Here are the latest publicly reported updates on Freeview and its TV Guide as of now.
Latest updates
- Freeview recently expanded with new channels and a TV Guide refresh. Viewers are advised to retune their Freeview boxes to ensure the Guide and channel lineup are up to date. This pattern of updates occurs periodically as channels move, launch, or are renamed.[2][7]
- In April 2026, Freeview announced the launch of a new channel called That's Entertainment, and noted that other channels are experiencing a shake-up with a required retune to populate the updated Guide.[2]
What this means for you
- If you use Freeview in New York City or elsewhere in the UK, you may see new channels appear and some existing channels shift positions or be renamed. A retune typically resolves missing channels and ensures the TV Guide reflects current scheduling.[3][2]
- Freeview also maintains a channel-change page and a News/Blog area (Channel 100 and service updates) to help users track launches and changes ahead of updates appearing on their devices.[7][8]
Notable examples from recent updates
- New channels have appeared in recent updates, such as a dedicated children’s channel Moochi and a crafts-focused channel TV Extra, with some rebrandings (e.g., Legends rebranded as LEGEND) and changes to CBS Reality becoming TRUE CRIME.[1]
- A separate report in 2024 highlighted February changes including two new channels and BBC-channel repositioning, illustrating Freeview’s ongoing evolution.[3]
- A September 2024 overhaul brought Rewind TV to Freeview, expanding nostalgic content for free-to-air viewers.[4]
How to verify for your setup
- Check Freeview’s official help pages for service updates and new channel launches, and look for announcements on Channel 100, Freeview’s blog, or the mobile app’s News section for the latest on your region and device.[8][7]
- If you don’t see expected changes, perform a retune on your Freeview box or TV to refresh the Guide and channel list.
Citations
- Freeview updates and channel changes, including new channels and the need to retune.[7]
- News of new channels and the 2026 channel shake-up, including “That’s Entertainment”.[2]
- Historical examples of Freeview channel changes and retunes (February 2024 update).[3]
- September 2024 overhaul with Rewind TV and related channel changes.[4]
If you’d like, I can tailor this to your exact Freeview model and guide you step-by-step through a retune once I know your device (box model or TV brand).
Sources
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idaffodil.co.ukFreeview has announced some new changes to the TV planner, which include two new channels launching and one being shut down.
www.express.co.ukThis month’s Freeview updates brings with it two new channels (including a French international news channel), moves around two BBC channels - and more
www.cordbusters.co.ukCheck for channel changes and launches via information on channel 100 and service updates. To add the new channel you'll need to retune your digital box or TV.
www.freeview.co.ukLatest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard.
www.standard.co.ukFreeview has been shaking things up over the past month and now there are more changes affecting TVs across the UK.
www.express.co.ukLatest refresh from Freeview adds a pair of new channels and removes three others
www.gbnews.comFREEVIEW has undergone a fresh shake-up that sees the arrival of some new channels – and the disappearance of others. And the biggest of the bunch is a Brit nostalgia channel, Rewind TV, whic…
www.thesun.co.ukBefore the launch of any new TV channel, there's usually information on channel 100, on our blog and on our Service Updates page. You can also find it in the Freeview News section of the mobile app.
www.freeview.co.ukSome of your other TV channels are experiencing a shake-up
www.gbnews.com