel 5's ''...on the Farm'' series (featuring series regulars Rob and Dave Nicholson, chef Tim Bilton as well as presenters Adam Henson, Helen Skelton, Jules Hudson and JB Gill) with appearances from people featuring in a range of Channel 5 programmes associated with farming, food and animals. These people included Peter Wright and Julian Norton from ''The Yorkshire Vet'', Reuben and [[Amanda Owen]] from ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', Ben Fogle from ''[[Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild|New Lives in the Wild]]'', Graeme Hall from ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'' and Stefan Gates from ''Secrets of Your Supermarket Food''. The festival also has an area for children branded as the ''Milkshake! Meadow'' which (in 2021) featured presenters Derek Moran, Jen Pringle and Kemi Majeks<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |title=Schedule {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival {{pipe}} August Bank Holiday 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141650/https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |title=Talent and Channel 5 Stars {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122142845/https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> alongside characters from ''Milkshake!'' including Peppa Pig, and Milkshake! Monkey and Fireman Sam.

==Criticism of the channel==
In a ''Radio Times'' interview with Mark Lawson,<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: 'Putting "Yorkshire" in the title gets good viewing figures' – The RT Interview by Mark Lawson: Ben Frow, pages 22 – 25</ref> Channel 5's director of programmes Ben Frow gave answers to some of the regular criticisms viewers had over the past few years about scheduling. Firstly, Channel 5 is known for giving programmes numerous programme titles, with the listing in the ''Radio Times'' not matching the EPG or the actual programme title. Secondly, a six-part series can be launched in a regular slot and then be dropped from the schedule after a few weeks (with the third series of [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell's]] ''Building the Impossible''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/building-the-impossible/season-3 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 2, 4 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 29 October – 4 November 2022</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 3, 11 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 5–11 November 2022</ref> dropped after one episode and replaced in its 9 pm slot by the repackaged ''The Dalgliesh Mysteries'').<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-dalgliesh-mysteries/season-1/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref> Frow apologised to all the ''Radio Times'' readers who were annoyed by these regular occurrences but explained that when listings go to press he does not know what the competition from other channels might be and so may have to retitle a programme to make it stand out on the EPG or temporarily remove that show from the schedule until there is a better place for it. For example, the programme ''Billion Dollar Holiday City''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bmapnr/billion-dollar-holiday-city-season-1/? | title=Billion Dollar Holiday City Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/billion-dollar-holiday-city | title=My5 }}</ref> which turned up in the Channel 5 schedule on 17 July 2022 before new episodes of the holiday series ''Bargain-Loving Brits by the Sea'' and ''The Cruise''<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 17 July 2022, page 60</ref> was a revised and retitled version of late-night programme ''Secret World of Las Vegas: 24/7''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/secret-world-of-las-vegas-24-7/season-1/episode-6 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.c21media.net/screenings/viacomcbs/the-secret-world-of-las-vegas-247/15427/ | title=The Secret World of Las Vegas 24/7 }}</ref> which originally was broadcast by the channel in 2019, and put into production as ''Vegas 24:7'' by Viacom Studios UK (now VIS UK).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com |title=Viacom Studios UK |website=viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref>

On 22 June 2022,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.techadvisor.com/article/743095/watch-paramount-plus.html | title=How to watch Paramount Plus in the UK }}</ref> Paramount Plus launched in the UK, with Channel 5 showing the first episode of the streaming series ''[[Halo (TV series)|Halo]]'' on that night as a 'taster'.<ref>''Radio Times'' 18–24 June 2022: Channel 5 television schedule for 22 June 2022, page 88</ref> However, the marketing around this episode made it look like it was a new free-to-air series that was going to continue on the channel and Paramount Plus every week, which resulted in the first of several Feedback letters to the ''Radio Times''<ref>''Radio Times'' 9–15 July 2022, Feedback letters pages as edited by Jane Hill, page 143</ref> about the practice of 'taster TV'. This time the viewer complained that this was just a 'puff piece' to get people to subscribe to a paid service and thought the practice might be against the channel's PSB commitments, while in the magazine's 20–26 August 2022 issue,<ref>''Radio Times'' page 142</ref> after one-off starter episodes of ''Halo'', ''La Brea'' and ''The Box''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/coming-to-paramount-plus-uk-august-2022/ | title=Coming to Paramount+ UK August 2022: New TV, Films and More | date=23 July 2022 }}</ref> had been shown on the channel, a piece of viewer criticism headlined "Taster TV is no good to me" was highlighted as the magazine's ''Letter of the Week''.

On 26 November 2023 the channel was due to show a documentary about the 1928 London floods. The show was subsequently several hours before broadcast the show was pulled pulled from the schedule this was due to the show featuring Nikki Shaw who has been [https://twitter.com/hopenothate/status/1728787777901183377 reported] to being openly a hard-line Nazi, who has called for Sam Smith to be gassed and refers to black people as “c**ns” and “monkeys”. In place of this program the channel decided to show a a documentary about a 2018 storm instead. Channel 5 has yet to comment.

===Queen Elizabeth II funeral controversy===
On 19 September 2022, the [[Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II|funeral of Elizabeth II]] was occurring. BBC One, BBC Two, and ITV broadcast the funeral, while Channel 4 broadcast a documentary about Elizabeth. However, Channel 5 played the 2017 film ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'' instead of the funeral. The move had mixed reactions. Some mocked the channel and insulted it for disrespecting a former member of the Royal Family.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yossman |first=K. J. |date=19 September 2022 |title=UK's Channel 5 Shows 'The Emoji Movie' Instead of Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral, Gets Mocked on Twitter |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/channel-5-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-1235376665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=19 September 2022 |title=Britain's Channel 5 Uplifts a Grieving Nation by Airing 'The Emoji Movie' During Queen's Funeral |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/emoji-movie-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-channel-5-britain-1234595665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> Other people online praised the channel for airing child-friendly alternatives during a dark day in the nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Chris |date=20 September 2022 |title=Channel 5 praised by viewers for showing 'The Emoji Movie' during Queen's funeral |url=https://www.nme.com/news/film/channel-5-praised-the-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-3313162 |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> Other kid movies were aired on the channel, including the 1999 film ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''. Channel 5 has yet to comment.

==See also==
* [[List of television stations in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]

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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.channel5.com}}

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{{Short description|British free-to-air TV channel}}
{{About|the UK commercial television broadcaster|other uses|Channel 5 (disambiguation)}}
{{distinguish|Channel 5 (web channel)}}
{{Cleanup split|Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited}}
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{{Infobox television channel
| name = Channel 5
| logo = Channel 5 (UK) 2016.svg
| logo_size = 100px
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2016
| launch_date = {{Start date and age|1997|3|30|df=y}}
| picture_format = {{plainlist|
* [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]/[[1080p]]{{efn|1080p25 sometimes only on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]].}}
* (downscaled to [[576i]] for the SD feed)
}}
| owner = [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]]
| parent = [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Home |url=http://www.channel5.com |website=Channel 5}}</ref>
| country = United Kingdom
| headquarters = [[Breakfast Television Centre|17–29 Hawley Crescent]], [[London]], England
| area = {{plainlist|
* United Kingdom
* Isle of Man
* Channel Islands
* Gibraltar
}}
| language = English
| former_names = {{plainlist|
* Five (2002–2011)
}}
| sister_channels = *[[5Action]]
* [[5Select]]
* [[5Star]]
* [[5USA]]
| timeshift_service = Channel 5 +1
| website = {{url|https://www.channel5.com}}
| terr_serv_1 =
| terr_chan_1 = [[#Terrestrial|See separate section]]
| online_serv_1 =
| online_chan_1 = [[#Online|See separate section]]
}}
'''Channel 5''' is a British free-to-air [[public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom|public broadcast]] [[television channel]] launched in 1997. It is the fifth national terrestrial channel in the United Kingdom and is owned by [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited|Channel Five Broadcasting Limited]], a wholly-owned subsidiary of American media conglomerate [[Paramount Global]], which is grouped under the [[Paramount Networks UK & Australia]] division.

During ownership by the [[RTL Group]], it was branded as '''Five''' between 16 September 2002 and 13 February 2011. [[Richard Desmond]] purchased the channel from RTL on 23 July 2010, announcing plans to invest more money in programming and return to the name Channel 5 with immediate effect, and it was relaunched on 14 February 2011.<ref name="Great new era" /><ref name=DesReb>{{cite news|author=Sweeney, Mark|title=Richard Desmond rebrands Five as Channel 5|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/aug/11/channel-five-branding|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=11 August 2010|location=London}}</ref><ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ 'Mini-revamp planned for Channel 5 News'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224164426/https://www.atvtoday.co.uk/mini-revamp-planned-for-channel-5-news/ |date=24 February 2021 }} ATV Network, 30 October 2010</ref> On 1 May 2014, the channel was acquired by [[Viacom (2005–2019)|Viacom]] (now [[Paramount Global]]) for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27240335 |title=Viacom to buy Channel 5 for £450m |work=BBC News |date=1 May 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref>

Channel 5 is a general entertainment channel that shows both internally commissioned programmes such as ''[[Amanda Owen|Our Yorkshire Farm]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28days-11october |title=28-DAY RATINGS: 11–17 OCTOBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=17 October 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> ''[[The Gadget Show]]'', ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', and ''[[Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away!]]'' and foreign programmes. The channel has been very successful with imports from the United States in particular, including the ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' franchise, the ''[[NCIS (franchise)|NCIS]]'' franchise, the first three series in the ''[[Law & Order (franchise)|Law & Order]]'' franchise, ''[[Power Rangers]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Body of Proof]]'', ''[[Once Upon a Time (TV series)|Once Upon a Time]]'', ''[[Dallas (2012 TV series)|Dallas]]'', ''[[Under the Dome (TV series)|Under the Dome]]'', and sitcom ''[[Friends]]'' (also on [[Comedy Central UK]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Conlan |first=Tara |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/aug/31/csi-miami-tv-ratings |title=CSI: Miami helps Channel 5 cruise past ITV1 |work=The Guardian |date=31 August 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a149923/csi-hits-series-high-with-4m/ |title='CSI' hits series high with 4m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=18 March 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=French |first=Dan |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a162947/csi-miami-makes-record-breaking-return/ |title='CSI: Miami' makes record-breaking return |publisher=Digital Spy |date=1 July 2009 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a374398/once-upon-a-time-channel-5-premiere-enchants-22m/ |title='Once Upon a Time' Channel 5 premiere enchants 2.2m |publisher=Digital Spy |date=2 April 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Millar |first=Paul |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/once-upon-a-time/news/a402033/once-upon-a-time-jumps-to-12m-in-uk-for-season-one-finale/ |title='Once Upon a Time' jumps to 1.2m in UK for season one finale |publisher=Digital Spy |date=27 August 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lee |first=Ben |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ratings/news/a359514/dana-delanys-body-of-proof-begins-with-17m-on-channel-5/ |title=Dana Delany's 'Body of Proof' begins with 1.7m on Channel 5 |publisher=Digital Spy |date=11 January 2012 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

==History==
{{Further|Timeline of Channel 5}}

===Pre-launch===
[[Wolff Olins]] and [[Saatchi & Saatchi]] were the main companies behind the pre-launch advertising campaign: "Give Me 5".<ref name="Wolf Olins">{{cite web|url=http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf|title=Channel 5 Give me five|access-date=21 July 2007|publisher=Wold Olins|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070925210746/http://www.wolffolins.com/files/Channel5CaseStudy.pdf  |archive-date = 25 September 2007}}</ref> The channel would be both modern and mainstream. A logo (a numeric "5" within a circle) and visual motif (a "candy stripe" bar of colours, reminiscent of TV test cards) were used, and an attempt was made to establish a collection of Channel 5 faces; through the spring of 1997, billboards of [[Jack Docherty]] were displayed, along with other unknown characters.<ref name="Wolf Olins" />

A series of pre-launch screens were displayed on the frequencies Channel 5 would begin broadcasting on in the months before launch as well, including a trailer for the channel and information screens.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/GKjmlJBUlQs |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Channel 5 (UK) Pre-Launch Promo [1997] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=7 January 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref> After re-tuning, around 65% of the population's televisions could view the channel on launch night.

===Launch and RTL Ownership===
The channel's launch on 30 March 1997, Easter Sunday, at {{nowrap|6 p.m.}} featured the [[Spice Girls]] singing a re-written version of [[Manfred Mann]]'s hit "[[5-4-3-2-1]]" as "1-2-3-4-5".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/2T9uZhrh-YA |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Spice Girls launch Channel 5 (UK) |via=YouTube |date=22 November 2008|access-date=24 June 2010}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>[http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 "Power of Five" Lyrics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222141710/http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Power-of-Five-lyrics-Spice-Girls/FED0D96D273BA887482569AD00082F58 |date=22 December 2015 }}, 365Lyrics; Retrieved 19 August 2009</ref> Presenters [[Tim Vine]] and [[Julia Bradbury]] introduced the nation to the UK's fifth terrestrial channel with half an hour of previews.

The rest of the Channel 5 launch night schedule, along with the official viewing figures, was as follows:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm#ratings|title=Channel 5|publisher=Andrew Wiseman's Television Room|website=DOG Watch!|access-date=11 February 2008}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Time !! Show !! Viewers (in millions)
|-
| 6{{nbsp}}pm || ''This Is 5!'' || 2.49
|-
| 6.30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[Family Affairs]]'' || 1.70
|-
| 7{{nbsp}}pm || ''Two Little Boys'' || 0.68
|-
| 8{{nbsp}}pm || ''Hospital!'' || 1.12
|-
| 9{{nbsp}}pm || ''Beyond Fear'' || 1.70
|-
| 10:30{{nbsp}}pm || ''[[The Jack Docherty Show]]'' || 1.16
|-
| 11:10{{nbsp}}pm || ''The Comedy Store Special'' || 0.73
|-
| 11:40{{nbsp}}pm || ''Turnstyle'' || 0.49
|-
| 12:10{{nbsp}}am || ''Live and Dangerous'' || 0.08
|-
| 4:40{{nbsp}}am || ''[[Prisoner: Cell Block H]]'' || 0.03
|-
| 5:30{{nbsp}}am || ''This is 5!'' || 0.03
|}

Overall, an estimated 2,490,000 tuned in to see Britain's fifth free channel launch, a figure higher than that achieved by the launch of [[Channel 4]], fourteen and a half years earlier.

The first advert shown on {{nowrap|Channel 5}} was for [[Chanel No. 5]] perfume.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/five-ten/646048|title=Five at ten|first=Ian|last=Derby|date=23 March 2007|access-date=10 May 2022|magazine=[[Campaign (magazine)|Campaign]]|quote=Channel 5 launched at 6pm on 30 March 1997. ... Fittingly, the first ad to run on the station was for [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]]. [[Kellogg's|Kellogg]], which made great play of also being around for the launch of ITV and Channel 4, appeared in the first {{abbr|ad|advert}} break with a spot specially shot for the launch night.}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.telecompaper.com/news/chanel-to-advertise-perfume-on-channel-5--104824|title=Chanel to advertise perfume on Channel 5|date=1 April 1997|access-date=10 May 2022|quote=[[Coco Chanel|Chanel]], perfume giant, is set to be the first advertiser on Channel 5, as it shows a new commercial for its [[Chanel No. 5|Chanel No 5]] perfume. The film will be shown once on Channel 5, and then kept on ice until Christmas 1997|magazine=Telecom Paper}}</ref>

====Re-brand as Five (2002)====
On 16 September 2002, Channel 5 re-branded to Five, in a multimillion-pound project directed by [[Trevor Beattie]]. The channel's director of marketing at the time, David Pullen, said: {{cquote|This campaign set out to achieve three key objectives: to clarify the channel's creative strategy; to refresh the channel's on-screen identity; and to address the gap between the common perceptions of Five and the new reality of our programming – stimulating viewers' reappraisal of Five's programmes and brand.
Channel 5 was a name; 'Five' is a brand. 'Five' as a brand reflects the evolution the channel is undergoing in programming and in becoming a more confident and distinctive viewer proposition.}}

===Northern & Shell Ownership (2010)===
Five was taken over by [[Richard Desmond]]'s publishing group [[Northern & Shell]] on 23 July 2010 for £103.5 million.<ref name="N&Sacquisition">{{Cite news
| title = UK: Media tycoon Desmond seals deal for Five
| work = The Spy Report
| publisher = Media Spy
| date = 24 July 2010
| url = http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100727091613/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/24/uk-media-tycoon-desmond-seals-deal-for-five
| archive-date = 27 July 2010
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition2">{{Cite news
| title = Richard Desmond promises Channel Five 'investment, drive and leadership'
| work = The Guardian
| date = 23 July 2010
| url = https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/23/richard-desmond-channel-five1
| access-date = 24 July 2010
| first=James
| last=Robinson
| location=London
}}</ref><ref name="N&Sacquisition3">{{cite press release
| publisher = RTL Group
| date = 23 July 2010
| title = RTL Group sells UK broadcaster Five
| url = http://www.rtlgroup.com/en/press_releases/2010/rtl_group_sells_uk_broadcaster.cfm
| access-date = 24 July 2010
}}</ref> Desmond pledged to top up the broadcaster's total budget to about £1.5bn over the next five years, including new investment of £50m to £100m a year to boost programming and the equivalent of £20m promoting the channel and its shows in a marketing campaign in Northern & Shell publications.<ref>{{cite news |title=Channel 5 chief reassures staff as experts question strategy |author=Sweney, Mark |work=The Guardian |date=27 July 2010 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/jul/27/channel-five-richard-desmond |location=London}}</ref>

Upon completing his takeover of Five on 23 July 2010, Richard Desmond remarked; "I prefer Channel 5 to Five, but... we haven't met with the team yet to discuss these sorts of details".<ref>{{cite news |title=New Five owner Desmond eyes Corrie |work=Express.co.uk |date=23 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/188784/New-Five-owner-Desmond-eyes-Corrie }}</ref> The day after, Desmond's ''[[Daily Express]]'' newspaper noted that the channel's name was to change: "From today the rather vague 'Five' (Five what? Days of the week? Fingers?) reverts to the much more informative Channel 5".<ref name="Great new era">{{cite news |title=Channel 5: Great new era for British television |author=Abbott, Brendan |work=Express.co.uk |date=24 July 2010 |url=http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/188853/Channel-5-Great-new-era-for-British-television }}</ref> On 11 August 2010, Desmond confirmed the restoration of the original name used from 1997 to 2002.<ref name=DesReb/> The restoration was revealed onscreen on 14 February 2011.

The relaunch also saw investment in a range of new programming with the debut of the (now-cancelled) nightly entertainment show ''[[OK! TV]]''.<ref name=5relaunch>[https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/11/channel-5-candy-bar-girls Richard Desmond's Channel 5 to air reality show set in lesbian bar] guardian.co.uk, 11 February 2011</ref><ref name=5ds>[http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a303270/illusion-show-heads-up-channel-5-season/ Illusion show heads up Channel 5 season] Digital Spy, 11 February 2011</ref> Audience figures for the relaunch were boosted with increased viewing figures for the main ''5 News'' bulletins and improved figures for ''OK! TV'' in the 6.30 p.m. slot over its predecessor ''[[Live from Studio Five]]''.<ref>Jason Deans [https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/feb/15/channel-5-relaunch-ok-tv Channel 5 relaunch does OK!] guardian.co.uk, 15 February 2011</ref> On 18 August 2011, Channel 5 relaunched ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', starting with ''[[Celebrity Big Brother 8]]'' and followed by ''[[Big Brother 12 (UK)|Big Brother 12]]'', having bought the rights to air the programme following its cancellation by Channel 4 in April 2011. The deal was worth a reported £200 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Andrews |first=Amanda |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8431669/Big-Brother-to-return-this-year-on-Channel-5.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Big Brother to return this year on Channel 5 |newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=6 April 2011 |access-date=3 January 2014 |location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The show helped the channel's viewing figures and audience share to rise slightly year-on-year, from 4.4% to 4.5%, in 2012. It was only achieved by Channel 5 and BBC One later in 2012; all other terrestrial broadcasters fell in comparison.<ref>{{cite news|last=Plunkett |first=John |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share |title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase their audience share in 2012 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=10 January 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

In 2013, [[Ben Frow]], the channel's Director of Programming, revealed that the station would be moving away from broadcasting just American imports, by introducing shows from other countries such as [[Canada]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]] and [[Australia]] to the schedules. The station has since begun screening the Australian prison drama ''[[Wentworth (TV series)|Wentworth Prison]]'' and the Irish gangland series ''[[Love/Hate (TV series)|Love/Hate]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Munn |first=Patrick |url=http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2013/05/la-screenings-2013-channel-4-channel-5s-new-acquisitions-teams-less-bullish-on-us-content/ |title=LA Screenings: Channel 4 & Channel 5's New Acquisitions Teams Less Bullish On U.S. Content? |website=Tvwise.co.uk |date=9 May 2013 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref>

===Viacom Ownership (2014)===
In January 2014, it was reported that [[Richard Desmond]] was looking at selling Channel 5 for up to £700 million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/jan/02/richard-desmond-sale-channel-5 |title=Richard Desmond appoints Barclays to explore sale of Channel 5 |newspaper=The Guardian |date=2 January 2014 |access-date=1 May 2014}}</ref> On 1 May 2014, Desmond agreed to sell Channel 5 to [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] for £450 million (US$759 million).<ref name="Viacom"/> The deal was approved on 10 September 2014 and at the same time, it was announced that it was to co-commission programmes with its pay channels such as [[Nickelodeon (UK and Ireland)|Nickelodeon]] and [[MTV (UK and Ireland)|MTV]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sweney |first=Mark |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/sep/10/viacom-channel-5-joint-commissions-takeover-deal-closes |title=Viacom and Channel 5 unveil joint commissions as takeover deal closes |work=The Guardian |date=10 September 2014 |access-date=14 September 2014}}</ref>

Under Viacom, the channel planned to increase its original programming output, increasing its budget by 10%. On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 also unveiled an overhauled brand, meant to reflect a new remit of "Spirited TV with an Emotional Heart".<ref name="independent-newlogo2016"/>

In December 2019, Viacom re-merged with [[CBS Corporation]], forming [[ViacomCBS]] and making Channel 5 a sister to [[CBS]] in the United States and [[Network 10]] in Australia. Channel 5 received Channel of the Year honours from the [[Royal Television Society]] and [[Broadcast Awards]] in 2020, with judges for both recognising the network's expansion under ViacomCBS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibc.org/trends/rts-unveils-2020-programme-awards-winners/5602.article|title=RTS UNVEILS 2020 PROGRAMME AWARDS WINNERS|website=IBC.org|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-awards-2020/c5-scoops-broadcast-awards-channel-of-the-year/5146926.article|title=C5 scoops Broadcast Awards channel of the year|website=Broadcastnow.co.uk|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref>

It was announced in December 2021 that Channel 5 had joined [[Everyone TV|Digital UK (now Everyone TV)]], the organisation responsible for Freeview and Freesat, becoming the last of the UK's major Public Service Broadcasters to join the body.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/corporate/news/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Freeview.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/channel-5-coowner-freeview-freesat/|title = Channel 5 Becomes Co-Owner in Freeview and Freesat|website=Cordbusters.co.uk|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-joins-digital-uk|title = Channel 5 joins Digital UK|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date = 20 December 2021}}</ref>

==Availability==
===Cable===
* [[Virgin Media]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD) and Channel 305 (+1)

===IPTV===
* [[Sky Glass]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105
===Online===
* [[TVPlayer]]: [http://www.tvplayer.com/watch/five Watch live]
* [[Sky Go]]: [https://go.sky.com Watch live]
* Virgin TV Go: [https://virgintvgo.virginmedia.com Watch live]
* [[Pluto TV]]: [https://pluto.tv Watch live]
===Satellite===
* [[Freesat]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (SD & HD) and Channel 128 (+1)
* [[Sky UK|Sky]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 105 (HD), Channel 205 (+1) and Channel 805 (SD)
===Terrestrial===
* [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] {{small|UK}}: Channel 5 (SD), Channel 46 (+1) and Channel 105 (HD)

==Broadcasting and reception==
The British frequency plan had only allowed for four channels to be transmitted over the whole of the UK using analogue terrestrial transmitters, but the ITC identified that [[Ultra high frequency|UHF]] channels 35 and 37 could provide coverage for around 70% of the UK population. These channels were used by many domestic video recorders for RF connection to television sets. Before the channel could launch, the broadcaster had to provide over-the-phone instructions or visit any home that complained, to either retune the video recorder or fit a filter to completely block the Channel 5 signal.

For many transmitters, channels 35 and 37 were 'out of the group', which meant that the roof-top receiving [[Antenna (radio)|aerials]] were not designed to cover Channel 5's broadcast channels. Many people either could not receive the channel at all or required a new aerial. The broadcaster progressively added to the transmitters to improve the analogue terrestrial coverage since that time. From 23 April 1997, the channel was also provided on the analogue [[SES Astra|Astra]] satellite service, which enabled people outside the terrestrial reception areas to receive it via a dish.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://625.uk.com/channel5/index.htm |title = Channel 5|website=625.uk.com}}</ref>

Unlike the other four analogue [[British television]] channels, the channel could not be received via analogue terrestrial broadcasts in many areas, including some parts of the south coast of England where the signal would otherwise interfere with signals from television stations in [[France]]; many areas of [[North East England]], especially around the major [[Tyne & Wear]] conurbation; many areas in [[Scotland]]; most of [[Wales]], most of [[Northern Ireland]] and parts of [[Cumbria]]. The channel is available on all digital platforms ([[Freesat]], [[Sky UK|Sky]] satellite, [[IPTV]] and [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] digital terrestrial, and also most cable operators). On 5 November 2008, the channel launched on digital satellite service Freesat, on the [[Astra 28.2°E]] satellites.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.techradar.com/news/television/five-s-freesat-arrival-confirmed-482097|title=Five's Freesat arrival confirmed | date = 5 November 2008| publisher = TechRadar| author = Patrick Goss}}</ref>

It was the first analogue channel in the UK to use a permanent [[digital on-screen graphic]], though this was removed in September 2002; however, the children's programming strands kept the DOG. In October 2007, the channel's logo returned to the screen.

Channel 5 is available in [[Switzerland]] on Swisscom TV and [[Cablecom]].

On 30 September 2009, the channel temporarily ceased broadcasting on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] from around 9:30{{nbsp}}am until midday. This was due to changes to the Freeview platform, which necessitated moving Channel 5 from a commercial multiplex to a [[public service broadcasting]] multiplex. This was to increase the coverage of the channel from around 70% to 99% of the country by using [[relay transmitters]]: these only carried the three PSB multiplexes but did not carry the three commercial multiplexes.

On 20 September 2019, it was announced that Channel 5 had joined [[BritBox]], a digital video subscription service created by the [[BBC]] and [[ITV plc|ITV]].<ref name="BritBox">{{Cite press release |title=Channel 5 and Comedy Central join BritBox line-up}}</ref>

==Subsidiary channels==

=== Channel 5 HD ===
[[File:Channel 5 HD logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|HD logo used since 2020]]
Channel 5 HD is a [[high-definition television|high-definition]] [[simulcast]] of Channel 5. The channel launched on [[Sky UK|Sky]] Channel 171 and [[Virgin Media]] channel 150 on 13 July 2010.<ref name="Five HD Sky">{{cite web| url = http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100323084336/http://corporate.sky.com/media/press_releases/2010/Five_HD.htm| archive-date = 23 March 2010 | title=Five to Make HD Debut on Sky this Summer | date = 17 March 2010 | publisher = British Sky Broadcasting | access-date = 13 July 2010}}</ref><ref name="Five HD VM">{{cite web| url = http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205406&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1446758&highlight= | title=A Virgin Media high five for High Definition Five | date = 13 July 2010 | publisher = Virgin Media | access-date = 13 July 2010}} {{Dead link|date=October 2015}}</ref> In the Summer of 2015, Channel 5 and Channel 5 HD switched places, with Channel 5 HD now being located in Channel 5's original space of Channel 105.

Upon the launch, only the Australian soaps ''Neighbours'' and ''Home and Away'' were shown in HD, with the letters HD placed in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Channel 5 HD was due to launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] in 2010 but was unable to reach the 'key criteria' to keep its slot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/television/ofcom-hands-five-s-freeview-hd-slot-back-to-bbc-676901|title=Ofcom hands Five's Freeview HD slot back to BBC|publisher=Tech Radar|date=15 May 2010}}</ref> In 2011 Channel 5 HD was the sole applicant for a fifth high-definition channel slot on Freeview,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2011/11/01/channel-5-takes-freeview-hd-slot/|title=Channel 5 takes Freeview HD slot|publisher=Broadband TV News|date=1 November 2011}}</ref> intending to launch in spring or early summer 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|title=Response to Ofcom's Third Invitation to Apply for DTT Multiplex B Capacity|publisher=Ofcom|date=17 October 2011|access-date=13 November 2011|archive-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430160919/http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-policy-area/projects/dtv/third/ITA3-c5.pdf#page=8|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 15 December 2011, Channel 5 dropped its bid to take the fifth slot after being unable to resolve "issues of commercial importance".<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/dec/16/channel-5-hd-freeview-ofcom|title=Channel 5 again ditches plans to launch HD channel on Freeview|work=The Guardian|date=15 December 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> Channel 5 said it "remains committed" to having an HD channel on Freeview in the future.<ref name="Ditches Freeview HD" />

In October 2013, Channel 5 HD became a subscription channel on the Sky satellite platform. Previously, it was available as a [[free-to-view]] channel, but is now only available to Sky 'Family Bundle' customers or those with the HD pack.

On 27 April 2016, Channel 5 HD test transmissions started on Freeview Mux. BBCB (CH105).

On 4 May 2016, Channel 5 HD became free-to-air, coinciding with its launch on [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Freesat]].

=== Channel 5 +1 ===
[[File:Channel 5 +1 logo 2020.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Timeshift logo used since 2020]]
The [[timeshift channel|time-shifted]] Channel 5 +1 was launched on [[Freesat]], [[Freeview (UK)|Freeview]] and [[Sky UK|Sky]] on 6 December 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a353410/channel-51-to-launch-on-december-6/|title=Channel 5+1 to launch on December 6|publisher=Digital Spy|date=29 November 2011}}</ref> The channel was also expected to be made available via [[Virgin Media]] during 2012,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/nov/03/richard-desmond-channel-5-plus-1|title=Desmond to launch Channel 5+1|work=The Guardian|date=3 November 2011|location=London|first=Mark|last=Sweney}}</ref> eventually launching on 25 October 2012. As with other similar '+1' services, Channel 5 +1 rebroadcasts Channel 5's entire programming output on a one-hour time delay, though the 'Supercasino' commercial gaming block is blacked out on the timeshift. The launch of Channel 5 +1 meant all three of the UK's commercial PSB services – ITV/STV/UTV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – now have one-hour timeshifts.

==Idents==
===1997–2002===
[[File:Channel 5 Old Logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 1997 to 2002]]
[[File:Channel 5 1997 ident, Variant I.jpeg|thumb|upright=0.7|One of the original idents used by Channel 5 from 1997 to 2002|alt=]]
The original Channel 5 logo was a numeric "5" within a circle, sometimes accompanied by "candy stripes" of five colours (an idea based on the colour bars used by vision engineers to monitor picture output). Between 30 March 1997 and 15 September 2002, Channel 5 was the only UK terrestrial channel to display a [[digital on-screen graphic]] (DOG) in the top left-hand corner. On some programmes in the channel's early years, [[commercial break]]s were introduced by an "end of part one" sign emerging horizontally from the DOG; when the programme returned after the break, this would become a "part two" sign, which then disappears back into the DOG.

On 14 April 1997, Teletext reported that 70% of viewers who took part in a poll were in favour of removing the DOG. Channel 5 refused to remove it, though they did state that since launch, the DOG had been toned down. Channel 5 explained their reasons for keeping the DOG on screen, in an interview on 30 March 1997, they explained that:<ref>[http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five Channel 5 is Five] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930182530/http://625.uk.com/dogwatch/index.htm#five |date=30 September 2008 }} Dog Watch!</ref>

{{cquote|Five's candy stripes are intended to join the [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] tick, the [[Levi's]] tab and the three [[Adidas]] stripes as signifiers of belonging...
Brand identity is the new holy grail of marketing... Product recognition is the winning move in the new consumer system. Five is being sold like a car or a running shoe. Not surprisingly it will be the first of our terrestrial channels to wear its own label on the outside...
"Consumers are very brand-conscious these days..." "...and we are definitely describing ourselves as a very modern channel. It would be curious to launch an old-fashioned channel without an image in the era of Next, Levi's and Nike.}}

On 6 September 1999, Channel 5 launched its new 'celebrity' idents, making the candy stripe more frequently used in idents and graphics, most notably in a hole in the backdrop of the idents. The set of idents was refreshed on 11 September 2000, as well as new idents from 4 March 2002, featuring the logo on coloured backgrounds by going widescreen. These idents were used until a major rebrand on 16 September 2002.

===2002–2008===
[[File:Five.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2002 to 2008]]
In 2002, Channel 5 decided to drop the word 'Channel' from its name and refer to the channel as 'Five'. A new look was launched on 16 September 2002 featuring live-action footage with the new logo sliding in from the left of the screen. The new idents would sometimes be accompanied by pieces of chart music, such as [[Children (composition)|Children]] by [[Robert Miles]]. The new look made frequent use of the [[Helvetica]] typeface. The informal name "Five" was used in early continuity announcements and idents containing a lowercase 'five' had been used on the channel from the launch.

The final set with this logo was launched on 23 May 2006, based on four-letter words such as Hope, Fast and Love. The idents at first did not feature the logo,<ref>{{cite web|last=Deans |first=Jason |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/jan/20/channel5.marketingandpr |title=Five gets emotional in onscreen revamp |work=The Guardian |date=20 January 2006 |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref> but the idents were revised on 2 January 2007 to include the word Five again.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tvlive.org.uk/tv-presentation/channel-5/channel-5/2006-2008/five-idents-2006-2008/|title=Five: Idents 2006–2008|date=27 March 2017|work=TV Live|access-date=14 May 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

===2008–2011===
[[File:Five logo.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2008 to 2011]]
On 6 October 2008 at 9 pm, Five launched and aired a new look, replacing the lower-case "five" logo with an upper-case "FIVE" in a circle occasionally with pink, turquoise and purple light effects. The rebrand was conducted by DixonBaxi, and according to them, the new look was "more vocal, expressive and creative". The relaunch included a mix of live-action and CGI idents; some of these included supermarket trolleys, the Food Chain, Invisible Superheroes and Drawings.

The look was refreshed in July 2009, making the logo notably larger, and the circle becoming red. As part of the refresh, special idents were made for popular shows such as ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''[[Paul Merton in Europe]]'', ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[The Gadget Show]]'' and ''[[FlashForward]]'' with the 2008 set being withdrawn except for the 'news safe' CGI idents. In February 2010, an additional ident was introduced, featuring a CGI aurora forming the logo tilted on its side. This was used at closedown and, sometimes, before news bulletins.

===2011–2016===
[[File:Channel 5 logo 2011.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Logo used from 2011 to 2016]]
After the takeover by [[Richard Desmond]]'s [[Northern & Shell]], major changes and considerable financial investment were promised by the new owners, alongside a return to the 'Channel 5' moniker.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com/media/news/a259893/five-to-rebrand-as-channel-5/ 'Five to rebrand as Channel 5'] Digital Spy, 11 August 2010</ref>

In October 2010, Desmond revealed the station's new look and confirmed its official on-screen identity as "Channel 5" during a press launch.<ref>Jane Clinton [http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/207205/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-launch-into-stratosphere Stars celebrate Channel 5 launch into stratosphere] Express.co.uk, 24 October 2010</ref> Desmond promoted these changes in his tabloid newspapers, the ''[[Daily Express]]'' and ''[[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|Daily Star]]''.<ref>Elisa Roche [http://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/206468/Stars-celebrate-Channel-5-s-exciting-future Stars celebrate Five's exciting future] ''Express.co.uk'', 20 October 2010</ref> There is also cross-promotion between Northern & Shell's newspaper and magazine titles with their websites promoted on the Channel 5 website. In 2010, afternoon movies on Channel 5 were sponsored by the ''Daily Express''.

As for the logo, the red circle was retained, however, the word "FIVE" was replaced with the numeral "5". The extended version of the logo has the word "CHANNEL" in upper case font to its left.<ref>[http://www.atvtoday.co.uk/channel-5-welcomed-into-desmonds-family/ Channel 5 welcomed into Desmond's family] ATV Network, 20 October 2010; Retrieved 21 October 2010</ref> The DOG revived the "5" motif, originally as a transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. From 18 February 2011, the DOG was modified to a white semi-transparent '5' on a faint grey circle. The DOG was later returned to the transparent '5' cutout in a bright grey circle. On 5 March 2013, the DOG was moved into the 16:9 [[Safe area (television)|safe area]], along with the rest of their channels.

A range of new idents for Channel 5 was launched in February 2011 incorporating the "5" motif featuring live-action and [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] elements. They echo the predominantly red colour scheme of the channel's new corporate image, each based in a spacious studio with a large screen as the backdrop for the action. "Drums" features a drummer against a backdrop of animated shapes with the "5" appearing on a screen behind. In "Equaliser", a "5" contained in a cube emerges from a [[graphic equaliser]] display. "Imagination" features a battle between a toy dinosaur and a robot figure with the "5" logo imposed in neon lights (outlined). "VIP" features a model walking on a red carpet formed from the big screen with the logo formed out of the camera flashes. "Car Chase" features a police car chasing another car which eventually crashes 'through' the big screen with the logo being on the side of the police car. A generic ident with the Channel 5 logo pulsating on the studio screen was introduced in April 2012.<ref>[http://theident.gallery/five-2011.php Channel 5 : Current Idents] The Ident Gallery, 14 February 2011</ref> Several special idents have also been used for ''[[The Hotel Inspector]]'', ''[[The Walking Dead (TV series)|The Walking Dead]]'', ''Impossible?'', ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'', ''[[The Bachelor (UK)|The Bachelor]]'', ''[[Europa League]]'', ''[[The Mentalist]]'', ''Tamara Ecclestone: Billion $$ Girl'', ''It's All About Amy'', ''How to Take Stunning Pictures'', and ''[[The Gadget Show|The Gadget Show: World Tour]]'' also based around the same theme of the studio and screen.<ref>[http://www.thisisfive.co.uk/ident2011a.shtml Channel 5 Idents February 2011 – Present] thisisfive.co.uk, 14 February 2011</ref> Programme preview cards feature the font "Gotham" in upper case. Break bumpers featured the "5" logo in the left-hand corner of the screen with a pattern of circles radiating out from the logo in an alternating red and black colour scheme.

This logo was retired from use on 10 February 2016; a virtually identical logo would later be used by American [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] affiliate [[WEWS-TV]] in [[Cleveland, Ohio]] beginning in September of that year, albeit in a blue colour.

===2016–2020===
On 11 February 2016, Channel 5 launched a new logo across all of its properties—a segmented 5 which can be rendered with various designs and animations, alongside a new series of "cinematic" idents, and break bumpers with text messages on them. The new branding was meant to signify a more upmarket and "creative" positioning for the broadcaster; vice-president of marketing Jo Bacon explained that "Our core proposition is Spirited TV, with emotional heart, reflecting the diverse, lively, colourful and creative content that has been the driving force behind our new strategic approach." Critics noted similarities between 5's new logo and that of competitor [[Channel 4]]. However, Bacon contrasted Channel 4, explaining that "our content allows millions of normal people access to diverse entertainment with no fuss. We are a playful challenger brand and can appeal to all audiences. The rebrand is a big opportunity to redefine the DNA of the Channel 5 brand and how it is perceived." [[5Star]] and [[5USA]] also adopted the new logo, while the catch-up service Demand 5 was renamed My5.<ref name="independent-newlogo2016">{{cite news|title=Channel 5 tilts at Channel 4 with 'emotional' post-Richard Desmond rebrand|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/channel-5-tilts-at-channel-4-with-emotional-post-richard-desmond-rebrand-a6863441.html|access-date=11 February 2016|work=The Independent|date=11 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Channel 5 rebrands as it claims its 'diverse' content doesn't get the credit it deserves|url=https://www.marketingweek.com/2016/02/09/channel-5-rebrands-to-give-its-diverse-content-the-credit-it-deserves/|website=Marketing Week|access-date=11 February 2016|date=9 February 2016}}</ref>

===2020-present===

The idents were changed on 26 February 2020 with a new set focusing more on the logo on coloured backdrops pink, green, orange, blue, teal and black.

==Audience share==
Below are the official audience shares in per cent for Channel 5 since its launch in 1997. Data provided by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |title=Total viewing summary – monthly |publisher=BARB |access-date=3 January 2014 |archive-date=25 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125052445/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?_s=4 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The channel consistently is the fifth most watched channel in the country, usually being beaten by main rivals BBC One, BBC Two, ITV and Channel 4.

Audience share rose consistently for the first seven years of broadcast, reaching a peak of 6.6% in 2004. Two years later the audience share had dropped to under 5.0%. In 2012, the audience share rose to 4.5%, the first yearly rise for the channel in audience share since 2009. In July 2013, Channel 5 overtook Channel 4 when taking into account consolidated shares, for the first time. As of 2020 (the last full year published by BARB), the channel averages 4.1% of the total audience share.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Audience share
|-

| {{center|1997}}
| {{center|2.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1998}}
| {{center|4.3%}}
|-
| {{center|1999}}
| {{center|5.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2000}}
| {{center|5.7%}}
|-
| {{center|2001}}
| {{center|5.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2002}}
| {{center|6.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2003}}
| {{center|6.5%}}
|-
| {{center|2004}}
| {{center|6.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2005}}
| {{center|6.4%}}
|-
| {{center|2006}}
| {{center|4.9%}}
|-
| {{center|2007}}
| {{center|5.3%}}
|-
| {{center|2008}}
| {{center|4.6%}}
|-
| {{center|2009}}
| {{center|4.8%}}
|-
| {{center|2010}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20101201&period%5B%5D=20101101&period%5B%5D=20101001&period%5B%5D=20100901&period%5B%5D=20100801&period%5B%5D=20100701&period%5B%5D=20100601&period%5B%5D=20100501&period%5B%5D=20100401&period%5B%5D=20100301&period%5B%5D=20100201&period%5B%5D=20100101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2011}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{cite web|title=BARB: Monthly Total Viewing Summary|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20110701&period%5B%5D=20110601&period%5B%5D=20110501&period%5B%5D=20110401&period%5B%5D=20110301&period%5B%5D=20110201&period%5B%5D=20110101&button_submit=View+Figures|website=Monthly Total Viewing Summary|publisher=BARB|access-date=22 August 2011}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2012}}
| {{center|4.5%<ref>{{cite news|title=BBC1 and Channel 5 increase audience share|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2013/jan/10/bbc1-channel-5-increase-audience-share|quotation=Annual Total Viewing Summary|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=19 January 2013|location=London|first=John|last=Plunkett|date=10 January 2013}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2013}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{cite web|title=Total viewing summary – monthly|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|publisher=BARB|access-date=31 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809040604/http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/monthly-viewing-summary?period%5B%5D=20131201&period%5B%5D=20131101&period%5B%5D=20131001&period%5B%5D=20130901&period%5B%5D=20130801&period%5B%5D=20130701&period%5B%5D=20130601&period%5B%5D=20130501&period%5B%5D=20130401&period%5B%5D=20130301&period%5B%5D=20130201&period%5B%5D=20130101&button_submit=View+figures|archive-date=9 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2014}}
| {{center|4.4%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2015 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2015 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Barb_Viewing_Report_2015.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2015}}
| {{center|4.3%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2016 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2016 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/BARB-Viewing-Report-2016.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2016}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2017 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2017 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2017}}
| {{center|4.2%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2018 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2018 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Barb-Viewing-Report-2017_FINAL_LR-May-2018.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2018}}
| {{center|4.0%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2019 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2019 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2019_32pp_FINAL-1.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2019}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2020 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Barb-Viewing-Report-2020_32pp_spreads_FINAL.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2020}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2021 |title=BARB Viewing Report 2020 |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/download/?file=/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Barb-Viewing-Report-June-2021.pdf |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{center|2021}}
| {{center|4.9%<ref name="Monthly Viewing">{{Cite web |title=Monthly Viewing |url=https://www.barb.co.uk/monthly-viewing/ |access-date=10 August 2022 |website=BARB}}</ref>{{refn|group=note|As of December 2021.}}}}
|-
| {{center|2022}}
| {{center|4.1%<ref name="Monthly Viewing" />{{refn|group=note|As of June 2022.}}}}
|}

==Programming==
{{Main|Channel 5 (British TV channel) programming}}
Channel 5, like all public service broadcasters, broadcasts a wide variety of programmes. The channel mainly broadcasts documentaries and drama with a few entertainment programmes, reality television and quiz shows in the schedule. In the early days, the channel was known for a high number of imported American dramas, including the broadcast rights to ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'' and ''[[CSI (franchise)|CSI]]'' spin-offs, ''[[NCIS: New Orleans]]'' and ''[[CSI: Cyber]]'', all of which Channel 5 had acquired by October 2014.<ref name="CSI">{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/oct/14/channel-5-ncis-new-orleans-csi-cyber-viacom-programming-budget |title=Channel 5 acquires NCIS: New Orleans and CSI: Cyber |last=Sweney |first=Mark |date=14 October 2014 |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=27 October 2019}}</ref> By 2021, the rights to these shows had either expired or these titles were moved over to Channel 5's sister channels as the channel decided to focus its drama budget on its 'Original Dramas'.

The channel broadcasts some sports events not covered by other broadcasters but is notable for having been for several years the only terrestrial channel to show [[cricket]], in the shape of highlights of England's summer [[Test cricket|test matches]] and [[One Day International|one-day games]]. It also broadcasts its [[5 News|news service]], which is currently produced by [[ITN]] but was produced between 2005 and 2012 by [[Sky News]].<ref>{{cite news|title=ITN Re-Appointed to produce 5 News|url=http://www.itn.co.uk/press-releases/itn-re-appointed-to-produce-5-news/|access-date=8 November 2011|newspaper=ITN|date=8 November 2011}}</ref>

The channel frequently sticks to a regular schedule during the day, which during the 2010s included a phone-in chat show at 9:15 am (currently ''[[Jeremy Vine (TV show)|Jeremy Vine]]'', which replaced ''[[The Wright Stuff]]'' in 2018), TV movies in the afternoon, after the Australian soap, ''[[Home and Away]]''. ''[[5 News]]'' programmes go out between 5 pm and 6{{nbsp}}pm.

