Freeview has announced significant changes to its TV guide, including channel repositioning and a renaming. The major update involves the closure of Talk (Ch 280), a British news channel known for its focus on debate, opinion-led journalism, and politics. Viewers can now access Talk via the official Talk app, Samsung TVs, Roku devices, and LG screens.
In addition to the channel closure, Freeview’s latest update includes repositioning Wedotv Big Stories on channel 275, which will now be known as Wedotv. Furthermore, three services, including Ketchup TV, Ketchup Too, and Cartoon Classics, will be moving to new channel numbers. Specifically, Ketchup TV will shift from Ch 209 to Ch 208, Ketchup Too from Ch 210 to Ch 209, and Cartoon Classics from Ch 214 to Ch 210.
Freeview confirmed that broadcasters are implementing these changes on 25th June 2026, emphasizing the evolving nature of channels on the platform. To ensure access to the updated channels, users are advised to retune their TVs through the settings menu. By following simple steps like selecting ‘set-up’ or ‘installation’ and initiating a retune, viewers can keep their channel lineup current and accurate.
For those needing guidance on how to retune their TVs, Freeview offers the following instructions:
– Press menu on your box or TV remote control
– Select ‘set-up’, ‘installation’, ‘update’, or similar
– Choose ‘first-time installation’ or equivalent
– Confirm deletion of existing channels if prompted
– Save newly found channels as needed
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