Later than usual, at the end of March, Freeview announced some more changes to the EPG layout and channel numbers.
If you've had recordings go wrong or favourites mixed up then give a check over the changes to see if you have to re-jig them!
Plus, 3 brand new channel launches! The first big influx of new broadcasts in 2025!
Freeview Channels Moved in the EPG March 2025
Before all the excitement of the brand new stuff, we have a host of channels hopping to different numbers.
That's TV 2 MCR
The "MCR" (That's Manchester, not My Chemical Romance) variant of That's TV 2 has shifted one position in the channel guide, and is now found at Freeview Channel 85.
That's TV 3 MCR
Following suit, the Manchester broadcast of That's TV 3 has also shifted one place, and is now found at Freeview Channel 86.
They're still in a tight little group there on the EPG, so it shouldn't be hard to find them again and you might not even have noticed the change!
TV Warehouse
We discussed TV Warehouse a few months ago, during 2024, and now they're on the move again to Freeview Channel 87, just hopping one space.
TV Warehouse +1
Surprisingly, TV Warehouse +1 was not found at number 88 in the EPG! The two channels used to actually be separated, despite TV Warehouse +1 just being a timeshifted version of the original broadcast.
This update fixes that, and now TV Warehouse +1 is on Freeview Channel 88, right next to TV Warehouse.
Rewind TV
A solo channel, Rewind TV has jumped down to fill the gap at Freeview Channel 92.
That whole section is much tidier now, which is nice.
SonLife
Can we go an update without a Christian channel change? Seems not, as SonLife has risen again at Freeview Channel 94.
New Freeview Channels March 2025
In an exciting turn, there are 3 brand new channel launches on the EPG this month!
Retune to access these new broadcasts:
Euronews
We've seen a whole host of international news channels spring up on Freeview, particularly for the middle-east, Japan and America.
Euronews is the latest news channel to join to foray. The channel will host news coverage of EU stories as well as Africanews, a program under the same company.
Bear in mind that the new Euronews program is on Freeview Channel 257, so will need a hybrid broadcast box to watch.
It Is Written TV
Three guesses what the new channel "It Is Written" is all about.
That's right, we have another Christian channel on the EPG. This time it's focused on Bible study and comprehension, as well as related sermons and other footage.
It Is Written TV unveils itself at Freeview Channel 286 on the EPG.
Trace UK
Finally for our lineup of new channels is Trace UK. Trace is a hybrid channel supporting paid content, as it is a channel as well as a streaming service. Trace hosts a whole range of music and culture-related content across a range of different channels.
Trace UK finds its way to Freeview Channel 285 on your EPG.
Remember to Retune
As always, if you are missing channels, favourites, or the EPG isn't loading properly then give an auto-scan a go to make sure this update is all set-up for you. Remember that more and more channels at the end of the EPG (Channels 150+) are hybrid transmissions that may require an internet connection or app download, which not all Freeview boxes support.
With March's late update done, it shouldn't be long until we hit April's!
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