{"id":17737,"date":"2022-06-30T15:34:23","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T13:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1671755"},"modified":"2022-06-30T15:49:12","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T13:49:12","slug":"freeview-channel-changes-what-channels-is-freeview-losing-amid-signal-switch-off","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/freeview-channel-changes-what-channels-is-freeview-losing-amid-signal-switch-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Freeview channel changes: What channels is Freeview losing amid signal switch off?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Molly Moss\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Freeview users across the UK face a big week of disruption, with nine popular channels being removed, several channels changing places and others changing their programming and coverage.<\/p>\n

Freeview announced earlier this month that channel changes would occur on both Wednesday and Thursday (29th and 30th June)\u00a0due\u00a0to a broadcast signal, named COM7 Multiplex, being closed down in order to make way for the latest 5G mobile technology from EE.<\/p>\n

With less bandwidth to use, Freeview has been forced to make some changes which include taking a number of TV channels off air.<\/p>\n

A Freeview spokesman said: \u201cSince the decision by Ofcom to make more airwaves available for mobile data, the Ofcom licence for some channels broadcasting on Freeview has expired.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis means that affected channels are making changes to the way they are broadcast moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the system update, they continued: \u201cChannels will be making changes to the way they are broadcast on 29th June 2022. You will need to retune your TV to continue watching these channels.\u201d<\/p>\n

The BBC added: \u201cAs a consequence of the closure of COM7, BBC News on Freeview will be available only in SD from the end of June 2022. However, you can still watch it in HD on BBC iPlayer.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering which channels will be missing from Freeview going forward, or how to retune your TV, read on for everything you need to know about the Freeview channel changes.<\/p>\n

Freeview channel changes on 29th June
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Channel name changes<\/h3>\n

4Music \u2013 Channel 31 \u2013\u00a0Changing to E4 Extra<\/p>\n

Channel coverage changes:\u00a0New Freeview channels 2022<\/h3>\n

Together TV \u2013 Increased coverage \u2013 Channel number 83<\/p>\n

That\u2019s TV (UK) \u2013 Increased coverage \u2013 Channel number 91<\/p>\n

Quest Red +1- Increased coverage \u2013 Channel number 71<\/p>\n

BBC FOUR HD \u2013 Increased coverage \u2013 Channel number 106<\/p>\n

CBeebies HD \u2013 Increased coverage \u2013 Channel number 205<\/p>\n

Freeview channel closures<\/h3>\n

Craft Extra \u2013 Channel number 95 \u2013 is shutting down.<\/p>\n

Freeview channel changes on 30th June<\/h2>\n

Channel name changes<\/h3>\n
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Horror \u2013 Channel number 41 \u2013 Changing to\u00a0Legend<\/p>\n

CBS Drama \u2013 Channel number 61 \u2013 Changing to RealityXtra<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Channel coverage changes: New Freeview channels 2022<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Now 80\u2019s \u2013 Channel 77 \u2013 Reduction in coverage, now available in Manchester only<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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That\u2019s Music \u2013 Channel 92 \u2013 Moving to Channel 91, and rebranding to Classic Hits and increasing coverage<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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That\u2019s TV (UK) \u2013 Channel 91 \u2013 Moving to channel 65<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Freeview channel closures<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Freesports \u2013 65<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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CBS Justice \u2013 69<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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More4+1 \u2013 86<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PBS America+1 \u2013 87<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Forces TV \u2013 96<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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BBC News HD \u2013 107<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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QVC HD \u2013 111<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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QVC Beauty HD \u2013 112<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Quest HD \u2013 114<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

How to retune your Freeview TV<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Freeview users will need to retune their TVs or boxes on both\u00a0Wednesday and Thursday (29th and 30th June).<\/p>\n

Freeview gives a step-by-step guide for how to retune your TV or device on its website.\u00a0Check out\u00a0Freeview\u2019s retuning help section<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check out what else is on with our TV Guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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