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Almost all channels broadcast on DTT are free-to-air, with a limited number of subscription channels (requiring a subscription to a pay-TV package) and pay-per-view channels (requiring a one-off payment to view an event) also available. Most free-to-air channels are promoted as part of the Freeview line-up.
The vast majority of multiplexed channels use DVB-T64-QAM modulation, for PAL (576i), radio and interactive channels. HDTV (1080i) channels use DVB-T2256-QAM modulation and H.222 transports, while local channels[a] use DVB-TQPSK modulation. All HD channels are encoded in H.264 and subject to a MPEG-LA controlled transmission patent licensing tax which is included in the Freeview broadcaster cost and varies on viewership figures. This tax is currently paid via one of three registered licensees: the BBC, ITV and Sky plc. The SD channels continue to use H.262, which does not incur any additional transmission costs.
Below is an overview of the multiplexes in use:
The PSB1 transport (operating name BBC A) is used solely for the standard definition PSB (public service broadcasting) services of the BBC.
The PSB2 transport (operating name D3&4) carries only standard definition versions of both the commercial broadcasters' PSB services and some of their commercial services.
The PSB3 transport (operating name BBC B) is used for HDTV versions of most of the BBC and commercial PSB services.
The COM4 (operating name SDN), COM5 (operating name ARQ A) and COM6 (operating name ARQ B) transports, which are only transmitted from main transmission sites, carry only standard definition commercial services.
LTVmux is a series of localised transports at certain transmitter sites carrying local and nationwide channels. Its availability is much less than that of the commercial COM transports. In addition to this, the NImux transport (operating name RNI_1) is only available in parts of Northern Ireland, and the GImux transport (operating name G_MAN) is only available in Greater Manchester.
Access to QVC Beauty, QVC Style, QVC Extra & QVC+1 available via the red button on compatible devices connected to the internet. QVC+ is only available on most internet-connected TVs built in 2017 and later. Older internet-connected TVs are incompatible with QVC+ and will continue using the previous service. Since October 2024, selected newer internet-connected TVs are no longer compatible with QVC+ and have reverted back to the previous service
HD version here and SD version on channel 613 (England, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland), or for those with pre-2021 Freeview Play devices, SD version remains here. BBC iPlayer via the Red Button on internet-connected devices.
This channel replaced 4Music on 29 June 2022 with music programming continuing in the morning as normal.[9][10][11] The main 4Music channel then continued on Freesat and Sky until its closure.[12]
This is a simulcast of That's TV, licensed under the name of That's TV Gold, without the local news (see "General entertainment: Local TV variations" for more information). It is also broadcast as a 24-hour channel[27] streaming via Vision TV on Freeview 264, and branded as That's TV Christmas during the festive period (usually from mid-November for 7 weeks).[28][29][30]
Previously Shopping Quarter, this channel includes programme blocks for channels such as Gemporia Lifestyle,[34] Gem Collector[17] and Sewing Street.[35]
Mancunian simulcast of That's TV 3. That's TV 3 MCR rebranded as That’s Christmas MCR during the seasonal period (usually mid-October to early January).
BBC iPlayer via the Red Button on internet-connected devices.
BBC
19:00 – 06:00
Timeshares with CBBC (SD).
PSB1
16:9 SDTV
799
BBC Information
This service will inform viewers if their device is compatible with future changes to BBC services.
24 hours
Text service
General entertainment: Local TV variations
These regional channels are licensed by Ofcom under the Local Digital Television Programme,[48] with That's TV currently broadcasting as a semi-national network (one which also uses the That's Christmas/That's New Year name over festive periods) with local opt-outs and a service streaming to the whole country via the VisionTV platform on channel 264 and as That's TV Gold on Freeview channel 91.[26][49][50]Local Television Limited has eight licences in the United Kingdom branded as Local TV with the channels being a simulcast of CBS Reality for most of the day.[51]
Made up of all regional variations since April 2023. Originally launched as a simulcast of BBC One with non-regional programming in 2010. BBC iPlayer via the Red Button on internet-connected devices.
