Big news for telly fans. TLC is going free-to-air on Freesat! Warner Bros. Discovery is throwing open the doors to its feel-good entertainment channel for everyone to enjoy. Launching with a fresh new look for 2026, TLC is stepping into the spotlight, bringing big laughs, bigger personalities and endlessly bingeable stories without the subscription strings attached.
Expect a packed schedule of crowd-pleasing US comedy, including multi-award-winning favourites like The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage and Mike & Molly, alongside the return of beloved panel show Mock the Week. Add in TLC’s trademark reality guilty pleasures and you’ve got a free-to-air line-up that’s perfect for switching off and settling in.
We’ve rounded up some of the best shows you can start watching TLC (Channel 144) right now!
The Big Bang Theory
Weekdays from the 13th January at 5pm
Geeky brilliance collides with everyday chaos in this hugely popular sitcom about a tight-knit group of brainy friends navigating love, friendship and the baffling rules of social life. Packed with sharp jokes and big laughs, the series stars Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco, delivering clever comedy with a surprising amount of heart.
Young Sheldon
Weekdays from the 13th January at 3:30pm
Before the bow ties and the catchphrases, there was a very small genius trying to make sense of a very big world. This warm and witty coming-of-age comedy follows a young Sheldon as he tackles school, family life and growing up different. Starring Iain Armitage alongside Zoe Perry, it is a smart, affectionate spin on a familiar favourite.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Sundays from 18th Jan, 8pm
Family life gets complicated fast in this charming comedy about young love, early parenthood and the realities of married life. As Georgie and Mandy juggle big responsibilities and even bigger personalities, plenty of laughs follow. Starring Montana Jordan and Emily Osment, this feel-good series blends humour, heart and relatable chaos.
Hollywood Demons
Mondays from 19th Jan, 9pm
Step behind the glitz and glamour in this gripping documentary series that exposes the dark side of celebrity. From meteoric rises to devastating falls, Hollywood Demons uncovers the scandals, crimes and shocking truths lurking beneath the spotlight.
The Bad Skin Clinic
Wednesdays from 21st Jan, 9pm
This compelling medical series follows Dr Emma Craythorne and her specialist team as they tackle some of the most complex and life-altering skin conditions. Meeting patients whose confidence and daily lives have been deeply affected, the clinic offers expertise, empathy and hope as each case unfolds.
Mock the Week
From Sunday 1st February
As humanity stands on the precipice of an unprecedented maelstrom of existential threats and insurmountable challenges, some much needed satire returns with a fresh look, as this iconic panel show makes its comeback from February. With Dara Ó Briain back on hosting duty, Mock the Week makes a glorious return on TLC with brand-new episodes, and a line-up of the nation’s favourite comedians delivering sharp wit, clever humour and plenty of laughs for both loyal fans and new viewers alike.
Zero Stars
Coming this April
From April, new series Zero Stars sees British comedians and BFFs Roisin Conaty and Sara Pascoe journey across the globe, experiencing places with only the funniest and worst reviews in search of a truly unique travel experience.
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