Latest News:

7th October 2024: 

Factual Channel 'Eden' will rebranded as 'U & Eden' and become free to view on satellite, Freeview & Freely platforms

3rd October 2024: ITV Standard Definition switch-off

By October 3rd , ITV1 & ITV2  wil no longer broadcast in standard Definition from Satellite Astra2. This will affect older, non HD Sky & Freesat boxes, already made redundant when the BBC did the same earlier in the year. Customers will need to update their receiver to receive the channels in HD instead. All ITV HD services have moved to new transponders, so a channel re-scan should be performed if they are no longer being received.

(Source: rxtvinfo.com) 

30th September 2024:

  • Channel 235 | Al Jazeera Eng [COM6/ArqB] has closed. The channel continues streaming-only on channel 251.

25th September 2024:

QuestHD moves to a new satellite transponder, from 11427V to 12383H, where it sits alongside its sister channels.

18th September 2024:

  • Channel 52 | GREAT! romance becomes GREAT! christmas (belated change of channel label) [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 61 | GREAT! Real deleted (The channel had closed a month ago) [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 78 | That’s Rock changes to That’s Fabulous. Manchester only. [G_MAN]
  • Channel 94 | TV Warehouse+1 moves from channel 95. Manchester only. [G_MAN]
  • Channel 95 | Rewind TV launch [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 96 | Sonlife launch [COM5/ArqA]
  • Channel 275 | wedo movies added as a hybrid streaming channel [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 276 | Mech+ removed [COM4/SDN]

5th September 2024:

  • Channel 52 | GREAT! Romance became GREAT! Christmas on screen, but the channel label hasn’t been updated.

21st August 2024

  • Channel 71 | That’s Memories changes to That’s TV 3 [PSB2/D3&4]
  • Channel 75 | That’s 80s changes to That’s Melody [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 77 | That’s 80s MCR changes to That’s Melody MCR. Manchester only [G_MAN]
  • Channel 78 | That’s 90s MCR changes to That’s Rock MCR. Manchester only [G_MAN]
  • Channel 79 | Seen On TV removed [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 88 |That’s Memories MCR changes to That’s TV 3 MCR. Manchester only [G_MAN]
  • Channel 208 | Tiny Pop hybrid streaming service closed [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 208 | Tiny Pop relaunches as a hybrid streaming channel in local TV coverage areas only [Local/Comux]
  • Channel 237 | TalkTV removed [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 289 | NYX hybrid streaming channel removed [COM6/ArqB]

(Source: rxtvinfo.com) 

July 2024: Branding Change

UKTV Play streaming service has changed its name to 'U'

Its TV channels have also changed their names to:- 'U & Yesterday', 'U & Dave', 'U & Drama', 'U & W'

Important changes ('Freeview' or 'Freesat'):

  • BBC coverage of this summer’s Euro 2024 football tournament will include a 24/7 channel screening 27 games live, plus additional build up and analysis of the games.The BBC, who will be sharing coverage with ITV will show England’s first two group games against Serbia on 16th June and Denmark on 20th June on television. The broadcaster will also show Scotland’s group games against Switzerland on 19th June and Hungary on 23rd June.

    BBC games will be available on BBC One or BBC Two, plus on the BBC iPlayer’s Euro 2024 channel.

    ITV’s coverage will be on ITV1 and ITVX. Viewers in Central and Northern Scotland can watch via STV and the STV Player.

  • Beyond the group states, the BBC will have first pick over the quarter-finals. ITV will take first pick over the semi-finals. Both broadcasters will show the final live.

  • (Source: rxtvinfo.com) 
  • 22nd May 2024

  • Channel 89 | Shop On TV removed in Wales only [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 264 | Fail Army/Pet Collective removed [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 727 | Absolute Radio removed [COM4/SDN]
  • (Source: rxtvinfo.com) 
  • 2nd May 2024

  • Channel 237 | TalkTV broadcast service discontinued. Streaming-only on 294. [COM6/ArqB]
  • (Source: rxtvinfo.com) 
  • 24th April 2024

