The Community Channel on channel 63 is subject to changes in availability on Freeview in early January, with some changes to other services expected.
This page will be updated throughout the month with the latest developments.
What's changed so far?
This is where the changes to Freeview this month (so far) are listed - usually updated within 24 hours of the change being reported. Where there is more than one change, the most recent changes are listed first. Any services listed in a yellow background require a TV, PVR or set-top-box that supports DVB-T2/Freeview HD.
22nd January 2015
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Channel Name
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Multiplex
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245
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Planet Knowledge
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COM7
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MHEG-IC portal is now live.
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13th January 2015
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Channel Name
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Multiplex
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64
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Jewellery Maker
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COM7
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Completely removed. Had ceased broadcasting 6th Jan.
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12th January 2015
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Channel Name
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Multiplex
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23
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STV Edinburgh
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Local/Comux
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Launched. (Craigkelly transmitter area only)
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59
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BT Sport 2
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COM6/ArqB
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Closed.
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63
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Community
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COM6/ArqB
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Now available 24/7.
(A retune may be necessary if you don’t see a
service on this channel. Also check the 800s range, in the event your TV has
added the “new” version of the Community Channel at the bottom of the channel
list.)
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8th January 2015
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Channel Name
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Multiplex
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New
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246
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JSTV
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COM4/SDN
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MHEG-IC streamed channel.
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247
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kykNET
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COM4/SDN
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MHEG-IC streamed channel.
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7th January 2015
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Channel Number
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Channel Name
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Multiplex
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126
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Tiny POP
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COM5/ArqA
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Extended hours: 0300-0000
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6th January 2015
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Channel Number
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Channel Name
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Multiplex
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63
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790
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Community
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COM5/ArqA
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63
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Community
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COM6/ArqB
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Multiplex move. Programmes resume 12th January
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64
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Jewellery Maker
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COM7
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Closed. Slate advising of alternative ways to watch the channel.
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73
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Daystar
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COM7
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5th January 2015
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Channel Name
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Multiplex
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New
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Same
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8
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That’s Oxford
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Local/Comux
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Configured ahead of launch. (Oxford transmitter
area only)
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65
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TBN UK
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COM5/ArqA
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Started broadcasting
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COMING UP
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Winter 2015
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That's Oxford - local TV service for Oxford expected to launch. Date to be
confirmed.
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February
2015
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Birmingham’s local
TV service “Big Centre TV” expected to launch on Freeview and YouView channel
8 from the Sutton Coldfield and Brierley Hill transmitters.
2nd February: changes to ITV services in the former Central South TV region. |
Spring 2015
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Late update
Drama on channel 20 is currently broadcasting its full schedule on Freeview and YouView following the removal of its timeshare arrangement with Dave Ja Vu (channel 25).
December 2014 changes
Ireland
Viewers in Northern Ireland with a Freeview HD or Saorview approved TV living in an area where TV reception from south of the border is possible may be able to watch the new UTV Ireland channel, but a retune may be necessary. UTV Ireland is carried on the same TV multiplex as RTÉ Jr and RTÉ One+1; if you don't receive these services you won't receive UTV Ireland terrestrially. It is not available outside of the Republic of Ireland on satellite or cable.
Help and advice
You can check which Freeview channels should be available in your area on the official Digital UK postcode checker. The channels that you will be able to receive is also dependent on the state of your aerial, cabling and the type of receiver you use.
Services recently licensed to broadcast on Freeview, but not on-air:
Unlike the services listed in the coming soon section, there's no further news about these channels on Freeview:
- adultXXX (streamed channwl)
- ITVBe+1
- Sony Movie Channel, Sony Movie Channel +1 and More>Movies (Entertainment)
Multiplex capacity
Available multiplex capacity provides an early indication of whether there is any bandwidth available for any new Freeview channels without closing others down.
- There is currently unused capacity on the BBC-B multiplex, enough for one further HD channel. BBC-B carries channels including BBC One HD, Channel 4 HD and Film4+1.
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Your Freeview channel list for:
Use YouView? YouView channel list
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Local TV is
carried on Freeview via a multiplex which carries a local TV service, plus
two slots for commercial broadcasters.
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Previous changes
December 2014:
Arise News launches; BBC Radio Bristol joins Freeview in BBC West TV region ►
November 2014:
Dave Ju Vu goes full time, Film4+1 only available on Freeview HD and YouView equipment ►
October 2014:
CBS Action, ITVBe and Motors TV launch new services on Freeview ►
September 2014:
Freeview channel changes move children's and news channels, TruTV+1 takes early morning slot ►
August 2014:
Local TV channel tests/barkers start in numerous cities; BBC RB302 closes ►
July 2014:
4seven HD and Channel 4+1 HD launch on Freeview ►
June 2014:
Vintage TV launches on compatible connected Freeview HD sets, temporary BBC RB302 is live for the summer ►
Last updated and closed: 03/02/2015
This page will be updated throughout January 2015 with the latest developments. If there's a major update it will be re-posted near the top of the homepage.