British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS)
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What is BFBS?
BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) is a military charity and media organisation that has supported the UK Armed Forces for over 80 years.
What's included?
TV
Watch the best of UK TV, top tier sport, and movies on BFBS TV for free, if you're abroad or at sea.
Radio
Listen to BFBS Radio for the latest news, celebrity interviews, and the best music in the UK and overseas.
Listen to BFBS Gurkha Network and the BFBS Samishran music service.
Cinemas
Watch the latest blockbusters at BFBS Cinemas or with BFBS Cinelink, bringing you the power of cinema in a box... and they even have a mobile Movie Machine - that travels around the UK, bringing the cinema to you!
News
Stay informed about military news, sport, and stories on BFBS Forces News YouTube and Force News - and sign up to the newsletter.
Live events
Enjoy live entertainment and shows at home and on ops. Find out more.
Esports and gaming
Play or follow esports and gamin with the BFBS Pro League, built exclusively for the Armed Forces community.
Academy
Learn new skills with BFBS Academy, delivering digital and media skills and communications training - with free courses for military partners, veterans and their partners, and bereaved forces families.
Innovation
BFBS Creative agency delivers content, campaigns, social media strategies. and training programmes - helping the Armed Forces, Defence and government tell their stories.
BFBS Media Innovation develops pioneering technology solutions to take media to the most remote locations.
More information
BFBS website - Discover all services and follow BFBS on social media.
Page last updated: 12 May 2026