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
N/aN/aN/a Bristol Channel Rediffusion 1975-03-14 [1] Bristol only. [2]
N/aN/aN/a Wellingborough Cablevision Wellingborough Traders Television Relay1975-03-24 [3] Wellingborough only.
N/aN/aN/a Sheffield Cablevision British Relay Wireless1976-01-02 [4] Sheffield only. [2]
N/aN/aN/a Greenwich Cablevision Greenwich Cablevision Ltdc.1983Greenwich only. Volunteer-run in later years.
N/aN/aN/a Swindon Viewpoint EMI and Radio Rentals1980 [5] Swindon only. Closed as staffed operation in 1980, continued volunteer run til present day
N/aN/aN/aChannel 40 Milton Keynes Development Corporation, Post Office Telecommunications 1979Milton Keynes only. Replaced with Cable Radio Milton Keynes. [6]
N/aN/aN/aAvon TV1981Bristol only. [1]
N/aN/aN/aT.E.N. (The Entertainment Network)Rediffusion, Visionhire, Plessey, Rank Organisation 1985-06-02Replaced with Mirrorvision. [7]
N/aN/aN/a202Mirrorvision Mirror Group Newspapers 1986-04-01Merged with Premiere. [8]
N/aN/a Music Box Virgin Vision 1987-01-30Replaced by Super Channel
N/aN/aN/aStar Channel British Telecommunications plc 1987Merged with Premiere [9]
N/aN/aN/a Premiere Maxwell Communications Corporation, Goldcrest Films, HBO, Showtime 1989/07
N/aN/aThe Arts Channel Sky Television plc 1989
N/aN/aN/a The Computer Channel BSkyB 1990-11-29
N/aN/aN/a Now BSkyB 1990-12-01Transponder space handed to Sky News.
N/aN/aN/a Galaxy BSkyB1990-12-02Transponder space handed to Sky One.
N/aN/aN/a The Power Station BSkyB1991-04-08Transponder space handed to Sky Movies.
N/aN/aN/a The Comedy Channel BSkyB1992-09-30Replaced with Sky Movies Gold.
N/aN/aN/a Sky Arts BSkyB1992-12-31 Marcopolo satellites sold and signals shut, returned on December 2, 2000, as Artsworld on Sky Digital which then became Sky Arts On March 1, 2007.
N/aN/a Lifestyle W H Smith1993-01-24Astra transponder 5 becomes Vox
N/aN/a Lifestyle Satellite Jukebox W H Smith1993-01-24Astra transponder 5 becomes Vox
N/aN/a Screensport W H Smith & ESPN 1993-03-01Merged with Eurosport. Transponder space bought to RTL2.
N/aN/aN/a TV Asia Dolphin Group1995-03-01Sold to Zee Entertainment Enterprises. Replaced with Zee TV.
N/aN/aN/a Wire TV Mirror Television 1995-05-31Replaced by L!VE TV.
N/aN/aN/aThe Identity ChannelBET Networks (Viacom)1996Financial problems. [10]
N/aN/aN/aSky Sports Gold Sky UK 1996-08-16
N/aN/aN/aSelecTVSelecTV plc1997-02-14Sold to Carlton Communications, rebranded as Carlton Select. [11]
N/aN/aN/a Granada Talk TV Granada Sky Broadcasting (GSB)1997-08-31
N/aN/aN/a Sky 2 BSkyB1997-08-31Transponder space handed to National Geographic Channel. Returned as Sky One Mix on Digital on December 9, 2002.
N/aN/aN/aWest Herts TV Telecential 1997Hemel Hempstead only.
N/aN/aN/a CMT Europe Gaylord Entertainment Company 1998-03-31 [12]
N/aN/a The Children's Channel United Artists Programming Ltd 1998-04-03
N/aN/a The Weather Channel IWP 1998/04 [13]
N/aN/aN/a Sky Scottish BSkyB, SMG plc 1998-05-31Closed because it fails to meet its financial targets. [14]
N/aN/aN/aChannel OneAssociated Newspapers1998-09-02London only. [15]
N/aN/aN/aChannel One WestAssociated Newspapers1998-09-21Bristol only. [1]
N/aN/a NBC Europe General Electric 1998
N/aN/aN/a Sky Soap BSkyB1999-04-30Transponder space handed to extra 4 hours of The History Channel
N/aN/aN/a Swindon Cable NTL 2000/06Swindon only.
N/aN/a TNT Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2000-07-01Transponder space replaced with Turner Classic Movies.
UHF 48N/aN/aN/aLanarkshire TVThistle Technology Group Ltd2001Lanarkshire only. Replaced By Thistle TV
UHF 66N/aN/aN/aTV Local BristolLocal Broadcasting Group (Einstein Channel plc)2002/10Bristol only. Financial difficulties. [1]
UHF 49N/aN/aN/aChannel Six DundeeChannel 6 Broadcasting Ltd2002Dundee only. problems. [16]
N/aN/aN/a 3sat ZDF, ORF, SRG SSR idée suisse, ARD 2002
N/aN/aN/a Rai Uno RAI 2002
N/aN/aN/a Rai Due RAI2002
N/aN/aN/a RTL Television RTL Group 2002
N/aN/aN/a Sat.1 ProSiebenSat.1 Media 2002
UHF 52N/aN/aN/aHerts TVLocal Broadcasting Group (Einstein Channel plc)2002Hertford and Ware only. [17] Financial problems. [18]
N/aN/aN/aNTL Cable 7NTL2002 [19]
N/aN/aN/aTaunton TVTV Local2002Taunton and Wellington only. [20]
UHF 54N/aN/aN/aTV12TV12 ltd2002Isle of Wight only.
UHF 52N/aN/aN/aEdinburgh TelevisionTV Local2003Edinburgh only.
UHF 29N/aN/aN/aPortsmouth TVMyTV Network Limited2004-03-19Portsmouth only. [21] Entered administration.
UHF 29/55N/aN/aN/aSouthampton TVMyTV Network Limited2004-03-19Southampton only. Entered administration.
UHF 33N/aN/a Northants TV Midlands Cable TV2004Northampton only.
UHF 48N/aN/aN/a Thistle TV Thistle Television Ltd2005-05-17Signal problems. Lanarkshire only. [22]
N/aN/aN/a L!VE TV Mirror Group Newspapers1999-10-31Returned in 2003.
UHF 54N/aN/aN/a Solent TV Island Volunteers Group2007-05-24Isle of Wight only. Nationally available on Sky. [23]
N/aN/aN/a Hellenic TV Hellenic Television Ltd2008-12-17
UHF 48/21N/aN/aN/a C9TV U C Business Ltd2008Coleraine, Derry and Limavady only.
UHF 47/29/55N/aN/aN/a Six TV Six TV Broadcasting (Milestone Group)2009/04Oxford and Southampton only. Failed to secure a guaranteed digital channel. [24]
UHF 49N/aN/aN/a Capital TV Capital TV Ltd2009Cardiff only. [25]
UHF 54N/aN/aN/aYork@54EBS New Media2011York only.
N/aN/aN/a JSTV NHK Cosmomedia (Europe) Limited2012-01-31
UHF 62N/aN/aN/a NVTV Northern Visions Limited2012-10-23Belfast only.

Digital

Year

1999

DTT Sky Telewest Channel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/a142N/aSky SoapBSkyB1999-04-30Poor viewing figures following the launch of Sky Digital.

2000

DTTSky NTL TelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
34N/aN/aN/a Carlton Kids Carlton Communications plc2000-02-01Timeshared with Carlton World. Replaced by Discovery Kids.
34N/aN/aN/a Carlton World Carlton Communications plc2000-02-01Timeshared with Carlton Kids. Replaced by Discovery Wings.
35N/a121N/a 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.
45N/aN/aN/aGames Channel2000-06-08Replaced with ONGames 1
20N/aN/aN/aONDigital InformationONDigital2000 (Summer/Autumn)Replaced with ONView

2001

DTTSkyNTLTelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/a678N/aN/a Alpha TV Bangla Asia TV Ltd 2001-02-07Replaced with Zee Cinema [26]
N/a966N/aN/a BBC Choice Northern Ireland BBC 2001-03-31Replaced by a digital version of BBC Two Northern Ireland.
N/a964N/aN/a BBC Choice Scotland BBC 2001-03-31Replaced by a digital version of BBC Two Scotland.
N/a965N/aN/a BBC Choice Wales BBC 2001-03-31Replaced by BBC 2W.
N/aN/aN/a141 SceneOne Flextech2001/03Repositioned as a T-commerce hub. [27]
43522N/aN/aSimply MoneyInvest TV2001-04-16Replaced with Simply Shopping on Sky.
N/a441610/94307MTV Extra MTV Networks Europe 2001-05-01Replaced with MTV Hits.
N/a516N/a614The Money ChannelThe Money Channel plc2001-05-06Financial problems.
N/a952N/aN/aAutomotive ChannelBSkyB2001/05
47N/aN/aN/aONOfferONdigital2001 (Spring/Summer)ITV Digital EPG slot bought by Wellbeing
46N/aN/aN/aONGames 2ONdigital2001 (Spring/Summer)
45N/aN/aN/aONGames 1ONdigital2001-07-11Replaced with Two Way TV
N/a688N/aN/aChannel EastChannel East2001-07-23Financial problems resulting in loss of satellite uplink
6N/a117/6113S2SMG plc2001-07-27Replaced with ITV2 and ITV Sport Channel. Scotland only.
N/a799N/aN/aU>Direct Films previewsDigital Broadcasting Company2001-07-31Went into liquidation. [28]
N/a800–816N/aN/aU>Direct FilmsDigital Broadcasting Company2001-07-31Went into liquidation. [28]
N/a823–824N/aN/aB4U>DirectDigital Broadcasting Company & B4U 2001-08-01Went into liquidation. [28]
N/a432N/aN/aU>Direct SportsDigital Broadcasting Company2001-08-01Went into liquidation. [28]
N/aN/a725N/aLions TVPremium TV (NTL)2001/08Temporary channel for the 2001 British Lions tour to Australia.
N/a999N/aN/aSky LatestBSkyB2001-08-20Replaced with Sky Customer Channel.
N/a567N/aN/a .tv BSkyB2001-09-02Low audience ratings and failed contract negotiations for carriage on cable. [29]
N/a202N/aN/aLiberty TVM7 Television plc2001-10-05Replaced with Life TV
N/a461N/aN/aWhereits.at TVDavid Rose2001-10-10Financial difficulties. [30]
35N/a303/115297 Taste CFN Carlton Communications plc2001-11-30Ceased broadcasting due to failed contract negotiations for carriage on Sky. ITV Digital slot replaced with ITV Digital Preview.
N/a698N/aN/aMBIMBI Minaj Broadcast International2001-12-06
46N/aN/aN/aTwo Way TV2001-12-31
47211N/aN/a Wellbeing Granada & Boots Group 2001-12-31

2002

DTTSkyNTLTelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
6N/a117/6N/a UTV2 UTV Media2002-01-22Replaced with ITV2. Northern Ireland only.
N/a682N/aN/aAsia 1 TVAsia 1 TV Limited (Reminiscent TV Network)2002-02-04Financial difficulties. [31] [32]
N/a691N/aN/aLashkara TVReminiscent TV Network2002-02-04Financial problems. [31] [32]
N/a683N/aN/aSonali TVReminiscent TV Network2002-02-06Financial problems. [31] [33]
N/a681N/aN/aUC LankaUC Lanka Ltd2002-02-21 [34]
N/a692N/aN/aGurjariReminiscent TV Network2002-02-22Financial problems. [31] [35]
N/a693N/aN/aCEE(i)TVReminiscent TV Network2002-02-22Financial problems. [31] [35] Returned on 8 April 2002.
N/a694N/aN/aAnjuman TVReminiscent TV Network2002-02-22Financial problems. [31] [35]
16N/aN/aN/aITV Text + ITV Digital 2002/02
13573127/13245 BBC Knowledge BBC2002-03-02Replaced with BBC Four and CBeebies.
19633634867Shop!Granada & Littlewoods 2002-04-08ITV Digital slot given to QVC
51N/aN/aN/a ITV Select 1ITV Digital2002-04-22Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration
52N/aN/aN/aITV Select 2ITV Digital2002-04-22Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration
53N/aN/aN/aITV Select 3ITV Digital2002-04-22Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration
54N/aN/aN/aITV Select 4ITV Digital2002-04-22Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration
55N/aN/aN/aITV Select 5ITV Digital2002-04-22Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration
56N/aN/aN/aFor Adults Only 1ITV Digital2002-04-22
57N/aN/aN/aFor Adults Only 2ITV Digital2002-04-22
58N/aN/aN/aFor Adults Only 3ITV Digital2002-04-22
N/aN/a405/114N/a Granada Breeze Granada Sky Broadcasting (GSB)2002-04-30
N/a178306160 Tara Television Raidió Teilifís Éireann & United Pan-Europe Communications 2002-04-30Wound up by the High Court in April 2002.
98N/a111/729N/aITV Sport SelectITV Digital2002/04Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration.
99N/aN/aN/aITV Sport PlusITV Digital2002/04Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration.
35N/aN/aN/aITV Digital PreviewITV Digital2002-05-01Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting.
47N/aN/aN/aITV Select PreviewsITV Digital2002-05-01Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting.
50N/aN/aN/aITV Select InformationITV Digital2002-05-01Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting.
88N/aN/aN/aITV Digital InformationITV Digital2002-05-01Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting.
20N/a727N/a ITV Sport Channel ITV Digital2002-05-12Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting.
N/a673N/aN/aInspiration NetworkMission Today Ltd2002-06-01Financial problems. [36]
N/a878N/aN/aITN Radio ITN 2002-06-01Financial problems. [37]
N/aN/aN/aBright Blue Energis 2002-06-15Financial problems. [38]
N/a576N/aN/aEinstein.tvEinstein Channel plc2002-07-24Financial problems. [39] Sky EPG slot bought by Chart Show TV. Returned by Simply Television on 28 November 2002 as Simply Einstein.
N/a910N/aN/a TEAMtalk 252 TEAMtalk Media Group plc2002-07-31Financial problems. [40]
N/a464N/aN/aDigital Classics TVDigital Classics plc2002-08-08Financial problems. [41]
N/a455N/aN/aVibe TVEagle Road Studios Ltd2002-09-02Replaced with TV High Street on 9 September 2002. [42]
N/a217607/100151 Play UK UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech)2002-09-30Replaced with UK History on 30 October 2002. [43]
N/a644N/aN/aHome Shopping EuropeHome Shopping Network2002-10-01Financial problems. Sky EPG slot bought by Shop USA. [44]
N/a816N/aN/a Sirasa TV Culture Vision Ltd2002-10-28 [45]
N/a657N/aN/aShop Aid TVMVI Broadcasting Ltd2002-10-31 [46]
N/a871N/aN/aYouth FM2002-12-31
N/aN/a118N/a The Studio NTL and Vivendi Universal 2002-12-31Financial problems and failed contract negotiations for carriage on Sky and Telewest. [47]
N/aN/aN/a625Channel OneChannel One Liverpool Ltd (DMGT)2002Liverpool only. Financial problems. [48]
N/a434N/aN/a F1 Digital+ Formula One Management 2002/12Financial problems.
N/aN/aN/a801 Asianet Asianet Communications Limited 2002
N/aN/a608/71N/a BET on Jazz BET Networks (Viacom)2002Carriage agreement not renewed.

