Freeview has announced significant changes to its TV guide, including repositioning channels and a channel closure. The notable update reveals that Talk (Ch 280) will no longer be accessible on Freeview. Talk, a British news channel known for debate, opinion-led journalism, and politics, originally launched in 2022 with well-known presenters such as Jeremy Kyle, Mark Dolan, and Kevin O’Sullivan.
To continue watching Talk, viewers will now have to access the service through the official Talk app or other platforms like Samsung TVs, Roku devices, and LG screens.
Additionally, Freeview’s latest update includes renaming Wedotv Big Stories on channel 275 to simply Wedotv. Three services are also relocating on the planner, with Ketchup TV moving from Ch 209 to Ch 208, Ketchup Too shifting from Ch 210 to Ch 209, and Cartoon Classics moving from Ch 214 to Ch 210.
Freeview confirmed that on June 25, 2026, some broadcasters will be adjusting their channels. Changes on Freeview are common, as channels frequently make decisions to relocate, add, or remove channels to offer diverse content to audiences.
To ensure that your TV has the latest channel lineup, it is advised to access the settings and perform a retune. This will help update your TV and TV Guide with the most current information. To retune your TV, follow these steps:
– Press menu on your box or TV remote control.
– Select ‘set-up’, ‘installation’, ‘update’, or a similar option. If prompted for a password, the default codes are usually ‘1234’ or ‘0000’.
– Choose ‘first-time installation’ or a similar option.
– Confirm the deletion of existing channels if prompted and let the retune process begin. Save any newly found channels if required.
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