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Freeview is switching things up with a total of nine changes to the TV planner.

Viewers are being urged to retune their TVs after nine channel changes were made in the latest Freeview update on September 16, 2026.

The Freeview update, which took effect on August 26, sees the rebranding of a popular channel ahead of the festive season.