2003

DTTSkyNTLTelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/a410N/aN/a The Racing Channel Satellite Information Services (The Racing Network International)2003-02-03
N/a193803N/aChannel HealthChannel Health Ltd.2003-02-05Financial problems. [49] [50]
7160126/12111 BBC Choice BBC2003-02-09Replaced with BBC Three.
N/a817N/aN/aSouth For YouSouth For You Limited2003-02-21Technical problem after changing transponders. [51] Returned on 3 March 2003.
N/a889N/aN/aThe Scene2003-03-09 [52]
N/a665N/aN/aChart Shop TV CSC Media Group 2003-03-12Replaced with Video Vault. [53]
N/a644N/aN/aShop USASirius Retail Television2003-03-18Sky EPG slot bought by TV Warehouse Select, TV Warehouse moved to 644 and Shop Genie moved to 646.
N/a952N/aN/aCPD / Dental TVCPD Dental TV Limited2003-03-25 [54]
N/aN/a309/49425 Carlton Cinema Carlton Communications plc2003-03-31Ceased broadcasting due to failed contract negotiations for carriage on Sky. [55]
N/a906N/aN/aRampageRadio First2003/03 [54]
N/a645N/aN/aSimply MusicSimply Media2003-04-14Replaced with Simply Shop+.
N/a579N/aN/aSimply NatureSimply Media2003-04-14
N/a581N/aN/aSimply EinsteinSimply Media (Simply Einstein Ltd)2003-04-14
N/a905N/aN/aRelax with a Book RadioRelax with a Book2003/04 [56]
N/a262N/aN/aSimply NostalgiaSimply Media2003-05-01Financial difficulties. [57]
N/a645N/aN/aSimply Shop+Simply Media2003-05-01Financial problems. [57]
N/a826N/aN/aSimply AsianSimply Media2003-05-01Financial problems. [57]
N/a326715/47N/a FilmFour Extreme Channel Four Television Corporation2003-05-05Timeshared with FilmFour World. Replaced with FilmFour Weekly. [58]
N/a325716/48N/a FilmFour World Channel Four Television Corporation2003-05-05Timeshared with FilmFour Extreme. Replaced with FilmFour Weekly. [58]
N/a305708/55405Sky Movies Premier WidescreenBSkyB2003-06-03Ceased broadcasting due to widescreen content being broadcast on all other Sky Movies channels.
N/a414N/aN/aRed Button Racesgobarkingmad Ltd2003-06-18Financial problems.
N/a822N/aN/aART Europe Arab Radio and Television Network 2003-06-25Replaced with MBC.
N/a627N/aN/aToons and TunesCSC Media Group2003-06-26Replaced with Pop.
N/a985N/aN/aRed Hot EuroRHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2003-06-30Replaced with Red Hot 40+.
N/a913N/aN/aApna Radio2003-07-24Financial problems. [59]
52N/aN/aN/aNTL InteractiveNTL2003 (Summer)MHEG electronic programme guide, with listings for ITV Digital channels.
N/a461N/aN/a P-Rock P-Rock TV Ltd2003-08-03Financial problems.
22N/aN/aN/a CBM CBM Media2003-08-06Channel never launched due to CBM failing to meet the contract launch conditions. [60] [61]
N/a814N/aN/a Ekushey TV Ekushey Television (Pvt) Ltd.2003-09-01Licensing problems in Bangladesh. [62]
N/a247N/aN/aMBE (Major Black Entertainment)BKA Television Ltd2003-09-03Space used for Classics TV
N/a244903148 CNX Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2003-09-08Replaced with Toonami.
N/a978N/aN/aRed Hot FilmsRHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2003-09-21Replaced with Red Hot Only 18.
N/a774N/aN/aErotika 4RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2003-10-16Replaced with Television X 2. [63]
N/a775N/aN/aErotika 5RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2003-10-16Replaced with Television X 3. [64]
N/a776N/aN/aErotika 6RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2003-10-16
N/a689N/aN/aTX1Euro Digital Corporation Ltd.2003-10-30Capacity used by GayDateTV [65]
N/a984N/aN/aPout UncutDigital Television Production Ltd2003-11-20Replaced with Xplicit XXX
N/a675N/aN/aCTCM7 Television plc2003-12-15
50N/aN/aN/a FourText Intelfax2003-12-16Replaced with Teletext on 4. [66]
N/a691N/aN/aMobile Crazy TVMobile Crazy TV2003-12-24Financial problems. [67]

2004

DTTSkyNTLTelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/a772N/aN/aErotika 2RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2004-02-02
N/a773N/aN/aErotika 3RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2004-02-02
N/a771N/aN/aErotika 1RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell)2004-03-01
N/a564137/506225 UK Horizons UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech)2004-03-08Split into UKTV Documentary and UKTV People, with the former taking its former EPG slot. [68]
N/a565809226UK Horizons +1UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech)2004-03-08Replaced with UKTV Documentary +1 (Sky/Telewest) [68] /UKTV People (NTL) [69]
N/a418909534 Attheraces Channel Four Television Corporation 2004-03-29Financial problems. [70] Returned on 11 June 2004 without Channel Four. [71]
N/a669N/aN/aGoing Places TV My Travel plc 2004-05-06Financial problems. [72]
N/a666N/aN/aAuctionWorld ReserveAuctionworld Ltd2004-05-08Replaced with Chase-it.tv. [73]
N/aN/aN/a933 Century Radio Capital Radio Group 2004-06-29Removed in favour of national carriage of Century Digital. Gateshead regional headend only.
N/a686N/aN/atxt meSirius Retail Television2004-07-01Replaced with The Soundtrack Channel. [74]
N/a620N/aN/a Pop Plus CSC Media Group2004-07-27Replaced with Tiny Pop.
N/a878N/aN/a Student Broadcast Network Campus Media2004-09-23Financial problems. [75]
N/a844N/aN/aBollywood FilmsRed Hot Films2004-09-23Low subscriber numbers. [76]
N/a820N/aN/aART MoviesArab Radio and Television Network2004-10-01Low subscriber numbers. [77]
N/a821N/aN/aART MusicArab Radio and Television Network2004-10-01Low subscriber numbers. [77]
N/a822N/aN/aMBCArab Radio and Television Network2004-10-01Low subscriber numbers. [77]
N/a823N/aN/a LBC Arab Radio and Television Network2004-10-01Low subscriber numbers. [77]
N/a425N/aN/aiSports TVDigital Interactive Television Group2004-10-06Replaced with Channel 425.
N/a663N/aN/aFactory OutletEagle Road Studios Limited2004-10-08Replaced with Gems TV.
N/a994N/aN/aSportXXXGirls2004-10-11Replaced with XXX Housewives.
N/a637N/aN/aShop AmericaShop America Ltd2004-10-20Sky EPG slot bought by Express Shopping Channel. [78]
N/a118101/301128 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.
N/a660924N/a Auction World.tv Auctionworld Ltd2004-11-19Parent company forced into administration and licence revoked by Ofcom. [79]
N/a649N/aN/aChase-it.tvAuctionworld Ltd2004-11-19Parent company forced into administration and licence revoked by Ofcom. [80]
N/a238N/aN/aBonanza2004-12-06Replaced with Majestic TV.
N/a656N/aN/aShop SmartShop Smart Television Ltd2004-12-11Licence revoked by Ofcom. [81]
N/a681N/aN/aJobs TV2004-12-23

2005

DTTSkyNTLTelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/a413811525 Eurosport News TF1 Group 2005-01-10Replaced with Eurosport 2.
N/a675N/aN/aCFC TV2005-01-27Sky EPG slot bought by Daystar. [82]
N/a837N/aN/aNSATNSAT Limited2005-02-04Financial problems. [83]
N/a211N/aN/aACTV2005-02-14 [84]
36N/aN/aN/aTop Up TV Sampler Top Up TV 2005/02Replaced with Xtraview.
N/a428N/aN/aTWC Re:LoadedThe Wrestling Channel Ltd.2005-03-21Slot bought by CSC Media Group. Ceased broadcasting for Movies 333. [85]
56N/aN/aN/aTeletext TV GuideTeletext Ltd.2005-03-23Replaced with Teletext Cars
N/a981N/aN/aRed Hot UK Talent Portland TV 2005-04-01Replaced with Red Hot Climax.
N/a982N/aN/aRed Hot EuroPortland TV2005-04-01Sky EPG slot bought by Red Hot Only 18.
N/a983N/aN/aRed Hot FilmsPortland TV2005-04-01Replaced with Red Hot Movies.
N/a829N/aN/a SAB TV Middlesex Broadcasting Corporation Ltd2005-04-06Replaced with MATV National. Programs moved to Sony Entertainment Television on June 2005 after SAB TV was taken over in India. [86] Returned on 24 April 2008. [87]
N/a631115/23870 TV Travel Shop TV Travel Shop2005-04-16DTT allocation bought by Top Up TV in 2004. Sky EPG slot bought by iBuy.
N/a632633N/aTV Travel Shop 2TV Travel Shop2005-04-16Sky EPG slot bought by iBuy2.
N/a149N/aN/aTravel Channel 2Travel Channel International Ltd.2005-04-25Replaced with Travel Channel +1. [88] Returned on 11 February 2008.
N/a663N/aN/a Snatch It! Eagle Road Studios Limited2005-05-12Replaced with Gems TV 2.
N/a537N/aN/aVectone WorldVectone Media Limited2005-05-26Sky EPG slot bought by Vectone Music. [89]
N/aN/a770N/a Boro TV NTL2005/07Teesside only.
N/aN/a771N/aBoro TV ExtraNTL2005/07Teesside only.
36N/aN/aN/a Xtraview Top Up TV2005-08-31Space revoked by Channel 4 to launch More 4.
N/a696N/aN/aExchange & Mart TVDigital Television Production Company Limited2005-08-08 [90]
N/a814N/aN/aVectone MusicVectone Media Limited2005-09-02Replaced with Vectone Channel i. [91]
N/a241N/aN/aThe Soundtrack ChannelSirius Retail Television2005-09-05Replaced with Action!241
N/a180N/aN/aYou TV 3Trustar Global Media2005-09-06Returned on 4 October 2005 as You TV 2 Extra.
N/a747–754N/aN/aSky Box OfficeBSkyB2005-09-07Sky Box Office immediately reshuffled their channel numbers. [92]
N/a695N/aN/a Authentic TV 2005-09-14Replaced with Open Access.
N/a898N/aN/aBig Blue Radio Chelsea F.C. 2005-09-14
N/a259N/aN/aUnlimited TVOpen Access Group Ltd2005-09-30Sky EPG slot bought by Audi Channel. [93]
N/a636N/aN/aExpress Shopping ChannelShop America TV2005-10-03Replaced with Pitch TV. [94]
N/a696N/aN/aVectone MallVectone Media Limited2005-10-05Sky EPG slot bought by Vectone Sinhla. [95]
N/a247N/aN/aClassics TVOn-Air Systems Ltd2005-10-10Replaced with Dove Vision.
N/a241N/aN/aAction!2412005-10-26Replaced with Bonanza
N/a740N/aN/aSky Box OfficeBSkyB2005-11-27 [96]
N/a899N/aN/a The Saint Southampton FC 2005-12-01 [97]
81525123617 ITV News Channel ITV plc 2005-12-23Replaced with ITV4 and CITV.
N/a827N/aN/aATN GlobalGujarat Television Limited2005/12Sky EPG slot bought by Venus TV. [98]

2006

DTTSkyNTL:TelewestChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/a647N/a TelSell Tel Sell BV2006-01-09Sky EPG slot bought by Pitch TV Plus.
N/a860881/925 The Storm GCap Media2006-01-23Replaced with Chill. [99]
N/a336N/a Matinee Movies sit-up Ltd2006-01-31Bought by Dolphin Broadcast Services Ltd. Replaced with Movies4Men.
N/a339N/a Bad Movies sit-up Ltd2006-01-31Bought by Dolphin Broadcast Services Ltd. Replaced with ACTIONMAX.
N/a172N/a Game Network Cellcast Group 2006-02-20Replaced with Babestation.
N/a871882The MixGCap Media2006-02-20Replaced with Fun Radio. Ex-NTL only.
N/a814N/a Vectone Channel i Vectone Media Limited2006-02-20Replaced with Vectone One. [100]
N/a832N/aVectone MH1Vectone Media Limited2006-02-20Replaced with Vectone Two. [100]
N/a694N/aYour Destiny TV2006-02-20Replaced with Broadband World TV 2.
N/a214N/aL!VE TVMirror Group Newspapers2006-02-28Replaced with Babeworld.
N/a362933 The Amp CSC Media Group2006-03-01Replaced with Bliss
N/a602614/705Cartoon Network +1Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2006-03-06In order to launch Boomerang +1. Replaced with original version of Cartoon Network Too on 24 April 2006 and then Cartoonito on 24 May 2007. Was relaunched on 1 April 2014.
N/a277N/aLondon TVVisit London2006-03-14Replaced with Celebrity Shopping.
N/a613698/65/726 Toon Disney Disney-ABC Television Group2006-03-16Replaced with Disney Cinemagic
N/a640N/aSuperstore TVShopping Telly2006-04-03Replaced with The Jewellery Channel. [101]
N/a541N/aUKTV People +1UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech)2006-04-18Replaced with UKTV Drama +1 on 2 May 2006.
N/a818N/a ATN Bangla Multimedia Production Company2006-05-06 [102] Returned on 6 September 2006 when acquired by Channel S. [103]
N/a0167N/a Jazz FM GMG Radio 2006-05-06 [104]
N/a0163N/aApple FM2006-05-25 [105]
N/a0132871 PrimeTime Radio Roger De Haan 2006-06-02Ex-NTL only. [106]
N/a852N/aQuiz TVQuiz TV Limited2006-06-23
106N/aN/a YooPlay Games YooMedia2006-07-18Replaced with Virgin Radio.
N/a317715/47FilmFour WeeklyChannel Four Television Corporation2006-07-19Ceased broadcasting when the subscription service ended. Ex-NTL only. [107]
N/a822N/aDM GoldDM Digital Television Ltd2006-07-24Replaced by DM Islam. [108]
N/a672N/aGDTVOne TV plc2006/07Financial problems. [109]
N/a667N/aOne TVOne TV plc2006/07Financial problems. [109] Licence revoked by Ofcom. [110]
N/a346172/315 VH2 MTV Networks Europe2006-08-01Replaced with MTV Flux.
N/a886N/aMajestic TVCanis Channel Management Limited2006-08-08Replaced with Psychic Interactive TV
N/a674N/a Treasures.tv Treasures TV Limited2006-08-17
N/a440N/aSportsNationCanis Media2006/08
N/a202141Trouble ReloadFlextech2006-09-09Replaced with Trouble +1.
N/a771N/aDove VisionDove Vision (UK) Ltd2006-09-15
N/a799N/a Al Jazeera Arabic Al Jazeera Media Network2006-09-29 [111]
N/a841N/a Avago YooMedia2006-10-04Replaced with Gala TV.
N/a327N/a ACTIONMAX Dolphin Broadcast Services Ltd2006-10-09Replaced with Movies4Men 2.
N/a0204N/aVirgin Radio Party ClassicsSMG plc2006/10 [112]
N/a786N/aVectone UrduVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [113]
N/a794N/aVectone OneVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [113]
N/a796N/aVectone TamilVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [113]
N/a800N/aVectone BanglaVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [113]
N/a803N/aVectone PunjabVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [113]
N/a811N/aVectone SinhlaVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [113]
N/a812N/aVectone TwoVectone Media Limited2006-11-10 [113]
N/a512820South Asia WorldAsia TV Ltd2006-11-11Ex-Telewest only. [114]
N/a821N/aVectone 2UVectone Media Limited2006-11-24
504N/aN/aChannel 4 HDChannel Four Television Corporation2006-11-30 Crystal Palace only. Returned on 10 December 2007.
505N/aN/aFive HDChannel 5 Broadcasting (RTL Group)2006-11-30Crystal Palace only. Returned on 13 July 2010.
503N/a118ITV HDITV plc2006-11-30Crystal Palace and ex-Telewest only. Returned on 7 June 2008.
N/a0113961 Century Digital GMG Radio2006-12-14Station sold to GMG Radio, EPG slots retained by GCap Media and given to theJazz. [115]