  • Channel 8 | Local TV channel name change in Cardiff -Reverting back to pre-October 2023 name.
  • Channel 58 | ITV3+1 moves from channel 59 [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 59 | ITV4+1 moves from channel 93 [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 93 | ITVBe+1 moves from channel 58 [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 293 | Purpose Media added. Streaming service [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 294 | TalkTV added as a streaming service [COM4/SDN]
  • Channels 695-699 | Adult section slates relabelled.
  • Channel 711 | Hits Radio removed [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 712 | KISS FRESH removed [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 713 | KISS removed [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 714 | KISSTORY removed [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 715 | Magic removed [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 716 | Greatest Hits Radio removed [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 717 | Kerrang! removed [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 790 | GREAT! movies extra removed [COM4/SDN]
  • (Source: rxtvinfo.com) 

2nd April 2024

  • Channel 711 | Hits Radio discontinued [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 712 | KISS FRESH discontinued [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 713 | KISS discontinued [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 714 | KISSTORY discontinued [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 715 | Magic discontinued [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 716 | Greatest Hits Radio discontinued [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 717 | Kerrang! discontinued [COM6/ArqB]
  • (Source: rxtvinfo.com) 

20th March 2024

  • Channel 61 | GREAT! real launches [Local/Comux]
  • Channel 89 | Shop On TV added [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 90 | Together TV+1 moves from channel 92 [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 93 | ITV4+1 moves from channel 89 [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 205 | POP moves from channel 206 [Local/Comux]
  • Channel 206 | POP MAX moves from channel 208 [Local/Comux]
  • Channel 207 | Tiny Pop becomes a hybrid streaming channel. [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 208 | POP Player has moved from channel 212 [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 269 | Filmstream added as a hybrid streaming channel. [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 790 | GREAT! movies extra has moved from channel 61, pending removal [COM4/SDN]
  • (Source: rxtvinfo.com) 

22nd February 2024

Freeview (from Main Transmitters in Wales):

Added - Channel 42:GREAT! Action (film channel) now available

Taken away - Channel 83:Together TV  (now streamed service only)

CBBC HD moves channel 204 to 203

CBeebies HD moves channel 205 to 204

(Source: rxtvinfo.com) 

7th February 2024

GREAT! and POP channels delisted from Freesat

 These channels are no longer listed on the Freesat EPG. However they can continue to be received on Sky and any generic free-to-air satellite receiver on Astra 2F, 11307 V, SR: 27500, FEC: 5/6.

(Source: rxtvinfo.com) 

8th January 2024

The closure of BBC standard definition (SD) Satellite TV channels  

if you are using an old non-recording Sky box (typically -Grundig, Panasonic, Amstrad or a Sky+ box) you will no longer receive BBC programmes. If you still subscribe to Sky, contact them to upgrade to SkyQ. If you don't, you can either purchase a new Freesat box (Manhattan SX HD from £70 or Freesat UHD 4K 500Gb/1TB,2TB recording boxes from £230  to £300) or if your old sky box picture was relayed into other rooms, consider a referbished SkyHD box (black/grey) instead. All of these boxes will receive BBC channels in HD. Ensure you have a HDMI cable fitted between the box and TV, instead of a scart lead to view the picture in High Definition.

The changes will also affect how BBC Radio is broadcast on satellite.The BBC has begun test transmissions of four more radio services on a new satellite transponder, ahead of January’s switch-off. All BBC Radio services moving to new frequencies in time for changes to BBC services in 2024.Older satellite receivers will cease to receive BBC Radio via satellite.


BBC Radio will piggyback on the satellite capacity used for its HD TV channels. With SD channels closing, all of its stations broadcast on satellite have to migrate to new frequencies.

Copies of nine stations were presently live on new frequencies. The BBC has now added four more stations, with more to come.

The new additions are: BBC Radio 1 Xtra, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio London. They are broadcasting on Astra 2E, transponder 45 (10773H), alongside TV channels including BBC Parliament HD and BBC One North West HD.

In 2024, the new copies will become the default versions of BBC Radio on satellite when the old service is discontinued. As the stations will broadcast on transponders using the DVB-S2 standard, Older SD-only satellite receivers will be unable to receive any BBC service from early next year.

Sky+, Sky+HD, Sky Q as well as Freesat HD/UHD receivers will automatically switch. But users with generic satellite receivers, including those operated in France, Netherlands and Belgium will need to adjust to the new frequencies.

