A brand new LGBT TV channel is set to start broadcasting in the UK from February.
The UK is about to get its first terrestrial LGBT TV channel. Broadcasting from February 2017 Latest LGBT+ TV will be bringing the best in LGBT news and entertainment to viewer’s TV screens on Freeview Channel 7 and Virgin Media 159 in the Greater Brighton area, as well as online globally.
Fronting the channel will be two of the city’s best-known journalists.
Presenter and Head of Latest LGBT+ TV, Sophie Cook joined Latest TV in 2016 and was the first ever transgender woman to front a news programme in Europe.
Sophie said,
“I’m thrilled to be leading one of the most exciting developments in British television for decades! This represents a real opportunity to change people’s lives. We want to entertain, educate and inspire our viewers.”
Andrew Kay, the presenter of Amazon Prime’s ‘International Chef Exchange’ will bring his wit, charm and soufflé to the channel.
Andrew said,
“I see this as my chance to enjoy, in a public arena, being gay – but also to contribute towards a better and more equal world. Working with the Latest TV team is going to be exciting, challenging and fun and I hope that people – whether they are LGBT or not – will join in.”
Bill Smith, Latest TV’s CEO and nominee for the National Diversity Award said,
We’re delighted that our channel will be creating daily LGBT news programmes, entertainment shows, as well as screening the very best LGBT films from across the world. We’ll also provide a platform for all LGBT filmmakers to share their work. With support from Coast to Capital, Latest TV has launched LGBT+ TV. However we receive no ongoing public funding, so we’ve turned to crowdfunding to finance our service.”
People power can change the world from the ground up and help to combat prejudice and injustice wherever it may appear. Together we can be the change we want to see in the world. We are giving people pride, not prejudice.
