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: 09/06/2025
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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. Hybrid streaming channels rely on both an aerial and internet connection.
9th June 2025
- 28: ITV Quiz replaces ITVBe [PSB2/D3&4]
- 71: That’s TV3 switches to MPEG4. You won’t be able to watch this channel if you have an older Freeview device. [PSB2/D3&4]
- 93: ITVBe+1 has closed. [COM4/SDN] N.B. This channel was a placeholder channel and did not carry the full ITVBe+1 schedule.
2nd June 2025
- 76: That’s Dance replaces That’s Pride. However, the Freeview channel data has not been updated and the channel continues to be labelled as That’s Pride. [COM5/ArqA]
- 79: That’s Dance MCR replaces That’s Pride MCR. However, the Freeview channel data has not been updated and the channel continues to be labelled as That’s Pride MCR [G_MAN]
21st May 2025
New on Freeview
- 95: High Street TV Available in local TV coverage areas only. [Comux/Local]
Channel name changes
- 76: That’s Pride replaces That’s Dance [COM5/ArqA]
- 78: That’s Summer replaces That’s Oldies [G_MAN] Manchester only.
- 79: That’s Pride MCR replaces That’s Dance MCR [G_MAN] Manchester only.
No longer available
- 258: Real Crime Hybrid streaming service has been delisted. [COM5/ArqA] The channel continues within the Channelbox portal on 271.
Multiplex changes
You may need to retune to reinstate these channels, if still available in your area.
- 205: POP moves from Comux/Local to COM4/SDN (increased UK coverage). Hybrid streaming service.
- 206: Tiny Pop moves from Comux/Local to COM4/SDN (increased UK coverage). Hybrid streaming service.
- 208: POP Player moves from COM4/SDN to Comux/Local (reduced UK coverage, some viewers may no longer be able to access this channel) Hybrid streaming service.
- 260: ASHARQ NEWS moves from COM4/SDN to Comux/Local (reduced UK coverage, some viewers may no longer be able to access this channel) Hybrid streaming service.
- 261: AL ARABIYA moves from COM4/SDN to Comux/Local (reduced UK coverage, some viewers may no longer be able to access this channel) Hybrid streaming service.
- 264: Alaraby Network moves back from Comux/Local to COM4/SDN undoing a change made in April. (increased UK coverage) Hybrid streaming service.
23rd April 2025
New on Freeview
- 287: Nolly Africa streaming channel [COM4/SDN]
Multiplex change
You may need to retune to reinstate this channel in your channel list.
- 264: Alaraby Network moves from COM4/SDN to Comux/Local. (reduced UK coverage; some viewers may no longer be able to access this channel) Hybrid streaming service.
No longer available
- 733: TWR has been delisted after ceasing broadcasts at the end of March. [COM5/ArqA]
Local changes
- 7: Sheffield Live rebrands as That’s TV (Sheffield area only)
- 7: NVTV rebrands as That’s TV (Belfast area only)
26th March 2025
New on Freeview
- 257: Euronews Hybrid streaming service. [COM4/SDN]
- 285: Trace UK Hybrid streaming service. [Local/Comux]
- 286: It Is Written Hybrid streaming service. [Local/Comux]
Multiplex change
You may need to retune to reinstate this channel in your channel list.
- 69: LEGEND XTRA moves from Comux/Local to BBC-B/PSB3. (DVB-T2 receivers only.)
Channel number changes
- 92: Rewind TV moves from 95 [COM6/ArqB]
- 94: SonLife moves from 96 [COM5/ArqA]
The following additional changes apply to viewers in Manchester only for channels broadcasting on the G_MAN multiplex.
- 85: That’s TV2 MCR moves from 86
- 86: That’s TV MCR moves from 87
- 87: TV Warehouse moves from 88
- 88: TV Warehouse+1 moves from 92.
12th March 2025
Channel name changes
- 5: Channel 5 [PSB2/D3&4] changes to 5
- 38: Channel 5+1 [COM4/SDN] changes 5+1
- 105: Channel 5 HD [PSB3/BBCB] changes to 5 HD
19th February 2025
New on Freeview
- 212: POP+1 Hybrid streaming service. [Local/Comux]. Only available in areas served by a local TV service on channel 7 or 8.
Multiplex changes
You may need to retune to reinstate these channels in your channel list.
- 268: 3ABN Hybrid streaming service moves from COM4/SDN to Local/Comux (reduced UK coverage; some viewers may no longer be able to access this channel)
- 269: New Media TV Hybrid streaming service moves from Local/Comux to COM4/SDN (increased UK coverage; some viewers will gain access to this channel)
No longer available
- 281: Extreme Channel [COM4/SDN]. You can however still access this channel through the Channelbox portal on channel 271.
22nd January 2025
Channel name changes
- 8: London Live [Comux/Local] changes to London TV. Belated change of label. (London only)
- 78: That’s Fabulous [G_MAN] changes to That’s Oldies MCR. (Manchester only)
No longer available
- 282: GINX TV [COM4/SDN]
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 number changes
- 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 number changes
- 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]
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