⚠️Please see Freesat viewers locked out of TLC for an update on the loss of TLC during the weekend of 17-18 January 2026.
TLC HD and TLC+1 have gone live on Freesat after Warner Bros Discovery lifted encryption of both services this morning.
Quest goes HD-only on Freesat as TLC arrives
Freesat users will need to switch to another device to catch-up on shows
TLC HD has gone live on Freesat channel 144 as Warner Bros Discovery launches a second free-to-air HD channel on the satellite TV service. It’s joined by standard definition timeshift TLC+1 on channel 150.
As part of the changes, sister channel Quest is now HD only on Freesat boxes. The old standard definition version of the channel, which had become surplus when WBD changed the way it broadcasts its satellite channels, cleared channel 150 to make way for TLC+1.
HGTV closed to make way for the new arrivals at lunchtime today, continuing exclusively on Virgin Media until it closes for good at the end of Tuesday. Freesat viewers will find a selection of HGTV’s former programming over on Really, which takes over HGTV’s former channel number.
SEE ALSO: Sky changes as WBD revamps channels
⬇️ Scroll down for a full overview of all changes, plus satellite manual tuning details.
How to stream Warner Bros Discovery programmes if you’re a Freesat user
Freesat viewers can stream programmes shown on TLC, DMAX, Food Network, Quest, Quest Red and Really on Discovery+. But you’ll need a different device.
As Freesat branded receivers don’t include Discovery+, you’ll need to access the app either via your smart TV (if supported) or an external streaming dongle/box, such as Fire TV or Roku.
To watch all entertainment content on Discovery+, you’ll need a £3.99 monthly subscription. Sports costs extra. A small amount of content is available to stream for free, however Discovery+ is increasingly making this option different to find. For example, you can see free episodes of programmes on TLC via this link.
What’s changed on Freesat?
The following changes were made at lunchtime on Tuesday 13 January:
New on Freesat:
- 144: TLC
- 150: TLC+1
Channel moves:
- 145: Quest HD moves from channel 144
- 149: Really moves from channel 145
No longer available:
- 149: HGTV closing on all platforms
- 150 Quest SD (Quest now HD only on channel 145)
WBD free-to-air channels on satellite
Manual tuning data
Most Sky and Freesat users won’t need this data. Your receiver should update automatically. This information is primarily intended for advanced users, satellite installers and industry members with bespoke satellite set-ups:
- Satellite: Astra 2E (28.2°E) Transponder 35
- Frequency: 12382
- Polarisation: Horizontal
- Symbol Rate and FEC: 29500 (29.5 Mbaud), 2/3
- Mode: DVB-S2 8PSK
- TLC HD – Service ID: 2935
- TLC+1 – Service ID: 2940
You’ll also find all other WBD free-to-air channels for the UK on the same transponder.
By: Marc Thornham | Images: WBD