Millions of telly fans must re-scan their boxes NOW after changes to 19 channels in huge reshuffle

BRITS may need to re-scan their TV boxes after a major satellite overhaul that’s caused a number of channels to move.

Big names including some Sky channels, Really, Quest and DMAX are affected by the reshuffle.

In total, some 19 channels are moving to a new slot on the Freesat TV guide.

The satellite firm routinely makes changes after a number of arrivals and closures to fill the gaps.

In recent times, Smithsonian and BET are among the channels that have disappeared from Freesat.

“Some broadcasters are making important changes to their channels,” Freesat said on its website.

“You may need to rescan to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date.”

Keeping your box updated is important so you don’t miss your favourite shows or mess up any recordings you might have scheduled.

As part of the changes, a number of +1 versions have been grouped together.

See the full list of channels affected with their new numbers below.

• 5 Star + 1 – was 141, now 140
• Sky Mix HD – was 144, now 141
• Challenge – was 146, now 142
• Sky Arts – was 147, now 143
• Quest HD – was 167, now 144
• Really – was 160, now 145
• Quest Red – was 169, now 146
• DMAX – was 150, now 147
• HGTV – was 166, now 149
• Quest SD – was 172, now 150
• Quest +1 – was 168, now 151
• Quest Red +1 – was 170, now 152
• DMAX +1 – was 151, now 153
• Food network +1 – was 149, now 154
• Blaze – was 162, now 161
• Together TV was 164, now 162
• Court TV – was 177, now 163
• That’s TV – was 168, now 164
• That’s TV 2 – was 181, now 165

It’s also worth pointing out that the overhaul has left 160 free for an upcoming new channel launch.

EDEN GOES FREE

Nature channel U&Eden (previously known as Eden) is going free-to-air.

The channel is home to big hits, including Sir David Attenborough documentaries such as Natural Curiosities.

A date hasn’t been revealed but it is set to land on Freesat and Freeview as part of a new deal.

When it does launch, U&Eden is expected to appear on number 160 for Freesat.