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Millions of telly fans must re-scan their boxes NOW after changes to 19 channels in huge reshuffle --[Reported by Umva mag]

BRITS may need to re-scan their TV boxes after a major satellite overhaul that’s caused a number of channels to move. Big names including some Sky channels, Really, Quest and DMAX are affected by the reshuffle. AlamySome free Sky channels like Sky Mix have moved as a result[/caption] In total, some 19 channels are moving to a new slot on the Freesat TV guide. The satellite firm routinely makes changes after a number of arrivals and closures to fill the gaps. In recent times, Smithsonian and BET are among the channels that have disappeared from Freesat. “Some broadcasters are making important changes to their channels,” Freesat said on its website. “You may need to rescan to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date.” Keeping your box updated is important so you don’t miss your favourite shows or mess up any recordings you might have scheduled. As part of the changes, a number of +1 versions have been grouped together. See the full list of channels affected with their new numbers below. 5 Star + 1 – was 141, now 140 Sky Mix HD – was 144, now 141 Challenge – was 146, now 142 Sky Arts – was 147, now 143 Quest HD – was 167, now 144 Really – was 160, now 145 Quest Red – was 169, now 146 DMAX – was 150, now 147 HGTV – was 166, now 149 Quest SD – was 172, now 150 Quest +1 – was 168, now 151 Quest Red +1 – was 170, now 152 DMAX +1 – was 151, now 153 Food network +1 – was 149, now 154 Blaze – was 162, now 161 Together TV was 164, now 162 Court TV – was 177, now 163 That’s TV – was 168, now 164 That’s TV 2 – was 181, now 165 It’s also worth pointing out that the overhaul has left 160 free for an upcoming new channel launch. EDEN GOES FREE Nature channel U&Eden (previously known as Eden) is going free-to-air. The channel is home to big hits, including Sir David Attenborough documentaries such as Natural Curiosities. A date hasn’t been revealed but it is set to land on Freesat and Freeview as part of a new deal. When it does launch, U&Eden is expected to appear on number 160 for Freesat. How to cut streaming bills with top FREE TV Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime don't come cheap - and year on year subscription costs seem to go up. Fortunately there are loads of free streaming TV alternatives not everyone knows about. And we’re not just talking about BBC iPlayer and ITVX. Here are some free alternatives worth trying: Hidden streamed channels on your TV from Samsung and LG Pluto TV with more than 100 extra channels Amazon’s free alternative Freevee The free streaming service with more than 30,000 movies and no ads – and all you need is a library card

Oct 4, 2024 - 13:58

Millions of telly fans must re-scan their boxes NOW after changes to 19 channels in huge reshuffle --[Reported by Umva mag]

BRITS may need to re-scan their TV boxes after a major satellite overhaul that’s caused a number of channels to move.

Big names including some Sky channels, Really, Quest and DMAX are affected by the reshuffle.

AlamySome free Sky channels like Sky Mix have moved as a result[/caption]

In total, some 19 channels are moving to a new slot on the Freesat TV guide.

The satellite firm routinely makes changes after a number of arrivals and closures to fill the gaps.

In recent times, Smithsonian and BET are among the channels that have disappeared from Freesat.

“Some broadcasters are making important changes to their channels,” Freesat said on its website.

“You may need to rescan to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date.”

Keeping your box updated is important so you don’t miss your favourite shows or mess up any recordings you might have scheduled.

As part of the changes, a number of +1 versions have been grouped together.

See the full list of channels affected with their new numbers below.

5 Star + 1 – was 141, now 140
Sky Mix HD – was 144, now 141
Challenge – was 146, now 142
Sky Arts – was 147, now 143
Quest HD – was 167, now 144
Really – was 160, now 145
Quest Red – was 169, now 146
DMAX – was 150, now 147
HGTV – was 166, now 149
Quest SD – was 172, now 150
Quest +1 – was 168, now 151
Quest Red +1 – was 170, now 152
DMAX +1 – was 151, now 153
Food network +1 – was 149, now 154
Blaze – was 162, now 161
Together TV was 164, now 162
Court TV – was 177, now 163
That’s TV – was 168, now 164
That’s TV 2 – was 181, now 165

It’s also worth pointing out that the overhaul has left 160 free for an upcoming new channel launch.

EDEN GOES FREE

Nature channel U&Eden (previously known as Eden) is going free-to-air.

The channel is home to big hits, including Sir David Attenborough documentaries such as Natural Curiosities.

A date hasn’t been revealed but it is set to land on Freesat and Freeview as part of a new deal.

When it does launch, U&Eden is expected to appear on number 160 for Freesat.

How to cut streaming bills with top FREE TV

Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime don't come cheap - and year on year subscription costs seem to go up.

Fortunately there are loads of free streaming TV alternatives not everyone knows about.

And we’re not just talking about BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

Here are some free alternatives worth trying:

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