More changes are on the horizon for Freeview as the popular television service has recently revamped its TV guide with a series of alterations, including repositioning and renaming channels. One significant update is the closure of a channel, resulting in Freeview users losing access to it.
Talk (Ch 280), a British news channel known for its focus on debate, opinion-led journalism, and politics featuring personalities like Jeremy Kyle, Mark Dolan, and Kevin O’Sullivan, will no longer be accessible on Freeview. To continue watching Talk, viewers will now need to utilize the official Talk app or other platforms such as Samsung TVs, Roku devices, and LG screens.
In addition to the channel closure, Freeview’s latest update reveals that Wedotv Big Stories on channel 275 will undergo a name change to Wedotv. Furthermore, three services will be relocated within the planner.
Kids content from Ketchup TV, Ketchup Too, and Cartoon Classics will be moving to new channel numbers: Ketchup TV shifts from Ch 209 to Ch 208, Ketchup Too relocates from Ch 210 to Ch 209, and Cartoon Classics, previously on Ch 214, can now be found on Ch 210.
Freeview confirmed that on 25th June 2026, several broadcasters will implement changes to their channels, emphasizing that channels frequently evolve on Freeview as individual channels make decisions to relocate, add, or remove channels. Freeview continues to ensure a diverse range of content for its audience.
To ensure that your TV retains all the correct channels, it is essential to access the settings. Freeview advises users to retune their TVs to update and maintain their channel lineup and TV guide.
For viewers wondering how to retune their TV, the steps are as follows:
– Press the menu button on your box or TV remote control.
– Select ‘set-up,’ ‘installation,’ ‘update,’ or a similar option. If prompted for a password, the default codes are ‘1234’ or ‘0000.’
– Choose ‘first-time installation’ (sometimes labeled ‘factory reset,’ ‘full retune,’ or ‘default settings’).
– Confirm the deletion of existing channels if prompted and allow the retune process to start automatically. Save any newly found channels if required.
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