Roku UK: Wondering what to watch? Check out these 7 unique channels!

Roku players give you access to more channels than any other streaming device and with more than 1,400 options to choose from there’s plenty of hidden gems to be found.

From the Paranormal Activity channel to Firewood Hoarders TV, some of the unique choices in the channel store have great followings and are worth exploring.

This week, we take a look at some of those on offer…

1) Aliens and Cowboys Looking for movies and programmes with a Sci-Fi or Wild West twist? You’re in luck here, with a channel that only offers them in either of the two genres. Catch-up with classic Superman episodes as well as vintage cowboy films such as Abilene Town.

2) BBQ Pit Lords

If you’re a fan of BBQs and haven’t yet discovered this channel you’re really missing out!  BBQ Pit Lords is a mouth-watering experience showcasing outdoor cooking at its finest. The channel has all the grilling, barbecuing and smoking recipes you’ll ever need.

3) Paranormal Activity

This supernatural offering takes a spooky trip into the world of possessions, exorcisms and alien abductions. Join experts exploring the paranormal world in a range of documentaries and films if you dare!

4) War Games with Miniatures

Did you spend much of your childhood lining up green plastic soldiers on your living room floor and fighting imaginary battles? Well this captivating channel takes it to a whole new level with recreations of battles with miniatures from ancient times through to the Second World War. The channel also covers tutorials and interviews with gamers about the hobby, as well as discussions on tactics, rules and constructing models and terrains.

5) Pranks

If you’re looking for some light-hearted entertainment Pranks is the channel for you. Offering a handful of videos showing a variety of pranks, the channel is a great way to lighten your day.

6) Blind Cat Rescue

If you’re an animal lover you won’t be able to help being moved by the touching stories featured here. As the name suggests, the channel is dedicated entirely to rescued blind cats and is brought to the Roku platform by The Blind Cat Rescue and Sanctuary in St Pauls, North Carolina. The channel features live tours of the shelter twice a day as well as live streams.

7) Firewood Hoarders TV

If you’re looking for information on collecting, storing, or using firewood, this channel will give you all you need! Featuring a collection of videos from The Firewood Hoarder’s Club, topics include saws and power equipment, axes and hand tools, wood stoves and fireplaces and even cooking.