List of former TV channels in the United Kingdom

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This is a list of former TV channels in the United Kingdom.

Contents

EPG numbers are displayed in the columns to the left under the relevant service names.

Analogue

ATT British Satellite Broadcasting Sky Television/Sky Multichannels Analogue cableChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
Bristol Channel Rediffusion 1975-03-14 [1] Bristol only. [2]
Wellingborough Cablevision Wellingborough Traders Television Relay1975-03-24 [3] Wellingborough only.
Sheffield Cablevision British Relay Wireless1976-01-02 [4] Sheffield only. [2]
Greenwich Cablevision Greenwich Cablevision Ltdc.1983Greenwich only. Volunteer-run in later years.
Swindon Viewpoint EMI and Radio Rentals1980 [5] Swindon only. Closed as staffed operation in 1980, continued volunteer run til present day
Channel 40 Milton Keynes Development Corporation, Post Office Telecommunications 1979Milton Keynes only. Replaced with Cable Radio Milton Keynes. [6]
Avon TV1981Bristol only. [1]
T.E.N. (The Entertainment Network)Rediffusion, Visionhire, Plessey, Rank Organisation 1985-06-02Replaced with Mirrorvision. [7]
202Mirrorvision Mirror Group Newspapers 1986-04-01Merged with Premiere. [8]
Music Box Virgin Vision 1987-01-30Replaced by Super Channel
Star Channel British Telecommunications plc 1987Merged with Premiere [9]
Premiere Maxwell Communications Corporation, Goldcrest Films, HBO, Showtime 1989/07
The Arts Channel Sky Television plc 1989
The Computer Channel BSkyB 1990-11-29
Now BSkyB 1990-12-01Replaced with Sky News.
Galaxy BSkyB1990-12-02Transponder space handed to Sky One
The Power Station BSkyB1991-04-08Transponder space handed to Sky Movies.
The Comedy Channel BSkyB1992-09-30Replaced with Sky Movies Gold.
Sky Arts BSkyB1992-12-31 Marcopolo satellites sold and signals shut, returned on January 1, 2000, as Artsworld on Sky Digital which then became Sky Arts On March 1, 2007.
Lifestyle W H Smith1993-01-24Astra transponder 5 becomes Vox
Lifestyle Satellite Jukebox W H Smith1993-01-24Astra transponder 5 becomes Vox
Screensport W H Smith & ESPN 1993-03-01Merged with Eurosport.
Wire TV Mirror Television 1995/05Replaced by L!VE TV.
The Identity ChannelBET Networks (Viacom)1996Financial problems. [10]
Sky Sports Gold Sky UK 1996-08-16
TV Asia Dolphin Group1997-01-01Sold to Zee Entertainment Enterprises. Replaced with Zee TV.
SelecTVSelecTV plc1997-02-14Sold to Carlton Communications, rebranded as Carlton Select. [11]
Granada Talk TV Granada Sky Broadcasting (GSB)1997-08-31
Sky 2 BSkyB1997-08-31Returned as Sky One Mix on Digital on December 9, 2002.
West Herts TV Telecential 1997Hemel Hempstead only.
CMT Europe Gaylord Entertainment Company 1998-03-31 [12]
The Children's Channel United Artists Programming Ltd 1998-04-03
The Weather Channel IWP 1998/04 [13]
Sky Scottish BSkyB, SMG plc 1998-05-31Closed because it fails to meet its financial targets. [14]
Channel OneAssociated Newspapers1998-09-02London only. [15]
Channel One WestAssociated Newspapers1998-09-21Bristol only. [1]
NBC Europe General Electric 1998
Sky Soap BSkyB1999-04-30
Swindon Cable NTL 2000-06-01Swindon only.
TNT Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2000-07-01Replaced with Turner Classic Movies.
UHF 48Lanarkshire TVThistle Technology Group Ltd2001Lanarkshire only. Replaced By Thistle TV
UHF 66TV Local BristolLocal Broadcasting Group (Einstein Channel plc)2002/10Bristol only. Financial difficulties. [1]
UHF 49Channel Six DundeeChannel 6 Broadcasting Ltd2002Dundee only. problems. [16]
3sat ZDF, ORF, SRG SSR idée suisse, ARD 2002
Rai Uno RAI 2002
Rai Due RAI2002
RTL Television RTL Group 2002
Sat.1 ProSiebenSat.1 Media 2002
UHF 52Herts TVLocal Broadcasting Group (Einstein Channel plc)2002Hertford and Ware only. [17] Financial problems. [18]
NTL Cable 7NTL2002 [19]
Taunton TVTV Local2002Taunton and Wellington only. [20]
UHF 54TV12TV12 ltd2002Isle of Wight only.
UHF 52Edinburgh TelevisionTV Local2003Edinburgh only.
UHF 29Portsmouth TVMyTV Network Limited2004-03-19Portsmouth only. [21] Entered administration.
UHF 29/55Southampton TVMyTV Network Limited2004-03-19Southampton only. Entered administration.
UHF 33 Northants TV Midlands Cable TV2004Northampton only.
UHF 48 Thistle TV Thistle Television Ltd2005-05-17Signal problems. Lanarkshire only. [22]
L!VE TV Mirror Group Newspapers1999-10-31Returned in 2003.
UHF 54 Solent TV Island Volunteers Group2007-05-24Isle of Wight only. Nationally available on Sky. [23]
Hellenic TV Hellenic Television Ltd2008-12-17
UHF 48/21 C9TV U C Business Ltd2008Coleraine, Derry and Limavady only.
UHF 47/29/55 Six TV Six TV Broadcasting (Milestone Group)2009/04Oxford and Southampton only. Failed to secure a guaranteed digital channel. [24]
UHF 49Capital TVCapital TV Ltd2009Cardiff only. [25]
UHF 54York@54EBS New Media2011York only.
JSTV NHK Cosmomedia (Europe) Limited2012-01-31
UHF 62 NVTV Northern Visions Limited2012-10-23Belfast only.

Digital

Year

1999

DTT Sky NTL Telewest Channel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
59433543442BT Sport Paidness 1BT plc1999-01-03Replaced with Sports League.
60434544443BT Sport Paidness 2BT plc1999-01-03Replaced with Sports League Plus.
39332434349BT Movies HD XBT plc1999-01-03Replaced with ZDF.
642VH21999-06-28

2000

DTT Sky NTL Telewest Channel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
34 Carlton Kids Carlton Communications plc2000-02-01Timeshared with Carlton World. Replaced by Discovery Kids.
34 Carlton World Carlton Communications plc2000-02-01Timeshared with Carlton Kids. Replaced by Discovery Wings.
35121 Carlton Select Carlton Communications plc2000-03-01Timeshared with Carlton Food Network. The closure allows Carlton Food Network's hours to be extended via OnDigital, and on cable it is replaced by Carlton Cinema.
45Games Channel2000-06-08Replaced with ONGames 1
688Channel East2000-07-23Financial problems resulting in loss of satellite uplink
823B4U>DirectDigital Broadcasting Company & B4U 2000-08-01Financial problems.
20ONDigital InformationONDigital2000 (Summer/Autumn)Replaced with ONView
698MBIMBI Minaj Broadcast International2000-12-06

2001

DTTSkyNTLTelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
966 BBC Choice Northern Ireland BBC 2001-03-31Replaced by a digital version of BBC Two Northern Ireland.
964 BBC Choice Scotland BBC 2001-03-31Replaced by a digital version of BBC Two Scotland.
965 BBC Choice Wales BBC 2001-03-31Replaced by BBC 2W.
141 SceneOne Flextech2001/03Repositioned as a T-commerce hub. [26]
441610/94307MTV Extra MTV Networks Europe 2001-05-01Replaced with MTV Hits.
47ONOfferONdigital2001 (Spring/Summer)
46ONGames 2ONdigital2001 (Spring/Summer)
45ONGames 1ONdigital2001-07-11Replaced with Two Way TV
43522Simply MoneyInvest TV2001-07-11Replaced with Simply Shopping on Sky.
6117/6113S2SMG plc2001-07-27Replaced with ITV2 and ITV Sport Channel. Scotland only.
799U>Direct film previewsDigital Broadcasting Company2001-07-31Went into liquidation. [27]
800–827U>DirectDigital Broadcasting Company2001-07-31Went into liquidation. [27]
432U>Direct SportDigital Broadcasting Company2001-08-01Went into liquidation. [27]
725Lions TVPremium TV (NTL)2001/08Temporary channel for the 2001 British Lions tour to Australia.
999Sky LatestBSkyB2001-08-20Replaced with Sky Customer Channel.
567 .tv BSkyB2001-09-02Low audience ratings and failed contract negotiations for carriage on cable. [28]
202Liberty TV2001-10-05Replaced with Life TV
461Whereits.at TVDavid Rose2001-10-10Financial difficulties. [29]
35303/115297 Taste CFN Carlton Communications plc2001-11-30
60247272-771Skip TV2001-12-14
46Two Way TV2001-12-31
47211WellbeingGranada & Boots Group 2001-12-31

2002

DTTSkyNTLTelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
6117/6 UTV2 UTV Media2002-01-22Replaced with ITV2. Northern Ireland only.
682Asia 1 TV Reminiscent TV Network 2002-02-04Financial difficulties. [30] [31]
691Lashkara TVReminiscent TV Network2002-02-04Financial problems. [30] [31]
683Sonali TVReminiscent TV Network2002-02-06Financial problems. [30] [32]
681UC LankaUC Lanka Ltd2002-02-21
692GurjariReminiscent TV Network2002-02-22Financial problems. [30] [33]
693CEE(i)TVReminiscent TV Network2002-02-22Financial problems. [30] [33]
694Anjuman TVReminiscent TV Network2002-02-22Financial problems. [30] [33]
16ITV Text + ITV Digital 2002/02
13553127/13245 BBC Knowledge BBC2002-03-02Replaced with BBC Four and CBeebies.
19633634867Shop!Granada & Littlewoods 2002-04-08
51 ITV Select 1ITV Digital2002-04-22Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration
52ITV Select 2ITV Digital2002-04-22Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration
53ITV Select 3ITV Digital2002-04-22Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration
54ITV Select 4ITV Digital2002-04-22Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration
55ITV Select 5ITV Digital2002-04-22Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration
405/114 Granada Breeze Granada Sky Broadcasting (GSB)2002-04-30
178306160 Tara Television Raidió Teilifís Éireann & United Pan-Europe Communications 2002-04-30Wound up by the High Court in April 2002.
98111/729ITV Sport SelectITV Digital2002/04Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration.
99ITV Sport PlusITV Digital2002/04Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration.
35ITV Digital PreviewITV Digital2002-05-01Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting.
47ITV Select PreviewsITV Digital2002-05-01Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting.
50ITV Select InformationITV Digital2002-05-01Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting.
88ITV Digital InformationITV Digital2002-05-01Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting.
20727 ITV Sport Channel ITV Digital2002-05-12Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting.
673Inspiration Network2002-06-01Financial problems. [34]
878ITN Radio ITN 2002-06-01Financial problems. [35]
Bright Blue Energis 2002-06-15 [36]
516The Money Channel Adam Faith and Paul Killik2002/06Financial problems.
576Einstein.tvEinstein Channel plc2002-07-24Financial problems. [37]
910 TEAMtalk 252 TEAMtalk Media Group plc2002-07-31Financial problems. [38]
464Digital Classics TV2002-08-08Financial problems. [39]
455Vibe TV2002-09-02 [40]
217607/100151 Play UK UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech)2002-09-30Replaced with UK History on 30 October 2002. [41]
649Home Shopping Europe2002-10-01Financial problems.
816 Sirasa TV Maharajah Television2002-10-28
657Shop Aid TV2002-10-31
118 The Studio NTL and Vivendi Universal 2002-12-31Financial problems and failed contract negotiations for carriage on Sky and Telewest. [42]
625Channel OneChannel One Liverpool Ltd (DMGT)2002Liverpool only. Financial problems. [43]
434 F1 Digital+ Formula One Management 2002/12Financial problems.
801 Asianet Asianet Communications Limited 2002
608/71 BET on Jazz BET Networks (Viacom)2002Carriage agreement not renewed.
56For Adults Only 1ITV Digital2002
57For Adults Only 2ITV Digital2002

2003

DTTSkyNTLTelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
410 The Racing Channel The Racing Network International2003-02-03
193803Channel Health2003-02-05Financial problems. [44] [45]
7160126/12111 BBC Choice BBC2003-02-09Replaced with BBC Three.
889The Scene2003-03-09 [46]
665Chart Shop TV CSC Media Group 2003-03-12Replaced with Video Vault. [47]
644Shop USA2003-03-18
952CPD / Dental TV2003-03-25 [48]
309/49425 Carlton Cinema Carlton Communications plc2003-03-31Ceased broadcasting due to failed contract negotiations for carriage on Sky. [49]
906RampageRadio First2003/03 [48]
645Simply MusicSimply Media2003-04-14Replaced with Simply Shop+.
579Simply NatureSimply Media2003-04-14
581Simply EinsteinSimply Media2003-04-14
905Relax with a Book2003/04 [50]
262Simply NostalgiaSimply Media2003-05-01Financial difficulties. [51]
645Simply Shop+Simply Media2003-05-01Financial problems. [51]
826Simply AsianSimply Media2003-05-01Financial problems. [51]
326715/47 FilmFour Extreme Channel Four Television Corporation2003-05-05Timeshared with FilmFour World. Replaced with FilmFour Weekly. [52]
325716/48 FilmFour World Channel Four Television Corporation2003-05-05Timeshared with FilmFour Extreme. Replaced with FilmFour Weekly. [52]
952Automotive Channel2003/05
414Red Button Races2003-06-18Financial problems.
461 P-Rock 2003-06-24Financial problems.
882ART Europe Arab Radio and Television Network 2003-06-25Replaced with MBC.
619Toons and TunesCSC Media Group2003-06-26Replaced with Pop.
305708/55405Sky Movies Premier WidescreenBSkyB2003-06-03Ceased broadcasting due to widescreen content being broadcast on all other Sky Movies channels.
913Apna Radio2003-07-24Financial problems. [53]
52NTL InteractiveNTL2003 (Summer)MHEG electronic programme guide, with listings for ITV Digital channels.
22 CBM CBM Media2003-08-06Channel never launched due to CBM failing to meet the contract launch conditions. [54] [55]
814 Ekushey TV Ekushey Television (Pvt) Ltd.2003-09-01Licensing problems in Bangladesh. [56]
247MBE (Major Black Entertainment)2003-09-03
244903732 CNX Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2003-09-08Replaced with Toonami.
774Erotika 4RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2003-10-16Replaced with Television X 2. [57]
775Erotika 5RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2003-10-16Replaced with Television X 3. [58]
776Erotika 6RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2003-10-16
689TX12003-10-30 [59]
50 FourText Intelfax2003-12-16Replaced with Teletext on 4. [60]
691Mobile Crazy TV2003-12-24Financial problems. [61]

