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5 January 2023 - Channel Changes, Launches and Close
On 05 January 2023 some broadcasters are making important changes to their channels and two new channels are launching on Freesat.
You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date.
What's Changing?
Channel Launches:
Channel Name |
LCN |
BBC Two (North Ireland HD) |
102 (North Ireland region) 969 in all regions |
Channel Moves:
Channel Name |
Current LCN |
New LCN |
BBC Two (NI region SD) |
102 (North Ireland region) 969 in (England, Wales & Scotland regions) |
106 (North Ireland region) 974 (England, Wales & Scotland regions) |
BBC Two HD |
106 (North Ireland region only) |
949 (North Ireland region) |
Channel Name Changes:
Channel Name |
New Name |
LCN |
Classic Hits |
That’s 60’s |
506 |
Box Christmas (BoXmas) |
The Box |
502 |
Great Movies Christmas |
Great! Romance |
303 |
Great Movies Christmas+1 |
Great! Romance+1 |
304 |
Channel Closures:
Channel Name |
LCN |
Smithsonian |
175 |
See our Freesat Channel Checker for channels in your area.