Lifetime is known for original movies, true-crime docudramas and personality-led reality series that spark conversation. On this page you’ll find a live channel player and a clean daily schedule that tells you exactly what’s on now, what’s coming up next and when tonight’s highlights begin. Timings are shown in UK time and refresh through the day so you can plan your viewing without guesswork.
What you’ll see here
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A fast-loading live player designed for mobile and desktop.
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An always-current grid with Now / Next / Later at the top for instant context.
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Concise programme blurbs that make it obvious whether to jump in or set a reminder.
Availability at a glance
Lifetime’s UK-branded channel was withdrawn several years ago; since then, the active Lifetime feed is the US network. Because rights vary by region, live access and specific titles can differ depending on where you’re connecting from and your device’s regional settings. The schedule shown on this page mirrors the broadcaster’s running order and is converted to UK time for convenience.
Today’s line-up: how it typically flows
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Daytime: repeat blocks, lifestyle and quick-watch factual; true-crime strands and lighter reality.
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Early evening: returning series and franchise catch-ups that are easy to drop into mid-season.
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Prime time: headline Lifetime Original Movies, limited-series true-crime and event reality nights.
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Late: marathons and themed stacks (thrillers, based-on-a-true-story features, relationship reality).
Signature brands and staples
Expect a rotating mix drawn from Lifetime’s biggest pillars:
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Lifetime Original Movies – high-gloss thrillers, biopics and relationship dramas, often premiering weekly.
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True-crime & docudrama – limited series and feature-length investigations that retell real cases.
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Reality & lifestyle – personality-driven series (dance, relationships, transformation) and franchise spin-offs.
Programme availability changes through the year; if a premiere or special overruns, the guide here updates so start times stay accurate.
Picture and performance
The channel is widely available in HD on supported platforms. Streaming typically runs a few seconds behind over-the-air reception; that slight delay is normal and helps keep playback smooth on variable connections.
A quick compliance note (UK)
Watching any television live - whether through a TV platform or an online stream-requires a TV Licence in the UK. If you only watch on-demand programmes, different rules apply; live channels fall under the licence requirement.
Start watching
Press play to join the live channel. Use the Now / Next / Later strip to see where you are in the schedule, then scan tonight’s grid for premieres, feature-length movies and the franchises you follow. Everything is laid out in UK time so you can time your viewing precisely.