Country Music Entertainment (formally Freeview 91),[56][57][58] Sports Channel Network & Planet History are now found here, along with Gas Station, SCN Fishing, Science World and Natural Planet.
This channel has access to the France 24 Fast English service, as well as its news channels in the French, Spanish and Arabic languages. France 24 Français and Arabic can also be found streaming via Channelbox on Freeview channel 271, while France 24 Español can only be found on Freeview via channel 266.
Sister channel to TrailBlazer, MBC,[60] Wild Nature Now and the Music Legends FAST Channel.[54] Not available on all devices.
Go See TV
258
Real Crime
259
MBC
"My Binge Channel".[60] Sister channel to TrailBlazer, Odyssey TV, Wild Nature Now and the Music Legends FAST Channel.[54] Not available on all devices.
The English language channel NHK World Japan is streaming now via Freeview, with the Japanese channel NHK World Premium available on LCN 286 on 1 October 2023.
This audio service is listed in the streaming section rather than with all the other radio stations on Freeview, as there is no provision for streaming services from channel 700 to 800.[77][78][79]
PM Live is a portal delivering Christian television programming from various Ministries, including ones previously broadcasting via the Vision TV Freeview channel. Services include Daystar, Faith UK,[82]SuperChannel Orlando,[83] and CTN.[84]
Hybrid streamed channel dedicated to coverage of video games-related content.
ITV plc/Sky Group
283
Global Arabic+
A bundle of leading national Arabic channels featuring a rich and diversified progrmaming of general entertainment, news, children's programmes, drama, documentaries and culture. Available in some areas only.
Global
284
GIGS
Live concerts, music documentaries and pop videos from artists and bands signed to Universal Music Group's labels.
Unlike the TV channels, the radio stations only broadcast as audio-only services and the station's logo (and sometimes information) is displayed on the screen. On BBC radio stations there are also interactive services via the red button. Those stations also broadcast on analogue radio, Digital Audio Broadcasting and online. BBC local radio stations for England are in the section above this list, as well as those from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
(* - stations that timeshare with BBC Alba in Scotland)
Only available via Freeview HD & Freeview Play equipment, as well as online.
Trans World Radio
Radio stations: BBC Local and Nations Radio variations
In England and the Channel Islands, up to five BBC Local Radio stations are available over DTT. Availability of these stations varies, depending on how their FM and DAB broadcast areas align with locations of DTT transmitters. In Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, national radio services are broadcast in their respective nations. All these stations can also be found on the BBC Sounds or Radioplayer apps.
These are channels that have been removed from digital terrestrial television. This does not only include rebranded channels, but channels that have ceased broadcasting.
2000
EPG No.
Channel name
Notes
Replaced by
Date removed
34
Carlton Kids
Timeshared with Carlton World
Discovery Kids
1 February 2000
Carlton World
Timeshared with Carlton Kids
Discovery Wings
35
Carlton Select
Timeshared with Carlton Food Network, which was later renamed to Taste CFN.
Removed when ITV Digital ceased broadcasting. Returned in June 2005 on channel 49 as a replacement for E4 on the Top Up TV Service which became free to air in May 2005.
Removed when ITV Digital ceased broadcasting. This had a significant impact on its viewership and the channel closed on 30 September 2002. Exactly one month later, UK History (now known as Yesterday) started broadcasting on Freeview using the space vacated by the closure of Play UK.
Removed when ITV Digital ceased broadcasting. Was timeshared with the Paramount Comedy Channel. Returned on 28 November 2013 on channel 238 as part of VuTV.
Removed when ITV Digital ceased broadcasting. Was timeshared with Nickelodeon. Returned on 28 November 2013 as Comedy Central on channel 238 as part of VuTV.
Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting. Returned in March 2004 on channel 60 as a pay per view channel for Freeview and Top Up TV.
18 May 2002
41
FilmFour
Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting, but returned in July 2006 as Film4 on channel 31 and part of the Freeview service.
24 May 2002
42
E4
Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting. Returned in March 2004 on channel 14 as part of the Top Up TV service then on 27 May 2005 became part of the Freeview service.
2004
EPG No.
