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Switchover and re-tune dates for

CO5 9TH

Using the Bluebell Hill transmitter, switching over in two stages on 13 Jun 2012 and 27 Jun 2012.

Tip: To get the most accurate results, enter your house number as well as the postcode.

Receiving TV signal from

The Bluebell Hill transmitter in the Meridian TV region. Your local BBC news service is South East Today and Meridian Tonight for ITV.

Your switchover dates and available channels may depend on which transmitter you receive your television signal from.

Reception forecast, switchover and other re-tune dates Click to expand

  TodayDuringFinal step
  21 May 201213 Jun 2012
Switchover stage 1
27 Jun 2012
Switchover stage 2
 
No re-tune required
Re-tune required
Re-tune required at switchover stage 1
Re-tune required
Re-tune required at switchover stage 2
Standard reception forecast
Not available
Variable reception
8 channels
Variable reception
48 channels
HD
forecast
Not available
Not available
Variable reception
4 channels

Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels

How do I re-tune? Click to expand

Basic re-tuning

Basic re-tuning is quick and easy and needs to be done at each stage of switchover or on any other occasion you find you are missing channels.

Manual re-tuning

If you have missing channels after having done a basic re-tune, or the wrong regional services, you may need to do a manual re-tune to select where services appear on the channel list (EPG). You can do this using the instructions below.

Your manual re-tune instructions for today

These instructions assume you are using the Bluebell Hill transmitter. If you know you get your signal from a different transmitter, click here.

  21 May 2012
Group 1
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ch 59
Group 2
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ch 24
Group 3
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ch 42
Group 4
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ch 39
Group
HD
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Not available
  1. Using your remote control, press the 'menu' button.
  2. Select the 'set up' or 'installation' option. If you see picture icons, select the tool box, satellite dish or spanner.
  3. Select 'manual re-tune' or 'manual search'.
  4. If you are prompted for a code, try 0000 or 1234.
  5. For Group 1 (BBC Services) type in 59 where it asks for a 'channel' number (frequency) and press OK.
  6. Repeat steps 1-5 using the different numbers next to each "Group"
    (a group is a bundle of TV services), to complete the manual re-tune. Group 2: 24, Group 3: 42, Group 4: 39
  7. Then press 'menu' or 'exit' to finish.
  8. NB: These instructions should work for most Freeview TVs or boxes, but they differ, and you may have to speak to your manufacturer for help.

Please note, further re-tuning will be required (including at each stage of the digital switchover) and the channel numbers (frequencies) could change. Look at the full table below for further re-tune dates.

  TodayDuringFinal step
  21 May 201213 Jun 2012
Switchover stage 1
27 Jun 2012
Switchover stage 2
 
No re-tune required
Re-tune required
Re-tune required at switchover stage 1
Re-tune required
Re-tune required at switchover stage 2
Group 1
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ch 59 ch 46 ch 46
Group 2
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ch 24 ch 24 ch 43
Group 3
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ch 42 ch 42 ch 39
Group 4
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ch 39 ch 39 ch 54
Group
HD
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Not available Not available ch 40

Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels

If you are still experiencing problems, try our troubleshooting page.

Will I need a new aerial? Click to expand

Most people with a good aerial now will not need a new aerial for switchover. There is no such thing as a 'digital aerial'. You will only need an aerial if you choose to switch with Freeview, BT Vision or Top Up TV.

For more information on aerials, please click here.

Channels available at your address Click to expand

  • good reception
    Good
    reception
  • variable reception
    Variable
    reception
  • poor/no reception
    Poor/No
    reception
  • subscription required
    Subscription
    required
  • re-tune required
    Re-tune
    required
  • aerial upgrade
    You may need
    an aerial upgrade
  TodayDuringFinal step
  21 May 201213 Jun 2012
Switchover stage 1
27 Jun 2012
Switchover stage 2
 
No re-tune required
Re-tune required
Re-tune required at switchover stage 1
Re-tune required
Re-tune required at switchover stage 2
General Entertainment
BBC 1BBC 1
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC 2BBC 2
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
ITV 1ITV 1
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Channel 4Channel 4
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Channel 5Channel 5
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
ITV 2ITV 2
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
BBC ThreeBBC Three
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC FourBBC Four
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
Pick TVPick TV
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
YesterdayYesterday
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Channel 4 +1Channel 4 +1
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
More4More4
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Film 4Film 4
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
4Music4Music
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
DaveDave
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
ReallyReally
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
VIVAVIVA
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Ideal WorldIdeal World
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
ITV 4ITV 4
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Dave ja vuDave ja vu
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
E4E4
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
E4 +1E4 +1
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Big DealBig Deal
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
ITV1 +1ITV1 +1
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Create & CraftCreate & Craft
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
price-drop tvprice-drop tv
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Rocks & CoRocks & Co
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Sky Sports 1Sky Sports 1Subscription required
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Sky Sports 2Sky Sports 2Subscription required
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Gems TVGems TV
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
ChallengeChallenge
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
QVC BeautyQVC Beauty
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Food NetworkFood Network
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
High Definition Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels
BBC One HDBBC One HD
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
ITV 1 HDITV 1 HD
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Channel 4 HDChannel 4 HD
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
BBC HDBBC HD
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Children
CBBCCBBC
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
CbeebiesCbeebies
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
News
BBC NewsBBC News
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC ParliamentBBC Parliament
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
Sky NewsSky News
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Russia TodayRussia Today
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Community ChannelCommunity Channel
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Al Jazeera EnglishAl Jazeera English
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Adult
Smile TV2Smile TV2
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Smile TV3Smile TV3
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
BabestationBabestation
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
PARTYLANDPARTYLAND
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
BlueBlue
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
SectionSection
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Babestation 2Babestation 2
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Text Services
RabbitRabbit
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Gay RabbitGay Rabbit
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
BBC Red ButtonBBC Red Button
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
Sky TextSky Text
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
VISIONVISION
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
CCTVCCTV
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
SportsSports
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Interactive
301301
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
Channel ZeroChannel Zero
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Radio
BBC Radio 1BBC Radio 1
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC Radio 1 XtraBBC Radio 1 Xtra
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC Radio 2BBC Radio 2
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC Radio 3BBC Radio 3
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC Radio 4BBC Radio 4
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC Radio Five LiveBBC Radio Five Live
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC Five Sports ExtraBBC Five Sports Extra
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC 6 MusicBBC 6 Music
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC Radio 4 ExtraBBC Radio 4 Extra
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC Asian NetworkBBC Asian Network
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
BBC World ServiceBBC World Service
poor reception
variable reception
variable reception
The Hits RadioThe Hits Radio
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Smash Hits!Smash Hits!
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
KissKiss
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
HeatHeat
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
MagicMagic
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
QQ
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Smooth FMSmooth FM
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Kerrang!Kerrang!
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
talkSPORTtalkSPORT
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception
Premier Christian RadioPremier Christian Radio
poor reception
poor reception
variable reception

Note: The Digital UK Postcode Checker is a predictive coverage database that shows the most likely TV service availability at your address - now and in the future. Note that analogue and digital terrestrial television (Freeview) coverage may vary as a result of engineering works or any frequency changes authorised by Ofcom. Always check your future reception prediction before buying TV equipment. Digital UK is not responsible for household TV reception arrangements, and cannot provide compensation for coverage variations, reception issues or TV equipment purchased. Last updated on 30 April 2012.

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