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Freeview Channels & Channel Numbers

An up to date channel list of UK Freeview TV channels is provided below.

This Freeview TV channel list includes current HD services, all recent EPG changes and new channels. It was last updated in October 2012 to reflect changes to Freeview channel numbers and the channel lineup.

There are around 50 standard definition DVB-T Freeview channels transmitted as part of the UK digital terrestrial television and 4 HD channels. Most are "free to air - FTA" non-subscription digital TV channels which are free to view in areas with Freeview coverage (approximately 77% of the UK population can receive the DTV service). A Freeview set top box or a TV with built-in DVB digital tuner is required. Freeview aerial requirements vary by UK region.

Encrypted Top Up TV - pay and subscription channels are suffixed by [pay] in the table below, since they are not available without a one-off or regular subscription payment.

Freeview Channel List -

Last Updated 18 Oct 2012 Download in PDF format (80KB)

This list of Freeview TV channels is provided in good faith. Its accuracy is not guaranteed as new channels are added periodically and others may be removed.

Notes:

Missing Freeview Channels & Wrong Channel Numbers

Missing channels and incorrect channel numbers are often caused by Freeview multiplex changes to accommodate new services. In addition, changes made during the various phases of Digital Switchover altered the transmission frequency of many Freeview multiplexes to different UHF channel numbers.

A regular set top box retune is required on all Freeview equipment in order to keep the channel list up to date. Some set top boxes (like Panasonic and Samsung) automatically advise when re-tuning is necessary with an on-screen retuning message.

To fix any viewing problems we recommend retuning your Freeview box or TV if your channel numbering doesn't match published lists. To do this, delete the current EPG Channel List on your set top box or IDTV and then carry out a full channel re-installation using your Freeview boxes "automatic" or "manual" channel installation mode.

Details of how to retune Freeview equipment will be in your user guide or at http://www.tvretune.co.uk/. Automatic tuning (the easiest Freeview box retuning method) is often referred to as 'Auto Set Up'. Sometimes a 'Factory Reset' or full 'Auto Tune' is required to wipe all existing channels, depending on set top box or TV manufacturer.

The manual channel tuning mode on your IDTV or Freeview box allows channel search and installation by UHF channel number and is recommended in areas where Freeview signals from more than one transmitter can be received.

To find out the UHF channel numbers for manual retuning of your particular transmitter, use the Digital UK postcode checker and then on the results page, click on 'Find out more' (under 'Reception and channels' in the 'Aerial' row under 'Method of reception'), then click on the pink 'How do I re-tune' menu to reveal the UHF channels needed to tune the Freeview service on your local transmitter).

Digital Switchover Dates

For digital switchover dates for your area visit http://www.tvretune.co.uk/.

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