Anyone with a Freeview-powered TV might want to check their TV planner.The popular free-to-view television platform has just announced a huge update to its channel list, with a total of nine updates coming to UK homes.The switch includes a new launch, services moving position and some channels getting new names.
"On 16th September 2026 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels," Freeview explained in a post on its blog page.iPhone 18 Pro review: Another huge hit that some might want to miss Apple Watch Series 12 review: Still the best wearable for iPhone fans Tech news, reviews and latest gadgets plus selected offers and competitions I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family.Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over.
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More Info.So, here's what's new and how to make sure TVs are updated.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFirstly, there's the launch of Lucky Cat TV (Ch 63).Right now, there are no listings available, so it's unclear what will be shown on this new service, but programming news is expected soon so watch this space.Next up, there are the moves with four things getting new numbers.
These include Great! Player which goes from channel 63 to channel 62, Your TV Extra moving from channel 75 to channel 76, Your TV MCR changes from channel 79 to channel 80, and That's TV 2 MCR channel 86 to channel 79.Finally, there are services which are being renamed.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThat's 60s MCR becomes That's Classics MCR, That's 70s changes to That's Classics, That's TV (UK) MCR is now That's TV MCR, and Your Music is turned into Your Music MCR.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFreeview introduce their Play streaming service in 2021 There's quite a lot going on with this Freeview upgrade, and those wanting to take advantage might need to retune."You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date," Freeview added."Channels are constantly evolving on Freeview with individual channels making the decision to move, add or remove channels.
Freeview continues to ensure that audiences can enjoy a rich and varied content."Here's how to make sure your TV is up to date.Freeview says that most new devices now prompt users to retune (re-scan) when a new service launches or a change has taken place.This usually just involves pressing 'retune' when you're prompted to, but from time to time, a manual retune is required.Here's how to do it.• Press menu on your box or TV remote control• Select ‘set-up’, ‘installation’, ‘update’ or a similar option.If you’re asked for a password, the default code is ‘1234’ or ‘0000’.• Select ‘first-time installation’ (sometimes called ‘factory reset’, ‘full retune’ or ‘default settings’).• Press ‘OK’ if your equipment asks if it's OK to delete existing channels and then your retune should start automatically.
If you’re prompted to, save the channels that are found.
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