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Freeview EPG Changes and Channel Changes July 2025
Once more into the breach as Freeview drop this month's EPG and channel update. We've got a mix of updates today from brand new channels, movements in the EPG and even some cancellations. Let's get started! New Channels Launched July 2025 India Today First of all, we have a brand new launch on the Freeview EPG. India Today can now be found at Freeview Channel 258. India Today is the latest in a long line of international news channels to join Freeview, which now hosts news channels from the UK,... Read more...
Freeview EPG Update 2 June 2025 - Even More Freeview Changes
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... Read more...
Freeview Channel Updates June 2025 EPG Changes
This time around we've got a channel rebrand! And that's all. Very small update, but don't write it off yet! The new channel is actually kind of interesting. Freeview Channel Relaunches June 2025 ITVBe - ITV Quiz The sole change this month is the channel ITVBe has been rebranded to ITV Quiz. ITVBe was a long-standing branch of ITV, up and running for 11 years! I imagine it's a staple for some readers, as ITVBe provided "reality and non-scripted shows" as per the ITV Director of Television Peter Fincham. I... Read more...
Freeview EPG and Channel Updates May 2025
It's that time of the month again, and we have a small update for the Freeview EPG. Freeview is having a fantastic time, what with the guaranteed broadcast of every match of the year! I certainly felt that last night with the 1-0 to Tottenham filling the high street I live next to with car horns and cheers until about half midnight... But, I digress. This month Freeview have a few rebrands for us, concerning the usual suspect That's TV. Also, one brand new channel is launching onto your EPG... Read more...
Freeview EPG Update April 2025
Another month, another Freeview content drop! A couple of new channels landed on your Freeview EPG at the end of April, and a few more underwent a rebrand. As always, make sure you retune your boxes to get the latest EPG catalogue of over 100 channels! New Channels on Freeview April 2025 First off, brand new channels! Nolly Africa The aptly named Nolly Africa is now on the EPG at Freeview Channel 287. Somewhat out of left-field, Nolly Africa is home of all things Nollywood. That is, if you hadn't... Read more...
Freeview EPG Update March 2025
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... Read more...
UK International Football Available on Freeview With No Subscription!
There's no denying the slow segmentation of sport, particularly in international-spanning events like the F1. Between different broadcasters, then different streaming services, then different commentary boxes, it's all a bit of a mish-mash of accounts, subscriptions, Pay-Per-View and the rest. Thankfully, UK residents from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales can all enjoy the anticipation of the next Men's World Cup for no extra cost! Learn how to get in on the action from this exclusive BBC deal. How to Watch International Matches in the UK As of March 2025, the... Read more...
Freeview EPG Updates February 2025
In an unprecedented move, there's but a singular thing to report in this update! I got myself all ready to dive into the changes and search up the channels for my comprehensive overview, and there's only one! Regardless, here's the Freeview update for February, such as it is. New Channels Launching February 2025 The change to Freeview this month is a new channel, so at least it's not just a single EPG shuffle and that's all! POP+1 The new POP+1 channel has launched on your Freeview EPG at channel number... Read more...
Choosing a Freeview Recorder in 2025
Beneath the minefield of streaming services, podcasts, feature-length YouTube videos and millisecond TikToks, Television still exists! If you're growing tired of subscriptions and internet pre-requisites, a Freeview recorder could be the retro answer to your woes. If you want to reclaim ownership of your content, watching whenever you like regardless of a subscription, regardless of device brand, then recording your own bank of high-quality films and TV could be the way to go. Get the full run-down on Freeview recording here! Can You Record Freeview? Many of us who have... Read more...
London Live Missing From EPG? Here's Why:
In a rare turn-of-events, Freeview have actually released two changes to the EPG lineup this month! We have already reported on the January Freeview update from way back on the 7th (Feels like a lifetime ago, January being as long as it is), but there's been an unexpected and sudden change to a beloved channel towards the end of January too! If you're trying to get to London Live and having trouble, this last-minute update will be the culprit! London Live Channel Name Change From the 22nd of January, 2025,... Read more...
Freeview Channel Updates January 2025
It's the first Freeview change of the year! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year. This month's update is predictably a little boring, but nonetheless here we are: Channel Name Changes GREAT! Christmas As I said, rather predictably our good friend GREAT! Christmas is reverted back to GREAT! Romance. You can still find GREAT! Romance on Freeview Channel 52, so it's just a simple rebrand. GREAT! Romance  That's Christmas Following the trend, That's Christmas is now back to being That's TV 3. Regular scheduling has resumed... Read more...
The Big Book of Freeview - Everything You Need to Know
Entering 2025, Freeview is now officially under a decade from being dismantled. No extension has been made to the 2034 deadline for Freeview, and the increased availability (albeit still quite low) of internet-based alternative "Freely" could mean we see the end of Freeview in just 9 years' time. We need to make the most of Freeview, grasp what it is we are losing should it be shut down, and put into perspective just what an incredible service it is while we still can. What is Freeview? Freeview is the UK-based... Read more...