Flagship programmes for the channel include shows about farming, trains and royalty such as ''Our Yorkshire Farm'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/our-yorkshire-farm|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> ''Springtime On The Farm''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/28dayratings-05april|title = 28-Day Ratings: 05-11 April 2021|date = 14 May 2021}}</ref> and ''World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys|title=My5|website=Channel5.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> Saturday night royal documentaries have been a rating winner for Channel 5, with programmes about past members of the British Royal Family also getting good viewing figures, with a programme about [[George V|King George V]] (whose reign was from 6 May 1910 until 20 January 1936) achieving a rating of 1.4 million viewers when it was first broadcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.televisual.com/news/ben-frow-pledges-to-shake-up-channel-5-programming/ |title=Ben Frow pledges to 'shake up' Channel 5 programming |website=Televisual.com |date= 25 August 2020|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

The channel has picked up some formats in the last 20 years that have been previously broadcast on other channels. These programmes have included titles such as Celebrity Big Brother (ex-Channel 4, becoming shared between Channel 5 and MTV), Blind Date (ex-ITV) and the nightly quiz show Eggheads<ref>{{cite web|author=17 Nov |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-eggheads-s2commission |title=CHANNEL 5 ORDER SECOND SERVING OF EGGHEADS |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 17 November 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> (previously broadcast on BBC Two). In the early 2000s it was also the home of ''Fifth Gear'', a continuation of the original incarnation of the [[BBC]] show ''[[Top Gear (1977 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' with ex-presenters [[Quentin Willson]], Tiff Needell, and Vicki Butler-Henderson, presenting the consumer advice series on Channel 5,<ref>{{cite news|author= Timms, Dominic|date= 15 November 2001|url= http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/multi-platform/news/top-gear-drives-over-to-c5/1185599.article|title= Top Gear drives over to C5|work= [[Broadcast (magazine)|Broadcast]]|publisher= Emap Media}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Top Gear team switch lanes |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/1657807.stm |date=15 November 2001 |publisher=BBC News Online }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/entertainment/news/a29300/tiff-needell-fifth-gear-cancelled/|title=Tiff Needell's "Fifth Gear" Has Been Cancelled|date=24 May 2016|website=Road & Track|access-date=25 May 2016}}</ref> whilst the BBC version of ''Top Gear'' became more of an entertainment car show.

Children's programming begins at 6{{nbsp}}am every day with ''[[Milkshake!]]'' showing children's programmes include ''[[Thomas and Friends]]'', ''[[PAW Patrol]]'', ''[[Peppa Pig]]'', ''[[Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom]]'', ''[[Little Princess (British TV series)|Little Princess]]'', ''[[Fifi and the Flowertots]]'', ''[[Roary the Racing Car]]'' ''[[Fireman Sam]]'' '' [[Joshua Jones (TV series)|Joshua Jones]]'' and many more.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel5.com/tv-guide |title=Schedule |publisher=Channel 5 |access-date=5 May 2013}}</ref>

In 2021, Channel 5 scheduled many music documentaries and countdowns on Friday nights, with shows such as ''Greatest Hits of the 80s'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?sd=24-09-2021%2020:00|title = TV listings guide|website=Radiotimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=4 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004122955/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-80s-greatest-hits/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/greatest-hits-of-the-80s/|title = Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref> ''The Story of Songs''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-story-of-the-songs/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> and ''Britain's Biggest 90s Hits''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|title=Viacom International Studios UK|website=Viacomstudiosuk.com|access-date=10 March 2022|archive-date=9 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009165801/https://viacomstudiosuk.com/the-90s-greatest-hits-1990-1999/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.channel5.com/show/britains-favourite-songs/|title = My5}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.my5.tv/britain-s-favourite-songs/season-1/britain-s-favourite-songs-1990|title=My5|website=My5.tv}}</ref> made by Viacom International Studios UK, the British production arm of owner [[ViacomCBS]].

In September 2021, Ofcom approved the removal of Channel 5's 6.30 pm news slot for the channel to schedule ''Neighbours'' at 6 pm and ''Eggheads'' at 6.30 pm (with a new hour-long ''5 News'' programme going out at 5 pm).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/ofcom-c5newsapproval|title = Ofcom Approve Changes to Channel 5 News|website=Tvzoneuk.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a37721453/home-and-away-loses-channel-5-evening-slot/|title = Home and Away to lose evening slot on Channel 5|website = [[Digital Spy]]|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://advanced-television.com/2021/09/24/channel-5-extends-evening-news/|title = Channel 5 extends evening news|website=Advanced-television.com|date = 24 September 2021}}</ref> These changes saw the early evening repeat of ''Home and Away'' moved to 5Star, with the Australian soap only broadcast on the main channel at lunchtime. The first-hour long-version of ''5 News at 5'' was broadcast by Channel 5 on 8 November 2021, with the programme still produced for the channel by ITN. ''5 News at 5'' is presented by Sian Williams and Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, and has a live reporting team across the UK.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/5news-8novrelaunch |title=CHANNEL 5 NEWS TO RELAUNCH ON 8th NOVEMBER WITH HOUR LONG EDITION |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date= 25 October 2021|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

Also at the start of November 2021, [[P. D. James]]' adaptation of ''[[Dalgliesh (TV series)|Dalgliesh]]'' debuted on the channel with four million viewers, while ''Our Yorkshire Farm'' achieved a rating of 3,260,437. On Saturday nights, the network's other new drama ''The Madame Blanc Mysteries'' was drawing in over two million viewers to the channel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/7daysbr-01november |title=7-DAY RATINGS BREAKDOWN: 01-07 NOVEMBER 2021 |website=Tvzoneuk.com |date=7 November 2021 |access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref>

In February 2022, Channel 5 confirmed funding for ''Neighbours'' would be stopped with the production shutting down and the last episode aired 29 July 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/feb/06/neighbours-needs-good-friends-to-survive-after-uk-network-axes-iconic-soap|title = Neighbours needs good friends to survive after UK network axes iconic soap|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/dec/31/the-person-who-got-me-through-2021-dr-karl-kennedy-in-neighbours-was-strangely-reassuring|title = The person who got me through 2021: Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours was strangely reassuring|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 31 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60277939|title=Neighbours under threat after Channel 5 drops show|work=BBC News|date=6 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/neighbours-tv-soap-will-be-axed-as-channel-5-increases-investment-in-uk-drama-12534254|title = Neighbours: TV soap will be axed from schedule as Channel 5 increases investment in UK drama}}</ref> As Paramount Global's 10 Peach scheduled the last episode for 7.30 pm on 28 July 2022 in Australia,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/07/farewell-to-neighbours-i-really-wanted-it-to-be-a-celebration-of-the-past-the-present.html | title=Farewell to Neighbours: "I really wanted it to be a celebration of the past & the present." {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mediaweek.com.au/neighbours-finale-to-be-simulcast-on-10-and-10-peach-in-july/ |title=Neighbours finale to be simulcast on 10 and 10 Peach in July |publisher=Mediaweek.com.au |date=1 July 2022 |accessdate=3 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/tv-guide | title=Freeview Australia }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.com.au/watch-tv/shows/da71b4db-5fbe-4e5f-bd91-f5eda6def17f | title=Watch Neighbours on Freeview FV }}</ref> Channel 5 brought back the broadcast<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/?ts=1659121200000 | title=TV listings guide }}</ref> of the final episode<ref>{{cite web | url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/03/10-peach-doubles-up-on-neighbours-episodes-in-time-for-finale.html | title=10 Peach doubles up on Neighbours episodes in time for finale {{pipe}} TV Tonight }}</ref> a few days to 29 July 2022, with ''The Finale''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pr-neighboursfinale-2 | title=Neighbours: The Finale {{pipe}} Preview (Channel 5) | date=24 July 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-566p2l/neighbours/episodes/?episode=b-qhg6rn | title=Neighbours (TV Series) }}</ref> becoming part of a ''Neighbours'' night alongside the Viacom UK<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/entertainment-and-comedy/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> programmes ''Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-street-to-hollywood/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-jf2xq1/neighbours-made-me-a-star-from-ramsay-st-to-hollywood/ | title=Neighbours Made Me a Star: From Ramsay St to Hollywood }}</ref> and ''Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially For You''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ddwxps/neighbours-all-the-pop-hits-more-especially-for-you/ | title=Neighbours: All the Pop Hits & More, Especially for You }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com/2994-2/ | title=Viacom International Studios UK }}</ref> In addition, the 'Spirit of Queensland' episode of the channel's Bill Nighy narrated luxury train travel series was held back a week<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 22 July 2022</ref> with the Al Andalus train journey from [[Seville]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bp6gnn/worlds-most-scenic-railway-journeys-season-6/?episode=b-z9p3u1 | title=World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys Season 6 }}</ref> taking its place on 22 July and the [[Brisbane]] to [[Cairns]] trip's title amended to ''Australia's Most Scenic Railway Journeys'' to fit in with the ''Neighbours'' theme night on 29 July 2022.

On 7 September 2022, a two-part day-by-day documentary with Xand van Tulleken and Raksha Dave<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/great-smog-1952-when-london-brought-knees-thousands-died/ | title=The Great Smog of 1952: When London was brought to its knees and thousands died | newspaper=The Telegraph | date=7 September 2022 | last1=Rees | first1=Jasper }}</ref> called ''The Great Smog of 1952'' started with the second episode scheduled for the following night. With the death of [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]], the concluding part was dumped from the schedule after the channel went into a rolling royal documentary mode for the rest of the night. Their schedules for the following days were then amended to take out several thriller films, the over-night casino slots and documentaries which may have featured members of the Royal Family, like a forthcoming episode of ''The Cotswolds and Beyond with Pam Ayres'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-cotswolds-and-beyond-with-pam-ayres/season-2/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-ukajud/the-cotswolds-with-pam-ayres-season-1/ | title=The Cotswolds with Pam Ayres Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pamayres-c5beyond | title=Pam Ayres Returns to Channel 5 with the Cotswolds and Beyond | date=25 May 2022 }}</ref> replacing these programmes with a range of their travel documentaries.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/recordings-may-fail-as-schedules-continue-to-change | title=Recordings may fail as schedules continue to change | date=9 September 2022 }}</ref> The second part of ''[[Great Smog of London|The Great Smog of 1952]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail/4789616/75286785/the-great-smog-winter-of-52 | title=The Great Smog: Winter of '52 on Channel 5 HD, Sat 17 Sep 1:00am – TV Guide UK TVGuide.co.uk }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.whattowatch.com/uk-tv-guide | title=UK TV Guide & Listings {{pipe}} What to Watch }}</ref> was rescheduled for 13 September 2022, with the documentary and a repeat of [[Paramount Pictures]]' award-winning romantic drama film, ''[[An Officer and a Gentleman]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.freeview.co.uk/tv-guide | title=TV Guide }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.co.uk/?catcolor=&systemid=7&thistime=19&thisday=9/13/2022&gridspan=03:00&view=0&gw=1327&adj=3 | title=TV Guide UK – TVGuide.co.uk, Film, Soaps, Sports, News for Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, Freesat & BT Vision }}</ref> replacing a double bill of murder investigations. ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'', ''The Yorkshire Vet'' and the last episode of ''The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo'' were kept in the schedule as previously listed, going out in hourly slots between 7 pm and 10 pm.

Even though the channel is known for its royal documentaries, on the day of the [[funeral of Queen Elizabeth II]] Channel 5 decided to go with a counter-alternative schedule to all the royal coverage due to being shown on the BBC, ITV and Sky, with their regular ''Home and Away'' episode and ''Jeremy Vine'' dropped to make way for family-friendly productions like ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'', ''[[The Adventures of Paddington (2019 TV series)|The Adventures of Paddington]]'' and ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/itv-to-simulcast-all-channels-as-broadcasters-clear-schedules-for-the-queens-funeral | title=ITV channels to simulcast as broadcasters clear schedules for the Queen's Funeral | date=14 September 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/channel-5-monday-tv-schedule-timings-newsupdate/ | title=Channel 5's Monday TV schedule confirmed – all the changes and timings }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a41246690/home-and-away-schedule-change-september-19/ | title=Home and Away dropped by Channel 5 on Queen's funeral day | website=[[Digital Spy]] | date=16 September 2022 }}</ref>

In November 2022, Channel 5 confirmed that one of their recent hits, ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', would not be returning to the channel in its original form, with a three-part spin-off programme called ''Beyond The Yorkshire Farm: Reuben & Clive'' due to be launched on the channel on 6 December 2022. This series will show the father and son farming duo launching a digging business venture which sees them in the Cumbrian village of [[Langwathby]] digging out a series of ponds.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.televisual.com/news/our-yorkshire-farm-ends-renegade-makes-spin-off/ | title=Renegade to make spin-off as Our Yorkshire Farm ends | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/c5-yorkfarmends-ann1 | title=Our Yorkshire Farm Ends on Channel 5 as Spin-Off Series is Announced | date=23 November 2022 }}</ref>

==Most watched programmes==
The following is a list of the twelve most watched broadcasts on Channel 5 up to 5 March 2021, based on Live +28 data supplied by [[BARB]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/four-screen-dashboard |title= Weekly top programmes on four screens |website=Barb.co.uk |date=20 December 2020 |access-date=20 December 2020}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Rank !! Programme !! UK viewers (millions) !! Date
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 1 || ''[[The Drowning (TV series)|The Drowning]]'' || 6.10 || 1 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 2 || ''[[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Group 5|Euro 2000 Qualifier: Poland v England]]'' || 5.63 || 8 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 3 || ''[[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 9|World Cup Qualifier: Albania v England]]'' || 5.59 || 28 March 2001
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 4 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.57 || 2 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 5 || ''[[All Creatures Great and Small (2020 TV series)|All Creatures Great and Small]]'' || 5.49 || 1 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 6 || ''[[Independence Day (1996 film)|Independence Day]]'' || 5.41 || 7 September 1999
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 7 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.32 || 4 February 2021
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 8 || ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (UK TV series)|Celebrity Big Brother]]'' || 5.27 || 18 August 2011
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 9 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.22 || 15 September 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 10 || ''All Creatures Great and Small'' || 5.17 || 6 October 2020
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 11 || ''The Drowning'' || 5.16 || 3 February 2021
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| style="text-align:center;"| 12 || ''[[The X-Files (season 10)|The X-Files]]'' || 5.10 || 8 February 2016
|}

==5 Text==
From 1997 to 2011 Channel 5 operated its analogue [[teletext]] service providing a basic range of programme listings, film summaries and programme previews of Channel 5 content. The service was provided by [[Sky Text]] until 2002 when [[Teletext Ltd.]] took over as the provider of Channel 5's Teletext service.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvwhirl.co.uk/teletext/channel-5-teletext/|title=TV Whirl – 5Text|website=Tvwhirl.co.uk}}</ref> The service was withdrawn due to the digital switchover and the shift to the Internet and social media.

==Channel 5 on Pluto TV==
As of December 2021, Channel 5 has several channels streaming 24 hours a day on [[Paramount Global]]'s [[Free ad-supported streaming television|free TV app]] [[Pluto TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/pluto-tv-sci-fi-gb|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com">{{cite web|url=https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/channel-5-launches-new-services-on-pluto-tv|title=Channel 5 launches new services on Pluto TV|website=Rxtvinfo.com|date=14 December 2021}}</ref> The channels include:
* 5 Building Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with titles including [[Michael Buerk|Michael Buerk's]] documentary ''Building Victorian Britain: The Great Stink'' and ''[[George Clarke (architect)|George Clarke's Build a New House in the Country]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-building-britain-gb/details/episode-7-2017-2-7-ptv12|title = On Pluto TV|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Cops (the UK version of Pluto's ''Spike TV's Cops 24/7'' channel,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/pluto-tv-adds-the-5-new-channels-including-24-7-cops/|title = Pluto TV Adds 4 New Channels Including 24/7 Cops|date = 17 March 2020}}</ref> featuring episodes from ''Police Interceptors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-cops-gb/details/episode-14-1969-4-14|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 Destination Britain<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-destination-britain-gb/details|title=Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free.|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (programmes include ''[[Walking Britain's Lost Railways]]'' with [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell]] and ''Britain By Bike With [[Larry Lamb|Larry]] & [[George Lamb]]'')
* 5 GPs<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref> (with back-to-back episodes of ''GPs: Behind Closed Doors'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/live-tv/5-gps-gb/details/episode-6-2013-4-6|title=on Pluto TV|access-date=10 March 2022|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref>
* 5 ''Cruising with Jane McDonald'' (Back-to-back episodes of the [[Jane McDonald]] travel show, broadcast on the channel between 2017 and 2021)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5-cruising-with-jane-mcdonald-gb/details?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttetuZHz9AIVkYBQBh0HkgsvEAAYASAAEgILS_D_BwE|title = Pluto TV – Drop in. Watch Free|website=Pluto.tv}}</ref><ref name="rxtvinfo.com"/>

==5 on The Farm==
5 on The Farm<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |title=What's on – 5 on the Farm Festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141604/https://www.5onthefarm.com/whats-on/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> is Channel 5's festival which first took place at [[Cannon Hall Farm]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/event/5-on-the-farm/|title = 5 on the Farm – Cannon Hall Farm|website=Cannonhallfarm.co.uk| date=6 February 2021 }}</ref> in Cawthorne, South Yorkshire<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |title=Travel Options {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141559/https://www.5onthefarm.com/plan/getting-here/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> on August Bank Holiday Weekend in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |title=5 on the Farm Festival {{pipe}} Yorkshire {{pipe}} Buy Tickets Now |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141638/https://www.5onthefarm.com/thank-you/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/channel-5-launches-new-5-farm-yorkshire-festival-3061806|title=Channel 5 launches new '5 on the farm' Yorkshire festival|website=Yorkshirepost.co.uk|date=9 December 2020 |access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> The three-day event was based around Channel 5's ''...on the Farm'' series (featuring series regulars Rob and Dave Nicholson, chef Tim Bilton as well as presenters Adam Henson, Helen Skelton, Jules Hudson and JB Gill) with appearances from people featuring in a range of Channel 5 programmes associated with farming, food and animals. These people included Peter Wright and Julian Norton from ''The Yorkshire Vet'', Reuben and [[Amanda Owen]] from ''Our Yorkshire Farm'', Ben Fogle from ''[[Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild|New Lives in the Wild]]'', Graeme Hall from ''Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly'' and Stefan Gates from ''Secrets of Your Supermarket Food''. The festival also has an area for children branded as the ''Milkshake! Meadow'' which (in 2021) featured presenters Derek Moran, Jen Pringle and Kemi Majeks<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |title=Schedule {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival {{pipe}} August Bank Holiday 2021 |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122141650/https://www.5onthefarm.com/schedule/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |title=Talent and Channel 5 Stars {{pipe}} 5 on the Farm festival |access-date=22 January 2022 |archive-date=22 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122142845/https://www.5onthefarm.com/line-up/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> alongside characters from ''Milkshake!'' including Peppa Pig, and Milkshake! Monkey and Fireman Sam.

==Criticism of the channel==
In a ''Radio Times'' interview with Mark Lawson,<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: 'Putting "Yorkshire" in the title gets good viewing figures' – The RT Interview by Mark Lawson: Ben Frow, pages 22 – 25</ref> Channel 5's director of programmes Ben Frow gave answers to some of the regular criticisms viewers had over the past few years about scheduling. Firstly, Channel 5 is known for giving programmes numerous programme titles, with the listing in the ''Radio Times'' not matching the EPG or the actual programme title. Secondly, a six-part series can be launched in a regular slot and then be dropped from the schedule after a few weeks (with the third series of [[Rob Bell (TV presenter)|Rob Bell's]] ''Building the Impossible''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/building-the-impossible/season-3 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 2, 4 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 29 October – 4 November 2022</ref><ref>''Building the Impossible'' (Series 3 Episode 3, 11 November 2022) in Channel 5 listings ''Radio Times'' 5–11 November 2022</ref> dropped after one episode and replaced in its 9 pm slot by the repackaged ''The Dalgliesh Mysteries'').<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/the-dalgliesh-mysteries/season-1/episode-1 | title=My5 }}</ref> Frow apologised to all the ''Radio Times'' readers who were annoyed by these regular occurrences but explained that when listings go to press he does not know what the competition from other channels might be and so may have to retitle a programme to make it stand out on the EPG or temporarily remove that show from the schedule until there is a better place for it. For example, the programme ''Billion Dollar Holiday City''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-bmapnr/billion-dollar-holiday-city-season-1/? | title=Billion Dollar Holiday City Season 1 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/billion-dollar-holiday-city | title=My5 }}</ref> which turned up in the Channel 5 schedule on 17 July 2022 before new episodes of the holiday series ''Bargain-Loving Brits by the Sea'' and ''The Cruise''<ref>''Radio Times'' 16–22 July 2022: Channel 5 listings for 17 July 2022, page 60</ref> was a revised and retitled version of late-night programme ''Secret World of Las Vegas: 24/7''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.channel5.com/show/secret-world-of-las-vegas-24-7/season-1/episode-6 | title=My5 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.c21media.net/screenings/viacomcbs/the-secret-world-of-las-vegas-247/15427/ | title=The Secret World of Las Vegas 24/7 }}</ref> which originally was broadcast by the channel in 2019, and put into production as ''Vegas 24:7'' by Viacom Studios UK (now VIS UK).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://viacomstudiosuk.com |title=Viacom Studios UK |website=viacomstudiosuk.com}}</ref>

On 22 June 2022,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.techadvisor.com/article/743095/watch-paramount-plus.html | title=How to watch Paramount Plus in the UK }}</ref> Paramount Plus launched in the UK, with Channel 5 showing the first episode of the streaming series ''[[Halo (TV series)|Halo]]'' on that night as a 'taster'.<ref>''Radio Times'' 18–24 June 2022: Channel 5 television schedule for 22 June 2022, page 88</ref> However, the marketing around this episode made it look like it was a new free-to-air series that was going to continue on the channel and Paramount Plus every week, which resulted in the first of several Feedback letters to the ''Radio Times''<ref>''Radio Times'' 9–15 July 2022, Feedback letters pages as edited by Jane Hill, page 143</ref> about the practice of 'taster TV'. This time the viewer complained that this was just a 'puff piece' to get people to subscribe to a paid service and thought the practice might be against the channel's PSB commitments, while in the magazine's 20–26 August 2022 issue,<ref>''Radio Times'' page 142</ref> after one-off starter episodes of ''Halo'', ''La Brea'' and ''The Box''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/coming-to-paramount-plus-uk-august-2022/ | title=Coming to Paramount+ UK August 2022: New TV, Films and More | date=23 July 2022 }}</ref> had been shown on the channel, a piece of viewer criticism headlined "Taster TV is no good to me" was highlighted as the magazine's ''Letter of the Week''.

On 26 November the channel was due to show a documentary about the 1928 London floods. The show was subsequently several hours before broadcast the show was pulled pulled from the schedule this was due to the show featuring Nikki Shaw who has been [https://twitter.com/hopenothate/status/1728787777901183377 reported] to being openly a hard-line Nazi, who has called for Sam Smith to be gassed and refers to black people as “c**ns” and “monkeys”. In place of this program the channel decided to show a a documentary about a 2018 storm instead. Channel 5 has yet to comment.

===Queen Elizabeth II funeral controversy===
On 19 September 2022, the [[Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II|funeral of Elizabeth II]] was occurring. BBC One, BBC Two, and ITV broadcast the funeral, while Channel 4 broadcast a documentary about Elizabeth. However, Channel 5 played the 2017 film ''[[The Emoji Movie]]'' instead of the funeral. The move had mixed reactions. Some mocked the channel and insulted it for disrespecting a former member of the Royal Family.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yossman |first=K. J. |date=19 September 2022 |title=UK's Channel 5 Shows 'The Emoji Movie' Instead of Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral, Gets Mocked on Twitter |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/channel-5-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-1235376665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Blistein |first=Jon |date=19 September 2022 |title=Britain's Channel 5 Uplifts a Grieving Nation by Airing 'The Emoji Movie' During Queen's Funeral |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/emoji-movie-queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-channel-5-britain-1234595665/ |access-date=20 September 2022 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> Other people online praised the channel for airing child-friendly alternatives during a dark day in the nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Chris |date=20 September 2022 |title=Channel 5 praised by viewers for showing 'The Emoji Movie' during Queen's funeral |url=https://www.nme.com/news/film/channel-5-praised-the-emoji-movie-queen-funeral-3313162 |access-date=20 September 2022 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref> Other kid movies were aired on the channel, including the 1999 film ''[[Stuart Little (film)|Stuart Little]]''. Channel 5 has yet to comment.

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* [[List of television stations in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited]]

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Ford Probe

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{{Short description|Liftback sport coupe (1988–1997)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Ford Probe
| image = 2nd Ford Probe GT.jpg
|manufacturer = [[Mazda]] [[Ford Motor Company]]
| production = 1988–1997
| model_years = 1989–1997
| assembly = United States: [[Flat Rock, Michigan|Flat Rock]], Michigan ([[AutoAlliance International|AAI]])
| predecessor = [[Ford Capri]] ([[Europe]] / [[Australia]]) [[Ford EXP]] ([[North America]])
| class = [[Sport compact]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|FF layout]]
| successor = {{Plain list|
* [[Ford Cougar]] ([[Europe]])
* [[Mercury Cougar]]
* [[Ford ZX2]] ([[North America]])
}}
| related = {{Plain list|
* [[Mazda MX-6]]
* [[Mazda 626]]
* [[Ford Telstar]]
}}
| designer = [[Jack Telnack]]
}}

The '''Ford Probe''' is a [[hatchback#liftback|liftback]] [[coupé]] produced by [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], introduced in 1988 and produced until 1997. The Probe was the result of Ford's collaboration with its longtime Japanese partner [[Mazda]], and both generations of Probe were derived from the front-wheel drive [[Mazda G platform]] that underpinned the [[Mazda Capella]].

The Probe succeeded the [[Ford EXP]], and the instrument cluster of the first-generation Probe and pop-up headlight mechanisms were borrowed from the [[Mazda RX-7|FC Series RX-7]].

Based on the [[Mazda MX-6]] as a sport compact [[coupé|coupe]], the Probe was intended to fill the market niche formerly occupied by the [[Ford Capri|Capri]] in Europe, and it was originally intended to be the fourth generation [[Ford Mustang]] in the North American market as a direct competitor with the [[Honda Integra|Acura Integra]], [[Isuzu Piazza]], [[Nissan 200SX]], and the [[Toyota Celica]]. During that time, Ford's marketing team had deemed that a [[front-wheel drive]] platform (borrowed [[Mazda G platform|Mazda GD and GE platforms]]) would have lower costs for production, and also because the platform had been gaining popularity with consumers.

Mustang fans objected to the [[front-wheel drive]] configuration, [[Japan]]ese engineering, and lack of a [[V8 engine|V8]], so Ford began work on a new design for the Mustang instead. On March 17, 1997, Ford announced the discontinuation of the Probe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.performanceprobe.com/text/info/history.htm |title=Probe History |publisher=Performanceprobe.com |date=March 17, 1997 |access-date=June 27, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207112708/http://www.performanceprobe.com/text/info/history.htm |archive-date=February 7, 2012 }}</ref>

== Background ==
Starting in the late 1970s, Ford and [[Carrozzeria Ghia|Ghia]] started exploring a series of futuristic designs with the "Probe" series of [[concept car|concept vehicle]]s.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080705143355/http://www.aus-cartalk.com/probe/history.htm History of the Ford PROBE, Concept Cars]</ref> The '''Probe I''', first shown in 1979, was a wedge-shaped design that incorporated a number of drag-reducing features like covered rear wheels and pop-up headlights. This was followed the next year by a much more conventional looking '''Probe II''', whose [[hatchback]] styling was also reminiscent of the [[pony car]]s. The 1981 '''Probe III''' was an advanced demonstrator with covered wheels, but its bodywork evolved into the more conventional [[Ford Sierra]] (or [[Merkur XR4Ti]]) and styling notes that were used on the [[Ford Taurus (first generation)|Ford Taurus]].<ref>{{cite web|author=mojo1961 |url=http://www.carstyling.ru/en/cars.1981_Ford_Probe%20III.html |title=1981 Ford Probe III |publisher=Carstyling.ru |date=May 2, 2010 |access-date=July 21, 2010}}</ref> The 1983 '''Probe IV''' was a more radical concept car with a low Cd ([[drag coefficient]]), and evolved into the equally radical 1985 '''Probe V'''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sergio |url=http://www.carstyling.ru/en/cars.1985_Ford_Probe%20V.html |title=1985 Ford Probe V (Ghia) |publisher=Carstyling.ru |date=June 10, 2008 |access-date=July 21, 2010}}</ref>

After the [[1979 energy crisis]], the economic slump initiated by high fuel prices prompted [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] to give the [[Ford Mustang]] a major redesign. The new design would be based on a totally new platform introduced to Ford by Japanese automaker [[Mazda]], who had been partnering with Ford since 1971, and whom Ford had owned a 25% stake in since 1979. Toshi Saito, a North American-based designer working for Ford, took the lead in envisioning styling directions for the front-wheel drive Mustang, and a design by Saito was chosen and finalized in early 1984. The project was then transferred to Mazda in Hiroshima, Japan and in internal Ford parlance, was referred to by the codename "ST-16".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rosa|first1=Mike|title=Design Notes: 1989 Ford Probe|url=http://autosofinterest.com/2012/10/20/design-notes-1988-ford-probe/}}</ref> It was intended to gradually phase out the RWD Fox platform Mustang under the name "Mustang Classic" and have it eventually supplanted by the ST-16 as the "Mustang."

By 1985, Mazda acquired the former Ford [[Flat Rock Assembly Plant]] in [[Flat Rock, Michigan]], and intended to commence production of the two Mazda-badged GD platform cars for North America, the 626 along with the MX-6, and the ST-16, contracted by Ford, in 1987.

Christopher Sawyer, writing for [[AutoWeek]] magazine, in their issue for April 13, 1987, was the first to publicly reveal the existence of the ST-16 Mustang in a sensational report that featured an artist rendering on the issue's cover of a vehicle nearly identical to what would be released as the 1989 Ford Probe GT stating "Exclusive: The '89 Mustang," along with detailed technical reports about its Mazda origins and switch to front-wheel drive. The public outcry was immediate, with many Mustang fans and [[pony car]] purists detesting the ST-16's Japanese engineering, front-wheel drive platform and lack of a V8 engine, which were anathema to traditional Mustang buyers and enthusiasts. Ford Motor Company executives, along with many car magazines received strongly-worded letters of criticism decrying the decision.

Neil Ressler, the then-chief of small car engineering at Ford, spoke about the internal cultural differences at Ford Motor Company which led to a strong disagreement between two factions that had radically different notions about what the Mustang should be:

{{cquote|This idea came forth that we would replace the Mustang with this front-drive car, the ST-16. There were a lot of people who thought that was a great idea—a modern car. There were also a lot of us who were appalled by that. It was like the champagne sipping crowd replaced the beer drinking crowd. The idea that we would replace the Mustang with a Japanese car—a different car from a different culture aimed at a different audience—this is not going to work.}}

By 1987, [[Alex Trotman]], the newly appointed vice president in charge of Ford's North American operations, with strong urging from Ford Marketing vice president Bob Rewey, a dedicated performance enthusiast, decided that in the light of consumer outrage, the ST-16 would not make a suitable Mustang. At this point, somewhat ironically, Mustang sales, which were lackluster, grew substantially after the article's publication, out of fear that it would be the last opportunity to purchase a traditional RWD V8 Mustang. While Trotman approved the development of a RWD successor, there were many difficulties, notably that the engineering budget for the Mustang was spent on the ST-16 and Ford was still recovering from a financial crisis of the early 1980s that brought the company close to bankruptcy until the [[Ford Taurus|Taurus]] arrived.

[[John Coletti]], Ford's small-car engineering manager and a vociferous opponent of the ST-16 Mustang, said of the project, "I would rather have seen the Mustang name die than put the Mustang name on the Probe ...".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pierce|first1=Benjamin|title=How Ford Almost Ruined the Mustang|url=https://blog.americanmuscle.com/2016/10/20/how-ford-almost-ruined-the-mustang/}}</ref>

Ken Dabrowski, Ford's small-car line manager, tapped Coletti to lead a [[Skunkworks project|skunkworks team]] that would develop a RWD Mustang successor with the understanding there would not be a full budget to create an entirely new car. Coletti's team heavily revised the 1979 [[Ford Fox platform|Fox platform]] for the new car, which eventually became the [[Ford Mustang (fourth generation)|fourth-generation Ford Mustang]] released for the 1994 model year.

However, production for the ST-16 was about to commence, meaning Ford had to put it on sale or lose its development budget along with further potential financial headaches if Ford would break its production contract with Mazda. It was decided that the ST-16 would be released as the '''Ford Probe''' in 1988, taking the name from Ford's line of futuristic concept vehicles, and be sold alongside the Mustang, which would continue production in its then-current form with minor refreshing. Instead of being aimed as a successor to the Mustang or as a rival to its traditional competitors, the [[Chevrolet Camaro]] and [[Pontiac Firebird]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wernle|first1=Bradford|title=How Ford's pony car survived a brush with death|url=http://www.autonews.com/article/20140411/OEM03/304149994/how-fords-pony-car-survived-a-brush-with-death|website=[[Automotive News]]|date=April 10, 2014|access-date=March 8, 2018}}</ref> Ford would aim the Probe against popular imported sports coupes of the era such as the [[Toyota Celica]] and [[Honda Prelude]].

Both generations of the Probe were sold in Japan as Fords, at Ford/Mazda sales channels called Autorama. Japanese models were not in compliance with Japanese Government regulations concerning [[vehicle size class#Japan|exterior dimensions and engine displacement]], resulting in Japanese buyers being held liable for additional taxes as a result.

The Probe was a sales success in its first model year, owing to its futuristic styling and enjoyable driving experience. In fact, demand exceeded supply in 1988, enough that buyers were paying list price or higher for a Probe, and Jim Mateja, the automotive columnist for the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'', urged potential Probe buyers who couldn't find a Probe to consider its sibling, the Mazda MX-6.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mateja|first1=Jim|title=If You Can't Find A Ford Probe, Try Its Cousin: Mazda's Mx-6|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1988-08-21/business/8801240496_1_probe-gt-mazda-mx-6-probe-gl|website=[[Chicago Tribune]]}}</ref> Sales of the first-generation Probe were successful enough that Ford partnered with Mazda again, with further Ford engineering from the beginning of the project, to create a second-generation Probe for the 1993 model year developed alongside a second-generation Mazda MX-6. A proposed third-generation Probe, which would have been based on the [[Ford Mondeo]] instead of being Mazda-derived, was eventually released as the 1999 [[Ford Cougar|Mercury Cougar]] in the North American market to strengthen the Mercury brand. After disappointing sales of the Cougar and the waning popularity of front-wheel drive sport coupes in the late 1990s in favor of [[sport utility vehicle]]s, Ford left the market segment with the 2002 discontinuation of the Cougar, and the 2003 discontinuation of the ZX2.

== First generation (1988–1992) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| production = 1988–1992
| model_years = 1989–1992
| image = Ford Probe front 20071119.jpg
| body_style = 3-door liftback
| platform = [[Mazda G platform#GD|Mazda GD platform]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|99|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|177|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|67.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} 1989–1991 GT: {{convert|68.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} 1991–93 GT: {{convert|68.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|51.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} 1991–93 LX: {{convert|51.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} 1991–93 GT: {{convert|52.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| transmission = 4-speed [[Mazda G4A-EL]] [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] 5-speed [[Mazda M5]] [[Manual transmission|manual]]
| engine = 2.2 L {{Convert|110|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Mazda F engine#F2|Mazda F2]] [[Straight-4|I4]] 2.2 L [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] {{Convert|145|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Mazda F engine#F2T|Mazda F2T]] I4 3.0 L {{Convert|140-145|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Ford Vulcan engine|Vulcan]] [[V6 engine|V6]]
| designer = Toshi Saito (1983)<ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.performanceprobe.com/index2.php?redirect=http://www.performanceprobe.com/info/index.php?do=history|access-date=January 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213135142/http://www.performanceprobe.com/index2.php?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.performanceprobe.com%2Finfo%2Findex.php%3Fdo%3Dhistory|archive-date=February 13, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Shoar|first1=Perry|title=Curbside Classic: 1990 Ford Probe GT – Under Pressure|date=September 24, 2020|url=http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-american/cc-capsule-1990-ford-probe-gt-under-pressure/}}</ref>
}}

The first generation Ford Probe was based on the [[Mazda G platform|Mazda GD platform]], and was powered by a 2.2 L SOHC 12-valve 4-cylinder [[Mazda F engine#F2|Mazda F2 engine]]. It debuted in 1988 for the 1989 model year and was produced until 1992 in the United States in [[Flat Rock, Michigan|Flat Rock]], Michigan.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-08-24|title=Mazda Finally Ends U.S. Production At Flat Rock, Michigan|url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/mazda-finally-ends-u-s-production-at-flat-rock-michigan-165589/|access-date=2021-04-23|website=Automobile Magazine|language=en}}</ref> The Probe was available in several trim levels that differ depending on the market in which the vehicle was sold. In the [[United States]], the Probe was available in GL, LX, and GT trim levels:<ref name="Mon896">{{cite journal | ref=MA896 | journal=Le Moniteur de l'Automobile | page= 120 | title= Ford Probe: La Maztang |trans-title=Ford Probe: the MazTang | last= Geenen | first= Bernard | location=Brussels, Belgium | language=fr | volume=3 | number= 896 | date=March 31, 1988 | publisher=Editions Auto-Magazine }}</ref>
* The GL was the base model with the {{Convert|110|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}/{{convert|130|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} F2 2.2 L 4-cylinder engine and few options. Most Probes sold in the United States were equipped with air conditioning.
* The LX added options for power locks, power windows, electrically adjusted exterior mirrors, a storage tray underneath the front passenger seat, as well as an optional flip-up moon roof. Starting in 1990, the LX was available with the 3.0 L "Vulcan" [[V6 engine]], that was also used in the [[Ford Taurus]], [[Ford Ranger]], [[Ford Tempo]], and [[Ford Aerostar]]. The LX package offered optional equipment, such as a single-disc CD player, and a [[Electronic instrument cluster|digital instrument cluster]] coupled with a fuel economy computer installed in a hidden compartment on top of the center dashboard air conditioning vents.
* The GT included all the equipment of the LX, but featured the F2T 2.2 L [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]], intercooled 4-cylinder engine that produced {{Convert|145|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|190|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque. It came with an IHI RHB5-VJ11 turbocharger and an intercooler to the intake tract, as well as a knock sensor and electronic boost controller to the engine-control system. The boost pressure was {{convert|7.3|psi|bar|abbr=on}} in the vicinity of 2,500 rpm. The GT version also came with 4-wheel disc brakes with [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]], a 3-way adjustable suspension utilizing variable damping shocks, and a speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering (VAP). The Probe GT's suspension system was based on a Mazda design, but its tuning was different and included nitrogen-gas pressurized front and rear struts, with stabilizer bars.

The 1991 Probe was given a 4-star crash rating in collision tests conducted by the U.S. [[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]].<ref name="NHTSA">{{cite web|url=http://www.safercar.gov/Cars/1125.html|title=NHTSA|access-date=February 29, 2008|work=safercar.gov}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

=== Engine specifications ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Engine Family|| [[Mazda F engine#F2|Mazda F2]]<ref name="For Probe FAQ">{{cite web|url=http://performanceprobe.com|title=Ford Probe Specs|access-date=February 29, 2008|work=performanceprobe.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430144354/http://www.performanceprobe.com/|archive-date=April 30, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> || [[Mazda F engine#F2|Mazda F2T]]<ref name="For Probe FAQ"/>|| [[Ford Vulcan engine]]<ref name="For Probe FAQ"/>
|-
| Engine Setup|| align="center"colspan="2" | {{cvt|2184|cc|L cc cuin|1|order=out}} inline-4 || align="center"| {{cvt|2986|cc|L cc cuin|1|order=out}} 60° V6
|-
| Valve Train|| align="center"colspan="2" | 3-Valves SOHC|| align="center"| 2-Valves Pushrod OHV
|-
| Compression Ratio|| align="center"| 8.6:1 || align="center"| 7.8:1 || align="center"| 9.7:1
|-
| Power (SAE net)|| align="center"| {{cvt|110|hp|hp PS kW|0|order=out}} @ 4700 rpm<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" | {{cvt|145|hp|hp PS kW|0|order=out}} @ 4300 rpm|| align="center" | {{Cvt|140|hp|hp PS kW|0|order=out}} @ 4800 rpm ('90)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> {{Cvt|145|hp|hp PS kW|0|order=out}} @ 4800 rpm ('91-'92)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
|-
| Torque (SAE net)||align="center"| {{cvt|130|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|0|order=out}} @ 3000 rpm<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" | {{cvt|190|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|0|order=out}} @ 3500 rpm|| align="center" | {{cvt|160|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|0|order=out}} @ 3000 rpm ('90)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> {{cvt|165|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|0|order=out}} @ 3400 rpm ('91-'92)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
|-
| 0-60 mph||align="center"|9.3s<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |7.0s<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2021-05-03 |title=Tested: 1989 $20K Sports Coupe Roundup |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a36291810/1989-sports-coupe-comparison-test/ |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-us}}</ref>|| align="center" |8.2s<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
|-
| 1/4 mile|| align="center"|17.0s<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |15.3s @ {{cvt|90|mph|km/h|1}}<ref name=":0" />|| align="center" |16.2s<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
|-
| Top speed|| align="center"|{{cvt|113|mph|km/h|1}}<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> Electronically Limited || align="center" |{{cvt|131|mph|kph|1}}<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |{{cvt|113|mph|km/h|1}}<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> Electronically Limited
|-
| Fuel Delivering|| align="center" colspan="2" | Mazda with port-fuel injection || align="center"|Ford EEC-IV
|-
| Fuel Capacity|| align="center" colspan="3" | {{convert|15.1|usgal}}<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
|-
| Fuel Efficiency|| align="center"|{{cvt|10.2|L/100km|km/L l/100km mpgimp mpgus|1|order=out}} || align="center"|{{cvt|11.5|L/100km|km/L l/100km mpgimp mpgus|1|order=out}} || align="center"|{{cvt|13.7|L/100km|km/L l/100km mpgimp mpgus|1|order=out}}
|-
| NET Weight ||align="center"| {{cvt|2730|lbs|kg|0}} (MT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
{{Cvt|2810|lbs|kg}} (AT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
| align="center" | {{cvt|3000|lbs|kg|1}} (MT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
{{Cvt|3035|lbs|kg}} (AT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
| align="center" | {{cvt|2970|lbs|kg|1}} (MT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
{{Cvt|3070|lbs|kg}} (AT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
|}

== Second generation (1993–1997) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| production = 1992 – June 20, 1997
| model_years = 1993–1997
| image = 1994-1996 Ford Probe liftback 02.jpg
| body_style = 3-door liftback
| transmission = 4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]] 5-speed [[manual transmission|manual]]
| platform = [[Mazda G platform#GE|Mazda GE platform]]
| wheelbase = 1993–94: {{convert|102.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} 1994–97: {{convert|102.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| length = 1993–94: {{convert|178.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} 1994–97 Base: {{convert|178.7|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} 1994–97 GT: {{convert|179.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|69.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|51.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} 1993–94 GT: {{convert|51.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|2619-2892|lb|kg||abbr=on}}
| engine = 2.0 L {{Convert|118|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[Straight-4|I4]] 2.5 L {{Convert|164|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} [[V6 engine|V6]]
| designer = Mimi Vandermolen (1989)<ref name="core77.com">{{cite web|last1=Veit|first1=Rebecca|title=Mimi Vandermolen, the Ergonomics Genius Behind Ford's "Rounded Edge Revolution"|url=http://www.core77.com/posts/39532/Mimi-Vandermolen-the-Ergonomics-Genius-Behind-Fords-Rounded-Edge-Revolution}}</ref>
}}

The Ford and Mazda design teams merged once again to give the Ford Probe a complete redesign for the 1993 model year. As before, the Probe was to share its under-structure with Mazda's MX-6 and 626. Mazda engineered the engine, transmission, and chassis, while Ford engineered the body and interior. Technically, the second generation Probe is 60% Mazda and 40% Ford. Despite the car being extended and widened {{cvt|2|in|-1}} it was {{convert|125|lbs|-1}} lighter than the first generation Probe. The second generation Probe was introduced in August 1992 as a 1993 model. As first planned during 1992, it finally went on sale in Europe in the spring of 1994, filling the gap left there by Ford in that market sector since the demise of the [[Ford Capri|Capri]] seven years earlier. The Capri had regularly been one of Britain's 10 best selling cars throughout the 1970s, but its popularity declined in the early 1980s as Ford launched high performance versions of the [[Ford Fiesta|Fiesta]], [[Ford Escort (Europe)|Escort]] and [[Ford Sierra|Sierra]] hatchbacks. Such was the falling demand for this type of car that by 1986, when the end of Capri production was announced, Ford decided against launching a direct replacement.

The second-generation Probe was designed by a team led by Mimi Vandermolen, who led the interior design of the 1986 [[Ford Taurus]]. In 1987, Vandermolen became the first female designer to be the design executive of small cars for an automobile manufacturer, and Vandermolen designed the Probe to improve the driving experience for women, stating "If I can solve all the problems inherent in operating a vehicle for a woman, that'll make it that much easier for a man to use."<ref name="core77.com"/>

However, the late 1980s and early 1990s saw the sales of affordable sports cars recover, first with a rising demand for Japanese built models like the [[Honda Prelude]], [[Nissan Silvia]], [[Mitsubishi Eclipse]], and [[Toyota Celica]], and then with the [[Volkswagen Corrado]] and the [[Opel Calibra|Vauxhall/Opel Calibra]] from Ford's direct competitor [[General Motors]]. By 1992, Ford had decided that there was now justifiable demand in Europe for a new affordable sports coupe to be launched.

