Freeview makes 4 changes in new update – see the full list

The latest update features four changes, including the launch of a new channel.

Freeview, on its website, said: “On 22nd 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 part of the latest Freeview update are:

Channel name change

• That’s TV 3 to That’s 20th Century (channel 71)
• That’s TV 3 MCR to That’s 20th Century MCR (channel 86)
• That’s Classics MCR to That’s Classics (channel 93)

Channel launch

• That’s Entertainment (channel 75)

These latest channel updates are already live.

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.” 

ITV shuts down channel after 42 years

The latest Freeview update comes just weeks after ITV shut down 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 home to hit shows like Art Attack, My Parents Are Aliens, Tots TV, and Fraggle Rock.

CITV first began as Watch IT before being rebranded as Children’s ITV and later shortened to CITV.

In 2006, its late-afternoon slot on ITV1 was axed as it moved to its own channel on Freeview, while still retaining its weekend mornings on ITV channels.

CITV Freeview was later shut down and replaced by the streaming service ITVX Kids Hub on ITVX in 2023, with the weekend showings moving to ITV2.

Now, after 42 years on air, CITV has been shut down, according to Media Central UK.

The media account, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: “In TV news, the CITV block on ITV2 is officially ending on 10th April. This really means the end of the iconic CITV brand that has been around for 42 years.

“Farewell CITV, this time for real.

“CBBC will have some of CITV’s programming, while the rest will be under ITVX Kids.”

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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