Freeview, the popular television service, has recently updated its TV guide with several changes, including channel repositioning and renaming. The most significant update involves the closure of Talk (Ch 280), a British news channel known for its focus on debate, opinion-led journalism, and politics with renowned presenters like Jeremy Kyle, Mark Dolan, and Kevin O’Sullivan.
Users wishing to access Talk will now have to stream the service through the official Talk app or other platforms such as Samsung TVs, Roku devices, and LG screens. Additionally, Freeview has announced further modifications, including the rebranding of Wedotv Big Stories on channel 275 to simply Wedotv and the relocation of three services within the planner.
In the reshuffle, kids’ content on Ketchup TV, Ketchup Too, and Cartoon Classics will be moving to new channel numbers. Ketchup TV will shift from Ch 209 to Ch 208, Ketchup Too will move from Ch 210 to Ch 209, and Cartoon Classics, previously on Ch 214, can now be found on Ch 210.
Freeview has confirmed that on June 25, 2026, some broadcasters will be adjusting their channels. The platform emphasized that channel changes are part of the continuous evolution on Freeview, with channels making decisions to relocate, add, or remove content to offer viewers a diverse range of programming.
To ensure that viewers have access to the correct channels, Freeview advises users to navigate to the settings on their TVs. It is essential to retune the TV to update and maintain channel listings and the TV guide. The process involves navigating to the menu on the TV remote, selecting options like ‘set-up’, ‘installation’, or ‘update’, choosing ‘first-time installation’, and saving any newly found channels.
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