Ford had been hoping to sell around 20,000 Probes each year in Britain as the car market recovered from the effects of the [[Early 1990s recession|recession]] from 1992, but in the three years it was sold there, a total of just over 15,000 were sold - around a quarter of the projected figure for that length of time. Imports ceased during 1997, and its [[Ford Cougar|Cougar]] successor - launched a year later - was even less successful, being imported to Europe for just two years.

By February 2016, just 718 examples of the Probe were still in use in Britain.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/enthusiasts/100-popular-cars-vanishing-from-our-roads/ss-BBpikzO#image=23 |title=100 popular cars vanishing from our roads |website=www.msn.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213193718/http://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/enthusiasts/100-popular-cars-vanishing-from-our-roads/ss-BBpikzO |archive-date=2016-02-13}}</ref>

The base model started at just over US$13,000 and came standard with the 2.0 L Mazda FS 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, performance instrument cluster with tachometer and full gauge complement, and an electronic AM/FM stereo. The sportier GT model started at $15,504<ref name="Driver 1992, Pages 32-37">Car and Driver, August 1992, Vol.38 No.2, Pages 32-37</ref> and came standard with the 2.5 L [[Mazda K engine]] KL-DE 24-valve V6, low profile P225/50VR16 91V Goodyear VR50 Gatorback tires, 4-wheel disc brakes, unique front and rear fascias, fog lights, 5-spoke aluminum wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and driver-seat power lumbar/seat back side bolster adjustment. Both engines featured dual overhead cam designs with the choice of a 5-speed [[manual transmission]] or a 4-speed automatic transmission.<ref name="ReferenceA">Ford original sales brochure, Litho in Canada 4/92, Pages 20-21</ref>

Two [[automatic transmission]]s were available in the Probe. At first both engines shared the same automatic transmission, the [[Ford F-4EAT transmission]], but from 1994 onwards this changed. The [[V6 engine]] continued to use the 4EAT, but the 2.0 L I4 engine used a different automatic transmission, the [[Ford CD4E transmission]]. It was sourced by Ford, and manufactured at Ford's [[Batavia Transmission]] plant in Batavia, Ohio.<ref name="A-Team">{{cite web|url=http://atxprobes.com/atxinfo.html|title=ATX Info|access-date=February 28, 2008|work=atxprobes.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040904120713/http://atxprobes.com/atxinfo.html|archive-date=September 4, 2004|url-status=dead}}</ref>

A new SE (Sport Edition) trim level was available for 1995 and 1996. It included the GT front fascia (without fog lamps), unique {{convert|15|in|mm|adj=on}} aluminum wheels, P205/55R15 BSW and Sport Edition "SE" nomenclature.<ref name="autogenerated1">Ford original sales brochure, Litho in Canada 9/93, Page 14</ref>

In a coast to coast road test by Automobile Magazine in search of the best cars in the world, the Probe GT scored third place, behind an $80,000 Mercedes-Benz and an $80,000 BMW. In the article, the Probe listed at about $15,000.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}

===Special editions===
For 1993 and 1994, Ford offered a "SE" appearance package on the base model Probe. The package offered 3 spoke swirl-style alloy wheels, the GT model's ground effects, and the GT model's front bumper. Unlike the base model, buyers were able to opt for power windows and mirrors on the SE package. Appearance wise, the only noticeable differences from the GT model were the wheels, "SE" nomenclature, rear bumper w/o air slot and lack of fog lights. "SE" was an appearance package and not an actual model or trim level. "SE" became a trim level in 1995 and was the middle-grade model in the Probe lineup between base and GT models.

In 1994, Ford released a limited edition of the Probe, marketed as the Probe "Feature Car", but officially called the "GT Plus" package. This special package is better known to the general public and enthusiast community as the Probe "Wild Orchid Edition". Included on this limited appearance package was Wild Orchid exterior paint, "PROBE" badge on floor mats outlined in Wild Orchid, black cloth bucket seats with unique Wild Orchid inserts, and the "PROBE" badge on the rear outlined in Wild Orchid. This package was offered in 1994 only, and was exclusive to GT models. After dropping the Probe Feature Car after only a year of production, Ford carried over the Wild Orchid exterior color for the 1995 model year which was available on all Probe models.

In 1997, a "GTS" package was offered on the Probe GT. It was essentially nothing more than an appearance package, as performance was identical to the GT, but differences with the exterior were distinct. Dual racing stripes available in either white or black started at the top edge of the front bumper and continued on to the back lip of the hatch, terminating just below the center light reflector on the rear bumper. A chrome plated version of the GT's directional "swirlie" wheels and a spoiler were also included in the package, as well as having a "blank" center reflector which lacked "GT" lettering as the regular GT models have. The "GTS" was an appearance package and not an actual model or trim level. Very few Probes were produced with the GTS package and are considered today to be extremely rare.
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===Models/trim levels===
* Base • 1993–1995; 1997
* SE • 1995–1996
* GT • 1993–1997

In most other markets outside [[North America]], trim levels were labeled as simply 16v (I4) and 24v (V6).

===Appearance packages===
* SE • 1993–1994
* GT Plus (Wild Orchid Edition) • 1994
* GTS • 1997

{{gallery
| width = 150
| height = 120
| File:93ProbeGT.jpg|1993 Ford Probe GT
| File:94ProbeGT red.jpg|1994 Ford Probe GT
| File:1995ProbeGT.jpg|1995 Ford Probe GT
| File:96ProbeGT.jpg|1996 Ford Probe GT
| File:97ProbeGT.jpg|1997
Ford Probe GT
| File:97ProbeGTS.JPG|1997 Ford Probe GTS
}}{{clear}}
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=== Engine specifications ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Engine Family|| [[Mazda F engine#FS|Mazda FS]] || [[Mazda K engine#KL|Mazda KL-DE]]
|-
| Engine Setup|| align="center"| {{cvt|1991|cc|L cc cuin|1|order=out}} inline-4 || align="center"| {{cvt|2497|cc|L cc cuin|1|order=out}} 60° V6
|-
| Valve Train|| align="center"colspan="2" | 4-valves DOHC
|-
| Compression Ratio|| align="center"| 9.0:1 || align="center"| 9.2:1
|-
| Power (SAE net)|| align="center"| {{cvt|118|HP|HP PS kW|1|order=out}} @ 5500 rpm || align="center" | {{cvt|164|hp|hp PS kW|1|order=out}} @ 5600 rpm ('93-'95) {{cvt|164|hp|hp PS kW|1|order=out}} @ 6000 rpm ('96-'97)
|-
| Torque (SAE net)||align="center"| {{cvt|127|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|1|order=out}} @ 4500 rpm || align="center" | {{cvt|156|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|1|order=out}} @ 4.0krpm ('93-'95) {{cvt|160|lb.ft|lb.ft Nm|1|order=out}} @ 4.8krpm ('96-'97)
|-
| 0-60 mph||align="center"|9.6s<ref>{{Citation |title=MotorWeek {{!}} Retro Review: 1992 Ford Probe |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDEukaGYBic |language=en |access-date=2022-10-18}}</ref>|| align="center" |7.0s (MT)<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15142784/1993-ford-probe-gt-archived-test-review/|title=Tested: 1993 Ford Probe GT|date=May 13, 2020}}</ref> 8.5s (AT)
|-
| 1/4 mile|| align="center"|16.8s<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |15.5s @ {{cvt|89|mph|kph|1}}<ref name=":1" />
|-
| Top speed|| align="center"|{{cvt|113|mph|kph|1}} (electronically limited)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |{{cvt|133|mph|kph|1}} (MT)<ref name=":1" /> {{cvt|127.5|mph|kph|1}} (AT)
|-
| Fuel Capacity|| align="center" colspan="2" | 15.5 Gallons<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
|-
| Fuel Efficiency|| align="center"|{{cvt|8.5|L/100 km|km/L l/100km mpgimp mpgus|1|order=out}} || align="center"|{{cvt|11.2|L/100 km|km/L l/100km mpgimp mpgus|1|order=out}}
|-
| NET Weight ||align="center"| {{cvt|2619|lbs|kg|1}} (MT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> {{cvt|2712|lbs|kg|1}} (AT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />|| align="center" |{{cvt|2815|lbs|kg|1}} (MT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" /> {{cvt|2892|lbs|kg|1}} (AT)<ref name="For Probe FAQ" />
|}

===Year to year changes===
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'''1994'''
*The 1994 Ford Probe becomes one of the first production cars to have dual airbags as standard equipment
*The dashboard gets a major overhaul. It now used completely different materials, and the right side is redesigned to house a passenger airbag
*Ford introduces the Probe in the European market
*Foglights are slightly redesigned and now made by a different company
*The stripe on the dashboard is gone, but remains on the interior panels
*The stripe color on Probe GT's door panels are changed from red to the color of the car's interior
*New Ford CD4E automatic transaxle for base and SE models
*"V6 DOHC 24 VALVE" emblem on engine intake manifold is no longer indented into the manifold and is now raised
*The button to raise the pop up headlights is removed but the wiring remained,the button could be added to restore function
*Fog light button on GT's is slightly redesigned

'''1995'''
*Redesigned tail lights; the base/SE models are outlined in black, the GT's are outlined in red
*SE becomes a trim level/model
*The wiring to raise the headlights without turning them on is removed
*SE model no longer has the GT's ground effects/side skirts
*Distributors are redesigned for better reliability
*New alloy wheels for SE and GT (3-spoke 15-inch directional for SE, 5-spoke 16-inch directional "swirlies" for GT)
*Two interior colors are dropped, Red and blue
*Interior panels no longer have a stripe on them
*Door panels are redesigned and are now a one piece design. GT models get a cloth or leather insert on the door panels.
*Cloth seats are redesigned and are given a unique "spider web" pattern
*GT models get the option of tan/saddle leather interior
*Cup holders are slightly redesigned
*GT models receive red center reflector with 'GT' logo between tail lights. License plate indent moved down onto bumper.
*GT decal on rear bumper replaced with metal '24v' badge
*Rear bumper is redesigned
*Exterior mirrors are redesigned
*Heated exterior mirrors option is dropped
*Graphic equalizer is dropped

'''1996'''
*"PROBE" badge stamped on rear windows is gone
*Door ding guards no longer are extended onto the fenders
*Base model dropped; SE is now the standard model
*Probe GT gets the 1995 base/SE's black outlined tail lights
*Illuminated exterior door locks are dropped
*Tan/saddle color interiors are now available in cloth
*Spoilers are redesigned
*Floor lighting is dropped
*"GT" center reflector above bumper on GT models is now outlined in black
*Probe GT gets more refined suspension to improve ride. Ride height is now higher and handling is different as a result.
*Cloth seats are redesigned again and get new fabric
*Probe GT now has spoilers standard
*Front seats are redesigned again
*Rear seats are redesigned
*Probe GT steering wheel's leather is no longer perforated
*New seat belts with automatic locking retractors
*Rear ashtray and map pocket on the passenger door of GT models are dropped
*Rear windshield wiper dropped as an option
*OBD-II compliant

'''1997'''
*SE model is dropped ; base model returns and has the GT's front bumper
*Cloth/leather inserts on GT door panels are removed
*Base models get wheel covers from the Mazda 626, with 15-inch 3-spoke directional alloys from 95 and 96 Probe SE optional
*Or optional 16-inch 5-spoke directional rims "swirlies"
*Rear windshield wiper returns as an option
*ABS is no longer standard on GT models and is now an option
*GT logos behind the front wheel wells have new letter styling
*Probe GT no longer has "24v" badge beside the "PROBE" badge
*Side door intrusion beams redesigned to meet 1997 Federal Side Impact Standards
*GTS appearance package added to the GT's option list
*Last year for the Probe, with the last Probe being manufactured on June 20, 1997

{{gallery
| width = 180
| height = 120
| File:93ProbeGTinterior.jpg|1993 Ford Probe GT with red interior
| File:94ProbeGTinterior.jpg|1994 Ford Probe GT with black interior
| File:95ProbeGTinterior.jpg|1995 Ford Probe GT with black interior
| File:96ProbeGTinterior.jpg|1996 Ford Probe GT with saddle leather interior
| File:97ProbeGTinterior.jpg|1997 Ford Probe GT with black interior
}}{{clear}}
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===Production figures===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Ford Probe Production Figures<ref name="Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1976–1999">{{Cite book |last=Flammang |first=James M. |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/43301709 |title=Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1976–1999 |date=1999 |publisher=Krause Publications |others=Ron Kowalke |isbn=0-87341-755-0 |edition=3rd |location=Iola, WI |oclc=43301709}}</ref>
!
!Yearly Total
|-
|'''1993'''
|119,769
|-
|'''1994'''
|85,505
|-
|'''1995'''
|58,226
|-
|'''1996'''
|30,125
|-
|'''1997'''
|16,821
|-
!Total
!310,446
|}

== Proposed third generation ==
The last Probe was built on June 20, 1997. A third-generation model, using the same platform as the [[Ford Contour]], was under development intended for release in mid-1998 as a 1999 model. When Ford decided to discontinue the Probe, this new design became the next-generation [[Mercury Cougar]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2013/05/16/cars-of-futures-past-ford-probe/ |title=Cars of Futures Past – Ford Probe |last=Ernst |first=Kurt |work=Hemmings Daily |publisher=American City Business Journals |date=May 16, 2013 |access-date=August 12, 2019}}</ref> The name change was intended to attract younger buyers into Mercury showrooms, but this proved unsuccessful.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} The [[Escort ZX2]], released shortly after the discontinuation of the Probe, was considered the Probe's successor.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}} In June 1998, Ford released what would have been the new Probe as the [[Mercury Cougar#Eighth generation .281999.E2.80.932002.29|1999 Mercury Cougar]].

=== Awards ===
The Probe ''GT'' was ''[[Motor Trend]]'' magazine's [[Car of the Year]] for 1993. It also made ''[[Car and Driver]]'' magazine's [[Car and Driver Ten Best|Ten Best list]] for 1989, 1993, and 1994.

The [[NASCAR Dash Series]] version of a 1990 Ford Probe driven by [[Jeffrey Collier]] set a new track record at [[Daytona International Speedway]] on February 13, 1990, with a speed of 166.553 mph. That record still stands as the fastest closed course lap for a non-turbo four-cylinder powered car.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
* {{Cite magazine|title=Ford Probe GT|magazine=Car and Driver|pages=32–37|issue=August 1992|author=Kevin Smith}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.fordprobe24v.com Ford Probe 24v] – Information, documents, pictures, about Ford Probe 24v of 1993

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Santa Cruz Games

2023-10-09T00:45:00Z

Aidenbliss789: updated when they shut down as according to their webpage they shut in 2010

{{Short description|American video game developer}}
{{unreferenced|date=April 2019}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Santa Cruz Games
| logo = Santa Cruz Games Logo.png
| type = [[Independent company|Independent]]
| defunct = {{end date|2010}}
| area_served = Worldwide
| industry = [[Video game industry|Video games]]
}}
'''Santa Cruz Games''' was an American independent [[video game developer]] founded in 2001 in [[Santa Cruz, California]], USA.

==Published games==
* 2008: ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man and the Masked Menace]]'' for Jakks Pacific (Plug It In And Play TV Game)
* 2008: ''[[Tomb Raider: Underworld]]'' for [[Nintendo DS]]
* 2007: ''[[Godzilla Unleashed: Double Smash]]'' for [[Nintendo DS|DS]]
* 2006: ''[[Superman Returns (video game)|Superman Returns]]'' for DS, [[Game Boy Advance|GBA]] (Electronic Arts)
* 2005: ''[[Madagascar Island Mania]]'' for [[Microsoft Windows]]
* 2005: ''[[Fantastic Four (Jakks video game)|Fantastic 4]]'' for Jakks Pacific (Plug It In And Play TV Game)
* 2004: ''[[Spider-Man (video game)#JakksTVGames|Spider-Man]]'' for Jakks Pacific (Plug It In And Play TV Game)
* 2004: ''[[Shark Tale (video game)|Shark Tale]]'' for Windows
* 2003: ''[[101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure]]'' for PSone
* 2003: ''[[Dora the Explorer: Barnyard Buddies]]'' for PSone
* 2002: ''[[Shaun Murray's Pro WakeBoarder]]'' for GameCube
* 2001: ''[[E.T.: Interplanetary Mission]]'' for PSone

=== Canceled Games ===

* a sequel to HBO Boxing PlayStation 2)
* Pickles (Gamecube)
* a Scorpion King game

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.santacruzgames.com/}}
* [http://www.mobygames.com/company/santa-cruz-games Santa Cruz Games company profile] from [[MobyGames]]

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Ford Mondeo

2023-09-26T01:57:09Z

Aidenbliss789: Added one of the major tributes to the Mondeo s production ending

{{short description|Car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since 1993}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Ford Mondeo
| image = Ford Mondeo Turnier 2.0 EcoBlue ST-Line (V, Facelift) – f 18042021.jpg
| manufacturer = [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]
| aka = {{ubl
| [[Ford Contour]] (North America, 1994–2000)
| Mercury Mystique (North America, 1994–2000)
| [[Ford Fusion (Americas)|Ford Fusion]] (Americas except Argentina, 2012–2020)
| [[Ford Taurus]] (Middle East, 2022–present)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-29 |title=2023 Ford Taurus for Middle East early details revealed - rebadged Mondeo gets 2.0L EcoBoost, 8-speed auto - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2022/04/29/2023-ford-taurus-for-middle-east-early-details-revealed-rebadged-mondeo-gets-2-0l-ecoboost-8-speed-auto/ |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}</ref>
}}
| production = 1992<ref name="Digman">{{cite book|title=Strategic management: cases|year=1997|publisher=DAME Publications|isbn=9780873936194|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wv1tInKKNTMC&q=ford+mondeo+production+1992|author=Lester A. Digman}}</ref>– March 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/ford-mondeo-axed-after-three-decades/|title=Ford Mondeo axed after three decades}}</ref> 1992–present (China, Middle East)
| body_style = {{ubl
| 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| 5-door [[liftback]]
| 5-door [[Station wagon|estate]]
}}
| class = [[Mid-size]]/[[large family car]] ([[D-segment|D]]) (1992–2022) [[Full-size car]] ([[E-segment|E]]) (2022–present)
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]] (1993–present) [[Front-engine, all-wheel-drive]] (1993–2000, 2007–2022)
| predecessor = [[Ford Sierra]]/[[Ford Scorpio]] (Europe) [[Ford Tempo]]/[[Mercury Topaz]] (North America) [[Ford Telstar]] (Asia and Australia)
}}

The '''Ford Mondeo''' is a car manufactured by [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] since 1993. The first Ford model declared as a "[[world car]]",<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-kills-mondeo-globally/|title=Ford is killing off the Mondeo globally in 2022|date=29 March 2021|website=CNET}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/end-world-car-one-final-run-ford-mondeo|title=End of the world car: One final run in the Ford Mondeo|date=22 May 2021|website=Autocar}}</ref> the Mondeo was intended to consolidate several Ford model lines worldwide (the European [[Ford Sierra|Sierra]], the [[Ford Telstar|Telstar]] in Asia and Australia, and the [[Ford Tempo|Tempo/Mercury Topaz]] in North America). The Mondeo nameplate is derived from the [[Latin]] word ''mundus'', meaning "world".<ref>{{cite web|title=Mondeo|url=http://www.interbrand.com/portfolio_details.asp?portfolio=1368|publisher=Interbrand|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080209235318/http://www.interbrand.com/portfolio_details.asp?portfolio=1368|archive-date=February 9, 2008}}</ref> For its first two generations, the Mondeo was produced using the CDW27 platform, with the third-generation model shifting to the EUCD platform. The fourth-generation models use the CD4 platform, and the fifth-generation use the C2 platform.

Due to declining sales and a growing trend towards [[crossover SUV]]s over saloons and estates, Ford announced in March 2021 that it will discontinue the production of the Mondeo in Europe and Argentina with no direct successor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56526468|title=Ford says farewell to 'Mondeo man' as car to be phased out|date=25 March 2021|website=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/mar/25/ford-to-end-production-of-mondeo-model|title=Ford to end production of Mondeo model|date=25 March 2021|website=The Guardian}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ford-mondeo-production-to-end-b1822679.html|title=Ford Mondeo: End of 30-year road for car that became byword for average|date=26 March 2021|website=The Independent}}</ref> Production of the Mondeo ended in Europe in March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/mondeo/103341/final-european-ford-mondeo-rolls-valencia-factory-line|title=Final European Ford Mondeo rolls off Valencia factory line|date=6 April 2022|website=Auto Express}}</ref>

A moving tribute to the Mondeo was created by [[The Grand Tour|the grand tour]] in 2019 in season 3 episode 14 entitled [https://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.e6b39984-2bb6-f7d0-33e4-08ec574947f0&ref_=atv_dp_share_seas&r=web Funeral for a Ford]

== First generation (1992) ==
{{Main|Ford Mondeo (first generation)}}
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}}
The first-generation Mondeo was introduced in November 1992, with sales beginning in March 1993.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Ford Mondeo was launched, with sales beginning on 22 March 1993|website=365 Days Of Motoring|url=https://365daysofmotoring.com/the-ford-mondeo-was-launched-with-sales-beginning-on-22-march-1993/}}</ref> Intended as a [[world car]], the first-generation Mondeo was significant as its design and marketing were shared between Ford USA in [[Dearborn, Michigan|Dearborn]] and Ford of Europe.<ref>{{cite web|title=04Mol|url=http://www.igi-pub.com/downloads/pdf/IT5646_YEBXRE01d8.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080528134027/http://www.igi-pub.com/downloads/pdf/IT5646_YEBXRE01d8.pdf|archive-date=2008-05-28|access-date=2010-09-30|publisher=Igi-pub.com}}</ref> It replaced the [[Ford Sierra]] in Europe, the [[Ford Telstar]] in a large portion of Asia and other markets, while it is also sold as the '''Ford Contour''' and '''Mercury Mystique''' in North America to replace the [[Ford Tempo]] and [[Mercury Topaz]]. Unlike the Sierra, the Mondeo is [[front-wheel drive]] in its most common form, with a rarer [[four-wheel drive]] version available on the Mk I car only. Despite being billed as a world car, the only external items the Mondeo shared initially with the Contour built in [[Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant|Kansas City Assembly]] in [[Claycomo, Missouri]], and [[Cuautitlán Assembly]] were the windscreen, front windows, front mirrors and door handles. Three body styles were available, which are saloon, liftback, and estate.

The mid-cycle facelift was launched in October 1996 leaving only the doors, the roof, and the rear quarter panels on the estate the same as the original model. The extensive redesign in 1996 was known as the Mondeo Mk II.{{clear}}

== Second generation (2000) ==
{{Main|Ford Mondeo (second generation)}}
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}}
The second-generation Mondeo was introduced in October 2000. This Mondeo was considerably larger than its predecessor, while the basic chassis and suspension design was carried over from the previous generation along with the [[Ford CDW27 platform|CDW27 platform]]. Following the standard setting interior of the [[Volkswagen Passat (B5)]] in 1996, Ford paid a great deal of attention to the second generation Mondeo's interior and was the first major American manufacturer to react to the new standard set by Volkswagen. Ford abandoned its [[New Edge]] design theme for the second generation, opting to take the Prodigy concept car as a design reference. Ford dispensed with the rounded American style interior of the first generation, and developed a more sober 'Germanic' design. Saloon, liftback, and estate body styles were available.

This Mondeo came to Mexico, replacing the North American built [[Ford Contour]], and was sold from 2001 to 2007, when the [[Ford Fusion (Americas)|Ford Fusion]] replaced it. The second generation Mondeo was never sold in [[Australia]], as [[Ford Australia]] argued that the segment of the market was in decline.<ref>[http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/ford-drops-mondeo-and-refocuses-20100823-13h2w.html%20%20 Ford drops Mondeo and re-Focuses Ford targets mid-size Mondeo], drive.com.au, 17 September 2000</ref>{{clear}}

== Third generation (2006) ==
{{Main|Ford Mondeo (third generation)}}
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| image2 = 2009-2010 Ford Mondeo (MB) XR5 Turbo hatchback 01.jpg
| caption2 = Third-generation Mondeo
}}
The third-generation Mondeo was introduced in late 2006. Based on the [[Ford EUCD platform|EUCD platform]] developed with [[Volvo Cars|Volvo]], the platform was the same as that used in the new [[Large MPV|large MPVs]] [[Ford Galaxy|Galaxy]] and [[Ford S-MAX|S-MAX]]. Its design theme was first<ref>{{cite web|title=Iosis concept|url=http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/82/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080719172508/http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/82/|archive-date=2008-07-19|access-date=2010-09-30|publisher=Topgear.com}}</ref> shown as the [[Ford Iosis]] concept at the 2005 [[Frankfurt Motor Show]], which gave an indication to the look of the Mk IV Mondeo. The new car, in estate bodystyle, was pre-launched in 'concept' form at the [[Paris Motor Show]] in September 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ford Mondeo impressies|url=http://www.autoblog.nl/archive/2006/01/08/ford_mondeo_impressies|access-date=2010-09-30|publisher=Autoblog.nl}}</ref>

As with the previous model, the Mk IV Mondeo was not marketed in the United States or Canada because Ford sold the same-class [[Ford Fusion (North America)|Fusion]], which was launched in 2005. The 2007 Mondeo marked the return to the Australian market after a six-year absence, due to a resurgence in popularity of medium-sized cars in the last few years.<ref>{{cite web|date=2007-03-02|title=Melbourne MotorShow 2007|url=http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/MiniSite/MiniSiteArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=36535&vf=28&MiniSiteID=4|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101111120434/http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/MiniSite/MiniSiteArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=36535&vf=28&MiniSiteID=4|archive-date=2010-11-11|access-date=2010-09-30|publisher=Drive.com.au}}</ref>

In September 2010, a mid-cycle facelifted Mk IV Mondeo was introduced with some changes, such as the new EcoBoost engines and LED daytime running lights. The front and rear of the car had minor changes, the biggest being the new design theme dubbed as the Kinetic Design. The interior was improved, with a use of better materials.{{clear}}

== Fourth generation (2012) ==
{{Main|Ford Mondeo (fourth generation)|Ford Fusion (Americas)#Second generation (2013)|l2 = Ford Fusion (second generation)}}
{{Multiple image
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| image1 = Ford Mondeo registered March 2015 1999cc (cropped).jpg
| image2 = 2017 Ford Mondeo Titanium ECOnetic 1.5 Rear.jpg
| caption2 = Fourth-generation Mondeo
}}

The fourth-generation Mondeo was unveiled by [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] at the [[North American International Auto Show#2012|2012 North American International Auto Show]] in [[Detroit]], Michigan. Due to the merge of both models, the vehicle is sold as the [[Ford Fusion (Americas)|Fusion]] in the Americas. With a design team based in Detroit for the planning and global launch phase,<ref name="ACParis">{{cite web|author=Julian Rendell|date=6 September 2012|title=2013 Ford Mondeo - full details revealed, updated gallery|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/paris-motor-show-2012/2013-ford-mondeo-full-details-revealed-updated-gallery|access-date=6 September 2012|work=Autocar}}</ref> the new model takes many styling cues from the previous generation Ford Mondeo, and previous generation American Ford Fusion. Like the newest redesigns of the [[Ford Focus (third generation)|Focus]] and [[Ford Fiesta|Fiesta]] before it, the new Mondeo is set on a global platform shared with the now-identical [[Ford Fusion (Americas)|Fusion]] sold in North America.<ref>[http://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/2015-ford-fusion-rings-the-changes/ 2015 FORD FUSION RINGS THE CHANGES], ''CAR'', 15 July 2014</ref>

The range does not include [[Straight-five engine|five-]] or [[V6 engine|six-cylinder]] engines, and on launch will have a complete range of [[Ford EcoBoost engine|Ford EcoBoost engines]].

Ford ceased production of the Mondeo at their Valencia Plant in March 2022 as Mondeo sales dwindled with buyers preferring [[Crossover (automobile)|crossovers]] and [[Sport utility vehicle|SUVs]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ford Mondeo Officially Being Retired, Production Ends March 2022|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/496717/ford-mondeo-retire-official-announcement/|access-date=2021-11-10|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}</ref> {{clear}}

== Fifth generation (2022) ==
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The fifth-generation Mondeo saloon was released in China in January 2022. Ford confirmed that the model would not be marketed in Europe and North America.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2022 Ford Mondeo debuts: Designed, built, and sold in China|url=https://uk.motor1.com/news/561290/2022-ford-mondeo-debut-china/|access-date=2022-02-01|website=Motor1.com|language=en-gb}}</ref> It is marketed in the Middle East as the '''Ford Taurus'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ford Taurus Still Lives, Gets A Hefty Makeover For Middle East Market |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/582199/ford-taurus-still-lives-makeover-middle-east-market/ |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}</ref>{{clear}}

== Motorsport ==
[[File:Will Hoy 1998 BTCC.jpg|thumb|[[Will Hoy]] driving for Ford Mondeo Racing in the [[1998 British Touring Car Championship]]]]
[[File:Racing Ford Mondeo.jpg|thumb|Ford Mondeo as driven by [[Alain Menu]] for [[Prodrive|Ford Team Mondeo]] in the [[2000 British Touring Car Championship]]]]

The Mondeo competed in the [[British Touring Car Championship]] (BTCC) between 1993 and 2000. The cars, prepared by former series champion [[Andy Rouse]], did not enter the [[1993 British Touring Car Championship season|1993 season]] until the eighth round, at [[Pembrey Circuit|Pembrey]], in Wales. Rouse and [[Paul Radisich]] were the drivers in the Mondeo's first season. Radisich went on to win the [[FIA World Touring Car Cup]] in both 1993 and 1994 driving a Mondeo.

Ford ran a factory-sponsored team, called Ford Team Mondeo, for eight seasons. [[Andy Rouse|Andy Rouse Engineering]] ran the cars from 1993 to 1995, when [[West Surrey Racing]] ran the works team from 1996 to 1998, with [[Prodrive]] taking over beginning 1999.

In 2000, the team expanded from two cars to three when drivers [[Alain Menu]] and [[Anthony Reid]] were joined by 1998 series champion [[Rickard Rydell]], recruited from the disbanded [[Tom Walkinshaw Racing|Volvo]] team. The team dominated the season of [[2000 British Touring Car Championship season|2000]], finishing 1–2–3 (Menu–Reid–Rydell) in the drivers' standings and winning the manufacturers' championship by 104 points.

A complete overhaul of the BTCC following the season of 2000 had the [[Super Touring]] regulations scrapped as the series moved towards less expensive, but slower race cars. Ford withdrew from BTCC competition prior to 2001.

The touring cars, after their withdrawal, went on sale to the public and are now in the hands of other drivers. Two of the 2000 series Mondeos have been spotted in the BRSCC series of LMA Euro saloons; drivers known to own them at present are Bernard Hogarth and Alvin Powell.

The Mk I and Mk II Mondeo have followed many other previous Ford models into the world of [[banger racing]] in the United Kingdom, and with plenty of older cars being available for very little money, the Mondeo is now a popular and relatively easy car to race. The Zetec engines are converted to run off a carb set up{{clarify|date=August 2019}} and the Mondeo bodyshell is fairly tough, but they are proving rather rigid, with many drivers getting injured in high-speed impacts. Mondeos are proving more popular than the Sierra and Mk III Granada.

In Argentina, the Mondeo is one of several cars to compete in the local [[Top Race]] racing category; its body is handcrafted in reinforced fiberglass. The Mondeo is so far the most successful car in the category, with three championship titles in the TRV6 class and two championship titles in the Top Race series (formerly Top Race Junior).

The winning drivers in the TRV6 class were Omar Martínez (2006), José María López (2009), and Guido Falaschi (Copa América 2010) with the Mondeo II (based on the MkIII Mondeo), and in the TR Junior category, the championship was won by Gonzalo Perlo in 2008 and Humberto Krujoski in 2010. In 2009, the Mondeo III (based on the MkIV Mondeo) bodystyle was approved and presented as an option within the category; however, the Mondeo II bodywork is still being used.

Similarly, in the United States, the Fusion/Mondeo Mk 5 bodywork began use for the sixth-generation body in the [[NASCAR]] [[Sprint Cup Series]] starting in 2013, replacing the current [[Mazda6]]-based Fusion.

== Awards ==
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|
* 1993 ''[[What Car?]]'' Car of the Year
* 1994 [[Semperit Irish Car of the Year]]
* 1994 [[European Car of the Year]]
* 1997 Top 10: ''Most Reliable Cars'' made in Britain.
* 1998 ''Best Selling Family Car'' in Britain.
* 2001 ''What Car?'' Car of the Year
* 2001 ''[[Top Gear (1977 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' Car of The Year
* 2005 Awarded "''Excellent''" ([[Euro NCAP]])
* 2006 ''What Car?'' Best Used Family Car
* 2007 ''[[Auto Express]]'' Car of the Year (''Auto Express'' quoted the Mondeo is: "Ford's finest ever car")
* 2007 ''Auto Express'' Best Family Car<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/mondeo/20357/ford-mondeo|title=Ford Mondeo|work=Auto Express|date=July 5, 2007}}</ref>
* 2007 ''[[Fifth Gear]]'': Best Family Newcomer
* 2007 ''[[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|Top Gear]]'' Car of the Year (Joint COTY, [[Subaru Legacy|Subaru Legacy Outback]])
* 2007 [[RACV]]: ''Best Mid Size Car Over $28,000''
* 2007 ''Drive'' Car of the Year: Best Medium Car<ref>{{cite web|title=DCOTY 2007: Best Medium Car - The verdict|url=http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/dcoty-2007-best-medium-car--the-verdict-20071129-142pa.html|publisher=Drive.com.au|access-date=November 29, 2007|author=Jaedene Hudson|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109021417/http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/dcoty-2007-best-medium-car--the-verdict-20071129-142pa.html|archive-date=November 9, 2012}}</ref>
* 2008 Semperit Irish Car of the Year
* 2008 ''What Car?'' Best Estate Car
* 2008 ''What Car?'' Best Family Car
* 2008 ''[[Motor Trend]]'': Top 10 Car
* 2008 ''[[Car and Driver]]'': 10 Best Car
* 2008 ''Car News Magazine'' ([[Taiwan]]): Best Domestic Large Sedan
* 2008 ''Sina'': Best Driving Performance Car
* 2008 ''Drive'' Car of the Year: Best Medium Car<ref>{{cite web|title=DCOTY 2008: Best Medium Car - The verdict|url=http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/dcoty-2008-best-medium-car--the-verdict-20081127-145yw.html|publisher=Drive.com.au|access-date=November 27, 2008|author=Jaedene Hudson|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109021412/http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/dcoty-2008-best-medium-car--the-verdict-20081127-145yw.html|archive-date=November 9, 2012}}</ref>
* 2008 [[The Caravan Club]]: Tow Car of the Year (Mondeo 2.5t Estate)
* 2008 ''[[Auto Express]]'' Best Family Car<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-reviews/14062/new-car-honours-2008|title=Best Family Car|work=Auto Express|date=September 1, 2008}}</ref>
* 2009 ''[[What Car?]]'' Best Estate Car
* 2009 ''What Car?'' Best Family Car
* 2009 [[New Zealand Automobile Association]]: Best Medium Car
* 2010 ''Drive'' Car of the Year: Best Medium Car<ref>{{cite web|title=Drive Car of the Year: Medium Car|url=http://news.drive.com.au/drive/car-of-the-year/drive-car-of-the-year-medium-car-20101117-17xed.html|publisher=Drive.com.au|access-date=November 25, 2010|author=Cameron McGavin|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127224443/http://news.drive.com.au/drive/car-of-the-year/drive-car-of-the-year-medium-car-20101117-17xed.html|archive-date=November 27, 2010}}</ref>
* 2011 ''What Car?'' Best Estate Car
* 2011 ''What Car?'' Best Family Car
* 2012 ''What Car?'' Best Estate Car
* 2012 ''What Car?'' Best Family Car
* 2012 ''[[Now (UK magazine)|Now Magazine]]'': "Most Attractive Car for a Man To Drive"<ref>{{cite news | work = Now Magazine |date = May 10, 2012 | url = http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/motor-news/551748/motor-awards-2012-best-cars.html |title=So this is what Mario Falcone's NO sex face looks like | access-date=June 9, 2012}}</ref>
* 2013 ''What Car?'' Best Estate Car<ref name="AV">{{cite news | title = 2013 ECOTY: Ford Mondeo Estate | publisher = What Car? | date = January 9, 2013 | url = http://www.whatcar.com/awards/estate-cars/index.html | access-date = January 9, 2013 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130115030934/http://www.whatcar.com/awards/estate-cars/index.html | archive-date = January 15, 2013 }}</ref>
* 2013 ''What Car?'' Best Family Car
* 2016 [[Continental Irish Car of the Year]]
}}

== Sales ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Europe<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-01-28|title=Ford Mondeo European sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/europe-ford-mondeo/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-06|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
!China<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-02-18|title=Ford Mondeo China auto sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/china-ford-mondeo/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-06|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|1997
|322,716
|
|-
|1998
|310,809
|
|-
|1999
|227,167
|
|-
|2000
|178,130
|
|-
|2001
|286,794
|
|-
|2002
|250,316
|
|-
|2003
|199,370
|
|-
|2004
|183,357
|22,988
|-
|2005
|165,303
|40,664
|-
|2006
|131,749
|48,922
|-
|2007
|148,818
|32,062
|-
|2008
|163,262
|12
|-
|2009
|117,565
|0
|-
|2010
|96,898
|0
|-
|2011
|86,471
|0
|-
|2012
|69,871
|0
|-
|2013
|50,180
|35,747
|-
|2014
|45,405
|109,806
|-
|2015
|79,673
|120,202
|-
|2016
|70,900
|103,274
|-
|2017
|56,173
|112,158
|-
|2018
|49,596
|45,405
|-
|2019
|39,555
|17,642
|-
|2020
|21,222
|25,027
|-
|2021
|
|33,302
|}

== See also ==
* [[Mondeo Man]], stereotypical figure in the 1990s England

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20200805201623/https://www.ford.co.uk/cars/mondeo Ford Mondeo UK] (archived)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20200329030110/https://www.ford.com.au/cars/mondeo/ Ford Mondeo Australia] (archived)
* [http://www.msc.club.tw/ Ford Mondeo Sport Club - biggest fan club at Taiwan]

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The Gadget Show

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{{short description|British television series}}
{{distinguish|Gadget Man}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}}
{{Use British English|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Gadgetshow_logo.jpg
| image_alt =
| caption =
| alt_name = {{Plainlist|
* The Gadget Show: World Tour
* The All New Gadget Show
* The Gadget Show: Better Tech, Better Life
* The Gadget Show: Shop Smart, Save Money
* The Good Gadget Guide: Shop Smart, Save Money

}}
| genre = Review show
| creator = Ewan Keil Richard Pearson James Woodroffe
| director = Ben Bhatia
| presenter = [[Georgie Barrat]] [[Jon Bentley (TV presenter)|Jon Bentley]] [[Ortis Deley]]
| theme_music_composer = {{Nowrap|Barrie Gledden (Series 1–16) Suzi Perry (World Tour & All-New Series) Andy Duggan (Series 17–24) Steven Ryder (Series 25–35)}}
| opentheme = {{Nowrap|In The Machine (Series 1–16) Full Funk Force (Series 25–35)}}
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| num_series = 37 (and 2 other series)
| num_episodes = 474 (as of 14 July 2023)
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = Richard Pearson
| producer = Ben Chambers
| runtime = 30 minutes (Series 1–2 and [[Dave (TV channel)|Dave]]/[[Discovery Science (European TV channel)|Discovery Science]] contracted repeats) 45 minutes (Series 3–6) 60 minutes (Series 7–)
| network = [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]]
| company = [[North One Television]]
| first_aired = {{start date|2004|6|7|df=yes}}
| last_aired = present
}}
'''''The Good Gadget Guide: Shop Smart Save Money''' '' (previously '''''The Gadget Show''''', on occasion with an additional sub-title) is a British [[television]] series which focuses on consumer [[technology]]. The show, which is broadcast on [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]], is currently presented by [[Ortis Deley]], [[Georgie Barrat]] and [[Jon Bentley (TV presenter)|Jon Bentley]].

Originally a thirty-minute show, it was extended to forty-five minutes, then later to sixty minutes. Repeats have also aired on the digital channel [[5Star]], syndicated broadcasts on [[Discovery Science (European TV channel)|Discovery Science]] and [[Dave (TV channel)|Dave]] (in edited down half-hour versions), and Channel 5's on-demand service [[My5]]. In Australia, it is aired on [[The Lifestyle Channel]]. ''The Gadget Show'' has received many [[Guinness World Records]].

==Format==
[[File:GadgetShowSet.jpg|thumb|left|The former ''Gadget Show'' set]]

===2004–2006: Beginnings===
The show previews and reviews the latest [[gadget]]s, and broadcasts the latest technology news. The show is aimed at giving the mass [[consumer]] an insight into the gadget world and in addition, it aims to give enough information for the more "[[geeky]]" or knowledgeable audience, but still making it accessible to the more casual viewer. The show has featured [[Blu-ray Disc]]s, [[video camera]]s, [[MP3 player]]s, Internet multi media tablets and other technologies. A segment showing viewers how to get the most out of their technology was also often included along with a competition to win anything from £5,000 to £45,000 worth of new gadgets. Each series usually contained a special episode focusing on a particular technology [[Business conference|conference]] or [[Computer expo|expo]]. Past conferences include [[CeBIT]] and the [[NextFest]].

===2007–2010: Studio and time increase===
Series 5 saw a slight tweak in the format, with the three presenters hosting from a studio base, although a lot of the show still took place outside of the studio. The studio sections were filmed at [[The Custard Factory]] on Gibb Street in [[Digbeth]], [[Birmingham]], England. This was until a new set was introduced and the studio was then moved to inside The Gadget Show's offices located inside [[North One Television]] in Digbeth. A recurring theme in the updated format was a regular challenge between Jason and Suzi (and occasionally Jon and/or Ortis), typically set around particular gadget(s) and their testing or use based around it. Another addition was that now the week's main featured gadget(s), typically reviewed by Jon, was given a 'G rating' from one to five. The seventh series, which started on 29 October 2007, saw the programme promoted to a 20:00 start time (previously 19:15), and running increased from forty-five minutes to one hour.

From series 8, there was also a new "Top 5" feature which consists of the Top 5 gadgets in a certain category. At the start of the eleventh series, a new item was introduced, called the "Wall of Fame" where Ortis or Suzi and Jason picked their favourite gadget from a particular category that they think changed the face of modern gadgetry, and then Jon picked the one to win and go up on the wall. There were also several other recurring features (such as aforementioned "Top 5", and 'The Focus Group' - testing products with various groups of people, who voted for their best one) which were featured in episodes on a semi-regular basis.

The show also offers a competition, (answering a multiple choice question, by [[phone]], [[SMS]] or postal entry) that gives the winner on some occasions up to 250 prizes.

For 2010, the programme received a rebrand centred on the [[Museo (typeface)|Museo]] typeface. This included refreshed titles and [[Bumper (broadcasting)|break bumpers]]. Also in 2010, the show saw the release of a supporting magazine called 'The Gadget Show Magazine'.
Despite advocating HD content and reviewing high definition television sets, cameras and other devices, the show continued to be produced and broadcast in standard definition, being upscaled on the [[Channel 5 (UK)|Channel 5]] HD simulcast channel. It would take until the World Tour series for the show to begin broadcasting in native HD.

In August 2011, it was announced a new series of ''The Gadget Show'' would be shown on Fridays. However, from 26 September 2011, the show reverted to Mondays, due to strong competition on Friday nights.

===2012–2013: World Tour revamp===
In February 2012, it was announced that the show would be in a new, revamped format. It was called ''The Gadget Show: World Tour'', and it started airing on 23 April 2012. The new version of the show saw presenters [[Jason Bradbury]] and [[Pollyanna Woodward]] travelling the world to test the latest gadgets and partake in a number of challenges. The reception of the show from fans, after the first few broadcasts were generally negative, questioning Jon, Ortis and Suzi's drop from the show.<ref>{{cite web|last=Heritage |first=Stuart |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2012/nov/13/new-gadget-show-channel-5 |title=The All New Gadget Show: give us the old one back please |work=The Guardian |date=2012-11-13 |access-date=2013-06-29}}</ref> {{original research inline|date=August 2012}}

The next series, under the name ''The All New Gadget Show'', began airing on 5 November 2012. It followed the same format as the previous series known as ''The Gadget Show: World Tour''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gadgetshow.channel5.com/gadget-show/videos/other/the-all-new-gadget-show-teaser |title=The All New Gadget Show Teaser video |work=The Gadget Show |publisher=Channel 5 |access-date=2013-06-29}}</ref> Guests in this series included musical-comedy group Jonny & The Baptists<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gadgetshow.channel5.com/gadget-show/blog/episode-9-scotland-music-docks |title=Episode 9: Scotland - Music Docks |work=The Gadget Show |publisher=Channel 5 |date=2013-01-07 |access-date=2013-06-29}}</ref> as well as popular YouTube star [[Ali-A]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/search?q=from:thegadgetshow%20@omgitsalia&src=typd&lang=en|title=from:thegadgetshow @omgitsalia - Twitter Search|website=twitter.com|access-date=2017-01-13}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=GadgetShowLiveTV|title=Ali-A interview at The Gadget Show Live 2013 pt1|date=2013-05-02|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRHeuDvvAmU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/gRHeuDvvAmU |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2017-01-13}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Two specials aired in Spring 2013, a 'future' special and a 'Bank Holiday' special.

