Millions of TVs receive free upgrade this month with the arrival of nine channels – where to find them

TELLY lovers can access nine extra channels this month in the latest shake-up of a popular free streaming service.

And there's something for music lovers, quiz buffs and true crime fans.

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Pluto TV is available at no cost on a number of devices, including LG smart TVs, Virgin Media set top boxes and Amazon Fire Sticks.

The latest channels come as 2024 looks to be a big year for Pluto TV after plans to merge with Channel 5's My5 platform were recently announced.

Pluto TV currently features more than a hundred channels, including shows from big names like Channel 5, MTV and UKTV.

Many are also themed channels around popular classics such as Most Haunted, CSI and Baywatch.

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But this month the service gained nine additions, according to .

See the full list below.

NOW 80s

NOW 80s packs everything from the era that brought us Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and Kylie Minogue.

Tune in for a steady stream of 80s hits.

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South Park

The long-running adult animation has its very own channel on Pluto TV with back-to-back episodes.

But the station doesn't go on air until 9pm.

The Crystal Maze

Catch episodes of the Richard Ayoade-fronted series of The Crystal Maze.

Eggheads

Trivia lovers also receive access to one of the UK's best-loved quiz shows.

A dedicated channel showing only Eggheads is now available on Pluto TV.

True Crime UK

You may recognise the True Crime name from the channel already available on Freeview, Freesat, Virgin Media and Sky.

Well, you can now tune into a different mix of their crime documentaries and series via Pluto TV.

Mob Wives

There's something for reality TV fans too, with a channel devoted to Mob Wives.

Catch classic episodes of the series which ran from 2011 to 2016 for free.

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Evidence of Evil

Evidence of Evil looks into the most startling criminal cases of the past two decades.

Medical Detectives

This long-running true crime series examines the extraordinary forensic techniques used to catch some of America’s most infamous murderers.

How to get Pluto TV

Pluto TV is an app available through a number of devices.

Not only is it available on some smart TVs, but there's a free app for phones and tablets too.

Here are some of the gadgets you can watch it through:

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• iPhone
• Amazon Fire TV
• Android
• Apple TV
• Roku
• Chromecast
• PlayStation
• LG
• Samsung
• Virgin Media

How to cut streaming bills with top FREE TV

Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime don't come cheap - and year on year subscription costs seem to go up.

Fortunately there are loads of free streaming TV alternatives not everyone knows about.

And we're not just talking about BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

Here are some free alternatives worth trying:

• Hidden streamed channels on your TV from Samsung and LG
• Pluto TV with more than 100 extra channels
• Amazon's free alternative Freevee
• The free streaming service with more than 30,000 movies and no ads – and all you need is a library card