2007

DTTSky Virgin TV Channel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/a854N/a Channel 854 William Hill plc & YooMedia2007-01-03
N/a444N/aAll In SportPoker Channel Limited2007-01-03
N/a916N/aLook4LoveTelevision Concepts Limited2007/01Licence revoked by Ofcom. [116]
N/a918N/aLook 4 Love 2Television Concepts Limited2007/01Went into liquidation. Licence revoked by Ofcom. [117]
N/a638N/a Price Busters TV MK Promotions2007-02-22
N/a681N/aPrice Busters TV 2MK Promotions2007-02-22
N/a524221 Discovery Wings Discovery Networks UK 2007-02-28Replaced with Discovery Turbo.
N/a615721 Discovery Kids Discovery Networks UK2007-02-28Replaced with Discovery Turbo.
N/a528228/231 Adventure One NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels)2007-03-01Replaced with National Geographic Wild.
43N/aN/a Top Up TV Promo Top Up TV2007-03-01Replaced with Setanta Sports 1.
N/a913N/aYou TV 2Trustar Global Media2007-03-01
N/a659N/a EeZee tv eeZee tv Limited2007-03-03Replaced with JML Direct TV
107N/aN/aTop Up TV ActiveTop Up TV2007-03-05
31856N/a ITV Play ITV plc2007-03-13Ceased broadcasting due to phone-in fraud scandal. [118] Replaced with ITV2 +1 on Freeview.
N/a372N/aJust FabulousJust Fabulous (UK) Limited2007-03-13
N/a193N/a Rapture TV Rapture Television plc2007-03-19Ceased broadcasting on Sky following EPG fees dispute. [119]
724N/aN/a 3C EMAP 2007-03-24
102N/aN/aTeletext CarsTeletext Ltd.2007-04-02
N/a330N/aMore 24 NBC Universal Global Networks 2007-04-02Replaced with Movies 24 +.
N/a929N/aRed Hot ClimaxRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2007-04-03
N/a931N/aRed Hot RealityRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2007-04-03
N/a221N/aTrends TVTrends TV Limited2007-04-17
N/a849N/a The Daily Quiz! Big Game TV2007-04-25
N/a809N/aApna BazaarApna Bazaar Group2007-04-30 [120]
N/a840N/a The Great Big British Quiz Play To Win TV2007-05-04
N/a483N/aPremPlus HDBSkyB2007-05-06Match rights transferred to Setanta Sports and ceased broadcasting. Replaced with Sky Sports HDX.
N/a602732 Toonami Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2007-05-24Replaced with new version of Cartoon Network Too along with launch of Cartoonito.
N/a219N/a Solent TV Island Volunteers Group2007-05-24 [23]
N/a483N/aSky Sports HDXBSkyB2007-05-26Temporary channel.
N/a631N/a IBuy IAC/HSN2007-05-28Replaced with JML Direct TV.
N/a632N/aIBuy 2IAC/HSN2007-05-28Replaced with Shop Now TV.
N/a842N/a Quiznation Optimistic Entertainment2007-05-31
N/a677N/aDeal TVDeal TV Ltd2007/05 [121]
N/a825N/aUnity Muslim TVUnity Muslim Ltd2007/06
N/a0112923 Core Radio GCap Media2007-07-03
N/a0174925 Chill GCap Media2007-07-03 [122] Returned on 3 November 2008.
N/a158N/aBonanzaOptimistic Network Limited2007-07-20Replaced with Film 24 on the same day.
N/a819N/a ARY OneWorld ARY Group2007-07-26 [123] Returned on 22 December 2007. [124]
N/a0175960 Capital Disney GCap Media2007-07-29
N/a0109919 Classic Gold GCap Media2007-08-03Replaced by Gold after merger with Capital Gold.
N/a0123859 Capital Gold GCap Media2007-08-03Replaced by Gold after merger with Classic Gold.
N/a191N/aGNTVLord Production Inc.2007-08-06Sky EPG slot bought by Peace TV
N/aN/a890Info ZoneVirgin Media2007-08-14Replaced with PIN Protection Help. Ex-Telewest only.
N/a135N/a Life TV Life TV Media2007-08-20Ceased broadcasting for Channel 4 +1.
N/a136N/a Life 24 Life TV Media2007-08-20Ceased broadcasting for Channel 4 HD.
N/a137N/a Life Showcase TV Life TV Media2007-08-20Ceased broadcasting for Film4 +1.
N/a194N/aBEN 2Greener Technology Limited2007-08-28
N/a826N/a Channel S NTV Channel S Plus Ltd2007-08-28A fire broke out at the channel's headquarters in Bangladesh on February 26, which allowed the channel to broadcast reruns of shows. [125] Sky EPG slot bought by Channel i. [126] Returned on 19 July 2008 as independent from Channel S. [127]
N/a480501 PremPlus BSkyB2007-09-11Match rights transferred to Setanta Sports and ceased broadcasting.
N/aN/a502PremPlus 2BSkyB2007-09-11Match rights transferred to Setanta Sports and ceased broadcasting. Ex-NTL only.
N/a848N/aJackpot TVPortland TV Ltd2007-09-18
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.
N/a154123 Ftn +1 Virgin Media Television2007-10-01Channel was relaunched and revamped as Virgin 1 +1 on 1 October 2007.
7290208N/a 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.
N/a522217Discovery CivilisationDiscovery Networks UK2007-11-01Replaced with Discovery Knowledge. [128]
N/a377N/a MinX CSC Media Group2007-11-22Replaced with NME TV.
N/a924N/aRed Hot WivesRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2007-11-22Replaced with Red Hot Girl Girl on Sky.
N/aN/a120Virgin Central 2Virgin Media Television2007-12-11Replaced with VTV Music on Demand.
N/a359350 Classic FM TV Open Access Group (GCap Media)2007-12-11Ex NTL only, Replaced with OMusic TV on Sky.
N/a186N/a Legal TV TV Legal Limited2007-12-17Replaced with Red TV.
N/a192N/a MKTV Milton Keynes Television Limited2007-12-21Financial problems.
N/a652N/aVector 24/7Vector Direct2007-12-27Replaced with JML Choice.
N/a656N/aShop Vector +Vector Direct2007-12-27Replaced with JML Innovation.
N/a423N/a The Golf Channel JJB Sports 2007-12-31Sky EPG slot bought by Setanta.

2008

DTTFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/aN/a832 Leonardo Sitcom Group2008-01-07Ex-Telewest only.
N/aN/a204N/aOBE TV +1OBE TV Ltd2008-01-08OBE TV's Sky EPG slot bought by DMAX, OBE TV moved to 204.
N/aN/a855N/a Quiz Call Ostrich Media (owned by iTouch)2008-01-08Ceased broadcasting before moving to Channel 5.
717N/a0127N/a Oneword Radio UBC Media2008-01-11Financial problems.
N/aN/a663N/aVinapprisVinappris Limited2008-01-11
N/aN/a832N/a DD News Rayat Television Enterprises Limited (Doordarshan)2008-01-22Sky EPG slot bought by 9X. [129] [130] Distributor entered liquidation. [131]
N/aN/a346325 MTV Flux MTV Networks Europe2008-02-01Replaced with MTV ONE +1. Sky EPG slot bought by VH1.
N/aN/a632N/aJML Direct 2JML Direct Limited2008-02-07Replaced with JML Lifestyle.
N/aN/a657N/aJML ExtraJML Direct Limited2008-02-07Replaced with JML Solutions.
N/aN/a806N/a The Musik ARY Group2008-02-22ARY OneWorld used space to increase its broadcast hours. [132]
N/aN/a805N/aDM Islam TVDM Digital Television Ltd2008-03-02Replaced with DM News Plus.
N/aN/a293N/aLiving In Spain TVRichard Browne2008-03-19
N/aN/a357N/aB4CSC Media Group2008-03-26Replaced with Flava.
N/aN/a817N/aAapna ChannelIntellivision Broadcast UK Limited2008-03-28 [133]
N/aN/a375N/aMusFlash TV2008/03
N/aN/a843N/aPokerzone TVDigital Television Production Company Ltd2008-04-07
N/aN/a0202953 Virgin Radio Groove SMG plc2008-04-17
N/aN/a549N/aDiscovery Channel +1.5Discovery Networks UK2008-04-21Replaced with Discovery Science +1.
N/aN/aN/a482Red Hot AsiansRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2008-04-22
N/aN/a205N/aFX +1Fox International Channels (News Corporation)2008-04-28Replaced with FX HD.
N/aN/a819N/a Sahara Filmy Sahara One Media and Entertainment Limited2008-04-24Sky EPG slot bought by SAB TV. [87]
N/aN/a627N/aPOP +1CSC Media Group2008-05-19Replaced with Kix!.
N/aN/a367N/aFlaunt +1CSC Media Group2008-06-04Replaced with Pop Girl +1.
N/aN/a800N/aRoA Ravensbourne 2008-06-11Temporary channel for Rave on Air 2008. Chislehurst only. [134]
N/aN/a363N/aBliss +1CSC Media Group2008-06-11Capacity used for AnimeCentral/Showcase TV.
N/aN/a197N/a Life One Life TV Media 2008-06-16Suddenly went off air. Replaced with Life.
N/aN/a654758Price CrashPrice Crash TV Ltd2008-06-17Entered administration. [135]
N/aN/a678N/aPrice Crash 2Price Crash TV Ltd2008-06-17Entered administration. [135] Sky EPG slot bought by KBC.
N/aN/a833N/a DD India Rayat Television Enterprises Limited (Doordarshan)2008-06-18Sky EPG slot bought by 9XM. [136] Distributor entered liquidation. [131]
N/aN/a148N/a Zone Reality Extra Chello Zone2008-07-01Replaced by Zone Horror +1 with Zone Thriller moving to its EPG slot. [137]
N/aN/a270N/a Performance Channel Eicom plc2008-07-01
N/aN/a803N/aDM News PlusDM Digital Television Ltd2008-07-08Sky EPG slot bought by AAP TV. [138]
N/aN/a821N/aChannel PunjabChannel Punjab UK Ltd.2008-07-09Entered liquidation. [131] [139]
18N/a360330 The Hits Box Television (Bauer Group/Channel Four Television Corporation)2008-08-15Replaced with 4Music.
N/aN/a171N/aRaj WorldwideRaj TV Limited2008-08-22
N/aN/a199N/a AnimeCentral CSC Media Group2008-08-27Replaced with Showcase TV.
N/aN/a946N/aRed Hot RawRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2008-08-28
N/aN/a947N/aRed Hot ViewersRHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2008-08-28
N/aN/a667N/aJML SolutionsJML Direct Limited2008-09-06Replaced with JML CookShop.
N/aN/a887N/aApplauseCanis Media2008-09-08Replaced with Nigeria Movies.
N/aN/a260N/a Performance Mainstreet Eicom plc2008-09-10Replaced with Rock on TV.
N/aN/a888N/aAwareness TVCanis Media2008-09-15Replaced with Ocean Finance.
N/aN/a258N/aUKTV Style +2UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Virgin Media)2008-09-15Replaced with Watch. Sky only.
N/aN/a666N/aJML InnovationJML Direct Limited2008-09-23Replaced with JML BeautyShop.
N/aN/a911N/a Playboy One Playboy Enterprises 2008-10-01Replaced with Paul Raymond TV.
N/aN/a155N/aHollywood TVHollywood Classics Movies Limited2008-10-01Sky EPG slot bought by Watch +1.
N/aN/a803N/a AAP TV Sharda International Ltd2008-10-07 [140] Returned 8 December 2008. [141]
N/aN/a257N/aSky Arts +1BSkyB2008-10-20Replaced with Sky Arts 2.
N/aN/a812N/aMana Telugu2008-10-22 [142]
N/aN/a0113961 TheJazz Global Radio2008-11-03Replaced with Chill.
N/aN/a204N/aPulse +1Portland Interactive Ltd2008-11-09Replaced with HiTV.
N/aN/a681N/aWorld Wide ShopEnterr10 Media UK Limited2008-11-19 [143]
N/aN/a375N/aScuzz +1CSC Media Group2008-11-21Sky EPG slot bought by NHK World TV.
N/aN/a207N/aPulse +30 minsPortland Interactive Ltd2008-11-24Sky EPG slot bought by OBE TV.
N/aN/a272N/a The Baby Channel Simply Media2008-11-24Replaced with Simply Movies.
N/aN/a547N/a The Business Channel LITV Limited2008-11-20Went bankrupt.
721N/a0182N/a Mojo Radio Bauer Radio2008-11-30
104N/aN/aN/aTeletext on 4Teletext Ltd.2008/11/Replaced with 1-2-1 Dating.
N/a251427N/a The Fight Network TFN Global Inc2008-12-01
N/aN/a749N/aSky Box OfficeBSkyB2008-12-01In order to launch Disney Cinemagic HD
N/aN/a180N/a Red TV TV Legal Limited2008-12-08Replaced with Brit Hits (AKA British Hits).
N/aN/a384N/a MTV ONE +2 MTV Networks Europe2008-12-16Hidden from the Sky EPG. Replaced with MTVN HD.
N/aN/a748N/aSky Box OfficeBSkyB2008-12-16In order to launch Sci Fi HD
N/aN/a456N/aSportsXchangeSportsXchange plc2008-12-17Financial problems.
N/aN/a882N/aSky VenueBSkyB2008Commercial and licensed premises only.