===2013–2016: Back to origins, presenter changes===
For the 17th series, [[Jason Bradbury]] and [[Pollyanna Woodward]] were joined by ''[[Countdown (game show)|Countdown]]'' co-presenter [[Rachel Riley]] and former Gadget Show presenter [[Jon Bentley (TV presenter)|Jon Bentley]] who re-joined the show as chief gadget tester.<ref>{{cite web|last=Glanfield |first=Tim |url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-04-04/countdowns-rachel-riley-joins-the-gadget-show |title=Countdown's Rachel Riley joins The Gadget Show |publisher=Radio Times |date=2013-04-04 |access-date=2013-06-29}}</ref> It was announced that ''The Gadget Show'' would return to its more traditional format, with a new studio. On 30 January 2014, it was announced that [[Ortis Deley]] would be returning to the show, replacing [[Pollyanna Woodward]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://about.channel5.com/node/1925|title = My5}}</ref> On 25 April 2014, it was announced that Riley would be leaving the show and would be replaced by Olympic skeleton gold medallist, [[Amy Williams]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2014-04-25/rachel-riley-replaced-by-olympic-gold-medalist-amy-williams-on-the-gadget-show |title=Rachel Riley replaced by Olympic gold medalist Amy Williams on The Gadget Show |publisher=Radio Times |access-date=25 April 2014}}</ref>

From the 22nd series, in-studio presenter links were scrapped; so, the filmed inserts were linked by graphics and countdown clips with [[Narration|voiceover]] from Bradbury, Deley, Williams and Bentley. A new logo and graphics were also introduced. New features included profiles of [[YouTube]] creators and vloggers and a section called Gadget Help where viewers of the show can get tech help to solve their problems. For the 23rd series, the show returned to a Friday night slot for the first time since 2011.

===2017–22: Craig Charles, a return to studio links, and Gadget Show Live axed ===
At the end of the 24th series of ''The Gadget Show'', it was announced that Bradbury had decided to quit the show after 12 years. A day later, it was confirmed that Amy Williams would also leave. Furthermore, it was also announced that ''The Gadget Show Live'' had been axed in 2017 in favour of a new technology show taking place at [[Westfield London]]. The 25th series saw the show have a revamp. Channel 5 were keeping quiet as to what would happen in the new series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2194730|title=Jason Bradbury Quits The Gadget Show - TV Shows: UK - Digital Spy Forums|work=DigitalSpy.co.uk|date=20 December 2016 |access-date=14 February 2017}}</ref>

On 17 February 2017, it was announced that [[Craig Charles]] and Georgie Barrat would replace Amy Williams and Jason Bradbury for the 25th series and would host alongside Ortis Deley and Jon Bentley. It was also announced that the show would return to a studio base in Birmingham and would air from 10 March 2017 for 12 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-02-17/craig-charles-to-host-revamped-gadget-show|title=Craig Charles to host revamped Gadget Show|work=radiotimes.com|access-date=14 February 2017}}</ref> The new Gadget Show logo teaser was released on the official Facebook page on 14 February 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/thegadgetshow/photos/a.444718214613.241516.88785419613/10155150708414614/?type=3&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/88785419613/10155150708414614 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=The Gadget Show|website=[[Facebook]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

The show in its 26th and 27th series continued with the hosts from the 25th series with all studio filming taking place to the south of Birmingham in the 'Studio 212' complex operated by the privately owned company drp.

===2022–present: 'Gadget HQ' era and title changes===
After series 35, Charles confirmed that he would not be returning to the show.<ref name="charles2022">{{Cite web |last=Sayce |first=Rebecca |date=2022-08-17 |title=Craig Charles quits The Gadget Show after more than five years |url=https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/17/craig-charles-quits-the-gadget-show-after-more-than-five-years-17198905/ |access-date=2022-08-20 |website=Metro |language=en}}</ref> For series 36, the format was changed so that the studio was replaced by on location filming at Gadget HQ, a residential property used by the show, and the focus of the show altered to concentrate on assisting families and households with technological solutions to help their lives including money saving with Wallop and sustainability with new experts Charlotte Williams and Bianca Foley.<ref name="tvzone">{{Cite web |last=TVZone |date=2022-09-20 |title=The Gadget Show {{!}} Autumn 2022 Preview (Channel 5) |url=https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/pr-gadgetshow-aut22 |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=TVZoneUK |language=en}}</ref> As part of this, Charles' role was discontinued and a replacement was not put in place. For the new format, the name was changed to ''The Gadget Show: Better Tech, Better Life''. In 2023, the name was changed twice further: a block of programmes airing from March amended the sub-title to ''The Gadget Show: Shop Smart, Save Money'' with a further sequence of programmes from 9 June dropped the 'Gadget Show' name after 19 years, adopting the title ''The Good Gadget Guide: Shop Smart Save Money'', retaining the same presenters, opening titles, theme tune and format as the preceding series and as of September 2023 it was announced that angellica bell would be joining the presenting team

===Guinness World Records===
{{more citations needed section|date=August 2012}}
During the challenge section of ''The Gadget Show'', the team is sometimes asked to set new [[Guinness World Record]]s. So far, they have set records for:
* The fastest speed reached by a slot car racer achieved by Dallas Campbell while filming for ''The Gadget Show''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/fastest-slot-car|title=Fastest slot car|work=GuinnessWorldRecords.com|date=6 June 2008 |access-date=14 February 2017}}</ref>
* The fastest speed reached by an internal combustion powered radio-controlled model car is 137.86 km/h (85.66 mph), controlled by Jason Bradbury (UK) on the set of The Gadget Show in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, on 29 October 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-6000/fastest-internal-combustion-engine-powered-remote-controlled-model-car-(rc)/ |title=Fastest internal combustion engine powered remote-controlled model car (RC) |date=29 October 2008 |publisher=Guinness World Records |access-date=29 June 2013}}</ref>
* The fastest speed in a water jet–powered car is 26.8 km/h (16.65 mph) and was achieved by Jason Bradbury (UK) on the set of The Gadget Show at Wattisham Airfield, Ipswich, UK, on 15 March 2010.
* The longest ramp jump performed by a remote controlled model car is 26.18 m achieved by an HPI Vorza, controlled by Jason Bradbury (UK) on the set of ''The Gadget Show'' in Birmingham, UK, on 25 March 2010.{{citation needed|date=November 2015}} (Since been beaten by Thomas Strobel, Germany on 30 July 2011. Setting a distance of 36.9 m.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/longest-ramp-jump-by-a-remote-controlled-car-(rc)/|title=Longest ramp jump by a remote controlled car (RC)|work=guinnessworldrecords.com|access-date=14 February 2017}}</ref>)
* The largest game of Tetris measured at 105.79 m² and was played on ''The Gadget Show'' in Birmingham, UK on 15 September 2010.
* The heaviest machine moved using a brain control interface weighs 56.2 tonnes (61.95 tons), as demonstrated on the set of ''The Gadget Show'', Studley (UK) on 17 March 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-9000/heaviest-machine-moved-using-a-brain-control-interface/ |title=Heaviest machine moved using a brain control interface |publisher=Guinness World Records |date=2011-03-17 |access-date=2013-06-29}}</ref>
* The fastest speed attained on a jet-powered street luge is 115.83 mph (186.41 km/h), achieved by Jason Bradbury (UK) on the set of The Gadget Show's 200th episode in Bentwaters Parks, Suffolk, UK, on 9 August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/fastest-powered-street-luge/|title=Fastest powered street luge|work=guinnessworldrecords.com|date=9 August 2011 |access-date=14 February 2017}}</ref>
* The longest loop-de-loop performed by a radio-controlled car at a diameter of 2.3 m.

===Failed campaigns===

The show launched a campaign for free [[WiFi]] access across the country. Viewers were urged to register their support on the show's website; [[Jason Bradbury]] promised to take the issue to [[10 Downing Street]] if the need arose, which it did, but got a reply rejecting his petition after over 30,000 names were sent in.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}

In 2015, the show (and Worth Capital) also launched a "Future Gadget" competition which gave all budding entrepreneurial tech' inventors a chance to bring their new gadgets to market, with financial backing and advert space on Channel 5 for the overall tech winner. This competition was also to run alongside The Gadget Show Live 2015 in parallel as part of the selection process. This competition itself was terminated early on as the show and Worth Capital felt that the initial entries were not to the highest of standards. Another major online media source suggested that a severe lack of investors, the enduring lengthy format processes as well as some of the terms and conditions (such as the equity stakes the entrants would have to give up when signing strict contracts) was the real reasons for the demise of this competition. The trust between the most loyal of fans and the show itself was heavily damaged as a conclusive result of this early cancellation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2015/02/63180-worth-capital-the-gadget-show-join-in-hunt-for-next-great-gadget/|title=Worth Capital & The Gadget Show Join in Hunt for Next Great Gadget - Crowdfund Insider|website=www.crowdfundinsider.com|date=23 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://startacus.net/culture/future-gadget-2015-competition#.WckpQ7KGO1s|title=Future Gadget 2015 Competition}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2015/03/65108-worth-capital-cancels-future-gadget-competition/|title=Worth Capital Cancels Future Gadget Competition - Crowdfund Insider|website=www.crowdfundinsider.com|date=27 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://realbusiness.co.uk/tech-and-innovation/2015/02/24/uks-top-inventors-hunted-by-worth-capital-and-channel-5s-the-gadget-show/|title=UK's top inventors hunted by Worth Capital and Channel 5's The Gadget Show - Real Business|date=24 February 2015}}</ref>

==Series overview==

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%; text-align:center;"
|-
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Series !! rowspan="2" | Episodes !! colspan="2" | Broadcast
|-
! Premiere !! Finale
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#006;"| || 1 || 10 || 7 June 2004 || 16 August 2004
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#BFBFBF;"| || 2 || 10 || 14 January 2005 || 18 March 2005
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#669;"| || 3 || 11 || 3 October 2005 || 12 December 2005
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#420;"| || 4 || 13 || 30 January 2006 || 24 April 2006
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#908170;"| || 5 || 13 || 18 September 2006 || 11 December 2006
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#4883B8;"| || 6 || 10 || 12 February 2007 || 16 April 2007
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#8155A5;"| || 7 || 8 || 29 October 2007 || 17 December 2007
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#BED3DA;"| || 8 || 10 || 31 March 2008 || 2 June 2008
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#EBEAC0;"| || 9 || 9 || 9 June 2008 || 4 August 2008
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#006;"| || 10 || 13 || 6 October 2008 || 24 December 2008
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#BFBFBF;"| || 11 || 14 || 30 January 2009 || 1 June 2009
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#669;"| || 12 || 20 || 3 August 2009 || 14 December 2009
|-
| style="width:12px; background:teal;"| || 13 || 17 || 1 February 2010 || 24 May 2010
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#908170;"| || 14 || 21 || 2 August 2010 || 20 December 2010
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#4883B8;"| || 15 || 17 || 14 February 2011 || 6 June 2011
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#8155A5;"| || 16 || 21 || 19 August 2011 || 9 January 2012
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#BED3DA;"| || WT{{ref|1|1}} || 6 || 23 April 2012 || 28 May 2012
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#EBEAC0;"| || AN{{ref|1|1}} || 14 || 5 November 2012 || 1 April 2013
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#006;"| || 17{{ref|1|1}} || 9 || 3 June 2013 || 29 July 2013
|-
| style="width:12px; background: #E8A317;"| || [[The Gadget Show (series 20)|18]]{{ref|1|1}} || 13 || 14 October 2013 || 6 January 2014
|-
| style="width:12px; background: #E6F350;"| || 19{{ref|1|1}} || 9 || 24 February 2014 || 21 April 2014
|-
| style="width:12px; background: #BFBFBF;"| || 20{{ref|1|1}} || 15 || 15 September 2014 || 19 December 2014
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#669;"| || 21{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 2 March 2015 || 18 May 2015
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#271;"| || 22{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 21 September 2015 || 7 December 2015
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:#E6F350;"| || 23{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 19 February 2016 || 13 May 2016
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:#6992FF;"| || 24{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 7 October 2016 || 16 December 2016
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:Red;"| || 25{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 10 March 2017 || 9 June 2017
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:#84DE02;"| || 26{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 6 October 2017 || 22 December 2017
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:#E8A319;"| || 27{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 9 March 2018 || 15 June 2018
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:#1B5F32;"| || 28{{ref|1|1}} || 11 || 5 October 2018 || 14 December 2018
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:#F5B56C;"| || 29{{ref|1|1}} || 14 || 29 March 2019 || 5 July 2019
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:#6994FF;"| || 30{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 4 October 2019 || 20 December 2019
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:#B7D2EB;"| || 31{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 12 June 2020 || 28 August 2020
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:#5F4B31;"| || 32{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 25 September 2020 || 11 December 2020
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:#B0ACA7;"| || 33{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 5 February 2021 || 7 May 2021
|-
| style="width:12pz; background:#5AA498;"| || 34{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 29 September 2021 || 15 December 2021
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#8155A5;"| || 35{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 2 March 2022 || 27 July 2022
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#a12240;"| || 36{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 28 September 2022 || 14 December 2022
|-
| style="width:12px; background:#FAD6A5;"| || 37{{ref|1|1}} || 12 || 1 March 2023 || 14 July 2023
|}

'''Notes'''
*{{ref|1|Note 1}} Series numbers were later changed to exclude the World Tour and All New Gadget Show from current series listing. The series which started airing on 9 March 2018 is listed as Series 27.

==Presenters==

===Current presenters===
* [[Jon Bentley (TV presenter)|Jon Bentley]] (2004–2012, 2013–present)
* [[Ortis Deley]] (2009–2012, 2014–present)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://about.channel5.com/node/1925 |title=ORTIS DELEY RETURNS TO THE GADGET SHOW ON CHANNEL 5 |publisher=Channel 5 |date=30 January 2014}}</ref>
* [[Georgie Barrat]] (2017–present)

'''Experts'''
* Harry Wallop: technology money saving expert (2017–present)
* Bianca Foley: sustainability expert (2022–present)<ref name="tvzone"/>

''Note: Jon Bentley is the only original presenter left and is the longest running current presenter.''

===Former presenters===

* [[Jason Bradbury]] (2004–2016) - 329 episodes (including 20 episodes of ''World Tour'')
* [[Suzi Perry]] (2004–2012) - 208 episodes
* [[Tom Dunmore]] (2004–2006, 2010) - 30 episodes (plus 2 as guest)
* [[Adrian Simpson]] (2004) - 4 episodes
* [[Aleks Krotoski]] (2004) - 2 episodes
* [[Spencer Kelly]] (2005–2006) - 13 episodes
* [[Dallas Campbell]] (2008) - 23 episodes
* [[Gail Porter]] (2009) - 7 episodes{{ref|2|2}}
* [[Pollyanna Woodward]] (2010–2014) - 98 episodes (including 20 episodes of ''World Tour'')
* [[Rachel Riley]] (2013–2014) - 31 episodes
* [[Amy Williams]] (2014–2016) - 63 episodes (plus 1 as guest in 2010)
* Yue Xu (2015–2016) - 16 episodes (plus 1 as guest in 2014)
* [[Craig Charles]] (2017–2022) - 133 episodes<ref name="charles2022"/>
* [[Maddie Moate]] (2022) - 1 episode{{ref|3|3}}
* [[Libby Clegg]] (2022) - 1 episode{{ref|3|3}}
* Pien Meulensteen (2022) - 1 episode{{ref|3|3}}
* Jordan Erica Webber (2022) - 1 episode{{ref|3|3}}
* Nicola Hume (2022) - 1 episode{{ref|3|3}}
* Grace Webb (2022) - 1 episode{{ref|3|3}}

'''Experts'''
* Jordan Erica Webber: gaming expert (2017–2022) - 75 episodes (plus 1 as guest presenter)
* Charlotte Williams: sustainability expert (2022) - 11 episodes

'''Notes'''
*{{ref|2|Note 2}} Stand-in for [[Suzi Perry]] who was suffering [[ectopic pregnancy]]
*{{ref|3|Note 3}} Stand-in for [[Georgie Barrat]] who was on maternity leave

===Gadget Show Web TV===
* Dionne South (2008–2011) - 101 episodes
* [[Jon Bentley (TV presenter)|Jon Bentley]] (2008–2011) - 109 episodes
* [[Ortis Deley]] (2009–2010) - 51 episodes
* [[Pollyanna Woodward]] (2010) - 11 episodes
* Amy Roff (2009) - 1 episode

==Theme tune==
The original theme tune used from 2004 to 2011 was composed by Barrie Gledden and was entitled "In the Machine".

In Episode 4 of Series 16, Perry and Bradbury were challenged to create a new theme tune for ''The Gadget Show'' which would replace the current one used since the show's first broadcast using only consumer tech. Jason decided that he would use DJing software and equipment to compose his theme, whereas Suzi opted for using apps available on the [[iPad 2]] to compose her version. After the show, viewers were encouraged to vote for their favourite of the two on The Gadget Show's website, with the version receiving the most votes being chosen as the new theme. At the start of the next episode, it was revealed that Suzi's version was chosen by viewers and was first used in the opening titles of that episode.

A revised version of the theme, including 'drumbeat' elements, accompanied the World Tour series.

Between series 17 and 24, a theme credited to Andy Duggan was used. It was similar sonically to the first and third themes, melodically following on from the immediately prior (World Tour) theme but with electronic overtones akin to those of the original music.

Between series 25 to 35, Full Funk Force by Steven Ryder was used as the theme. From series 36, a new theme has been used.

==Website and YouTube channel==
''The Gadget Show'' website, which now is part of Channel 5's 5FWD website, contains information on topics and products discussed and featured on the show. In addition, the site contains product reviews, how-tos, news, and free 'web episodes', containing extra material not featured on the TV programme.

''The Gadget Show'' also has a [[YouTube]] channel which features special behind the scenes videos and Web TV episodes.

==''Gadget Show'' Live==
[[File:GadgetShowLive.jpg|thumb|right|The live Super Theatre at Gadget Show Live 2013, featuring Jason Bradbury and Pollyanna Woodward]]

'''The Gadget Show Live''' was an exhibition that showcased the latest in technology from different sectors. It took place annually at the [[Birmingham]] [[National Exhibition Centre]], and allowed visitors the chance to test and buy the latest technology in the market.

The show encompassed a variety of different features which in the past have included Battlefield Live, Robo Challenge Arena, Toy Arena, Game Zone, Future Tech Zone, Photographic Stage and The HUB. The show's most infamous feature is the Super Theatre, an exclusive hour-long interactive theatre show hosted by the presenters.

In 2013, the show took place 3–7 April, in 2014 it took place 9–13 April, in 2015 it took place 7–12 April and in 2016 it took place between 31 March and 3 April.

In 2017, the show was dropped by organisers Upper Street Events in favour of a new event at Westfield London.

==Books==
* ''The Gadget Show: Big Book of Cool Stuff'' ([[Black Dog Publishing|Black Dog Press]], 14 October 2021) {{ISBN|9781912165353}}<ref>{{cite book|title=The Gadget Show: Big Book of Cool Stuff|id={{ASIN|191216535X|country=uk}} }}</ref>

==See also==
* ''[[Click (TV programme)|Click]]''
* ''[[Gadget Geeks]]''
* ''[[Tomorrow's World]]''

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{channel5.com|gadgetshow|''The Gadget Show''}}
* [http://www.gadgetshowlive.net The Gadget Show Live]
* [https://www.youtube.com/thegadgetshow The Gadget Show YouTube Channel]
* {{IMDb title|0830851|The Gadget Show}}

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Jaguar C-X75

2023-08-22T23:58:08Z

Aidenbliss789: /* Confusion on how many C-X75 exist */ added more info

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2018}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox automobile
| sp = uk
| image = Silver jaguar c-x75.jpg
| name = Jaguar C-X75
| manufacturer = [[Jaguar Cars]]
| designer = [[Ian Callum]]
| predecessor = [[Jaguar XJ220]] (spiritual)
| doors = {{unbulleted list
| [[Swan doors|Swan]] (concept)
| [[Butterfly doors|Butterfly]] (prototypes)
}}
| production = 2010–2013:
| body_style = 2-door [[coupé]]
| class = [[Sports car]] ([[S-segment|S]])
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|{{convert|1.6|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} [[twincharged]] [[inline-4|I4]] (developmental prototypes)<ref name="sp"/>
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|2 [[YASA Motors|YASA]] [[electric motor]]s (developmental prototypes)<ref name="sp"/>
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| battery = 19 kWh liquid-cooled [[lithium-ion battery]]<ref name="sp"/>
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|'''Developmental prototypes:''' {{convert|50|km|0|abbr=in}}
}}
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|'''Developmental prototypes:''' 
| {{cvt|500|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} (engine)
| {{cvt|390|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} (electric motors)
| {{cvt|890|hp|PS kW|abbr=on}} (total)
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| layout = [[Rear mid-engine, four-wheel-drive layout|Rear mid-engine, all-wheel drive]]
| drivetrain = [[Plug-in Hybrid|Plug-in Parallel Hybrid]] (PHEV)
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The '''Jaguar C-X75''' is a [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid-electric]], 2-seat, [[concept car]] produced by British automobile manufacturer [[Jaguar Cars]] in partnership with the derivative of the [[Formula One]] team, [[Williams Advanced Engineering]], which debuted at the [[2010 Paris Motor Show]]. The powertrain of the C-X75 concept is rated at {{cvt|778|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} through four [[YASA Motors|YASA]] electric motors,<ref>{{cite press release |title=YASA Motors' Work for Jaguar Land Rover Wins Industry Commendation |url=http://www.yasamotors.com/yasa-motors-work-for-jaguar-land-rover-recognised/ |publisher=YASA |date=2013-11-26 |access-date=2016-07-08}}</ref> each of which drives one of the four wheels. The batteries driving these motors are recharged using two [[diesel fuel|diesel]]-fed micro [[gas turbine]]s instead of a conventional [[four-stroke engine]].<ref name=MT092810>{{cite news|url=http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/paris/2010/1009_jaguar_c_x75_concept/index.html|title=First Look: Jaguar C-X75 Concept|work=[[Motor Trend]]|date=2010-09-28|access-date=2010-10-09|archive-date=11 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811162630/http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/paris/2010/1009_jaguar_c_x75_concept/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was described as a design study that would influence future design and technology.<ref name=CarmagOct2010/>

In May 2011 Jaguar announced a limited production of the C-X75 from 2013 to 2015, with a compact, forced induction petrol engine combined with electric motors instead of the micro gas turbines in the concept car. A maximum of 250 cars were planned to be built in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. The production version was expected to have an [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|50|km|abbr=in|0|round=5}}.<ref name=GCC050611/><ref name=BBC050611/> In December 2012, the company announced the cancellation of production due to the [[Great Recession]]. Five developmental prototypes were produced in the production car specifications in 2013.<ref name=CX75cancel>{{cite news|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/jaguar-c-x75-axed|title=Jaguar C-X75 axed|author=Mark Tisshaw|work=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]]|date=2012-12-11|access-date=2012-12-11}}</ref> The car was featured in the 2015 film ''[[Spectre (2015 film)|Spectre]]'', the twenty-fourth [[James Bond in film|''James Bond'' film]] in which seven cars were supplied to the film makers.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jaguar-c-x75-star-new-james-bond-film-spectre |title=Jaguar C X75 in James Bond film Spectre |first=Darren |last=Moss |work=Autocar |date=2015-02-09 |access-date= 2015-02-14}}</ref>

==Engine and performance==
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| image2 = Jaguar C-X75 (5215227137).jpg
| image3 = Jaguar c-x75 concept3.jpg
| image4 = Festival automobile international 2011 - Jaguar C-X75 - 03.jpg
| width = 210
| caption1 = Jaguar C-X75 concept rear view (doors open)
| caption2 = Jaguar C-X75 concept rear view (doors closed)
| caption3 = Jaguar C-X75 concept side view
| caption4 = Jaguar C-X75 concept interior
}}

In terms of performance, Jaguar envisioned a goal of their future sports car reaching {{Convert|330|km/h|abbr=on|0}} and accelerating from {{Convert|0|to|100|km/h|abbr=on|0}} in 2.9 seconds and {{Convert|80|to|145|km/h|abbr=on|0}} in 2.3 seconds. It is powered by four {{convert|145|kW|abbr=on|0}} electric motors – one for each wheel – which have a total of {{convert|780|hp|abbr=on|0}} and a total torque output of {{convert|1600|Nm|abbr=on|0}}. Inherent in the drivetrain is the ability to independently drive each wheel across the full speed range, known as [[Torque Vectoring]].<ref name=NYT0929>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/29/paris-auto-show-jaguar-c-x75-concept-is-a-205-m-p-h-hybrid/?scp=1&sq=Jaguar%20C-X75&st=cse|title=Jaguar C-X75 Concept Is a 205-M.P.H. Hybrid|author=Jerry Garrett|work=[[New York Times]]|date=2010-09-29|access-date=2010-10-06}}</ref><ref name=GCC0930>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/09/cx75-20100930.html|title=Jaguar Introduces C-X75 Gas Micro-turbine Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2010-09-30|access-date=2010-10-06}}</ref> Each motor weighs {{convert|50|kg|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=CarmagOct2010>{{cite web|url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Jaguar-C-X75-concept-car-2010-first-official-pictures/ |title=Jaguar C-X75 concept (2010) diesel electric supercar |date=2010-10-01 |author=Tim Pollard |publisher=CAR magazine}}</ref>

The micro gas turbines from [[Bladon Jets]] generate enough electricity to extend the range of the car to {{Convert|900|km|abbr=in|0}} while producing 28 grams of {{CO2}} per kilometre on the EU test cycle. While running solely on battery power, the C-X75 has an [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|110|km|abbr=in|0}}.<ref name=NYT0929/><ref name=GCC0930/> Among other advantages, the micro turbines used in the C-X75 can be run on a range of fuels including [[diesel fuel|diesel]], [[biofuel]]s, [[compressed natural gas]] and [[liquid petroleum gas]].<ref name=GCC0930/> The 15 kWh lithium ion battery pack weighs {{convert|185|kg||abbr=on}}.<ref name=CarmagOct2010/> Jaguar estimated an average carbon emission of 28 g/km on European test cycle, however, the carbon emission is around 150g/km if the turbines are running.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideline.com/jaguar/jaguar-c-x75-concept-first-drive.html |title=Jaguar C-X75 Concept First Drive |date=2010-12-03 |author= Steve Cropley |publisher=Edmunds InsideLine }}</ref>

Jaguar also focused on the aerodynamics in order to improve performance. For example, the carbon-fibre rear diffuser that guides airflow from under the car creating down-force, and includes an active aerofoil and is lowered automatically as speed increases. Moreover, the C-X75 features an extruded and bonded, aerospace-inspired, aluminium chassis, saving weight and improving sustainability and performance.<ref name=GCC0930/>

==Production==
In May 2011 Jaguar unveiled plans to produce the C-X75; the company had planned to produce a maximum of 250 cars in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. The decision was part of a {{GBP|5 billion}} investment plan, announced by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in March 2011 at the [[Geneva Motor Show]], to launch 40 "''significant new products''" over the next five years. The model was scheduled to be built from 2013 until 2015, although it had not yet been decided where the production would take place.<ref name=GCC050611>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/05/cx75-20110506.html#tp|title=Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams F1|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2011-05-06|access-date=2011-05-06}}</ref><ref name=BBC050611>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13307919|title=Jaguar to build £700,000 hybrid supercar with Williams|author=Jorn Madslien|work=[[BBC News]]|date=2011-05-06|access-date=2011-05-06}}</ref>

The C-X75 was to be built without the micro-turbines, instead, the production version would use a downsized, forced induction petrol engine, with one electric motor at each axle. In order to create a lightweight strong structure, the chassis was planned to be made of [[carbon-fibre]], and the engine was to be mid-mounted for optimum weight distribution and to retain the concept's silhouette. The C-X75 production version was expected to deliver {{CO2}} emissions of less than 99 g/km, a sub-three second 0–60 mph acceleration time, a top speed in excess of {{Convert|200|mph}} and a reduced [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|50|km|abbr=in|0}} as compared to the {{Convert|110|km|abbr=in|0}} for the concept car.<ref name=GCC050611/>

==Cancellation==
In December 2012, Jaguar's Global Brand Director announced the cancellation of production due to the then still ongoing [[2008–2012 global recession]], as the carmaker considered that "it seems the wrong time to launch an £800,000 to £1 million supercar". The company expected to take advantage of part of the investment in the C-X75 development by using the C-X75 technology in future Jaguar cars. The [[Jaguar F-Type]] and the [[Jaguar I-Pace]] were heavily influenced from the C-X75 and carried over many design cues and technological features from it. Jaguar announced its decision to continue working on five prototypes to be developed until May 2013. These prototypes featured a 1.6-litre [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] and [[supercharger|supercharged]] [[inline-4|inline-4 engine]] coupled with two YASA electric motors placed on each axle of the car. The powertrain had a combined power output of {{cvt|890|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} at 9,000 rpm and helped the car achieve speeds up to {{cvt|200|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}. Up to three of these prototypes were then sold at auction, while one went to a future Jaguar museum, and one was kept by Jaguar for running demonstrations. One of these prototypes was also featured in the 2015 James Bond film, Spectre.<ref name=CX75cancel/>

==Appearance in ''Spectre''==
[[File:GLOBAL UNVEILING OF JAGUAR LAND ROVER BOND CARS (21270366798).jpg |thumb |One of the seven C-X75s used in filming ''Spectre''|left]]

A Jaguar C-X75 (painted in dark orange) appears in the 2015 James Bond film [[Spectre (2015 film)|''Spectre'']] as Mr. Hinx's car (licensed ROMA 860K). It takes part in a car chase around Rome against James Bond, who drives an [[Aston Martin DB10]]. Jaguar supplied seven examples to the filmmakers. Although the cars are visually faithful to the original C-X75 concept, they are mechanically unrelated. According to JLR Special Vehicle Operations chief John Edwards, the cars are "constructed around a spaceframe built to [[World Rally Championship]] spec" and powered by a dry sump V8 engine.<ref name="fourteen">{{cite news |url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/jaguar-c-x75-stunt-car-from-bond-film-spectre-heads-to-auction-01572550200 |title=Jaguar C-X75 Stunt Car From Bond Film 'Spectre' Heads to Auction |first=Fang |last=Block |work=Barron's |location=US |date=11 November 2019 |access-date=13 June 2020}}</ref> Although this new appearance of the C-X75 led to speculation that production plans for the car were being revived, Edwards was quoted as saying "the film was an opportunity to showcase C-X75, but it doesn’t mean a change in strategy."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-db10-special-gaydon-love |title=Aston Martin DB10 special – from Gaydon with love |first=Mark |last=Tisshaw |work=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] |date=2015-10-16 |access-date=2015-10-27}}</ref> The car was built in collaboration with [[Williams Advanced Engineering]].<ref name="sp">{{cite news |url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/jaguar/jaguar-c-x75-2013-review/ |title=Jaguar C-X75 (2013) review |first=Ben |last=Pulman |work=CAR magazine |date=2013-06-21 |access-date=2018-03-12}}</ref>

==Confusion on how many C-X75 exist ==

There is confusion on how many C-X75 exist. ''WAE (who worked on the cars ) say on their [https://wae.com/casestudies/spectre-stunt-cars/ website] says six and seven cars were produced however an official [https://car-images.bauersecure.com/wp-images/76/1040x0/0jaguarc-x75spectre.jpg?scale=down photo] taken by jaguar shows 6 cars to exist . [https://www.kaaimans.com/current-stock/11470504-jaguar-c-x75-spectre-chassis-001/ Kaaimans](who are selling one of the cars), says only 4 cars had been produced furthermore this is an agreed upon number by the cars designer [[Ian Callum|Ian callum]] in a two part [https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/features/creating-the-jaguar-c-x75-part-one/ article] where he states four were built specifically for the film. However in the book Bond Cars: The Definitive History written by [[Jason Barlow]] it says there is 7 cars but doesn't distinguish between V8-powered stunt cars and the engineering prototypes the 7 cars is an agreed on number by a [https://twitter.com/OctaneMark/status/1692184498090246155?s=20 Octane article] along with a [[Top Gear (2002 TV series)|top gear]] magazine [https://www.topgear.com/car-news/bond-cars/bond-special-driving-spectres-very-evil-jaguar-c-x75 article] from 2015 that states "They build seven. Two are ‘star cars’, cosmetically perfect specimens with proper glitzy interiors; the other five are grafters, used for skidding about and doing the fun stuff"''

==See also==
* [[Jaguar C-X16]] – Jaguar's smaller 2011 hybrid 2-seat sports car concept
* [[List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Jaguar C-X75}}
* {{Official website}}
* [https://www.jaguarheritage.com/car/2012-c-x75-plug-in-parallel-hybrid-hyper-car/ C-X75 page at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust]

{{Jaguar modern timeline}}
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Jaguar C-X75

2023-08-22T22:40:06Z

Aidenbliss789: /* Confusion on how many C-X75 exist */ removed a link

{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2018}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox automobile
| sp = uk
| image = Silver jaguar c-x75.jpg
| name = Jaguar C-X75
| manufacturer = [[Jaguar Cars]]
| designer = [[Ian Callum]]
| predecessor = [[Jaguar XJ220]] (spiritual)
| doors = {{unbulleted list
| [[Swan doors|Swan]] (concept)
| [[Butterfly doors|Butterfly]] (prototypes)
}}
| production = 2010–2013:
| body_style = 2-door [[coupé]]
| class = [[Sports car]] ([[S-segment|S]])
| engine = {{unbulleted list
|2 diesel micro gas turbines (concept)
|{{convert|1.6|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} [[twincharged]] [[inline-4|I4]] (developmental prototypes)<ref name="sp"/>
}}
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|2 [[YASA Motors|YASA]] [[electric motor]]s (developmental prototypes)<ref name="sp"/>
}}
| battery = 19 kWh liquid-cooled [[lithium-ion battery]]<ref name="sp"/>
| range = {{unbulleted list
| '''Concept:''' {{convert|110|km|0|abbr=in}}
|'''Developmental prototypes:''' {{convert|50|km|0|abbr=in}}
}}
| powerout = {{unbulleted list
|'''Concept:''' {{cvt|778|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}}
|'''Developmental prototypes:''' 
| {{cvt|500|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} (engine)
| {{cvt|390|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} (electric motors)
| {{cvt|890|hp|PS kW|abbr=on}} (total)
}}
| layout = [[Rear mid-engine, four-wheel-drive layout|Rear mid-engine, all-wheel drive]]
| drivetrain = [[Plug-in Hybrid|Plug-in Parallel Hybrid]] (PHEV)
| transmission = 7-speed [[Electrohydraulic manual transmission|automated manual]]<ref name="sp"/>
| wheelbase =
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The '''Jaguar C-X75''' is a [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid-electric]], 2-seat, [[concept car]] produced by British automobile manufacturer [[Jaguar Cars]] in partnership with the derivative of the [[Formula One]] team, [[Williams Advanced Engineering]], which debuted at the [[2010 Paris Motor Show]]. The powertrain of the C-X75 concept is rated at {{cvt|778|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} through four [[YASA Motors|YASA]] electric motors,<ref>{{cite press release |title=YASA Motors' Work for Jaguar Land Rover Wins Industry Commendation |url=http://www.yasamotors.com/yasa-motors-work-for-jaguar-land-rover-recognised/ |publisher=YASA |date=2013-11-26 |access-date=2016-07-08}}</ref> each of which drives one of the four wheels. The batteries driving these motors are recharged using two [[diesel fuel|diesel]]-fed micro [[gas turbine]]s instead of a conventional [[four-stroke engine]].<ref name=MT092810>{{cite news|url=http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/paris/2010/1009_jaguar_c_x75_concept/index.html|title=First Look: Jaguar C-X75 Concept|work=[[Motor Trend]]|date=2010-09-28|access-date=2010-10-09|archive-date=11 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811162630/http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/paris/2010/1009_jaguar_c_x75_concept/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was described as a design study that would influence future design and technology.<ref name=CarmagOct2010/>

In May 2011 Jaguar announced a limited production of the C-X75 from 2013 to 2015, with a compact, forced induction petrol engine combined with electric motors instead of the micro gas turbines in the concept car. A maximum of 250 cars were planned to be built in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. The production version was expected to have an [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|50|km|abbr=in|0|round=5}}.<ref name=GCC050611/><ref name=BBC050611/> In December 2012, the company announced the cancellation of production due to the [[Great Recession]]. Five developmental prototypes were produced in the production car specifications in 2013.<ref name=CX75cancel>{{cite news|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/jaguar-c-x75-axed|title=Jaguar C-X75 axed|author=Mark Tisshaw|work=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]]|date=2012-12-11|access-date=2012-12-11}}</ref> The car was featured in the 2015 film ''[[Spectre (2015 film)|Spectre]]'', the twenty-fourth [[James Bond in film|''James Bond'' film]] in which seven cars were supplied to the film makers.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jaguar-c-x75-star-new-james-bond-film-spectre |title=Jaguar C X75 in James Bond film Spectre |first=Darren |last=Moss |work=Autocar |date=2015-02-09 |access-date= 2015-02-14}}</ref>

==Engine and performance==
{{Multiple image
| direction = vertical
| align = right
| image1 = Jaguar c-x75 concept2.jpg
| image2 = Jaguar C-X75 (5215227137).jpg
| image3 = Jaguar c-x75 concept3.jpg
| image4 = Festival automobile international 2011 - Jaguar C-X75 - 03.jpg
| width = 210
| caption1 = Jaguar C-X75 concept rear view (doors open)
| caption2 = Jaguar C-X75 concept rear view (doors closed)
| caption3 = Jaguar C-X75 concept side view
| caption4 = Jaguar C-X75 concept interior
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In terms of performance, Jaguar envisioned a goal of their future sports car reaching {{Convert|330|km/h|abbr=on|0}} and accelerating from {{Convert|0|to|100|km/h|abbr=on|0}} in 2.9 seconds and {{Convert|80|to|145|km/h|abbr=on|0}} in 2.3 seconds. It is powered by four {{convert|145|kW|abbr=on|0}} electric motors – one for each wheel – which have a total of {{convert|780|hp|abbr=on|0}} and a total torque output of {{convert|1600|Nm|abbr=on|0}}. Inherent in the drivetrain is the ability to independently drive each wheel across the full speed range, known as [[Torque Vectoring]].<ref name=NYT0929>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/29/paris-auto-show-jaguar-c-x75-concept-is-a-205-m-p-h-hybrid/?scp=1&sq=Jaguar%20C-X75&st=cse|title=Jaguar C-X75 Concept Is a 205-M.P.H. Hybrid|author=Jerry Garrett|work=[[New York Times]]|date=2010-09-29|access-date=2010-10-06}}</ref><ref name=GCC0930>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/09/cx75-20100930.html|title=Jaguar Introduces C-X75 Gas Micro-turbine Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2010-09-30|access-date=2010-10-06}}</ref> Each motor weighs {{convert|50|kg|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=CarmagOct2010>{{cite web|url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Jaguar-C-X75-concept-car-2010-first-official-pictures/ |title=Jaguar C-X75 concept (2010) diesel electric supercar |date=2010-10-01 |author=Tim Pollard |publisher=CAR magazine}}</ref>

The micro gas turbines from [[Bladon Jets]] generate enough electricity to extend the range of the car to {{Convert|900|km|abbr=in|0}} while producing 28 grams of {{CO2}} per kilometre on the EU test cycle. While running solely on battery power, the C-X75 has an [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|110|km|abbr=in|0}}.<ref name=NYT0929/><ref name=GCC0930/> Among other advantages, the micro turbines used in the C-X75 can be run on a range of fuels including [[diesel fuel|diesel]], [[biofuel]]s, [[compressed natural gas]] and [[liquid petroleum gas]].<ref name=GCC0930/> The 15 kWh lithium ion battery pack weighs {{convert|185|kg||abbr=on}}.<ref name=CarmagOct2010/> Jaguar estimated an average carbon emission of 28 g/km on European test cycle, however, the carbon emission is around 150g/km if the turbines are running.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideline.com/jaguar/jaguar-c-x75-concept-first-drive.html |title=Jaguar C-X75 Concept First Drive |date=2010-12-03 |author= Steve Cropley |publisher=Edmunds InsideLine }}</ref>

Jaguar also focused on the aerodynamics in order to improve performance. For example, the carbon-fibre rear diffuser that guides airflow from under the car creating down-force, and includes an active aerofoil and is lowered automatically as speed increases. Moreover, the C-X75 features an extruded and bonded, aerospace-inspired, aluminium chassis, saving weight and improving sustainability and performance.<ref name=GCC0930/>

==Production==
In May 2011 Jaguar unveiled plans to produce the C-X75; the company had planned to produce a maximum of 250 cars in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. The decision was part of a {{GBP|5 billion}} investment plan, announced by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in March 2011 at the [[Geneva Motor Show]], to launch 40 "''significant new products''" over the next five years. The model was scheduled to be built from 2013 until 2015, although it had not yet been decided where the production would take place.<ref name=GCC050611>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/05/cx75-20110506.html#tp|title=Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams F1|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2011-05-06|access-date=2011-05-06}}</ref><ref name=BBC050611>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13307919|title=Jaguar to build £700,000 hybrid supercar with Williams|author=Jorn Madslien|work=[[BBC News]]|date=2011-05-06|access-date=2011-05-06}}</ref>

The C-X75 was to be built without the micro-turbines, instead, the production version would use a downsized, forced induction petrol engine, with one electric motor at each axle. In order to create a lightweight strong structure, the chassis was planned to be made of [[carbon-fibre]], and the engine was to be mid-mounted for optimum weight distribution and to retain the concept's silhouette. The C-X75 production version was expected to deliver {{CO2}} emissions of less than 99 g/km, a sub-three second 0–60 mph acceleration time, a top speed in excess of {{Convert|200|mph}} and a reduced [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|50|km|abbr=in|0}} as compared to the {{Convert|110|km|abbr=in|0}} for the concept car.<ref name=GCC050611/>

==Cancellation==
In December 2012, Jaguar's Global Brand Director announced the cancellation of production due to the then still ongoing [[2008–2012 global recession]], as the carmaker considered that "it seems the wrong time to launch an £800,000 to £1 million supercar". The company expected to take advantage of part of the investment in the C-X75 development by using the C-X75 technology in future Jaguar cars. The [[Jaguar F-Type]] and the [[Jaguar I-Pace]] were heavily influenced from the C-X75 and carried over many design cues and technological features from it. Jaguar announced its decision to continue working on five prototypes to be developed until May 2013. These prototypes featured a 1.6-litre [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] and [[supercharger|supercharged]] [[inline-4|inline-4 engine]] coupled with two YASA electric motors placed on each axle of the car. The powertrain had a combined power output of {{cvt|890|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} at 9,000 rpm and helped the car achieve speeds up to {{cvt|200|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}. Up to three of these prototypes were then sold at auction, while one went to a future Jaguar museum, and one was kept by Jaguar for running demonstrations. One of these prototypes was also featured in the 2015 James Bond film, Spectre.<ref name=CX75cancel/>

==Appearance in ''Spectre''==
[[File:GLOBAL UNVEILING OF JAGUAR LAND ROVER BOND CARS (21270366798).jpg |thumb |One of the seven C-X75s used in filming ''Spectre''|left]]

A Jaguar C-X75 (painted in dark orange) appears in the 2015 James Bond film [[Spectre (2015 film)|''Spectre'']] as Mr. Hinx's car (licensed ROMA 860K). It takes part in a car chase around Rome against James Bond, who drives an [[Aston Martin DB10]]. Jaguar supplied seven examples to the filmmakers. Although the cars are visually faithful to the original C-X75 concept, they are mechanically unrelated. According to JLR Special Vehicle Operations chief John Edwards, the cars are "constructed around a spaceframe built to [[World Rally Championship]] spec" and powered by a dry sump V8 engine.<ref name="fourteen">{{cite news |url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/jaguar-c-x75-stunt-car-from-bond-film-spectre-heads-to-auction-01572550200 |title=Jaguar C-X75 Stunt Car From Bond Film 'Spectre' Heads to Auction |first=Fang |last=Block |work=Barron's |location=US |date=11 November 2019 |access-date=13 June 2020}}</ref> Although this new appearance of the C-X75 led to speculation that production plans for the car were being revived, Edwards was quoted as saying "the film was an opportunity to showcase C-X75, but it doesn’t mean a change in strategy."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-db10-special-gaydon-love |title=Aston Martin DB10 special – from Gaydon with love |first=Mark |last=Tisshaw |work=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] |date=2015-10-16 |access-date=2015-10-27}}</ref> The car was built in collaboration with [[Williams Advanced Engineering]].<ref name="sp">{{cite news |url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/jaguar/jaguar-c-x75-2013-review/ |title=Jaguar C-X75 (2013) review |first=Ben |last=Pulman |work=CAR magazine |date=2013-06-21 |access-date=2018-03-12}}</ref>

==Confusion on how many C-X75 exist ==

There is confusion on how many C-X75 exist. ''WAE (who worked on the cars ) say on their [https://wae.com/casestudies/spectre-stunt-cars/ website] says six and seven cars were produced however an official [https://car-images.bauersecure.com/wp-images/76/1040x0/0jaguarc-x75spectre.jpg?scale=down photo] taken by jaguar shows 6 cars to exist . [https://www.kaaimans.com/current-stock/11470504-jaguar-c-x75-spectre-chassis-001/ Kaaimans](who are selling one of the cars), says only 4 cars had been produced furthermore this is an agreed upon number by the cars designer [[Ian Callum|Ian callum]] in a two part [https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/features/creating-the-jaguar-c-x75-part-one/ article] where he states four were built specifically for the film. However in the book Bond Cars: The Definitive History written by [[Jason Barlow]] it says there is 7 cars but doesn't distinguish between V8-powered stunt cars and the engineering prototypes the 7 cars is an agreed on number by a [https://twitter.com/OctaneMark/status/1692184498090246155?s=20 Octane article] that came out around the time of the release of Spectre''

==See also==
* [[Jaguar C-X16]] – Jaguar's smaller 2011 hybrid 2-seat sports car concept
* [[List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Jaguar C-X75}}
* {{Official website}}
* [https://www.jaguarheritage.com/car/2012-c-x75-plug-in-parallel-hybrid-hyper-car/ C-X75 page at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust]

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Talk:Jaguar C-X75

2023-08-22T22:19:07Z

Aidenbliss789: /* should we really list how many cars got made due to conflicting information */ Reply

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{{dyktalk|14 October|2010|entry=... that to honour [[Jaguar Cars]]' 75th anniversary, the carmaker developed the '''[[Jaguar C-X75]]''', a [[plug-in hybrid]] two-seat [[concept car]] which debuted at the [[2010 Paris Motor Show]]?}}