2004

DTTSkyNTLTelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
772Erotika 2RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2004-02-02
773Erotika 3RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2004-02-02
771Erotika 1RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2004-03-01
564137/506225 UK Horizons UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech)2004-03-08Split into UKTV Documentary and UKTV People, with the former taking its former EPG slot. [62]
565809226UK Horizons +1UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech)2004-03-08Replaced with UKTV Documentary +1 (Sky/Telewest) [62] /UKTV People (NTL) [63]
17631115/23870 TV Travel Shop TV Travel Shop2004-04-16DTT allocation bought by Top Up TV. Sky EPG slot bought by iBuy.
632633TV Travel Shop 2TV Travel Shop2004-04-16Sky EPG slot bought by iBuy2.
669Going Places TV My Travel plc 2004-05-06Financial problems. [64]
933 Century Radio Capital Radio Group 2004-06-29Removed in favour of national carriage of Century Digital. Gateshead regional headend only.
620 Pop Plus CSC Media Group2004-07-27Replaced with Tiny Pop.
878 Student Broadcast Network Campus Media2004-09-23Financial problems. [65]
844Bollywood FilmsRed Hot Films2004-09-23Low subscriber numbers. [66]
820ART MoviesArab Radio and Television Network2004-10-01Low subscriber numbers. [67]
821ART MusicArab Radio and Television Network2004-10-01Low subscriber numbers. [67]
822MBCArab Radio and Television Network2004-10-01Low subscriber numbers. [67]
823LBCArab Radio and Television Network2004-10-01Low subscriber numbers. [67]
425iSports TVDigital Interactive Television Group2004-10-06Sky EPG slot bought by Channel 425.
663Factory OutletEagle Road Studios Limited2004-10-08Replaced with Gems TV.
637Shop America2004-10-20Sky EPG slot bought by Express Shopping Channel. [68]
118101/301128 Plus Granada Sky Broadcasting2004-11-01Closed down by ITV plc and GSB as part of a deal to carry ITV3 on Sky. Replaced with ITV3.
660924 Auction World.tv Auctionworld Ltd2004-11-19Parent company forced into administration and licence revoked by Ofcom. [69]
649Chase-it.tvAuctionworld Ltd2004-11-19Parent company forced into administration and licence revoked by Ofcom. [70]
238Bonanza2004-12-06Replaced with Majestic TV.
656Shop SmartShop Smart Television Ltd2004-12-11Licence revoked by Ofcom. [71]

2005

DTTSkyNTLTelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
413811525 Eurosport News TF1 Group 2005-01-10Replaced with Eurosport 2.
837NSAT2005-02-04 [72]
211ACTV2005-02-14 [73]
36Top Up TV Sampler Top Up TV 2005/02Replaced with Xtraview.
428TWC Re:LoadedThe Wrestling Channel Ltd.2005-03-21Slot bought by CSC Media Group. Ceased broadcasting for Movies 333. [74]
56Teletext TV GuideTeletext Ltd.2005-03-23Replaced with Teletext Cars
670 Authentic TV 2005-04-03
663 Snatch It! Eagle Road Studios Limited2005-05-12Replaced with Gems TV 2.
793 SAB TV Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Limited2005/05Purchased by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Sky EPG slot given to MATV National. [75]
686txt me2005-07-01Replaced with The Soundtrack Channel.
770 Boro TV NTL2005/07Teesside only.
771Boro TV ExtraNTL2005/07Teesside only.
36 Xtraview Top Up TV2005-08-31Space revoked by Channel 4 to launch More 4.
696Exchange & Mart TV2005-08-08 [76]
180You TV 3Trustar Global Media2005-09-06Returned on 4 October 2005 as You TV 2 Extra.
898Big Blue Radio Chelsea F.C. 2005-09-14
259Unlimited TV2005-09-30Replaced with The Audi Channel.
823 LBC Europe Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation 2005-10-01Low subscriber numbers.
247Classics TV2005-10-10Replaced with Dove Vision.
81525123617 ITV News Channel ITV plc 2005-12-23Replaced with ITV4 and CITV.

2006

DTTSkyNTL:TelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
647 TelSell Tel Sell BV2006-01-09Sky EPG slot bought by Pitch TV Plus.
860881/925 The Storm GCap Media2006-01-23Replaced with Chill. [77]
336 Matinee Movies sit-up Ltd2006-01-31Bought by Dolphin Broadcast Services Ltd. Replaced with Movies4Men.
339 Bad Movies sit-up Ltd2006-01-31Bought by Dolphin Broadcast Services Ltd. Replaced with ACTIONMAX.
172 Game Network Cellcast Group 2006-02-20Replaced with Babestation.
871882The MixGCap Media2006-02-20Replaced with Fun Radio. Ex-NTL only.
214L!VE TVMirror Group Newspapers2006-02-28Replaced with Babeworld.
362933 The Amp CSC Media Group2006-03-01Replaced with Bliss
602614/705Cartoon Network +1Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2006-03-06Replaced with original version of Cartoon Network Too on 24 April 2006 and then Cartoonito on 24 May 2007. Was relaunched on 1 April 2014.
277London TVVisit London2006-03-14Replaced with Celebrity Shopping.
613698/65/726 Toon Disney Disney-ABC Television Group2006-03-16Replaced with Disney Cinemagic
541UKTV People +1UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech)2006-04-18Replaced with UKTV Drama +1 on 2 May 2006.
0167 Jazz FM GMG Radio 2006-05-06 [78]
0163Apple FM2006-05-25 [79]
0132871 PrimeTime Radio Roger De Haan 2006-06-02Ex-NTL only. [80]
852 Quiz TV Quiz TV Limited2006-06-23
106 YooPlay Games YooMedia2006-07-18Replaced with Virgin Radio.
325715/47FilmFour WeeklyChannel Four Television Corporation2006-07-19Ceased broadcasting when the subscription service ended. Ex-NTL only. [81]
672GDTVOne TV plc2006/07Financial problems. [82]
667One TVOne TV plc2006/07Financial problems. [82] Licence revoked by Ofcom. [83]
346172/315 VH2 MTV Networks Europe2006-08-01Replaced with MTV Flux.
674 Treasures.tv Treasures TV Limited2006-08-17
202141Trouble ReloadFlextech2006-09-09Replaced with Trouble +1.
841 Avago YooMedia2006-10-04Replaced with Gala TV.
339 ACTIONMAX Dolphin Broadcast Services Ltd2006-10-09Replaced with Movies4Men 2.
0204Virgin Radio Party ClassicsSMG plc2006/10 [84]
786Vectone UrduVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [85]
794Vectone OneVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [85]
796Vectone TamilVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [85]
800Vectone BanglaVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [85]
803Vectone PunjabVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [85]
811Vectone SinhlaVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [85]
812Vectone TwoVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [85]
512820South Asia WorldAsia TV Ltd2006-11-11Ex-Telewest only. [86]
821Vectone 2UVectone Media Limited2006-11-24
504Channel 4 HDChannel Four Television Corporation2006-11-30 Crystal Palace only. Returned on 10 December 2007.
505Five HDChannel 5 Broadcasting (RTL Group)2006-11-30Crystal Palace only. Returned on 13 July 2010.
503118ITV HDITV plc2006-11-30Crystal Palace and ex-Telewest only. Returned on 7 June 2008.
0113961 Century Digital GMG Radio2006-12-14Station sold to GMG Radio, EPG slots retained by GCap Media and given to theJazz. [87]

2007

DTTSky Virgin TV Channel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
854 Channel 854 William Hill plc & YooMedia2007-01-03
916Look4LoveTelevision Concepts Limited2007/01Licence revoked by Ofcom. [88]
918Look 4 Love 2Television Concepts Limited2007/01Went into liquidation. Licence revoked by Ofcom. [89]
638 Price Busters TV MK Promotions2007-02-22
681Price Busters TV 2MK Promotions2007-02-22
524221 Discovery Wings Discovery Networks UK 2007-02-28Replaced with Discovery Turbo.
615721 Discovery Kids Discovery Networks UK2007-02-28Replaced with Discovery Turbo.
528228/231 Adventure One NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels)2007-03-01Replaced with National Geographic Wild.
43 Top Up TV Promo Top Up TV2007-03-01Replaced with Setanta Sports 1.
659 EeZee tv eeZee tv Limited2007-03-03Replaced with JML Direct TV
107Top Up TV ActiveTop Up TV2007-03-05
31856 ITV Play ITV plc2007-03-13Ceased broadcasting due to phone-in fraud scandal. [90] Replaced with ITV2 +1 on Freeview.
193 Rapture TV Rapture Television plc2007-03-19Ceased broadcasting on Sky following EPG fees dispute. [91]
724 3C EMAP 2007-03-24
102Teletext CarsTeletext Ltd.2007-04-02
330More 24 NBC Universal Global Networks 2007-04-02Replaced with Movies 24 +.
929Red Hot ClimaxRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2007-04-03
931Red Hot RealityRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2007-04-03
849 The Daily Quiz! Big Game TV2007-04-25
840 The Great Big British Quiz Play To Win TV2007-05-04
483PremPlus HDBSkyB2007-05-06Match rights transferred to Setanta Sports and ceased broadcasting. Replaced with Sky Sports HDX.
602732 Toonami Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2007-05-24Replaced with new version of Cartoon Network Too along with launch of Cartoonito.
219 Solent TV Island Volunteers Group2007-05-24 [23]
483Sky Sports HDXBSkyB2007-05-26Temporary channel.
631 IBuy IAC/HSN2007-05-28Replaced with JML Direct TV.
632IBuy 2IAC/HSN2007-05-28Replaced with Shop Now TV.
217 Quiznation Optimistic Entertainment2007-05-31
0112923 Core Radio GCap Media2007-07-03
0174925 Chill GCap Media2007-07-03 [92] Returned on 3 November 2008.
157Bonanzaunknown2007-07-20Replaced with Film 24 on the same day.
0175960 Capital Disney GCap Media2007-07-29
0109919 Classic Gold GCap Media2007-08-03Replaced by Gold after merger with Capital Gold.
0123859 Capital Gold GCap Media2007-08-03Replaced by Gold after merger with Classic Gold.
890Info ZoneVirgin Media2007-08-14Replaced with PIN Protection Help. Ex-Telewest only.
135 Life TV Life TV Media2007-08-20Ceased broadcasting for Channel 4 +1.
136 Life 24 Life TV Media2007-08-20Ceased broadcasting for Channel 4 HD.
137 Life Showcase TV Life TV Media2007-08-20Ceased broadcasting for Film4 +1.
194BEN 2Greener Technology Limited2007-08-28
480501 PremPlus BSkyB2007-09-11Match rights transferred to Setanta Sports and ceased broadcasting.
502PremPlus 2BSkyB2007-09-11Match rights transferred to Setanta Sports and ceased broadcasting. Ex-NTL only.
15170161 ABC1 Disney-ABC Television Group2007-09-26Replaced with Playhouse Disney + on 30 October 2007 on Sky.
20153122 Ftn Virgin Media Television2007-10-01Channel was relaunched and revamped as Virgin 1 on 1 October 2007.
154123 Ftn +1 Virgin Media Television2007-10-01Channel was relaunched and revamped as Virgin 1 +1 on 1 October 2007.
7290208 Radio Music Shop Somethin' Else 2007-10-05
19269263 UKTV Bright Ideas UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Virgin Media)2007-10-14Timeshared with Dave +1 and now Dave +1 uses UKTV Bright Ideas hours.
522217Discovery CivilisationDiscovery Networks UK2007-11-01Replaced with Discovery Knowledge. [93]
377 MinX CSC Media Group2007-11-22Replaced with NME TV.
924Red Hot WivesRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2007-11-22Replaced with Red Hot Girl Girl on Sky.
120Virgin Central 2Virgin Media Television2007-12-11Replaced with VTV Music on Demand.
359350 Classic FM TV GCap Media2007-12-11Ex NTL only, Replaced with OMusic TV on Sky.
186 Legal TV TV Legal Limited2007-12-17Replaced with Red TV.
192 MKTV Jawad Siddiqui2007-12-21Financial problems.
652Vector 24/7Vector Direct2007-12-27Replaced with JML Choice.
656Shop Vector +Vector Direct2007-12-27Replaced with JML Innovation.
423 The Golf Channel JJB Sports 2007-12-31Sky EPG slot bought by Setanta.
677Deal TVDeal TV Ltd2007 [94]

2008

DTTFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
832 Leonardo Sitcom Group2008-01-07Ex-Telewest only.
204OBE TV +1OBE TV Ltd2008-01-08OBE TV's Sky EPG slot bought by DMAX, OBE TV moved to 204.
855 Quiz Call Ostrich Media (owned by iTouch)2008-01-08Ceased broadcasting before moving to Channel 5.
7170127 Oneword Radio UBC Media2008-01-11Financial problems.
663VinapprisVinappris Limited2008-01-11
832 DD News Doordarshan 2008-01-22Sky EPG slot bought by 9X. [95] [96] Distributor entered liquidation. [97]
346325 MTV Flux MTV Networks Europe2008-02-01Replaced with MTV ONE +1.
291Skeleton TVSkeleton LTD2008-02-05Replaced with Fitness Style TV.
292Skeleton TV +1Skeleton LTD2008-02-05Replaced with Fitness Style TV +1.
632JML Direct 2JML Direct Limited2008-02-07Replaced with JML Lifestyle.
657JML ExtraJML Direct Limited2008-02-07Replaced with JML Solutions.
357B4CSC Media Group2008-03-26Replaced with Flava.
0202953 Virgin Radio Groove SMG plc2008-04-17
549Discovery Channel +1.5Discovery Networks UK2008-04-21Replaced with Discovery Science +1.
482Red Hot AsiansRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2008-04-22
205FX +1Fox International Channels (News Corporation)2008-04-28Replaced with FX HD.
819 Sahara Filmy Sahara One Media and Entertainment Limited2008-04-24Sky EPG slot bought by SAB TV. [98]
627POP +1CSC Media Group2008-05-19Replaced with Kix!.
367Flaunt +1CSC Media Group2008-06-04Replaced with Pop Girl +1.
800RoA Ravensbourne 2008-06-11Temporary channel for Rave on Air 2008. Chislehurst only. [99]
363Bliss +1CSC Media Group2008-06-11Capacity used for AnimeCentral/Showcase TV.
197 Life One Life TV Media 2008-06-16Suddenly went off air. Replaced with Life.
654 & 678758Price CrashPrice Crash TV Ltd2008-06-17Entered administration. [100]
833 DD India Doordarshan2008-06-18Sky EPG slot bought by 9XM. [101] Distributor entered liquidation. [97]
270 Performance Channel Eicom plc2008-07-01
821Channel PunjabChannel Punjab UK Ltd.2008-07-09Entered liquidation. [97] [102]
18360330 The Hits Box Television (Bauer Group/Channel Four Television Corporation)2008-08-15Replaced with 4Music.
199 AnimeCentral CSC Media Group2008-08-27Replaced with Showcase TV.
946Red Hot RawRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2008-08-28
947Red Hot ViewersRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2008-08-28
667JML SolutionsJML Direct Limited2008-09-06Replaced with JML CookShop.
887ApplauseCanis Media2008-09-08Replaced with Nigeria Movies.
260 Performance Mainstreet Eicom plc2008-09-10Replaced with Rock on TV.
888Awareness TVCanis Media2008-09-15Replaced with Ocean Finance.
258UKTV Style +2UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Virgin Media)2008-09-15Replaced with Watch. Sky only.
666JML InnovationJML Direct Limited2008-09-23Replaced with JML BeautyShop.
911 Playboy One Playboy Enterprises 2008-10-01Replaced with Paul Raymond TV.
257Sky Arts +1BSkyB2008-10-20Replaced with Sky Arts 2.
0113961 TheJazz Global Radio2008-11-03Replaced with Chill.
204Pulse +1Portland Interactive Ltd2008-11-09Replaced with HiTV.
681World Wide ShopEnterr10 Media UK Limited2008-11-19 [103]
375Scuzz +1CSC Media Group2008-11-21Sky EPG slot bought by NHK World TV.
207Pulse +30 minsPortland Interactive Ltd2008-11-24Sky EPG slot bought by OBE TV.
272 The Baby Channel Simply Media2008-11-24Replaced with Simply Movies.
547 The Business Channel LITV Limited2008-11-20Went bankrupt.
7210182 Mojo Radio Bauer Radio2008-11-30
104Teletext on 4Teletext Ltd.2008/11/Replaced with 1-2-1 Dating.
251427 The Fight Network TFN Global Inc2008-12-01
180 Red TV TV Legal Limited2008-12-08Replaced with Brit Hits (AKA British Hits).
456SportsXchangeSportsXchange plc2008-12-17Financial problems.
882Sky VenueBSkyB2008Commercial and licensed premises only.