2009

DTTFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/a0141N/aRaaj RadioSubrung Broadcasting Ltd.2009-01-07 [144]
42N/a196N/a Nuts tv Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2009-01-15Replaced with CNN International on Freeview [145]
N/aN/a210N/aNuts tv +1Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2009-01-15 [145]
N/aN/a279N/aDiscovery Travel & Living +1Discovery Networks UK2009-01-20Replaced with Investigation Discovery.
N/a411274N/aOverseas Property TVMRI Media Ltd.2009-01-27
N/aN/a264N/a Wine TV Wine Network Inc.2009-01-21Technical problem.
N/aN/a0195N/aRadio Tatris InternationalRadio Tatras Int Ltd2009-01-25
N/aN/a653N/a TV Warehouse JML Direct Limited2009-02-02Replaced with JML Home & DIY. Returned on 11 September 2013.
N/aN/a661N/aTV Warehouse 2JML Direct Limited2009-02-02Replaced with Shop Now TV.
N/aN/a173160Trouble +1Virgin Media Television2009-02-05Replaced with Living2 +1. [146]
N/aN/a964N/a Pulse Portland Interactive Ltd2009-02-10Replaced with Dirty Talk.
N/a503379N/a Bubble Hits Creative Sounds Limited2009-02-13Financial problems. [147]
N/aN/a379N/a Bubble Hits Ireland Creative Sounds Limited2009-02-13Financial difficulties. [147]
N/aN/a260N/a Rock on TV Eicom plc2009-02-16
N/aN/a803N/a AAP TV Sharda International Ltd2009-02-19Sky EPG slot bought by Hidayat TV. [148]
N/aN/a0213N/a PRL 24 PRL 24 Ltd2009-03-01Sky EPG slot bought by Asian Star Radio. [149]
N/aN/a253N/aTravel Channel 2Travel Channel International Ltd.2009-03-02Sky EPG slot bought by Style Network.
N/aN/a666N/aJML BeautyShopJML Direct Limited2009-03-02Replaced with JML Lifestyle
N/aN/a340N/aG2 FamilyG2 Family Limited2009-03-04
N/aN/a242274Discovery Real Time ExtraDiscovery Networks UK2009-03-20Replaced with Discovery Shed.
N/aN/a448N/aArsenal ReplayArsenal F.C./Setanta Sports/Input Media2009-03-27
N/aN/a262N/a Real Estate TV Fox International Channels (News Corporation)2009-04-01Sky EPG slot bought by Chello Zone. [150]
N/aN/a263N/aReal Estate TV +1Fox International Channels (News Corporation)2009-04-01Sky EPG slot bought by Chello Zone. [150]
N/aN/a172159 Trouble Virgin Media Television2009-04-01Replaced with Living +2. [151]
N/aN/a213N/aYoung@HeartPrimeTime TV Ltd2009-04-01Replaced with Elite TV.
N/aN/a0213N/aAsian Star RadioTV Legal Limited2009-04-03 [152]
N/aN/a215N/a Brit Hits TV Legal Limited2009-04-13Replaced with Sikh Channel. [153]
N/aN/a454N/aAH TVArsenal F.C./Setanta Sports/Input Media2009-04-28
N/aN/aN/a980PPV EventVirgin Media2009-04-28Unavailable in some ex-NTL areas.
N/aN/a838N/aJaagranZee Entertainment Enterprises2009-04-30Sky EPG slot bought by Punjjabi TV.
N/aN/a811N/aZee GujaratiZee Entertainment Enterprises2009-05-01 [154]
N/aN/a0145N/aClub AsiaClub Asia (London) Ltd.2009-05-08Poor viewing figures. [155]
49N/aN/aN/aNetplay TVNetplay TV Broadcasting Limited2009-05-13Replaced with Rocks & Co. on Freeview
N/aN/a674N/aJJB Sports TVTV Sports Shop Ltd.2009-05-15JJB Sports went bankrupt
N/aN/a248267 UKTV Gardens UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Virgin Media)2009-05-19Replaced with Really. [156]
N/aN/a920481Red Hot Just 18RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2009-05-21Replaced with Viewers Wives.
N/aN/a870N/aCasino TV2009-05-23
N/aN/a0215N/aZee RadioZee Entertainment Enterprises2009-06-01Removed by Zee. [157]
N/a308341N/a Simply Movies Simply Media Ltd2009-06-15Focusing on programme production and distribution. [158]
N/aN/a0161921 The Arrow Global Radio2009-06-22Returned on 22 April 2014.
N/aN/a962N/a Bedroom TV Telecoms TV2009-06-22
N/aN/a418518 Setanta Sports News Virgin Media Television & Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [159]
34N/a423538 Setanta Sports 1 Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [159]
N/aN/a424539Setanta Sports 2Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [159]
N/aN/a429543 Setanta Golf Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. Sky EPG slot bought by ESPN. [159]
N/aN/a436540 Celtic TV Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [160]
N/aN/a438541 Rangers TV Setanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [161]
N/aN/a437N/aSetanta CommercialSetanta Sports2009-06-23Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [159]
N/aN/a957N/aLive XXXGhana Development Foundation2009-06-26Ceased broadcasting.
N/a401267N/aWedding TV +1Wedding TV Limited2009-07-01Replaced with Wedding TV Asia. [162]
N/a142N/aN/a BET HD Viacom2009-07-04Temporary channel for the BET Awards 2009. [163]
N/aN/a684N/aTron Direct 2Tron Direct Limited2009-07-08Ceased broadcasting.
N/aN/a960N/aChat BackGo Ape TV Limited2009-07-09Ceased broadcasting. Sky EPG slot given to Live 960.
N/aN/a281N/aMonte Carlo TVDigital Television Production Company Limited2009-07-28Sky EPG slot bought by LA Muscle TV.
N/aN/a330N/aAIT MovistarAfrica Independent Television2009-07-28Ceased broadcasting.
N/aN/a630N/a Nicktoonsters Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/BSkyB)2009-07-31Replaced with Nicktoons Replay. [164]
N/aN/a836N/aKBCKashmir Broadcasting Corporation Limited2009-07-31Sky EPG slot bought by Ahlebait TV. [165] [166]
N/a451884N/a Audi Channel Volkswagen Group 2009-08-01Ceased broadcasting.
N/aN/a188N/a Showcase TV CSC Media Group2009-08-03Replaced with True Entertainment.
N/aN/a794N/a DW-TV Europe ARD 2009-08-03Carriage agreement expired. Remains FTA on other satellites.
N/aN/a435542 Arsenal TV Arsenal F.C./Input Media/Setanta Sports2009-08-07Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. [167]
N/a662828N/a 9X INX Network 2009-08-11Merged with 9XM. Sky EPG slot bought by Ummah Channel. [168]
32N/aN/aN/aSmileTVCellcast Group2009-08-20
N/aN/a433N/aRacing WorldRacing Post2009-08-24Ceased broadcasting.
N/aN/a662N/aJML ChoiceJML Direct Limited2009-09-04Replaced with JML Active
N/aN/a186N/a Life All Entertainment Limited2009-09-15Ceased broadcasting.
N/aN/a331N/aWorld Movies TVRapid Eye Motion Ltd.2009-09-17Ceased broadcasting.
N/aN/a961N/aJust4UsJust4Us TV Limited2009-09-22Ceased broadcasting. Sky EPG slot bought by Climax3 – 3.
N/aN/a167N/aInformation TV 2Information TV2009-10-01Sky EPG slot bought by Quest. Returned on 8 February 2010 as Showcase.
N/aN/a935N/aSkincityTVX Europe Limited2009-10-01Sky EPG slot given to PrimeTime PPV.
N/aN/a795N/a TVE Internacional Televisión Española 2009-10-02 [169]
N/aN/a879N/aCupid TVTanla Solutions Ltd2009-10-05
N/aN/a838N/aPunjjabi TVWorld Media Connect2009-10-09Ceased broadcasting due to a technical problem. Sky EPG slot bought by Madani Channel. [170] [171]
N/aN/a0212N/aHot Digital RadioHot Digital Ltd2009-10-13
N/aN/a837N/aAT Global NetworkAT Global Ltd2009-10-16Sky EPG slot bought by Fast TV. [172] [173]
N/aN/a905N/aFilthNorthern and Shell2009-10-23Sky EPG slot given to Red Hot Mums.
21N/a358313 TMF MTV Networks Europe2009-10-26Replaced with VIVA. [174]
N/aN/aN/a931 102.5 Clyde 1 Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Uddingston regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a931 Hallam FM Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a932 97.3 Forth One Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Edinburgh and Uddingston regional headends only.
N/aN/aN/a932 Magic 999 Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Preston regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a932 Metro Radio Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a932 Radio City 96.7 Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Knowsley regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a933 96.3 Radio Aire Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a933 97.4 Rock FM Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Knowsley and Preston regional headends only.
N/aN/aN/a933 Real Radio GMG Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Edinburgh and Uddingston regional headends only.
N/aN/aN/a934 TFM Radio Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a935 Magic 1152 Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a936 Tay FM Bauer Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Edinburgh regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a937 The Pulse of West Yorkshire UTV Radio2009-10-29Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only.
302N/aN/aN/a302BBC2009-11-02Space used for HD channels in post-switchover areas. Returned on 25 July 2012.
305N/aN/aN/a305BBC2009-11-02Space used for HD channels in post-switchover areas.
N/aN/a670N/a Gems TV 3 Gems TV UK Ltd.2009-11-02
N/aN/a262N/a? TVChello Zone2009-11-09Sky EPG slot given to Food Network.
N/aN/a263N/a? TV +1Chello Zone2009-11-09Sky EPG slot given to Food Network +1.
N/a136146148 Zone Reality Chello Zone2009-11-16Replaced with CBS Reality. [175]
N/aN/a147N/aZone Reality +1Chello Zone2009-11-16Replaced with CBS Reality +1. [175]
N/a135149N/a Zone Romantica Chello Zone2009-11-16Replaced with CBS Drama. [175]
N/a137148N/a Zone Thriller Chello Zone2009-11-16Replaced with CBS Action. [175]
N/aN/a647N/aTravel Deals DirectTravel Channel International Ltd.2009-11-30Sky EPG slot bought by Rocks TV. [176]
N/aN/aN/a943 Radio City 96.7 Orion Media (Lloyds TSB Development Capital/Phil Riley)2009-11-30Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only.
N/aN/aN/a964 96.4FM BRMB Orion Group (Lloyds TSB Development Capital/Phil Riley)2009-11-30Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only.
103N/aN/aN/aTeletext CasinoTeletext Ltd.2009-12-01
N/aN/a883N/a Open Access Open Access Group2009-12-03Sky EPG slot bought by Renault TV.
N/a7260200951 Absolute Xtreme TIML Radio Limited 2009-12-04Replaced with Absolute 80s. [177]
N/aN/aN/a930Pulse FM2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a933 Heart Essex Global Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a935 Heart Bristol Global Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a936 Heart Gloucestershire Global Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a941Brunel Classic GoldGlobal Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a963 Heart Kent Global Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a974 Red Dragon FM Global Radio2009-12-07Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only.
N/aN/a672N/aTeletext Holidays TV Teletext Ltd. 2009-12-10Sky EPG slot given to Rabbit Chat.
N/aN/a0171N/a Fun Kids Folder Media2009-12-16
N/aN/a829N/a 9XM INX Network2009-12-24Sky EPG slot bought by Colors. [178] Returned on 14 February 2012. [179]
N/aN/a837N/aFast TVFast TV Ltd2009-12-31 [180]

2010

DTTFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/a956N/aLA BabesAdvanced Media Limited2010-01-04Sky EPG slot bought by Cream.
N/aN/a745–749N/aSky Box OfficeBSkyB2010-01-05
N/aN/a938–942N/a18 Plus MoviesBSkyB2010-01-05
N/aN/a907N/a Friendly TV Telecoms TV Limited2010-01-06Sky EPG slot bought by Dirty Talk.
N/aN/a963N/aHBW TVRenson Media Ltd2010-01-07
N/aN/aN/a930 BBC Radio Sheffield BBC2010-01-11Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only.
N/aN/aN/a937 BBC Radio Leeds BBC2010-01-11Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only.
N/aN/a270N/a SA Direct Southern Africa Direct 2010-01-14Sky EPG slot bought by Takbeer TV. [181]
N/aN/a0161N/aILM RadioUK Asia Media Solutions Ltd2010-01-14
310N/aN/aN/aTopUp Anytime 4Top Up TV2010-01-19
45N/aN/aN/a National Lottery Xtra Camelot Group 2010-02-01
N/aN/aN/a930 BBC Radio Newcastle BBC2010-02-04Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only. [182]
N/aN/aN/a931 BBC Tees BBC2010-02-04Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only. [182]
N/aN/a937N/aSportxxxWivesSatellite Entertainment Limited2010-02-08
N/aN/a879N/aRabbit Chat Teletext Ltd. 2010-02-23
N/aN/a651N/a Ideal World 2 Ideal Shopping Direct plc2010-03-03Replaced with Ideal Extra. [183]
N/aN/a668N/aIdeal World 3Ideal Shopping Direct plc2010-03-03Replaced with Ideal and More. [183]
N/aN/a344N/aNigeria MoviesCanis Media2010-03-05Replaced with FOBO Movies.
N/aN/aN/a945 BBC Radio Shropshire BBC2010-03-07Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only. [182]
N/aN/aN/a946 BBC Radio WM BBC2010-03-07Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only. [182]
N/aN/a202N/a NTA International Nigerian Television Authority2010-03-09Returned on 20 June 2018.
N/aN/aN/a118Virgin CentralVirgin Media Television2010-03-11Continues on demand.
N/aN/a207N/a OBE TV OBE TV Ltd2010-03-12Returned on 22 July 2010.
N/aN/a376N/a Flaunt CSC Media Group2010-03-17Replaced with Dance Nation TV. [184]
N/aN/aN/a931 BBC Radio Kent BBC2010-03-18Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only. [182]
N/aN/aN/a938 BBC Radio Bristol BBC2010-03-24Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only. [182]
N/aN/aN/a939 BBC Radio Gloucestershire BBC2010-03-24Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only. [182]
N/aN/a378N/a Rockworld TV Carnaby Media2010-03-29Sky EPG slot bought by Lava. [185]
N/aN/aN/a930 BBC Radio Lancashire BBC2010/03Ex-Telewest, Preston regional headend only. [182]
N/aN/aN/a930 BBC Radio Merseyside BBC2010/03Ex-Telewest, Knowsley regional headend only. [182]
N/a450178280 Men & Motors ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2010-04-01Replaced with ITV1 HD. [186]
N/aN/a581279 GOD Europe The Angel Foundation 2010-04-01Merged with GOD Channel. Sky EPG slot bought by Revelation TV. [187] [188]
N/aN/a592N/a Genesis Revelation TV Ltd2010-04-08Programmes moved to Revelation TV.
N/aN/a201N/a The Unexplained Channel Monster Pictures 2010-04-21Sky EPG slot bought by Showcase.
N/aN/a655N/a Thomas Cook TV Thomas Cook TV Ltd.2010-05-01Sky EPG slot bought by Jewellery Maker. [189]
N/aN/a902N/a Spice Extreme Playboy Enterprises2010-05-12Sky EPG slot bought by Tease Me TV 2.
N/aN/a624N/a Baby First TV BFTV Limited2010-05-18
N/a403279N/a Rural TV Rural TV International2010-06-02Merged with Horse & Country TV. [190]
N/aN/a683N/aShopping TVShopping TV UK Ltd2010-06-04
N/aN/a344N/aFOBO MoviesCanis 103 Ltd2010-06-07
N/aN/a948N/aTease Me 2Bang Channels Limited2010-06-09Sky EPG slot bought by ChatGirl TV2.
N/aN/a0203N/aIgnition RadioWorld Radio Network2010-06-21Sky EPG slot bought by Absolute 90s.
N/aN/a669N/a Sky Travel BSkyB2010-06-24Ceased broadcasting due to competition from the internet. [191]
N/aN/a395N/a Music Choice Music Choice Europe Ltd.2010-06-30Failed to reach an agreement with Sky over carriage fees. [192]
300N/aN/aN/a 4TVInteractive Inview Interactive Limited2010-06-29Carriage agreement expired. [193]
N/aN/a396N/aMusic Choice ExtraMusic Choice Europe Ltd.2010-06-30Failed to reach an agreement with Sky over carriage fees. [192]
90N/aN/aN/aTV News 2Cellcast Group2010-06-30Carriage agreement ended.
N/aN/a172159 Living +2 Virgin Media Television2010-07-01Replaced with Living Loves on 5 July 2010. [194]
106N/aN/aN/a Directgov Teletext Ltd.2010-07-01
89N/aN/aN/aTV NewsCellcast Group2010-07-01Carriage agreement ended. Returned on 27 October 2010.
N/aN/a740–741N/aSky Box OfficeBSkyB2010-07-01
N/aN/a261N/a Fashion TV Michel Adam Lisowski 2010-07-02
N/aN/a171N/aChannel TBCChannel 5 Broadcasting (RTL Group)2010-07-13Replaced with Five HD.
N/aN/a662N/aJML ChoiceJML Direct Ltd.2010-07-17Returned on 19 July 2010.
N/aN/a667N/aJML CookShop +JML Direct Ltd.2010-07-19Sky EPG slot given to JML Choice.
N/aN/a0194N/aFWRWorld Evangelism Bible Church2010-08-01
N/aN/a446N/a Real Madrid TV Real Madrid F.C. 2010-08-05
202N/aN/aN/aMCR Shopping 2 Guardian Media Group 2010-08-05Manchester only.
N/aN/a243281 Sky Real Lives BSkyB2010-08-19Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2. [195]
N/aN/a244N/aSky Real Lives +1BSkyB2010-08-19Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2. [195]
N/aN/a278N/aSky Real Lives HDBSkyB2010-08-19Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2. [195]
N/aN/a245282Sky Real Lives 2BSkyB2010-08-19Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2. [195]
N/a650880240 Teachers TV Education Digital Management Limited2010-08-31Budget cuts/focussing on online service. [196]
N/aN/a661N/aJML LifestyleJML Direct Ltd.2010-09-01Sky EPG slot bought by Sangat TV. [197]
N/aN/a369N/a OMusic TV Open Access Channels2010-09-01Sky EPG slot bought by Vintage TV.
N/aN/a200N/a Controversial TV Edge Media2010-09-08Returned on 1 November 2010.
N/aN/a675N/aMax TVDatel Holdings Ltd2010-09-16Still trading online only. Sky EPG slot bought by Olive TV.
N/aN/a189N/aOpen Access 2Open Access Group2010-09-21Sky EPG slot bought by Information TV +1.
N/aN/a860N/aCasino TVSmart TV Broadcasting Limited2010-09-27Sky EPG slot bought by Jackpot Games.
N/aN/a585N/aFaith World +1World Evangelism Bible Church2010-10-01Sky EPG slot bought by Sikh TV. [198]
N/aN/a911N/aElitePlayboy Enterprises2010-10-01Replaced with 40 n Naughty.
N/aN/a656N/aGems TV 2The Colourful Company Group Limited2010-10-08Began simulcasting Gems TV 1 in January 2010. Replaced with Gem Collector.
N/aN/a807N/a Aastha TV Aastha Broadcasting Network (UK) Ltd.2010-10-14Replaced with Disha. [199] Returned on 1 January 2011.
N/aN/a666N/aJML ActiveJML Direct Ltd.2010-10-18Sky EPG slot bought by Rocks & Co 1.
N/aN/a658N/aBilberry TV QVC 2010-10-25Replaced with QVC Beauty.
308N/aN/aN/aTopUp Anytime 2Top Up TV2010-11-09
N/aN/a807N/aDishaAastha Broadcasting Network (UK) Ltd.2010-11-10 [200]
N/aN/a0112919 Galaxy Yorkshire Global Radio2010-11-15Replaced with LBC News 1152 on television platforms.
728N/aN/aN/a Heart West Midlands Global Radio2010-11-15West Midlands only. Replaced with Heart London.
N/aN/a912N/aTease MeBang Channels Limited2010-11-19Licence revoked by Ofcom. [201]
N/aN/a959N/aTease Me 3Bang Channels Limited2010-11-19Licence revoked by Ofcom. [201]
98N/aN/aN/aTMTVBang Media (London) Limited2010-11-19Licence revoked by Ofcom. [201]
N/aN/a216N/aShowcase +1Information TV Limited2010-11-23Sky EPG slot bought by WTF. Returned on 1 December 2011.
N/aN/a595N/aDBNKashmiri Broadcasting Corporation2010-11-23Licence revoked by Ofcom. [202]
N/aN/a0205N/aVOT RadioVOT Radio Ltd2010-11-26Sky EPG slot bought by RCR.
N/aN/a342N/aShorts TVShorts International Ltd.2010-11-29
N/aN/a843N/aUCTVUp & Coming TV Ltd2010/11Returned on 18 January 2011.
N/aN/a950N/aLivexxxBabesSatellite Entertainment Limited2010-12-02Returned on 13 January 2011.
N/a202N/aN/a S4C2 S4C Authority2010-12-06
N/aN/a739N/aSky Box Office HD3BSkyB2010-12-13
N/a401267N/a Wedding TV Asia Wedding TV Limited2010-12-14 [203]
N/aN/a786N/a Bangla TV Bangla TV Ltd.2010/12Returned on 17 June 2011. [204]
N/aN/a997N/aSky Retail InfoBSkyB2010Commercial premises only.
N/aN/aN/a997TV Smart Card HelpVirgin Media2010Areas which were receiving new smart cards only.