==Real or not real==
errrm ... seriously guys, it's a concept car. that means, currently, that it doesn't actually have turbines in it! anybody feel like editing this breathless article to reflect reality? 15:53, 12 December 2010 110.175.57.184 

: It doesn't mean that at all. Some concept cars are sketches, some are painted bodyshells, some are non-production hand-made one-offs, but basically drivable cars as described. I have no idea what state the Jaguar is at, but as you aren't citing any refs yourself, I doubt that you do either. [[User:Andy Dingley|Andy Dingley]] ([[User talk:Andy Dingley|talk]]) 11:45, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

::'Concept car' just means that it is demonstrating a concept. As Andy said, it may be real or just a mockup but this is not inherent in the term 'concept car'. The only concrete thing that can be said is that it is not a production car - at least not yet. I followed up all the references and everyone of them had terms like 'is', 'does', 'has' - all in the present tense. Combined with photos taken at the auto show that show a very real looking car and no mention of words like 'mockup' and 'will have', I take this to mean that the car is a very real and complete one-off. [[User:Stepho-wrs|''' Stepho ''']] ([[User Talk:Stepho-wrs|talk]]) 14:06, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

:::It ''is'' drivable. CAR magazine's European editor Georg Kacher drove it, turbines and all, in Spain shortly after the 2010 Paris show. Not very far, or very fast, but enough to prove that it works. [[User:Mr Larrington|Mr Larrington]] ([[User talk:Mr Larrington|talk]]) 14:21, 12 August 2011 (UTC)

::::Can you supply the reference for this? Thanks. [[User:Stepho-wrs|''' Stepho ''']] [[User Talk:Stepho-wrs|talk]]  16:23, 12 August 2011 (UTC)

:::::It's in a 2010 issue of CAR magazine but I can't remember off the top my head ''which'' issue. I'll try to remember to dredge it out over this weekend. [[User:Mr Larrington|Mr Larrington]] ([[User talk:Mr Larrington|talk]]) 15:03, 25 November 2011 (UTC)

==It's all a bit subjunctive now==

Given the cancellation of the production version should we (a) eliminate the detailed speculative claims for the performance of the production car or (b) find some way of wording it so as to indicate that the claims will never be put to the test? [[User:Greglocock|Greglocock]] ([[User talk:Greglocock|talk]]) 00:01, 13 December 2012 (UTC)
:Fully agree. I will go with option b.--[[User:Mariordo|Mariordo]] ([[User talk:Mariordo|talk]]) 00:30, 13 December 2012 (UTC)

== should we really list how many cars got made due to conflicting information ==

I ask this question ''due to conflicting info from WAE (who worked on the cars ) a Jaguar official photo, Kaaimans(who are selling one of the cars), the bond car book and Ian Callum. The WAE website says six and seven cars were produced however that is contradictory info due to Jaguar photographing 6 of them in an official photo. we also have Kaaimans who is selling one of the cars saying there are "four stunt cars built" However in the Bond Car book, it says there is 7 but doesn't distinguish between V8-powered stunt cars and the engineering prototypes and then we come to Ian Callum who said in two part article posted by The Intercooler titled Creating the Jaguar C-X75 he claims that four were built specifically for the film.'' [[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]] ([[User talk:Aidenbliss789|talk]]) 20:06, 20 August 2023 (UTC)

:@[[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]], if you can cite reliable sources supporting those different numbers, then a summary of the confusion could be written in the article maybe? -- [[User:DeFacto|DeFacto]] ([[User Talk:DeFacto|talk]]). 20:47, 20 August 2023 (UTC)
::well we have photos from the set of bond and the photos released by jaguar the ''Kaaimans auction page itself , The WAE website and the bond book of cars written by Jason Barlow previously of topgear and of channel 4 driven and we have the words of Ian Callum in his Intercooler article so we have sources'' [[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]] ([[User talk:Aidenbliss789|talk]]) 21:42, 20 August 2023 (UTC)
:::@[[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]], can you give the links for each of these sources so we can consider them? -- [[User:DeFacto|DeFacto]] ([[User Talk:DeFacto|talk]]). 22:03, 20 August 2023 (UTC)
::::here is the link to the bond car book by Jason Barlow - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bond-Cars-Definitive-Jason-Barlow/dp/1785945149
::::here is the link to Kaaimans - https://www.kaaimans.com/current-stock/11470504-jaguar-c-x75-spectre-chassis-001/
::::here is the link to WAE - https://wae.com/casestudies/spectre-stunt-cars/
::::Here is the link to the official photo i talk about- https://car-images.bauersecure.com/wp-images/76/1040x0/0jaguarc-x75spectre.jpg?scale=down
::::and finally here is the link to the Ian callum article part 1 and 2  - https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/features/creating-the-jaguar-c-x75-part-one/
::::https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/features/creating-the-jaguar-c-x75-part-two/ [[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]] ([[User talk:Aidenbliss789|talk]]) 22:13, 20 August 2023 (UTC)

:::::I removed the nowiki tags from your post because they turned useful links into deadweight. It's usually against policy to edit someone else's post but exceptions are allowed for basic formatting.
:::::Looks to me like we have 1 concept car (by Jaguar) and 6 replicas (by WAE as Bond stunt cars). The count of 4 can obviously be ignored due to the photo of 6 stunt cars. Was the original concept car used in the Bond film or was it merely inspiration for the replicas? The replicas were fully functional cars but were they mechanically similar to the concept car or were they skin-deep, look-a-like copies? I'm assuming WAE had Jaguar's blessing to build them but did Jaguar have any input besides inspiration? [[User:Stepho-wrs|''' Stepho ''']] [[User Talk:Stepho-wrs|talk]]  22:06, 21 August 2023 (UTC)
::::::well from what i gather from this top gear mag article from 2015 "They build seven. Two are ‘star cars’, cosmetically perfect specimens with proper glitzy interiors; the other five are grafters, used for skidding about and doing the fun stuff" (https://www.topgear.com/car-news/bond-cars/bond-special-driving-spectres-very-evil-jaguar-c-x75) . Also i have been looking into what Jaguars input was other than the inspiration for the car and have come across only four things that jaguar did and that was to pick a handful of engineers to work with WAE as stated in the cars official development video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKAfScAxCDQ&ab_channel=Autocar) they also provided and developed the the C-X75’s 1.6-litre petrol four-pot along with providing jaguars own electric motors and they also worked on the cars cooling based around the jet turbines (https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/jaguar/c-x75-2013-2015)
::::::I also looked into what the WAE partnership with Jaguar was autocar say its an engineering partnership(https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/jaguar/c-x75-2013-2015) whereas Jaguar themselves call WAE a development partner (https://media.jaguar.com/news/2013/06/jaguar-c-x75-hybrid-supercar-prototype-showcases-technology-future)
::::::Also thanks for fixing the formatting and let me know if i missed anything [[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]] ([[User talk:Aidenbliss789|talk]]) 22:19, 22 August 2023 (UTC)

Jaguar C-X75

2023-08-20T22:24:21Z

Aidenbliss789: added a piece on the Confusion on how many C-X75 exist

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The '''Jaguar C-X75''' is a [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid-electric]], 2-seat, [[concept car]] produced by British automobile manufacturer [[Jaguar Cars]] in partnership with the derivative of the [[Formula One]] team, [[Williams Advanced Engineering]], which debuted at the [[2010 Paris Motor Show]]. The powertrain of the C-X75 concept is rated at {{cvt|778|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} through four [[YASA Motors|YASA]] electric motors,<ref>{{cite press release |title=YASA Motors' Work for Jaguar Land Rover Wins Industry Commendation |url=http://www.yasamotors.com/yasa-motors-work-for-jaguar-land-rover-recognised/ |publisher=YASA |date=2013-11-26 |access-date=2016-07-08}}</ref> each of which drives one of the four wheels. The batteries driving these motors are recharged using two [[diesel fuel|diesel]]-fed micro [[gas turbine]]s instead of a conventional [[four-stroke engine]].<ref name=MT092810>{{cite news|url=http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/paris/2010/1009_jaguar_c_x75_concept/index.html|title=First Look: Jaguar C-X75 Concept|work=[[Motor Trend]]|date=2010-09-28|access-date=2010-10-09|archive-date=11 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811162630/http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/paris/2010/1009_jaguar_c_x75_concept/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was described as a design study that would influence future design and technology.<ref name=CarmagOct2010/>

In May 2011 Jaguar announced a limited production of the C-X75 from 2013 to 2015, with a compact, forced induction petrol engine combined with electric motors instead of the micro gas turbines in the concept car. A maximum of 250 cars were planned to be built in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. The production version was expected to have an [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|50|km|abbr=in|0|round=5}}.<ref name=GCC050611/><ref name=BBC050611/> In December 2012, the company announced the cancellation of production due to the [[Great Recession]]. Five developmental prototypes were produced in the production car specifications in 2013.<ref name=CX75cancel>{{cite news|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/jaguar-c-x75-axed|title=Jaguar C-X75 axed|author=Mark Tisshaw|work=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]]|date=2012-12-11|access-date=2012-12-11}}</ref> The car was featured in the 2015 film ''[[Spectre (2015 film)|Spectre]]'', the twenty-fourth [[James Bond in film|''James Bond'' film]] in which seven cars were supplied to the film makers.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jaguar-c-x75-star-new-james-bond-film-spectre |title=Jaguar C X75 in James Bond film Spectre |first=Darren |last=Moss |work=Autocar |date=2015-02-09 |access-date= 2015-02-14}}</ref>

==Engine and performance==
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In terms of performance, Jaguar envisioned a goal of their future sports car reaching {{Convert|330|km/h|abbr=on|0}} and accelerating from {{Convert|0|to|100|km/h|abbr=on|0}} in 2.9 seconds and {{Convert|80|to|145|km/h|abbr=on|0}} in 2.3 seconds. It is powered by four {{convert|145|kW|abbr=on|0}} electric motors – one for each wheel – which have a total of {{convert|780|hp|abbr=on|0}} and a total torque output of {{convert|1600|Nm|abbr=on|0}}. Inherent in the drivetrain is the ability to independently drive each wheel across the full speed range, known as [[Torque Vectoring]].<ref name=NYT0929>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/29/paris-auto-show-jaguar-c-x75-concept-is-a-205-m-p-h-hybrid/?scp=1&sq=Jaguar%20C-X75&st=cse|title=Jaguar C-X75 Concept Is a 205-M.P.H. Hybrid|author=Jerry Garrett|work=[[New York Times]]|date=2010-09-29|access-date=2010-10-06}}</ref><ref name=GCC0930>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/09/cx75-20100930.html|title=Jaguar Introduces C-X75 Gas Micro-turbine Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2010-09-30|access-date=2010-10-06}}</ref> Each motor weighs {{convert|50|kg|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=CarmagOct2010>{{cite web|url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Jaguar-C-X75-concept-car-2010-first-official-pictures/ |title=Jaguar C-X75 concept (2010) diesel electric supercar |date=2010-10-01 |author=Tim Pollard |publisher=CAR magazine}}</ref>

The micro gas turbines from [[Bladon Jets]] generate enough electricity to extend the range of the car to {{Convert|900|km|abbr=in|0}} while producing 28 grams of {{CO2}} per kilometre on the EU test cycle. While running solely on battery power, the C-X75 has an [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|110|km|abbr=in|0}}.<ref name=NYT0929/><ref name=GCC0930/> Among other advantages, the micro turbines used in the C-X75 can be run on a range of fuels including [[diesel fuel|diesel]], [[biofuel]]s, [[compressed natural gas]] and [[liquid petroleum gas]].<ref name=GCC0930/> The 15 kWh lithium ion battery pack weighs {{convert|185|kg||abbr=on}}.<ref name=CarmagOct2010/> Jaguar estimated an average carbon emission of 28 g/km on European test cycle, however, the carbon emission is around 150g/km if the turbines are running.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideline.com/jaguar/jaguar-c-x75-concept-first-drive.html |title=Jaguar C-X75 Concept First Drive |date=2010-12-03 |author= Steve Cropley |publisher=Edmunds InsideLine }}</ref>

Jaguar also focused on the aerodynamics in order to improve performance. For example, the carbon-fibre rear diffuser that guides airflow from under the car creating down-force, and includes an active aerofoil and is lowered automatically as speed increases. Moreover, the C-X75 features an extruded and bonded, aerospace-inspired, aluminium chassis, saving weight and improving sustainability and performance.<ref name=GCC0930/>

==Production==
In May 2011 Jaguar unveiled plans to produce the C-X75; the company had planned to produce a maximum of 250 cars in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. The decision was part of a {{GBP|5 billion}} investment plan, announced by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in March 2011 at the [[Geneva Motor Show]], to launch 40 "''significant new products''" over the next five years. The model was scheduled to be built from 2013 until 2015, although it had not yet been decided where the production would take place.<ref name=GCC050611>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/05/cx75-20110506.html#tp|title=Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams F1|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2011-05-06|access-date=2011-05-06}}</ref><ref name=BBC050611>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13307919|title=Jaguar to build £700,000 hybrid supercar with Williams|author=Jorn Madslien|work=[[BBC News]]|date=2011-05-06|access-date=2011-05-06}}</ref>

The C-X75 was to be built without the micro-turbines, instead, the production version would use a downsized, forced induction petrol engine, with one electric motor at each axle. In order to create a lightweight strong structure, the chassis was planned to be made of [[carbon-fibre]], and the engine was to be mid-mounted for optimum weight distribution and to retain the concept's silhouette. The C-X75 production version was expected to deliver {{CO2}} emissions of less than 99 g/km, a sub-three second 0–60 mph acceleration time, a top speed in excess of {{Convert|200|mph}} and a reduced [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|50|km|abbr=in|0}} as compared to the {{Convert|110|km|abbr=in|0}} for the concept car.<ref name=GCC050611/>

==Cancellation==
In December 2012, Jaguar's Global Brand Director announced the cancellation of production due to the then still ongoing [[2008–2012 global recession]], as the carmaker considered that "it seems the wrong time to launch an £800,000 to £1 million supercar". The company expected to take advantage of part of the investment in the C-X75 development by using the C-X75 technology in future Jaguar cars. The [[Jaguar F-Type]] and the [[Jaguar I-Pace]] were heavily influenced from the C-X75 and carried over many design cues and technological features from it. Jaguar announced its decision to continue working on five prototypes to be developed until May 2013. These prototypes featured a 1.6-litre [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] and [[supercharger|supercharged]] [[inline-4|inline-4 engine]] coupled with two YASA electric motors placed on each axle of the car. The powertrain had a combined power output of {{cvt|890|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} at 9,000 rpm and helped the car achieve speeds up to {{cvt|200|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}. Up to three of these prototypes were then sold at auction, while one went to a future Jaguar museum, and one was kept by Jaguar for running demonstrations. One of these prototypes was also featured in the 2015 James Bond film, Spectre.<ref name=CX75cancel/>

==Appearance in ''Spectre''==
[[File:GLOBAL UNVEILING OF JAGUAR LAND ROVER BOND CARS (21270366798).jpg |thumb |One of the seven C-X75s used in filming ''Spectre''|left]]

A Jaguar C-X75 (painted in dark orange) appears in the 2015 James Bond film [[Spectre (2015 film)|''Spectre'']] as Mr. Hinx's car (licensed ROMA 860K). It takes part in a car chase around Rome against James Bond, who drives an [[Aston Martin DB10]]. Jaguar supplied seven examples to the filmmakers. Although the cars are visually faithful to the original C-X75 concept, they are mechanically unrelated. According to JLR Special Vehicle Operations chief John Edwards, the cars are "constructed around a spaceframe built to [[World Rally Championship]] spec" and powered by a dry sump V8 engine.<ref name="fourteen">{{cite news |url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/jaguar-c-x75-stunt-car-from-bond-film-spectre-heads-to-auction-01572550200 |title=Jaguar C-X75 Stunt Car From Bond Film 'Spectre' Heads to Auction |first=Fang |last=Block |work=Barron's |location=US |date=11 November 2019 |access-date=13 June 2020}}</ref> Although this new appearance of the C-X75 led to speculation that production plans for the car were being revived, Edwards was quoted as saying "the film was an opportunity to showcase C-X75, but it doesn’t mean a change in strategy."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-db10-special-gaydon-love |title=Aston Martin DB10 special – from Gaydon with love |first=Mark |last=Tisshaw |work=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] |date=2015-10-16 |access-date=2015-10-27}}</ref> The car was built in collaboration with [[Williams Advanced Engineering]].<ref name="sp">{{cite news |url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/jaguar/jaguar-c-x75-2013-review/ |title=Jaguar C-X75 (2013) review |first=Ben |last=Pulman |work=CAR magazine |date=2013-06-21 |access-date=2018-03-12}}</ref>

==Confusion on how many C-X75 exist ==

There is confusion on how many C-X75 exist. ''WAE (who worked on the cars ) say on their [https://wae.com/casestudies/spectre-stunt-cars/ website] says six and seven cars were produced however an official [https://car-images.bauersecure.com/wp-images/76/1040x0/0jaguarc-x75spectre.jpg?scale=down photo] taken by jaguar shows 6 cars to exist . [https://www.kaaimans.com/current-stock/11470504-jaguar-c-x75-spectre-chassis-001/ Kaaimans](who are selling one of the cars), says only 4 cars had been produced furthermore this is an agreed upon number by the cars designer [[Ian Callum|Ian callum]] in a two part [https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/features/creating-the-jaguar-c-x75-part-one/ article] where he states four were built specifically for the film. However in the book [[Bond Cars: The Definitive History]] written by [[Jason Barlow]] it says there is 7 cars but doesn't distinguish between V8-powered stunt cars and the engineering prototypes the 7 cars is an agreed on number by a [https://twitter.com/OctaneMark/status/1692184498090246155?s=20 Octane article] that came out around the time of the release of Spectre''

==See also==
* [[Jaguar C-X16]] – Jaguar's smaller 2011 hybrid 2-seat sports car concept
* [[List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Jaguar C-X75}}
* {{Official website}}
* [https://www.jaguarheritage.com/car/2012-c-x75-plug-in-parallel-hybrid-hyper-car/ C-X75 page at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust]

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Talk:Jaguar C-X75

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{{dyktalk|14 October|2010|entry=... that to honour [[Jaguar Cars]]' 75th anniversary, the carmaker developed the '''[[Jaguar C-X75]]''', a [[plug-in hybrid]] two-seat [[concept car]] which debuted at the [[2010 Paris Motor Show]]?}}

==Real or not real==
errrm ... seriously guys, it's a concept car. that means, currently, that it doesn't actually have turbines in it! anybody feel like editing this breathless article to reflect reality? 15:53, 12 December 2010 110.175.57.184 

: It doesn't mean that at all. Some concept cars are sketches, some are painted bodyshells, some are non-production hand-made one-offs, but basically drivable cars as described. I have no idea what state the Jaguar is at, but as you aren't citing any refs yourself, I doubt that you do either. [[User:Andy Dingley|Andy Dingley]] ([[User talk:Andy Dingley|talk]]) 11:45, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

::'Concept car' just means that it is demonstrating a concept. As Andy said, it may be real or just a mockup but this is not inherent in the term 'concept car'. The only concrete thing that can be said is that it is not a production car - at least not yet. I followed up all the references and everyone of them had terms like 'is', 'does', 'has' - all in the present tense. Combined with photos taken at the auto show that show a very real looking car and no mention of words like 'mockup' and 'will have', I take this to mean that the car is a very real and complete one-off. [[User:Stepho-wrs|''' Stepho ''']] ([[User Talk:Stepho-wrs|talk]]) 14:06, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

:::It ''is'' drivable. CAR magazine's European editor Georg Kacher drove it, turbines and all, in Spain shortly after the 2010 Paris show. Not very far, or very fast, but enough to prove that it works. [[User:Mr Larrington|Mr Larrington]] ([[User talk:Mr Larrington|talk]]) 14:21, 12 August 2011 (UTC)

::::Can you supply the reference for this? Thanks. [[User:Stepho-wrs|''' Stepho ''']] [[User Talk:Stepho-wrs|talk]]  16:23, 12 August 2011 (UTC)

:::::It's in a 2010 issue of CAR magazine but I can't remember off the top my head ''which'' issue. I'll try to remember to dredge it out over this weekend. [[User:Mr Larrington|Mr Larrington]] ([[User talk:Mr Larrington|talk]]) 15:03, 25 November 2011 (UTC)

==It's all a bit subjunctive now==

Given the cancellation of the production version should we (a) eliminate the detailed speculative claims for the performance of the production car or (b) find some way of wording it so as to indicate that the claims will never be put to the test? [[User:Greglocock|Greglocock]] ([[User talk:Greglocock|talk]]) 00:01, 13 December 2012 (UTC)
:Fully agree. I will go with option b.--[[User:Mariordo|Mariordo]] ([[User talk:Mariordo|talk]]) 00:30, 13 December 2012 (UTC)

== should we really list how many cars got made due to conflicting information ==

I ask this question ''due to conflicting info from WAE (who worked on the cars ) a Jaguar official photo, Kaaimans(who are selling one of the cars), the bond car book and Ian Callum. The WAE website says six and seven cars were produced however that is contradictory info due to Jaguar photographing 6 of them in an official photo. we also have Kaaimans who is selling one of the cars saying there are "four stunt cars built" However in the Bond Car book, it says there is 7 but doesn't distinguish between V8-powered stunt cars and the engineering prototypes and then we come to Ian Callum who said in two part article posted by The Intercooler titled Creating the Jaguar C-X75 he claims that four were built specifically for the film.'' [[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]] ([[User talk:Aidenbliss789|talk]]) 20:06, 20 August 2023 (UTC)

:@[[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]], if you can cite reliable sources supporting those different numbers, then a summary of the confusion could be written in the article maybe? -- [[User:DeFacto|DeFacto]] ([[User Talk:DeFacto|talk]]). 20:47, 20 August 2023 (UTC)
::well we have photos from the set of bond and the photos released by jaguar the ''Kaaimans auction page itself , The WAE website and the bond book of cars written by Jason Barlow previously of topgear and of channel 4 driven and we have the words of Ian Callum in his Intercooler article so we have sources'' [[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]] ([[User talk:Aidenbliss789|talk]]) 21:42, 20 August 2023 (UTC)
:::@[[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]], can you give the links for each of these sources so we can consider them? -- [[User:DeFacto|DeFacto]] ([[User Talk:DeFacto|talk]]). 22:03, 20 August 2023 (UTC)
::::here is the link to the bond car book by Jason Barlow -<nowiki>https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bond-Cars-Definitive-Jason-Barlow/dp/1785945149</nowiki>
::::here is the link to Kaaimans -<nowiki>https://www.kaaimans.com/current-stock/11470504-jaguar-c-x75-spectre-chassis-001/</nowiki>
::::here is the link to WAE - <nowiki>https://wae.com/casestudies/spectre-stunt-cars/</nowiki>
::::Here is the link to the official photo i talk about- <nowiki>https://car-images.bauersecure.com/wp-images/76/1040x0/0jaguarc-x75spectre.jpg?scale=down</nowiki>
::::and finally here is the link to the Ian callum article part 1 and 2 - <nowiki>https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/features/creating-the-jaguar-c-x75-part-one/</nowiki>
::::<nowiki>https://www.the-intercooler.com/library/features/creating-the-jaguar-c-x75-part-two/</nowiki> [[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]] ([[User talk:Aidenbliss789|talk]]) 22:13, 20 August 2023 (UTC)

Talk:Jaguar C-X75

2023-08-20T21:42:33Z

Aidenbliss789: /* should we really list how many cars got made due to conflicting information */ Reply

Talk:Jaguar C-X75

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Jaguar C-X75

2023-08-20T19:56:41Z

Aidenbliss789: had to remove how many were made due to conflicting info from WAE (who worked on the cars ) a Jaguar official photo, Kaaimans(who are selling one of the cars), and the bond car book. The WAE website says six and seven cars were produced however that is contradictory info due to Jaguar photographing 6 of them in an official photo. we also have Kaaimans who is selling one of the cars saying there are "four stunt cars built" However in the Bond Car book, it says there is 7

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The '''Jaguar C-X75''' is a [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid-electric]], 2-seat, [[concept car]] produced by British automobile manufacturer [[Jaguar Cars]] in partnership with the derivative of the [[Formula One]] team, [[Williams Advanced Engineering]], which debuted at the [[2010 Paris Motor Show]]. The powertrain of the C-X75 concept is rated at {{cvt|778|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} through four [[YASA Motors|YASA]] electric motors,<ref>{{cite press release |title=YASA Motors' Work for Jaguar Land Rover Wins Industry Commendation |url=http://www.yasamotors.com/yasa-motors-work-for-jaguar-land-rover-recognised/ |publisher=YASA |date=2013-11-26 |access-date=2016-07-08}}</ref> each of which drives one of the four wheels. The batteries driving these motors are recharged using two [[diesel fuel|diesel]]-fed micro [[gas turbine]]s instead of a conventional [[four-stroke engine]].<ref name=MT092810>{{cite news|url=http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/paris/2010/1009_jaguar_c_x75_concept/index.html|title=First Look: Jaguar C-X75 Concept|work=[[Motor Trend]]|date=2010-09-28|access-date=2010-10-09|archive-date=11 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811162630/http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/paris/2010/1009_jaguar_c_x75_concept/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was described as a design study that would influence future design and technology.<ref name=CarmagOct2010/>

In May 2011 Jaguar announced a limited production of the C-X75 from 2013 to 2015, with a compact, forced induction petrol engine combined with electric motors instead of the micro gas turbines in the concept car. A maximum of 250 cars were planned to be built in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. The production version was expected to have an [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|50|km|abbr=in|0|round=5}}.<ref name=GCC050611/><ref name=BBC050611/> In December 2012, the company announced the cancellation of production due to the [[Great Recession]]. Five developmental prototypes were produced in the production car specifications in 2013.<ref name=CX75cancel>{{cite news|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/jaguar-c-x75-axed|title=Jaguar C-X75 axed|author=Mark Tisshaw|work=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]]|date=2012-12-11|access-date=2012-12-11}}</ref> The car was featured in the 2015 film ''[[Spectre (2015 film)|Spectre]]'', the twenty-fourth [[James Bond in film|''James Bond'' film]] in which seven cars were supplied to the film makers.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/jaguar-c-x75-star-new-james-bond-film-spectre |title=Jaguar C X75 in James Bond film Spectre |first=Darren |last=Moss |work=Autocar |date=2015-02-09 |access-date= 2015-02-14}}</ref>

==Engine and performance==
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In terms of performance, Jaguar envisioned a goal of their future sports car reaching {{Convert|330|km/h|abbr=on|0}} and accelerating from {{Convert|0|to|100|km/h|abbr=on|0}} in 2.9 seconds and {{Convert|80|to|145|km/h|abbr=on|0}} in 2.3 seconds. It is powered by four {{convert|145|kW|abbr=on|0}} electric motors – one for each wheel – which have a total of {{convert|780|hp|abbr=on|0}} and a total torque output of {{convert|1600|Nm|abbr=on|0}}. Inherent in the drivetrain is the ability to independently drive each wheel across the full speed range, known as [[Torque Vectoring]].<ref name=NYT0929>{{cite news|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/29/paris-auto-show-jaguar-c-x75-concept-is-a-205-m-p-h-hybrid/?scp=1&sq=Jaguar%20C-X75&st=cse|title=Jaguar C-X75 Concept Is a 205-M.P.H. Hybrid|author=Jerry Garrett|work=[[New York Times]]|date=2010-09-29|access-date=2010-10-06}}</ref><ref name=GCC0930>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2010/09/cx75-20100930.html|title=Jaguar Introduces C-X75 Gas Micro-turbine Extended Range Electric Vehicle Concept|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2010-09-30|access-date=2010-10-06}}</ref> Each motor weighs {{convert|50|kg|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=CarmagOct2010>{{cite web|url=http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Jaguar-C-X75-concept-car-2010-first-official-pictures/ |title=Jaguar C-X75 concept (2010) diesel electric supercar |date=2010-10-01 |author=Tim Pollard |publisher=CAR magazine}}</ref>

The micro gas turbines from [[Bladon Jets]] generate enough electricity to extend the range of the car to {{Convert|900|km|abbr=in|0}} while producing 28 grams of {{CO2}} per kilometre on the EU test cycle. While running solely on battery power, the C-X75 has an [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|110|km|abbr=in|0}}.<ref name=NYT0929/><ref name=GCC0930/> Among other advantages, the micro turbines used in the C-X75 can be run on a range of fuels including [[diesel fuel|diesel]], [[biofuel]]s, [[compressed natural gas]] and [[liquid petroleum gas]].<ref name=GCC0930/> The 15 kWh lithium ion battery pack weighs {{convert|185|kg||abbr=on}}.<ref name=CarmagOct2010/> Jaguar estimated an average carbon emission of 28 g/km on European test cycle, however, the carbon emission is around 150g/km if the turbines are running.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideline.com/jaguar/jaguar-c-x75-concept-first-drive.html |title=Jaguar C-X75 Concept First Drive |date=2010-12-03 |author= Steve Cropley |publisher=Edmunds InsideLine }}</ref>

Jaguar also focused on the aerodynamics in order to improve performance. For example, the carbon-fibre rear diffuser that guides airflow from under the car creating down-force, and includes an active aerofoil and is lowered automatically as speed increases. Moreover, the C-X75 features an extruded and bonded, aerospace-inspired, aluminium chassis, saving weight and improving sustainability and performance.<ref name=GCC0930/>

==Production==
In May 2011 Jaguar unveiled plans to produce the C-X75; the company had planned to produce a maximum of 250 cars in partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering. The decision was part of a {{GBP|5 billion}} investment plan, announced by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in March 2011 at the [[Geneva Motor Show]], to launch 40 "''significant new products''" over the next five years. The model was scheduled to be built from 2013 until 2015, although it had not yet been decided where the production would take place.<ref name=GCC050611>{{cite web|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/05/cx75-20110506.html#tp|title=Jaguar to build C-X75 hybrid supercar with Williams F1|publisher=[[Green Car Congress]]|date=2011-05-06|access-date=2011-05-06}}</ref><ref name=BBC050611>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13307919|title=Jaguar to build £700,000 hybrid supercar with Williams|author=Jorn Madslien|work=[[BBC News]]|date=2011-05-06|access-date=2011-05-06}}</ref>

The C-X75 was to be built without the micro-turbines, instead, the production version would use a downsized, forced induction petrol engine, with one electric motor at each axle. In order to create a lightweight strong structure, the chassis was planned to be made of [[carbon-fibre]], and the engine was to be mid-mounted for optimum weight distribution and to retain the concept's silhouette. The C-X75 production version was expected to deliver {{CO2}} emissions of less than 99 g/km, a sub-three second 0–60 mph acceleration time, a top speed in excess of {{Convert|200|mph}} and a reduced [[all-electric range]] of {{Convert|50|km|abbr=in|0}} as compared to the {{Convert|110|km|abbr=in|0}} for the concept car.<ref name=GCC050611/>

==Cancellation==
In December 2012, Jaguar's Global Brand Director announced the cancellation of production due to the then still ongoing [[2008–2012 global recession]], as the carmaker considered that "it seems the wrong time to launch an £800,000 to £1 million supercar". The company expected to take advantage of part of the investment in the C-X75 development by using the C-X75 technology in future Jaguar cars. The [[Jaguar F-Type]] and the [[Jaguar I-Pace]] were heavily influenced from the C-X75 and carried over many design cues and technological features from it. Jaguar announced its decision to continue working on five prototypes to be developed until May 2013. These prototypes featured a 1.6-litre [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] and [[supercharger|supercharged]] [[inline-4|inline-4 engine]] coupled with two YASA electric motors placed on each axle of the car. The powertrain had a combined power output of {{cvt|890|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} at 9,000 rpm and helped the car achieve speeds up to {{cvt|200|mph|kph|0|abbr=on}}. Up to three of these prototypes were then sold at auction, while one went to a future Jaguar museum, and one was kept by Jaguar for running demonstrations. One of these prototypes was also featured in the 2015 James Bond film, Spectre.<ref name=CX75cancel/>

==Appearance in ''Spectre''==
[[File:GLOBAL UNVEILING OF JAGUAR LAND ROVER BOND CARS (21270366798).jpg |thumb |One of the seven C-X75s used in filming ''Spectre''|left]]

A Jaguar C-X75 (painted in dark orange) appears in the 2015 James Bond film [[Spectre (2015 film)|''Spectre'']] as Mr. Hinx's car (licensed ROMA 860K). It takes part in a car chase around Rome against James Bond, who drives an [[Aston Martin DB10]]. Jaguar supplied seven examples to the filmmakers. Although the cars are visually faithful to the original C-X75 concept, they are mechanically unrelated. According to JLR Special Vehicle Operations chief John Edwards, the cars are "constructed around a spaceframe built to [[World Rally Championship]] spec" and powered by a dry sump V8 engine.<ref name="fourteen">{{cite news |url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/jaguar-c-x75-stunt-car-from-bond-film-spectre-heads-to-auction-01572550200 |title=Jaguar C-X75 Stunt Car From Bond Film 'Spectre' Heads to Auction |first=Fang |last=Block |work=Barron's |location=US |date=11 November 2019 |access-date=13 June 2020}}</ref> Although this new appearance of the C-X75 led to speculation that production plans for the car were being revived, Edwards was quoted as saying "the film was an opportunity to showcase C-X75, but it doesn’t mean a change in strategy."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/aston-martin-db10-special-gaydon-love |title=Aston Martin DB10 special – from Gaydon with love |first=Mark |last=Tisshaw |work=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] |date=2015-10-16 |access-date=2015-10-27}}</ref> The car was built in collaboration with [[Williams Advanced Engineering]].<ref name="sp">{{cite news |url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/jaguar/jaguar-c-x75-2013-review/ |title=Jaguar C-X75 (2013) review |first=Ben |last=Pulman |work=CAR magazine |date=2013-06-21 |access-date=2018-03-12}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Jaguar C-X16]] – Jaguar's smaller 2011 hybrid 2-seat sports car concept
* [[List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Jaguar C-X75}}
* {{Official website}}
* [https://www.jaguarheritage.com/car/2012-c-x75-plug-in-parallel-hybrid-hyper-car/ C-X75 page at the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust]

{{Jaguar modern timeline}}
{{Gas turbine vehicles}}

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[[Category:Coupés]]
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Jaguar XJ

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{{short description|Series of British luxury cars (1968–2019)}}
{{use British English|date=April 2019}}
{{use dmy dates|date=October 2021}}
{{Infobox automobile
| image = Jaguar XJ vs. Jetman - World-First Desert Drag Race (22928441043) (cropped).jpg
| name = Jaguar XJ
| caption = Jaguar XJR (X351)
| manufacturer = [[Jaguar Cars]]
| production = 1968–2019
| class = [[Full-size]] [[luxury car]] ([[F-segment|F]])
| layout = [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
}}

The '''Jaguar XJ''' is a series of full-size [[luxury car]]s produced by British automobile manufacturer [[Jaguar Cars]] (becoming [[Jaguar Land Rover]] in 2013) from 1968 to 2019. It was produced across five basic platform generations (debuting in 1968, 1986, 1994, 2003, and 2009) with various updated derivatives of each. From 1970, it was Jaguar's flagship four-door model. The original model was the last Jaguar [[Sedan (automobile)|saloon]] to have had the input of [[Sir William Lyons]], the company's founder, and the model has been featured in countless media and high-profile appearances.<ref>{{cite web |last=Capparella |first=Joey |date=3 May 2018 |title=A Visual History of the Jaguar XJ's 50 Years of Elegance |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g20127350/a-visual-history-of-the-jaguar-xjs-50-years-of-elegance/ |access-date=28 March 2023 |website=Car and Driver}}</ref>

==Series 1, 2, and 3 (1968–1992)==
===Overview===
The first generation Jaguar XJ was produced for a total period of 24 years, with two major facelifts – in 1973 and in 1979, with a raised front bumper and less tall grilles.

For four years, the 1968 introduced XJ was always a four-door, straight-six saloon on a {{convert |108.75|in |m|2|abbr=on|order=flip}} wheelbase. In 1972, a more spacious, 4 in (10cm) longer wheelbase (LWB) option, and a 5.3 litre V{{nbh}}12 engine were added. On the XJ series II (from 1973), the standard wheelbase (SWB) saloons were cancelled in 1974 – but a SWB two-door (series II only) coupé was sold from 1975–1978.

The 1979 series III saloons received a redesigned [[greenhouse (car)|greenhouse]] (upper body) and bumpers. The 6{{nbh}}cylinder series III models were replaced by the second generation Jaguar XJ in 1987, but the V{{nbh}}12 models not until 1992.

==={{anchor|Series 1}}Series 1 (1968–1973)===
{{Infobox automobile
|name=XJ Series I
|image=1973 Jaguar XJ6 (Series I) 4.2 SWB sedan (2015-08-02) 01.jpg
|aka={{ubl
|Jaguar XJ6/XJ12
|[[Daimler Sovereign]]
|[[Daimler Double-Six]]
}}
|production=1968–1973 82,126 produced
|assembly = [[Coventry]], England
|predecessor={{ubl
|[[Jaguar Mark 2|Jaguar 240, Jaguar 340]]
|[[Daimler 250]]
|[[Jaguar S-Type (1963)|Jaguar S-Type]]
|[[Jaguar 420 and Daimler Sovereign (1966–69)|Jaguar 420 and Daimler Sovereign]]
|[[Jaguar Mark X#420G|Jaguar 420G]]
}}
|engine={{ubl
|2.8 L [[Jaguar XK6 engine|''XK6'' I6]]
|4.2 L ''[[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]]'' I6
|5.3 L ''[[Jaguar V12 engine|Jaguar V12]]'' (from 1972)
}}
|transmission={{ubl
|3-speed ''[[Borg-Warner 35 transmission|Borg-Warner Model 8]]'' [[automatic transmission|automatic]] (1968–1970)
|3-speed ''Borg-Warner Model 12'' automatic (1970 onwards)
}}
|body_style=4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]
| length = {{ubl
|{{convert|189.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|'''LWB (sold from 1972):'''
{{convert|193.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
}}
| width = {{convert|69.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| height = {{convert|52.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| weight =
| wheelbase = {{ubl
|{{convert|108.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|'''LWB (sold from 1972):''' {{convert|112.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
}}
|sp=uk
| designer = [[William Heynes]], [[William Lyons]]
}}
The XJ6, using the 2.8-litre ({{convert|2792|cc|cuin|abbr=on}}) and 4.2-litre ({{convert|4235|cc|cuin|abbr=on}}) [[straight-six]] cylinder versions of Jaguar's renowned [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK engine]], replaced most of Jaguar's saloons – which, in the 1960s, had expanded to four separate ranges. Apart from the engines, the front and rear suspensions carried over from previous models as well: the widest version of [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Jaguar's IRS unit]] from the [[Jaguar Mark X|Mark X]], and the subframe-mounted independent front suspension first seen in the 1955 [[Jaguar Mark 1|Mark 1]], with new anti-dive geometry.

[[File:1973 Jaguar XJ6 (Series I) 4.2 SWB sedan (2015-08-02) 02.jpg|thumb|left|An early model of the Series 1 Jaguar XJ6]]
An upmarket version was marketed under the [[Daimler Company|Daimler]] brand as the [[Daimler Sovereign]], continuing the name from the [[Jaguar 420 and Daimler Sovereign (1966–69)|Daimler version of the Jaguar 420]]. The car was introduced in September 1968. Power-assisted steering and leather upholstery were standard on the 2.8 L De Luxe and 4.2 L models. Air conditioning was offered as an optional extra on the 4.2 L Daimler versions, which were launched in October 1969 in a series of television advertisements featuring Sir William. In these advertisements, he referred to the car as "the finest Jaguar ever". An unusual feature inherited from the [[Jaguar Mark X|Mark X]] and [[Jaguar S-Type (1963)|S-Type]] saloons was the twin fuel tanks, positioned on each side of the boot, and filled using two separately lockable filler caps: one on the top of each wing above the rear wheel arches.<ref name="Autocar1971">{{cite magazine| title = Autotest Jaguar XJ6| series = 134|magazine=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] | volume = 3920| pages =6–10 |date = 13 May 1971}}</ref><ref>Private Motorcar Owner, Dec 1968, page 34-39.{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}</ref> Preliminary reviews of the car were favourable, noting the effective brakes and good ride quality.<ref>Private Motorcar Owner, Dec 1968, page 40.{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}</ref>

In March 1970, it was announced that the Borg-Warner Model 8 automatic transmission, which the XJ6 had featured since 1968, would be replaced on the 4.2-litre XJ6 with the Borg-Warner Model 12.<ref name=Motor197003>{{cite magazine| title = News: New Automatic for XJ6|magazine=[[The Motor (magazine)|The Motor]]| volume = 3534| page =57 |date = 14 March 1970}}</ref> The new transmission had three different forward positions accessed via the selector lever, which effectively enabled performance oriented drivers to hold lower ratios at higher revs to achieve better acceleration.<ref name=Motor197003/> "Greatly improved shift quality" was also claimed for the new system.<ref name=Motor197003/> Around this time other, minor changes were made as well, such as moving the rear reflectors from beside to below the rear lights; on the interior the chrome gauge bezels were replaced with black ones, to cut down on distracting reflections. In 1972, the option of a long-wheelbase version, providing a 4-inch increase in leg room for passengers on the rear seats, became available.

[[File:Jaguar XJ12 Reg November 1972 5343cc.jpg|thumb|left|The Jaguar XJ12, launched during the summer of 1972, featured a simplified grille.]]
A high-performance version called the XJ12 was announced in July 1972, featuring a simplified grille treatment, and powered by a [[Jaguar V12 engine|Jaguar's 5.3 L V12 engine]] coupled to the Borg-Warner Model 12 transmission.{{cn|date=November 2020}} At the time, it was the only mass-produced 12-cylinder, four-door car in the world and, with a top speed of "around" {{convert|225|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}},{{cn|date=August 2020}} it was the "fastest full four-seater available in the world".{{cn|date=August 2020}}

Although it had been the manufacturer's intention from launch that the XJ would use the 12-cylinder engine its installation was nonetheless a tight fit, and providing adequate cooling had been a challenge for Jaguar's engineers.<ref name="Motor197207">{{cite magazine| title = Twelve for the XJ|magazine=[[The Motor (magazine)|The Motor]]| volume = 3652| pages =4–6|date = 12 July 1972}}</ref> Bonnet louvres such as those fitted on the 12-cylinder [[Jaguar E-Type|E Type]] were rejected and instead the XJ12 featured a complex "cross-flow" radiator divided into two separated horizontal sections supported with coolant feeder tanks at each end. The engine fan was geared to rotate at 1¼ times the speed of the engine, subject to a limiter which cut in at a fan speed of 1,700 rpm.<ref name="Motor197207" /> The fuel system incorporated a relief valve that returned fuel to the tank when pressure in the lines to the carburettors exceeded 1.5 psi, to reduce the risk of vapour locks occurring at the high operating temperatures, while the car's battery had its own thermostatically-controlled cooling fan.<ref name="Motor197207" />

[[File:XJ12 engine with injection.jpg|thumb|Injection engine in a Series 1 XJ12]]
3,228 Series 1 XJ12s were built. A badge-engineered version, the Daimler Double-Six, was introduced in 1972,<ref name=Robson>{{cite book | ref = grAZ | title = A-Z of Cars of the 1970s | last = Robson | first = Graham | publisher = Bay View Books | location = Bideford, Devon | page = 44 | date = 1990 | isbn = 978-1-87097-940-5 }}</ref> reviving the [[Daimler Company|Daimler]] model name of 1926–1938.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Total production figures for the Series 1
|-
! Model
! Production
|-
| Jaguar XJ6 2.8 swb
|align="right"| 19,322
|-
| Jaguar XJ6 4.2 swb
|align="right"| 59,077
|-
| Jaguar XJ6 4.2 lwb
|align="right"| 574
|-
| Jaguar XJ12 swb
|align="right"| 2,474
|-
| Jaguar XJ12 lwb
|align="right"| 754
|-
| Daimler Sovereign 2.8
|align="right"| 3,233
|-
| Daimler Sovereign 4.2 swb
|align="right"| 11,522
|-
| Daimler Sovereign 4.2 lwb
|align="right"| 386
|-
| Daimler Double Six swb
|align="right"| 534
|-
| Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas
|align="right"| 351
|- style="font-weight:bold"
| Total Production for Series 1
| style="text-align:right;"| 98,227
|}

===Series 2 (1973–1979)===
{{Infobox automobile
|name = XJ Series II
|image = 1974 Jaguar XJ6 (8268331136).jpg
|aka = {{ubl
|Jaguar XJ6 and XJ12
|Jaguar XJ 3.4, XJ 4.2 and XJ 5.3 <ref>The Jaguar Four-door Saloon Car Range. XJ 3.4, 4.2 and 5.3 (1976 UK XJ range brochure), Jaguar Cars, Coventry, England</ref>
|[[Daimler Sovereign]]
|[[Daimler Double-Six]]
}}
|production = 1973–1979 (1981) 91,227 produced
|assembly = {{ubl
|[[Coventry]], England
|[[Cape Town]], South Africa
|[[Nelson, New Zealand|Nelson]], New Zealand
}}
|engine = {{ubl
|2.8 L [[Jaguar XK6 engine|''XK6'' I6]]
|3.4 L ''[[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK6]]'' I6
|4.2 L ''[[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK6]]'' I6
|5.3 L ''[[Jaguar V12 engine|Jaguar V12]]''
}}
|transmission = {{ubl
|3-speed ''Borg-Warner Model 12'' automatic
|3-speed ''[[Turbo-Hydramatic#Super Turbine 400 / THM400 / 3L80 / 3L80HD|General Motors THM 400]]'' automatic (XJ12, from 1977 onwards)
}}
|body_style=4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]
| length = {{convert|194.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| width = {{convert|69.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| height = {{convert|54|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| weight = {{convert|3841|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| wheelbase = {{ubl
|'''SWB (only sold until 1974):''' {{convert|108.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|'''LWB (until 1974: thereafter all saloons):''' {{convert|112.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
}}
|sp=uk
| designer = [[William Heynes]]
}}

The XJ line received a facelift in Autumn 1973 for the 1974 model year, thereafter known as the Series II; retrospectively the earlier cars were referred to as the Series I. The 4.2 L XJ6 straight-6 engine (most popular in the United Kingdom) and the 5.3 L V12 XJ12 were continued with an addition of a {{cvt|3442|cc|L cc cuin|1|order=out}} version of the XK engine available from 1975. The Series II and Series II coupé were the last Jaguar models with direct input by Sir William Lyons before his retirement.<ref>{{cite web|title=JAGUAR XJ Evolution study|url=https://www.behance.net/gallery/78279785/JAGUAR-XJ-Evolution-study|date=31 March 2019|website=Behance}}</ref>

Initially, the Series II was offered with two wheelbases, but at the 1974 [[London Motor Show]] Jaguar announced the withdrawal of the standard wheelbase version: subsequent saloons all featured the extra 4 inches (10 cm) of passenger cabin length hitherto featured only on the long-wheelbase model.<ref name=DailyExpressMotorShowReviewOct1974re1975>{{cite magazine |editor-last=Cardew |editor-first=Basil |magazine=Daily Express Motor Show Review 1975 Cars |title=Jaguar XJ6 L |page=24 |date=October 1974}}</ref> By this time, the first customer deliveries of the two-door coupe, which retained the shorter standard-wheelbase (and which had already been formally launched more than a year earlier) were only months away.

