Freeview users warned of TV signal disruption this weekend

Freeview is the UK’s free-to-air digital television platform, providing more than 100 live TV channels and digital radio stations without any monthly subscription.

It is built into most modern televisions and requires only a working rooftop or indoor aerial to use, meaning it is available in millions of homes across the UK.

However, Freeview viewers across parts of the country could face signal issues this weekend.

Freeview users in some parts of the UK could see signal disruption this weekend (Image: Getty Images/Freeview)

Freeview users could see TV signal disruption this weekend

Freeview has said that viewers across parts of the UK could see some disruption to their TV reception.

The warning is in place from Thursday (July 2) to Sunday (July 5).

It is due to high-pressure weather conditions, which “could disrupt the TV signals which Freeview uses”.

Freeview advises viewers not to retune their TVs during this time, with reception restored once the high pressure passes.

Those with internet-connected Freeview Play TV, or one that has channel players available, will still be able to watch live and on-demand content from the likes of BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 or 5.

You can also watch Freeview via the free mobile app.

More information on how to watch Freeview online can be found on its website.

Channel changes in the new Freeview update

Freeview has made some changes to its channels in its latest update, including name changes and a channel closing down.

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

Channel name change

• Wedotv Big Stories to Wedotv (channel 275)

Channel moves

• Ketchup TV – channel 209 to 208
• Ketchup Too – channel 210 to 209
• Cartoon Classics – channel 214 to 210

Channel closure

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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.”

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