Freeview makes 4 changes in latest update - the full list

The new update features four changes and is already live on all Freeview TVs.

Freeview, on its website, said: "On 20th May 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 latest Freeview update

The channel changes being made as part of the latest Freeview update are:

Channel name change

• Hobbycraft TV to Shop Unlimited (channel 97)
• Great! Romance Mix to Great! TV +1 (channel 61)

Channel moves

• Great! Movies - channel 61 to 62
• Great! TV +1 - channel 62 to 61

Freeview added: "Channels continue to evolve on Freeview with individual channel providers making the decision to move, add or remove channels.

"Freeview continues to ensure that audiences can enjoy a rich and varied content offering." 

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.

Retuning may vary on different devices, but in most cases, Freeview said, it can be done by following these steps:

1. Press 'Menu' on your box or TV remote control.
2. Select ‘Set-up’, ‘installation’, ‘update’ or a similar option. If you’re asked for a password, the default code is ‘1234’ or ‘0000’. 
3. Select ‘First-time installation’ (sometimes called ‘factory reset’, ‘full retune’ or ‘default settings’).
4. 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."

If you are still unsure, you can watch Freeview's retune videos for more details (available on the Freeview website).

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