Freeview confirms 14 channel changes and tells UK homes to check TVs now

Homes with Freeview would be wise to check their settings.It's just been confirmed that 14 changes to the TV planner have just been pushed out to TVs, with channels being renamed, moved and launched.It's a pretty hefty update from the free-to-view telly platform, and it's vital homes check their settings to make sure they get the changes.Freeview introduce their Play streaming service in 2021 "Some broadcasters are making changes to their channels," Freeview explained.

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date."So what's new in this release?First, there are the channel moves, which include 6 services switching their positions.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT5DRAMA is now on channel 33, 5ACTION changes to channel 46, That's Classic is now on channel 93, That's MCR channel 79, That's TV 2 MCR channel 80 and finally Your TV MCR moves to channel 85.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThose are the moves, so what about the name changes?5SELECT (ch33) now becomes 5DRAMA, Your TV (ch71) is simply renamed your TV, Your Music (ch75) becomes Your Xmas, Your TV Extra is now your OLDIES, Your TV MCR changes to your TV MCR and finally Your TV Extra MCR is now Blimey!.

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This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you.You can unsubscribe at any time.More Info.The final thing to watch out for is two new music channels, which include your 80s (ch77) and your ROCK (ch78)."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."To make sure your TV is getting all the right channels, it's a good idea to perform a quick retune.It only takes a minute and will keep things fully up to date.HOW TO RETUNE YOUR TV• 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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