Keep up-to-date with the latest Freeview channel updates with an overview of the latest changes and retune events.
- Channel availability is subject to location and equipment.
- Older Freeview TVs and boxes may not be able access some channels.
- Some changes take place with little or no notice. Unless there’s a holiday or major event, Freeview monthly updates are on the third Wednesday of the month. This page is usually updated within 72 hours of a change.
Last updated: 07/01/2025
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Each set of changes is categorised by date and type.
You’ll find the Freeview channel number and name next to the Multiplex name [in square brackets]. Notes about reception/type of channel follow. DVB-T2 receivers only means older receivers can’t access the channel. Streaming channels require internet access.
7th January 2025
Channel name changes
- 52: GREAT! Christmas [COM6/ArqB] changes to GREAT! romance.
- 71: That’s Christmas [PSB2/D3&4] changes to That’s TV 3.
- 87: That’s Christmas MCR [G_MAN] changes to That’s TV 3 MCR. (Manchester only)
10th December 2024
No longer available
- 85: Create and Craft [COM6/ArqB]
- 206: POP MAX [Comux/Local]
- 257: FilmStream [COM4/SDN]
Channel moves
- 206: Tiny POP [Comux/Local] has moved from channel 208 to 206.
- 208: POP Player [Comux/Local] has moved from channel 211 to 208.
1st December 2024
Broadcast changes
The following channels have switched from broadcast to HbbTV hybrid streaming
- 205: POP
- 206: POP Max
- 208: Tiny POP
Available via the local multiplex in certain areas only.
20th November 2024
New on Freeview
- 61: GREAT! Mystery [COM4/SDN] HbbTV hybrid streaming.
Channel moves
- 62: GREAT! romance mix [COM6/ArqB] has moved from channel 63 to 62. HbbTV hybrid streaming.
- 79: That’s Dance MCR [G_MAN] has moved from channel 80 to 79. (Manchester only)
- 80: That’s TV UK MCR [G_MAN] has moved from channel 86 to 80. (Manchester only)
- 86: That’s TV 2 MCR [G_MAN] has moved from channel 87 to 86. (Manchester only)
- 87: That’s Christmas MCR [G_MAN] has moved from channel 88 to 87. (Manchester only)
- 88: TV Warehouse [G_MAN] has moved from channel 92 to 88. (Manchester only)
- 92: TV Warehouse+1 [G_MAN] has moved from channel 94 to 92. (Manchester only)
Channel name changes
- 63: GREAT! tv+1 [COM6/ArqB] changes to GREAT! player and has moved from channel 62 to 63. HbbTV hybrid streaming.
16th October 2024
New on Freeview
- 57: U&Eden [PSB3/BBCB]. DVB-T2 receivers only. Also on relays.
- 269: New Media TV [Local/Comux]. Streaming channel.
- 276: CNA [COM4/SDN]. Streaming channel.
- 284: GIGS [COM4/SDN]. Streaming channel.
Channel number changes
- U&Dave Ja Vu has moved from channel 57 to 74 [COM4/SDN]
Channel name changes
- 71: That’s TV3 changes to That’s Christmas [PSB2/D3&4]. Also on relays.
No longer available
- 74: U&Yesterday+1 has been deleted from Freeview [COM6/ArqB]
- 235: Al Jazeera Eng has been deleted from Freeview [COM6/ArqB]. The channel continues streaming-only on channel 251.
- 269: Amazing Discoveries has been deleted from Freeview [COM4/SDN]
Archived Freeview Updates
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