MEDIA BOY UK FREEVIEW, FREESAT & FREELY BLOG: Coming up Changes to Freeview, Freesat and Freely

Tuesday 17 September 2024

Coming up Changes to Freeview, Freesat and Freely

Here is a list of Changes at time of posting (Up until 2026):

Freeview:

Channel numbers may change....

September:
18th. GREAT! Romance rename as GREAT! Christmas (Is broadcasting right now known as GREAT! Romance)
18th. Rewind TV may launch on Freeview Channel 95 today

By 2025:

TBC. A new 24 channel will launch on SDN (Talk TV - Channel 237 - old slot).
TBC. A new 24 channel will launch on COM6 (Seen on TV - Channel 94 - old slot).

January 2025:
8th. GREAT! Christmas rename as GREAT! Romance

2025:

TBC. The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Freeview to BBC Iplayer.
TBC. BBC Radio to close BBC Radio 4 Extra.
TBC. The BBC to move CBBC HD from Freeview to BBC Iplayer.
TBC. U&Eden may launch on Freeview

Freesat:

Channel numbers may change....

September:
TBC. STV West HD to close in Aberdeen areas on Freesat HD Channel 103.
TBC. STV North HD to launch on Freesat HD Channel 103.
News will appear here....

October:
TBC. ITV1 London SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes on Channel 103
TBC. ITV1 London SD to close on Freesat HD Boxes on Channel 111 (London only)
TBC. ITV1 London SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes on Channel 970 (UK Wide)
TBC. ITV1 Granada SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 Central (West) SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 Central (East) SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 West SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 South West SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 Meridian (Thames Valley) SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 Tyne Tees SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 Meridian (South Coast) SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 Meridian (South East) SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 Yorkshire (Calendar North) SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 Yorkshire (Calendar South) SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 Anglia (East) SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. ITV1 Border England SD to close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. STV (North) SD may close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. STV (East) SD may close on Freesat SD Boxes
TBC. STV (North) +1 may launch on Freesat HD Channel 112
TBC. STV (East) +1 may launch on Freesat HD Channel 112
TBC. ITV2 SD to close on Freesat SD Channel 113

By 2025:

News will appear here....

2025:

TBC. The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Freesat to BBC Iplayer.
TBC. The BBC to move CBBC HD from Freesat to BBC Iplayer.

TBC. BBC Radio to close BBC Radio 4 Extra.

TBC. U&Eden may launch on Freesat

*Freesat HD boxes only.

Freely:

Channel numbers may change....

8th. GREAT! Christmas rename as GREAT! Romance

2025:

TBC. The BBC will move BBC Four from Freely Channel 11 to BBC Iplayer.
TBC. BBC Radio to close BBC Radio 4 Extra.
TBC. The BBC to move CBBC from Freely Channel 351 to BBC Iplayer.
TBC. U&Eden may launch on Freely

Confirmed as coming up on Freeview UK:

Last updated September 17th 2024:

Keep up to date with the latest CONFIRMED news on upcoming channel launches and non "Temporary" channels rebrands plus other important events across all platforms of Freeview UK network.

Rewind TV (September 18th 2024).
Rewind TV may launch today on Freeview Channel 79.
(This Information is still to be confirmed).

Al Jazeera English (September 30th 2024).
Al Jazeera English [Linear SD Channel] will close today on Freeview Channel 235.

U&Eden (November 2024).
U Media Ltd may launch U&Eden on Freeview this month.
(This changes is still to be confirmed).

GREAT! Romance (January 8th 2025).
GREAT! Chistmas will be rebrand back to GREAT! Romance on Freeview Channel 52.

5 +1 (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 +1 as 5 +1 on Freeview Channel 38.
(Rebrand date for this change is still to be confirmed).

5 HD (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 HD as 5 HD on Freeview Channel 105.
(Rebrand date for this change is still to be confirmed).

U&Eden (TBC).
U Media Ltd (BBC Studios) may launch U&Eden on Freeview today on Freeview Channel TBC.
(This changes is still to be confirmed).

U&Eden +1 (TBC).
U Media Ltd (BBC Studios) may launch U&Eden +1 on Freeview today on Freeview Channel TBC.
(This changes is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four from Freeview Channel 9 to BBC Iplayer [Not in Scotland].
(BBC Four moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four from Freeview Channel 24 to BBC Iplayer [Only in Scotland].
(BBC Four moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four HD (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Freeview Channel 106 to BBC Iplayer [Not in Scotland].
(BBC Four HD moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four HD (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Freeview Channel 108 to BBC Iplayer [Only in Scotland].
(BBC Four HD moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

CBBC (2025).
The BBC to move CBBC from Freeview Channel 201 to BBC Iplayer.
(CBBC moving online date is still to be confirmed)

CBBC HD (2025).
The BBC to move CBBC HD from Freeview Channel 203 to BBC Iplayer.
(CBBC moving online date is still to be confirmed)

BBC Radio 4 Extra (By 2028).
The BBC to move BBC Radio 4 Extra from Freeview Channel 708 to BBC Sound.
(BBC Radio 4 Extra moving to BBC Sound date is still to be confirmed).

For Media Boy HQ only:

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will launch today on Freeview Channel TBC.

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will move from Freeview Channel TBC A to Freeview Channel TBC B today.

New Channel name (Month/Year).
Old Channel name will rebrand as New Channel name today on Freeview Channel TBC.

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will close today on Freeview Channel TBC.

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Confirmed as coming up on Freesat:

Last updated September 15th 2024:

Keep up to date with the latest CONFIRMED news on upcoming channel launches and non "Temporary" channels rebrands plus other important events across all platforms of Freesat TV network.