2011

DTTFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/a123136 Bravo Living TV Group (BSkyB)2011-01-01Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky1. [205] [206] Sky EPG slot bought by Sky Livingit +1.
N/aN/a124137Bravo +1Living TV Group (BSkyB)2011-01-01Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky1. [205] [206] Sky EPG slot bought by FX.
N/aN/a153138 Bravo 2 Living TV Group (BSkyB)2011-01-01Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky1. [205] [206] Sky EPG slot bought by Sky 3+1.
N/aN/a867141 Challenge Jackpot Living TV Group (BSkyB)2011-01-01Sky EPG slot bought by Aastha TV. [207]
N/aN/a647N/a Rocks TV The Colourful Company Group Ltd.2011-01-01Merged with Gem Collector. Sky EPG slot bought by RetailTherapytv.
35N/aN/aN/aITV Preview 1ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2011-01-31
20N/a121119 Channel One BSkyB2011-02-01Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky3. [208] Freeview EPG slot bought by Challenge and Sky EPG slot bought by Sky Living +1.
N/aN/a122120Channel One +1BSkyB2011-02-01Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky3. [208] Sky EPG slot bought by Sky Livingit.
N/aN/a160N/a MTV Shows MTV Networks Europe2011-02-01 MTV was repositioned as an entertainment channel. Replaced with MTV Music. [209] Sky EPG slot bought by MTV +1.
N/aN/a221N/aOBE TVOBE TV Ltd2011-02-14Returned on 10 March 2011.
N/aN/a0158N/a Gaydar Radio QSoft Consulting 2011-02-18Poor listening figures. [210]
N/aN/a663N/aStop + Shop Thane International Inc. 2011-02-22
N/aN/a960N/aLive 960Hoppr Entertainment Limited2011-03-03Licence revoked by Ofcom. [211]
N/aN/a922N/aCreamRHF Productions Ltd2011-03-14Returned on 12 June 2012.
N/aN/a889N/aSky Insider HDBSkyB2011-03-30Returned on 5 May 2011.
N/aN/a273N/aLuxury Life HDLuxury Broadcasting Limited2011-03-31
N/aN/a861N/a Gala TV Gala Coral Group 2011-04-01 [212]
N/aN/a157N/a Film 24 Wicked TV2011-04-04Purchased by Sony Pictures Television. Sky EPG slot bought by Sony Entertainment Television. [213]
N/aN/a190N/aOpen Access 3Open Access Group2011-04-04Sky EPG slot bought by Sony Entertainment Television +1. [214]
N/aN/a659N/a Shop on TV Jungle.uk.com Ltd. 2011-04-06Sky EPG slot bought by PaversShoes.tv. [215]
N/aN/a452N/a Rush HD Rainbow Media 2011-04-07
N/aN/a953485 Gay TV RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2011-04-07Replaced with Flirt TV on Sky.
202N/aN/aN/aMANCHESTERLOVEGuardian Media Group2011-04-27Manchester only. Removed to provide bandwidth for Movies4Men to launch in Manchester only.
N/aN/a843N/aUCTVUp & Coming TV Ltd2011-04-30Returned on 3 June 2011.
N/aN/a682N/aEntrepreneur ChannelEntrepreneur Channel plc2011-05-18
45N/aN/aN/a452011-05-18Failed to launch.
N/aN/a860N/aJackpot GamesCC Media TV Limited2011-05-19Sky EPG slot bought by SonLife Broadcasting Network.
8N/aN/aN/a TeleG SDN Ltd (ITV plc)2011-05-23Removed in favour of BBC Alba. [216]
90N/aN/aN/aTV NewsCellcast Group2011-05-31
N/aN/a931N/a Hustler TV UK Broadcasting (UK) Ltd.2011-06-01Sky EPG slot bought by xxXpanded TV.
N/aN/a933N/aGirls Gone WildBroadcasting (Gaia) Ltd.2011-06-01Sky EPG slot bought by Flirt TV 2.
N/aN/a934N/aAmateur BabesBroadcasting (Gaia) Ltd.2011-06-01Sky EPG slot bought by Gay Chat TV.
N/aN/aN/a523Eurosport 3DTF1 Group2011-06-06Temporary channel for the 2011 French Open. [217] Returned on 27 May 2012.
N/a809667N/aJML ChoiceJML Direct Ltd.2011-06-15Freesat and Sky EPG slots given to JML Cookshop.
109N/aN/aN/aMobilizerTeletext Ltd.2011-07-11
N/aN/a956N/aRed Hot 40+RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell)2011-08-01Sky EPG slot bought by Holiday+Cruise.
N/aN/a0168N/a Amar Radio Amar Radio2011-08-15
N/aN/a836N/a Ahlebait TV Ahlebait TV Network Ltd2011-09-01Returned on 12 December 2011.
N/aN/a848N/aSikh TVSikh Media Limited2011-09-02
N/aN/a221N/aOBE TVOBE TV Ltd2011-09-12Returned on 19 October 2011.
N/a209507N/a NHK World NHK 2011-10-01Decided to broadcast in HD only to reduce costs. [218] [219] Sky EPG slot given to NHK World HD.
N/aN/a797N/aSouth For YouSouth For You Limited2011-10-10Sky EPG slot bought by UMP Movies. [220] [221]
N/aN/a885N/aWatchmeTV.TVForenzquick UK Limited2011-10-12Sky EPG slot bought by Psychic Line.
N/aN/a950N/aLivexxxBabesSatellite Entertainment Limited2011-10-12Sky EPG slot bought by Red Light 4. Returned on 13 March 2012.
N/aN/a908N/a Babeworld.tvBabeworld TV Limited2011-10-22Licence revoked by Ofcom. [222]
N/aN/a949N/a House of Fun House of Fun Television Limited2011-10-22Licence revoked by Ofcom. [222]
N/aN/a952N/aThe Other SideForenzquick UK Limited2011-10-22Licence revoked by Ofcom. [222]
N/aN/a221N/aOBE TVOBE TV Ltd2011-10-28Continued to broadcast off the EPG until 17 November 2011.
N/aN/a231N/aRosaPBS UK LLC2011-11-01Replaced with PBS UK. [223] Sky EPG slot given to Information TV in part exchange for the channel 166 slot.
N/aN/a277N/aDiva TV +1Universal Networks International2011-11-01Sky EPG slot bought by 9XM. [224]
N/aN/a932N/a100% BabesBroadcasting (Gaia) Ltd.2011-11-01Sky EPG slot bought by Elite TV 4.
N/aN/a0184N/a NME Radio IPC Media 2011-12-05Sky EPG slot bought by Shop Radio.
N/aN/a879N/aFlirt 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
N/aN/a835N/a Supreme Master TV Supreme Master Television Limited2012-01-03Sky EPG slot bought by Elite TV 3.
N/aN/a734–739N/aSky Movies Box OfficeBSkyB2012-01-04
N/a516382N/a NME TV CSC Media Group2012-01-05Replaced with Chart Show TV +1. [225]
N/aN/aN/a555TiVo PPV EventsVirgin Media2012-01-12
N/aN/a0205N/aRCRRainbow Christian Radio Limited2012-01-13Sky EPG slot bought by WRN Arabic.
N/aN/a515N/a Press TV IRIB 2012-01-20Licence revoked by Ofcom. [226]
N/aN/a273N/a Luxury Life Luxury Broadcasting Limited2012-01-24Returned on 1 March 2012.
N/aN/a275N/a Body in Balance Body in Balance Ltd2012-02-13Entered administration. [227] Sky EPG slot bought by LivexxxBabes.
N/aN/a864N/a Sky Bet BSkyB2012-02-13
N/aN/a934N/aGay Chat TVNorthern & Shell2012-02-13Sky EPG slot bought by The Dept Store.
N/aN/a269164 Diva TV Universal Networks International (NBCUniversal)2012-02-14Programmes moved to the Style Network. [228] Sky EPG slot bought by More4 +2.
N/aN/aN/a554PPV Live Events HelpVirgin Media2012-02-15
N/aN/a130159 Sky Living Loves BSkyB2012-02-21Sky EPG slot given to Sky Arts 2. [229]
N/aN/a920N/aFilthNorthern & Shell2012-02-28Replaced with Reality Hub. Returned on 12 June 2012.
N/aN/a183155 Current TV Current Media, Inc.2012-03-12Failed distribution renegotiations with Sky. [230] Sky EPG slot bought by Sony Entertainment Television +1.
306N/aN/aN/aChannel ZeroElectra Entertainment Limited2012/03
N/aN/a189N/aInformation TV +1Information TV Limited2012-04-02Sky EPG slot bought by Men&Movies.
N/aN/a850N/a Desh TV Desh TV Limited2012-04-03
N/aN/a834N/a NTV Runners TV Ltd2012-04-14Replaced with Channel 9 UK. [231] Returned on 30 April 2012. [232]
189N/aN/aN/aAdult SectionDTT Multiplex Operators Ltd2012-04-16Made redundant after the split Adult category was merged into one.
199N/aN/aN/aAdult SectionDTT Multiplex Operators Ltd2012-04-16Made redundant after the split Adult category was merged into one.
200N/aN/aN/a Channel M Guardian Media Group 2012-04-16Manchester only. [233]
N/aN/a888N/a Ocean Finance Ocean Finance and Mortgages Ltd2012-04-16
N/aN/a680N/a Screenshop 2 Bid Shopping2012-04-29
N/a306325N/a Movies4Men 2 Sony Pictures Television 2012-05-02Replaced with Sony Movie Channel, which swapped Sky EPG slots with Movies4Men. [234]
N/a307326N/aMovies4Men 2 +1Sony Pictures Television2012-05-02Replaced with Sony Movie Channel +1, which swapped Sky EPG slots with Movies4Men +1. [234]
N/aN/a582N/aWonderfulCrown News Corporation plc2012-05-03
N/aN/a0205N/aWRN ArabicWRN Broadcast2012-05-03Sky EPG slot bought by Kanshiradio.
N/a516382N/a Chart Show TV +1 CSC Media Group2012-05-30Replaced with BuzMuzik. [235]
N/aN/a235N/aShowcase +1Information TV Limited2012-06-06Returned on 9 May 2013.
N/aN/a919N/aRed Hot FetishNorthern & Shell2012-06-12Replaced with Filth.
N/aN/a920N/aReality HubNorthern & Shell2012-06-12Replaced with Cream.
N/aN/a904N/aTVX AmateurNorthern & Shell2012-06-15Sky EPG slot given to Red Hot Amateur.
N/aN/a269N/a More4 +2 Channel Four Television Corporation2012-06-26Replaced with 4seven, which swapped Sky EPG slots with Channel 4 HD.
N/a986N/aN/aTeletextTeletext Ltd.2012-06-28
N/aN/a714–733N/aSky 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.
N/aN/a881N/aPub ChannelBSkyB2012-07-02Temporarily closed to free Sky EPG slots for the BBC's Olympics channels. Returned on 15 August 2012.
N/aN/a211N/a 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. [236] Replaced with Bio. +1.
N/aN/a364338 Q TV Box Television (Bauer Group/Channel Four Television Corporation)2012-07-03Replaced with Heat. [237]
N/aN/a885N/aPsychic LinePlayboy Enterprises2012-07-03Replaced with Red Light Rio.
N/aN/a831N/a Imagine Dil Se Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner)2012-07-06Poor viewing figures in India. [238] Sky EPG slot bought by Rishtey. [239]
N/aN/a412522 Eurosport HD TF1 Group2012-07-25Replaced with British Eurosport HD. [240]
N/aN/a918N/aCreamNorthern & Shell2012-07-26
N/aN/a231N/aThe Africa Channel +1The Africa Channel Limited2012-07-30Replaced with eNCA Africa. [241] Sky EPG slot bought by Sky Atlantic HD.
302N/aN/aN/a302BBC2012-08-13Temporary channel for the 2012 Summer Olympics. [242]
304N/aN/aN/a301 HDBBC2012-08-13Temporary channel for the 2012 Summer Olympics. [243]
N/a151–174450–473574–597BBC Olympics 1–24BBC2012-08-13Temporary channels for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Channels 1-8 returned on 1 August 2016. [242]
N/a151–174474–497550–573BBC Olympics 1 HD-24 HDBBC2012-08-13Temporary channels for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Channels 1-8 returned on 1 August 2016. [242]
N/a150N/aN/aBBC Olympics Red ButtonBBC2012-08-13Temporary channel for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
N/aN/aN/a523Eurosport 3DTF1 Group2012-08-13Temporary channel for the 2012 French Open and 2012 Summer Olympics. [244]
N/aN/a595N/aPraise TVDestiny Broadcasting Network Europe Limited2012-08-13Licence revoked by Ofcom. [245]
62N/aN/aN/aTV StarsCellcast Group2012-08-14Failed to launch.
90N/aN/aN/aTV NewsCellcast Group2012-08-14Failed to launch.
N/aN/a198N/a Sumo TV Cellcast Group2012-08-21Sky EPG slot bought by Horror Channel. [246]
N/aN/a0177N/a Chill Global Radio2012-08-24
304N/aN/aN/aC4 Paralympics ExtraChannel Four Television Corporation2012-09-10Temporary channel for the 2012 Summer Paralympics. [247]
N/a150–152450–452553–555C4 Paralympics Extra 1–3Channel Four Television Corporation2012-09-10Temporary channels for the 2012 Summer Paralympics. [247]
N/a150–152453–455550–552C4 Paralympics Extra 1 HD-3 HDChannel Four Television Corporation2012-09-10Temporary channels for the 2012 Summer Paralympics. [247]
N/aN/a0206N/a Record Brazil Record TV Ltd 2012-09-10
N/aN/a928N/aFlirt TV 2Northern & Shell2012-09-20Sky EPG slot bought by Klear TV.
84N/aN/aN/aAl 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. [248]
201N/aN/aN/aTeletext HolidaysTeletext Ltd.2012-10-01Focusing on website and connected TV apps. [249] Replaced with Holidays TV. [250]
N/aN/a630N/aNicktoons ReplayNickelodeon UK (Viacom International Media Networks Europe/BSkyB)2012-10-02Replaced with Nick Jr. +1.
N/aN/a943N/aBabe GuidePlayboy Enterprises2012-10-03
N/aN/a387N/aRamp'dGlobal Music Television (Global Radio)2012-10-11Replaced with Heart TV.
N/aN/a388N/aRamp'd +2Global Music Television (Global Radio)2012-10-11Replaced with Capital TV.
N/aN/a193N/a HiTV HiTV Ltd.2012-10-12Returned on 12 December 2012.
N/aN/a851N/a9XM 9X Media 2012-10-12Licence revoked by Ofcom. [251] [252] Returned on 8 November 2012. [253]
N/aN/a843N/aUCTVUp & Coming TV Ltd2012-10-26Replaced with SAMAA TV. [254]
N/aN/a338445 Cinémoi Mint Group2012-11-13
N/aN/a808802 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. [255] [256] Returned on 3 July 2013.
N/aN/a0176N/aAmrit BaniAmrit Bani Radio2012-11-27Financial difficulties. [257]
230N/aN/aN/a Vision2 Vision2472012-11-30Licensing issue with Ofcom. [258]
105N/aN/aN/a S4C Clirlun S4C Authority 2012-12-01Wales only. Cost-saving measure following cuts to S4C's public funding. [259] Space given to Channel 4 HD in Wales.
N/aN/a753N/aSky Movies Box Office HD2BSkyB2012-12-03
N/aN/a934N/aRed Light RioPlayboy Enterprises2012-12-05Sky EPG slot given to GirlGirl.
205N/aN/aN/aMail Travel TVAssociated Newspapers2012-12-07Space given to Holidays TV. [260]
N/aN/a853N/a UMP Stars UTV Software Communications2012-12-23Poor viewing figures. [261]
N/aN/a883N/aRenault TV Renault 2012-12-31
N/aN/a0156N/aCalvary Chapel Radio Calvary Chapel 2012-12-31