  • (Source: rxtvinfo.com) October 2023

New streaming service 'Freely' is set to become the online successor to 'Freeview'. It will allow viewers to stream all major TV channels without an aerial or satellite dish.

  • The service will launch in spring 2024, but will require a next-generation smart TV.
  • It will give viewers access to all the main public broadcaster’s channels in one place.
  • Channels from third-parties will also be on-board. In addition, Freely will provide access to all the main broadcaster’s on-demand and catch up services.
  • It’s Public Service Media’s response to the growing number of pay IP-streaming services, including Sky Stream and Virgin Media Stream
  • (Source: RX-TV) September 2023

12th December 2023

  • Channel 83 | Together TV Multiplex change from COM6/ArqB to COM4/SDN.
  • Channel 790 | Together TV old copy of the channel on COM6/ArqB, pending delisting. 
  • (Source: RX-TV)

29th November 2023

  • Channel 29 | ITV2+1 reduced overnight broadcast hours 
  • Channel 58 | ITVBe+1 reduced broadcast hours
  • Channel 59 | ITV3+1 reduced broadcast hours
  • (Source: RX-TV) 

22nd November 2023

  • Channel 67 | CBS Reality renamed TRUE CRIME
  • Channel 68 | RealityXtra renamed TRUE CRIME XTRA
  • Channel 69 | Horror Xtra renamed LEGEND XTRA (where available)
  • Channel 203 | CITV Delisted [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 213 | Moochi launches. Streamed channel. 
  • Channel 261 | Vision TV Delisted 
  • Channel 262 | Arise News Delisted 
  • Channel 272 | MBC (My Binge Channel) replaces Asharq News, which continues on channel 274
  • Channel 291 | TV Extra launches. Streamed portal.
  • (Source: RX-TV)

18th October 2023

  • Channel 8 | Local TV channel name changes in Cardiff and North Wales.
  • Channel 11 | Sky Mix launches (replacing Pick and swapping channel numbers with Sky Arts) 
  • Channel 36 | Sky Arts moves from channel 11 
  • Channel 65 | That’s Christmas replaces That’s 60s 
  • (Source: RX-TV)

20th September 2023

  • Channels 68 and 69 | Reality Xtra and Horror Xtra have swapped multiplex slots. Reality Xtra will now have wider coverage, Horror Xtra will now have less coverage.
  • Channel 273 | Al Arabiya removed [COM4/SDN]. Service continues on 275.
  • Channel 286 | Newsmax launches [COM4/SDN]. Streamed channel.
  • (Source: RX-TV)

1st September 2023: 

CITV closes (channel 203)

  • Last strand of children’s programmes on ITV1* on Sunday 27th August.
  • This service was once obligated to screen five hours of children’s programmes on the main channel each week.
  • ITV2 will air a four hour block of children’s programmes seven days a week, starting Saturday 2nd September.
  • 'ITVX Kids' becomes the broadcaster’s main outlet for children’s programmes.
  • (Source: RX-TV)

7th September:

Channel 52 : GREAT! Christmas replaces GREAT! romance

(Source: RX-TV)

23rd August 2023

  • Channel 56 | That’s TV UK moves from channel 65. [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 61 | GREAT! movies+1 moves multiplex from Local to COM6/ArqB, (more widely available).
  • Channel 62| GREAT! tv+1 moves multiplex from G_MAN to COM6/ArqB, (more widely available).
  • Channel 63 | GREAT! romance+1 moves multiplex from G_MAN to COM6/ArqB,(more widely available).
  • Channel 65 | That’s 60s moves from channel 71. [COM5/ArqA]
  • Channel 71 | That’s 70s moves from channel 75 and swaps multiplex slots with That’s 80s. [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 75 | That’s 80s moves from channel 76 and swaps multiplex slots with That’s 70s. [COM5/ArqA]
  • Channel 220 | POP information slate removed. [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 278 | Zee World placeholder launch. Streaming channel [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 285 | Together TV+1 moves from channel 90. Converts to full-time streaming channel. [COM6/ArqB]
  • (Source: RX-TV)

