Barcroft Studios launches truly on Samsung TV Plus
New scheduled OTT channel debuts on Samsung TV Plus in the UK and features over 50 hours of original long form documentaries
(9th December 2020, London) Factual production company Barcroft Studios, part of Future plc, today announces the launch of its new scheduled OTT channel truly on Samsung TV Plus in the UK.
truly is the home of amazing true stories with a mission to celebrate difference, maintain a sense of wonder and confront the extreme.
The channel launches on Samsung TV Plus with over 50 hours of original long form documentary content alongside factual programming licensed from a range of distribution partners.
Many of the hugely successful short-form shows featured on award-winning digital channel Barcroft TV - recently renamed truly - also feature.
These include Born Different, Hooked On The Look, Shake My Beauty, Love Don't Judge and Brand New Me. These much-loved originals, which were watched for nearly 7 billion minutes in 2020, have been super sized into over 150 brand new, 30-minute episodes exclusively for truly.
Alex Morris Chief Creative Officer at Barcroft Studios, said: “We’re delighted to launch truly on Samsung TV Plus as we continue to expand our riveting scheduled OTT service offering. Launching on connected services like this marks a new dawn for Barcroft Studios where we plan to roll out more channels and shows to audiences worldwide.”
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About Barcroft Studios
Established by CEO Sam Barcroft in 2003, Barcroft Studios is an award-winning factual production company that specialises in producing amazing content, enjoyed and shared by millions of people worldwide. Its partners are global platforms, broadcasters and media outlets around the world.
The business is dedicated to creating world-class television and digital video content celebrating a diverse range of incredible true stories.
About Samsung TV Plus
Samsung TV Plus gives viewers instant access to top news, sports, entertainment, and more. It's 100% free and doesn't require any downloads, sign-up, credit cards, subscriptions or additional devices.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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