Series II cars are visually differentiated from their predecessors by raised front bumpers to meet US crash safety regulations, which necessitated a smaller grille, complemented by a discreet additional inlet directly below the bumper. The interior received a substantial update, including simplified heating and A/C systems to address criticisms of the complex and not very effective Series I systems.

In April 1975, the North American models got a slightly revised set of front bumpers which had rubber over-riders covering the full length of the bumper with embedded turn signals at each end, and the Zenith-Stromberg carburettors of the V12-powered cars were replaced by Bosch-Lucas electronic fuel injection. In 1978 the carburetors were similarly replaced with EFI in the 4.2 L 6-cylinder XJ6L. In May 1977, it was announced that the automatic transmission used behind the 12-cylinder engine would be changed to [[General Motors]]' three-speed ''[[Turbo-Hydramatic#Super Turbine 400 / THM400 / 3L80 / 3L80HD|Turbo-Hydramatic 400]]'' transmission, in place of the British-built [[Borg-Warner]] used hitherto.<ref name="AutoMotorundSport197711">{{cite magazine |title=Nachrichten aus der Technik: Jaguar mit amerikanischem Getriebe |language=de|trans-title=Tech News: Jaguar with an American transmission |magazine=[[Auto, Motor und Sport]] |volume = 11 |page=64 |date=25 May 1977}}</ref>

The 1978 UK model range included the Jaguar XJ 3.4, XJ 4.2, XJ 5.3, Daimler Sovereign 4.2, Double-Six 5.3, Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 and Double-Six Vanden Plas 5.3. In New Zealand, [[knock-down kit]]s of the Series II were assembled locally by the New Zealand Motor Corporation (NZMC) at their Nelson plant. In the last year of production in New Zealand (1978), a special 'SuperJag' (XJ6-SLE) model was produced which featured half leather, half dralon wide pleat seats, vinyl roof, chrome steel wheels and air conditioning as standard. New Zealand produced models featured speedometers in km/h, and the black vinyl mats sewn onto the carpets in the front footwells featured the [[British Leyland]] ''L'' logo.

Though worldwide production of the Series II ended in 1979, a number were produced in [[Cape Town]], South Africa until 1981.{{clarify|date=April 2019}} A total of 91,227 Series II models were produced, of which 14,226 were fitted with the V12 engine.

'''Engines'''
<ref name="How things work">{{cite web|url=http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1973-1979-jaguar-xj6-xj12-series-ii.htm/printable|website= Howstuffworks|title= 1973-1979 Jaguar XJ6/XJ12 Series II|access-date=13 April 2009}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Years
! Type
! Capacity
! Horsepower
|-
| 1973–75
| DOHC I-6
| 2,792 (171 cu. in.)
| 140 Cv/Din
|-
| 1975–79
| DOHC I-6
| 3,442 (210 cu. in.)
| 160 Cv/Din
|-
| 1973–79
| DOHC I-6
| 4,235 (258 cu. in.)
| 186 Cv/Din - 172 Cv/Din See Note
|-
| 1973–79
| SOHC V12
| 5,343 (326 cu. in.)
| 269 Cv/Din See Note
|}
Note that HP varies depending on emission standards imposed on particular vehicles

'''Production count'''
<ref name="How things work"/>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! XJ6
! XJ12
|-
| 1973
| 1,488
| 168
|-
| 1974
| 13,526
| 4,744
|-
| 1975
| 11,990
| 2,239
|-
| 1976
| 12,157
| 3,283
|-
| 1977
| 9,043
| 1,913
|-
| 1978
| 12,138
| 3,284
|-
| 1979
| 1,099
| 429
|-
! Total
! 61,441
! 16,060
|}

'''Short–long wheelbase'''
<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaguar XJ6 Production Numbers |work=jag-lovers.org |access-date=17 February 2019 |url= http://www.jag-lovers.org/books/old-xj6/production_numbers.html#Series%20II }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model
! Swb
! Lwb
|-
| Jaguar XJ6 3.4
| —
| 6,490
|-
| Jaguar XJ6 4.2
| 12,370
| 50,912
|-
| Jaguar XJ12 5.3
| —
| 14,226
|-
! Total
! 12,370
! 71,628
|}

===XJ Coupé===
{{Infobox automobile
|name = XJ-Coupé
|image = Jaguar (3573353408).jpg
|caption =
|aka = {{ubl
|Jaguar XJ-C, XJ6-C, XJ12-C
|Jaguar XJ4.2C<ref name=XJLovers_Coupes>[http://www.jag-lovers.org/xjlovers/coupes.html XJLovers Coupes, www.jag-lovers.org] Retrieved 25 September 2015</ref>
|Jaguar XJ5.3C<ref name=XJLovers_Coupes/>
|Daimler Sovereign Coupé
|Daimler Double-Six Coupé
}}
|production = 1975–1978 10,487 produced
|body_style=2-door [[coupé]]<ref name=DailyExpressMotorShowReviewOct1974re1975/>
|assembly = [[Coventry]], England
|engine = {{ubl
|4.2 L [[Jaguar XK6 engine|''XK6'' I6]]
|5.3 L ''[[Jaguar V12 engine|Jaguar V12]]''
}}
| length = {{convert|190.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| width = {{convert|69.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| height = {{convert|54.125|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| weight = {{convert|4050|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|108.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|sp=uk
| successor = [[Jaguar XJS#HE (1981–1991)|Jaguar XJS]] (Indirect)
| designer = [[William Heynes]]
}}

A 9,378 car production run of two-door XJ [[coupé]]s with a pillarless [[hardtop]] body called the XJ-C was built between 1975 and 1978. The car was originally shown at the [[London Motor Show]] in October 1973,<ref name=DailyExpressMotorShowReviewOct1973re1974>{{cite magazine |editor-last=Cardew |editor-first=Basil |magazine=Daily Express Motor Show Review 1974 Cars |title=Jaguar XJ12 Series Two |page=28 |date=October 1973}}</ref> but it subsequently became clear that it was not ready for production,{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} and the economic troubles resulting from the [[1973 oil crisis]] unfolding in the Western world at that time seemed to have reduced any sense of urgency about producing and selling the cars.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} It was reported{{Where|date=July 2011}} that problems with window sealing delayed production. XJ coupés finally started to emerge from Jaguar show-rooms some two years later.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} The coupé was based on the short-wheelbase version of the XJ. The coupé's elongated doors were made out of a lengthened standard XJ front door (the weld seams are clearly visible under the interior panels where two front door shells were grafted together with a single outer skin).{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} A few XJ-C cars were modified by Lynx Cars and Avon into a [[convertible (car)|convertible]] body style with a retractable canvas top, but this was not a factory product. Lynx conversions (16 in total) did benefit from powered tops. Both six and twelve-cylinder models were offered, 6,505 of the former and 1,873 of the latter were made. Even with the delay, these cars suffered from water leaks and wind noise.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} The delayed introduction, the labour-intensive work required by the modified saloon body, the higher price than the four-door car, and the early demise promulgated by the new [[Jaguar XJS|XJ-S]], all ensured a small production run.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}

All coupés came with a [[vinyl roof]] as standard. Since the coupé lacked B-pillars, the roof flexed enough that the paint used by Jaguar at the time would develop cracks.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} More modern paints do not suffer such problems, so when coupés are repainted it is advisable to remove the vinyl.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} Today many XJ-Cs thus no longer have their vinyl roof, which also minimises the threat of roof rust. Some owners also modified their XJ-C by changing to Series III bumpers.<ref>Images of Series III bumpers fitted to a Daimler [http://polishingpeanuts.com/about-pp/xj-coupe/upgrading-the-xj-c-with-series-iii-bumpers/ "XJ-C Coupe"]</ref> This lifted the front indicators from under the bumper and provided built in rear fog lights. A small number of [[Daimler Company|Daimler]] versions of the XJ-C were made. One prototype of the Daimler Vanden Plas XJ-C was also made; however, this version never went into production.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}

'''Production count'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xjc.com.au/story.htm |title=Welcome to the website dedicated to the Jaguar XJC |website= XJC.COM.AU - The XJC Story|access-date=13 April 2009}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model \ Year
! 1973
! 1974
! 1975
! 1976
! 1977
! 1978
! Total
|-
! 4.2 L Coupé
| 2
| 1
| 2,925
| 1,746
| 1,776
| 37
| 6,487
|-
! 5.3 L Coupé
| —
| 11
| 821
| 663
| 329
| 31
| 1,855
|-
! Daimler Sovereign Coupé
| —
| —
| 471
| 587
| 613
| 6
| 1,677
|-
! Daimler Double Six Coupé
| —
| 1
| 76
| 149
| 159
| 22
| 407
|-
! Total
! 2
! 13
! 4,293
! 3,145
! 2,877
! 96
! 10,426
|}
{{clear}}

==={{anchor|S3|SIII|Series 3|Series III|1979}} Series 3 (1979–1992)===
{{Infobox automobile
|name=XJ Series III
|image = Jaguar XJ12 registered December 1986 5343cc.JPG
|caption = Jaguar XJ12 Series III
|aka={{ubl
|Jaguar XJ6, XJ12
|[[Daimler Sovereign]]
|Daimler Vanden Plas
|[[Daimler Double-Six]]
|Double-Six Vanden Plas
|Jaguar Sovereign (from 1983)
|Jaguar Vanden Plas<ref>[http://www.jag-lovers.org/brochures/84range.html 1984 Jaguar Range brochure, page 24] Retrieved from www.jag-lovers.org on 14 August 2011</ref>
}}
|body_style=4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]
|assembly = [[Coventry]], England
|production=March 1979 – 30 November 1992 132,952 produced
|engine={{ubl
|3.4 L [[Jaguar XK6 engine|''XK6'' I6]]
|4.2 L ''[[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK6]]'' I6
|5.3 L ''[[Jaguar V12 engine|Jaguar V12]]''
}}
|sp=uk
| designer = [[Leonardo Fioravanti (engineer)|Leonardo Fioravanti]] and [[Lorenzo Ramaciotti]] at [[Pininfarina]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://driventowrite.com/2019/05/16/1979-1992-jaguar-xj-series-3-profile/ |title=Saving Grace |website= Driven To Write|first= Eóin |last=Doyle|date=16 April 2019|access-date=9 May 2023}}</ref>
}}
[[File:Jaguar Sovereign V12 (35893039600).jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of a Series III Jaguar Sovereign V12]]
The car was significantly facelifted again in April 1979, known as the Series III, incorporating a subtle exterior redesign by [[Pininfarina]]. Changes from the Series II included thicker and more incorporated rubber bumpers with decorative chrome only on the top edge, flush door handles, one-piece front door glass without a separate [[quarter glass|quarter light]], a grille with only vertical vanes, reverse lights moved from the boot plinth to the larger rear light clusters, and a revised roofline with narrower door frames and increased glass area. The option of a sunroof and cruise control were also offered for the first time. Also For the series 3 Jaguar asked Pirelli to develop a new tyre the Cinturato P5 to improve the handling and performance of these luxury cars in 205/70R15 Cinturato P5 for the 6 cylinder cars and 215/70R15 Cinturato P5 for the V12.

The 5.3 L [[V12 engine|V12]], 4.2 L and 3.4 L straight-six engines carried over from the Series II, with minor changes. The larger six-cylinder and V12 models incorporated [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]] fuel injection (made under licence by [[Lucas Automotive|Lucas]]) while the smaller six-cylinder remained carburetted. The smaller six-cylinder engine was never offered in the US, and the V12 was no longer offered there after 1980.

The 1979 UK model range included the Jaguar XJ6 3.4 and 4.2, XJ12 5.3, Daimler Sovereign 4.2 and Double-Six 5.3, and Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 and Double-Six Vanden Plas 5.3. In 1981, the cylinder heads of the V12 engine were replaced by the new Fireball high-compression design by Swiss racing driver [[Michael May (racing driver)|Michael May]], and were badged from this time onwards to 1985 as "HE" (High Efficiency) models.

In late 1981, the Daimler Sovereign and Double Six models received a minor interior upgrade for the 1982 model year with features similar to Vanden Plas models. Also for the 1982 model year, a top spec Jaguar Vanden Plas model was introduced in the US market. In late 1982, the interior of all Series III models underwent a minor update for the 1983 model year. A trip computer appeared for the first time and was fitted as standard on V12 models. A new and much sought-after alloy wheel featuring numerous distinctive circular holes was also introduced, commonly known as the "pepperpot" wheel. Pirelli tyres were also fitted as standard equipment.

For the 1984 model year, the Sovereign name was transferred from the Daimler marque to a new top-specification Jaguar model, the Jaguar Sovereign. A base Jaguar XJ12 was no longer available, with the V12 engine only being offered as a Jaguar Sovereign HE or Daimler Double Six. The Vanden Plas name was also dropped at the time in the UK market, due to Jaguar being split from British Leyland and privatised; the name was used on top-of-the-range [[Rover Company|Rover]]-branded cars. Daimler models became the Daimler 4.2 and Double Six and were the most luxurious XJ Series III models, being fully optioned with Vanden Plas spec interiors. The Vanden Plas trademark was retained by Jaguar in North America, and top-of-the-line XJs were still sold there with the Vanden Plas name. The 1984 UK model range included the Jaguar XJ6 3.4 and 4.2, Sovereign 4.2 and 5.3, and Daimler 4.2 and Double Six 5.3.

Production of the six-cylinder Series III XJs continued until early 1987, after which it was replaced by the all-new [[Jaguar XJ (XJ40)|XJ40]], while production of 12-cylinder Series III XJs continued until 1992. The last 100 cars built were numbered and sold in Canada as part of a special series commemorating the end of production. These 100 cars featured the option of having a brass plaque located in the cabin. It was the original purchaser's option to have this plaque, which also gave a number to the car, such as No. 5 of 100, fitted to the glove box, to the console woodwork or not fitted at all. This brass plaque initiative did not come from Jaguar in Coventry: it was a local effort by Jaguar Canada staff and the brass plaques were engraved locally.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}

132,952 Series III cars were built, 10,500 with the V12 engine. In total between 1968 and 1992 approximately 318,000 XJ6 and XJ12 cars were produced.

=== Technical specifications ===
{| class="wikitable collapsible"
! colspan=11 style="background:lavender;"| Technical data Jaguar XJ series 1 to 3 (European market except where stated)
|-
! style="width:10%;"|Jaguar
! style="width:9%;"|Series 1 2.8
! style="width:9%;"|Series 1 4.2
! style="width:9%;"|Series 1 XJ12
! style="width:9%;"|Series 2 2.8
! style="width:9%;"|Series 2 3.4
! style="width:9%;"|Series 2 4.2 & XJ6C
! style="width:9%;"|Series 2 XJ12 & XJ12C
! style="width:9%;"|Series 3 3.4
! style="width:9%;"|Series 3 4.2
! style="width:9%;"|Series 3 XJ12
|-
| Chassis code:  || style="text-align:center;"|1G || style="text-align:center;"|1L (LWB:2E) || style="text-align:center;"|1P (LWB: 2C) || style="text-align:center;"|2U || style="text-align:center;"|3A|| style="text-align:center;"|2N (LWB: 2T, XJC: 2J)|| style="text-align:center;"|2R (XJC: 2G) || style="text-align:center;"|A || style="text-align:center;"|P, R, N || style="text-align:center;"|W, Y, V, X

|-
| Produced:  || style="text-align:center;"|1968–1973 || style="text-align:center;"|1968–1973 || style="text-align:center;"|1972–1973 || style="text-align:center;"|1973–1974 || style="text-align:center;"|1975–1979 || style="text-align:center;"|1973–1979 || style="text-align:center;"|1973–1979 || style="text-align:center;"|1979–1984 || style="text-align:center;"|1979–1986 || style="text-align:center;"|1979–1992
|-
| Units sold*:  || style="text-align:center;"|19,426 || style="text-align:center;"|59,556 || style="text-align:center;"|3235 || style="text-align:center;"|170 || style="text-align:center;"|6490 || style="text-align:center;"|69,687 || style="text-align:center;"|16,099 || style="text-align:center;"|Unknown || style="text-align:center;"|122,453 || style="text-align:center;"|10,500
|-
| Engine: || style="text-align:center;"|2792 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |4235 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |5343 cc [[Jaguar V12 engine|V12]]|| style="text-align:center;" |2792 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |3442 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |4235 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |5343 cc [[Jaguar V12 engine|V12]]|| style="text-align:center;" |3442 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |4235 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |5343 cc [[Jaguar V12 engine|V12]]
|-
| Bore x stroke:  || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|83|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|86|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|92.07|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|106|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|90|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|70|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|83|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|86|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|83|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|106|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|92.07|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|106|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|90|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|70|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|83|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|106|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|92.07|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|106|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|90|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|70|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|-
| Max. power at rpm: || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|140|HP|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|186|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 4,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|250|HP|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|140|HP|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|161|HP|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 5,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|172|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 4,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|258|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 6,000, later {{convert|285|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 5,750 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|163|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 5,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|205|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 5,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|285|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 5,750, later {{convert|295|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 5,500
|-
| Max. torque at rpm: || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|192|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 4,250 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|313|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|408|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|192|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 4,250 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|256|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|313|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|408|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500, later {{convert|399|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|256|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|313|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|399|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500, later {{convert|432|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,250
|-
| Compression ratio:  || style="text-align:center;"|8.5: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|7.8: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|9.0: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|8.5: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|8.5: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|7.8: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|9.0: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|8.5: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|8.1: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|9.0: 1 later 12.5: 1
|-
| Fueling:  || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 2x [[SU Carburettor|SU]] HD8, later 2x [[SU Carburettor|SU]] HS8
(US 4.2: 2x Stromberg 175 CD)
| style="text-align:center;" | 4x [[Stromberg carburettor|Stromberg]] 175 CD || style="text-align:center;" | 2x [[SU Carburettor|SU]] HS8 || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 2x [[SU Carburettor|SU]] HIF7
(US 4.2: 2x Stromberg 175 CD)
| style="text-align:center;" | 4x [[Stromberg carburettor|Stromberg]] 175 CD, later Lucas EFI || style="text-align:center;" | 2x [[SU Carburettor|SU]] HIF7 || style="text-align:center;"| Lucas-Bosch [[Jetronic|L-Jetronic]] || style="text-align:center;"| Lucas EFI
|-
| Valvetrain:  || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[DOHC]] 12v, duplex chain || style="text-align:center;"| 2x [[SOHC]] 24v, duplex chain || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| [[DOHC]] 12v, duplex chain || style="text-align:center;"| 2x [[SOHC]] 24v, duplex chain || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[DOHC]] 12v, duplex chain || style="text-align:center;"| 2x [[SOHC]] 24v, duplex chain
|-
| Fuel tank capacity:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"| 2x {{Convert|47.7|L|usgal impgal|1|abbr=on}}<ref name="AKM 9006 Ed 5">{{cite book |author= |title=Series III Service Manual, AKM 9006 |edition=5th |publisher=Jaguar Cars Limited |date=1988}}</ref>{{rp|09—2}}
|-
| Cooling:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|Water cooling with engine driven fan
|-
| Transmission:  || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| RWD 4 speed manual with optional overdrive or Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic || style="text-align:center;"| RWD Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | RWD 4 speed manual with optional overdrive or Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic || style="text-align:center;"| RWD Borg-Warner/GM 3 speed automatic || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| RWD 5 speed manual or Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic || style="text-align:center;"| RWD GM 3 speed automatic
|-
| Electrical system:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"| 12 Volt negative earth
|-
| Front suspension:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"| Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilising bar, anti-dive geometry
|-
| Rear suspension::  || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], optional [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]] || style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]] || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], optional [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]] || style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]] || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], optional [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]] || style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]]
|-
| Brakes:  || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| Disc brakes (solid front and rear), power assisted || colspan="8" style="text-align:center;"| Disc brakes (vented front, solid rear), power assisted
|-
| Steering:  || style="text-align:center;"| Rack and pinion, optional power assistance || colspan="9" style="text-align:center;"| Rack and pinion, power assisted
|-
| Body structure:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"| Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) construction
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| Dry weight:  || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|1630|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|1775|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1760|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|1630|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|1685|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1775|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1810|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|1766|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1830|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|1930|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| Track:  || colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|1473|mm|in|abbr=on}} ||colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|1480|mm|in|abbr=on}} front {{convert|1495|mm|in|abbr=on}} rear<ref name="AKM 9006 Ed 5" />{{rp|09—2}}
|-
| Wheelbase:  || colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|2763|mm|in|abbr=on}} LWB: {{convert|2865|mm|in|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|2865|mm|in|abbr=on}} || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| SWB & XJC {{convert|2763|mm|in|abbr=on}} LWB: {{convert|2865|mm|in|abbr=on}} || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|2865|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| Length:  || colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|4843|mm|in|abbr=on}} LWB: {{convert|4945|mm|in|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|4945|mm|in|abbr=on}} || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| SWB & XJC {{convert|4843|mm|in|abbr=on}} LWB: {{convert|4945|mm|in|abbr=on}} || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|4959|mm|in|abbr=on}} USA & Canada: {{convert|5067|mm|in|abbr=on}}<ref name="AKM 9006 Ed 5" />{{rp|09—2}}
|-
| Width:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1770|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|-
| Height:  || colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1375|mm|in|abbr=on}} || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1377|mm|in|abbr=on}}<ref name="AKM 9006 Ed 5" />{{rp|09—2}}
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| Top speed: (automatic)  || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|177|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|192|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|237|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|177|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|185|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|192|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|225|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|185|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|200|km/h|mph|0|lk=|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|230|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
| Acceleration: (0–100 km/h automatic)  || style="text-align:center;"|15.2 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |12.5 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |7.4 seconds<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Jaguar XJ12|pages=42–45|date=June 1973|magazine=Motor Sport|url=http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/june-1973/42/jaguar-xj12|access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref>|| style="text-align:center;" |15.2 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |12.9 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |12.5 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |7.9 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |12.5 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |10.5 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |8.4 seconds
|-
| Notes: || colspan="10" | '''*''' Daimler versions excluded
|}

==XJ40, X300, and X308 (1986–2003)==
The second generation of the XJ was produced for a total of 17 years with the arrival of the XJ40 in 1987 with its X300 and X308 derivatives being introduced later.

===XJ40 (1986–1994)===
{{Main|Jaguar XJ (XJ40)}}
[[File:1992 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0 Rear.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign]]
The intended replacement for the Series XJ models was code-named XJ40, and development on the all-new car began in the early 1970s (with small scale models being built as early as 1972). The project suffered a number of delays due to problems at parent company British Leyland and events such as the
[[1973 oil crisis]]. The XJ40 was finally unveiled on 8 October 1986 at the [[British International Motor Show]].

With the XJ40, Jaguar began to place more emphasis on build quality as well as simplification of the XJ's build process. With 25% fewer body panel pressings required versus the outgoing model, the new process also saved weight, increased the stiffness of the chassis, and reduced cabin noise.{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}}

[[File:Jaguar XJR (1993) front left.jpg|thumb|1993 Jaguar XJR]]
The new platform came with significantly different styling, which was more squared-off and angular than the outgoing Series III. Individual round headlamps were replaced with rectangular units on the higher-specification cars, either 390mm millimetric tyres or 15" wheels with 225/65R15 Pirelli Cinturato P5 tyres and all models came with only a single, wide-sweeping windshield wiper. The interior received several modernisations such as the switch to a digital instrument cluster, although this was eventually discontinued for the 1990 model year in favour of analogue instruments.

The six-cylinder XJ40s are powered by the [[Jaguar AJ6 engine|AJ6 inline-six engine]], which replaced the XK6 unit used in earlier XJs. The new unit featured a four-valve, twin overhead cam design. In 1993, one year before XJ40 production ended, the V12-powered XJ12 and Daimler Double Six models were reintroduced.

===X300 (1994–1997)===
{{Main|Jaguar XJ (X300)}}
[[File:1995 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0.jpg|thumb|left|A Jaguar Sovereign (X300)]]
[[File:Jaguar X300 interior (1995, Warm charcoal & Cream).jpg|thumb|Interior of the X300]]
[[File:Jaguar XJ6 rear.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of a Jaguar XJ6]]
The X300, introduced in October 1994 at the [[Paris Motor Show]], was stylistically intended to evoke the image of the more curvaceous Series XJ models. The front of the car was redesigned significantly to return to four individual round headlamps that provided definition to the sculptured bonnet. Mechanically, it was similar to the XJ40 that it replaced.

Six-cylinder X300 models are powered by the [[Jaguar AJ6 engine#AJ16|AJ16]] inline-six engine, which is a further enhancement of the AJ6 engine that uses an electronic distributorless ignition system. The V12 remained available until the end of the X300 production in 1997, although it ended one year earlier in the United States market due to problems meeting [[OBD-II]]-related emissions requirements. Jaguar first introduced the supercharged XJR model in the X300's production run; the first supercharged road car manufactured by the company.

Design of the X300 was directly affected by the [[Ford Motor Company]]'s ownership of Jaguar (between 1990 and 2007).<ref name="an">{{cite web|url=http://www.autonews.com/article/19941003/ANA/410030731/jaguar-says-dark-days-are-gone:new-xj-benefits-from-fords-touch|last = Versical|first = David|date = 4 October 1994|title=Jaguar Says Dark Days Are Gone: New XJ Benefits From Ford's Touch|website=Automotive News|access-date=13 February 2014}}</ref> According to ''[[Automotive News]]'', this was evident in general "[[product development]] processes", more than the use of Ford components. The X300's [[traction control]] system was obtained from the [[Ford Mondeo]] and it also featured a [[Nippondenso]] air conditioner purchased through Ford channels. In a ''[[Car and Driver]]''{{'}}s comparison test, it was stated that the X300 Jaguar XJ is less roomy than the E39 [[BMW 5 Series]] and W210 [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class]] despite being longer dimensionally.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a15140702/2000-bmw-m5-vs-2000-mercedes-benz-e55-amg-2000-jaguar-xjr-comparison-test/|title = Tested: 2000 BMW M5 vs. Jaguar XJR vs. Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG|magazine = [[Car and Driver]] | first = Csaba | last = Csere | date = 5 June 2020}}</ref>

===X308 (1997–2003)===
{{main|Jaguar XJ (X308)}}
[[File:1999 Jaguar XJ-R (6433166505).jpg|thumb|left|A Jaguar XJR (X308)]]
[[File:Jaguar XJR 1998 - Flickr - The Car Spy (9).jpg|thumb|Rear view of a Jaguar XJR]]
After the XJ40, Jaguar's intention was to launch a brand new saloon with a new V8 engine. Ford halted development of the saloon, termed XJ90, and proposed to install its new engine and front and rear ends onto the centre section of the XJ40 model; however, the V8 was not ready until after the X308 model, and the X300 went on to become one of Jaguar's most successful models.<ref>{{cite web |last=Howe |first=James |date=2022-08-26 |title=Jaguar XJ8 (X308) road test |url=https://classicsworld.co.uk/cars/jaguar-xj8-x308-road-test/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=Classics World}}</ref> With the introduction of the X308 generation in 1997 came a switch from the XJ6 and XJ12 nomenclature to XJ8, reflecting the fact that the X308 cars were powered by a new V8 engine. The exterior styling of the X308 is similar to the X300 with minor refinements. The biggest change in the appearance was the switch to a stylistically rounded design for all of the exterior lights, indicators and interior trim and fittings, including information displays and switches.<ref name="Automobile-catalog">{{cite web|title=Jaguar XJ Model X300 - X308 specs|url=http://www.automobile-catalog.com/model/jaguar/xj_xj300.html|work=Automobile-catalog|access-date=3 February 2014}}</ref>

The X308 kept much of the same exterior styling as its predecessor, carrying its rounded four-headlamp bonnet, low roofline, sloping tail, and wrap-around rear light clusters. From the front, the two generations can be differentiated by the shape of the indicator lenses (rectangular on the X300, oval on the X308), and also by the shape of the fog lamps and lower valance air intake, both of which are more rounded on the X308. The interior was updated to eliminate the rectangular instrument binnacle that had gone largely unchanged since the original XJ40; instead, three large gauges were set into recesses in the walnut-faced dashboard in front of the driver similar in design to the recently launched [[Jaguar XK (X100)]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguar XJ Series X308 parts (exterior)|url=http://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk/jaguar-xj-x308-parts|work=Jaguar classic parts|access-date=3 February 2014}}</ref> The front and rear bumpers were both changed along with the taillights which had red/clear lenses rather than red/grey lenses. The grill surround and badging was slightly changed. The headlight fixtures also included forward parking lights housed with the brights, new to X308.<ref name="Automobile-catalog"/>

[[File:Jaguar XJR 1998 - Flickr - The Car Spy (7).jpg|thumb|Interior of a Jaguar XJR]]
The biggest change to the interior on the X308 was to the dashboard, which had remained essentially the same since the original XJ40 with only detail changes over the years. The rectangular instrument binnacle gave way to three deeply recessed dials similar in style to the recently introduced [[Jaguar XK8]]. The new fascia also allowed for the restoration of a proper glove compartment, which had been lost when the original XJ40 dash had been retrofitted with a passenger side airbag. Door trim and the design of the center console were also slightly revised.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguar XJ X308 interior specs|url=http://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk/jaguar-xj-x308-parts/interior-trim-and-linings/door-interior-trim-and-finishers|work=Jaguar classic parts|access-date=4 February 2014}}</ref>

The major mechanical change was the replacement of both the inline-six and V12 engines with new eight-cylinder [[Jaguar AJ-V8 engine|AJ-V8]] in either a displacement of 3.2 L or 4.0 L, with the 4.0 L also available in supercharged form in the [[Jaguar XJR]], a sport-oriented model. Certain markets, such as the United States, only received cars powered by the 4.0 L version.<ref name="Automobile-catalog"/> No manual transmission was available, and all X308 models were supplied with a five-speed automatic gearbox. [[Computer]]-controlled [[active suspension]] was available as a feature named [[Computer Active Technology Suspension]] (CATS).<ref>{{cite web|title=X308 Owner's Guide – Gearboxes specs|url=http://www.jaguar-world.com/features/your-jags/233-x308-owners-guide|work=Jaguar-World|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222135504/http://www.jaguar-world.com/features/your-jags/233-x308-owners-guide|archive-date=22 February 2014|access-date=4 February 2014}}</ref>

==X350, X356, and X358 (2003–2009)==
=== XJ (X350) (2003–2007) ===
{{Infobox automobile
|name = XJ (X350 and X358)
|aka = {{ubl
|XJ8, Vanden Plas, XJR, Super V8
|Daimler Super Eight
}}
|image = Jaguar XJR Sonderedition front 20080811.jpg
|caption = Jaguar XJR
|production = 2002–2009
|assembly = [[Castle Bromwich Assembly]], [[Birmingham]], England
|body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (car)|saloon]]
|sp=uk
}}
{{main|Jaguar XJ (X350)}}
[[File:CIG11.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of the X350 model]]
In 2003, Jaguar introduced the re-engineered and newly designed third generation of the XJ, continuing with the XJ8 model designation. Designated internally as the X350, it has an all-aluminium body and chassis, a new V8 engine, as well as greater interior and luggage spaces. It was the first Jaguar XJ to be completely designed under Ford ownership and utilises electronics and computer-controlled systems sourced through existing partner suppliers or directly produced by Ford.{{Citation needed|date=June 2019}}

The V8 engine was offered in larger 3.5 and 4.2-litre displacements as well in a supercharged variation. A 3.0-litre V6 engine was also offered; neither the V6 petrol nor diesel engines were available in US markets. A new six-speed automatic gearbox was fitted which was lighter and offered better economy with lock-up on all gears and a larger spread of ratios.

Air suspension was fitted at the front and rear, providing adaptive damping as well as rear [[Self-levelling suspension|self leveling]]— with computer-controlled ride height and suspension mode. Dynamic stability control as well as traction control were standard. Radar based adaptive cruise control was offered. Two-zone climate control was also standard, with four-zone available on long-wheelbase models. An optional touch screen interface controlled default settings, satellite navigation, the Alpine audio system, and bluetooth telephone. Jaguar Voice offered voice control of many functions.
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===XJ (X356) (2005–2007)===
[[File:Jaguar XJ 2.7 D (X350, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 17. April 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg|thumb|Rear view of a facelifted X350]]
The facelifted X350 debuted in 2005 for the model year 2006, with a revised front grille and with slightly redesigned front fenders. Some vehicle electronics systems were updated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.automobile-catalog.com/model/jaguar/xj_xj350.html|url-status=live|title=Jaguar XJ model X350-X358 specifications: versions & types|website=Automobile-catalog.com|date=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101118015521/https://www.automobile-catalog.com/model/jaguar/xj_xj350.html|archive-date=18 November 2010|access-date=25 March 2023}}</ref>

===XJ (X358) (2007–2009)===
A new facelifted version of the X350 was launched at the end of February 2007 with a revised lower grille, prominent faux side air vents, small bootlid spoiler, and revised seating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/buy/2008-Jaguar-XJ/expert-review/|title=2008 Jaguar XJ Reviews|publisher=Autoblog|access-date=10 January 2020}}</ref>

A Jaguar emblem within the grille replaced the previous bonnet-mounted bonnet mascot. The front lights were revised and door mirrors incorporated side repeaters. The front wings had prominent faux side vents, and the side sills, rear bumper, and taillights were revised. The interior featured redesigned front seats.<ref>{{cite web|title=2008 Jaguar XJ X358 specs|url=http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/jaguar/xj_xj350/xj_xj358_super/2008.html|work=Automobile-catalog|access-date=4 February 2014}}</ref>

==X351 (2010–2019)==
{{Main|Jaguar XJ (X351)}}
{{Infobox automobile
|name=XJ (X351)
|image= In The Boardroom - Episode -10 - Reginald Randall (12303560045).jpg
|production=2010–2019<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguar XJ luxury sedan on the way out, to be replaced by electric car in 2020|first=Phil | last = Dzikiy|date=30 May 2019 |url=https://electrek.co/2019/05/30/jaguar-xj-electric-2020/|website=Electrek|access-date=30 May 2019}}</ref>
|assembly={{ubl
|[[Castle Bromwich Assembly]], [[Birmingham]], England
|[[Pune]], India
}}
|body_style=4-door [[Sedan (car)|saloon]]
|designer={{ubl
|[[Ian Callum]]<ref>{{cite interview|url=https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/ian-callum-celebrating-100-years-of-jaguar/|title=Ian Callum: Celebrating 100 years of Jaguar|last=Callum|first=Ian|subject-link=Ian Callum|interviewer=[[Mike Hosking]]|work=[[Newstalk ZB]]|date=27 October 2022|access-date=27 October 2022}}</ref>
|Giles Taylor
}}
|sp=uk
}}
[[File:Jaguar XJ Super Sport (2012) (32575742714).jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of a Jaguar XJR Super Sport]]
[[File:JAGUAR XJ ULTIMATE (7105325353).jpg|thumb|left|Interior of the Jaguar XJ Ultimate]]
[[File:2010 Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 L sedan (2016-01-03) 02.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of a Jaguar XJ L]]
In July 2009, the redesigned XJ was unveiled at the [[Saatchi Gallery]] in London, with [[Jay Leno]] and [[Elle Macpherson]] unveiling the new car.<ref name="autocar_1">{{Cite magazine |title=Jaguar XJ: full details and pics|magazine=Autocar|date=9 July 2009|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Jaguar-XJ-Series/241405/|access-date=10 July 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090713021016/http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Jaguar-XJ-Series/241405/|archive-date=13 July 2009}}</ref> The unveiling was broadcast live on the Jaguar website.

In keeping with Ian Callum's new design direction for Jaguar, the XJ has an all-new exterior design and a break from the XJ Series mould carried over on all previous generations. It is a longer, wider car that is much bigger than its predecessor. The front has clear links with the [[Jaguar XF|XF]] executive car, although with slimmer, sleeker lights and a larger, squarer grille add a more aggressive appearance. The rear is the contentious part, an unusual design element for a Jaguar automobile. The upright, swooping taillights, nicknamed "cat's claws", and black roof panels at each side of the rear screen, which aim to hide the XJ's width, are the most striking aspects. There is also a standard full-length sunroof, that extends all the way back with just a single body-coloured roof panel that the designer refers as bridges on yachts. The new XJ features an innovative, all-[[LCD]] dashboard and console displays. The dashboard can be configured to display various virtual dials in addition to the obligatory speedometer. The console display presents different views to the driver and passenger, including control of a sophisticated video and audio system.

Like several of its predecessors, the X351 is available in both standard and long-wheelbase form, as well as many special editions. Engines are modern units already seen in other JLR products: the 5.0-litre petrol V8 either normally aspirated or supercharged, or a 3.0-litre diesel twin-turbocharged V6 that is predicted to account for most of the sales. For 2013, a 3.0-litre supercharged V6 was introduced to the line-up, primarily as an alternative to the diesel unit for improved fuel economy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/04/2010-jaguar-xj-teased-at-shanghai-auto-showthe-icon-reimagined.html |title=2010 Jaguar XJ Teased at Shanghai Auto Show:The Icon Reimagined|website=Autoguide.com|first=Colum | last = Wood|date=20 April 2009 |access-date=16 July 2009}}</ref> The X351 received a minor facelift in 2014, primarily upgrading the suspension and rear seat facilities on the long wheelbase versions, but also introducing small cosmetic changes across the range, and making stop-start technology standard on all engines.

The X351 received another facelift in 2015, adding LED headlights, J-Blade rear taillights, and adding several new driver assistance and safety features such as lane assist, adaptive cruise control with a new feature known as "Queue assist", reverse traffic direction, closing vehicle sensing, a 360 degree camera system, and semi-automated parking features.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2016-jaguar-xj-facelift-revealed-r-sport-and-autobiography-added-video-photo-gallery-96674.html|first = Mihnea | last = Radu|title=2016 Jaguar XJ Facelift Revealed: R-Sport and Autobiography Added|website=Autoevolution|date=15 June 2015 |access-date=4 July 2015}}</ref>

The X351 is one of the cars used by the [[British royal family]] and an [[Armored car (VIP)|armoured car]] version was used for transporting three former [[British prime ministers]], such as [[David Cameron]], [[Theresa May]], and [[Boris Johnson]]. The [[prime ministerial car]], aside from having classified security measures, has armoured under plates and engine plates.<ref name="Select Car Leasing">{{cite web|url=https://www.selectcarleasing.co.uk/news/worlds-prime-minister-official-state-cars.html|title=World's Prime Minister & President Cars – Official State Cars|date=7 February 2017|work=Select Car Leasing|access-date=31 August 2019}}</ref><ref name="Motoring Research 2019">{{cite web|url=https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/features/order-order-cars-british-politicians/|title=The many cars of Boris Johnson – and other British MPs|date=23 July 2019|website=Motoring Research|access-date=31 August 2019}}</ref>

===Worldwide sales===
{|class="wikitable" style="float:center; clear:center; margin:0 0 1em 1em; text-align:center;"
|+
Worldwide sales<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tatamotors.com/investors/volumes/|title=TML Volumes - Flash Figures|publisher=Tata Motors|date=22 September 2015|access-date=3 September 2019}}</ref>
|-
!Year
|'''2010'''
|'''2011'''
|'''2012'''
|'''2013'''
|'''2014'''
|'''2015'''
|'''2016'''
!Total
|-
!Units sold
|'''10,404'''
|'''15,128'''
|'''14,988'''
|'''19,677'''
|'''18,348'''
|'''12,536'''
|'''11,315'''
!102,396
|}

==Electric XJ (cancelled)==
{{Main|Jaguar XJ (electric)}}
On 5 July 2019, [[Jaguar Land Rover]] confirmed that they intended to build an all-electric XJ luxury saloon car at their [[Castle Bromwich plant]].<ref name="Autocar_20190705">{{cite web |last1=Burgess |first1=Rachel |date=5 July 2019 |title=Electric Jaguar XJ confirmed, to be built at Castle Bromwich |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/electric-jaguar-xj-confirmed-be-built-castle-bromwich |website=Autocar |access-date=6 July 2019}}</ref> The car was expected to be launched in 2020.<ref name="BBC_20190705">{{cite news |last1=Jack |first1=Simon |date=5 July 2019 |title=Jaguar Land Rover announces electric car investment |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48875406 |work=BBC News |access-date=6 July 2019}}</ref> First official images of new generation's taillights were shown. The taillights were shown and based on them the new generation was rendered again in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 March 2020 |title=The New Jaguar XJ X352 2020-2021 is soon as EV, but maybe as hybrid PHEV SVR too |url=http://autoya.info/new_jaguar_xj_x352_2020_2021_year_ev_phev_hybrid_svr/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200514230827/http://autoya.info/new_jaguar_xj_x352_2020_2021_year_ev_phev_hybrid_svr/ |archive-date=14 May 2020 |access-date=28 March 2023 |website=Autoya}}</ref>

On 15 February 2021, Jaguar Land Rover announced that the all-electric XJ project had been shelved, as it was no longer part of the company's current vision.<ref>{{cite web |last=Nedelea |first=Andrei |date=15 February 2021 |title=Op-Ed: Jaguar Kills Off Electric XJ Sedan After Working On It For Years, But Why? |url=https://insideevs.com/features/488142/jaguar-xj-electric-sedan-killed-off-opinion/ |access-date=28 March 2023 |website=InsideEVs}}</ref> The company said: "Following a thorough technology review against the exponential change in the automotive industry, we concluded that the planned XJ replacement does not fit with our vision for a reimaged Jaguar brand."<ref>{{cite web |title=Electric Jaguar XJ plans axed at last minute |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/jaguar/xj/107334/electric-jaguar-xj-plans-axed-last-minute |website=Auto Express |access-date=21 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

On August 5 2022 it was reported by Richard porter that the all-electric XJ project had been shelved that at least 1 of the prototype cars was still being [https://twitter.com/sniffpetrol/status/1555522750130814978?s=20 tested/driven] and that a few of the other prototype cars are listed as [https://twitter.com/sniffpetrol/status/1555520713469173760?s=20 sorn] on the DVLA. It is also noted by Richard that there are, [https://twitter.com/sniffpetrol/status/1555523942584033280?s=20 potentially, at least four supposedly dead XJ EV prototypes on the road]

==XJ numbering of cars and engines==
Just prior to World War II, Jaguar, known then as SS Cars, started using a numbering system beginning with the letter X for internal projects. X meaning experimental, XB for military chassis projects, and XF to XK for engines. This numbering system has never been consistent and there appear to be many omissions and duplications.