2013

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/a756–761N/aSky Movies Box OfficeBSkyB2013-01-03
N/aN/a193N/aHiTVHiTV Ltd.2013-01-15
N/aN/a667N/aJML CookshopJML Direct Ltd.2013-01-18Sky EPG slot bought by Sparkle TV.
N/aN/a917N/aFilthNorthern & Shell2013-01-24Sky EPG slot bought by The Mall. Returned on 20 November 2013.
N/aN/a0142N/a RTÉ Radio 1 Extra Raidió Teilifís Éireann 2013-01-31 [262]
179N/aN/aN/aBluebird TVVervloet Management & Beheer2013-02-06Failed to launch. [263]
N/aN/a822N/a Music India Media Worldwide Pvt. Ltd.2013-02-18Sky EPG slot bought by PTC Punjabi. [264] Returned on 1 November 2024. [265]
N/aN/a830N/aSunrise TVSunrise TV Ltd.2013-02-27 [266]
N/aN/aN/a974 Sunrise Radio Sunrise Radio Group 2013-03-01Removed from Sky on 27 February 2013. [266] Cost-saving measure. [267]
N/aN/a0187N/aPunjabi RadioSunrise Radio Group2013-03-05Cost-saving measure. [267] [268]
N/a907N/aN/a BoxOffice365 British Internet Broadcasting Company2013-03-11 [269]
N/aN/a0159N/a Family Radio Family Stations Inc. 2013-03-15
N/aN/a0173N/a Kismat Radio Sunrise Radio Group2013-03-19Cost-saving measure. [267] [270]
102/852109169187 BBC HD BBC2013-03-25Replaced with BBC Two HD on 26 March 2013. [271]
N/aN/a622728 Disney Cinemagic Disney-ABC Television Group2013-03-27Content licensed to BSkyB to create Sky Movies Disney, which later launched on 28 March 2013. [272]
N/aN/a628N/aDisney Cinemagic +1Disney-ABC Television Group2013-03-27Content licensed to BSkyB to create Sky Movies Disney, which later launched on 28 March 2013. [272]
N/aN/a631N/aDisney Cinemagic HDDisney-ABC Television Group2013-03-27Content licensed to BSkyB to create Sky Movies Disney, which later launched on 28 March 2013. [272]
N/aN/a311411Sky 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. [273]
N/aN/a340441Sky 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. [273]
871N/a240271 Discovery Real Time Discovery Networks Western Europe2013-04-30Replaced with TLC. Sky EPG slot given to Discovery Home & Health. [274]
N/aN/a241272Discovery Real Time +1Discovery Networks Western Europe2013-04-30Replaced with TLC +1. Sky EPG slot given to Discovery Home & Health +1. [274]
N/aN/a265273 Discovery Travel & Living Discovery Networks Western Europe2013-04-30Replaced with Investigation Discovery +1. [274]
N/aN/a195N/a DMAX +2 Discovery Networks Western Europe2013-04-30Sky EPG slot given to TLC +1. [274]
N/aN/a914N/a Extreme Playboy Enterprises2013-04-30Sky EPG slot given to Climax.
N/aN/a934N/aGirlGirlPlayboy Enterprises2013-04-30
N/a809653N/aJML LivingJML Direct Ltd.2013-05-01Replaced with The Boutique. [275] Returned on 13 May 2013.
N/a804657N/a Pitch World Pitch World Ltd.2013-05-01Entered administration. Replaced by Discount TV. [276]
N/aN/a824N/a AAG TV Independent Media Corporation 2013-05-03Replaced with Geo Tez. [277]
N/aN/a445N/aSailing 1 BT Group 2013-05-03Replaced with BT Sport 1. [278]
N/aN/a447N/aSailing 2BT Group2013-05-03Replaced with BT Sport 2. [278]
N/aN/a531236 Military History A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/BSkyB)2013-05-04Replaced with H2. [279]
716N/aN/aN/a Q Radio Bauer Radio2013-05-07Replaced with Kisstory. [280]
N/aN/a871N/aGayXchangeEuro Digital Corporation Limited2013-05-09
54/55N/a642N/a Argos TV Argos Limited (Home Retail Group)2013-05-13Sky EPG slot given to JML Living. Removed from Freesat on 9 May. [281]
N/aN/a198N/a 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.
N/aN/a266N/a Wedding TV Creamdove Limited2013-05-21
N/a803646N/a Pitch TV Pitch World Ltd.2013-05-22Entered administration. Replaced by Armchair Shop. [276]
N/aN/a851N/a9XM9X Media2013-05-31Low audience ratings. [282]
N/aN/a237N/a True Entertainment +1 CSC Media Group2013-06-04Replaced by True Drama. [283] Returned on 3 April 2014.
N/aN/a0185N/a Spectrum Radio Spectrum Radio Ltd2013-06-07Replaced by Diamond Radio.
N/aN/a798811 Zee Café Zee Entertainment Enterprises2013-06-10Replaced by Lamhe. [284]
N/aN/a430N/a Premier Sports Xtra Premier Media2013-06-13Great Britain only. Sky EPG slot sold to the Muslim World Network.
792N/aN/aN/aR13Ravensbourne2013-06-13Temporary channel for The Degree Show 2013. South east London only. [285]
793N/aN/aN/aR13 HDRavensbourne2013-06-13Temporary channel for The Degree Show 2013. South east London only. [285]
N/aN/a919N/aDirty TalkNorthern & Shell2013-06-17Sky EPG slot sold to TVC News. Returned on 20 November 2013.
N/aN/a817N/a Sahara One Sahara One Media and Entertainment Ltd.2013-07-02Sky EPG slot sold to ABP News. [286]
N/aN/a534206 Blighty UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Scripps Networks Interactive)2013-07-05Replaced by Drama. [287]
302982N/a992 BBC Red Button 2 BBC2013-07-08"Best of" service launched in June 2013 off the Sky EPG, then closed the following month.
N/a983N/a993BBC Red Button 3BBC2013-07-08"Best of" service launched in June 2013 off the Sky EPG, then closed the following month.
N/aN/a656N/a TGGC Outlet Genuine Gemstone Company2013-07-15Replaced with High Street Xtra.
232901N/aN/aThe SpaceBBC/Arts Council England 2013-07-15Scuzz and itself were replaced with Chart Show Dance on Freesat. [288]
174N/aN/aN/a Babestation Cellcast Group2013-07-19Ceased broadcasting due to regulatory pressure, moved to an online only model. [289] Differed from the satellite channel.
N/aN/a629N/a Pop Girl +1 CSC Media Group2013-07-22Replaced by Kix Power. [290]
N/aN/a0209N/a Yorkshire Radio Leeds United A.F.C. 2013-07-30 [291]
N/aN/a426531 ESPN America ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation)2013-08-01Purchased by BT Group. [292] Sky EPG slot given to BT Sport 1 HD.
N/aN/a427N/aESPN America HDESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation)2013-08-01Purchased by BT Group. [292] Sky EPG slot given to BT Sport 2 HD.
N/aN/a425533 ESPN Classic ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation)2013-08-01 [292]
712N/aN/aN/a Smash Hits Radio Bauer Radio2013-08-05Replaced with KissFresh. [293]
N/aN/a519N/aArise NewsArise Media UK Limited2013-08-07Returned on 10 October 2013.
N/aN/a570N/aArise News HDArise Media UK Limited2013-08-07Sky EPG slot bought by BBC News HD.
N/aN/a318417 TCM 2 Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2013-08-13Replaced with TCM +1. [294]
N/aN/a677N/aCelebrity Shop Guthy-Renker UK Ltd. 2013-08-29Sky EPG slot sold to Alexcasino.
N/aN/a200N/a Controversial TV Edge Media2013-08-30Sky EPG slot bought by TLC +2.
N/aN/a665746 Bid Plus Bid Shopping2013-09-01
N/aN/a657N/aDiscount TVTV Discount Store Limited2013-09-10Replaced with TV Warehouse.
N/aN/a197N/aBio. +1A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting)2013-09-16Replaced with Lifetime +1.
N/aN/a232N/aKlear TVMillenium Media House Limited2013-09-18
N/aN/a0184N/aStar Beats2013-09-24
N/aN/aN/aN/aRadio Caroline2013-10-01Ceased broadcasting on satellite due to financial problems.
N/a809642N/aJML LivingJML Direct TV2013-10-01Replaced with The Store.
177N/aN/aN/aBabestation 2Cellcast Group2013-10-12
N/aN/a935N/aNorthern BirdsSatellite Entertainment Ltd.2013-10-17Closed due to Satellite Entertainment Ltd. entering administration. Sky EPG slot bought by Dirty Talk.
N/aN/a936N/aEssex BabesSatellite Entertainment Ltd.2013-10-17Closed due to Satellite Entertainment Ltd. entering administration. Sky EPG slot bought by Fantasy.
N/aN/a940N/aSportxxxGirlsSatellite Entertainment Ltd.2013-10-17Closed due to Satellite Entertainment Ltd. entering administration. Sky EPG slot bought by Filth.
N/aN/a942N/aLivexxxBabesSatellite Entertainment Ltd.2013-10-17Closed due to Satellite Entertainment Ltd. entering administration. Sky EPG slot bought by Flirt TV.
N/aN/a378N/a Greatest Hits TV UltimateHits Limited2013-10-23Replaced with NOW Music.
206N/aN/aN/a Sky Text BSkyB2013-10-30Red button functionality removed on DTT and Sky platforms. Placeholder removed on 3 December 2013 on DTT.
304N/aN/aN/aTopUp Anytime1Top Up TV2013-10-31Removed with closure of Top Up TV.
305N/aN/aN/aTopUp Anytime3Top Up TV2013-10-31
306N/aN/aN/aTopUp Anytime5Top Up TV2013-10-31
307N/aN/aN/aTopUp Anytime6Top Up TV2013-10-31
N/aN/a273N/aLuxury LifeLuxury Broadcasting Limited2013-11-01
N/aN/a156N/aBio.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.
N/aN/a786N/a Bangla TV 2013-12-03Removed for the festive season. Returned on 10 February 2014.
N/aN/a596N/aSonLife Broadcasting NetworkJimmy Swaggart Ministries2013-12-06Removed for the festive season. Returned on 16 January 2014.
N/aN/a253285Style NetworkNBCUniversal2013-12-09Replaced with E! +1, which swapped Sky EPG slots with E! HD.
N/aN/a857N/aMuslim World Network2013-12-13Removed for the festive season. Returned on 10 February 2014 as TV99.
N/aN/a498N/aPrimetimeNorthern & Shell2013-12-21Licence transferred to SonLife Broadcasting Network.

