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

	Today	During	Final step
	18 Mar 2010	2012 Switchover stage 1	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	Variable reception 63 channels	Good reception 29 channels Variable reception 33 channels	Good reception 18 channels Variable reception 44 channels
HD forecast	Variable reception 2 channels	Variable reception 2 channels	Good reception 2 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 will be possible with the majority of Digital TV equipment.

Step-by-step guide to basic re-tuning

Manual re-tuning

Re-tuning is simple for many, but may not work as expected for some households. This is usually because your Freeview TV or box may receive digital services from more than one television transmitter. You may find that you are not receiving your preferred regional services, or have a reduced service with picture breakup. In this case it is possible to manually select which services or channels your equipment receives by manually re-tuning your Freeview TV or box using the RF channel numbers below. For each RF channel number, we also list the group (known as a multiplex) of television services received.

For more information on using the RF channel numbers below, please follow our step-by-step guide to manual retuning.

	Today	During	Final step
	18 Mar 2010	2012 Switchover stage 1	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 help icon	ch 25	ch 23	ch 23
Group 2 help icon	ch 22	ch 22	ch 26
Group 3 help icon	ch 28	ch 28	Not available
Group 4 help icon	ch 32	ch 32	ch 25
Group 5 help icon	ch 34	ch 34	ch 22
Group 6 help icon	ch 29	ch 29	ch 28
Group HD help icon	ch 31	ch 31	ch 30

Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels

Will I need a new aerial? Click to expand

Ensure you have re-tuned correctly following the instructions above. If you still have difficulty receiving services, please check the channels available at your address below. Channel line-up is subject to change.

Alternatively, if you think you may need to replace your aerial due to its age or condition, do not attempt to adjust it yourself. Look for an installer with the digital tick logo - this means they have been trained and security checked. Only Registered Digital Installers (RDIs) are permitted to use the digital tick logo. Ask for their photo ID card and membership number.

If you can't find one, look for someone with associate RDI, CAI Plus status or ask your local electrical retailer. To find a RDI, or check an installer's membership visit http://www.rdi-lb.tv/

Channels available at your address Click to expand

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Good
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variable reception

Variable
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Poor
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subscription required

Subscription
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re-tune required
Re-tune
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aerial upgrade
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	Today	During	Final step
	18 Mar 2010	2012 Switchover stage 1	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
Entertainment
BBC 1	variable reception	good reception	good reception
BBC 2	variable reception	good reception	good reception
ITV 1	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
Channel 4	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
Five	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
ITV 2	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
BBC Three	variable reception	good reception	good reception
BBC Four	variable reception	good reception	good reception
ITV 3	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Sky Three	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Channel 4 +1	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
More4	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
4Music	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Dave	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Dave ja vu	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Virgin 1	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Virgin 1+1	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
ESPNSubscription required	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
VIVA	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
ITV 4	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
E4	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
E4 +1	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
ITV 2 +1	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
Film 4	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
FIVE USA	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Fiver	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
G.O.L.D.	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Yesterday	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
QUEST	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Big Deal	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Create & Craft	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
price-drop tv	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Rocks & Co	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
HomeSubscription required	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
TOPUP Anytime 1Subscription required	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
TOPUP Anytime 2Subscription required	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
TOPUP Anytime 3Subscription required	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Children's
CBBC	variable reception	good reception	good reception
Cbeebies	variable reception	good reception	good reception
CITV	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Lifestyle
QVC	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Ideal World	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
bid tv	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Community Channel	variable reception	poor reception	poor reception
Teacher's TV	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Super Casino	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
1-2-1 Dating	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
News
BBC News	variable reception	good reception	good reception
BBC Parliament	variable reception	good reception	good reception
Sky News	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
CNN	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Sky Sports News	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Russia Today	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
TV News	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
HD Channels Note: specific equipment is required to access HD channels
BBC HD	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
ITV 1 HD	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
Radio
BBC Radio 1	variable reception	good reception	good reception
BBC Radio 2	variable reception	good reception	good reception
BBC Radio 3	variable reception	good reception	good reception
BBC Radio 4	variable reception	good reception	good reception
BBC 6 Music	variable reception	good reception	good reception
BBC Asian Network	variable reception	good reception	good reception
BBC World Service	variable reception	good reception	good reception
The Hits Radio	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Smash Hits!	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Kiss	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Heat	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Magic	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Q	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Smooth FM	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Kerrang!	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
talkSPORT	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Premier Christian Radio	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Absolute Radio	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
heart FM	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
Information services
teletext on Freeview	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
BBC Red Button	variable reception	good reception	good reception
teletext holidays	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Teletext Casino	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Sky Text	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
DirectGov	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
mobilizer	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
TROVE	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
4TVinteractive	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Adult
Television XSubscription required	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
TMTV	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Smile TV2	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Smile TV3	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
PARTYLAND	variable reception	good reception	variable reception
Babestation	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Babestation2	variable reception	variable reception	variable reception
Rabbit	variable reception	variable reception	good reception
Gay Rabbit	variable reception	variable reception	good reception