{|
|-
!Number
!Project
|-
|XJ3
|3.4-litre and 3.8-litre [[Jaguar S-Type (1963)|S-Type]] saloon cars (known to the [[Pressed Steel Company]] as Utah)
|-
|XJ4
|Designation of the project which led to what was publicly announced as the XJ6
|-
|XJ5
|Modifications to the [[Jaguar Mark X|Mark Ten]] for air conditioning
|-
|XJ6
|A V12 racing engine with four overhead-camshafts
|-
|XJ8
|[[Jaguar E-Type|E-Type]] 2+2 version
|-
|[[Jaguar XJ13|XJ13]]
|Jaguar sport-racing mid engined prototype
|-
|XJ16
|[[Jaguar 420|Jaguar 420 saloon]]
|-
|XJ22 and XJ23
|[[E-Type Series Two]]
|-
|XJ27
|The Jaguar [[Jaguar XJ-S|XJS]]
|-
|XJ40
|Second generation Jaguar XJ6 (1986–1994) (as opposed to the Series 2 version of the first generation)
|-
|XJ41
|Prototype coupé replacement for the XJ-S
|-
|XJ42
|Prototype drophead replacement for the XJ-S
|-
|XJ50
|Jaguar XJ12 series three
|-
|XJ57 and XJ58
|Jaguar XJ-S 3.6-litre (the first [[Jaguar AJ6 engine]])
|-
|XJ81
|Second generation Jaguar XJ12 (1993–1994)
|-
|[[Jaguar XJ220|XJ220]]
|Sports and race car variants developed with [[Tom Walkinshaw Racing]] (1992–1994)
|}

==Special uses==
The Jaguar XJ has been used by [[British prime minister]]s. Dating back to the [[Jaguar XJ (Series III)]], various versions of the XJ were used by [[Margaret Thatcher]], [[John Major]], [[Tony Blair]], and [[Gordon Brown]].<ref name="Motoring Research 2019"/> On 11 May 2010, [[David Cameron]] took delivery of the dark grey car No. 10 [[Jaguar XJ (X351)]] Sentinel as his [[prime ministerial car]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/rule-britannia-pms-new-jaguar |title=Rule Britannia! PM's New Jaguar : Automobiles De Luxe | The Great Marques |publisher=Automobilesdeluxe.tv |date=19 May 2010 |access-date=24 January 2011 |archive-date=22 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100522111930/http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/rule-britannia-pms-new-jaguar |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2011, Cameron took the delivery of another XJ Sentinel featuring bomb proof doors, [[bullet proof glass]], and armoured plating beneath the floor of the car, respectively replacing the previous XJ Sentinel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.expressandstar.com/lifestyle/motors/2011/02/16/bomb-proof-luxury-jaguar-for-david-cameron/ |title=Bomb-proof luxury Jaguar for David Cameron |publisher=Expressandstar.com |date=2011-02-16 |access-date=2015-06-28 |archive-date=21 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110221191521/https://www.expressandstar.com/lifestyle/motors/2011/02/16/bomb-proof-luxury-jaguar-for-david-cameron/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The XJ Sentinel was used for transporting [[Theresa May]],<ref name="Select Car Leasing"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-prime-minister-theresa-mays-jaguar-car-on-a-recent-visit-to-liverpool-146716792.html|title=Prime Minister Theresa May's Jaguar car on a recent visit to Liverpool|date=2017-06-24|publisher=Alamy|access-date=2019-04-14}}</ref> and was also used by [[Boris Johnson]].<ref>{{cite web |date=28 September 2019 |title=British PM Johnson Heckled As He Arrives for Conservative Party Conference |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwOhHQzL22w |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=Voice of America |via=YouTube}}</ref> Under Johnson, the XJ was replaced for the first time since 1979 by the [[Range Rover]] Abio Sentinel as the prime ministerial car in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |date=2022 |title=UK Prime Minister Cars Over The Years |url=https://www.vanarama.com/blog/cars/uk-prime-minister-cars |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=Vanarama}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [https://www.jaguar.com/jaguar-range/xj/index.html International Jaguar XJ page]
* [http://www.jaguarusa.com/all-models/xj/index.html USA Jaguar XJ page]
* [http://www.jaguar-me.com/en/jaguar-range/xj/index.html MENA Jaguar XJ page]

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Jaguar XJ

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Steve Jones (Welsh presenter)

2023-08-09T20:04:33Z

Aidenbliss789: /* Filmography */ added the Find Me A Weather Presenter competition he took part in

{{short description|Welsh television presenter}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Steve Jones
| image = Steve Jones (presenter).jpg
| imagesize =
| caption = Jones presenting ''[[The X Factor (U.S. TV series)|The X Factor USA]]'' in June 2011
| birth_name = Stephen Ashton Jones
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|3|16|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Tylorstown]], Wales, United Kingdom
| occupation = Television presenter, actor, model
| nationality = [[British nationality law|British]]
| known_for = ''[[T4 (Channel 4)|T4]]'' (2003–2010) ''[[Let's Dance for Comic Relief|Let's Dance for Comic/Sport Relief]]'' (2009–2013) ''[[The X Factor (American TV series)|The X Factor USA]]'' (2011) ''[[Formula One]]'' (2016–) ''[[Sex Box]]'' (2016)
| employer = [[Channel 4]]
| television =
| years_active = 2001–present
}}
'''Stephen Ashton Jones''' (born 16 March 1977) is a Welsh [[television presenter]] from [[Tylorstown]], [[Wales]], who currently leads the presenting team on [[Channel 4 F1]]. He presented [[Channel 4]]'s teen schedule [[T4 (Channel 4)|T4]] from 2003 to 2010. In the [[United States]], he hosted the first series of ''[[The X Factor (American TV series)|The X Factor USA]]''.

== Early life ==
Jones was born in [[Tylorstown]], and currently resides in both [[London]] and [[Los Angeles]].{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}

== Career ==
After starting his career as a model for ''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]''. Jones moved into presenting, starting at the [[The Big Breakfast|Big Breakfast]] with their [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5iP2KESdp8&ab_channel=TVGold Find Me A Weather competition] however he didn't make it into the final 5. He later went on to front such programmes as ''[[The Pop Factory|The Pop Factory Awards]]'' with [[Liz Fuller]] and ''99 Things To Do Before You Die''. He then became a regular feature on [[Channel 4]]'s weekend entertainment programme ''[[T4 (Channel 4)|T4]]''. In 2006, he worked on [[Transmission with T-Mobile]] with [[XFM]] DJ [[Lauren Laverne]].

In February 2009, Jones made his [[BBC One]] debut hosting ''[[Let's Dance for Comic Relief]]'' with [[Claudia Winkleman]], who was later replaced with [[Alex Jones (Welsh presenter)|Alex Jones]]. In early 2009, he presented [[Sky One]]'s ''[[Guinness World Records Smashed]]'' with [[Konnie Huq]]. The same year, Jones began presenting the BBC TV quizshow ''[[As Seen on TV (TV series)|As Seen On TV]]''.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/04_april/08/jones.shtml Steve Jones to host new BBC One entertainment show, As Seen On TV] BBC Press Office 2009-04-08</ref> He also presented ''[[101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow]]'' for the channel, which aired in July 2010. In August 2009 and September 2013, he sat in for [[Janice Long]] on [[BBC Radio 2]].

Jones has also done some acting. He had a small part in the film ''[[Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging]]'' and a minor role as himself in two episodes of the TV series ''[[Plus One (TV series)|Plus One]]''. In 2010, he had a small role in the film ''[[It's a Wonderful Afterlife]]''.

Jones designed and modelled clothing for [[Shop Direct Group]]'s in-house brand 'Good Souls' for their 2010 Summer/Autumn ranges.<ref>[http://www.fhm.com/style/fashion-news/tvs-steve-jones-talks-fashion-20100817 TV's Steve Jones talks fashion] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100821121844/http://www.fhm.com/style/fashion-news/tvs-steve-jones-talks-fashion-20100817 |date=2010-08-21 }} FHM.com 2010-08-17</ref>

On 22 October 2010, it was announced Jones would leave T4 after seven years as a presenter. His last show for the strand was T4 Stars Of 2010 on 21 November 2010.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/11609547 Steve Jones leaves Channel 4's T4] BBC News 2010-10-24</ref> In 2010, Jones presented new game show, ''Drop Zone'', on [[BBC One]], in which eight teams faced a series of physical and mental challenges in six of the world's most exciting locations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00v71wq |title=BBC One – Drop Zone |publisher=bbc.co.uk |date=2010-12-19 |access-date=2012-08-25}}</ref>

It was originally announced in May 2011 that Jones would co-host ''[[The X Factor (U.S.)|The X Factor USA]]'' with [[Nicole Scherzinger]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=8 May 2011|title=Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones to host 'X Factor' USA|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a318357/nicole-scherzinger-steve-jones-to-host-x-factor-usa/|website=Digital Spy|access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref> However, Scherzinger was later promoted to the empty judge slot vacated by [[Cheryl Cole]], and Jones was slated to present the show solo. In between filming the X Factor USA season one in [[Los Angeles]], Jones appeared as a guest on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', where he talked about being a model, life in Los Angeles and working on ''The X Factor USA''. In December 2011, Jones presented ''[[ITV Music Specials|A Night with Beyoncé]]'', a live music special on [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]].

In January 2012, Jones announced that he had been dropped as presenter of ''The X Factor USA''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Davies|first=Rebecca|date=2012-01-31|title=Steve Jones leaving 'X Factor' USA|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a362971/steve-jones-im-not-hosting-x-factor-usa-season-two/|access-date=2012-08-25|website=Digital Spy|language=en-GB}}</ref> After much speculation, the show's creator [[Simon Cowell]] stated that many changes would be made to the show for the second season. Season one judges [[Paula Abdul]] and [[Nicole Scherzinger]] were also dropped from the show. In February 2012, Jones hosted ''[[Let's Dance for Sport Relief]]'' for the [[BBC]] in 2012 for the fourth series of the fundraising show. Jones said in a statement "The BBC, Let's Dance, and Alex Jones...three of my favourite things. I couldn't ask for a better show to come home to... I can't wait!".

In 2014, Jones presented the [[BBC Three]] reality show ''[[Hair (TV series)|Hair]]''. The programme was renewed for a second series in 2015, moving to [[BBC Two]]. For the second series, Jones was replaced by comedian [[Katherine Ryan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2014/hair-bbc-two |title=BBC - Hair returns for second series presented by Steve Jones - Media centre |access-date=2014-10-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109070540/http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2014/hair-bbc-two |archive-date=2015-01-09 }}</ref> In 2014, Jones co-presented two series of the [[Channel 4]] cookery show ''Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose'' with [[Lisa Snowdon]], which aired every Saturday morning.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a565417/steve-jones-lisa-snowdon-host-new-waitrose-tv-show/|title=Jones, Snowdon for Waitrose TV show|first=Alex|last=Fletcher|date=April 17, 2014|website=Digital Spy}}</ref> He also appeared on the panel show [[Would I Lie to You? (game show)|Would I Lie To You?]] that year, in which he revealed that he once saved rapper [[Sean Combs|P. Diddy]] from drowning at [[Saint-Tropez|St Tropez]] in France. In 2015, he presented ''Young, Free & Single: Live'' on [[E4 (TV channel)|E4]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/programmes/young-free-single-live|title=Young Free & Single: Live|work=Channel 4 website|access-date=8 July 2017}}</ref>

In 2016, Jones began presenting ''My Kitchen Rules: UK'', a daytime cooking game show for [[Channel 4]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a778872/steve-jones-will-host-channel-4s-new-cooking-show-my-kitchen-rules-uk/|title=Steve Jones will host Channel 4's new cooking show|first=Ben|last=Lee|date=January 5, 2016|website=Digital Spy}}</ref> On 29 January 2016, it was announced that he would join [[Goedele Liekens]] as co-host for [[Channel 4]] new series, ''[[Sex Box]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channel4.com/press/news|title=News | Channel 4|website=www.channel4.com}}</ref> It began on 4 April 2016. In March 2016, Jones was announced as the lead anchor of the [[Formula One]] coverage on [[Channel 4]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a786079/steve-jones-will-be-joined-by-murray-walker-and-eddie-jordan-on-channel-4s-formula-1-presenting-team/|title=Murray Walker and Eddie Jordan join C4's Formula 1 team|first1=Ben|last1=Lee|first2=Kate|last2=Goodacre|date=March 8, 2016|website=Digital Spy}}</ref> He presents live races and highlight shows. In 2017, he co-presented ''Animal Rescue Live: Supervet Special'' for [[Channel 4]] with [[Noel Fitzpatrick]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.noelfitzpatrick.vet/article/clear-shelter-august-2017/|title=Clear the Shelter - August 2017|date=June 29, 2017}}</ref>

Jones presents the On the Marbles F1 Podcast with co-hosts [[Mark Webber (racing driver)|Mark Webber]] and [[David Coulthard]].

== Filmography ==
;Television
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#b0c4de; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Title
! Channel
! Role
! Note(s)
|-
|2000
|Big Breakfast Find Me A Weather Presenter final
|[[Channel 4]]
|contestant
|didn't win final
|-
| 2002–2003
| ''[[The Pop Factory|The Pop Factory Awards]]''
| [[ITV Wales & West|ITV Wales]]
| Co-presenter
|
|-
| 2003
| ''99 Things to Do Before You Die''
| [[Channel 5 (British TV channel)|Five]]
|
|
|-
| 2003–2010
| ''[[T4 (Channel 4)|T4]]''
| rowspan=3|[[Channel 4]]
| Co-presenter
|
|-
| 2006–2007
| ''[[Transmission (TV series)|Transmission]]''
| Co-presenter
| 3 series
|-
| 2008
| ''[[When Women Rule the World]]''
| Presenter
| 1 series
|-
| 2009–2013
| ''[[Let's Dance for Comic Relief|Let's Dance for Comic/Sport Relief]]''
| [[BBC One]]
| Co-presenter
| 5 series
|-
| rowspan=2|2009
| ''[[Guinness World Records Smashed]]''
| [[Sky One]]
| Co-presenter
| 1 series
|-
| ''[[As Seen on TV (TV series)|As Seen on TV]]''
| rowspan=3|[[BBC One]]
| Presenter
| 1 series
|-
| rowspan=2|2010
| ''[[101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow]]''
| Presenter
| 1 series
|-
| ''Drop Zone''
| Presenter
| 1 series
|-
| rowspan=2|2011
| ''[[The X Factor (American TV series)|The X Factor USA]]''
| [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
| Presenter
| [[The X Factor (U.S. series 1)|Season 1]]
|-
| ''[[ITV Music Specials|A Night with Beyoncé]]''
| [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]
| Presenter
| One-off special
|-
| rowspan=2|2014
| ''[[Hair (TV series)|Hair]]''
| [[BBC Three]]
| Presenter
| 1 series
|-
| ''Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose''
| [[Channel 4]]
| Co-presenter
| 2 series
|-
| 2015
| ''Young, Free & Single: Live''
| [[E4 (TV channel)|E4]]
| Presenter
| 1 series
|-
| 2016–
| ''[[Channel 4 F1]]''
| rowspan=4|[[Channel 4]]
| Presenter
|
|-
| rowspan=2|2016
| ''Guy Martin's Wall of Death: Live''
| Presenter
| One-off special
|-
| ''[[Sex Box]]''
| Co-presenter
| 1 series
|-
| 2017
| ''Animal Rescue Live: Supervet Special''
| Co-presenter
| 1 series
|-
| 2022
| ''Perfect House, Secret Location''
| [[Channel 4]]
| Presenter
|1 series
|}

;Film
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#b0c4de; text-align:center;"
! Year
! Title
! Role
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging]]''
| Jem
|-
| 2010
| ''[[It's a Wonderful Afterlife]]''
| Reporter
|-
|2011
|''[[Chalet Girl]]''
|Reporter
|-
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*[http://www.thexfactorusa.com/host X Factor profile]
*[http://www.channel4.com/t4/steve-jones T4 profile]
*{{IMDb name|1440557|Steve Jones}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, Steve}}
[[Category:1977 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:British television presenters]]
[[Category:People from Tylorstown]]

Silver Clef Award

2023-08-05T00:08:50Z

Aidenbliss789: updated with some of the 2023 winners

{{Infobox award
| name = O2 Silver Clef Awards
| current_awards =
| image =
| caption = [[Jimmy Page]] at the O2 Silver Clef Awards 2014
| awarded_for = Outstanding contribution to UK music
| presenter = [[Nordoff-Robbins|Nordoff Robbins]]
| country =
| location = [[United Kingdom]]
| year2 = 2023
| holder = [[Ed Sheeran]]
| website = [https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/o2-silver-clef-awards]
}}

The '''O2 Silver Clef Awards''' is an annual UK [[Popular music|music]] awards lunch which has been running since 1976.<ref>{{cite web|title=O2 Silver Clef Awards|publisher=[[Nordoff-Robbins|Nordoff Robbins]]|url=https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/events/the-o2-silver-clef-awards/|accessdate=November 13, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113214005/https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/events/the-o2-silver-clef-awards/|archivedate=November 13, 2019}}</ref>

==History==
The Silver Clef fundraising committee was founded in 1976 by musicians and managers from across the British music industry, who wanted to honour and award music artists whilst raising funds for [[Nordoff-Robbins|Nordoff Robbins]]. The event went on to become the annual Silver Clef Awards and Lunch, an important date in the social and business calendar of the music industry, with even members of the Royal Family attending as guests of honour. The Silver Clef initiative eventually expanded to the USA, where members of the music community there arranged the first American Silver Clef Award Dinner and Auction in 1989. The funds from that event benefited the Nordoff Robbins Centre for Music Therapy based at New York University.

The 44th annual event was held in July 2019 at the [[Grosvenor House Hotel]] in London, honouring music greats including Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Dua Lipa, and raised [[GBP|£]]835,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=O2 Silver Clef Awards 2019: The magic moments|first=James|last=Hanley|publisher=[[Music Week]]|url=https://www.musicweek.com/talent/read/i-am-really-proud-to-get-this-ed-sheeran-collects-o2-silver-clef-award/076720|date=July 5, 2019|accessdate=February 7, 2020}}</ref>

==Personnel==
*Committee Chair: Emma Banks<ref>{{cite web|title=CAA's Emma Banks joins Nordoff Robbins' Board of Trustees|first=James|last=Hanley|publisher=[[Music Week]]|url=https://www.musicweek.com/live/read/caa-s-emma-banks-joins-nordoff-robbins-board-of-trustees/077925|date=October 30, 2019|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Katy Perry, Lorde Agent Emma Banks to Receive 2018 Music Industry Trusts Award|first=Kirtsen|last=Chuba|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/agent-emma-banks-2018-music-industry-trusts-award-1202821398/|date=May 24, 2018|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref>

==Categories==
*Silver Clef Award (for outstanding contribution to UK music)<ref>{{cite web|title=Silver Clef Award Winners Archive|publisher=[[Nordoff-Robbins|Nordoff Robbins]]|url=https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/silver-clef-award-winners-archive/|accessdate=November 13, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113214425/https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/silver-clef-award-winners-archive/|archivedate=November 13, 2019}}</ref>
*Outstanding Achievement Award
*Icon Award
*International Award
*Best Newcomer Award
*Best Group Award
*Best Female Award
*Best Male Award
*Classical Award
*Innovation Award
*Best Live Act

==List of winners==
;Silver Clef Award
{{div col|colwidth=28em}}
*1976 [[The Who]]
*1977 [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]]
*1978 [[Cliff Richard]] and [[the Shadows]]
*1979 [[Elton John]]
*1980 [[Pink Floyd]]
*1981 [[Status Quo (band)|Status Quo]]
*1982 [[The Rolling Stones]]
*1983 [[Eric Clapton]]
*1984 [[Queen (band)|Queen]]
*1985 [[Dire Straits]]
*1986 [[Phil Collins]]
*1987 [[David Bowie]]
*1988 [[Paul McCartney]]
*1989 [[George Michael]]
*1990 [[Robert Plant]]
*1991 [[Rod Stewart]]
*1992 [[Def Leppard]]
*1993 [[Eric Clapton]]
*1994 [[Sting (musician)|Sting]]
*1995 [[Take That]]
*1996 [[Wet Wet Wet]]
*1997 [[Elvis Costello]]
*1998 [[Jamiroquai]]
*1999 [[M People]]
*2000 [[Eurythmics]]
*2001 [[Tom Jones (singer)|Tom Jones]]
*2002 [[Dido (singer)|Dido]]
*2003 [[Coldplay]]
*2004 [[Morrissey]]
*2005 [[The Who]] (30th Anniversary Award)
*2006 [[Ozzy Osbourne]] & [[Sharon Osbourne]]
*2007 [[Paul Weller]]
*2008 [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]
*2009 [[Take That]]
*2010 [[Muse (band)|Muse]]
*2011 [[Annie Lennox]]
*2012 [[Kylie Minogue]] (25th Anniversary Award)<ref>{{cite web|title=Kylie Minogue picks up a top Silver Clef award and looks forward to a 'surreal' reunion with Jason Donovan|publisher=[[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]|url=https://www.itv.com/news/2012-06-29/kylie-minogue-picks-up-a-top-silver-clef-award-and-looks-forward-to-a-reunion-with-jason-donovan/|date=June 29, 2012|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref>
*2013 [[The Clash]]<ref>{{cite web|title=The Clash to receive honorary Silver Clef award|publisher=[[BBC]]|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-23001619|date=June 21, 2013|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref>
*2014 [[Jimmy Page]]
*2015 [[Iron Maiden]]
*2016 [[Lionel Richie]]
*2017 [[Dame Shirley Bassey]]
*2018 [[Roger Waters]]
*2019 [[Ed Sheeran]]
*2023 [[Stormzy ]]
{{div col end}}
{{hr}}
;Outstanding Achievement Award
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
*2005 [[U2]]
*2006 [[The Eagles]]
*2007 [[Clive Robbins]]
*2010 [[Tony Bennett]]
*2011 [[Status Quo (band)|Status Quo]]
*2012 [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]]
*2013 [[Barry Gibb]]
*2014 [[Sir Tom Jones]]
*2015 [[Duran Duran]]
*2016 [[Patti Smith]]
*2017 [[Blondie (band)|Blondie]]
*2018 [[Robert Plant]]
*2023 [[Neneh Cherry]]
{{div col end}}
{{hr}}
;Best Newcomer Award
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
*1986 [[Curiosity Killed the Cat]]
*1987 [[Pet Shop Boys]]
*1988 [[Wet Wet Wet]]
*1989 [[Fairground Attraction]]
*1990 [[Lisa Stansfield]]
*1991 [[James (band)|James]]
*1992 [[Right Said Fred]]
*1993 [[Take That]]
*1994 [[Dina Carroll]]
*1995 [[Eternal (band)|Eternal]]
*1996 [[Supergrass]]
*1997 [[Kula Shaker]]
*1998 [[Robbie Williams]]
*1999 [[Another Level (band)|Another Level]]
*2000 [[Five (band)|Five]]
*2001 [[Craig David]]
*2002 [[Blue (English band)|Blue]]
*2003 [[Ms Dynamite]]
*2004 [[Jamie Cullum]]
*2005 [[Razorlight]]
*2005 [[McFly]]
*2006 [[Editors (band)|Editors]]
*2007 [[Paolo Nutini]]
*2008 [[Amy Macdonald]]
*2009 [[La Roux]]
*2010 [[JLS]]
*2011 [[Tinie Tempah]]
*2012 [[Conor Maynard]]
*2013 [[Jessie Ware]]
*2014 [[Laura Mvula]]
*2015 [[James Bay]]
*2016 [[Jess Glynne]]
*2017 [[Anne-Marie]]
*2018 [[Jorja Smith]]
*2019 [[Mabel (singer)]]
{{div col end}}
{{hr}}
;International Award
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
*1992 [[INXS]]
*1993 [[U2]]
*1994 [[Jimmy Page & Robert Plant]]
*1995 [[Bryan Adams]]
*1996 [[AC/DC]]
*1997 [[Vanessa Mae]]
*1998 [[Chris de Burgh]]
*1999 [[The Corrs]]
*2000 [[Ronan Keating]]
*2001 [[Kylie Minogue]]
*2002 [[Natalie Imbruglia]]
*2003 [[Bon Jovi]]
*2004 [[George Benson]]
*2005 [[Bob Geldof]]
*2006 [[Foo Fighters]]
*2007 [[John Legend]]
*2008 [[Meat Loaf]]
*2009 [[Brian Wilson]]
*2010 [[Kelis]]
*2011 [[Swedish House Mafia]]
*2012 [[Michael Bublé]]
*2013 [[Vampire Weekend]]
*2014 [[Pharrell Williams]]
*2015 [[Gladys Knight]]
*2016 [[Hozier (musician)|Hozier]]
*2017 [[Nile Rodgers]]
*2018 [[The Script]]
*2019 [[The Black Eyed Peas]]
{{div col end}}
{{hr}}
;Classical Award
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
*2005 [[Katherine Jenkins]]
*2007 [[Andrea Bocelli]]
*2008 [[Nicola Benedetti]]
*2009 [[Faryl Smith]]
*2010 [[Russell Watson]]
*2011 [[Alfie Boe]]
*2012 [[Laura Wright (singer)|Laura Wright]]
*2013 [[Alison Balsom]]
*2014 [[Gareth Malone]]
*2015 [[Il Divo]]
*2016 [[André Rieu]]
*2017 [[Alexander Armstrong]]
*2018 [[Alfie Boe]] & [[Michael Ball]]
*2019 [[Sheku Kanneh-Mason]]
{{div col end}}
{{hr}}
;Icon Award
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
*1998 [[Cliff Richard|Sir Cliff Richard]]
*1999 [[Madness (band)|Madness]]
*2007 [[Rod Stewart]]
*2008 [[Squeeze (band)|Squeeze]]
*2009 [[Madness (band)|Madness]]
*2010 [[Dame Vera Lynn]]
*2011 [[Liza Minnelli]]
*2012 [[Norman Cook|Fatboy Slim]]
*2013 [[Alison Moyet]]
*2014 [[Chas & Dave]]
*2015 [[Primal Scream]]
*2016 [[Jeff Lynne]]
*2017 [[Phil Collins]]
*2018 [[Stereophonics]]
{{div col end}}
{{hr}}
;Best Female Award
*2015 [[Rita Ora]]
*2016 [[Florence Welch]]
*2017 [[Emeli Sande]]
*2018 [[Ellie Goulding]]
*2019 [[Dua Lipa]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Ed Sheeran and Dua Lipa among winners at Silver Clef Awards|first=Alex|last=Green|publisher=[[Irish Independent]]|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/ed-sheeran-and-dua-lipa-among-winners-at-silver-clef-awards-38219890.html|date=June 14, 2019|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref>
*2023 [[Raye|RAYE]]
{{hr}}
;Best Male Award
*2015 [[Jake Bugg]]
*2016 [[Olly Murs]]
*2018 [[George Ezra]]
*2019 [[Sam Smith (singer)|Sam Smith]]
*2023 [[Gregory Porter]]
{{hr}}
;Best Group
*2015 [[Kasabian]]
*2016 [[Massive Attack]]
*2017 [[Mumford & Sons]]
*2018 [[Bastille]]
*2019 [[Years & Years|Years and Years]]
*2023 [[N-Dubz]]
{{hr}}
;Innovation Award
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
*2008 [[Estelle (musician)|Estelle]]
*2009 [[N-Dubz]]
*2010 [[Dizzee Rascal]]
*2011 [[McFly]]
*2012 [[Emeli Sandé]]
*2013 [[Labrinth]]
*2014 [[Giorgio Moroder]]
*2015 [[Mark Ronson]]
*2016 [[Craig David]]
*2017 [[Pete Tong]]
*2018 [[Rudimental]]
*2019 [[The Chemical Brothers]]
*2023 [[Nova Twins ]]
{{div col end}}
{{hr}}
;Best Live Act (voted for by the public)
*2011 [[Sir Paul McCartney]]
*2012 [[McFly]]
*2013 [[One Direction]]
*2014 [[Justin Timberlake]]
*2015 [[Arctic Monkeys]]
*2017 [[Little Mix]]
*2018 [[Harry Styles]]
{{hr}}
;Ambassadors of Rock Award
*2007 [[Bryan Ferry]]
*2008 [[Bryan Adams]]
*2009 [[Queen (band)|Queen]]
*2010 [[Slash (musician)|Slash]]
*2011 [[Arcade Fire]]
*2012 [[Manic Street Preachers]]
*2013 [[Ray Davies]]
*2014 [[Black Sabbath]]
{{hr}}
;Best British Act Award
*2006 [[Kaiser Chiefs]]
*2007 [[Snow Patrol]]
*2008 [[The Fratellis]]
*2009 [[Stereophonics]]
*2010 [[Scouting For Girls]]
*2011 [[Biffy Clyro]]
*2012 [[Jessie J]]
*2013 [[Coldplay]]
*2014 [[Paloma Faith]]
{{hr}}

;World Peace Award
*1997 [[John Lennon]] (posthumous)

;Special Achievement Award
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
*1992 [[Alan Freeman]]
*1993 [[The Bee Gees]]
*1995 [[George Martin]]
*1997 [[Chris Barber]]
*1998 [[Deep Purple]]
*1999 [[Pete King (British musician)|Pete King]]
*2000 [[Burt Bacharach]] & [[Hal David]]
*2001 [[Leiber & Stoller]]
*2002 [[Lulu (singer)|Lulu]]
*2003 [[Ray Davies]]
*2004 [[Iron Maiden]]
*2005 [[The Who]]
*2006 Gary Farrow
{{div col end}}
{{hr}}
;Heart Record/ Artist of the Year Award
*2003 [[Atomic Kitten]]
*2004 [[Will Young]]
*2005 [[Lemar]] (male)
*2005 [[Natasha Bedingfield]] (female)
*2006 [[Girls Aloud]]
*2007 [[The Feeling]]

==See also==
[[Knebworth Festival]] (1990 Silver Clef Award Winners show)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.nordoff-robbins.org.uk/events/the-o2-silver-clef-awards/ Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef Awards]

[[Category:British music awards]]
[[Category:1976 establishments in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Awards established in 1976]]

Jaguar XJ

2023-07-19T01:53:57Z

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{{short description|Series of British luxury cars (1968–2019)}}
{{use British English|date=April 2019}}
{{use dmy dates|date=October 2021}}
{{Infobox automobile
| image = Jaguar XJ vs. Jetman - World-First Desert Drag Race (22928441043) (cropped).jpg
| name = Jaguar XJ
| caption = Jaguar XJR (X351)
| manufacturer = [[Jaguar Cars]]
| production = 1968–2019
| class = [[Full-size]] [[luxury car]] ([[F-segment|F]])
| layout = [[Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
}}

The '''Jaguar XJ''' is a series of full-size [[luxury car]]s produced by British automobile manufacturer [[Jaguar Cars]] (becoming [[Jaguar Land Rover]] in 2013) from 1968 to 2019. It was produced across five basic platform generations (debuting in 1968, 1986, 1994, 2003, and 2009) with various updated derivatives of each. From 1970, it was Jaguar's flagship four-door model. The original model was the last Jaguar [[Sedan (automobile)|saloon]] to have had the input of [[Sir William Lyons]], the company's founder, and the model has been featured in countless media and high-profile appearances.<ref>{{cite web |last=Capparella |first=Joey |date=3 May 2018 |title=A Visual History of the Jaguar XJ's 50 Years of Elegance |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g20127350/a-visual-history-of-the-jaguar-xjs-50-years-of-elegance/ |access-date=28 March 2023 |website=Car and Driver}}</ref>

==Series 1, 2, and 3 (1968–1992)==
The first-generation of the XJ was produced for a total period of 24 years, with two major facelifts in 1973 and 1979.

==={{anchor|Series 1}}Series 1 (1968–1973)===
{{Infobox automobile
|name=XJ Series I
|image=1973 Jaguar XJ6 (Series I) 4.2 SWB sedan (2015-08-02) 01.jpg
|aka={{ubl
|Jaguar XJ6/XJ12
|[[Daimler Sovereign]]
|[[Daimler Double-Six]]
}}
|production=1968–1973 82,126 produced
|assembly = [[Coventry]], England
|predecessor={{ubl
|[[Jaguar Mark 2|Jaguar 240, Jaguar 340]]
|[[Daimler 250]]
|[[Jaguar S-Type (1963)|Jaguar S-Type]]
|[[Jaguar 420 and Daimler Sovereign (1966–69)|Jaguar 420 and Daimler Sovereign]]
|[[Jaguar Mark X#420G|Jaguar 420G]]
}}
|engine={{ubl
|2.8 L [[Jaguar XK6 engine|''XK6'' I6]]
|4.2 L ''[[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]]'' I6
|5.3 L ''[[Jaguar V12 engine|Jaguar V12]]'' (from 1972)
}}
|transmission={{ubl
|3-speed ''[[Borg-Warner 35 transmission|Borg-Warner Model 8]]'' [[automatic transmission|automatic]] (1968–1970)
|3-speed ''Borg-Warner Model 12'' automatic (1970 onwards)
}}
|body_style=4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]
| length = {{ubl
|{{convert|189.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|'''LWB (sold from 1972):'''
{{convert|193.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
}}
| width = {{convert|69.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| height = {{convert|52.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| weight =
| wheelbase = {{ubl
|{{convert|108.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|'''LWB (sold from 1972):''' {{convert|112.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
}}
|sp=uk
| designer = [[William Heynes]], [[William Lyons]]
}}
The XJ6, using the 2.8-litre ({{convert|2792|cc|cuin|abbr=on}}) and 4.2-litre ({{convert|4235|cc|cuin|abbr=on}}) [[straight-six]] cylinder versions of Jaguar's renowned [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK engine]], replaced most of Jaguar's saloons – which, in the 1960s, had expanded to four separate ranges. Apart from the engines, the front and rear suspensions carried over from previous models as well: the widest version of [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Jaguar's IRS unit]] from the [[Jaguar Mark X|Mark X]], and the subframe-mounted independent front suspension first seen in the 1955 [[Jaguar Mark 1|Mark 1]], with new anti-dive geometry.

[[File:1973 Jaguar XJ6 (Series I) 4.2 SWB sedan (2015-08-02) 02.jpg|thumb|left|An early model of the Series 1 Jaguar XJ6]]
An upmarket version was marketed under the [[Daimler Company|Daimler]] brand as the [[Daimler Sovereign]], continuing the name from the [[Jaguar 420 and Daimler Sovereign (1966–69)|Daimler version of the Jaguar 420]]. The car was introduced in September 1968. Power-assisted steering and leather upholstery were standard on the 2.8 L De Luxe and 4.2 L models. Air conditioning was offered as an optional extra on the 4.2 L Daimler versions, which were launched in October 1969 in a series of television advertisements featuring Sir William. In these advertisements, he referred to the car as "the finest Jaguar ever". An unusual feature inherited from the [[Jaguar Mark X|Mark X]] and [[Jaguar S-Type (1963)|S-Type]] saloons was the twin fuel tanks, positioned on each side of the boot, and filled using two separately lockable filler caps: one on the top of each wing above the rear wheel arches.<ref name="Autocar1971">{{cite magazine| title = Autotest Jaguar XJ6| series = 134|magazine=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] | volume = 3920| pages =6–10 |date = 13 May 1971}}</ref><ref>Private Motorcar Owner, Dec 1968, page 34-39.{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}</ref> Preliminary reviews of the car were favourable, noting the effective brakes and good ride quality.<ref>Private Motorcar Owner, Dec 1968, page 40.{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}</ref>

In March 1970, it was announced that the Borg-Warner Model 8 automatic transmission, which the XJ6 had featured since 1968, would be replaced on the 4.2-litre XJ6 with the Borg-Warner Model 12.<ref name=Motor197003>{{cite magazine| title = News: New Automatic for XJ6|magazine=[[The Motor (magazine)|The Motor]]| volume = 3534| page =57 |date = 14 March 1970}}</ref> The new transmission had three different forward positions accessed via the selector lever, which effectively enabled performance oriented drivers to hold lower ratios at higher revs to achieve better acceleration.<ref name=Motor197003/> "Greatly improved shift quality" was also claimed for the new system.<ref name=Motor197003/> Around this time other, minor changes were made as well, such as moving the rear reflectors from beside to below the rear lights; on the interior the chrome gauge bezels were replaced with black ones, to cut down on distracting reflections. In 1972, the option of a long-wheelbase version, providing a 4-inch increase in leg room for passengers on the rear seats, became available.

[[File:Jaguar XJ12 Reg November 1972 5343cc.jpg|thumb|left|The Jaguar XJ12, launched during the summer of 1972, featured a simplified grille.]]
A high-performance version called the XJ12 was announced in July 1972, featuring a simplified grille treatment, and powered by a [[Jaguar V12 engine|Jaguar's 5.3 L V12 engine]] coupled to the Borg-Warner Model 12 transmission.{{cn|date=November 2020}} At the time, it was the only mass-produced 12-cylinder, four-door car in the world and, with a top speed of "around" {{convert|225|kph|mph|0|abbr=on}},{{cn|date=August 2020}} it was the "fastest full four-seater available in the world".{{cn|date=August 2020}}

Although it had been the manufacturer's intention from launch that the XJ would use the 12-cylinder engine its installation was nonetheless a tight fit, and providing adequate cooling had been a challenge for Jaguar's engineers.<ref name="Motor197207">{{cite magazine| title = Twelve for the XJ|magazine=[[The Motor (magazine)|The Motor]]| volume = 3652| pages =4–6|date = 12 July 1972}}</ref> Bonnet louvres such as those fitted on the 12-cylinder [[Jaguar E-Type|E Type]] were rejected and instead the XJ12 featured a complex "cross-flow" radiator divided into two separated horizontal sections supported with coolant feeder tanks at each end. The engine fan was geared to rotate at 1¼ times the speed of the engine, subject to a limiter which cut in at a fan speed of 1,700 rpm.<ref name="Motor197207" /> The fuel system incorporated a relief valve that returned fuel to the tank when pressure in the lines to the carburettors exceeded 1.5 psi, to reduce the risk of vapour locks occurring at the high operating temperatures, while the car's battery had its own thermostatically-controlled cooling fan.<ref name="Motor197207" />

[[File:XJ12 engine with injection.jpg|thumb|Injection engine in a Series 1 XJ12]]
3,228 Series 1 XJ12s were built. A badge-engineered version, the Daimler Double-Six, was introduced in 1972,<ref name=Robson>{{cite book | ref = grAZ | title = A-Z of Cars of the 1970s | last = Robson | first = Graham | publisher = Bay View Books | location = Bideford, Devon | page = 44 | date = 1990 | isbn = 978-1-87097-940-5 }}</ref> reviving the [[Daimler Company|Daimler]] model name of 1926–1938.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Total production figures for the Series 1
|-
! Model
! Production
|-
| Jaguar XJ6 2.8 swb
|align="right"| 19,322
|-
| Jaguar XJ6 4.2 swb
|align="right"| 59,077
|-
| Jaguar XJ6 4.2 lwb
|align="right"| 574
|-
| Jaguar XJ12 swb
|align="right"| 2,474
|-
| Jaguar XJ12 lwb
|align="right"| 754
|-
| Daimler Sovereign 2.8
|align="right"| 3,233
|-
| Daimler Sovereign 4.2 swb
|align="right"| 11,522
|-
| Daimler Sovereign 4.2 lwb
|align="right"| 386
|-
| Daimler Double Six swb
|align="right"| 534
|-
| Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas
|align="right"| 351
|- style="font-weight:bold"
| Total Production for Series 1
| style="text-align:right;"| 98,227
|}

===Series 2 (1973–1979)===
{{Infobox automobile
|name = XJ Series II
|image = 1974 Jaguar XJ6 (8268331136).jpg
|aka = {{ubl
|Jaguar XJ6 and XJ12
|Jaguar XJ 3.4, XJ 4.2 and XJ 5.3 <ref>The Jaguar Four-door Saloon Car Range. XJ 3.4, 4.2 and 5.3 (1976 UK XJ range brochure), Jaguar Cars, Coventry, England</ref>
|[[Daimler Sovereign]]
|[[Daimler Double-Six]]
}}
|production = 1973–1979 (1981) 91,227 produced
|assembly = {{ubl
|[[Coventry]], England
|[[Cape Town]], South Africa
|[[Nelson, New Zealand|Nelson]], New Zealand
}}
|engine = {{ubl
|2.8 L [[Jaguar XK6 engine|''XK6'' I6]]
|3.4 L ''[[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK6]]'' I6
|4.2 L ''[[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK6]]'' I6
|5.3 L ''[[Jaguar V12 engine|Jaguar V12]]''
}}
|transmission = {{ubl
|3-speed ''Borg-Warner Model 12'' automatic
|3-speed ''[[Turbo-Hydramatic#Super Turbine 400 / THM400 / 3L80 / 3L80HD|General Motors THM 400]]'' automatic (XJ12, from 1977 onwards)
}}
|body_style=4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]
| length = {{convert|194.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| width = {{convert|69.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| height = {{convert|54|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| weight = {{convert|3841|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| wheelbase = {{ubl
|'''SWB (only sold until 1974):''' {{convert|108.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|'''LWB (until 1974: thereafter all saloons):''' {{convert|112.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
}}
|sp=uk
| designer = [[William Heynes]]
}}

The XJ line received a facelift in Autumn 1973 for the 1974 model year, thereafter known as the Series II; retrospectively the earlier cars were referred to as the Series I. The 4.2 L XJ6 straight-6 engine (most popular in the United Kingdom) and the 5.3 L V12 XJ12 were continued with an addition of a {{cvt|3442|cc|L cc cuin|1|order=out}} version of the XK engine available from 1975. The Series II and Series II coupé were the last Jaguar models with direct input by Sir William Lyons before his retirement.<ref>{{cite web|title=JAGUAR XJ Evolution study|url=https://www.behance.net/gallery/78279785/JAGUAR-XJ-Evolution-study?tracking_source=search_projects_recommended%7CJaguar%20XJ|date=31 March 2019|website=Behance}}</ref>

Initially, the Series II was offered with two wheelbases, but at the 1974 [[London Motor Show]] Jaguar announced the withdrawal of the standard wheelbase version: subsequent saloons all featured the extra 4 inches (10 cm) of passenger cabin length hitherto featured only on the long-wheelbase model.<ref name=DailyExpressMotorShowReviewOct1974re1975>{{cite magazine |editor-last=Cardew |editor-first=Basil |magazine=Daily Express Motor Show Review 1975 Cars |title=Jaguar XJ6 L |page=24 |date=October 1974}}</ref> By this time, the first customer deliveries of the two-door coupe, which retained the shorter standard-wheelbase (and which had already been formally launched more than a year earlier) were only months away.

Series II cars are visually differentiated from their predecessors by raised front bumpers to meet US crash safety regulations, which necessitated a smaller grille, complemented by a discreet additional inlet directly below the bumper. The interior received a substantial update, including simplified heating and A/C systems to address criticisms of the complex and not very effective Series I systems.

In April 1975, the North American models got a slightly revised set of front bumpers which had rubber over-riders covering the full length of the bumper with embedded turn signals at each end, and the Zenith-Stromberg carburettors of the V12-powered cars were replaced by Bosch-Lucas electronic fuel injection. In 1978 the carburetors were similarly replaced with EFI in the 4.2 L 6-cylinder XJ6L. In May 1977, it was announced that the automatic transmission used behind the 12-cylinder engine would be changed to [[General Motors]]' three-speed ''[[Turbo-Hydramatic#Super Turbine 400 / THM400 / 3L80 / 3L80HD|Turbo-Hydramatic 400]]'' transmission, in place of the British-built [[Borg-Warner]] used hitherto.<ref name="AutoMotorundSport197711">{{cite magazine |title=Nachrichten aus der Technik: Jaguar mit amerikanischem Getriebe |language=de|trans-title=Tech News: Jaguar with an American transmission |magazine=[[Auto, Motor und Sport]] |volume = 11 |page=64 |date=25 May 1977}}</ref>

The 1978 UK model range included the Jaguar XJ 3.4, XJ 4.2, XJ 5.3, Daimler Sovereign 4.2, Double-Six 5.3, Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 and Double-Six Vanden Plas 5.3. In New Zealand, [[knock-down kit]]s of the Series II were assembled locally by the New Zealand Motor Corporation (NZMC) at their Nelson plant. In the last year of production in New Zealand (1978), a special 'SuperJag' (XJ6-SLE) model was produced which featured half leather, half dralon wide pleat seats, vinyl roof, chrome steel wheels and air conditioning as standard. New Zealand produced models featured speedometers in km/h, and the black vinyl mats sewn onto the carpets in the front footwells featured the [[British Leyland]] ''L'' logo.

Though worldwide production of the Series II ended in 1979, a number were produced in [[Cape Town]], South Africa until 1981.{{clarify|date=April 2019}} A total of 91,227 Series II models were produced, of which 14,226 were fitted with the V12 engine.

