Hi, everyone !!
Much like with my 'Weekly RoundUp' from last week, due to having to publish an extra post today as part of my commitment to this year's "Countdown To Halloween" month-long blogathon, I'm once more going to have to delay my coverage of all the Roku-specific and/or Roku-related news from the past seven days until I can find the time to catch-up on what's "missing" from this first edition of the current 'Weekly RoundUp' post. As has become the norm, under these circumstances, I have (at least) provided you with a complete list of all the latest new additions to the "Official" Roku UK Channel Store from the last week. With any luck, I'll be able to compile these introductory paragraphs of news stories bit-by-bit, over the course of the next two or three days so, if you check this post again in a few days, you should (hopefully) find it's been updated - if not, I'll get round to it as & when I can! ;-)
Anyway, with no other Roku-related news to share with you at this time, I'm now going to focus on the equally important matter of bringing you details for all the latest new Roku channels (apps) which were released during the seven days since my last 'Weekly RoundUp' post was published and, with a decent crop of forty new Roku channels to browse through, that should be more than enough to keep you occupied while I assemble the odd snippets of Roku-related news I found for you this week! :-)
Firstly, though, I'd just like to mention (on a not entirely un-related note) that I have now added links to some (though, still not all) of the 'Roku Guide' reviews that were previously "missing" for many of the new Roku channels released in the last few weeks... most of the additions were for Roku channels that were released two weeks ago but there were also a dozen or so added to my 'Weekly RoundUp' post from last week so, if you'd like to see an independent appraisal of those apps, be sure to check-out the relevant posts (see links above), which (themselves) contains a link to the previous week's post (and so-on, and so-forth), for details of where to find them. Unfortunately, there are more "missing" links to 'Roku Guide' reviews for all but one of the new Roku apps that were published in the last seven days... which means, much like many other posts from recent months, I am going to have to leave it for you to access those on your own. As of seven months ago, you can choose to do that either via the built-in channel store on your Roku device(s)... or else, by following the links in each post to the relevant channel description(s) from the Roku Web Channel Store. Meanwhile, once the "missing" reviews have been published by 'Roku Guide', I will (as I have done previously) ensure that I add the relevant links to each post. Apologies (as always) for any inconvenience that may be caused by the absence of active links to an independent review for so many of these new apps but, like I say, it's entirely out of my hands. Hopefully they'll get chance to catch-up on them sometime in the coming week, because otherwise I may have to start doing my own reviews!?! :-O ;-) :-)
Still, back to the list... which, as always, will help you to identify the very latest apps that have been added to Roku devices in the UK. Other websites offering Roku channel listings will base their contents on the Roku USA Channel Store, which means they also include apps that are unavailable to UK Roku users. So, like I've said before... if you really want to know what's available channel-wise, for owners of Roku devices in the UK, you need to be reading this blog each and every week! ;-) :-)
With twice the number of active links to check out, not just for this week... but each and every post that has been previously published as part of my 'Weekly RoundUp' series over the last five years, there's a *lot* of reading to catch-up on. So, without further ado, here's my 'Weekly RoundUp' of all new Roku channels released between 7th October 2018 and 13th October 2018:-
DESI TV USA..............................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "INTERNATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
PLEASE NOTE:- That, because the above channel was originally released as a "US-only" Roku app back in February 2017, 'Desi TV USA' is not listed within the "Just Added" category (i.e. genre) of the "Official" Roku UK Channel Store. This means you will need to look for it in the "International" category if you wish to locate it within the built-in channel store - found under "Streaming Channels" from the main menu on the 'Home' screen of Roku streaming media players - but the quickest way to find and install this app is to search for it by name, using the cross-platform Roku 'Search' function, via either the 'Home' screen menu or the 'Channel Store' menu, of compatible Roku devices. That or click the link above (below, and to the left of) the channel icon for 'Desi TV USA', to be taken to the relevant page of the Roku Web Channel Store, so you can add it to your Roku account online, just as you can by following a similar process with any of the channels in this 'Weekly RoundUp' post! ;-) :-)
FUTURISM..............................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCI & TECH" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
KAPANG TV..........................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
RATHERGOOD....................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "MUSIC" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
ASHLYE KYLE TV..................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "WEB VIDEO" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
CASH BUYERS AND SELLERS.....................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "APPS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
DRIVE-IN FILM....................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
NAPULE 4 YOU..........................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "INTERNATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
PCHATMAN NETWORK............................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "LIFESTYLE" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
NATHAN KRESS.................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "MUSIC" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
PIRATE SHIPS....................................COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
ECUADOR TV........................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
PARACHUTE SWOOPING.......................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SPECIAL INTEREST" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
BEST SEAFOOD RECIPES.................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FOOD" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
SOPHISTICATED APE RADIO PLUS.................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "MUSIC" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
SPAIN.............................................COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
OWLS..............................................COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
KSUN TV CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE WI...................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "NEWS & WEATHER" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
PERÚ TV................................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
NCCAA NETWORK..............................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SPORTS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
FLY FISHING SCREENSAVER..........COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
APEX SPORTS.......................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SPORTS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
HAITIAN MOBILE TV................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "INTERNATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN...................COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
FLOWERING HERBS........................COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
BOLIVIA TV...........................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
GOLF SCREENSAVER......................COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
SILMO.....................................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "INTERNATIONAL" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
THE ARCHIVE......................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
THE GRAPEVINE.................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
BIRD HUNTING SCREENSAVER.....COST: £1.49 (ONE-OFF PAYMENT) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "SCREENSAVERS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN RELEASED***
EXETER TV - TOWN OF EXETER, NH.............................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
LANORA MEANS MINISTRIES..........................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "RELIGIOUS" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
PLEASE NOTE:- There was a previous "US-only" channel, also called "LaNora Means Ministries", for which the 'Roku Guide' review can be found here. At this moment in time, however, there doesn't appear to be an equivalent 'Roku Guide' review for the latest incarnation of this channel. Needless to say, given the channel icon [aka 'HD Poster' image] is the same for both versions, the likelihood is the original review will apply equally well for the newer one as it does for the initial release. Meanwhile, if a new and/or revised 'Roku Guide' review does get published, I'll add a link to update this article.
