Freeview issues new channel update - full list of changes

Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after changes were made to several channels as part of a new Freeview update.
The latest update features six changes, including the launch of two new channels.
Freeview said: "On 18 June 2025 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."
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What TV channels are changing in latest Freeview update
The channel changes being made as part of the latest Freeview update are:
New channels
Must Have Idea (Channel 96)
OUTflix Proud (Channel 288)
Channel changes (moves)
Blaze+1 (Channel 81 to 92)
Rewind TV (Channel 92 to 81)
Channel renames
That's Pride to That's Dance (Channel 76)
That's Pride MCR to That's Dance MCR (Channel 79)
These latest channel updates came into effect on Wednesday (June 18).
Freeview added: "Channels are constantly evolving on Freeview with individual channels making the decision to move, add or remove channels.
"Freeview continues to ensure that audiences can enjoy a rich and varied content."
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How to retune your TV
You will need to retune your TV to gain access to all these new channel updates.
If you are unsure of how to retune your TV, don't worry, it is quite simple, and usually only requires pressing 'retune' when prompted by your TV, according to Freeview.
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Retuning may vary on different devices, but in most cases, Freeview said, it can be done by following these steps:
Press menu on your box or TV remote control
Select 'set-up', 'installation', 'update' or a similar option. If you're asked for a password, the default code is '1234' or '0000'.
Select 'first-time installation' (sometimes called 'factory reset', 'full retune' or 'default settings').
Press 'OK' if your equipment asks if it's OK to delete existing channels and then your retune should start automatically. If you're prompted to, save the channels that are found.
Freeview added: "If you've already done an automatic retune and this didn't work, you may need to do a manual retune."

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