STV North HD (Soon).
STV PLC to launch STV North HD on soon Freesat Channel 103.
(Launch date is still to be confirmed).

ITV1 London SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 London SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 London SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 London SD on Freesat Channel 870 (On all Freesat boxes).

ITV1 Granada SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 Granada SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 Central [West] SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 Central [West] SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 Central [East] SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 Central [East] SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 West SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 West SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 South West SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 South West SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 Meridian [Thames Valley] SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 Meridian [Thames Valley] SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 Tyne Tees SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 Tyne Tees SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 Meridian [South Coast] SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 Meridian [South Coast] SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 Meridian [South East] SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 Meridian [South East] SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 Yorkshire [Calendar North] SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 Yorkshire [Calendar North] SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 Yorkshire [Calendar South] SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 Yorkshire [Calendar South] SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 Anglia [East] SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 Anglia [East] SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

ITV1 Border England SD (October 2024).
ITV is set to close ITV1 Border England SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

STV [North] SD (October 2024).
STV may close STV [North] SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

STV [North] SD (October 2024).
STV may close STV [North] SD on Freesat HD Channel 111 (Local area only).

STV [East] SD (October 2024).
STV may close STV [East] SD on Freesat SD Channel 103 (Local area only).

STV [East] SD (October 2024).
STV may close STV [East] SD on Freesat HD Channel 111 (Local area only).

STV [North] +1 (October 2024).
STV may launch STV [North] +1 on Freesat SD Channel 112 (Local area only).

STV [East] +1 (October 2024).
STV may launch STV [North] +1 on Freesat HD Channel 112 (Local area only).

ITV2 SD (October 2024).
ITV PLC to close ITV2 SD on Freesat SD Channel 113 (Local area only).

U&Eden (TBC).
U Media Ltd (BBC Studios) may launch U&Eden on Freesat today on Freesat Channel TBC.
(This changes is still to be confirmed).

U&Eden +1 (TBC).
U Media Ltd (BBC Studios) may launch U&Eden on Freesat today on Freesat Channel TBC.
(This changes is still to be confirmed).

U&Eden (TBC).
U Media Ltd (BBC Studios) may launch U&Eden on Freesat today on Freesat Channel TBC.
(This changes is still to be confirmed).

5 (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 as 5 on Freesat Channel 105 (SD Boxes only).
(Rebrand date for this change is still to be confirmed).

5 HD (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 HD as 5 HD on Freesat Channel 105. [HD Boxes only]
(Rebrand date for this change is still to be confirmed).

5 +1 (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 +1 as 5 +1 on Freesat Channel 128.
(Rebrand date for this change is still to be confirmed).

Changes dates still to be confirmed by broadcaster:

BBC Four HD (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Freesat HD Channel 108 to BBC Iplayer.
(BBC Four HD moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

CBBC HD (2025).
The BBC to move CBBC HD from Freesat HD Channel 600 to BBC Iplayer.
(CBBC HD moving online date is still to be confirmed)

BBC Radio 4 Extra (By 2028).
The BBC to move BBC Radio 4 Extra from Freesat HD Channel 708 to BBC Sound.
(BBC Radio 4 Extra moving to BBC Sound date is still to be confirmed).

For Media Boy HQ only:

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will launch today on Freesat Channel TBC.

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will move from Freesat Channel TBC A to Freesat Channel TBC B today.

New Channel name (Month/Year).
Old Channel name will rebrand as New Channel name today on Freesat Channel TBC.

Confirmed as coming up on Freely:

Last updated September 17th 2024:

Keep up to date with the latest CONFIRMED news on upcoming channel launches and non "Temporary" channels rebrands plus other important events across all platforms of Freely network.

Al Jazeera English (September 30th 2024).
Al Jazeera English [Linear SD Channel] will close today on Freely Channel 306.

U&Dave (Soon).
U&Dave will launch soon on Freely Streaming Channel TBC.
(This Information is still to be confirmed).

U&Drama (Soon).
U&Drama will launch soon on Freely Streaming Channel TBC.
(This Information is still to be confirmed).

U&W (Soon).
U&W will launch soon on Freely Streaming Channel TBC.
(This Information is still to be confirmed).

U&Yesterday (Soon).
U&Yesterday will launch soon on Freely Streaming Channel TBC.
(This Information is still to be confirmed).

U&Eden (November 2024).
U Media Ltd may launch U&Eden on Freely this month.
(This changes is still to be confirmed).

GREAT! Romance (January 8th 2025).
GREAT! Chistmas will be rebrand back to GREAT! Romance on Freely Channel 47.

5 (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 as 5 on Freely Channel 05.
(Rebrand date for this change is still to be confirmed).

5 +1 (By April 2025).
Paramount Global will rebrand Channel 5 +1 as 5 +1 on Freely Channel 253.
(Rebrand date for this change is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four from Freely Channel 11 to BBC Iplayer.
(BBC Four moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

CBBC (2025).
The BBC to move CBBC from Freely Channel 351 to BBC Iplayer.
(CBBC moving online date is still to be confirmed)

BBC Radio 4 Extra (By 2028).
The BBC to move BBC Radio 4 Extra from Freely Channel 609 to BBC Sound.
(BBC Radio 4 Extra moving to BBC Sound date is still to be confirmed).

For Media Boy HQ only:

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will launch today on Freely Channel TBC.

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will move from Freely Channel TBC A to Freely Channel TBC B today.

New Channel name (Month/Year).
Old Channel name will rebrand as New Channel name today on Freely Channel TBC.

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Tuesday 17 September 2024

Coming up Changes to Freeview, Freesat and Freely