2009

DTTFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
0141Raaj RadioSubrung Broadcasting Ltd.2009-01-07 [104]
42196 Nuts tv Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2009-01-15Replaced with CNN International on Freeview [105]
210Nuts tv +1Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2009-01-15 [105]
279Discovery Travel & Living +1Discovery Networks UK2009-01-20Replaced with Investigation Discovery.
411274Overseas Property TVMRI Media Ltd.2009-01-27
264 Wine TV Wine Network Inc.2009-01-21Technical problem.
0195Radio Tatris InternationalRadio Tatras Int Ltd2009-01-25
653 TV Warehouse JML Direct Limited2009-02-02Replaced with JML Home & DIY. Returned on 11 September 2013.
661TV Warehouse 2JML Direct Limited2009-02-02Replaced with Shop Now TV.
173160Trouble +1Virgin Media Television2009-02-05Replaced with Living2 +1. [106]
964 Pulse Portland Interactive Ltd2009-02-10Replaced with Dirty Talk.
503379 Bubble Hits Creative Sounds Limited2009-02-13Financial problems. [107]
379 Bubble Hits Ireland Creative Sounds Limited2009-02-13Financial difficulties. [107]
260 Rock on TV Eicom plc2009-02-16
0213 PRL 24 PRL 24 Ltd2009-03-01Sky EPG slot bought by Asian Star Radio. [108]
253Travel Channel 2Travel Channel International Ltd.2009-03-02Sky EPG slot bought by TCM UK.
666JML BeautyShopJML Direct Limited2009-03-02Replaced with JML Lifestyle
340G2 FamilyG2 Family Limited2009-03-04
242274Discovery Real Time ExtraDiscovery Networks UK2009-03-20Replaced with Discovery Shed.
448Arsenal ReplayArsenal F.C./Setanta Sports/Input Media2009-03-27
262 Real Estate TV Fox International Channels (News Corporation)2009-04-01Sky EPG slot bought by Chello Zone. [109]
263Real Estate TV +1Fox International Channels (News Corporation)2009-04-01Sky EPG slot bought by Chello Zone. [109]
172159 Trouble Virgin Media Television2009-04-01Replaced with Living +2. [110]
213Young@HeartPrimeTime TV Ltd2009-04-01Replaced with Elite TV.
0213Asian Star RadioTV Legal Limited2009-04-03 [111]
215 Brit Hits TV Legal Limited2009-04-13Replaced with Sikh Channel. [112]
454AH TVArsenal F.C./Setanta Sports/Input Media2009-04-28
980PPV EventVirgin Media2009-04-28Unavailable in some ex-NTL areas.
838JaagranZee Entertainment Enterprises2009-04-30Sky EPG slot bought by Punjjabi TV.
811Zee GujaratiZee Entertainment Enterprises2009-05-01 [113]
0145Club AsiaClub Asia (London) Ltd.2009-05-08Poor viewing figures. [114]
49871Netplay TVNetplay TV Broadcasting Limited2009-05-13Replaced with Rocks & Co. on Freeview
674JJB SportsTV Sports Shop Ltd.2009-05-15JJB Sports went bankrupt
248267 UKTV Gardens UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Virgin Media)2009-05-19Replaced with Really. [115]
920481Red Hot Just 18RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2009-05-21Replaced with Viewers Wives.
0215Zee RadioZee Entertainment Enterprises2009-06-01Removed by Zee. [116]
308341 Simply Movies Simply Media Ltd2009-06-15Focusing on programme production and distribution. [117]
0161921 The Arrow Global Radio2009-06-22Returned on 22 April 2014.
962 Bedroom TV Telecoms TV2009-06-22
418518 Setanta Sports News Virgin Media Television & Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [118]
34423538 Setanta Sports 1 Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [118]
424539Setanta Sports 2Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [118]
429543 Setanta Golf Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. Sky EPG slot bought by ESPN. [118]
436540 Celtic TV Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [119]
438541 Rangers TV Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [120]
437Setanta CommercialSetanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [118]
957Live XXXGhana Development Foundation2009-06-26Ceased broadcasting.
401267Wedding TV +1Wedding TV Limited2009-07-01Replaced with Wedding TV Asia. [121]
142294 BET HD Viacom2009-07-04Temporary channel for the BET Awards 2009. [122]
684Tron Direct 2Tron Direct Limited2009-07-08Ceased broadcasting.
960Chat BackGo Ape TV Limited2009-07-09Ceased broadcasting. Sky EPG slot given to Live 960.
281Monte Carlo TVDigital Television Production Company Limited2009-07-28Sky EPG slot bought by LA Muscle TV.
330AIT MovistarAfrica Independent Television2009-07-28Ceased broadcasting.
630 Nicktoonsters Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/BSkyB)2009-07-31Replaced with Nicktoons Replay. [123]
836KBCKashmir Broadcasting Corporation Limited2009-07-31Sky EPG slot bought by Ahlebait TV. [124] [125]
451884 Audi Channel Volkswagen Group 2009-08-01Ceased broadcasting.
188 Showcase TV CSC Media Group2009-08-03Replaced with True Entertainment.
794 DW-TV Europe ARD 2009-08-03Carriage agreement expired. Remains FTA on other satellites.
435542 Arsenal TV Arsenal F.C./Input Media/Setanta Sports2009-08-07Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [126]
662828 9X INX Network 2009-08-11Merged with 9XM. Sky EPG slot bought by Ummah Channel. [127]
32912SmileTVCellcast Group2009-08-20
433Racing WorldRacing Post2009-08-24Ceased broadcasting.
662JML ChoiceJML Direct Limited2009-09-04Replaced with JML Active
186 Life All Entertainment Limited2009-09-15Ceased broadcasting.
331World Movies TVRapid Eye Motion Ltd.2009-09-17Ceased broadcasting.
961Just4UsJust4Us TV Limited2009-09-22Ceased broadcasting. Sky EPG slot bought by Climax3 – 3.
167Information TV 2Information TV2009-10-01Sky EPG slot bought by Quest. Returned on 8 February 2010 as Showcase.
935SkincityTVX Europe Limited2009-10-01Sky EPG slot given to PrimeTime PPV.
795 TVE Internacional Televisión Española 2009-10-02 [128]
879Cupid TVTanla Solutions Ltd2009-10-05
838Punjjabi TVWorld Media Connect2009-10-09Ceased broadcasting due to a technical problem. Sky EPG slot bought by Madani Channel. [129] [130]
0212Hot Digital RadioHot Digital Ltd2009-10-13
837AT Global NetworkAT Global Ltd2009-10-16Sky EPG slot bought by Fast TV. [131] [132]
905FilthNorthern and Shell2009-10-23Sky EPG slot given to Red Hot Mums.
21358313 TMF MTV Networks Europe2009-10-26Replaced with VIVA. [133]
0219931 102.5 Clyde 1 Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Uddingston regional headend only.
0220931 Hallam FM Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only.
0221932 97.3 Forth One Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Edinburgh and Uddingston regional headends only.
0222932 Magic 999 Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Preston regional headend only.
0223932 Metro Radio Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only.
0224932 Radio City 96.7 Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Knowsley regional headend only.
0225933 96.3 Radio Aire Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only.
0226933 97.4 Rock FM Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Knowsley and Preston regional headends only.
0227933 Real Radio GMG Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Edinburgh and Uddingston regional headends only.
0228934 TFM Radio Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only.
0229935 Magic 1152 Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only.
0230936 Tay FM Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Edinburgh regional headend only.
0231937 The Pulse of West Yorkshire UTV Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only.
302302BBC2009-11-02Space used for HD channels in post-switchover areas. Returned on 25 July 2012.
305305BBC2009-11-02Space used for HD channels in post-switchover areas.
670 Gems TV 3 Gems TV UK Ltd.2009-11-02
262 ? TVChello Zone2009-11-09Sky EPG slot given to Food Network.
263 ? TV +1Chello Zone2009-11-09Sky EPG slot given to Food Network +1.
136146148 Zone Reality Chello Zone2009-11-16Replaced with CBS Reality. [134]
147Zone Reality +1Chello Zone2009-11-16Replaced with CBS Reality +1. [134]
135149 Zone Romantica Chello Zone2009-11-16Replaced with CBS Drama. [134]
137148 Zone Thriller Chello Zone2009-11-16Replaced with CBS Action. [134]
647Travel Deals DirectTravel Channel International Ltd.2009-11-30Sky EPG slot bought by Rocks TV. [135]
0256943 Radio City 96.7 Orion Media (Lloyds TSB Development Capital/Phil Riley)2009-11-30Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only.
0257964 96.4FM BRMB Orion Group (Lloyds TSB Development Capital/Phil Riley)2009-11-30Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only.
103Teletext CasinoTeletext Ltd.2009-12-01
883 Open Access Open Access Group2009-12-03Sky EPG slot bought by Renault TV.
7260200951 Absolute Xtreme TIML Radio Limited 2009-12-04Replaced with Absolute 80s. [136]
0246930Pulse FM2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only.
0247933 Heart Essex Global Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only.
0248935 Heart Bristol Global Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only.
0249936 Heart Gloucestershire Global Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only.
0250941Brunel Classic GoldGlobal Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only.
0263963 Heart Kent Global Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only.
0270974 Red Dragon FM Global Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only.
672Teletext Holidays TV Teletext Ltd. 2009-12-10Sky EPG slot given to Rabbit Chat.
0171 Fun Kids Folder Media2009-12-16
829 9XM INX Network2009-12-24Sky EPG slot bought by Colors. [137]
837Fast TVFast TV Ltd2009-12-31 [138]