Channel name
Notes
Replaced by
Date removed
52
Free2Play
Interactive gaming service. This service was short lived, and was replaced by YooPlay Games on LCN 53.
At one time, Jazz FM was also available via YooPlay Games on channel 53 as a background radio station. On 18th October 2005 as part of the EPG reshuffle, 102.2 Smooth FM moved to channel 718.
Top Up TV pay-per-view service. Space revoked by Channel 4 to launch More4. The channel still remained on the EPG following the October 2005 reshuffle and was later removed from there.
More4
31 August 2005
705
LCN 705
Interactive stream. Ceased broadcasting when the Freeview EPG changes took place in October, with the space being given to BBC Radio 5 Live due to all radio stations moving from 70's to 700's on the EPG.
Space used to launch Channel 4 +1 on channel 13, moving More4 to channel 14, E4 to channel 29 and Film4 to channel 32. Returned on 27 August 2013 on channel 45.
Original version of Virgin Radio UK. The current version of the station launched in 2016 - eight years after Absolute Radio took over the original version itself.
Absolute Radio
28 September 2008
44
The Jewellery Channel
Broadcast licence not renewed (for unknown reasons). Returned to channel 60 on 21 September 2011.
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland only. Returned on 12 May 2009 in all areas. The channel was removed to allow Virgin1 to move to a different space in the EPG.
Removed so that all of the channels owned by BSkyB could be on multiplex C and Challenge can broadcast 24 hours a day in Wales. Channel removed from EPG on 17 October 2011. Returned in March 2018 as Pick +1 on the HD multiplex.
Challenge with increased broadcast hours in Wales.
Channel removed from Freesat on 9 May & Sky on 13 May. A full-time simulcast was available on channel 54 in the Manchester region.
12 May 2013
716
Q
Removed to release a slot for Kisstory. Also ceased online and on digital radio on the same day. Releasing the slot for Kisstory also caused Heat to move from LCN 714 to this LCN.
Since BBC Three was moved to stream on the iPlayer on 16 February, channel 7 has been used for various local television services. BBC Three returned to Freeview on 1 February 2022 on channel 23.[91][92][93]
The channel was replaced by Now 70s before becoming a Channelbox channel alongside Clubland. On 13 May 2020, it came back onto Freeview (on the Manchester multiplex) replacing Now 70s.
This American channel had a short-term carriage deal via Freeview COM7[95] in order to show the Derek Chauvin trial.[96][97] Court TV continues to be found broadcasting online[98] and via satellite.
This was a part time channel operating between 00:00 – 06:00 each night. Since closing on Freeview the channel has continued on social media.
30 November 2021
680
ADULT Xpanded 2
This was the streamed version of Xpanded TV, with the channel being a slimcast after midnight. Since closing this slot on Freeview, Xpanded TV has continued as a part-time channel on channel 678 operating between 00:00 – 07:00, with the streaming option available on other devices.
15 December 2021
99 (GrMcr)
Manchester TV
This was Manchester's second local channel after That's Manchester but was licensed like a standard channel alongside services like Now 90s and Clubland. It was run by Local Television Limited with most slots being given over to simulcasts of Local TV's channel in Liverpool or CBS Reality, channels which still continue to hold slots on Freeview.
Closed ahead of the launch of the streaming service Paramount+,[99][100] which is being launched in Summer 2022 as a partnership with Sky.[101][102] Some of the channel's former content will be moving there, though most programmes were carried over to 5Action.
As Hochanda bought the Create & Craft brand from Ideal Shopping,[103] they moved that channel into Freeview 85 on 16 February 2022, with programming from The Craft Store continuing for another 9 days under the Create & Craft name. After being taken off Freeview, The Craft Store name is being used online by Hochanda Global Ltd.[104]
As Hochanda bought the Create & Craft brand from Ideal Shopping,[103] they moved that channel into Freeview 85 from 16 February 2022, with Create & Craft programming continuing on Freeview 85 under the name Craft Extra for 9 extra days.[104]
Removed due to the EU banning the channel (as an effect of 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine) - although the UK is no longer part of the EU since 2020, its feed was provided by EU-based companies.[105] Channel numbers removed on 18 March 2022 as a result of Ofcom revoking their broadcast licence.