'''Engines'''
<ref name="How things work">{{cite web|url=http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1973-1979-jaguar-xj6-xj12-series-ii.htm/printable|website= Howstuffworks|title= 1973-1979 Jaguar XJ6/XJ12 Series II|access-date=13 April 2009}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Years
! Type
! Capacity
! Horsepower
|-
| 1973–75
| DOHC I-6
| 2,792 (171 cu. in.)
| 140 Cv/Din
|-
| 1975–79
| DOHC I-6
| 3,442 (210 cu. in.)
| 160 Cv/Din
|-
| 1973–79
| DOHC I-6
| 4,235 (258 cu. in.)
| 186 Cv/Din - 172 Cv/Din See Note
|-
| 1973–79
| SOHC V12
| 5,343 (326 cu. in.)
| 269 Cv/Din See Note
|}
Note that HP varies depending on emission standards imposed on particular vehicles

'''Production count'''
<ref name="How things work"/>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! XJ6
! XJ12
|-
| 1973
| 1,488
| 168
|-
| 1974
| 13,526
| 4,744
|-
| 1975
| 11,990
| 2,239
|-
| 1976
| 12,157
| 3,283
|-
| 1977
| 9,043
| 1,913
|-
| 1978
| 12,138
| 3,284
|-
| 1979
| 1,099
| 429
|-
! Total
! 61,441
! 16,060
|}

'''Short–long wheelbase'''
<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaguar XJ6 Production Numbers |work=jag-lovers.org |access-date=17 February 2019 |url= http://www.jag-lovers.org/books/old-xj6/production_numbers.html#Series%20II }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model
! Swb
! Lwb
|-
| Jaguar XJ6 3.4
| —
| 6,490
|-
| Jaguar XJ6 4.2
| 12,370
| 50,912
|-
| Jaguar XJ12 5.3
| —
| 14,226
|-
! Total
! 12,370
! 71,628
|}

===XJ Coupé===
{{Infobox automobile
|name = XJ-Coupé
|image = Jaguar (3573353408).jpg
|caption =
|aka = {{ubl
|Jaguar XJ-C, XJ6-C, XJ12-C
|Jaguar XJ4.2C<ref name=XJLovers_Coupes>[http://www.jag-lovers.org/xjlovers/coupes.html XJLovers Coupes, www.jag-lovers.org] Retrieved 25 September 2015</ref>
|Jaguar XJ5.3C<ref name=XJLovers_Coupes/>
|Daimler Sovereign Coupé
|Daimler Double-Six Coupé
}}
|production = 1975–1978 10,487 produced
|body_style=2-door [[coupé]]<ref name=DailyExpressMotorShowReviewOct1974re1975/>
|assembly = [[Coventry]], England
|engine = {{ubl
|4.2 L [[Jaguar XK6 engine|''XK6'' I6]]
|5.3 L ''[[Jaguar V12 engine|Jaguar V12]]''
}}
| length = {{convert|190.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| width = {{convert|69.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| height = {{convert|54.125|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| weight = {{convert|4050|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|108.75|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|sp=uk
| successor = [[Jaguar XJS#HE (1981–1991)|Jaguar XJS]] (Indirect)
| designer = [[William Heynes]]
}}

A 9,378 car production run of two-door XJ [[coupé]]s with a pillarless [[hardtop]] body called the XJ-C was built between 1975 and 1978. The car was originally shown at the [[London Motor Show]] in October 1973,<ref name=DailyExpressMotorShowReviewOct1973re1974>{{cite magazine |editor-last=Cardew |editor-first=Basil |magazine=Daily Express Motor Show Review 1974 Cars |title=Jaguar XJ12 Series Two |page=28 |date=October 1973}}</ref> but it subsequently became clear that it was not ready for production,{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} and the economic troubles resulting from the [[1973 oil crisis]] unfolding in the Western world at that time seemed to have reduced any sense of urgency about producing and selling the cars.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} It was reported{{Where|date=July 2011}} that problems with window sealing delayed production. XJ coupés finally started to emerge from Jaguar show-rooms some two years later.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} The coupé was based on the short-wheelbase version of the XJ. The coupé's elongated doors were made out of a lengthened standard XJ front door (the weld seams are clearly visible under the interior panels where two front door shells were grafted together with a single outer skin).{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} A few XJ-C cars were modified by Lynx Cars and Avon into a [[convertible (car)|convertible]] body style with a retractable canvas top, but this was not a factory product. Lynx conversions (16 in total) did benefit from powered tops. Both six and twelve-cylinder models were offered, 6,505 of the former and 1,873 of the latter were made. Even with the delay, these cars suffered from water leaks and wind noise.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} The delayed introduction, the labour-intensive work required by the modified saloon body, the higher price than the four-door car, and the early demise promulgated by the new [[Jaguar XJS|XJ-S]], all ensured a small production run.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}

All coupés came with a [[vinyl roof]] as standard. Since the coupé lacked B-pillars, the roof flexed enough that the paint used by Jaguar at the time would develop cracks.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} More modern paints do not suffer such problems, so when coupés are repainted it is advisable to remove the vinyl.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} Today many XJ-Cs thus no longer have their vinyl roof, which also minimises the threat of roof rust. Some owners also modified their XJ-C by changing to Series III bumpers.<ref>Images of Series III bumpers fitted to a Daimler [http://polishingpeanuts.com/about-pp/xj-coupe/upgrading-the-xj-c-with-series-iii-bumpers/ "XJ-C Coupe"]</ref> This lifted the front indicators from under the bumper and provided built in rear fog lights. A small number of [[Daimler Company|Daimler]] versions of the XJ-C were made. One prototype of the Daimler Vanden Plas XJ-C was also made; however, this version never went into production.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}}

'''Production count'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xjc.com.au/story.htm |title=Welcome to the website dedicated to the Jaguar XJC |website= XJC.COM.AU - The XJC Story|access-date=13 April 2009}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Model \ Year
! 1973
! 1974
! 1975
! 1976
! 1977
! 1978
! Total
|-
! 4.2 L Coupé
| 2
| 1
| 2,925
| 1,746
| 1,776
| 37
| 6,487
|-
! 5.3 L Coupé
| —
| 11
| 821
| 663
| 329
| 31
| 1,855
|-
! Daimler Sovereign Coupé
| —
| —
| 471
| 587
| 613
| 6
| 1,677
|-
! Daimler Double Six Coupé
| —
| 1
| 76
| 149
| 159
| 22
| 407
|-
! Total
! 2
! 13
! 4,293
! 3,145
! 2,877
! 96
! 10,426
|}
{{clear}}

==={{anchor|S3|SIII|Series 3|Series III|1979}} Series 3 (1979–1992)===
{{Infobox automobile
|name=XJ Series III
|image = Jaguar XJ12 registered December 1986 5343cc.JPG
|caption = Jaguar XJ12 Series III
|aka={{ubl
|Jaguar XJ6, XJ12
|[[Daimler Sovereign]]
|Daimler Vanden Plas
|[[Daimler Double-Six]]
|Double-Six Vanden Plas
|Jaguar Sovereign (from 1983)
|Jaguar Vanden Plas<ref>[http://www.jag-lovers.org/brochures/84range.html 1984 Jaguar Range brochure, page 24] Retrieved from www.jag-lovers.org on 14 August 2011</ref>
}}
|body_style=4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]]
|assembly = [[Coventry]], England
|production=March 1979 – 30 November 1992 132,952 produced
|engine={{ubl
|3.4 L [[Jaguar XK6 engine|''XK6'' I6]]
|4.2 L ''[[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK6]]'' I6
|5.3 L ''[[Jaguar V12 engine|Jaguar V12]]''
}}
|sp=uk
| designer = [[Leonardo Fioravanti (engineer)|Leonardo Fioravanti]] and [[Lorenzo Ramaciotti]] at [[Pininfarina]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://driventowrite.com/2019/05/16/1979-1992-jaguar-xj-series-3-profile/ |title=Saving Grace |website= Driven To Write|first= Eóin |last=Doyle|date=16 April 2019|access-date=9 May 2023}}</ref>
}}
[[File:Jaguar Sovereign V12 (35893039600).jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of a Series III Jaguar Sovereign V12]]
The car was significantly facelifted again in April 1979, known as the Series III, incorporating a subtle exterior redesign by [[Pininfarina]]. Changes from the Series II included thicker and more incorporated rubber bumpers with decorative chrome only on the top edge, flush door handles, one-piece front door glass without a separate [[quarter glass|quarter light]], a grille with only vertical vanes, reverse lights moved from the boot plinth to the larger rear light clusters, and a revised roofline with narrower door frames and increased glass area. The option of a sunroof and cruise control were also offered for the first time. Also For the series 3 Jaguar asked Pirelli to develop a new tyre the Cinturato P5 to improve the handling and performance of these luxury cars in 205/70R15 Cinturato P5 for the 6 cylinder cars and 215/70R15 Cinturato P5 for the V12.

The 5.3 L [[V12 engine|V12]], 4.2 L and 3.4 L straight-six engines carried over from the Series II, with minor changes. The larger six-cylinder and V12 models incorporated [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]] fuel injection (made under licence by [[Lucas Automotive|Lucas]]) while the smaller six-cylinder remained carburetted. The smaller six-cylinder engine was never offered in the US, and the V12 was no longer offered there after 1980.

The 1979 UK model range included the Jaguar XJ6 3.4 and 4.2, XJ12 5.3, Daimler Sovereign 4.2 and Double-Six 5.3, and Daimler Vanden Plas 4.2 and Double-Six Vanden Plas 5.3. In 1981, the cylinder heads of the V12 engine were replaced by the new Fireball high-compression design by Swiss racing driver [[Michael May (racing driver)|Michael May]], and were badged from this time onwards to 1985 as "HE" (High Efficiency) models.

In late 1981, the Daimler Sovereign and Double Six models received a minor interior upgrade for the 1982 model year with features similar to Vanden Plas models. Also for the 1982 model year, a top spec Jaguar Vanden Plas model was introduced in the US market. In late 1982, the interior of all Series III models underwent a minor update for the 1983 model year. A trip computer appeared for the first time and was fitted as standard on V12 models. A new and much sought-after alloy wheel featuring numerous distinctive circular holes was also introduced, commonly known as the "pepperpot" wheel. Pirelli tyres were also fitted as standard equipment.

For the 1984 model year, the Sovereign name was transferred from the Daimler marque to a new top-specification Jaguar model, the Jaguar Sovereign. A base Jaguar XJ12 was no longer available, with the V12 engine only being offered as a Jaguar Sovereign HE or Daimler Double Six. The Vanden Plas name was also dropped at the time in the UK market, due to Jaguar being split from British Leyland and privatised; the name was used on top-of-the-range [[Rover Company|Rover]]-branded cars. Daimler models became the Daimler 4.2 and Double Six and were the most luxurious XJ Series III models, being fully optioned with Vanden Plas spec interiors. The Vanden Plas trademark was retained by Jaguar in North America, and top-of-the-line XJs were still sold there with the Vanden Plas name. The 1984 UK model range included the Jaguar XJ6 3.4 and 4.2, Sovereign 4.2 and 5.3, and Daimler 4.2 and Double Six 5.3.

Production of the six-cylinder Series III XJs continued until early 1987, after which it was replaced by the all-new [[Jaguar XJ (XJ40)|XJ40]], while production of 12-cylinder Series III XJs continued until 1992. The last 100 cars built were numbered and sold in Canada as part of a special series commemorating the end of production. These 100 cars featured the option of having a brass plaque located in the cabin. It was the original purchaser's option to have this plaque, which also gave a number to the car, such as No. 5 of 100, fitted to the glove box, to the console woodwork or not fitted at all. This brass plaque initiative did not come from Jaguar in Coventry: it was a local effort by Jaguar Canada staff and the brass plaques were engraved locally.{{citation needed|date=January 2020}}

132,952 Series III cars were built, 10,500 with the V12 engine. In total between 1968 and 1992 approximately 318,000 XJ6 and XJ12 cars were produced.

=== Technical specifications ===
{| class="wikitable collapsible"
! colspan=11 style="background:lavender;"| Technical data Jaguar XJ series 1 to 3 (European market except where stated)
|-
! style="width:10%;"|Jaguar
! style="width:9%;"|Series 1 2.8
! style="width:9%;"|Series 1 4.2
! style="width:9%;"|Series 1 XJ12
! style="width:9%;"|Series 2 2.8
! style="width:9%;"|Series 2 3.4
! style="width:9%;"|Series 2 4.2 & XJ6C
! style="width:9%;"|Series 2 XJ12 & XJ12C
! style="width:9%;"|Series 3 3.4
! style="width:9%;"|Series 3 4.2
! style="width:9%;"|Series 3 XJ12
|-
| Chassis code:  || style="text-align:center;"|1G || style="text-align:center;"|1L (LWB:2E) || style="text-align:center;"|1P (LWB: 2C) || style="text-align:center;"|2U || style="text-align:center;"|3A|| style="text-align:center;"|2N (LWB: 2T, XJC: 2J)|| style="text-align:center;"|2R (XJC: 2G) || style="text-align:center;"|A || style="text-align:center;"|P, R, N || style="text-align:center;"|W, Y, V, X

|-
| Produced:  || style="text-align:center;"|1968–1973 || style="text-align:center;"|1968–1973 || style="text-align:center;"|1972–1973 || style="text-align:center;"|1973–1974 || style="text-align:center;"|1975–1979 || style="text-align:center;"|1973–1979 || style="text-align:center;"|1973–1979 || style="text-align:center;"|1979–1984 || style="text-align:center;"|1979–1986 || style="text-align:center;"|1979–1992
|-
| Units sold*:  || style="text-align:center;"|19,426 || style="text-align:center;"|59,556 || style="text-align:center;"|3235 || style="text-align:center;"|170 || style="text-align:center;"|6490 || style="text-align:center;"|69,687 || style="text-align:center;"|16,099 || style="text-align:center;"|Unknown || style="text-align:center;"|122,453 || style="text-align:center;"|10,500
|-
| Engine: || style="text-align:center;"|2792 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |4235 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |5343 cc [[Jaguar V12 engine|V12]]|| style="text-align:center;" |2792 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |3442 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |4235 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |5343 cc [[Jaguar V12 engine|V12]]|| style="text-align:center;" |3442 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |4235 cc [[Jaguar XK6 engine|XK]] [[Straight-6|I6]]|| style="text-align:center;" |5343 cc [[Jaguar V12 engine|V12]]
|-
| Bore x stroke:  || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|83|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|86|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|92.07|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|106|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|90|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|70|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|83|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|86|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|83|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|106|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|92.07|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|106|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|90|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|70|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|83|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|106|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|92.07|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|106|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{Convert|90|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} x {{Convert|70|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|-
| Max. power at rpm: || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|140|HP|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|186|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 4,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|250|HP|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|140|HP|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|161|HP|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 5,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|172|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 4,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|258|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 6,000, later {{convert|285|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 5,750 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|163|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 5,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|205|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 5,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|285|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 5,750, later {{convert|295|HP|kW|abbr=on}} at 5,500
|-
| Max. torque at rpm: || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|192|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 4,250 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|313|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|408|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|192|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 4,250 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|256|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|313|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|408|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500, later {{convert|399|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|256|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|313|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,000 || style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|399|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,500, later {{convert|432|Nm|lbft|abbr=on}} at 3,250
|-
| Compression ratio:  || style="text-align:center;"|8.5: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|7.8: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|9.0: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|8.5: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|8.5: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|7.8: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|9.0: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|8.5: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|8.1: 1 || style="text-align:center;"|9.0: 1 later 12.5: 1
|-
| Fueling:  || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 2x [[SU Carburettor|SU]] HD8, later 2x [[SU Carburettor|SU]] HS8
(US 4.2: 2x Stromberg 175 CD)
| style="text-align:center;" | 4x [[Stromberg carburettor|Stromberg]] 175 CD || style="text-align:center;" | 2x [[SU Carburettor|SU]] HS8 || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 2x [[SU Carburettor|SU]] HIF7
(US 4.2: 2x Stromberg 175 CD)
| style="text-align:center;" | 4x [[Stromberg carburettor|Stromberg]] 175 CD, later Lucas EFI || style="text-align:center;" | 2x [[SU Carburettor|SU]] HIF7 || style="text-align:center;"| Lucas-Bosch [[Jetronic|L-Jetronic]] || style="text-align:center;"| Lucas EFI
|-
| Valvetrain:  || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[DOHC]] 12v, duplex chain || style="text-align:center;"| 2x [[SOHC]] 24v, duplex chain || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| [[DOHC]] 12v, duplex chain || style="text-align:center;"| 2x [[SOHC]] 24v, duplex chain || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[DOHC]] 12v, duplex chain || style="text-align:center;"| 2x [[SOHC]] 24v, duplex chain
|-
| Fuel tank capacity:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"| 2x {{Convert|47.7|L|usgal impgal|1|abbr=on}}<ref name="AKM 9006 Ed 5">{{cite book |author= |title=Series III Service Manual, AKM 9006 |edition=5th |publisher=Jaguar Cars Limited |date=1988}}</ref>{{rp|09—2}}
|-
| Cooling:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|Water cooling with engine driven fan
|-
| Transmission:  || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| RWD 4 speed manual with optional overdrive or Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic || style="text-align:center;"| RWD Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | RWD 4 speed manual with optional overdrive or Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic || style="text-align:center;"| RWD Borg-Warner/GM 3 speed automatic || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| RWD 5 speed manual or Borg-Warner 3 speed automatic || style="text-align:center;"| RWD GM 3 speed automatic
|-
| Electrical system:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"| 12 Volt negative earth
|-
| Front suspension:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"| Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilising bar, anti-dive geometry
|-
| Rear suspension::  || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], optional [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]] || style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]] || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], optional [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]] || style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]] || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], optional [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]] || style="text-align:center;"| [[Jaguar independent rear suspension|Independent]], [[Limited-slip differential|LSD]]
|-
| Brakes:  || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| Disc brakes (solid front and rear), power assisted || colspan="8" style="text-align:center;"| Disc brakes (vented front, solid rear), power assisted
|-
| Steering:  || style="text-align:center;"| Rack and pinion, optional power assistance || colspan="9" style="text-align:center;"| Rack and pinion, power assisted
|-
| Body structure:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"| Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) construction
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| Dry weight:  || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|1630|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|1775|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1760|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|1630|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|1685|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1775|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1810|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|1766|kg|lb|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1830|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|1930|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| Track:  || colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|1473|mm|in|abbr=on}} ||colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|1480|mm|in|abbr=on}} front {{convert|1495|mm|in|abbr=on}} rear<ref name="AKM 9006 Ed 5" />{{rp|09—2}}
|-
| Wheelbase:  || colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|2763|mm|in|abbr=on}} LWB: {{convert|2865|mm|in|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|2865|mm|in|abbr=on}} || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| SWB & XJC {{convert|2763|mm|in|abbr=on}} LWB: {{convert|2865|mm|in|abbr=on}} || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|2865|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| Length:  || colspan="4" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|4843|mm|in|abbr=on}} LWB: {{convert|4945|mm|in|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|4945|mm|in|abbr=on}} || colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| SWB & XJC {{convert|4843|mm|in|abbr=on}} LWB: {{convert|4945|mm|in|abbr=on}} || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|4959|mm|in|abbr=on}} USA & Canada: {{convert|5067|mm|in|abbr=on}}<ref name="AKM 9006 Ed 5" />{{rp|09—2}}
|-
| Width:  || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1770|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|-
| Height:  || colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1375|mm|in|abbr=on}} || colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| {{convert|1377|mm|in|abbr=on}}<ref name="AKM 9006 Ed 5" />{{rp|09—2}}
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| || colspan="10" style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| Top speed: (automatic)  || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|177|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|192|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|237|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|177|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|185|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|192|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|225|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|185|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} || style="text-align:center;"|{{convert|200|km/h|mph|0|lk=|abbr=on}}|| style="text-align:center;" |{{convert|230|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
|-
| Acceleration: (0–100 km/h automatic)  || style="text-align:center;"|15.2 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |12.5 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |7.4 seconds<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Jaguar XJ12|pages=42–45|date=June 1973|magazine=Motor Sport|url=http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/june-1973/42/jaguar-xj12|access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref>|| style="text-align:center;" |15.2 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |12.9 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |12.5 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |7.9 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |12.5 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |10.5 seconds || style="text-align:center;" |8.4 seconds
|-
| Notes: || colspan="10" | '''*''' Daimler versions excluded
|}

==XJ40, X300, and X308 (1986–2003)==
The second generation of the XJ was produced for a total of 17 years with the arrival of the XJ40 in 1987 with its X300 and X308 derivatives being introduced later.

===XJ40 (1986–1994)===
{{Main|Jaguar XJ (XJ40)}}
[[File:1992 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0 Rear.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of a 1992 Jaguar Sovereign]]
The intended replacement for the Series XJ models was code-named XJ40, and development on the all-new car began in the early 1970s (with small scale models being built as early as 1972). The project suffered a number of delays due to problems at parent company British Leyland and events such as the
[[1973 oil crisis]]. The XJ40 was finally unveiled on 8 October 1986 at the [[British International Motor Show]].

With the XJ40, Jaguar began to place more emphasis on build quality as well as simplification of the XJ's build process. With 25% fewer body panel pressings required versus the outgoing model, the new process also saved weight, increased the stiffness of the chassis, and reduced cabin noise.{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}}

[[File:Jaguar XJR (1993) front left.jpg|thumb|1993 Jaguar XJR]]
The new platform came with significantly different styling, which was more squared-off and angular than the outgoing Series III. Individual round headlamps were replaced with rectangular units on the higher-specification cars, either 390mm millimetric tyres or 15" wheels with 225/65R15 Pirelli Cinturato P5 tyres and all models came with only a single, wide-sweeping windshield wiper. The interior received several modernisations such as the switch to a digital instrument cluster, although this was eventually discontinued for the 1990 model year in favour of analogue instruments.

The six-cylinder XJ40s are powered by the [[Jaguar AJ6 engine|AJ6 inline-six engine]], which replaced the XK6 unit used in earlier XJs. The new unit featured a four-valve, twin overhead cam design. In 1993, one year before XJ40 production ended, the V12-powered XJ12 and Daimler Double Six models were reintroduced.

===X300 (1994–1997)===
{{Main|Jaguar XJ (X300)}}
[[File:1995 Jaguar Sovereign 4.0.jpg|thumb|left|A Jaguar Sovereign (X300)]]
[[File:Jaguar X300 interior (1995, Warm charcoal & Cream).jpg|thumb|Interior of the X300]]
[[File:Jaguar XJ6 rear.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of a Jaguar XJ6]]
The X300, introduced in October 1994 at the [[Paris Motor Show]], was stylistically intended to evoke the image of the more curvaceous Series XJ models. The front of the car was redesigned significantly to return to four individual round headlamps that provided definition to the sculptured bonnet. Mechanically, it was similar to the XJ40 that it replaced.

Six-cylinder X300 models are powered by the [[Jaguar AJ6 engine#AJ16|AJ16]] inline-six engine, which is a further enhancement of the AJ6 engine that uses an electronic distributorless ignition system. The V12 remained available until the end of the X300 production in 1997, although it ended one year earlier in the United States market due to problems meeting [[OBD-II]]-related emissions requirements. Jaguar first introduced the supercharged XJR model in the X300's production run; the first supercharged road car manufactured by the company.

Design of the X300 was directly affected by the [[Ford Motor Company]]'s ownership of Jaguar (between 1990 and 2007).<ref name="an">{{cite web|url=http://www.autonews.com/article/19941003/ANA/410030731/jaguar-says-dark-days-are-gone:new-xj-benefits-from-fords-touch|last = Versical|first = David|date = 4 October 1994|title=Jaguar Says Dark Days Are Gone: New XJ Benefits From Ford's Touch|website=Automotive News|access-date=13 February 2014}}</ref> According to ''[[Automotive News]]'', this was evident in general "[[product development]] processes", more than the use of Ford components. The X300's [[traction control]] system was obtained from the [[Ford Mondeo]] and it also featured a [[Nippondenso]] air conditioner purchased through Ford channels. In a ''[[Car and Driver]]''{{'}}s comparison test, it was stated that the X300 Jaguar XJ is less roomy than the E39 [[BMW 5 Series]] and W210 [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class]] despite being longer dimensionally.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a15140702/2000-bmw-m5-vs-2000-mercedes-benz-e55-amg-2000-jaguar-xjr-comparison-test/|title = Tested: 2000 BMW M5 vs. Jaguar XJR vs. Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG|magazine = [[Car and Driver]] | first = Csaba | last = Csere | date = 5 June 2020}}</ref>

===X308 (1997–2003)===
{{main|Jaguar XJ (X308)}}
[[File:1999 Jaguar XJ-R (6433166505).jpg|thumb|left|A Jaguar XJR (X308)]]
[[File:Jaguar XJR 1998 - Flickr - The Car Spy (9).jpg|thumb|Rear view of a Jaguar XJR]]
After the XJ40, Jaguar's intention was to launch a brand new saloon with a new V8 engine. Ford halted development of the saloon, termed XJ90, and proposed to install its new engine and front and rear ends onto the centre section of the XJ40 model; however, the V8 was not ready until after the X308 model, and the X300 went on to become one of Jaguar's most successful models.<ref>{{cite web |last=Howe |first=James |date=2022-08-26 |title=Jaguar XJ8 (X308) road test |url=https://classicsworld.co.uk/cars/jaguar-xj8-x308-road-test/ |access-date=2023-03-28 |website=Classics World}}</ref> With the introduction of the X308 generation in 1997 came a switch from the XJ6 and XJ12 nomenclature to XJ8, reflecting the fact that the X308 cars were powered by a new V8 engine. The exterior styling of the X308 is similar to the X300 with minor refinements. The biggest change in the appearance was the switch to a stylistically rounded design for all of the exterior lights, indicators and interior trim and fittings, including information displays and switches.<ref name="Automobile-catalog">{{cite web|title=Jaguar XJ Model X300 - X308 specs|url=http://www.automobile-catalog.com/model/jaguar/xj_xj300.html|work=Automobile-catalog|access-date=3 February 2014}}</ref>

The X308 kept much of the same exterior styling as its predecessor, carrying its rounded four-headlamp bonnet, low roofline, sloping tail, and wrap-around rear light clusters. From the front, the two generations can be differentiated by the shape of the indicator lenses (rectangular on the X300, oval on the X308), and also by the shape of the fog lamps and lower valance air intake, both of which are more rounded on the X308. The interior was updated to eliminate the rectangular instrument binnacle that had gone largely unchanged since the original XJ40; instead, three large gauges were set into recesses in the walnut-faced dashboard in front of the driver similar in design to the recently launched [[Jaguar XK (X100)]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguar XJ Series X308 parts (exterior)|url=http://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk/jaguar-xj-x308-parts|work=Jaguar classic parts|access-date=3 February 2014}}</ref> The front and rear bumpers were both changed along with the taillights which had red/clear lenses rather than red/grey lenses. The grill surround and badging was slightly changed. The headlight fixtures also included forward parking lights housed with the brights, new to X308.<ref name="Automobile-catalog"/>

[[File:Jaguar XJR 1998 - Flickr - The Car Spy (7).jpg|thumb|Interior of a Jaguar XJR]]
The biggest change to the interior on the X308 was to the dashboard, which had remained essentially the same since the original XJ40 with only detail changes over the years. The rectangular instrument binnacle gave way to three deeply recessed dials similar in style to the recently introduced [[Jaguar XK8]]. The new fascia also allowed for the restoration of a proper glove compartment, which had been lost when the original XJ40 dash had been retrofitted with a passenger side airbag. Door trim and the design of the center console were also slightly revised.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguar XJ X308 interior specs|url=http://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk/jaguar-xj-x308-parts/interior-trim-and-linings/door-interior-trim-and-finishers|work=Jaguar classic parts|access-date=4 February 2014}}</ref>

The major mechanical change was the replacement of both the inline-six and V12 engines with new eight-cylinder [[Jaguar AJ-V8 engine|AJ-V8]] in either a displacement of 3.2 L or 4.0 L, with the 4.0 L also available in supercharged form in the [[Jaguar XJR]], a sport-oriented model. Certain markets, such as the United States, only received cars powered by the 4.0 L version.<ref name="Automobile-catalog"/> No manual transmission was available, and all X308 models were supplied with a five-speed automatic gearbox. [[Computer]]-controlled [[active suspension]] was available as a feature named [[Computer Active Technology Suspension]] (CATS).<ref>{{cite web|title=X308 Owner's Guide – Gearboxes specs|url=http://www.jaguar-world.com/features/your-jags/233-x308-owners-guide|work=Jaguar-World|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222135504/http://www.jaguar-world.com/features/your-jags/233-x308-owners-guide|archive-date=22 February 2014|access-date=4 February 2014}}</ref>

==X350, X356, and X358 (2003–2009)==
=== XJ (X350) (2003–2007) ===
{{Infobox automobile
|name = XJ (X350 and X358)
|aka = {{ubl
|XJ8, Vanden Plas, XJR, Super V8
|Daimler Super Eight
}}
|image = Jaguar XJR Sonderedition front 20080811.jpg
|caption = Jaguar XJR
|production = 2002–2009
|assembly = [[Castle Bromwich Assembly]], [[Birmingham]], England
|body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (car)|saloon]]
|sp=uk
}}
{{main|Jaguar XJ (X350)}}
[[File:CIG11.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of the X350 model]]
In 2003, Jaguar introduced the re-engineered and newly designed third generation of the XJ, continuing with the XJ8 model designation. Designated internally as the X350, it has an all-aluminium body and chassis, a new V8 engine, as well as greater interior and luggage spaces. It was the first Jaguar XJ to be completely designed under Ford ownership and utilises electronics and computer-controlled systems sourced through existing partner suppliers or directly produced by Ford.{{Citation needed|date=June 2019}}

The V8 engine was offered in larger 3.5 and 4.2-litre displacements as well in a supercharged variation. A 3.0-litre V6 engine was also offered; neither the V6 petrol nor diesel engines were available in US markets. A new six-speed automatic gearbox was fitted which was lighter and offered better economy with lock-up on all gears and a larger spread of ratios.

Air suspension was fitted at the front and rear, providing adaptive damping as well as rear [[Self-levelling suspension|self leveling]]— with computer-controlled ride height and suspension mode. Dynamic stability control as well as traction control were standard. Radar based adaptive cruise control was offered. Two-zone climate control was also standard, with four-zone available on long-wheelbase models. An optional touch screen interface controlled default settings, satellite navigation, the Alpine audio system, and bluetooth telephone. Jaguar Voice offered voice control of many functions.
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===XJ (X356) (2005–2007)===
[[File:Jaguar XJ 2.7 D (X350, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 17. April 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg|thumb|Rear view of a facelifted X350]]
The facelifted X350 debuted in 2005 for the model year 2006, with a revised front grille and with slightly redesigned front fenders. Some vehicle electronics systems were updated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.automobile-catalog.com/model/jaguar/xj_xj350.html|url-status=live|title=Jaguar XJ model X350-X358 specifications: versions & types|website=Automobile-catalog.com|date=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101118015521/https://www.automobile-catalog.com/model/jaguar/xj_xj350.html|archive-date=18 November 2010|access-date=25 March 2023}}</ref>

===XJ (X358) (2007–2009)===
A new facelifted version of the X350 was launched at the end of February 2007 with a revised lower grille, prominent faux side air vents, small bootlid spoiler, and revised seating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/buy/2008-Jaguar-XJ/expert-review/|title=2008 Jaguar XJ Reviews|publisher=Autoblog|access-date=10 January 2020}}</ref>

A Jaguar emblem within the grille replaced the previous bonnet-mounted bonnet mascot. The front lights were revised and door mirrors incorporated side repeaters. The front wings had prominent faux side vents, and the side sills, rear bumper, and taillights were revised. The interior featured redesigned front seats.<ref>{{cite web|title=2008 Jaguar XJ X358 specs|url=http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/jaguar/xj_xj350/xj_xj358_super/2008.html|work=Automobile-catalog|access-date=4 February 2014}}</ref>

==X351 (2010–2019)==
{{Main|Jaguar XJ (X351)}}
{{Infobox automobile
|name=XJ (X351)
|image= In The Boardroom - Episode -10 - Reginald Randall (12303560045).jpg
|production=2010–2019<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguar XJ luxury sedan on the way out, to be replaced by electric car in 2020|first=Phil | last = Dzikiy|date=30 May 2019 |url=https://electrek.co/2019/05/30/jaguar-xj-electric-2020/|website=Electrek|access-date=30 May 2019}}</ref>
|assembly={{ubl
|[[Castle Bromwich Assembly]], [[Birmingham]], England
|[[Pune]], India
}}
|body_style=4-door [[Sedan (car)|saloon]]
|designer={{ubl
|[[Ian Callum]]<ref>{{cite interview|url=https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/ian-callum-celebrating-100-years-of-jaguar/|title=Ian Callum: Celebrating 100 years of Jaguar|last=Callum|first=Ian|subject-link=Ian Callum|interviewer=[[Mike Hosking]]|work=[[Newstalk ZB]]|date=27 October 2022|access-date=27 October 2022}}</ref>
|Giles Taylor
}}
|sp=uk
}}
[[File:Jaguar XJ Super Sport (2012) (32575742714).jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of a Jaguar XJR Super Sport]]
[[File:JAGUAR XJ ULTIMATE (7105325353).jpg|thumb|left|Interior of the Jaguar XJ Ultimate]]
[[File:2010 Jaguar XJ (X351) 5.0 L sedan (2016-01-03) 02.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view of a Jaguar XJ L]]
In July 2009, the redesigned XJ was unveiled at the [[Saatchi Gallery]] in London, with [[Jay Leno]] and [[Elle Macpherson]] unveiling the new car.<ref name="autocar_1">{{Cite magazine |title=Jaguar XJ: full details and pics|magazine=Autocar|date=9 July 2009|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Jaguar-XJ-Series/241405/|access-date=10 July 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090713021016/http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Jaguar-XJ-Series/241405/|archive-date=13 July 2009}}</ref> The unveiling was broadcast live on the Jaguar website.

In keeping with Ian Callum's new design direction for Jaguar, the XJ has an all-new exterior design and a break from the XJ Series mould carried over on all previous generations. It is a longer, wider car that is much bigger than its predecessor. The front has clear links with the [[Jaguar XF|XF]] executive car, although with slimmer, sleeker lights and a larger, squarer grille add a more aggressive appearance. The rear is the contentious part, an unusual design element for a Jaguar automobile. The upright, swooping taillights, nicknamed "cat's claws", and black roof panels at each side of the rear screen, which aim to hide the XJ's width, are the most striking aspects. There is also a standard full-length sunroof, that extends all the way back with just a single body-coloured roof panel that the designer refers as bridges on yachts. The new XJ features an innovative, all-[[LCD]] dashboard and console displays. The dashboard can be configured to display various virtual dials in addition to the obligatory speedometer. The console display presents different views to the driver and passenger, including control of a sophisticated video and audio system.

Like several of its predecessors, the X351 is available in both standard and long-wheelbase form, as well as many special editions. Engines are modern units already seen in other JLR products: the 5.0-litre petrol V8 either normally aspirated or supercharged, or a 3.0-litre diesel twin-turbocharged V6 that is predicted to account for most of the sales. For 2013, a 3.0-litre supercharged V6 was introduced to the line-up, primarily as an alternative to the diesel unit for improved fuel economy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2009/04/2010-jaguar-xj-teased-at-shanghai-auto-showthe-icon-reimagined.html |title=2010 Jaguar XJ Teased at Shanghai Auto Show:The Icon Reimagined|website=Autoguide.com|first=Colum | last = Wood|date=20 April 2009 |access-date=16 July 2009}}</ref> The X351 received a minor facelift in 2014, primarily upgrading the suspension and rear seat facilities on the long wheelbase versions, but also introducing small cosmetic changes across the range, and making stop-start technology standard on all engines.

The X351 received another facelift in 2015, adding LED headlights, J-Blade rear taillights, and adding several new driver assistance and safety features such as lane assist, adaptive cruise control with a new feature known as "Queue assist", reverse traffic direction, closing vehicle sensing, a 360 degree camera system, and semi-automated parking features.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2016-jaguar-xj-facelift-revealed-r-sport-and-autobiography-added-video-photo-gallery-96674.html|first = Mihnea | last = Radu|title=2016 Jaguar XJ Facelift Revealed: R-Sport and Autobiography Added|website=Autoevolution|date=15 June 2015 |access-date=4 July 2015}}</ref>

The X351 is one of the cars used by the [[British royal family]] and an [[Armored car (VIP)|armoured car]] version was used for transporting three former [[British prime ministers]], such as [[David Cameron]], [[Theresa May]], and [[Boris Johnson]]. The [[prime ministerial car]], aside from having classified security measures, has armoured under plates and engine plates.<ref name="Select Car Leasing">{{cite web|url=https://www.selectcarleasing.co.uk/news/worlds-prime-minister-official-state-cars.html|title=World's Prime Minister & President Cars – Official State Cars|date=7 February 2017|work=Select Car Leasing|access-date=31 August 2019}}</ref><ref name="Motoring Research 2019">{{cite web|url=https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/features/order-order-cars-british-politicians/|title=The many cars of Boris Johnson – and other British MPs|date=23 July 2019|website=Motoring Research|access-date=31 August 2019}}</ref>

===Worldwide sales===
{|class="wikitable" style="float:center; clear:center; margin:0 0 1em 1em; text-align:center;"
|+
Worldwide sales<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tatamotors.com/investors/volumes/|title=TML Volumes - Flash Figures|publisher=Tata Motors|date=22 September 2015|access-date=3 September 2019}}</ref>
|-
!Year
|'''2010'''
|'''2011'''
|'''2012'''
|'''2013'''
|'''2014'''
|'''2015'''
|'''2016'''
!Total
|-
!Units sold
|'''10,404'''
|'''15,128'''
|'''14,988'''
|'''19,677'''
|'''18,348'''
|'''12,536'''
|'''11,315'''
!102,396
|}

==Electric XJ (cancelled)==
{{Main|Jaguar XJ (electric)}}
On 5 July 2019, [[Jaguar Land Rover]] confirmed that they intended to build an all-electric XJ luxury saloon car at their [[Castle Bromwich plant]].<ref name="Autocar_20190705">{{cite web |last1=Burgess |first1=Rachel |date=5 July 2019 |title=Electric Jaguar XJ confirmed, to be built at Castle Bromwich |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/electric-jaguar-xj-confirmed-be-built-castle-bromwich |website=Autocar |access-date=6 July 2019}}</ref> The car was expected to be launched in 2020.<ref name="BBC_20190705">{{cite news |last1=Jack |first1=Simon |date=5 July 2019 |title=Jaguar Land Rover announces electric car investment |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48875406 |work=BBC News |access-date=6 July 2019}}</ref> First official images of new generation's taillights were shown. The taillights were shown and based on them the new generation was rendered again in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 March 2020 |title=The New Jaguar XJ X352 2020-2021 is soon as EV, but maybe as hybrid PHEV SVR too |url=http://autoya.info/new_jaguar_xj_x352_2020_2021_year_ev_phev_hybrid_svr/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200514230827/http://autoya.info/new_jaguar_xj_x352_2020_2021_year_ev_phev_hybrid_svr/ |archive-date=14 May 2020 |access-date=28 March 2023 |website=Autoya}}</ref>

On 15 February 2021, Jaguar Land Rover announced that the all-electric XJ project had been shelved, as it was no longer part of the company's current vision.<ref>{{cite web |last=Nedelea |first=Andrei |date=15 February 2021 |title=Op-Ed: Jaguar Kills Off Electric XJ Sedan After Working On It For Years, But Why? |url=https://insideevs.com/features/488142/jaguar-xj-electric-sedan-killed-off-opinion/ |access-date=28 March 2023 |website=InsideEVs}}</ref> The company said: "Following a thorough technology review against the exponential change in the automotive industry, we concluded that the planned XJ replacement does not fit with our vision for a reimaged Jaguar brand."<ref>{{cite web |title=Electric Jaguar XJ plans axed at last minute |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/jaguar/xj/107334/electric-jaguar-xj-plans-axed-last-minute |website=Auto Express |access-date=21 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

On August 5 2022 it was reported by Richard porter that the all-electric XJ project had been been shelved that at least 1 of the prototype cars was still being [https://twitter.com/sniffpetrol/status/1555522750130814978?s=20 tested/driven] and that a few of the other prototype cars are listed as [https://twitter.com/sniffpetrol/status/1555520713469173760?s=20 sorn] on the DVLA. It is also noted by Richard that there are, [https://twitter.com/sniffpetrol/status/1555523942584033280?s=20 potentially, at least four supposedly dead XJ EV prototypes on the road]

==XJ numbering of cars and engines==
Just prior to World War II, Jaguar, known then as SS Cars, started using a numbering system beginning with the letter X for internal projects. X meaning experimental, XB for military chassis projects, and XF to XK for engines. This numbering system has never been consistent and there appear to be many omissions and duplications.

{|
|-
!Number
!Project
|-
|XJ3
|3.4-litre and 3.8-litre [[Jaguar S-Type (1963)|S-Type]] saloon cars (known to the [[Pressed Steel Company]] as Utah)
|-
|XJ4
|Designation of the project which led to what was publicly announced as the XJ6
|-
|XJ5
|Modifications to the [[Jaguar Mark X|Mark Ten]] for air conditioning
|-
|XJ6
|A V12 racing engine with four overhead-camshafts
|-
|XJ8
|[[Jaguar E-Type|E-Type]] 2+2 version
|-
|[[Jaguar XJ13|XJ13]]
|Jaguar sport-racing mid engined prototype
|-
|XJ16
|[[Jaguar 420|Jaguar 420 saloon]]
|-
|XJ22 and XJ23
|[[E-Type Series Two]]
|-
|XJ27
|The Jaguar [[Jaguar XJ-S|XJS]]
|-
|XJ40
|Second generation Jaguar XJ6 (1986–1994) (as opposed to the Series 2 version of the first generation)
|-
|XJ41
|Prototype coupé replacement for the XJ-S
|-
|XJ42
|Prototype drophead replacement for the XJ-S
|-
|XJ50
|Jaguar XJ12 series three
|-
|XJ57 and XJ58
|Jaguar XJ-S 3.6-litre (the first [[Jaguar AJ6 engine]])
|-
|XJ81
|Second generation Jaguar XJ12 (1993–1994)
|-
|[[Jaguar XJ220|XJ220]]
|Sports and race car variants developed with [[Tom Walkinshaw Racing]] (1992–1994)
|}

==Special uses==
The Jaguar XJ has been used by [[British prime minister]]s. Dating back to the [[Jaguar XJ (Series III)]], various versions of the XJ were used by [[Margaret Thatcher]], [[John Major]], [[Tony Blair]], and [[Gordon Brown]].<ref name="Motoring Research 2019"/> On 11 May 2010, [[David Cameron]] took delivery of the dark grey car No. 10 [[Jaguar XJ (X351)]] Sentinel as his [[prime ministerial car]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/rule-britannia-pms-new-jaguar |title=Rule Britannia! PM's New Jaguar : Automobiles De Luxe | The Great Marques |publisher=Automobilesdeluxe.tv |date=19 May 2010 |access-date=24 January 2011 |archive-date=22 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100522111930/http://www.automobilesdeluxe.tv/rule-britannia-pms-new-jaguar |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2011, Cameron took the delivery of another XJ Sentinel featuring bomb proof doors, [[bullet proof glass]], and armoured plating beneath the floor of the car, respectively replacing the previous XJ Sentinel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.expressandstar.com/lifestyle/motors/2011/02/16/bomb-proof-luxury-jaguar-for-david-cameron/ |title=Bomb-proof luxury Jaguar for David Cameron |publisher=Expressandstar.com |date=2011-02-16 |access-date=2015-06-28 |archive-date=21 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110221191521/https://www.expressandstar.com/lifestyle/motors/2011/02/16/bomb-proof-luxury-jaguar-for-david-cameron/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The XJ Sentinel was used for transporting [[Theresa May]],<ref name="Select Car Leasing"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-prime-minister-theresa-mays-jaguar-car-on-a-recent-visit-to-liverpool-146716792.html|title=Prime Minister Theresa May's Jaguar car on a recent visit to Liverpool|date=2017-06-24|publisher=Alamy|access-date=2019-04-14}}</ref> and was also used by [[Boris Johnson]].<ref>{{cite web |date=28 September 2019 |title=British PM Johnson Heckled As He Arrives for Conservative Party Conference |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwOhHQzL22w |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=Voice of America |via=YouTube}}</ref> Under Johnson, the XJ was replaced for the first time since 1979 by the [[Range Rover]] Abio Sentinel as the prime ministerial car in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |date=2022 |title=UK Prime Minister Cars Over The Years |url=https://www.vanarama.com/blog/cars/uk-prime-minister-cars |access-date=25 March 2023 |website=Vanarama}}</ref>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [https://www.jaguar.com/jaguar-range/xj/index.html International Jaguar XJ page]
* [http://www.jaguarusa.com/all-models/xj/index.html USA Jaguar XJ page]
* [http://www.jaguar-me.com/en/jaguar-range/xj/index.html MENA Jaguar XJ page]

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Mitsuoka Le-Seyde

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{{Infobox automobile
| image = Mitsuoka Le-Seyde.jpg
| name = Mitsuoka Le-Seyde
| caption = Mitsuoka Le-Seyde
| manufacturer = [[Mitsuoka]]
| assembly = Japan
| production = May 1990-1993 (Le-Seyde) July 1991-July 1993 (Dore) November 2000-2006 (New Le-Seyde)
| body_style = 2-door [[coupé]] 2-door [[convertible]] (Dore)
| layout = [[FR layout]]
| engine = 1.8 L ''[[Nissan CA engine#CA18DE|CA18DE]]'' [[Inline-four engine|I4]] (Le-Seyde) 2.0 L ''[[Nissan SR engine#SR20DE|SR20DE]]'' I4 (New Le-Seyde) 4.9 L ''[[Ford small block engine#302|Windsor]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] (Dore)
| transmission = 4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|3375|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Le-Seyde) {{convert|3425|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (New Le-Seyde)<ref name=Leseyde2>{{cite web|url=https://carfromjapan.com/specifications/mitsuoka/le-seyde/58196d6d2afaa2c4b2878250|title=MITSUOKA LE SEYDE B TYPE (2004)|website=carfromjapan.com}}</ref>
| length = {{convert|5100|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Le-Seyde) {{convert|5230|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (New Le-Seyde)<ref name=Leseyde2/>
| width = {{convert|1870|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Le-Seyde) {{convert|1880|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (New Le-Seyde)<ref name=Leseyde2/>
| height = {{convert|1280|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Le-Seyde) {{convert|1270|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (New Le-Seyde)<ref name=Leseyde2/>
| weight = {{convert|1352|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} (New Le-Seyde)<ref name=Leseyde2/>
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The '''Mitsuoka Le-Seyde''' was a limited production car manufactured in mid-1990, based on the [[Nissan Silvia#S13|Nissan Silvia S13]]. Only 500 units were made, and [[Mitsuoka]] claims that all were sold within four days after they went on sale.<ref name="www.mitsuoka-motor.com" >{{cite web|url=http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com/english/aboutus/history.html|title=History of Mitsuoka|accessdate=2013-10-02|work=mitsuoka-motor.com}}</ref> The car was famously driven by [[Jeremy Clarkson]] on [[The Grand Tour|The grand tour]] Eurocrash episode

The Le-Seyde resembles the [[Zimmer (automobile)|Zimmer Golden Spirit]]. They were designed at Nissan's Kyushu plant, where the design for the centre portion and interior was based on the Silvia S13. The engine used is the same naturally aspirated {{convert|1809|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} [[Nissan CA engine#CA18DE|CA18DE]] engine used in the Silvia S13 up until mid-1990.

==Dore==
[[File:1991 Mitsuoka Dore.jpg|thumb|left|Mitsuoka Dore (front)]]
[[File:1991 Mitsuoka Dore rear.jpg|thumb|left|Mitsuoka Dore (rear)]]
Pronounced "DURA", it is a convertible version of the Le-Seyde that was produced in July 1991 as a limited production model<ref name="www.mitsuoka-motor.com" /><ref name="http://www.mitsuoka.co.uk" >{{cite web|url=http://www.imadeitlast.com/Mitsuoka/modelsb926.html?model=dore|title=Dore, 1991 Classical Dynamism|accessdate=2013-10-11|work=mitsuoka.co.uk}}</ref> and was based on the 1979-1993 [[Ford Mustang (third generation)|Ford Mustang Fox body]].<ref name="http://www.bsmotoring.com" >{{cite web|url=http://www.bsmotoring.com/news/mitsuoka-himikoorochi-kvlt-classic/6433/1|title=Mitsuoka Himiko and Orochi - Kvlt classic|accessdate=2013-10-11|work=bsmotoring.com}}</ref>

The centre portion and interior was similar to that of the Fox body Mustang. It uses the Mustang's {{convert|302|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} [[Ford small block engine#302|Windsor]] V8 engine. Additionally, the Dore was manufactured in [[left hand drive]] configuration as opposed to [[right hand drive]] in many cars in Japan.

==New Le-Seyde==

A redesigned version of Le-Seyde (also known as the ''New Le-Seyde'') was introduced in late 2000, and was based on the [[Nissan Silvia#S15|Nissan Silvia S15]].<ref name="www.mitsuoka-motor.com"/> it is identical to the original Le-Seyde with only a few minor cosmetic changes, mostly in regards to the centre portion and interior, which are similar to the Silvia S15.

The engine used was the naturally aspirated {{convert|1998|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} [[Nissan SR20DE|SR20DE]], the same engine featured in the Silvia S15.

==References==
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[[Category:Mitsuoka vehicles|Le-Seyde]]
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== Box office ==

google and both here on wiki say the film made $38 million at the Box office however i cant find anywhere that said it came out at the Box office only on DVD did it actually come out at the Box office and where exactly [[User:Aidenbliss789|Aidenbliss789]] ([[User talk:Aidenbliss789|talk]]) 22:05, 17 April 2023 (UTC)