2010

DTTFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
956LA BabesAdvanced Media Limited2010-01-04Sky EPG slot bought by Cream.
745–749Sky Box OfficeBSkyB2010-01-05
938–94218 Plus MoviesBSkyB2010-01-05
907 Friendly TV Telecoms TV Limited2010-01-06Sky EPG slot bought by Dirty Talk.
963HBW TVRenson Media Ltd2010-01-07
930 BBC Radio Sheffield BBC2010-01-11Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only.
937 BBC Radio Leeds BBC2010-01-11Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only.
270 SA Direct Southern Africa Direct 2010-01-14Sky EPG slot bought by Takbeer TV. [139]
0161ILM RadioUK Asia Media Solutions Ltd2010-01-14
310TopUp Anytime 4Top Up TV2010-01-19
45 National Lottery Xtra Camelot Group 2010-02-01
930 BBC Radio Newcastle BBC2010-02-04Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only. [140]
931 BBC Tees BBC2010-02-04Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only. [140]
937SportxxxWivesSatellite Entertainment Limited2010-02-08
879Rabbit Chat Teletext Ltd. 2010-02-23
651 Ideal World 2 Ideal Shopping Direct plc2010-03-03Replaced with Ideal Extra. [141]
668Ideal World 3Ideal Shopping Direct plc2010-03-03Replaced with Ideal and More. [141]
344Nigeria MoviesCanis Media2010-03-05Replaced with FOBO Movies.
945 BBC Radio Shropshire BBC2010-03-07Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only. [140]
946 BBC WM BBC2010-03-07Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only. [140]
202 NTA International Nigerian Television Authority2010-03-09Returned on 20 June 2018.
118Virgin CentralVirgin Media Television2010-03-11Continues on demand.
207 OBE TV OBE TV Ltd2010-03-12Returned on 22 July 2010.
376 Flaunt CSC Media Group2010-03-17Replaced with Dance Nation TV. [142]
931 BBC Radio Kent BBC2010-03-18Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only. [140]
938 BBC Radio Bristol BBC2010-03-24Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only. [140]
939 BBC Radio Gloucestershire BBC2010-03-24Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only. [140]
378 Rockworld TV Carnaby Media2010-03-29Sky EPG slot bought by Lava. [143]
930 BBC Radio Lancashire BBC2010/03Ex-Telewest, Preston regional headend only. [140]
930 BBC Radio Merseyside BBC2010/03Ex-Telewest, Knowsley regional headend only. [140]
450178280 Men & Motors ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2010-04-01Replaced with ITV1 HD. [144]
581279 GOD Europe The Angel Foundation 2010-04-01Merged with GOD Channel. Sky EPG slot bought by Revelation TV. [145] [146]
592 Genesis Revelation TV Ltd2010-04-08Programmes moved to Revelation TV.
201 The Unexplained Channel Monster Pictures 2010-04-21Sky EPG slot bought by Showcase.
655 Thomas Cook TV Thomas Cook TV Ltd.2010-05-01Sky EPG slot bought by Jewellery Maker. [147]
902 Spice Extreme Playboy Enterprises2010-05-12Sky EPG slot bought by Tease Me TV 2.
624 Baby First TV BFTV Limited2010-05-18
403279 Rural TV Rural TV International2010-06-02Merged with Horse & Country TV. [148]
683Shopping TVShopping TV UK Ltd2010-06-04
344FOBO MoviesCanis 103 Ltd2010-06-07
948Tease Me 2Bang Channels Limited2010-06-09Sky EPG slot bought by ChatGirl TV2.
0203Ignition RadioWorld Radio Network2010-06-21Sky EPG slot bought by Absolute 90s.
669 Sky Travel BSkyB2010-06-24Ceased broadcasting due to competition from the internet. [149]
395 Music Choice Music Choice Europe Ltd.2010-06-30Failed to reach an agreement with Sky over carriage fees. [150]
300 4TVInteractive Inview Interactive Limited2010-06-29Carriage agreement expired. [151]
396Music Choice ExtraMusic Choice Europe Ltd.2010-06-30Failed to reach an agreement with Sky over carriage fees. [150]
90TV News 2Cellcast Group2010-06-30Carriage agreement ended.
172159 Living +2 Virgin Media Television2010-07-01Replaced with Living Loves on 5 July 2010. [152]
106 Directgov Teletext Ltd.2010-07-01
89TV NewsCellcast Group2010-07-01Carriage agreement ended. Returned on 27 October 2010.
740–741Sky Box OfficeBSkyB2010-07-01
261 Fashion TV Michel Adam Lisowski 2010-07-02
171Channel TBCChannel 5 Broadcasting (RTL Group)2010-07-13Replaced with Five HD.
662JML ChoiceJML Direct Ltd.2010-07-17Returned on 19 July 2010.
667JML CookShop +JML Direct Ltd.2010-07-19Sky EPG slot given to JML Choice.
0194FWRWorld Evangelism Bible Church2010-08-01
446 Real Madrid TV Real Madrid F.C. 2010-08-05
202MCR Shopping 2 Guardian Media Group 2010-08-05Manchester only.
243281 Sky Real Lives BSkyB2010-08-19Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2. [153]
244Sky Real Lives +1BSkyB2010-08-19Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2. [153]
278Sky Real Lives HDBSkyB2010-08-19Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2. [153]
245282Sky Real Lives 2BSkyB2010-08-19Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2. [153]
650880240 Teachers TV Education Digital Management Limited2010-08-31Budget cuts/focussing on online service. [154]
661JML LifestyleJML Direct Ltd.2010-09-01Sky EPG slot bought by Sangat TV. [155]
369 OMusic TV Open Access Channels2010-09-01Sky EPG slot bought by Vintage TV.
200 Controversial TV Edge Media2010-09-08Returned on 1 November 2010.
675Max TVDatel Holdings Ltd2010-09-16Still trading online only. Sky EPG slot bought by Olive TV.
189Open Access 2Open Access Group2010-09-21Sky EPG slot bought by Information TV +1.
860Casino TVSmart TV Broadcasting Limited2010-09-27Sky EPG slot bought by Jackpot Games.
585Faith World +1World Evangelism Bible Church2010-10-01Sky EPG slot bought by Sikh TV. [156]
911ElitePlayboy Enterprises2010-10-01Replaced with 40 n Naughty.
656Gems TV 2The Colourful Company Group Limited2010-10-08Began simulcasting Gems TV 1 in January 2010. Replaced with Gem Collector.
807 Aastha TV Aastha Broadcasting Network (UK) Ltd.2010-10-14Sky EPG slot bought by Disha. [157] Returned on 1 January 2011.
666JML ActiveJML Direct Ltd.2010-10-18Sky EPG slot bought by Rocks & Co 1.
658Bilberry TV QVC 2010-10-25Replaced with QVC Beauty.
308TopUp Anytime 2Top Up TV2010-11-09
807DishaDisha Education Trust2010-11-10 [158]
0112919 Galaxy Yorkshire Global Radio2010-11-15Replaced with LBC News 1152 on television platforms.
728 Heart West Midlands Global Radio2010-11-15West Midlands only. Replaced with Heart London.
912Tease MeBang Channels Limited2010-11-19Licence revoked by Ofcom. [159]
959Tease Me 3Bang Channels Limited2010-11-19Licence revoked by Ofcom. [159]
98TMTVBang Media (London) Limited2010-11-19Licence revoked by Ofcom. [159]
216Showcase +1Information TV Limited2010-11-23Sky EPG slot bought by WTF. Returned on 1 December 2011.
595DBNKashmiri Broadcasting Corporation2010-11-23Licence revoked by Ofcom. [160]
0205VOT RadioVOT Radio Ltd2010-11-26Sky EPG slot bought by RCR.
342Shorts TVShorts International Ltd.2010-11-29
843UCTVUp & Coming TV Ltd2010/11Returned on 18 January 2011.
950LivexxxBabesSatellite Entertainment Limited2010-12-02Returned on 13 January 2011.
202 S4C2 S4C Authority2010-12-06
739Sky Box Office HD3BSkyB2010-12-13
401267 Wedding TV Asia Wedding TV Limited2010-12-14 [161]
786 Bangla TV Bangla TV Ltd.2010/12Returned on 17 June 2011. [162]
997Sky Retail InfoBSkyB2010Commercial premises only.
997TV Smart Card HelpVirgin Media2010Areas which were receiving new smart cards only.

2011

DTTFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
123136 Bravo Living TV Group (BSkyB)2011-01-01Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky1. [163] [164]
124137Bravo +1Living TV Group (BSkyB)2011-01-01Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky1. [163] [164]
153138 Bravo 2 Living TV Group (BSkyB)2011-01-01Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky1. [163] [164]
867141 Challenge Jackpot Living TV Group (BSkyB)2011-01-01Sky EPG slot bought by Aastha TV. [165]
647 Rocks TV The Colourful Company Group Ltd.2011-01-01Merged with Gem Collector. Sky EPG slot bought by RetailTherapytv.
35ITV Preview 1ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2011-01-31
20121119 Channel One BSkyB2011-02-01Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky3. [166]
122120Channel One +1BSkyB2011-02-01Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky3. [166]
160 MTV Shows MTV Networks Europe2011-02-01 MTV was repositioned as an entertainment channel. Replaced with MTV Music. [167]
221OBE TVOBE TV Ltd2011-02-14Returned on 10 March 2011.
0158 Gaydar Radio QSoft Consulting 2011-02-18Poor listening figures. [168]
663Stop + Shop Thane International Inc. 2011-02-22
960Live 960Hoppr Entertainment Limited2011-03-03Licence revoked by Ofcom. [169]
922CreamRHF Productions Ltd2011-03-14Returned on 12 June 2012.
889Sky Insider HDBSkyB2011-03-30Returned on 5 May 2011.
273Luxury Life HDLuxury Broadcasting Limited2011-03-31
861 Gala TV Gala Coral Group 2011-04-01 [170]
157 Film 24 Wicked TV2011-04-04Sky EPG slot bought by Sony Entertainment Television. [171]
190Open Access 3Open Access Group2011-04-04Sky EPG slot bought by Sony Entertainment Television +1. [172]
659 Shop on TV Jungle.uk.com Ltd. 2011-04-06Sky EPG slot bought by PaversShoes.tv. [173]
452 Rush HD Rainbow Media 2011-04-07
953485 Gay TV RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2011-04-07Replaced with Flirt TV on Sky.
202MANCHESTERLOVEGuardian Media Group2011-04-27Manchester only. Removed to provide bandwidth for Movies4Men to launch in Manchester only.
843UCTVUp & Coming TV Ltd2011-04-30Returned on 3 June 2011.
682Entrepreneur ChannelEntrepreneur Channel plc2011-05-18
45452011-05-18Failed to launch.
860Jackpot GamesCC Media TV Limited2011-05-19Sky EPG slot bought by SonLife Broadcasting Network.
8 TeleG SDN Ltd (ITV plc)2011-05-23Removed in favour of BBC Alba. [174]
90TV NewsCellcast Group2011-05-31
931 Hustler TV UK Broadcasting (UK) Ltd.2011-06-01Sky EPG slot bought by xxXpanded TV.
933Girls Gone WildBroadcasting (Gaia) Ltd.2011-06-01Sky EPG slot bought by Flirt TV 2.
934Amateur BabesBroadcasting (Gaia) Ltd.2011-06-01Sky EPG slot bought by Gay Chat TV.
523Eurosport 3DTF1 Group2011-06-06Temporary channel for the 2011 French Open. [175] Returned on 27 May 2012.
809667JML ChoiceJML Direct Ltd.2011-06-15Freesat and Sky EPG slots given to JML Cookshop.
109MobilizerTeletext Ltd.2011-07-11
956Red Hot 40+RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2011-08-01Sky EPG slot bought by Holiday+Cruise.
0168 Amar Radio Amar Radio2011-08-15
836 Ahlebait TV Ahlebait TV Network Ltd2011-09-01Returned on 12 December 2011.
848Sikh TVSikh Media Limited2011-09-02
221OBE TVOBE TV Ltd2011-09-12Returned on 19 October 2011.
209507 NHK World NHK 2011-10-01Decided to broadcast in HD only to reduce costs. [176] [177] Sky EPG slot given to NHK World HD.
797South For YouSouth For You Limited2011-10-10Sky EPG slot bought by UMP Movies. [178] [179]
885WatchmeTV.TVForenzquick UK Limited2011-10-12Sky EPG slot bought by Psychic Line.
950LivexxxBabesSatellite Entertainment Limited2011-10-12Sky EPG slot bought by Red Light 4. Returned on 13 March 2012.
908 Babeworld.tvBabeworld TV Limited2011-10-22Licence revoked by Ofcom. [180]
949 House of Fun House of Fun Television Limited2011-10-22Licence revoked by Ofcom. [180]
952The Other SideForenzquick UK Limited2011-10-22Licence revoked by Ofcom. [180]
221OBE TVOBE TV Ltd2011-10-28Continued to broadcast off the EPG until 17 November 2011.
231RosaPBS UK LLC2011-11-01Replaced with PBS UK. [181] Sky EPG slot given to Information TV in part exchange for the channel 166 slot.
277Diva TV +1Universal Networks International2011-11-01Sky EPG slot bought by 9XM. [182]
932100% BabesBroadcasting (Gaia) Ltd.2011-11-01Sky EPG slot bought by Elite TV 4.
0184 NME Radio IPC Media 2011-12-05Sky EPG slot bought by Shop Radio.
879Flirt TVNorthern & Shell2011-12-06Sky EPG slot given to 5* +1. Returned on 20 November 2013.

2012

DTTFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
835 Supreme Master TV Supreme Master Television Limited2012-01-03Sky EPG slot bought by Elite TV 3.
734–739Sky Movies Box OfficeBSkyB2012-01-04
516382 NME TV CSC Media Group2012-01-05Replaced with Chart Show TV +1. [183]
555TiVo PPV EventsVirgin Media2012-01-12
0205RCRRainbow Christian Radio Limited2012-01-13Sky EPG slot bought by WRN Arabic.
515 Press TV IRIB 2012-01-20Licence revoked by Ofcom. [184]
273 Luxury Life Luxury Broadcasting Limited2012-01-24Returned on 1 March 2012.
275 Body in Balance Body in Balance Ltd2012-02-13Entered administration. [185] Sky EPG slot bought by LivexxxBabes.
864 Sky Bet BSkyB2012-02-13
934Gay Chat TVNorthern & Shell2012-02-13Sky EPG slot bought by The Dept Store.
269164 Diva TV Universal Networks International (NBCUniversal)2012-02-14Programmes moved to the Style Network. [186] Sky EPG slot bought by More4 +2.
554PPV Live Events HelpVirgin Media2012-02-15
130159 Sky Living Loves BSkyB2012-02-21Sky EPG slot given to Sky Arts 2. [187]
920FilthNorthern & Shell2012-02-28Replaced with Reality Hub. Returned on 12 June 2012.
183155 Current TV Current Media, Inc.2012-03-12Failed distribution renegotiations with Sky. [188] Sky EPG slot bought by Sony Entertainment Television +1.
306Channel ZeroElectra Entertainment Limited2012/03
189Information TV +1Information TV Limited2012-04-02Sky EPG slot bought by Men&Movies.
850 Desh TV Desh TV Limited2012-04-03
834 NTV International Television Channel Ltd.2012-04-14Replaced with Channel 9 UK. [189] Returned on 30 April 2012. [190]
189Adult SectionDTT Multiplex Operators Ltd2012-04-16Made redundant after the split Adult category was merged into one.
199Adult SectionDTT Multiplex Operators Ltd2012-04-16Made redundant after the split Adult category was merged into one.
200 Channel M Guardian Media Group 2012-04-16Manchester only. [191]
888 Ocean Finance Ocean Finance and Mortgages Ltd2012-04-16
680 Screenshop 2 Bid Shopping2012-04-29
306325 Movies4Men 2 Sony Pictures Television 2012-05-02Replaced with Sony Movie Channel, which swapped Sky EPG slots with Movies4Men. [192]
307326Movies4Men 2 +1Sony Pictures Television2012-05-02Replaced with Sony Movie Channel +1, which swapped Sky EPG slots with Movies4Men +1. [192]
582WonderfulCrown News Corporation plc2012-05-03
0205WRN ArabicWRN Broadcast2012-05-03Sky EPG slot bought by Kanshiradio.
516382 Chart Show TV +1 CSC Media Group2012-05-30Replaced with BuzMuzik. [193]
235Showcase +1Information TV Limited2012-06-06Returned on 9 May 2013.
919Red Hot FetishNorthern & Shell2012-06-12Replaced with Filth.
920Reality HubNorthern & Shell2012-06-12Replaced with Cream.
904TVX AmateurNorthern & Shell2012-06-15Sky EPG slot given to Red Hot Amateur.
269 More4 +2 Channel Four Television Corporation2012-06-26Replaced with 4seven, which swapped Sky EPG slots with Channel 4 HD.
986TeletextTeletext Ltd.2012-06-28
714–733Sky Movies Box OfficeBSkyB2012-07-02Temporarily closed to free Sky EPG slots for the BBC's Olympics channels. Channels 714 – 731 returned on 16 August 2012.
881Pub ChannelBSkyB2012-07-02Temporarily closed to free Sky EPG slots for the BBC's Olympics channels. Returned on 15 August 2012.
211 Bio. HD A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/BSkyB)2012-07-03Closed to allow Crime & Investigation Network HD to broadcast 24 hours a day. [194] Replaced with Bio. +1.
364338 Q TV Box Television (Bauer Group/Channel Four Television Corporation)2012-07-03Replaced with Heat. [195]
885Psychic LinePlayboy Enterprises2012-07-03Replaced with Red Light Rio.
831 Imagine Dil Se Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner)2012-07-06Poor viewing figures in India. [196] Sky EPG slot bought by Rishtey. [197]
412522 Eurosport HD TF1 Group2012-07-25Replaced with British Eurosport HD. [198]
918CreamNorthern & Shell2012-07-26
231The Africa Channel +1The Africa Channel Limited2012-07-30Replaced with eNCA Africa. [199] Sky EPG slot bought by Sky Atlantic HD.
302302BBC2012-08-13Temporary channel for the 2012 Summer Olympics. [200]
304301 HDBBC2012-08-13Temporary channel for the 2012 Summer Olympics. [201]
151–174450–473574–597BBC Olympics 1–24BBC2012-08-13Temporary channels for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Channels 1-8 returned on 1 August 2016. [200]
151–174474–497550–573BBC Olympics 1 HD-24 HDBBC2012-08-13Temporary channels for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Channels 1-8 returned on 1 August 2016. [200]
150BBC Olympics Red ButtonBBC2012-08-13Temporary channel for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
523Eurosport 3DTF1 Group2012-08-13Temporary channel for the 2012 French Open and 2012 Summer Olympics. [202]
595Praise TVDestiny Broadcasting Network Europe Limited2012-08-13Licence revoked by Ofcom. [203]
62TV StarsCellcast Group2012-08-14Failed to launch.
90TV NewsCellcast Group2012-08-14Failed to launch.
198 Sumo TV Cellcast Group2012-08-21Sky EPG slot bought by Horror Channel. [204]
0177 Chill Global Radio2012-08-24
304C4 Paralympics ExtraChannel Four Television Corporation2012-09-10Temporary channel for the 2012 Summer Paralympics. [205]
150–152450–452553–555C4 Paralympics Extra 1–3Channel Four Television Corporation2012-09-10Temporary channels for the 2012 Summer Paralympics. [205]
150–152453–455550–552C4 Paralympics Extra 1 HD-3 HDChannel Four Television Corporation2012-09-10Temporary channels for the 2012 Summer Paralympics. [205]
0206 Record Brazil Record TV Ltd 2012-09-10
928Flirt TV 2Northern & Shell2012-09-20Sky EPG slot bought by Klear TV.
84Al Jazeera 6–8Al Jazeera2012-09-27Made redundant after Al Jazeera English began to broadcast 24 hours a day on DTT in post-DSO areas on 19 September 2012. [206]
201Teletext HolidaysTeletext Ltd.2012-10-01Focusing on website and connected TV apps. [207] Replaced with Holidays TV. [208]
630Nicktoons ReplayNickelodeon UK (Viacom International Media Networks Europe/BSkyB)2012-10-02Replaced with Nick Jr. +1.
943Babe GuidePlayboy Enterprises2012-10-03
387Ramp'dGlobal Music Television (Global Radio)2012-10-11Replaced with Heart TV.
388Ramp'd +2Global Music Television (Global Radio)2012-10-11Replaced with Capital TV.
193 HiTV HiTV Ltd.2012-10-12Returned on 12 December 2012.
8519XM 9X Media 2012-10-12Licence revoked by Ofcom. [209] [210] Returned on 8 November 2012. [211]
843UCTVUp & Coming TV Ltd2012-10-26Sky EPG slot bought by SAMAA TV. [212]
338445 Cinémoi Mint Group2012-11-13
808802 ABP News ABP Group 2012-11-22Replaced with Star Jalsha on Sky and STAR Life OK on Virgin Media following the end of contractual agreements from STAR News. [213] [214] Returned on 3 July 2013.
0176Amrit BaniAmrit Bani Radio2012-11-27Financial difficulties. [215]
230 Vision2 Vision2472012-11-30Licensing issue with Ofcom. [216]
105 S4C Clirlun S4C Authority 2012-12-01Wales only. Cost-saving measure following cuts to S4C's public funding. [217] Space given to Channel 4 HD in Wales.
753Sky Movies Box Office HD2BSkyB2012-12-03
934Red Light RioPlayboy Enterprises2012-12-05Sky EPG slot given to GirlGirl.
205Mail Travel TVAssociated Newspapers2012-12-07Space given to Holidays TV. [218]
853 UMP Stars UTV Software Communications2012-12-23Poor viewing figures. [219]
883Renault TV Renault 2012-12-31
0156Calvary Chapel Radio Calvary Chapel 2012-12-31