19th July 2023

  • Channel 52 | GREAT! romance moves multiplex from Local to COM6/ArqB, (more widely available.) 
  • Channel 61 | GREAT! movies+1 closes 
  • Channel 100 | Freeview Play portal: S4C Clic app official launch [PSB2/D3&4]
  • Channel 206 | POP moves multiplex from COM6/ArqB, (less widely available.)
  • Channel 208 | POP Max launches in local TV coverage areas. 
  • Channel 212 | POP Player (Streaming portal) moves from channel 208 [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 220 | POP old copy of the channel moves from 206 – with retune slate 
  • Channel 276 | Shots! launches. Streaming channel [COM4/SDN]
  • Channel 671 | ADULT Xpanded TV moves from channel 675 [COM6/ArqB]
  • Channel 790 | Together TV old channel copy removed. 
  • (Source: RX-TV)

3rd July 2023

  • Channel 51 | Ideal World has suspended broadcasting [COM6/ArqB]
  • (Source: RX-TV)

21st June 2023

  • Freeview Changes:
  • Channel 37 | QVC 2 replaces QVC Beauty and QVC Style 
  • Channel 38 | Channel 5+1 moves from channel 46 
  • Channel 46 | 5SELECT moves from channel 56 
  • Channel 50 | GREAT! tv moves multiplex from Local to COM6/ArqB & becomes more widely available. 
  • (Source: RX-TV)

13th June 2023

After two decades, the BBC will no longer provide extra Wimbledon Red Button feeds via satellite. Bonus coverage will be available via the iPlayer instead. 

Traditionally, the BBC offered up to six temporary pop-up channels for the summer, offering extra coverage from the grass courts of SW19. Prior to the pandemic, these channels also offered coverage from Glastonbury.

The online shift means that satellite viewers using older receivers will find they can’t access the same range of extra Wimbledon feeds as before. On newer receivers, the extra coverage will be delivered via the internet.

This year, the BBC will carry a single, live ‘Wimbledon Extra’ channel on the Red Button, plus iPlayer, website and app.

Every match will now be available to watch on iPlayer.

Standard live broadcast TV coverage will run on BBC One and BBC Two, with highlights from 9pm on BBC Two.

  • (Source: RX-TV)

26th April 2023

  • FreeviewChanges:
  • Channel 69 | Horror Xtra replaces Reality Xtra2
  • Channels 37&38 | QVC Beauty & style
  •  

WRC-23, Radiocommunication conference is currently making decisions as to whether frequencies used for terrestrial TV in UK and Europe must be surrendered for alternative use by mobile broadband network operators. Presently the frequencies used by Freeview in the UK are only safe until 2030. So far 22,000 people have signed a petition for our Government to guarantee access to Freeview & terrestrial DAB/FM radio beyond 2040. Should the petition reach 100,000 signatures by July the matter would have to be debated in parliament. 

  • (Source: RX-TV)

5th January 2023

  • FreeviewChanges:
  • Channel 57 | Smithsonian Channel closes
  • Channel 57 | Dave Ja Vu moves from channel 74
  • (Source: RX-TV)

31st December 2022

From the second half of January, regional BBC One services on satellite will be upgraded to HD. As each region is upgraded, viewers with older SD-only receivers will lose access to regional programmes. Viewers in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales with older satellite receivers will also begin to lose localised versions of BBC One in SD. In early 2024, all BBC SD channels will close.Any satellite TV user with an older box will need to upgrade. The BBC is still broadcasting red button text on its satellite HD channels but most newer satellite receivers don’t support it!

A new streaming service 'ITVX' officially launched on the 8th December 2022, to replace the troublesom 'ITV Hub' aiming to revolutionise ITV’s streaming offer, with a mix of free and premium content. At launch 15,000 hours of content was available to users. In November 2022, ITV explained that by calling its streaming service “ITVX”, they wanted to turn convention on its head – or more precisely by 45 degrees – a ‘+’ symbol rotated by 45 degrees becomes an ‘x’. Some older Freesat & Freeview play receivers along with Some older (Pre 2016) Samsung & LG smart TVs might not be compatible for this service.

