Full list of Freeview changes as 3 channels shut down

The new update features five changes, including the closure of three channels.

Freeview said: "On 17th September 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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Full list of channel changes in latest Freeview update

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

New channels

• MBC Group (channel 289) 

Channel moves

• It Is Written (channel 286 to 268)

Channel closures

• Notts TV (channel 7)
• 3ABN (channel 268)
• UK Radio Portal (channel 277)

These latest updates came into effect on Wednesday (September 17).

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 selection of channels. "

How to retune your TV

You will need to retune your TV to access all the new channel updates.

If you are unsure of how to retune your TV, don't worry, it's 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:

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).