2013

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
756–761Sky Movies Box OfficeBSkyB2013-01-03
193HiTVHiTV Ltd.2013-01-15
667JML CookshopJML Direct Ltd.2013-01-18Sky EPG slot bought by Sparkle TV.
917FilthNorthern & Shell2013-01-24Sky EPG slot bought by The Mall. Returned on 20 November 2013.
0142 RTÉ Radio 1 Extra Raidió Teilifís Éireann 2013-01-31 [220]
179Bluebird TVVervloet Management & Beheer2013-02-06Failed to launch. [221]
830Sunrise TVSunrise TV Ltd.2013-02-27 [222]
974 Sunrise Radio Sunrise Radio Group 2013-03-01Removed from Sky on 27 February 2013. [222] Cost-saving measure. [223]
0187Punjabi RadioSunrise Radio Group2013-03-05Cost-saving measure. [223] [224]
907 BoxOffice365 British Internet Broadcasting Company2013-03-11 [225]
0159 Family Radio Family Stations Inc. 2013-03-15
0173 Kismat Radio Sunrise Radio Group2013-03-19Cost-saving measure. [223] [226]
102/852109169187 BBC HD BBC2013-03-25Replaced with BBC Two HD on 26 March 2013. [227]
622728 Disney Cinemagic Disney-ABC Television Group2013-03-27Content licensed to BSkyB to create Sky Movies Disney, which later launched on 28 March 2013. [228]
628Disney Cinemagic +1Disney-ABC Television Group2013-03-27Content licensed to BSkyB to create Sky Movies Disney, which later launched on 28 March 2013. [228]
631Disney Cinemagic HDDisney-ABC Television Group2013-03-27Content licensed to BSkyB to create Sky Movies Disney, which later launched on 28 March 2013. [228]
311411Sky Movies ClassicsBSkyB2013-03-27Content merged into Sky Movies Greats and Sky Movies Select on 28 March 2013 to facilitate the launch of Sky Movies Disney. [229]
340441Sky Movies Classics HDBSkyB2013-03-27Content merged into Sky Movies Greats and Sky Movies Select on 28 March 2013 to facilitate the launch of Sky Movies Disney. [229]
822 Music India Media Worldwide Pvt. Ltd.2013-04-10Sky EPG slot bought by PTC Punjabi. Returned on 4 November 2024.
871240271 Discovery Real Time Discovery Networks Western Europe2013-04-30Replaced with TLC. Sky EPG slot given to Discovery Home & Health. [230]
241272Discovery Real Time +1Discovery Networks Western Europe2013-04-30Replaced with TLC +1. Sky EPG slot given to Discovery Home & Health +1. [230]
265273 Discovery Travel & Living Discovery Networks Western Europe2013-04-30Replaced with Investigation Discovery +1. [230]
195 DMAX +2 Discovery Networks Western Europe2013-04-30Sky EPG slot given to TLC +1. [230]
914 Extreme Playboy Enterprises2013-04-30Sky EPG slot given to Climax.
934GirlGirlPlayboy Enterprises2013-04-30
809653JML LivingJML Direct Ltd.2013-05-01Replaced with The Boutique. [231] Returned on 13 May 2013.
804657 Pitch World Pitch World Ltd.2013-05-01Entered administration. Replaced by Discount TV. [232]
824 AAG TV Independent Media Corporation 2013-05-03Replaced with Geo Tez. [233]
445Sailing 1 BT Group 2013-05-03Replaced with BT Sport 1. [234]
447Sailing 2BT Group2013-05-03Replaced with BT Sport 2. [234]
531236 Military History A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/BSkyB)2013-05-04Replaced with H2. [235]
716 Q Radio Bauer Radio2013-05-07Replaced with Kisstory. [236]
871GayXchangeEuro Digital Corporation Limited2013-05-09
54/55642 Argos TV Argos Limited (Home Retail Group)2013-05-13Sky EPG slot given to JML Living. Removed from Freesat on 9 May. [237]
198 Horror Channel CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership2013-05-21Was a simulcast of Horror Channel with a Psychic Today block. Replaced with Reality TV, a simulcast of CBS Reality with a Psychic Today block.
266 Wedding TV Creamdove Limited2013-05-21
803646 Pitch TV Pitch World Ltd.2013-05-22Entered administration. Replaced by Armchair Shop. [232]
8519XM9X Media2013-05-31Low audience ratings. [238]
237 True Entertainment +1 CSC Media Group2013-06-04Replaced by True Drama. [239] Returned on 3 April 2014.
0185 Spectrum Radio Spectrum Radio Ltd2013-06-07Replaced by Diamond Radio.
798811 Zee Café Zee Entertainment Enterprises2013-06-10Replaced by Lamhe. [240]
430 Premier Sports Xtra Premier Media2013-06-13Great Britain only. Sky EPG slot sold to the Muslim World Network.
792R13Ravensbourne2013-06-13Temporary channel for The Degree Show 2013. South east London only. [241]
793R13 HDRavensbourne2013-06-13Temporary channel for The Degree Show 2013. South east London only. [241]
919Dirty TalkNorthern & Shell2013-06-17Sky EPG slot sold to TVC News. Returned on 20 November 2013.
817 Sahara One Sahara One Media and Entertainment Ltd.2013-07-02Sky EPG slot sold to ABP News. [242]
534206 Blighty UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Scripps Networks Interactive)2013-07-05Replaced by Drama. [243]
302982992 BBC Red Button 2 BBC2013-07-08"Best of" service launched in June 2013 off the Sky EPG, then closed the following month.
983993BBC Red Button 3BBC2013-07-08"Best of" service launched in June 2013 off the Sky EPG, then closed the following month.
656 TGGC Outlet Genuine Gemstone Company2013-07-15Replaced with High Street Xtra.
232901The SpaceBBC/Arts Council England 2013-07-15Scuzz and itself were replaced with Chart Show Dance on Freesat. [244]
174 Babestation Cellcast Group2013-07-19Ceased broadcasting due to regulatory pressure, moved to an online only model. [245] Differed from the satellite channel.
629 Pop Girl +1 CSC Media Group2013-07-22Replaced by Kix Power. [246]
0209 Yorkshire Radio Leeds United A.F.C. 2013-07-30 [247]
426531 ESPN America ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation)2013-08-01Purchased by BT Group. [248] Sky EPG slot given to BT Sport 1 HD.
427ESPN America HDESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation)2013-08-01Purchased by BT Group. [248] Sky EPG slot given to BT Sport 2 HD.
425533 ESPN Classic ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation)2013-08-01 [248]
712 Smash Hits Radio Bauer Radio2013-08-05Replaced with KissFresh. [249]
519Arise NewsArise Media UK Limited2013-08-07Returned on 10 October 2013.
570Arise News HDArise Media UK Limited2013-08-07Sky EPG slot bought by BBC News HD.
318417 TCM 2 Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2013-08-13Replaced with TCM +1. [250]
677Celebrity Shop Guthy-Renker UK Ltd. 2013-08-29Sky EPG slot sold to Alexcasino.
200 Controversial TV Edge Media2013-08-30Sky EPG slot bought by TLC +2.
665746 Bid Plus Bid Shopping2013-09-01
657Discount TVTV Discount Store Limited2013-09-10Replaced with TV Warehouse.
197Bio. +1A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting)2013-09-16Replaced with Lifetime +1.
232Klear TVMillenium Media House Limited2013-09-18
0184Star Beats2013-09-24
Radio Caroline2013-10-01Ceased broadcasting on satellite due to financial problems.
809642JML LivingJML Direct TV2013-10-01Replaced with The Store.
177Babestation 2Cellcast Group2013-10-12
935Northern BirdsSatellite Entertainment Ltd.2013-10-17Closed due to Satellite Entertainment Ltd. entering administration. Sky EPG slot bought by Dirty Talk.
936Essex BabesSatellite Entertainment Ltd.2013-10-17Closed due to Satellite Entertainment Ltd. entering administration. Sky EPG slot bought by Fantasy.
940SportxxxGirlsSatellite Entertainment Ltd.2013-10-17Closed due to Satellite Entertainment Ltd. entering administration. Sky EPG slot bought by Filth.
942LivexxxBabesSatellite Entertainment Ltd.2013-10-17Closed due to Satellite Entertainment Ltd. entering administration. Sky EPG slot bought by Flirt TV.
378 Greatest Hits TV UltimateHits Limited2013-10-23Replaced with NOW Music.
206 Sky Text BSkyB2013-10-30Red button functionality removed on DTT and Sky platforms. Placeholder removed on 3 December 2013 on DTT.
304TopUp Anytime1Top Up TV2013-10-31Removed with closure of Top Up TV.
305TopUp Anytime3Top Up TV2013-10-31
306TopUp Anytime5Top Up TV2013-10-31
307TopUp Anytime6Top Up TV2013-10-31
273Luxury LifeLuxury Broadcasting Limited2013-11-01
156Bio.A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting)2013-11-04Replaced with Lifetime.
303980977994BBC Red Button HDBBC2013-11-25HD "best of" service launched in June 2013 off the Sky EPG, then added to Sky, then removed from all platforms after the 50th anniversary of Dr Who.
786 Bangla TV 2013-12-03Removed for the festive season. Returned on 10 February 2014.
596SonLife Broadcasting NetworkJimmy Swaggart Ministries2013-12-06Removed for the festive season. Returned on 16 January 2014.
253285 Style Network NBCUniversal2013-12-09Replaced with E! +1, which swapped Sky EPG slots with E! HD.
857Muslim World Network2013-12-13Removed for the festive season. Returned on 10 February 2014 as TV99.
498PrimetimeNorthern & Shell2013-12-21Licence transferred to SonLife Broadcasting Network.