2014

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/a940N/aFilthNorthern & Shell2014-01-13Replaced with Play TV 2.
N/aN/a313N/aMGM HDMGM Holdings2014-01-15Content licensed to BSkyB.
50N/aN/aN/aMarketplaceTopUp TV2014-02-01Capacity handed back to Channel 5 and now used for Channel 5 +24.
N/a132219152 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.
N/aN/a940N/aPlay TV 2Northern & Shell2014-02-07
N/aN/a823N/a JeemTV Al Jazeera Media Network 2014-02-18Financial problems.
302982978992BBC Red Button 2BBC2014-02-24Temporary channel for the 2014 Winter Olympics.
N/aN/a193N/aShowcase +1Information TV Ltd.2014-02-27Replaced with ITV4 Plus.
N/aN/a602705 Cartoon Network Too Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner)2014-04-01Replaced by Cartoon Network +1.
N/a505372N/a 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.
N/aN/a442N/aTrace 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.
N/aN/a0146N/a 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.
N/aN/a995N/aSky Channel 995British Sky Broadcasting2014-04-30
N/aN/a193N/aITV4 PlusITV Digital Channels Ltd. (ITV plc)2014-05-07Replaced with ITV Encore.
N/aN/a938N/aFlirt TVNorthern & Shell2014-05-18Returned on 19 November 2014.
N/aN/a935N/aDirty TalkNorthern & Shell2014-06-02
N/aN/a295N/aInformation TV +1Information TV Ltd.2014-06-12Replaced with Showcase 3. Returned on 29 July 2014.
N/a690587N/aInspirationThe Inspiration Network2014-06-16Returned on 22 July 2014.
N/aN/a834N/a Channel 9 UK Runners TV Ltd.2014-06-27Replaced with Iqra Bangla.
N/a986986996BBC Red Button HDBBC2014-07-07Temporary channel for the 2014 Wimbledon Championships and Glastonbury Festival. Returned on 21 July 2014.
N/aN/a629N/a Kix + CSC Media Group2014-07-14Replaced with Pop +1.
N/aN/a936N/aFantasyNorthern & Shell2014-07-28
N/aN/a875N/aShowcase 3Information TV Limited2014-07-29Replaced with Information TV +1.
N/aN/a870N/aDating ChannelEuro Digital Corporation Limited2014-08-01Sky EPG slot bought by Babes From TV.
N/a980980990BBC 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.
N/a983983993BBC Red Button 3BBC2014-08-04Temporary channel for the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, Glastonbury Festival and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
N/a984984994BBC Red Button 4BBC2014-08-04Temporary channel for the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, Glastonbury Festival and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
N/a985985995BBC Red Button 5BBC2014-08-04Temporary channel for the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, Glastonbury Festival and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
N/a986986996BBC Red Button HDBBC2014-08-04Temporary channel for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
N/aN/a916N/aCheeky ChatNorthern & Shell2014-08-07
N/aN/a449N/aThe Active ChannelActive Channel Limited2014-10-08
N/aN/a932N/aRed Light 3Playboy Enterprises2014-10-14Sky EPG slot bought by Fashion One.
N/aN/a863N/aSmart Live CasinoSmart TV Broadcasting Ltd2014-10-16
N/a141190N/aBET +1Viacom2014-11-04Sky EPG slot given to 5* +1.
N/aN/a842N/aTV99East and West Entertainment2014-11-26Removed for the festive season. Returned on 22 December 2014.
N/aN/a841N/a Zee News Zee Entertainment Enterprises2014-12-05
N/aN/a946N/aFlirt TVNorthern & Shell2014-12-05
N/aN/a596N/aACBNACBN 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
3N/a103103ITV Central SouthITV plc2015-02-02Merged with ITV Meridian - seen in the Oxford area.
3N/a103103ITV Central South WestITV plc2015-02-02Merged with ITV Central West - seen in Herefordshire area.
N/aN/a0188N/aInsight Radio2015-02-09Replaced by Absolute Radio 70s
N/aN/a596N/aACBNACBN International Ltd.2015-02-24
N/aN/a997N/aSky HD Retail InfoSky plc2015-02-27
N/aN/a861N/a SkyPoker.com Sky plc2015-03-20Great Britain only.
N/aN/a864N/aAlexcasinoMonte Carlo Ltd.2015-03-20
N/aN/a913N/aRed Light 2Playboy Enterprises2015-03-26Sky EPG slot given to My Ex-Girlfriends.
N/a809652N/aBeachBodyJML Direct TV2015-03-30Sky EPG slot bought by TJC.
N/aN/a890N/aPsychics LiveTxt Me TV Limited2015-03-31
N/aN/a944N/aCruzr TVTxt Me TV Limited2015-03-31
N/aN/a795811LamheZee Entertainment Enterprises2015-04-02Replaced with &TV.
N/aN/a942N/aSwitch TVNorthern & Shell2015-04-07Sky EPG slot bought by Sin TV.
N/aN/a582N/a TBN Europe Trinity Broadcasting Network2015-04-17Replaced with TBN UK (which launched on Freeview on 5 January).
N/aN/a254N/aFABULOUS TVFitness & Beauty TV2015-04-23
N/aN/a920N/aElectricBLUENorthern & Shell2015-04-30
N/aN/a921N/aGirl Next DoorNorthern & Shell2015-04-30
N/aN/a922N/aViewers' WivesNorthern & Shell2015-04-30Returned on 7 January 2016 as a rebrand of Red Hot Amateur.
N/aN/a923N/aXXXCESSNorthern & Shell2015-04-30
N/aN/a198N/a Reality TV CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership2015-05-05Sky EPG slot given to TruTV.
N/aN/a457N/a Angling TV BT Group2015-05-18Placeholder channel. Replaced with BT Preview.
N/aN/a265N/aInformation TV +1Information TV Limited2015-05-29
N/aN/a238N/aShowcase +1Information TV Limited2015-06-01Replaced with Property Show.
306N/a130283Sky Arts 2Sky plc2015-06-09Merged with Sky Arts 1 to form a single channel. Sky EPG slot bought by Sky1 +1.
N/aN/a262284Sky Arts 2 HDSky plc2015-06-09Merged with Sky Arts 1 HD to form a single channel.
N/aN/a170N/a Sky 3D Sky plc2015-06-09Sky EPG slot bought by Sky Atlantic +1.
N/aN/a0185N/aDiamond RadioSpectrum Radio Ltd2015-06-16Replaced with Ahomka Radio.
N/aN/a584N/aUCB TV United Christian Broadcasters 2015-07-01Removed by United Christian Broadcasters.
N/aN/a0125914UCB UKUnited Christian Broadcasters2015-07-01Removed by United Christian Broadcasters. Replaced with Apni Awaz.
N/aN/a0134N/aUCB BibleUnited Christian Broadcasters2015-07-01Removed by United Christian Broadcasters.
N/aN/a0135N/aUCB GospelUnited Christian Broadcasters2015-07-01
N/aN/a0136N/aUCB InspirationUnited Christian Broadcasters2015-07-01
N/aN/a662N/aEqual WorldEqual World Foundation2015-07-03Sky EPG slot bought by High Street TV 2.
N/a980980990BBC Red Button HDBBC2015-07-14Temporary channel for the 2015 Wimbledon Championships.
N/a982982992BBC Red Button 2BBC2015-07-14
N/a983983993BBC Red Button 3BBC2015-07-14
N/a984N/a994BBC Red Button 4BBC2015-07-14
N/a985N/a995BBC Red Button 5BBC2015-07-14
N/a986N/a996BBC Red Button 6BBC2015-07-14
N/aN/a852N/aRamadan TVInformation TV Limited2015-07-20Temporary channel.
N/aN/a261N/aTrue Entertainment +1Sony Pictures Television2015-08-17Sky EPG slot bought by Showcase. Replaced with AMC from BT. Returned on 30 September 2016.
N/aN/a931N/aHot Chat TVTxt Me TV Limited2015-08-26
N/aN/a943N/aFlirt and ChatPlayboy Enterprises2015-08-26
N/aN/a663N/aJVP ProductsThe Broadcast House Limited2015-08-27Replaced with Hochanda.
N/aN/a720–731N/aSky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2015-09-01
N/aN/a754N/aSky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2015-09-01
N/aN/a755N/aSky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2015-09-01
N/aN/a209293 The Africa Channel International The Africa Channel plc2015-09-29
N/a604626N/aPop GirlSony Pictures Television2015-10-01Replaced by Kix +1.
N/aN/a0146N/aThe ArrowGlobal Group2015-10-01Replaced with Smooth Extra.
N/aN/a274N/aProperty Show +3Information TV Limited2015-10-05
N/aN/a942N/aSing TVRelativity Marketing Ltd2015-10-19
N/aN/a854N/aUmmah Channel +1Ummah Channel Ltd2015-11-11Replaced with Muslim Ummah.
N/aN/a376N/a Bliss Sony Pictures Television2015-11-27

2016

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/a272N/aProperty Show +2Information TV Limited2016-01-07
N/aN/a849N/aIslam TV UrduEsplanade Vale Media Ltd2016-01-11Replaced with TV One.
N/aN/a389N/a Planet All Around the World Productions 2016-01-18
N/aN/a252N/a?TV AMC Networks International Zone 2016-01-26Sky EPG slot bought by Wellbeing Network.
N/aN/a358N/a MTV Live Viacom International Media Networks Europe2016-02-15Replaced with MTV Music +1.
7106115106 BBC Three BBC2016-02-15Became an online TV channel on 16 February 2016. Returned on 1 February 2022.
105147210163BBC Three HDBBC2016-02-15Became an online TV channel on 16 February 2016. Returned on 1 February 2022.
N/aN/a0124921 LBC News 1152 Global Radio2016-02-29Replaced with Heart Extra, which swapped Sky EPG slots with LBC.
N/aN/a862N/a SuperCasino Netplay TV Broadcasting Ltd2016-03-02Great Britain only.
N/aN/a0125N/aApni AwazRadio Apni Awaz2016-03-07
N/a143185N/a More Than Movies Sony Pictures Television2016-03-22Replaced with True Crime.
N/a156186N/aMore Than Movies +1Sony Pictures Television2016-03-22Replaced with True Crime +1.
N/aN/a199N/aOpen Heaven TVOpen Heavens Media Ltd2016-04-01Sky EPG slot given to YourTV.
N/aN/a424N/a Setanta Sports 1 Setanta Sports2016-04-07Northern Ireland only.
N/aN/a460N/aSetanta Sports 1 HDSetanta Sports2016-04-07Northern Ireland only. Sky EPG slot bought by Premier Sports HD.
N/a691583N/a Daystar Daystar Television Network2016-05-09Decided to broadcast in HD only. Sky EPG slot bought by Eman Channel.
N/aN/a717N/aSky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2016-06-02
N/aN/a237N/aFoTV FilmOn.TV 2016-06-08Sky EPG slot bought by Home & Leisure TV.
N/aN/a718N/aSky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2016-06-24
N/aN/a719N/aSky Movies Box OfficeSky plc2016-06-24
N/aN/a386311MTV 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.
N/aN/a808N/a Star Jalsha STAR TV (21st Century Fox)2016-07-04Replaced with Star Utsav.
N/a980980990BBC Red Button HDBBC2016-07-12Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
N/a982982992BBC Red Button 2BBC2016-07-14Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
N/a983983993BBC Red Button 3BBC2016-07-14Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
N/a984984994BBC Red Button 4BBC2016-07-14Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
N/a985985995BBC Red Button 5BBC2016-07-14Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
N/a986986996BBC Red Button 6BBC2016-07-14Temporary channel for the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
55133175152 Channel 5 +24 Viacom International Media Networks Europe2016-08-10Replaced with My5.
N/a261480561BBC Olympics 1 HDBBC2016-08-22Temporary channel for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
608N/aN/aN/aBBC Olympics 1BBC2016-08-22
114N/aN/aN/aBBC Olympics HDBBC2016-08-22
602272473572BBC Olympics 2BBC2016-08-22
N/a262481562BBC Olympics 2 HDBBC2016-08-22
603273474573BBC Olympics 3BBC2016-08-22
N/a263482563BBC Olympics 3 HDBBC2016-08-22
604274475574BBC Olympics 4BBC2016-08-22
N/a264483564BBC Olympics 4 HDBBC2016-08-22
605275476575BBC Olympics 5BBC2016-08-22
N/a265484565BBC Olympics 5 HDBBC2016-08-22
606276477576BBC Olympics 6BBC2016-08-22
N/a266485566BBC Olympics 6 HDBBC2016-08-22
607277478577BBC Olympics 7BBC2016-08-22
N/a267486567BBC Olympics 7 HDBBC2016-08-23
600278479578BBC Olympics 8BBC2016-08-22
N/a268487568BBC Olympics 8 HDBBC2016-08-22
N/aN/a945N/aBabes From TVSquare World Communications Ltd2016-08-22Sky EPG slot bought by ShowBiz TV +1.
N/aN/a716N/aSky Cinema Box OfficeSky plc2016-09-01
N/aN/a801N/a TV Record Record TV Network2016-09-12Decided to broadcast in HD only. Sky EPG slot given to TV Record HD.
N/aN/a854N/aMuslim Ummah TVMuslim Ummah TV Ltd2016-09-20Sky EPG slot bought by Channel 44.
N/aN/a797830 UMP Movies UTV Software Communications2016-09-29Sky EPG slot bought by Rishtey Cineplex.
N/a153183N/a True Drama CSC Media Group (Sony Pictures Television)2016-09-30Replaced with True Entertainment +1.
N/a303322N/a True Movies 2 CSC Media Group (Sony Pictures Television)2016-09-30Replaced with True Movies +1.
N/aN/a519N/a Arise News Arise Media UK Ltd2016-10-03Sky EPG slot bought by TRT World.
N/aN/a571N/a BON TV BON TV2016-10-31
N/aN/a939N/aStormChat Central Ltd2016-11-01
N/aN/a257N/a Fashion One Bigfoot Entertainment 2016-12-05
N/aN/a252N/aWellbeing Network201 Television Ltd2016-12-14

2017

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
721N/a0152N/a BBC Radio Cymru Mwy BBC Local Radio 2017-01-04Wales only. Temporary channel.
N/aN/a743N/aSky Cinema Box OfficeSky plc2017-01-06Placeholder alerting viewers about the closure of the whole Sky Cinema Box Office network.
N/aN/a752N/aSky Cinema Box Office HDSky plc2017-01-06
32N/aN/a425 Movie Mix Sony Pictures Television2017-01-10Replaced with Sony Movie Channel (see above for what was replaced by Sony Movie Channel on Sky).
86N/aN/aN/a Viva +1 Viacom International Media Networks Europe2017-01-10
N/aN/aN/a738Kix PowerCSC Media Group (Sony Pictures Television)2017-01-15Temporary channel.
N/aN/a700–715N/aSky Cinema Box OfficeSky plc2017-01-31Placeholder alerting viewers about the closure of the whole Sky Cinema Box Office network.
N/aN/a744N/aSky Cinema Box OfficeSky plc2017-01-31Placeholder alerting viewers about the closure of the whole Sky Cinema Box Office network.
N/aN/a791818 ARY Digital ARY Group2017-02-02Licence removed by Ofcom (politically controversial content). Sky EPG slot bought by Jus Punjabi.
N/aN/a802819 ARY News ARY Group2017-02-02Licence removed by Ofcom (politically controversial content). Sky EPG slot bought by Sony Mix.
N/aN/a804N/a ARY Qtv ARY Group2017-02-02Licence removed by Ofcom (politically controversial content). Sky EPG slot bought by New Vision TV.
N/aN/a186N/aTrue Crime +1Sony Pictures Television2017-02-15Sky EPG slot bought by TruTV. Returned on 12 February 2019 as a rename of TruTV +1.
N/aN/a282N/aShowBiz TV +1ShowBiz TV & Media Ltd2017-02-22
N/a163191N/a Irish TV Teilifís Mhaigh Eo Teoranta2017-03-08Sky EPG slot bought by Spike +1.
N/aN/a241N/a Discovery Home & Health +2 Discovery Networks Northern Europe2017-03-08Placeholder channel for Quest Red. Great Britain only.
N/aN/a242N/a Discovery Shed +1 Discovery Networks Northern Europe2017-03-08Placeholder channel for Quest Red +1. Great Britain only.
N/aN/a0112921 Heart Extra Global Group2017-03-14Replaced with Heart 80s on UK TV platforms.
80N/a266N/aShowBiz TVShowBiz TV & Media Ltd2017-03-24Sky channel slot sold.
N/aN/a679N/aThe Craft ChannelThe Craft Channel Ltd2017-04-11
N/aN/a261N/aShowcase 3Information TV Ltd2017-05-17
N/aN/a799N/a DM Plus TV DM Digital Television Ltd2017-06-12Sky EPG slot bought by Hum Masala.
N/aN/a238N/aShowcase +1Information TV Ltd2017-06-27Sky EPG slot bought by TruTV +1.
N/aN/a237N/aHome & Leisure TVHSTV Media Ltd2017-06-30
N/aN/a902N/aPlayboy TV ChatPlayboy Enterprises2017-06-30Replaced with Xpanded TV 2.
N/aN/a421N/a Chelsea TV Chelsea F.C. 2017-07-01Decided to broadcast in HD only. Sky EPG slot given to Chelsea TV HD.
N/aN/a820N/aUmmah ChannelUmmah Channel Ltd2017-07-31
N/aN/a509N/a Fox News Fox International Channels (21st Century Fox)2017-08-29
N/a251464552 Bike Bike Media UK Ltd2017-09-12Failed to find an owner.
N/aN/a862N/aSEE TV2017-09-29Sky EPG slot bought to iON TV.
N/aN/a653N/aGR ShopGuthy-Renker UK Limited2017-10-19Sky EPG slot bought by QVC Style.
N/aN/a374N/a Flava CSC Media Group (Sony Pictures Television)2017-11-01Unknown reasons.
N/aN/a821N/aBangla TVBangla TV Ltd2017-11-02Sky EPG slot bought to 92 News.
N/aN/a900N/aPlayboy TVPlayboy Enterprises2017-11-30Sky EPG slot bought by TVX Pay Per Night.

