The new update features 11 changes, including the closure of four channels and the launch of three new ones.

Freeview said: “On 20th August 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.”

Full list of channel changes in latest Freeview update

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

New channels

  • That’s Oldies (channel 75)
  • Hibbycraft TV (channel 97)
  • Pop Max (channel 212)

Channel moves

  • That’s Melody (channel 75 to 76)

Channel renames

  • That’s Summer to That’s Rock MCR (channel 78)
  • That’s Dance MCR to That’s Oldies MCR (channel 79)
  • CNA to CNA Originals (channel 276)

Channel closures

  • That’s Dance (channel 76)
  • Pop+1 (channel 212)
  • Moochi (channel 213)
  • Shots! (channel 262)

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These latest channel updates came into effect on Wednesday (August 20).

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 content .”

How to retune your TV

You will need to retune your TV to access all the new August 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).