(Source: RX-TV)

14th December 2022

  • Freeview Changes:
  • Channel 71 | Quest Red+1 [COM6/ArqB] removed.
  • Channel 106 | BBC Scotland HD moves from 108. Scotland only. [PSB3/BBCB]
  • Channel 108 | BBC Four HD moves from 106. Scotland only. [PSB3/BBCB]
  • Channel 275 | Celebration TV removed [COM4/SDN]

31st August 2022

'Spotlight TV' (formerly 'Keep it Country' shuts down on freesat ch500 and Sky (owner blames limited ratings data gathered from only viewers with antiquated BARB data collecting boxes affecting  revenue from advertising agencies) Channel costed £82K per month to run. (Source: RX:TV)

30th June 2022 – Major Freeview Channel Changes

Some Televisions will need an auto retune 

5G channel clearance :694Mhz-790Mhz (UHF49-60) The Multiplex Com7HD (Wenvoe ch56) will be shutting down affecting 11  channels , Freesports, CBS Justice,Now80's,More4+1,PBS America+1,ForcesTV, plus the HD versions of: BBCnews,QVC,QVCbeauty,RT,Quest.

Multiplex changes: [Arq A] Together TV on LCN83(P/T 0300-07.30).[Arq B] That's TV changes to LCN65(P/T 0700-01.00), Quest Red+1 to LCN71 (24hr) [BBCB] BBC4HD to LCN106 (24hr), CBeebiesHD LCN205 (24hr)

New Names: 4Music becomes E4 Extra on LCN 31, Horror Channel Renamed Legend on LCN41, That's Music renamed Classic hits on LCN 91, CBS Drama renamed Reality Xtra on LCN68.

Closure: Craft Extra on LCN95.

25th May 2022 – Freeview Channel Changes

Channel Swop- Horror Channel now on LCN41 and CBS Justice now on LCN69 (older TV's/Freeview boxes will need retune)

The remaining Commercial Text Services (Dating channels LCN252 & 253) are removed from Freeview as MHEG-5 technology becomes obsolete in favour of HbbTV standard adopted on all newer TV's. BBC Red Button will be the only text service left but available for now on older TV's only.

Childrens channel, Pop Player launches on LCN208 (access to Pop, Tiny Pop & Pop Max)

source: RX:TV

30th March 2022 – Freeview Channel Changes

'W' channel launches on LCN 25, Asharq News on LCN 272, Al Arabiya on LCN 0273, Ideal Extra closes on LCN 94,

Number Changes for: Dave Ja Vu to LCN 74, Drama+1 to LCN 60, Together TV to LCN 83, ITV4+1 to LCN 89, S4C(HD) resumes on LCN 104, Ch4HD to LCN 110 & Adult Xpanded to LCN 678.

Source: freeview.co.uk

26th january 2022 – Freeview Channel Changes

BBC 3 rejoins freeview on LCN 23 with HD version on LCN 109 , Dave Ja Vu moves from 23 to LCN 25

Please note all existing channels between LCN 26 and LCN 82 will move up one number.

28th April 2021 – Freeview Channel Changes

 We loose the Now 80's channel, its being replaced with Now 70's available on LCN 76

Source: cordbusters.co.uk

GB News channel coming soon on LCN  236, launch imminent.

Satellite change: DW English switches to HD on Astra 1M

On December 1, Deutsche Welle switches its satellite transmission for DW English on Astra 1M to HD

Please tune into the new parameters:

Position 19.2° East
Transponder 68
Frequency 11,778 GHz
Polarization vertical
Symbolrate 29,500 Msymbols/s
Video standard DVB S-2

We recommand an automated search so your receiver can scan the satellite to list DW.
Please note that your receiver must be HD ready in order to decode the video signal.
The SD signal will be terminated on January 1, 2021!

4 Nov 2020 – Channel Changes 

On 4 November 2020 changes to some channel numbers will be taking place.

This is to comply with requirements published by Ofcom as part of a review of prominence for public service broadcasting. Details are outlined in their statement on changes to the EPG code.

For more information on why these changes are taking place see:

There will be no changes to the broadcast hours, coverage or content for these channels. 

You will need to retune to update your TV to keep your channels and TV Guide up to date. To find out more about retuning watch our handy retune videos.  

