There’s only one thing more exciting for us than watching great telly. And that’s being on the big screen ourselves. That’s right - we’ve had our very own 15 minutes of fame – appearing on the first episode of the new season of Shop Smart, Save Money. Miss the episode? You can watch it right here.
If you’re not familiar with the show – it’s a hidden gem. Each week the presenters help Brits navigate confusing deals and offer top tips on how to save cash and find the best bargains. So you can imagine our excitement when they told us they were going to feature our boxes - after all, we firmly believe our boxes are the best way to watch great British telly without being locked into expensive, onerous contracts.
The segment kicked off with the presenters discussing "ways to watch TV at no extra subscription cost" - music to our ears! After briefly covering Freely on new TVs, they turned their attention to existing tellies with the question we love to hear: "How about if you're not after a whole new telly? How about supercharging your existing model?" That's exactly what our Manhattan boxes do - transform your current TV without the need for an expensive upgrade.
We know how many of you feel the same way- our survey last year revealed just how annoying the average Brit finds the money pit that is paid TV. In fact, more than a quarter of people surveyed were considering cancelling their paid TV subscription - driven by frustration at rising bills and diminishing returns.
One thing’s for certain - you don’t need to pay an expensive subscription to enjoy great TV. From live sporting moments like the Six Nations and Wimbledon to can’t miss food moments like Great British Bake Off, all the entertainment you could ever want can be found for free - either live or via catch-up services.
Ready to take control of your viewing and watch telly on your terms? Then take a look at our Manhattan T4•R 4K Freeview TV Recorder. Featuring an intuitive and flexible TV guide, incredible recording features and all your favourite British on-demand services, we think it’s the perfect alternative to an expensive subscription.