The newest update options 4 changes, together with the launch of a new channel.
Freeview, on its web site, mentioned: “On twenty second April 2026, some broadcasters are making changes to their channels.
“You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels, and TV Guide up to date.”
Full list of channel changes in new Freeview update
The channel changes being made as a part of the latest Freeview update are:
Channel title change
- That’s TV 3 to That’s twentieth Century (channel 71)
- That’s TV 3 MCR to That’s twentieth Century MCR (channel 86)
- That’s Classics MCR to That’s Classics (channel 93)
Channel launch
- That’s Entertainment (channel 75)
These newest channel updates are already stay.
Freeview added: “Channels proceed to evolve on Freeview with particular person channel suppliers making the determination to maneuver, add or take away channels.
“Freeview continues to ensure that audiences can enjoy a rich and varied content offering.”
ITV shuts down channel after 42 years
The newest Freeview update comes simply weeks after ITV shut down certainly one of its channels after 42 years on air.
Children’s channel CITV was switched off for good on April 10, having launched in 1980.
The channel was residence to hit exhibits like Art Attack, My Parents Are Aliens, Tots TV, and Fraggle Rock.
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CITV first started as Watch IT earlier than being rebranded as Children’s ITV and later shortened to CITV.
In 2006, its late-afternoon slot on ITV1 was axed because it moved to its personal channel on Freeview, whereas nonetheless retaining its weekend mornings on ITV channels.
CITV Freeview was later shut down and changed by the streaming service ITVX Kids Hub on ITVX in 2023, with the weekend showings shifting to ITV2.
Now, after 42 years on air, CITV has been shut down, based on Media Central UK.
The media account, posting on X (previously Twitter), mentioned: “In TV information, the CITV block on ITV2 is formally ending on tenth April. This actually means the finish of the iconic CITV model that has been round for 42 years.
“Farewell CITV, this time for actual.
“CBBC will have some of CITV’s programming, while the rest will be under ITVX Kids.”
In TV information, the CITV block on ITV2 is formally ending on tenth April. This actually means the finish of the iconic CITV model that is been round for 42 years.
Farewell CITV, this time for actual. CBBC may have a few of CITV’s programming whereas the relaxation can be below ITVX Kids pic.twitter.com/IFlNQx81D7
— Media Central UK (@MCUK_Official) April 3, 2026
How to retune your TV
You might want to retune your TV to achieve entry to all these new channel updates.
If you might be not sure of the way to retune your TV, don’t be concerned, it’s fairly easy, and normally solely requires urgent ‘retune’ when prompted by your TV, based on Freeview.
Retuning might fluctuate on completely different gadgets, however in most circumstances, Freeview mentioned, it may be performed by following these steps:
- Press ‘Menu’ in your field or TV distant management.
- Select ‘Set-up’, ‘installation’, ‘update’ or an identical possibility. If you’re requested for a password, the default code is ‘1234’ or ‘0000’.
- Select ‘First-time installation’ (generally known as ‘factory reset’, ‘full retune’ or ‘default settings’).
- Press ‘OK’ in case your gear asks if it is OK to delete present channels after which your retune ought to begin robotically. If you’re prompted to, save the channels which can be discovered.
Freeview added: “If you’ve already done an automatic retune and this didn’t work, you may need to do a manual retune.”
If you might be nonetheless not sure, you’ll be able to watch Freeview’s retune movies for extra particulars (accessible on the Freeview web site).
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