Part of the channel portfolio that Hochanda Global Ltd bought from Ideal Shopping, with other Hochanda Global services continuing as normal online and on Freeview, and with original parent channel Ideal World still found on channel 51.[103][104][106]
Pop Max was a children's channel from Narrative Entertainment which was only being broadcast to viewers in Greater Manchester when it was replaced on Freeview 208 with Pop Player,[107] a streaming service which gives access to Pop Max as well as Pop and Tiny Pop for any viewer in the UK with an HbbTV-enabled set.[108]
Removed because of E4 Extra, a digital TV channel which has carried over the entertainment programming schedule from 4Music (usually old American sitcoms and former C4/E4 shows). 4Music continues on Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media in place of Box Hits, with some of the channel's music programming also found each morning on E4 Extra.[109]
E4 Extra
29 June 2022
96
Forces TV
This channel was closed on 30 June 2022 after COM7 was scrapped with the channel's original programming moving to the Forces News' YouTube channel and via Forces.net.[110][111]
Removed because of the closure of the COM7 multiplex. Continues on Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media, with an HD stream available via the BBC iPlayer.[115]
97 (GrMcr)
OD365.TV
A locally licensed[1] version of On Demand 365 for viewers in Greater Manchester, with channels such as Gas Station, Sports Channel Network & Planet History available. After 20 July 2022, the service could be still accessed nationwide as a streaming channel on Freeview channel 265.
On Demand 365 (Freeview 265)
20 July 2022
91 (GrMcr)
Country Music Entertainment (CME)
This country music video channel was broadcast on Freeview to viewers in Greater Manchester, with its television and radio channel also available online. In August 2022, the Freeview slot was sold to That's TV so they could run a 24-hour version on Classic Hits in Manchester after it was decided that their national music video channel's hours would be reduced to three hours a night.[116] This gives That's TV four Freeview slots in the Greater Manchester area as Classic Hits MCR joins their two national channels and their local TV slot. Meanwhile, CME could be still accessed nationwide as a streaming channel via On Demand 365.[57][56][117][118]
Now 70s was only being shown to viewers in the Greater Manchester area on Freeview. It reappeared on Freeview as a FAST service on Channelbox LCN 271 on 2 March 2023.
Now 80s was only being shown to viewers in the Greater Manchester area on Freeview. In September 2022, the TV channel started to be streamed through Samsung TV Plus as a FAST service on channel number 4717[119][1] and continues to be broadcast on Sky. In March 2023 it became a FAST service on Freeview as well via Channelbox LCN 271.
Now 90s was only being shown to viewers in the Greater Manchester area on Freeview. It reappeared on Freeview as a national FAST service on Channelbox LCN 271 on 2 March 2023 and was renamed Now Rock a few weeks later. It continues to be broadcast on Sky.[120]
This national channel failed to launch, with the That's 90s placeholder replaced by a 24-hour That's 70s MCR channel in the Greater Manchester area instead.[1] In addition, the That's 90s brand is also used as a programming block on the national That's TV channel. In September 2023, a Greater Manchester version of That's 90s launched on LCN 86. The national version of this channel finally launched in October 2023 on LCN 75.
Went into administration on 3 July 2023, but then TJC acquired the rights to utilise the Ideal World brand and relaunched the channel on 29 September 2023.
All programming and content moved to ITVX. It was also announced that children's programming will be broadcast on ITV2 as part of its morning schedule, with the channel remaining on the EPG as a data service until 22 November 2023.
This was a streaming portal giving access to channels such as ARISEPlay,[123]France24,[124]Newsmax TV,[125] Channel 7,[126] Yanga![127] and Edgy TV[128] via compatible devices connected to the internet. Vision TV was taken off Freeview[129] at the same time as channel 291 was given over to a new streaming portal called TV Extra, with Vision TV still continuing as an app and online.
After being delisted from Sky,[129] this was removed from Freeview alongside the Vision TV Network portal, with Arise News,[130] and sister channel ARISEPlay,[131] still broadcasting via the main visiontv.co.uk site.
