Your Freeview TV gets blocked from three popular channels as more chan
Freeview has been shaking things up over the past month and now there are more changes affecting TVs across the UK.
www.express.co.ukHere’s the latest on Freeview TV Guide updates.
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Freeview regularly updates its channel lineup and TV Guide when it rolls out retunes. The most recent widely covered changes in recent years included new channels and rebranding, and viewers were advised to retune to ensure the EPG reflects the current services. The retune step is still the recommended action any time you hear about a Freeview update to keep the TV Guide accurate.[1][2][7]
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In late 2023, Freeview added two new channels and reshuffled several others, with a reminder to retune so the TV Guide reflects the changes. Similar update patterns occurred in 2024, including new channels and occasional removals or rebranding, often paired with a retune notice from Freeview or the device manufacturer.[2][4][1]
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If you want to verify the very latest on your specific device, check Freeview’s official service updates page or your TV’s channel information screen (channel 100 on many Freeview devices is used for status and updates). Freeview’s own help pages emphasize checking for channel changes and retuning after updates.[7][9]
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For wider context, Freeview has had several notable shake-ups in the past few years, including the introduction of new channels (and, at times, the closure or rebranding of others) and occasional platform-specific changes that may affect which channels appear and their numbers.[4][6]
Illustration: If you recently noticed missing channels or mismatched numbers, the quickest path is:
- On your Freeview TV/box: go to Settings or Channel Search, select Retune or Auto-tune, and confirm.
- After retuning, re-check the TV Guide (EPG) to confirm all channels and scheduling are up to date.
If you’d like, tell me your exact Freeview device model and location (your area can influence available channels), and I’ll tailor the retune steps and any known recent changes for you.
Citations:
- Latest updates and retune guidance after Freeview channel changes.[1][2][7]
- Freeview help on tracking updates and retune reminders.[9]