Watch retune videos

What's changing…  

For viewers in Scotland only:

Channel  Current position  New Position 
BBC Four Scotland  55  24 
STV+1  33  34 

For viewers in England & Wales only:

Channel  Current position  New Position 
ITV+1  33  34 

For Viewers in Northern Ireland only:

Channel  Current position  New Position 
TG4  51  52 
RTÉ One  52  53 
RTÉ Two  53  54 
UTV+1  33  34 

Nationwide changes:

Channel  Current position  New Position 
ITV4  24  25 
Yesterday  25  26 
ITVBE  26  27 
ITV2+1  27  28 
E4+1  28  29 
4Music  29  30 
5STAR  30  31 
Paramount Network  31  32 
Sony Movies  32  33 
Pick TV  34  35 
QVC Beauty  35  36 
QVC Style  36  37 
DMAX 37  38 
Quest Red 38  39 
CBS Justice  39  40 
Sony Movies Action  40  41 
Food Network  41  42 
HGTV  42  43 
Gems TV  43  44 
Channel 5+1  44  45 
Film4 +1  45  46 
Challenge  46  47 
4Seven  47  48 
Sony Channel  48  49 
TJC 49  50 
Sony Movies Classic  50  51 
5 Select  54  55 

Source: https://www.freeview.co.uk/help/4-nov-2020-channel-changes

20th October: Loss of ITVWales channel 103 on very old Sky boxes, still in use, but no longer subscribing. Reason:  Your very old Sky Card was originally formatted with the defunct HTVWales region this has now been deleted from the Sky data base. The card needs to be replaced with a newer ITV Wales region formatted card.There might be one in a spare box that you or a friend has.You'll need to power down the box first, change cards and switch on again, the 'searching for listings' will fetch in ITVWales on 103. Otherwise remove the card and you'll have the default BBC London and ITV Central & Channel 4 channels with S4C on 134, BBCWales on 952, BBC2wales on 971, unfortunately ITV Wales is not on EPG so has to be added seperately. 

If you still subscribe to Sky then contact them, they'll probably upgrade you to the new SkyQ system, as they no longer support SkyHD or Sky+ or the original Sky boxes.

20th October:

FreesatHD: Your regional ITVHD channel moved into the channel '103' slot (it was the odd one out previously displaying a standard definition picture  when BBC1 & 2 ,S4C & Channel 5 displayed HD pictures). If the channel is now blank you will need to retune your freesatHD box.

17th September 2020:

Sky Arts now available on Freeview channel 11, lots of music concerts and documentaries . you may need to retune your device to receive it. Pick TV moves to channel 34 to make way for it.

BBC iPlayer for Radio app to close this month – RadioToday

The BBC will withdraw the iPlayer for Radio app this month in a bid to move users over to the newer BBC Sounds platform. The latest app update for BBC Sounds means it now matches the major features and functionality of iPlayer Radio, and with nearly 1.9 million weekly signed in users, BBC Sounds is used by more people than the old iPlayer Radio app.Source- radiotoday.co.uk (6th Sept)

BBC to switch off Red Button information service in 2020

The BBC is to switch off its Red Button teletext service from the start of next year, the broadcaster has confirmed. Ceefax, the BBC's analogue teletext service, finished in October 2012 with the switchover to digital. Source- www.theguardian.com

Source: Digital UK: Retuning Events

Wales Region

17th July - Also changes to Bronwydd Arms relay near Carmarthen plus Erwood relay near Brecon and Greenhill relay.

Cwmgors relay

Movement of all Multiplexes to UHF channels: 30, 31 & 37 from channels 24,27 & 21

17July 2019

Cwmtwrch relay

Movement of all Multiplexes to UHF channels: 32,34 & 35 from channels 24,21 & 27

17 July 2019 

Carmel

South & Central Wales (Major movement of All multiplexes to UHF channels 23,26,29,33,36 & 48 from Channels 60,53,57,54,58 & 49)

17 July 2019 

Kilvey Hill

Swansea area Movement of PSB Multiplexes to UHF channels: 21,24 & 27 from channels 23,26 & 29

17July 2019

Burry Port relay

Movement of all Multiplexes to UHF channels: 29,31 & 37 from channels 49,58 & 54

17 July 2019 

Pontardawe Relay

Movement of all Multiplexes to UHF channels: 33,36 & 48 from channels 49,58 & 54

17 July 2019 

Wenvoe

Cardiff, Newport and south east Wales.

