Follow the latest channel changes and new services in the pipeline on Freeview, Freely, Sky, Freesat and Virgin Media.
This information is subject to change. Some platform operators and/or broadcasters may supply information at short or no notice. Check back for updates.
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Last updated: 04/10/2024
Forthcoming changes
03/10/2024 – ITV1 SD and ITV2 SD leave Sky 803/816. The channels continue in HD only in their primary EPG positions.
09/10/2024 – Sky reshuffling channels in the entertainment section. More information….
We don’t currently have a date for these changes:
- U&Eden launches on Freeview, Freesat and Freely.
- STV North (Aberdeen) HD launch on Freesat.
- Sky Sports Classic, Sky Sports Vault, Pick Paranormal, Sky Artist of the Year, Sky Sports Stories, Emergency 24/7 to be assigned channel numbers on the Sky Glass/Sky Stream channel list. They’re currently only available through the Xumo Play app.
- MTV Xmas launch
Recent changes
05/09/2024 – GREAT! Christmas replaces GREAT! Romance on Sky, Virgin Media and Freeview, although the channel label hasn’t yet changed on Freeview.
10/09/2024 – CNN International HD launches on Virgin Media.
10/09/2024 – PBS America goes HD on Virgin Media.
18/09/2024 – Rewind TV and Sonlife launch on Freeview.
27/09/2024 – U now live on Freely. U&Dave, U&Drama, U&W and U&Yesterday available to Freely wifi only users.
30/09/2024 – New Media HD, HSTV4 removed from Sky
30/09/2024 – Al Jazeera English channel 235 closed.
01/10/2024 – Movies 24 and Movies 24+ change to Christmas 24 and Christmas 24+
01/10/2024 – Freesat channel reshuffle. More information…
Other developments
We’re watching test transmissions and monitoring regulatory announcements in lieu of any formal announcement from the affected broadcasters…
- None currently.
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