MOTHERS BBQ.................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FOOD" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
PLEASE NOTE:- That, in addition to the above 'Mothers BBQ' channel, there is an existing app for a similarly named Roku channel, called "Mother's BBQ" (with an apostrophe), and much like the app for "LaNora Means Ministries" (outlined above) a 'Roku Guide' review of the original channel can be found online here. Again... the app icon [aka 'HD Poster' image] is the same for both versions of this Roku channel, so be sure to look for the inclusion of an apostrophe (or not) to know which is which!
AYITI TV BOX.....................................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "MUSIC" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
BODY FX...................COST: FREE (10-day trial) + $11.99 (MONTHLY) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FITNESS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
PLEASE NOTE:- That, while this 'BodyFX' channel is FREE-TO-ADD to your Roku device(s) and does (currently) offer three workout videos that are also FREE-TO-STREAM without the need to be registered with the service, anyone wishing to have full access to the entire content library should be aware that A SUBSCRIPTION WILL BE REQUIRED at a cost of USD $11.99 PER MONTH for the privilege of so-doing. That said, they do offer a FREE 10-DAY TRIAL through which to assess what is on offer... and, should you decide to subscribe long-term, there is an ANNUAL PAYMENT PLAN at a cost of USD $99.99 PER YEAR which will save you almost one-third off the cost (over the full twelve-month term) versus the equivalent total paid by those choosing the monthly payment plan. If you are curious to know more, before subscribing, the 'Roku Guide' review (see link above) includes a breakdown of the various categories in which there are exercise routines available. Additionally, it is possible to browse their entire content library (without watching any videos) from within the Roku channel (app) for 'BodyFX' so, between those two options, you should get a pretty good idea of what this "dance fitness" video streaming service is about. If, after that, you still have some questions left unanswered, I recommend paying a visit to the official website of 'BodyFX' for more information! ;-)
SUPREME MASTER TV..............................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "LIFESTYLE" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
A CLEAR TRUMPET.............................................................COST: FREE [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "RELIGIOUS" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
RETRO COMEDY HALLOWEEN THEATER......COST: £0.69 (ONE-OFF FEE) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FILM & TV" in Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
AHLTV (ICE HOCKEY)....COST: FREE (n.b. may require additional fees) [Roku Guide Review]
***FILED UNDER: "FITNESS" in the Roku UK Channel Store WHEN FIRST RELEASED***
PLEASE NOTE:- That, although this 'AHLTV' channel is FREE-TO-ADD to your Roku device(s), the description from the "Official" Roku Channel Store states that it "May require additional fees". What this means is that, in order to access and/or stream any of the "live" / "on-demand" content, you will first need to purchase a "Single Team Pass" or an "All-Access Pass" to "unlock" the streams. It's possible to choose from a handful of options (to suit all budgets) ranging from USD $6.99 for 1-day access (which is only available to purchase direct from their website) up to USD $79.99 for a 1-year "All-Access" Full Season Pass (again, only available to purchase direct from their website). There is (currently) only one purchase option that can be made from within the 'AHLTV' Roku channel menu, and that is the USD $19.99 PER MONTH "All-Access" Monthly Pass. For info on the other payment options, you'll find a basic rundown in the "Fees" section of the 'Roku Guide' review (see link above) as well as full details, for each and every payment plan that is available, on the 'AHLTV' website! ;-)
ADDITIONAL INFO:- The 'AHL' (American Hockey League) is a professional ice hockey league, based in the United States and Canada, that serves as the primary developmental league for the 'NHL' (National Hockey League). Since the 2010–11 season, every single team in the AHL has an affiliation agreement with one 'NHL' team… so if you're a fan of the AHL / NHL, or ice hockey in general, this is probably another channel you won't want to miss - you can install it online via the link above! :-D
The creation of AHLTV marks the latest expansion of the American Hockey League's long-standing relationship with HockeyTech. You'll find a full schedule for AHLTV published on the AHL website.