2014

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
940FilthNorthern & Shell2014-01-13Replaced with Play TV 2.
313MGM HDMGM Holdings2014-01-15Content licensed to BSkyB.
50MarketplaceTopUp TV2014-02-01Capacity handed back to Channel 5 and now used for Channel 5 +24.
132219152 5* +1 Viacom International Media Networks Europe2014-02-03Replaced with Channel 5 +24. Sky EPG slot given to 5USA +1. Returned on 16 September 2014, but only on Freesat.
940Play TV 2Northern & Shell2014-02-07
823 JeemTV Al Jazeera Media Network 2014-02-18Financial problems.
302982978992BBC Red Button 2BBC2014-02-24Temporary channel for the 2014 Winter Olympics.
193Showcase +1Information TV Ltd.2014-02-27Replaced with ITV4 Plus.
602705 Cartoon Network Too Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2014-04-01Replaced by Cartoon Network +1.
505372 BuzMuzik CSC Media Group2014-04-03Replaced with True Entertainment +1 on Sky and Starz TV on Freesat due to CSC buying Starz TV to their list which has similar content to this channel. Sky EPG slot given to Chart Show Dance.
442Trace Sports StarsTrace TV2014-04-17
23802645745 Shop at Bid Bid Shopping2014-04-17Closed due to Bid Shopping entering administration. Removed from Freesat on 17 April, then Virgin Media on 23 April, then Freeview and Sky on 25 April.
37801654741 Price Drop Bid Shopping2014-04-17Closed due to Bid Shopping entering administration. Removed from Freesat on 17 April, then Virgin Media on 23 April, then Freeview and Sky on 25 April.
0146 Real Radio Real and Smooth Radio Ltd. (Global Radio)2014-04-22Replaced with The Arrow because of all Real Radio stations becoming Heart on 6 May.
995Sky Channel 995British Sky Broadcasting2014-04-30
193ITV4 PlusITV Digital Channels Ltd. (ITV plc)2014-05-07Replaced with ITV Encore.
938Flirt TVNorthern & Shell2014-05-18Returned on 19 November 2014.
935Dirty TalkNorthern & Shell2014-06-02
295Information TV +1Information TV Ltd.2014-06-12Replaced with Showcase 3. Returned on 29 July 2014.
690587InspirationThe Inspiration Network2014-06-16Returned on 22 July 2014.
834 Channel 9 UK International Television Channel Europe Ltd.2014-06-27Replaced with Iqra Bangla.
986986996BBC Red Button HDBBC2014-07-07Temporary channel for the 2014 Wimbledon Championships and Glastonbury Festival. Returned on 21 July 2014.
629 Kix + CSC Media Group2014-07-14Replaced with Pop +1.
936FantasyNorthern & Shell2014-07-28
875Showcase 3Information TV Limited2014-07-29Replaced with Information TV +1.
870Dating ChannelEuro Digital Corporation Limited2014-08-01Sky EPG slot bought by Babes From TV.
980980990BBC Red Button 0BBC2014-08-04Temporary channel for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
302982982992BBC Red Button 2BBC2014-08-04Temporary channel for the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, Glastonbury Festival and the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Freeview version closed on 7 August 2014.
983983993BBC Red Button 3BBC2014-08-04Temporary channel for the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, Glastonbury Festival and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
984984994BBC Red Button 4BBC2014-08-04Temporary channel for the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, Glastonbury Festival and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
985985995BBC Red Button 5BBC2014-08-04Temporary channel for the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, Glastonbury Festival and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
986986996BBC Red Button HDBBC2014-08-04Temporary channel for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
916Cheeky ChatNorthern & Shell2014-08-07
449The Active ChannelActive Channel Limited2014-10-08
932Red Light 3Playboy Enterprises2014-10-14Sky EPG slot bought by Fashion One.
863Smart Live CasinoSmart TV Broadcasting Ltd2014-10-16
141190BET +1Viacom2014-11-04Sky EPG slot given to 5* +1.
842TV99East and West Entertainment2014-11-26Removed for the festive season. Returned on 22 December 2014.
841 Zee News Zee Entertainment Enterprises2014-12-05
946Flirt TVNorthern & Shell2014-12-05
596ACBNACBN International Ltd.2014-12-18Removed for the festive season. Returned on 12 January 2015.

2015

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
3103103ITV Central SouthITV plc2015-02-02Merged with ITV Meridian - seen in the Oxford area.
3103103ITV Central South WestITV plc2015-02-02Merged with ITV Central West - seen in Herefordshire area.
596ACBNACBN International Ltd.2015-02-24
997Sky HD Retail InfoSky plc2015-02-27
861 SkyPoker.com Sky plc2015-03-20
864AlexcasinoMonte Carlo Ltd.2015-03-20
913Red Light 2Playboy Enterprises2015-03-26Sky EPG slot given to My Ex-Girlfriends.
809652BeachBodyJML Direct TV2015-03-30Sky EPG slot bought by TJC.
890Psychics LiveTxt Me TV Limited2015-03-31
944Cruzr TVTxt Me TV Limited2015-03-31
795811LamheZee Entertainment Enterprises2015-04-02Replaced with &TV.
942Switch TVNorthern & Shell2015-04-07Sky EPG slot bought by Sin TV.
582 TBN Europe Trinity Broadcasting Network2015-04-17Replaced with TBN UK (which launched on Freeview on 5 January).
254FABULOUS TVFitness & Beauty TV2015-04-23
920ElectricBLUENorthern & Shell2015-04-30
921Girl Next DoorNorthern & Shell2015-04-30
922Viewers' WivesNorthern & Shell2015-04-30Returned on 7 January 2016 as a rebrand of Red Hot Amateur.
923XXXCESSNorthern & Shell2015-04-30
198 Reality TV CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership2015-05-05Sky EPG slot given to TruTV.
457 Angling TV BT Group2015-05-18Placeholder channel. Replaced with BT Preview.
265Information TV +1Information TV Limited2015-05-29
238Showcase +1Information TV Limited2015-06-01Replaced with Property Show.
306130283Sky Arts 2Sky plc2015-06-09Merged with Sky Arts 1 to form a single channel. Sky EPG slot bought by Sky1 +1.
262284Sky Arts 2 HDSky plc2015-06-09Merged with Sky Arts 1 HD to form a single channel.
170 Sky 3D Sky plc2015-06-09Sky EPG slot bought by Sky Atlantic +1.
0185Diamond RadioSpectrum Radio Ltd2015-06-16Replaced with Ahomka Radio.
584UCB TV United Christian Broadcasters 2015-07-01Removed by United Christian Broadcasters.
0125914UCB UKUnited Christian Broadcasters2015-07-01Removed by United Christian Broadcasters. Replaced with Apni Awaz.
0134UCB BibleUnited Christian Broadcasters2015-07-01Removed by United Christian Broadcasters.
0135UCB GospelUnited Christian Broadcasters2015-07-01
0136UCB InspirationUnited Christian Broadcasters2015-07-01
662Equal WorldEqual World Foundation2015-07-03Sky EPG slot bought by High Street TV 2.
980980990BBC Red Button HDBBC2015-07-14Temporary channel for the 2015 Wimbledon Championships.
982982992BBC Red Button 2BBC2015-07-14
983983993BBC Red Button 3BBC2015-07-14
984994BBC Red Button 4BBC2015-07-14
985995BBC Red Button 5BBC2015-07-14
986996BBC Red Button 6BBC2015-07-14
852Ramadan TVInformation TV Limited2015-07-20Temporary channel.
261True Entertainment +1Sony Pictures Television2015-08-17Sky EPG slot bought by Showcase. Replaced with AMC from BT. Returned on 30 September 2016.
931Hot Chat TVTxt Me TV Limited2015-08-26
943Flirt and ChatPlayboy Enterprises2015-08-26
663JVP ProductsThe Broadcast House Limited2015-08-27Replaced with Hochanda.
720–731Sky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2015-09-01
754Sky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2015-09-01
755Sky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2015-09-01
209293 The Africa Channel International The Africa Channel plc2015-09-29
604626Pop GirlSony Pictures Television2015-10-01Replaced by Kix +1.
0146The ArrowGlobal Group2015-10-01Replaced with Smooth Extra.
274Property Show +3Information TV Limited2015-10-05
942Sing TVRelativity Marketing Ltd2015-10-19
854Ummah Channel +1Ummah Channel Ltd2015-11-11Replaced with Muslim Ummah.
376 Bliss Sony Pictures Television2015-11-27

2016

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
272Property Show +2Information TV Limited2016-01-07
849Islam TV UrduEsplanade Vale Media Ltd2016-01-11Replaced with TV One.
389 Planet All Around the World Productions 2016-01-18
252?TV AMC Networks International Zone 2016-01-26Sky EPG slot bought by Wellbeing Network.
358 MTV Live Viacom International Media Networks Europe2016-02-15Replaced with MTV Music +1.
218578624 News18 Kannada Viacom18Replaced with BBC 4K2016-02-15
219579625News18 OdiaViacom182016-02-15Replaced with BBC One 4K, BBC Two 4K, BBC Three 4K, BBC Four 4K.
771-779 Box Office Preview 1-9 Sky plc2016-02-18Replaced with Zee HD 1-9
0124921 LBC News 1152 Global Radio2016-02-29Replaced with Heart Extra, which swapped Sky EPG slots with LBC.
862 SuperCasino Netplay TV Broadcasting Ltd2016-03-02
0125Apni AwazRadio Apni Awaz2016-03-07
143185 More Than Movies Sony Pictures Television2016-03-22Replaced with True Crime.
156186More Than Movies +1Sony Pictures Television2016-03-22Replaced with True Crime +1.
199Open Heaven TVOpen Heavens Media Ltd2016-04-01Sky EPG slot given to YourTV.
424 Setanta Sports 1 Setanta Sports2016-04-07Northern Ireland only.
460Setanta Sports 1 HDSetanta Sports2016-04-07Northern Ireland only. Sky EPG slot bought by Premier Sports HD.
691583 Daystar Daystar Television Network2016-05-09Decided to broadcast in HD only. Sky EPG slot bought by Eman Channel.
717Sky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2016-06-02
237FoTV FilmOn.TV 2016-06-08Sky EPG slot bought by Home & Leisure TV.
718Sky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2016-06-24
719Sky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2016-06-24
386311MTV Live HDViacom International Media Networks Europe2016-06-29Replaced with European version of the channel on Virgin Media. Sky EPG slot bought by Nick Jr. HD.
808 Star Jalsha STAR TV (21st Century Fox)2016-07-04Replaced with Star Utsav.
980980990BBC Red Button HDBBC2016-07-12Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
982982992BBC Red Button 2BBC2016-07-14Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
983983993BBC Red Button 3BBC2016-07-14Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
984984994BBC Red Button 4BBC2016-07-14Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
985985995BBC Red Button 5BBC2016-07-14Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
986986996BBC Red Button 6BBC2016-07-14Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
55133175152 Channel 5 +24 Viacom International Media Networks Europe2016-08-10Replaced with My5.
261480561BBC Olympics 1 HDBBC2016-08-22Temporary channel for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
608BBC Olympics 1BBC2016-08-22
114BBC Olympics HDBBC2016-08-22
602272473572BBC Olympics 2BBC2016-08-22
262481562BBC Olympics 2 HDBBC2016-08-22
603273474573BBC Olympics 3BBC2016-08-22
263482563BBC Olympics 3 HDBBC2016-08-22
604274475574BBC Olympics 4BBC2016-08-22
264483564BBC Olympics 4 HDBBC2016-08-22
605275476575BBC Olympics 5BBC2016-08-22
265484565BBC Olympics 5 HDBBC2016-08-22
606276477576BBC Olympics 6BBC2016-08-22
266485566BBC Olympics 6 HDBBC2016-08-22
607277478577BBC Olympics 7BBC2016-08-22
267486567BBC Olympics 7 HDBBC2016-08-23
600278479578BBC Olympics 8BBC2016-08-22
268487568BBC Olympics 8 HDBBC2016-08-22
945Babes From TVSquare World Communications Ltd2016-08-22Sky EPG slot bought by ShowBiz TV +1.
716Sky Cinema Box OfficeSky plc2016-09-01
801 TV Record Record TV Network2016-09-12Decided to broadcast in HD only. Sky EPG slot given to TV Record HD.
854Muslim Ummah TVMuslim Ummah TV Ltd2016-09-20Sky EPG slot bought by Channel 44.
797830 UMP Movies UTV Software Communications2016-09-29Sky EPG slot bought by Rishtey Cineplex.
153183 True Drama CSC Media Group (Sony Pictures Television)2016-09-30Replaced with True Entertainment +1.
860840 Rishtey +1 Viacom182016-09-30Channel crashes.
303322 True Movies 2 CSC Media Group (Sony Pictures Television)2016-09-30Replaced with True Movies +1.
519 Arise News Arise Media UK Ltd2016-10-03Sky EPG slot bought by TRT World.
571 BON TV BON TV2016-10-31
939StormChat Central Ltd2016-11-01
257 Fashion One Bigfoot Entertainment 2016-12-05
252Wellbeing Network201 Television Ltd2016-12-14

2017

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
7210152 BBC Radio Cymru Mwy BBC Local Radio 2017-01-04Wales only. Temporary channel.
743Sky Cinema Box OfficeSky plc2017-01-06Placeholder alerting viewers about the closure of the whole Sky Cinema Box Office network.
752Sky Cinema Box Office HDSky plc2017-01-06
32425 Movie Mix Sony Pictures Television2017-01-10Replaced with Sony Movie Channel (see above for what was replaced by Sony Movie Channel on Sky).
86 Viva +1 Viacom International Media Networks Europe2017-01-10
738Kix PowerCSC Media Group (Sony Pictures Television)2017-01-15Temporary channel.
700–715Sky Cinema Box OfficeSky plc2017-01-31Placeholder alerting viewers about the closure of the whole Sky Cinema Box Office network.
744Sky Cinema Box OfficeSky plc2017-01-31Placeholder alerting viewers about the closure of the whole Sky Cinema Box Office network.
791818 ARY Digital ARY Group2017-02-02Licence removed by Ofcom (politically controversial content). Sky EPG slot bought by Jus Punjabi.
802819 ARY News ARY Group2017-02-02Licence removed by Ofcom (politically controversial content). Sky EPG slot bought by Sony Mix.
804 ARY Qtv ARY Group2017-02-02Licence removed by Ofcom (politically controversial content). Sky EPG slot bought by New Vision TV.
186True Crime +1Sony Pictures Television2017-02-15Sky EPG slot bought by TruTV. Returned on 12 February 2019 as a rename of TruTV +1.
282ShowBiz TV +1ShowBiz TV & Media Ltd2017-02-22
163191 Irish TV Teilifís Mhaigh Eo Teoranta2017-03-08Sky EPG slot bought by Spike +1.
241 Discovery Home & Health +2 Discovery Networks Northern Europe2017-03-08Placeholder channel for Quest Red. Great Britain only.
242 Discovery Shed +1 Discovery Networks Northern Europe2017-03-08Placeholder channel for Quest Red +1. Great Britain only.
0112921 Heart Extra Global Group2017-03-14Replaced with Heart 80s on UK TV platforms.
80266ShowBiz TVShowBiz TV & Media Ltd2017-03-24Sky channel slot sold.
679The Craft ChannelThe Craft Channel Ltd2017-04-11
261Showcase 3Information TV Ltd2017-05-17
799 DM Plus TV DM Digital Television Ltd2017-06-12Sky EPG slot bought by Hum Masala.
238Showcase +1Information TV Ltd2017-06-27Sky EPG slot bought by TruTV +1.
237Home & Leisure TVHSTV Media Ltd2017-06-30
902Playboy TV ChatPlayboy Enterprises2017-06-30Replaced with Xpanded TV 2.
421 Chelsea TV Chelsea F.C. 2017-07-01Decided to broadcast in HD only. Sky EPG slot given to Chelsea TV HD.
820Ummah ChannelUmmah Channel Ltd2017-07-31
509 Fox News Fox International Channels (21st Century Fox)2017-08-29
251464552 Bike Bike Media UK Ltd2017-09-12Failed to find an owner.
653GR ShopGuthy-Renker UK Limited2017-10-19Sky EPG slot bought by QVC Style.
374 Flava CSC Media Group (Sony Pictures Television)2017-11-01Unknown reasons.

