It happens once or twice a year that Freeview just needs to get two updates out in a month instead of waiting and doing it all at once. We already saw the end of an 11-year-old channel earlier in the month, and now Freeview are shaking up your EPG even more.
As always, find all the new additions, movement and rebranding below!
Channels Renamed in June Freeview Update
That's Pride
Did I bet money we'd be back to report "That's Pride" changing back near the end of June? I definitely mentioned it. Regardless, now that Pride Month is coming to a close Freeview are reverting That's Pride back to That's Dance, still found on Freeview Channel 76.
That's Pride MCR
As usual, the MCR (Manchester, not My Chemical Romance) version of That's Pride is following the standard version suit.
That's Pride MCR is back to being That's Dance MCR on Freeview Channel 79.
Channels Moved in June Freeview Update
Blaze+1
The catch-up / timeshifted version of Blaze has been moved a little. Blaze is on channel 64, but the hour-behind version is actually way up the EPG in the 80s! Well, now it's even further away as Blaze+1 has moved to Freeview Channel 92 from 81.
Rewind TV
Rewind TV is nabbing the spot, taking the chance to get lower in the EPG. Rewind TV leaves channel 92 to Blaze, and moves itself to Freeview Channel 81.
Brand New Channels on Freeview in June
Must Have Ideas
A brand new channel called Must Have Ideas has launched on Freeview Channel 96.
It might sound like some sort of educational channel, and at the very least it doesn't sound like a new attempt at a religious channel...but it's none of that. Must Have Ideas is actually, somehow, another Shopping Channel!
Every month I ask if these are still popular, and every month there's more of them. Maybe I should hang up the blogs and should present a shopping channel for Daffodil products instead...
But, I digress. For those interested Must Have Ideas is actually split into niche-specific areas, with Gardening for example taking up a 2 hour slot while Sports takes another. This means you can shop accordingly, I suppose.
OUTflix Proud
The second brand new channel launched on Freeview is OUTflix Proud, on Channel 288.
Down in the hybrid / Freeview over IP section, you'll need internet access on your box for this one.
The fact the name has "Out" in caps and "Proud" immediately after makes me guess this is an inclusive channel for LGBT creators, lifestyle shows and filmmakers
…and would you know it, I was right!
Featuring "some of our original series, films and documentaries free, with no subscription required." OUTflix Proud is sure to provide some real variety into the Freeview lineup, with original content and fresh perspectives not just through documentaries and news, but series and films too. Honestly, whether you're big on Pride or not, having a channel that puts fresh content out there is nice.
That's All Folks
Remember to retune!
Also if you're here reading about Freeview this fine June then remember you have access to every match of the Women's Euros and the Wimbledon coverage! Don't miss out.
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