Com7 moves to channel 55 and G1 to channel 31

19 June 2019 

Aberdare (some relays only)

parts of Cwmaman, Fernhill, Mountain Ash and Penrhiwceiber

15 May 2019

Kilvey Hill

the Swansea area

15 May 2019 

Pontypool (Usk relay only)

Usk

15 May 2019 

Wenvoe

Cardiff, Newport and south east Wales

15 May 2019 


Source: Digital UK: 700MHz Clearance Events

Following a decision by Ofcom, spectrum in the 700MHz UHF band currently used for digital terrestrial television (DTT) is being reallocated for the development of future mobile services. Some DTT multiplexes will be moving to new broadcast frequencies as a result of this change.
Engineering work for the 700MHz Clearance Programme will take place at transmitters across the UK between 2017 - 2020. Freeview viewers (and those with other services that use Freeview channels, such as YouView) will need to retune their TV equipment when changes take place in their area. Details of the changes to transmitters will also be reflected on our coverage checker at digitaluk.co.uk/coveragechecker.

Q1 2019
27 February 2019
Moel y Parc – main station and some relay stations
Q2 2019
15 May 2019
Aberdare – some relays stations only
Kilvey Hill – main station and Rheola relay station
Pontypool – Usk relay station only
Wenvoe – main station and some relay stations
19 June 2019
Kilvey Hill – some relay stations only
Wenvoe – main station and some relay stations

12th June 2018; Broadcasters collaborate to secure future of free-to-view TV

The collaboration between BBCITVChannel 4 and network operator Arqiva – the four shareholders of Digital UK - will see an investment of £125 million over the next five years to build on the success of Freeview Play, the UK market leader in free-to-view connected TV. Alongside the ongoing support for the Freeview platform, new developments will include a mobile app and improvements in content discoverability and navigation. Since launch in 2015, more than three-and-a-half million Freeview Play products have been sold in the UK from brands including Panasonic, LG, Sony, and Toshiba, accounting for 60% of smart TV sales. The service gives UK viewers a seamless combination of live and on-demand content all in one place with no monthly subscription.

Digital UK will lead on implementing the new strategy, focusing on product development and working closely with sister organisation, Freeview, on a refreshed marketing approach and brand positioning. The new investment will help Freeview exploit the trend towards ‘cord cutting’ as viewers build their own ‘skinny bundles’ combining free-to-view TV with low-cost streaming services. Since 2016 Freeview has grown its base of main sets by over a million homes to 11.4m cementing its position as the UK’s largest TV platform. Around 19 million homes watch Freeview on either the main or a secondary set.

Key areas of development will include:

  • A new mobile app enabling viewers to access live and on-demand content on a range of smartphones and tablets, launching later this year
  • Restart functionality allowing viewers switching on mid-way through a programme to watch from the start using catch-up links built into the Freeview Play TV guide
  • Improved navigation through voice search, and further evolution of the Freeview Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) on televisions.(Source: DigitalUK)

May 1st 2018: Sky Channel Number Changes: (source: SKY)

• Documentary channels will be moved up the TV Guide to sit alongside Entertainment channels

• +1 channels will be listed in a new menu on the TV Guide

• +1s from Entertainment & Documentaries move to new linked channel numbers (e.g, Sky One - 106, Sky One+1 - 206)

Currently most HD channels in the TV Guide are listed alongside a standard definition version. Our HD Channel Swap feature ensures you always receive the best quality version of a channel at the higher position in the TV Guide - if you have access to the HD version, we give you the HD version first by default.

On 1 May, we'll be moving the second listing of the HD/SD channels to a new section of the TV Guide in the 800s.

for futher info.: www.sky.com/channelchanges

April 2018:  700MHz Channel Clearance (Wales) (source: DigitalUK)

Following a decision by Ofcom, spectrum in the 700MHz UHF TV band currently used for Freeview (digital terrestrial television DTT) is being reallocated for the development of future mobile services. Some DTT multiplex channels will be moving to new broadcast frequencies as a result of this change.
Engineering work for the 700MHz Clearance Programme will take place at transmitters across the UK between 2017 - 2020. Freeview  & YouView viewers will need to retune their TV equipment when the changes take place in their area.This will affect our main transmitters and their relays. In some cases television aerials may need replacing.

Details of the changes to transmitters will also be reflected on our coverage checker at: www.digitaluk.co.uk/coveragechecker.