2018

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
863New Vision TV +1New Vision TV Ltd2018-01-01Replaced with ARY Family.
681Shopping Nation ???2018-01-03Was originally a temporary closure, but then ceased broadcasting.
808 Star Utsav Star TV (21st Century Fox)2018-01-04
572TVC News +1 ???2018-01-05
77164539269 Community Channel The Community Channel2018-01-16Replaced with Together.
656Tristar2018-01-28Replaced with High Street TV 4.
57511353317VivaViacom International Media Networks Europe2018-01-31Replaced with MTV Love, a temporary rename for MTV OMG.
552Eurosport 3 HDDiscovery Networks Northern Europe2018-02-26Temporary channels for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
553Eurosport 4 HDDiscovery Networks Northern Europe2018-02-26
554Eurosport 5 HDDiscovery Networks Northern Europe2018-02-26
855Al Arabiya ???2018-03-02
602980981990BBC Red Button HDBBC2018-04-16Temporary channel for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
200TLC +2Discovery, Inc.2018-04-27Closed due to it being illogical with the new Sky EPG that occurred four days after. Replaced with Discovery Turbo +1.
123 ITV Encore ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2018-05-01Became an on demand service. Sky EPG slot bought by Sky Two.
263ITV Encore HDITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2018-05-01Became an on demand service.
268ITV Encore +1ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2018-05-01
284 Viceland HD Vice UK TV Ltd2018-05-01Original standard-definition channel renamed to Vice on the same day.
0205Kanshi RadioKanshi Radio Ltd2018-05-01
812 Zee Punjabi Zee Entertainment Enterprises2018-05-31Removed from Sky on 19 March 2018, and was replaced by Living Foodz there.
738Pop PowerCSC Media Group (Sony Pictures Television)2018-06-04Temporary channel.
0188 Absolute Radio 70s Bauer Radio2018-06-04Replaced with Hits Radio on Sky.
670 TJC Choice The Jewellery Channel Ltd2018-06-20Replaced with Primal Cure.
911Dirty TalkPortland TV Ltd2018-06-28Sky EPG slot bought by Paramount Network.
548BT Sport ShowcaseBT Group2018-06-30
115BT Sport Showcase HDBT Group2018-06-30
8117159 STV2 STV Group2018-06-30Scotland only. Closed due to competition from BBC Scotland, which launched on 24 February 2019. Replaced with That's Scotland on Freeview and Virgin Media.
980980990BBC Red Button HDBBC2018-07-17Temporary channel for the 2018 Wimbledon Championships.
602982982992BBC Red Button 2BBC2018-07-17
603983983993BBC Red Button 3BBC2018-07-17
604984984994BBC Red Button 4BBC2018-07-17
605985985995BBC Red Button 5BBC2018-07-17
606986986996BBC Red Button 6BBC2018-07-17
512 France 24 (English) France Médias Monde2018-07-27Decided to broadcast in HD only. Sky EPG slot bought by France 24 (English) HD.
292Showcase +1Information TV Ltd2018-08-02Sky EPG slot bought by CLTV.
367343 Vintage TV Vintage Entertainment Ltd2018-08-07Removed from all platforms due to carriage costs. Later went into administration.
752 Channel i Impress Group2018-08-29Removed due to missing EPG data.
514 CNC World China Xinhua News Network Corporation 2018-08-30
772Urdu1 EuropeAlliance Media FZ LLC2018-09-14
429545 Motorsport.tv Motorsport Network 2018-10-01Became an online streaming channel.
592Olive TVZion of the Holy One of Israel Ministries2018-10-05
374 Heart TV Global Television (Global Group)2018-10-11Removed from Freesat on 10 October 2018.
375 Capital TV Global Television (Global Group)2018-10-11
680V ChannelAvalon Capital Ltd2018-11-05
181 Sony Crime Channel 2 Sony Pictures Television2018-11-15Sky EPG slot bought by Forces TV.
366 Scuzz CSC Media Group (Sony Pictures Television)2018-11-15Sky EPG slot bought by Chart Show Hits.

2019

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
0205Believe RadioBelieve TV Station2019-01-07
0219Jus Radio +25Jus Broadcasting2019-01-11
869845 TV4 Russia HD TV4 Rossiya2019-01-18Became an online channel in the UK. Removed from Freesat on 30 November 2018. Sky EPG slot bought by TV5 Monde Europe HD.
844 Lion HD Lion TV 2019-01-30Decided to broadcast in HD only. Removed from Freeview on 1 June 2018. Sky and Virgin Media EPG slots given to LTV HD.
667Retail Therapy TVRetail Therapy Media Ltd2019-01-31Replaced with High Street TV 5.
2102102102 BBC Two Scotland BBC Scotland2019-02-17Scotland only. Replaced with BBC Scotland, which launched on 24 February 2019.
970970BBC Two ScotlandBBC Scotland2019-02-17England, Northern Ireland and Wales only. Replaced with BBC Scotland, which launched on 24 February 2019.
298230 Lifetime +2 A&E Networks UK (A&E Networks/Sky plc)2019-03-07Recorded after temporary channel. Replaced with Lifetime +1 HD.
814681 Juwelo UK Rocks and Co. Productions Limited2019-03-13Removed from Sky on 7 January 2019.
296 Propeller TV HD Xiking Group2019-04-10Sky EPG slot bought by Travelxp.
421 eir Sport Extra +1 eir 2019-05-16Northern Ireland only. Decided to broadcast in HD only on satellite. Replaced with eir Sport Extra Plus.
685 ZiTV ZiTV2019-06-03Sky EPG slot bought QVC Style HD.
599 Chruch Channel Barbiškės TBN2019-06-03Sky EPG slot bought by ACTV.
598 Liv Sub TBN2019-06-03Sky EPG slot bought by Sub.
696Liv Sub HDTBN2019-06-03Sky EPG slot bought by Sub HD.
596 Lio Jio TBN2019-06-03Sky EPG slot bought by S - Religious channel.
888 Colors +1 Viacom18 2019-07-01Sky EPG slot bought by Colors Cineplex HD.
889 Colors +1 HD Viacom18 2019-07-01Sky EPG slot bought by Colors Rishtey HD.
890Colors +2 Viacom18 2019-07-01
980981990BBC Red Button HDBBC2019-07-15Temporary channel for the 2019 Wimbledon Championships.
602982982992BBC Red Button 2BBC2019-07-15
603983983993BBC Red Button 3BBC2019-07-15
604984984994BBC Red Button 4BBC2019-07-15
605985985995BBC Red Button 5BBC2019-07-15
606986986996BBC Red Button 6BBC2019-07-15
289295 Good +1 UKTV2019-09-12Sky EPG slot bought by Good Food +2.
298280Good +4UKTV2019-09-12Sky EPG slot bought by Good Food +4.
399299291Good +5Discovery, Inc.2019-09-12Sky EPG slot bought by Good Food +5.
286232 Yo Yo TV PTV 2019-09-27Sky EPG slot bought by Your TV 4.
305170160 Real Lives Sky UK Ltd2019-10-01Replaced with Sky Crime. Sky and Virgin Media EPG slots given to Sky Two.
270207Real Lives +1Sky UK Ltd2019-10-01Replaced with Sky Crime +1.
279 Sony Crime Channel +1 Sony Pictures Television2019-10-30
740 Peace TV Zakir Naik 2019-11-19Licences surrendered before being revoked by Ofcom.
747 Peace TV Urdu Zakir Naik 2019-11-19

2020

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
31141150154 5Spike ViacomCBS International Media Networks Europe2020-01-07Merged with Paramount Network, in a similar move to the US version in 2018.
2505Spike +1ViacomCBS International Media Networks Europe2020-01-07Replaced with Paramount Network +1, which launched only on Freeview before launching on Sky the next week.
542160316 VH1 ViacomCBS International Media Networks Europe2020-01-07Replaced with MTV Classic on Virgin Media. Sky EPG slot later bought by Smithsonian Channel.
739 ZooMoo HD Rock Entertainment Holdings2020-01-07Temporary channel.
358330 Box Upfront The Box Plus Network (Channel Four Television Corporation)2020-01-09
320113122 Universal TV NBCUniversal International Networks 2020-01-27Replaced with Sky Comedy.
213206Universal TV +1NBCUniversal International Networks2020-01-27
385813121Universal TV HDNBCUniversal International Networks2020-01-27Replaced with Sky Comedy HD.
612 Disney XD +1 Disney Channels Worldwide 2020-04-30Closed alongside select Disney channels in Europe and Australia. Sky EPG slot given to BabyTV.
147260230 Challenge +1 Sky UK Ltd2020-06-01Freesat EPG slot given to Pick HD.
366 Trace Latina Trace Group2020-06-01Programmes moved to Trace Urban.
369 Starz TV Trace Group2020-06-01Removed from Freesat on 30 April 2020. Programmes moved to Trace Urban and Trace Vault.
741 Geo Kahani Independent Media Corporation2020-06-01Looked to sell its Sky EPG slot.
716 Heat Radio Bauer Radio2020-06-02Replaced with Greatest Hits Radio on Freeview.
179193 Sony Crime Channel Sony Pictures Television2020-06-09
69 CBS Justice +1 CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership2020-06-22Closed to help make room on COM7 following closure of COM8 on Freeview.
109 Channel 4 +1 HD Channel Four Television Corporation2020-06-22Closed to help make room on COM7 following closure of COM8 on Freeview.
719ABP NewsABP Group2020-06-30
330OUTtvOUTtv Media B.V.2020-06-30
713News 18TV18 (Network18 Group)2020-07-01
250 Paramount Network +1 ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia 2020-07-14
226 MTV +1 ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2020-07-20
227 Comedy Central Extra +1 Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/Sky UK Ltd)2020-07-20
352318 MTV OMG ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2020-07-20Content moved to MTV Hits.
540354314 Club MTV ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2020-07-20Chart based on this channel's former content airing on MTV Base on Fridays.
356 MTV Music +1 ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2020-07-20
541357315 MTV Rocks ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2020-07-20Chart based on this channel's former content airing on MTV Music on Sundays.
293 Horse & Country TV Horse & Country TV Ltd2020-07-20Removed from Sky on 31 January 2020.
312412 Sky Cinema Premiere +1 Sky UK Ltd2020-07-23Replaced with Sky Cinema Animation. Returned on 6 January 2021.
895 Pick HD Sky UK Ltd2020-08-04Removed from Virgin Media on 29 July 2020 and Freesat on 30 July 2020. Temporary channel to air 25 of the remaining 92 Premier League games that were to be played behind closed doors as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
289 Travel Channel Discovery, Inc.2020-08-27Removed from Sky on 30 June 2020.
34 Merit Sky UK Ltd2020-09-17Launched by ITV as a vehicle to sell the Freeview channel number. Acquired by Sky for Sky Arts to launch on Freeview. Freeview EPG number swapped with Pick.
480609724 Disney Channel Disney Channels Worldwide2020-10-01Closed due to Disney failing to reach a new carriage deal with Sky and Virgin Media. Content shifted to Disney+
610725Disney Channel +1
644Disney Channel HD
481607727 Disney Junior
608Disney Junior +1
643Disney Junior HD
482611707 Disney XD
645Disney XD HD

2021

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
190 mytv Record Group2021-01-05Sky EPG slot bought by NTD.
786 Abu Dhabi TV Abu Dhabi Media
792Record TV HDGrupo Record
178287 Discovery Home & Health Discovery, Inc.2021-01-06Content shifted to Discovery+.
278291Discovery Home & Health +1
192288 Discovery Shed
505307Sky Cinema DisneySky UK LtdWas temporarily renamed Sky Cinema Five Star Movies from 31 December 2020 to 6 January 2021. Replaced with Sky Cinema Premiere +1. Content shifted to Disney+.
519847405Sky Cinema Disney HDSky UK LtdWas temporarily renamed Sky Cinema Five Star Movies HD from 31 December 2020 to 6 January 2021. Content shifted to Disney+.
0214UCB IrelandUnited Christian Broadcasters
211509 CGTN China Central Television 2021-02-04Licence revoked by Ofcom.
891CGTN HDChina Central TelevisionLicence revoked by Ofcom.
83 Together +1 The Community Channel2021-02-15
329187 Lifetime A+E Networks UK (A&E Networks/Sky UK Ltd)2021-03-01Sky EPG slot bought by Blaze in the Channel Islands (which would later be used for That's TV Gold).
384208Lifetime HD
173184 BET ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2021-04-08Content moved to My5 and Pluto TV.
524Sky News Floyd Case HDSky UK Ltd2021-04-22Temporary channel to broadcast the trial of Derek Chauvin on charges of murdering George Floyd in 2020.
183 Vice Vice TV UK Ltd 2021-04-30
708Republic BharatWorldview Media Network Ltd2021-05-05
421 eir Sport 1 HD eir2021-06-30Northern Ireland only. Continued broadcasting in the Republic of Ireland until 28 October 2021.
349124157 Fox Fox Networks Group
(Disney International Operations/Disney UK & Ireland)
2021-07-01Selected content shifted to Star on Disney+. Sky EPG slot given to Sky Nature.
224158Fox +1Selected content shifted to Star on Disney+.
364821199Fox HD
982982992BBC Red Button 2 BBC 2021-07-13Temporary channels for the 2021 Wimbledon Championships.
983983993BBC Red Button 3
984984994BBC Red Button 4
985985995BBC Red Button 5
986986996BBC Red Button 6
980982990BBC Red Button HD2021-08-09Temporary channel for the 2021 Wimbledon Championships and the 2020 Summer Olympics.
983537Eurosport 3 HDDiscovery, Inc.Temporary channels for the 2020 Summer Olympics. Channels 3-5 returned in 2022 for the Winter Olympics.
984538Eurosport 4 HD
985539Eurosport 5 HD
986540Eurosport 6 HD
987541Eurosport 7 HD
988542Eurosport 8 HD
989543Eurosport 9 HD
301/340106110 Sky One Sky UK Ltd2021-09-01Replaced by Sky Showcase as content shifts to Sky Max.
206Sky One +1
355806109Sky One HD

