I don’t have live access to browse tools in this turn, but here’s the latest I can share based on recent public updates about Freeview TV Guide.
Core answer
- Freeview has periodically refreshed its channel lineup and TV guide, with retunes often required to keep the guide accurate. Recent coverage mentions new channels and updated branding as part of ongoing updates.
What’s new (highlights from recent reports)
- New channels and guide reshuffles: News outlets have reported Freeview introducing new channels and rebranding or shifting some existing ones, along with recommendations to retune to ensure the TV Guide stays current. For example, reports in late 2023 and 2024 described new arrivals and channel renames as part of regular Freeview updates.[1][3][5]
- Examples cited include the launch of new channels like Moochi and TV Extra in a late-2023 update, and later updates in 2024 mentioning additional channels and a refreshed lineup. Viewers were advised to retune to apply changes to the Guide and channel availability.[1]
- Freeview’s own guidance emphasizes that channel availability and the TV Guide can change as broadcasters update content, and that users should look for announcements on Freeview’s blog, Service Updates, and the News section in the Freeview app for new channel launches.[6][9]
How to stay up to date
- Retune after updates: After Freeview announces changes (new channels, moved channels, or rebranding), perform a retune on your Freeview-enabled device to refresh the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and channel list.[5][1]
- Check Freeview’s official channels: For official news about new channels or upcoming changes, monitor Freeview’s Help pages, blog posts, and Service Updates, which typically list upcoming channel launches or removals.[9][6]
- Freeview app indicators: Some updates are highlighted within the Freeview app itself, including News sections that announce new channel launches or guide changes.[6]
Illustrative example
- A hypothetical update might add a new channel (e.g., a children’s or entertainment channel) and rebrand an existing one, with a note in the Freeview app and a prompt to retune so the TV Guide aligns with the new lineup. This pattern has been seen in prior updates described in the sources cited above.[5][9][1]
Would you like me to:
- Narrow to a specific region in the UK, or
- Check for the most recent official Freeview posts (blog/Service Updates) and summarize what’s changing this month?
Citations
- Reporting on Freeview channel updates and retuning recommendations.[1]
- Additional updates and channel changes with retune guidance.[3]
- Freeview guidance and announcements channels including blog and service updates.[9][6]
Sources
Some of your other TV channels are experiencing a shake-up
www.gbnews.comAll your favourite TV shows. All in one place. All for FREE!
freeview.com.auJust switched on my TV and was presented with the message: Couldn't be bothered with Blue or Yellow - I just did a retune.
forums.digitalspy.comExpect new channels coming to your TV Guide this weekend
www.gbnews.comThis 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.ukThe TV Guide is in the centre of the menu along the bottom of the Freeview app. To open, just tap it. If you're having issues, try the following steps.
www.freeview.co.ukLatest refresh from Freeview adds a pair of new channels and removes three others
www.gbnews.comBefore 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.ukFREEVIEW 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.uk