World Is One News is an Indian channel owned by Essel Group, who are also responsible for the Zee World channels still streaming via Freeview channel 278.
A Bauer Media station. National version, now available via FM in London, DAB Nationwide, Planet Radio[134] or with the Radioplayer app.[135] Regional versions are now available in some places on FM & DAB.
A Bauer Media station, delisted with sister stations Kisstory and KissFresh.[136] Now available via FM in London, DAB Nationwide, Planet Radio or with the Radioplayer app.
A Bauer Media station. National version, now available via FM in London, DAB Nationwide,[138] Planet Radio[139] or with the Radioplayer app.[135] Regional versions are still available in some places on FM & DAB, as well as online.
This News UK channel closed as a linear television news service and moved to become a streaming service on Freeview channel 294[133] and via Samsung TV Plus.[144]
A Bauer Media station. Removed from Freeview on 10th May. Channel removed from EPG on 22nd May. Now available via FM in London, DAB Nationwide, Planet Radio or via the Radioplayer app.[135]
planetradio.co.uk/absolute-radio/
10 May 2024
76
That’s 90s
That’s Memories and That’s Dance[145] were added on 12 June 2024, with the latter service taking over That’s 90s national slot. That’s 90s MCR continues for viewers in Greater Manchester, but has moved to Freeview 78 from channel 86.
That’s Dance/That’s 90s MCR
12 June 2024
78
TCC
TCC was The Community Channel's licence bought by A&E Networks UK so that their channel Blaze would be listed higher up on the EPG and The Community Channel would end up lower down (under their new name Together TV). TCC and sister channel Blaze+1 were a couple of part-time services slots hoarded[146] by A&E Networks, which broadcast shows from Blaze for a couple of hours each night after the main channel shut down. In May 2024, That’s Media acquired the TCC Broadcasting broadcast licence[147] and its EPG slot from A+E Networks UK, so that it could launch That’s Memories.
This channel stopped broadcasting on Freeview before the website RXTV Info included it in its channel update of 12 June 2024, however the channel might still be listed on the Freeview EPG if the programme guide is not reset.[145] EarthxTV is a global channel and can be found via the Dailymotion platform[148][149] and from various cable operators around the world.
Seen On TV
80
That’s 80s MCR
That’s Dance MCR replaced That’s 80s MCR, while the national That’s Dance channel replaced That’s 90s, with That’s 90s MCR continuing in Greater Manchester on Freeview and That’s 80s still listed by Sky.[1][150][151]
That’s Dance MCR
94
Seen On TV
This channel launched on 5 June 2024, with its broadcasts either being shown on EarthxTV's former slot, channel 79 or, with automatic retuning, channel 94. The channel featured presenter Simon Iles from Ideal World and Create & Craft's Shop Extra channels, with the channel going back to being a shopping service on TikTok after its transmissions ended on Freeview.
This channel has become a programming block on various That's TV channels, with the That's 60s and That's 60s MCR channels becoming That's Memories and That's Memories MCR (currently found in the Greater Manchester area on Freeview 95).[152]
That's TV/That's TV 2/That's Memories
1 July 2024
61
Great! Real
A large percentage of the channel's programmes have been moved over, by owners Narrative Entertainment, to their Great! Action on Freeview channel 42.[153]
Robotics, science and engineering channel, run by programme makers Mentorn, who continue to show episodes of Robot Wars via their app, website or YouTube.[159][160][161]
This was the version of the channel in the News section, broadcasting as a regular free-to-air DTT channel. Al Jazeera's English language news service continues as a streaming channel, on smart TVs with Freeview Play, alongside the Arabic language version of Al Jazeera.[163]
Al Jazeera English (Streaming channel)
30 September 2024
235
Amazing Discoveries
This Canadian religious organisation's[164] programmes can be found on their website[165] or on YouTube.
From Canal+'s SPI International streaming division,[167] this channel continues as a FAST channel alongside their DocuStream, DramaStream, FashionStream, FightStream and FASTStream services.
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