2022

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
872New Vision TV +1New Vision TV Ltd2022-01-01Replaced with MTV Beats HD.
681Shop-12-18 ???2022-01-02Sky EPG slot bought by Your Home Depot TV.
879 Star Utsav HD Star TV (21st Century Fox)2022-01-04Sky EPG slot bought by Star Bharat HD.
570TVC News +1 ???2022-01-05
983523Eurosport 3 HDDiscovery, Inc.2022-02-21Temporary channels for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
984524Eurosport 4 HD
985525Eurosport 5 HD
946874 TV2 TV Novosti2022-03-02Banned in the European Union as a result of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [251] The licence was later revoked by Ofcom [252] and the parent company's British operations are now being liquidated. [253]
113885RT HDANO-TV Novosti2022-03-02
865Al Arabiya ???2022-03-02
289 Syfy +2.5.0.0 NBCUniversal International Networks2022-03-30
185295Pick +2.5.0.0Sky UK Ltd2022-03-30
539352313 MTV Base Paramount Global2022-03-31Replaced by MTV 90s.
538353316 MTV Classic Paramount Global2022-03-31Replaced by MTV 80s.
602980981990BBC Red Button HDBBC2022-04-16Temporary channel for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
233TLC +2Discovery, Inc.2022-05-27Closed due to it being illogical with the new Sky EPG that occurred four days after. Replaced with Discovery Turbo +1.
123 ITV Encore ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2022-06-01Became an on demand service. Sky EPG slot bought by Sky Two.
263ITV Encore HDITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2022-06-01Became an on demand service.
268ITV Encore +1ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2022-06-01
284 Vice HD Vice UK TV Ltd2022-06-01Original standard-definition channel renamed to Vice on the same day.
0205Kanshi RadioKanshi Radio Ltd2022-06-01
31181139337 4Music Channel Four Television Corporation2022-06-29Replaced with E4 Extra.
501354336 Box Hits Channel Four Television Corporation2022-06-29Replaced with 4Music.
65 FreeSports Premier Media2022-06-30Closed following closure of COM7 on Freeview. Continues broadcasting on satellite and cable in HD only.
69137148192CBS JusticeCBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership2022-06-30Freesat and Sky EPG slots given to Legend and Virgin Media EPG slots given to HorrorXtra.
87 PBS America +1 PBS UK LLC2022-06-30Closed following closure of COM7 on Freeview.
96165181274 Forces TV Services Sound & Vision Corporation2022-06-30Closed following closure of COM7 on Freeview.
112 QVC Beauty HD QVC (Qurate Retail Group)2022-06-30Closed following closure of COM7 on Freeview.
427554LaLiga TV HDPremier Media2022-06-30
982982BBC Red Button 2BBC2022-07-12Temporary channels for the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
983983BBC Red Button 3
984984BBC Red Button 4
985985BBC Red Button 5
986986BBC Red Button 6
980987BBC Red Button HD2022-08-10Temporary channel for the 2022 Wimbledon Championships and 2022 Commonwealth Games.
924 [254] Studio 66 3965 TV Limited2022-08-01 [255] Closed due to declining viewership, [256] S66Cams closed on 11 November 2022.
234206511 RT TV Novosti2022-10-25Banned in the European Union as a result of the 2022 Russian invasion of Crashes. [257] The licence was later revoked by Ofcom [258] and the parent company's British operations are now being liquidated. [259]
113885RT HDANO-TV Novosti2022-10-25
0151 Scala Radio Bauer Radio2022-12-14Replaced with Greatest Hits Radio on Sky.
415427546 BoxNation Boxing Channel Media Ltd2022-12-14
1101101 BBC One East (West) BBC English Regions 2022-12-17Cambridge region only. Merged with BBC One East (East).
954962UK outside Cambridge. Merged with BBC One East (East).
101BBC One East (West) HDBBC English Regions2022-12-17Cambridge region only. Merged with BBC One East (East) HD.
1101101BBC One OxfordshireBBC English Regions2022-12-17Oxfordshire region only. Merged with BBC One South.
958965UK outside Oxfordshire. Merged with BBC One South.
101BBC One Oxfordshire HDBBC English Regions2022-12-17Oxfordshire region only. Merged with BBC One South HD.

2023

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
679 Thane Thane Ltd2023-01-05
57175171 Smithsonian Channel Paramount Networks UK & Australia2023-01-05Sky EPG slot given to That's TV.
175843276Smithsonian Channel HD
793 Iran International Volant Media UK Ltd2023-02-06Closed due to increased threats from the Iranian government against Iran International’s UK-based journalists
80 That's 90s That's Media Ltd2023-03-22Failed to launch. Returned on 30 August 2023 on Freeview and Sky.
101BBC One HDBBC2023-03-22Generic version with no regional programming broadcasts, and replaced with individual regional variants. Removed from Virgin Media on 26 January 2022 and satellite over the course of January and February 2023. London, Yorkshire, Yorkshire & Lincolnshire, East Midlands, West Midlands and Channel Islands regions only.
2023-04-26Generic version with no regional programming broadcasts, and replaced with individual regional variants. Removed from Virgin Media on 26 January 2022 and satellite over the course of January and February 2023. North East & Cumbria, North West, East, South East, South, West and South West regions only.
69 RealityXtra2 CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership2023-04-26Freeview EPG slot given to HorrorXtra.
359 Trace Hits Trace Group2023-04-27Sky EPG slot given to That's 90s.
300New Music On Demand Virgin Media 2023-06-08
425 GINX eSports TV GINX TV Ltd (Sky Group(Comcast)/ITV plc)2023-06-29
51 Ideal World Ideal Shopping Direct plc2023-07-03Gone into administration. Removed from Virgin Media on 3 June 2023. Returned on 29 September 2023.
812664Ideal World HDIdeal Shopping Direct plc2023-07-03Gone into administration. Sky EPG slot given to QVC Style HD.
671Ideal ExtraIdeal Shopping Direct plc2023-07-03Gone into administration. Sky EPG slot given to QVC Extra.
756Channel 44City News Network (SMC) Pvt Ltd2023-07-03
315 TCM Movies Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Warner Bros. Discovery)2023-07-06Some former film content from the channel moved to Quest.
316417TCM Movies +1
415TCM Movies HD
735 PTV Global Pakistan Television Corporation2023-07-17Returned on 6 September 2023.
203602612734 CITV ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2023-09-01Closed and programming moved to streaming service ITVX. In addition to this, it was also announced that children's programmes would be broadcast in a morning slot on ITV2. [260]
561-576Sky Sports Tennis HD 1-16 Sky Group 2023-09-10Temporary channels to provide additional court coverage of the US Open.
810668TJC Beauty Vaibhav Global Limited 2023-09-29Replaced with a new version of Ideal World. [261]
505 CNBC Europe NBCUniversal2023-11-02Removed from Freesat on 5 October 2023 and Virgin Media on 30 October 2023. Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media EPG slots given to CNBC Europe HD.
0110924 Planet Rock Bauer Radio2023-12-13Removed from Freesat on 12 December 2023.
0144951 Absolute Radio 80s Bauer Radio2023-12-13Removed from Freesat on 12 December 2023.
0145 Absolute Radio 90s Bauer Radio2023-12-13
0146 Jazz FM Bauer Radio2023-12-13
0148952 Absolute Classic Rock Bauer Radio2023-12-13
360 Trace Vault Trace Group2023-12-14Sky EPG slot bought by That's 80s.
159 E! Sky Group2023-12-31Content available on streaming service hayu. Sky EPG slot bought by DMAX.
835160E! HDSky Group2023-12-31
614 NBC News Now HD NBCUniversal2023-12-31Removed from Sky and EE TV on 7 December 2023.

2024

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
420553 Viaplay Xtra HD Viaplay Group 2024-01-25Sky EPG slot given to Viaplay Sports 2 HD.
678Direct Store TVDirect Store TV Ltd2024-02-01
207615737 Tiny Pop Narrative Entertainment UK Limited2024-03-20Content moved online on streaming service POP Player. Removed from Freesat on 7 February 2024. Sky EPG slot given to Pop Max. Returned on 21 August 2024.
618Tiny Pop +1Narrative Entertainment UK Limited2024-03-20Content moved online on streaming service POP Player. Sky EPG slot given to Pop Max +1. Returned on 21 August 2024.
661 JML Direct JML Direct Limited2024-03-28Sky EPG slot given to Home Shop TV.
250427SportyStuff TV HDGreyhound TV Ltd2024-04-01
906XXX Public Pick UpsMG Global Entertainment (Europe) Ltd2024-04-01
711 Hits Radio Bauer Radio2024-04-02Removed from Sky on 13 December 2023.
712 Kiss Fresh Bauer Radio2024-04-02
713 Kiss Bauer Radio2024-04-02Removed from Sky and Virgin TV on 13 December 2023.
714 Kisstory Bauer Radio2024-04-02
715 Magic Bauer Radio2024-04-02Removed from Sky and Virgin TV on 13 December 2023.
716 Greatest Hits Radio Bauer Radio2024-04-02Removed from Sky on 13 December 2023.
717 Kerrang! Radio Bauer Radio2024-04-02
312Sky Cinema Premiere +1Sky Group2024-04-30Sky EPG slot given to Movies 24.
217522TalkTV HDNews UK2024-05-01
727 Absolute Radio Bauer Radio2024-05-10Removed from Freesat on 12 December 2023 and Sky and Virgin TV on 13 December 2023.
180EarthxTV HDEarth Day Texas, Inc.2024-06-13Ceased broadcasting on Freeview on 1 June 2024, replaced with Seen on TV the day prior.
5013542864MusicChannel Four Television Corporation2024-07-01Ceased broadcasting as part of Channel Four Television Corporation's plans to become a digital-first public service streamer by 2030. [262] Sky EPG slot bought by Clubland TV and Virgin TV EPG slot bought by Now 80s.
502355285 The Box Channel Four Television Corporation2024-07-01Ceased broadcasting as part of Channel Four Television Corporation's plans to become a digital-first public service streamer by 2030. [262] Sky and Virgin TV EPG slots bought by Now 70s.
503356288 Kiss Channel Four Television Corporation2024-07-01Ceased broadcasting as part of Channel Four Television Corporation's plans to become a digital-first public service streamer by 2030. [262] Sky EPG slot bought by Now 80s and Virgin TV EPG slot bought by Now Rock.
504357289 Magic Channel Four Television Corporation2024-07-01Ceased broadcasting as part of Channel Four Television Corporation's plans to become a digital-first public service streamer by 2030. [262] Sky EPG slot bought by Now 90s & 00s.
505358290 Kerrang! Channel Four Television Corporation2024-07-01Ceased broadcasting as part of Channel Four Television Corporation's plans to become a digital-first public service streamer by 2030. [262] Sky EPG slot bought by Now Rock.
61189Great! RealNarrative Entertainment UK Limited2024-08-20Replaced by relaunched version of Tiny Pop.
289Great! Real +1Narrative Entertainment UK Limited2024-08-20Replaced by relaunched version of Tiny Pop +1.

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MATV is a specialist Asian content TV channel based in Wembley, England featuring Indian programming in Hindi, English, Gujarati and Punjabi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rapture TV</span> Television channel

Rapture TV was a previously free-to-air satellite television station operated from the United Kingdom, founded in 1997. Focusing mostly on electronic dance music and extreme sports, it is notable for the number of times it has failed financially only to be relaunched.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Television X</span> British pornographic television channel

Television X (TVX) is a series of adult pay-per-view television channels in the United Kingdom owned by Aylo Global Entertainment (Europe) Limited. Until 2020, it was owned by Portland TV which was a subsidiary of Richard Desmond's publishing company Northern & Shell until 2016. All of the programmes on the main Television X channel are filmed and produced in the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Player Channel</span> European gaming TV channel

The Player Channel, known as the Poker Channel until 3 December 2012, was a gaming TV network which broadcast to over 30 million households in 30 countries.

Freesat is a British free-to-air satellite television service, first formed as a joint venture between the BBC and ITV plc and now owned by Everyone TV. The service was formed as a memorandum in 2007 and has been marketed since 6 May 2008. Freesat offers a satellite alternative to the Freeview service on digital terrestrial television, with a broadly similar selection of channels available without subscription for users purchasing a receiver.

Imagine TV was a Hindi general entertainment channel owned by Turner Broadcasting System, and based in New Delhi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bangla TV</span> Bangladeshi Bengali-language TV channel

Bangla TV is a Bengali-language satellite television channel based in the United Kingdom and Bangladesh. It was established in the United Kingdom on 16 September 1999, targeting Bengali audiences both there and in Europe. It commenced transmissions in Bangladesh on 19 May 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">JML Direct TV</span> Series of British television shopping channels owned by John Mills Limited

JML Direct TV was a television shopping channel owned by JML Direct Limited that mainly broadcasts infomercials featuring various products from the company. The channel was broadcast on Sky and Freesat.

High-definition television in the United Kingdom is available via cable, IPTV, satellite and terrestrial television. The first high-definition broadcasts began in late 2005 and since then the number of channels available to view has grown to a maximum of 87 that can be viewed on pay-TV service, Sky.

DMAX is a British free-to-air male-oriented TV channel in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Discovery launched the channel in the UK and Ireland market on 8 January 2008 after its initial success in Germany.

Southern Africa Direct is a lifestyle and culture television channel, broadcast in the United Kingdom. The channel streams programmes online through its website. The channel was also available on the Sky Digital platform until January 2010.

YouView TV Ltd is a British media company, a partnership of four broadcasters: the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5; and two telecommunications operators, BT Group and TalkTalk Group. It launched in 2012 the hybrid television platform named YouView, which was formed from an ambitious project between the UK's four terrestrial broadcasters originally titled Project Canvas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">9XM</span> Indian satellite music channel

9XM is an Indian Hindi free-to-air music channel based in Mumbai. The channel is owned by 9X Media, an Indian television business. 9XM's programming is focused on Hindi-language music videos. The channel is available on all major dth platforms, including DD Free Dish. The channel is available on channel number 4 on DD Free Dish.

Freeview is the name for the collection of free-to-air services on the digital terrestrial television platform in the United Kingdom. The service was launched at 5 am on 30 October 2002 and is jointly operated by its five equal shareholders – BBC, ITV, Channel 4, BSkyB and transmitter operator Arqiva. This article documents the history of the Freeview service, from its inception up to the present.

Gemporia is a British television and online retailer, licensed by Ofcom under the Gems TV name. The channel is mostly concerned with selling jewellery with a few lifestyle products from the homeware and beauty categories promoted in various slots across the schedule. The channel is available on Sky, Virgin Media, Freesat, Freeview and online. The channel operations are based at Eagle Road Studios in Redditch, near Birmingham. As of February 2023, the channel broadcast 24 hours a day, live between the hours of 07:00-23:00 on television, via the GEMPORIA mobile app, and online at gemporia.com. The business derives from Gems TV in Thailand.

Sumo TV was a free-to-air television channel owned by Cellcast Group. On 1 July 2006, You TV was relabelled as Sumo TV. Sumo TV was officially launched on 28 November 2006, claiming to be the world's first user-content TV channel. Through their website and programming blocks on other TV channels, Sumo TV also had operations in America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, with a showcase of local content.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Colors TV</span> Indian general entertainment television channel

colors owned by Star India Private Limited is an Indian general entertainment (GEC) pay television. Its programming consists of family dramas, comedies, fantasy shows, youth-oriented reality shows, shows on crime, and television films.

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