Llandonna: Q4 2018

Blaenplwyf: Q4 2018

Preseli: Q4 2018

Moel y Parc: Q1 2019

Wenvoe: Q2 2019

Carmel: Q3 2019

20th February 2018:

Channel 4 HD will no longer be provided on FreesatHD from Thursday 22nd February but will continue in HD on SKY and Freeview platforms!

The channel has been on air for over a decade, but it seems that they no longer need to broadcast to the whole of the UK public in HD. Channel 4 is a public service broadcasting channel that pays for the programs it broadcasts using the iad-breaks.   

However, it seems that it can fork out £75 million to steal The Great British Bake Off from the BBC but can’t afford to show the channel in HD to Freesat users! The High Definition channel has always been part of the Freesat HD line up.(source;ukfreeTV)

12th July 2017: Source DigitalUK

The Freeview TV guide will be updated and expanded on Wednesday, 2 August. The change is designed to increase capacity for the launch of new channels in the future and to help minimise risks around minors viewing inappropriate adult content. Some channels will be moving to new numbers and viewers may need to retune to ensure they have the latest channel line-up, where equipment doesn’t do this automatically. A list of the specific channels changing numbers will be on the Freeview and Digital UK websites . 

7th June 2017:  Source: www.a516digital.com

Various Freeview channel changes this summer necessary to fill empty channel slots, culminating in a major reshuffle of children's, news and adult channels on 2nd August 2017

"Blaze"  has moved on Freeview.
The channel, launched in 2016, has moved to Freeview channel 80 as part of a reshuffle to fill empty slots on the EPG. The Blaze+1 channel,  is only on-air for a limited time overnight - has moved to Blaze's old channel number, channel 83.

"Quest+1" is increasing its Freeview broadcast hours, so that it can be accessed during primetime on channel 92. In order to achieve this, it has moved to a new frequency. It will be sharing Freeview bandwidth with Hochanda,the arts and craft channel which will now close at 7pm. 
To benefit from this change  Freeview users may need to retune their Television or set top boxes if the devices don't automatically make the changes. 

April 24th 2017: Source: www.a516digital.com

Extra Freeview TV channels could soon be launched in South East Wales with a new digital multiplex planned for the Cardiff area.
Broadcasting group 100% Media has just acquired the unused rights to UHF channel 30 from Cube Spectrum Holdings, who won the rights in an Ofcom Auction in 2009 - one of only two ever completed in the UK. The frequency will be used to broadcast a new multiplex of channels - available to Freeview households in the area.

The group is also planning a brand new Welsh TV channel to sit alongside its regional 100% Radio brands already on DAB, as well as extra national TV stations not yet on Freeview in the area.

1st March 2016:

Watch Home on freeview LCN channel 25

Home is the UK's only TV channel dedicated to inspirational home and gardens programming. It's packed with some of the best lifestyle programmes from the BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5 such as DIY SOS, Escape To The Country, Homes Under The Hammer, A Place In The Sun: Home or Away, Restoration Man, and The Hotel Inspector. It also features fantastic content from America, Ireland and Australia as well as our own commissions made for channel such as My Dream Derelict Home, Make My Home Bigger, Fantasy Homes By The Sea, and My Flat-pack Home.

With programmes featuring a wealth of talent and expertise including Nick Knowles, George Clarke, Kirstie Allsopp, Amanda Lamb, Alan Titchmarsh, Simon O'Brien, Jonnie Irwin, Gordon Whistance, Jenni Falconer and Sarah Beeny, there is always a programme on which will inspire you, entertain you and give you some great ideas to decorate or makeover your home.

Please note 'Dave Ja Vu'  previously on LCN channel 25 now moves to LCN channel 84.

You may need to carry out a retune of your Television or Digital freeview box.

15th February 2016:

BBC Three is now only available on-line via the internet

3rd December 2015:

UKTV, which is a commercial joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc and who provide 11 branded channels have announced today 3rd December 2015, that three of their channels will be on Freesat "later this month".UKTV’s CEO Darren Childs said, "We work hard to secure platform deals that give more people our channels, and ultimately grow UKTV’s foo

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"Freely" the new streaming service designed to eventually replace the broadcasted 'Freeview' has now been launched...

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