2018

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/a863N/aNew Vision TV +1New Vision TV Ltd2018-01-01Replaced with ARY Family.
N/aN/a681N/aShopping Nation???2018-01-03Was originally a temporary closure, but then ceased broadcasting.
N/aN/a808N/a Star Utsav Star TV (21st Century Fox)2018-01-04
N/aN/a572N/aTVC News +1???2018-01-05
77164539269 Community Channel The Community Channel2018-01-16Replaced with Together.
N/aN/a656N/aTristar2018-01-28Replaced with High Street TV 4.
57511353317VivaViacom International Media Networks Europe2018-01-31Replaced with MTV Love, a temporary rename for MTV OMG.
N/aN/a855N/aAl Arabiya MBC Group 2018-02-03
N/aN/aN/a552Eurosport 3 HDDiscovery Networks Northern Europe2018-02-26Temporary channels for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
N/aN/aN/a553Eurosport 4 HDDiscovery Networks Northern Europe2018-02-26
N/aN/aN/a554Eurosport 5 HDDiscovery Networks Northern Europe2018-02-26
N/aN/a872N/aGay Network4D Interactive Ltd.2018-03-06
602980981990BBC Red Button HDBBC2018-04-16Temporary channel for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
N/aN/a200N/aTLC +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.
N/aN/a123N/a ITV Encore ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2018-05-01Became an on demand service. Sky EPG slot bought by Sky Two.
N/aN/a263N/aITV Encore HDITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2018-05-01Became an on demand service.
N/aN/a268N/aITV Encore +1ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc)2018-05-01
N/aN/a284N/a Viceland HD Vice UK TV Ltd2018-05-01Original standard-definition channel renamed to Vice on the same day.
N/aN/a0205N/aKanshi RadioKanshi Radio Ltd2018-05-01
N/aN/a742N/a Glory TV Glory TV Foundation2018-05-09
N/aN/aN/a812 Zee Punjabi Zee Entertainment Enterprises2018-05-31Removed from Sky on 19 March 2018, and was replaced by Living Foodz there.
N/aN/aN/a738Pop PowerCSC Media Group (Sony Pictures Television)2018-06-04Temporary channel.
N/aN/a0188N/a Absolute Radio 70s Bauer Radio2018-06-04Replaced with Hits Radio on Sky.
N/aN/a670N/a TJC Choice The Jewellery Channel Ltd2018-06-20Replaced with Primal Cure.
N/aN/a911N/aDirty TalkPortland TV Ltd2018-06-28Sky EPG slot bought by Paramount Network.
N/aN/aN/a548BT Sport ShowcaseBT Group2018-06-30
115N/aN/aN/aBT Sport Showcase HDBT Group2018-06-30
8N/a117159 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.
N/a980980990BBC 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
N/aN/a512N/a France 24 (English) France Médias Monde2018-07-27Decided to broadcast in HD only. Sky EPG slot bought by France 24 (English) HD.
N/aN/a292N/aShowcase +1Information TV Ltd2018-08-02Sky EPG slot bought by CLTV.
N/aN/a367343 Vintage TV Vintage Entertainment Ltd2018-08-07Removed from all platforms due to carriage costs. Later went into administration.
N/aN/a752N/a Channel i Impress Group2018-08-29Removed due to missing EPG data.
N/aN/a514N/a CNC World China Xinhua News Network Corporation 2018-08-30
N/aN/a772N/aUrdu1 EuropeAlliance Media FZ LLC2018-09-14
N/aN/a429545 Motorsport.tv Motorsport Network 2018-10-01Became an online streaming channel.
N/aN/a592N/aOlive TVZion of the Holy One of Israel Ministries2018-10-05
N/aN/a374N/a Heart TV Global Television (Global Group)2018-10-11Removed from Freesat on 10 October 2018.
N/aN/a375N/a Capital TV Global Television (Global Group)2018-10-11
N/aN/a680N/aV ChannelAvalon Capital Ltd2018-11-05
N/aN/a181N/a Sony Crime Channel 2 Sony Pictures Television2018-11-15Sky EPG slot bought by Forces TV.
N/aN/a366N/a 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
N/aN/a192N/aCLTVInformation TV Limited2019-01-07
N/aN/a591N/aBelieve TVBelieve TV Station2019-01-07
N/aN/a712N/aJus PunjabiJus Broadcasting2019-01-11
N/aN/aN/a825 TV5MONDE Europe TV5MONDE, S.A.2019-01-18Became an online channel in the UK. Removed from Sky on 30 November 2018. Sky EPG slot bought by MTV Beats.
N/aN/aN/a544 LFCTV Liverpool F.C. 2019-01-30Decided to broadcast in HD only. Removed from Sky on 1 June 2018. Sky and Virgin Media EPG slots given to LFCTV HD.
N/aN/a667N/aRetail 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.
N/a970970N/aBBC Two ScotlandBBC Scotland2019-02-17England, Northern Ireland and Wales only. Replaced with BBC Scotland, which launched on 24 February 2019.
N/aN/a264225 Lifetime +1 A&E Networks UK (A&E Networks/Sky plc)2019-03-07
N/aN/a777N/aVTVVision Television Network2019-03-13
N/a814681N/a Juwelo UK Rocks and Co. Productions Limited2019-03-13Removed from Sky on 7 January 2019.
N/aN/a736N/a Sony Mix Sony Entertainment Network 2019-04-01Replaced with Sony Max 2
N/aN/a451N/aInsight HDTV Entertainment Reality Network2019-04-05
N/aN/a185N/a Propeller TV Xiking Group2019-04-10Sky EPG slot bought to Travelxp.
N/aN/a738N/a A Plus Europe A Plus TV Limited2019-04-15Sky EPG slot bought to B4U Plus
N/aN/a900N/aTVX Pay Per NightPortland TV2019-04-24Replaced with Television X HD
N/aN/a905N/aTVX Pay Per Night 2Portland TV2019-04-24
N/aN/a685N/aShop Now TV2019-04-25
N/aN/a925N/a Television X Portland TV2019-05-02Returned on 1 October 2019
N/aN/a759N/aTV99East and West Entertainment2019-05-07
N/aN/a421N/a eir Sport 1 eir 2019-05-16Northern Ireland only. Decided to broadcast in HD only on satellite.
N/aN/a781N/aNTA InternationalNigerian Television Authority2019-05-22
N/aN/a784N/aBible TV2019-05-23
N/aN/a330N/a ROK +1 Rok Studios (Groupe Canal+)2019-05-31
N/aN/a710813 Zing Zee Entertainment Enterprises2019-06-03Sky EPG slot bought to Republic Bharat.
N/aN/a716811 &TV Zee Entertainment Enterprises2019-06-03Sky EPG slot bought to Foodxp.
N/aN/a754N/a Living Foodz Zee Entertainment Enterprises2019-06-03
N/aN/aN/a812Living Foodz HDZee Entertainment Enterprises2019-06-03
N/aN/a885809 Zee TV HD Zee Entertainment Enterprises2019-06-03Replaced with the standard-definition version, which this version replaced when launched, on Virgin Media. Returned on 13 January 2022.
N/aN/a994N/a Sky Atlantic VIP BSkyB2019-06-12
N/aN/a995N/a Sky Atlantic VIP HD BSkyB
68N/a180212 True Crime Sony Pictures Television 2019-07-01Freeview closure occurred in Manchester only.
69N/a280N/aTrue Crime +1Sony Pictures Television2019-07-01
N/aN/a686N/aPrice Crash TVRHF Productions Limited2019-07-01
N/a980981990BBC 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
N/aN/a940N/aChat Box4D Interactive Ltd.2019-08-14
N/aN/a993N/aSky Insider HDBSkyB2019-09-03
48142157189 True Entertainment Sony Pictures Television2019-09-10Replaced with revival of Sony Channel.
N/a152257220True Entertainment +1Sony Pictures Television2019-09-10Replaced with revival of Sony Channel +1.
40305323426 Movies4Men Sony Pictures Television2019-09-10Replaced with Sony Movies Action.
N/aN/a324N/aMovies4Men +1Sony Pictures Television2019-09-10Replaced with Sony Movies Action +1.
50303319424 True Movies Sony Pictures Television2019-09-10Replaced with Sony Movies Christmas.
62304320N/aTrue Movies +1Sony Pictures Television2019-09-10Replaced with Sony Movies Christmas +1. Freeview change occurred in Manchester only.
313N/a198278 Good Food Discovery, Inc.2019-09-12Closed following acquisition by Discovery earlier in the year. Programmes moved to the Food Network.
N/aN/a298280Good Food +1Discovery, Inc.2019-09-12
388N/a866279Good Food HDDiscovery, Inc.2019-09-12
72N/a168218 YourTV Fox Networks Group 2019-09-27Removed from Freesat on 25 September 2019. Programmes moved to Fox.
N/aN/a713N/a MTV Beats ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia 2019-09-30Sky EPG slot bought by News18.
305N/a170160 Real Lives Sky UK Ltd2019-10-01Replaced with Sky Crime. Sky and Virgin Media EPG slots given to Sky Two.
N/aN/a270207Real Lives +1Sky UK Ltd2019-10-01Replaced with Sky Crime +1.
N/aN/a900N/aTelevision X HDPortland TV2019-10-01Decided to broadcast in SD only. Replaced with Television X
N/aN/a189N/aFascination TV2019-10-04
N/aN/a454N/aAIT International Africa Independent Television 2019-10-15
N/aN/a279N/a Sony Crime Channel +1 Sony Pictures Television2019-10-30
N/aN/a910N/aXXX BritsPlayboy Enterprises2019-11-01
N/aN/a919N/aXXX 18 & DirtyPlayboy Enterprises2019-11-01
N/aN/a920N/aXXX SwingersPlayboy Enterprises2019-11-01
N/aN/a762N/aPrime TVPrime TV Ltd2019-11-07
N/aN/a721N/a B4U Plus B4U Network Limited 2019-11-11
N/aN/a753N/aSafeer TVSafeer TV2019-11-15
N/aN/a740N/a Peace TV Zakir Naik 2019-11-19Licences surrendered before being revoked by Ofcom.
N/aN/a747N/a Peace TV Urdu Zakir Naik 2019-11-19
N/aN/a456N/aABN TVAllied Broadcasting Network Ltd2019-11-21
N/aN/a452N/aFame TVOpen Heavens Media Limited2019-12-13

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.
N/aN/a250N/a5Spike +1ViacomCBS International Media Networks Europe2020-01-07Replaced with Paramount Network +1, which launched only on Freeview before launching on Sky the next week.
542N/a160316 VH1 ViacomCBS International Media Networks Europe2020-01-07Replaced with MTV Classic on Virgin Media. Sky EPG slot later bought by Smithsonian Channel.
N/aN/aN/a739 ZooMoo HD Rock Entertainment Holdings2020-01-07Temporary channel.
N/aN/a358330 Box Upfront The Box Plus Network (Channel Four Television Corporation)2020-01-09
N/aN/a687N/aSewing Quarter2020-01-15
320N/a113122 Universal TV NBCUniversal International Networks 2020-01-27Replaced with Sky Comedy.
N/aN/a213206Universal TV +1NBCUniversal International Networks2020-01-27
385N/a813121Universal TV HDNBCUniversal International Networks2020-01-27Replaced with Sky Comedy HD.
N/aN/a907N/aDirty Talk2020-02-25
N/aN/a912N/aStudio 66965 TV Limited2020-03-05
N/aN/a686N/aSmart Shop2020-03-17
N/aN/a909N/aMeet the Babes2020-04-15
N/aN/a612N/a Disney XD +1 Disney Channels Worldwide 2020-04-30Closed alongside select Disney channels in Europe and Australia. Sky EPG slot given to BabyTV.
N/aN/a678N/aPaversShoes.tvPavers Shoes2020-04-30
N/a147260230 Challenge +1 Sky UK Ltd2020-06-01Freesat EPG slot given to Pick HD.
N/aN/a366N/a Trace Latina Trace Group2020-06-01Programmes moved to Trace Urban.
N/aN/a369N/a Starz TV Trace Group2020-06-01Removed from Freesat on 30 April 2020. Programmes moved to Trace Urban and Trace Vault.
N/aN/a741N/a Geo Kahani Independent Media Corporation2020-06-01Looked to sell its Sky EPG slot.
N/aN/a923N/aStudio 66 2965 TV Limited2020-06-02
716N/aN/aN/a Heat Radio Bauer Radio2020-06-02Replaced with Greatest Hits Radio on Freeview.
N/aN/a179193 Sony Crime Channel Sony Pictures Television2020-06-09
69N/aN/aN/a CBS Justice +1 CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership2020-06-22Closed to help make room on COM7 following closure of COM8 on Freeview.
109N/aN/aN/a Channel 4 +1 HD Channel Four Television Corporation2020-06-22Closed to help make room on COM7 following closure of COM8 on Freeview.
N/aN/a719N/aABP NewsABP Group2020-06-30
N/aN/a330N/aOUTtvOUTtv Media B.V.2020-06-30
N/aN/a713N/aNews 18TV18 (Network18 Group)2020-07-01
N/aN/a250N/a Paramount Network +1 ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2020-07-14
N/aN/a226N/a MTV +1 ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2020-07-20
N/aN/a227N/a Comedy Central Extra +1 Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/Sky UK Ltd)2020-07-20
N/aN/a352318 MTV OMG ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2020-07-20Content moved to MTV Hits.
540N/a354314 Club MTV ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2020-07-20Chart based on this channel's former content airing on MTV Base on Fridays.
N/aN/a356N/a MTV Music +1 ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2020-07-20
541N/a357315 MTV Rocks ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2020-07-20Chart based on this channel's former content airing on MTV Music on Sundays.
N/aN/aN/a293 Horse & Country TV Horse & Country TV Ltd2020-07-20Removed from Sky on 31 January 2020.
N/aN/a312412 Sky Cinema Premiere +1 Sky UK Ltd2020-07-23Replaced with Sky Cinema Animation. Returned on 6 January 2021.
N/aN/a199N/aCruise Channel2020-07-30
N/aN/a895N/a 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.
N/aN/aN/a289 Travel Channel Discovery, Inc.2020-08-27Removed from Sky on 30 June 2020.
34N/aN/aN/a 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.
N/aN/a903N/aTVX BangersNeon X2020-09-30
480N/a609724 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+
N/aN/a610725Disney Channel +1
N/aN/a644N/aDisney Channel HD
481N/a607727 Disney Junior
N/aN/a608N/aDisney Junior +1
N/aN/a643N/aDisney Junior HD
482N/a611707 Disney XD
N/aN/a645N/aDisney XD HD

2021

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/a190N/a mytv Record Group2021-01-05Sky EPG slot bought by NTD.
N/aN/a786N/a Abu Dhabi TV Abu Dhabi Media
N/aN/a792N/aRecord TV HDGrupo Record
N/aN/a178287 Discovery Home & Health Discovery, Inc.2021-01-06Content shifted to Discovery+.
N/aN/a278291Discovery Home & Health +1
N/aN/a192288 Discovery Shed
505N/a307N/aSky 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+.
519N/a847405Sky 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+.
N/aN/a0214N/aUCB IrelandUnited Christian Broadcasters
N/a211509N/a CGTN China Central Television 2021-02-04Licence revoked by Ofcom.
N/aN/a891N/aCGTN HDChina Central TelevisionLicence revoked by Ofcom.
83N/aN/aN/a Together +1 The Community Channel2021-02-15
329N/a187N/a 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).
384N/aN/a208Lifetime HD
N/aN/a760N/a Hum News Hum Network 2021-03-01
N/aN/a173184 BET ViacomCBS Networks UK & Australia2021-04-08Content moved to My5 and Pluto TV.
N/aN/a524N/aSky News Floyd Case HDSky UK Ltd2021-04-22Temporary channel to broadcast the trial of Derek Chauvin on charges of murdering George Floyd in 2020.
N/aN/a183N/a Vice Vice TV UK Ltd 2021-04-30
N/aN/a708N/a Republic Bharat Worldview Media Network Ltd2021-05-05
N/aN/a195N/a BEN 2021-05-06
34157142/143170 Sony Channel Narrative Entertainment2021-05-25Sony Pictures Television UK Networks Sold All Of It's Channel To Narrative Entertainment
N/aN/a421N/a eir Sport 1 HD eir2021-06-30Northern Ireland only. Continued broadcasting in the Republic of Ireland until 28 October 2021.
N/aN/a914N/aXpanded TV 2Txt Me TV Ltd.2021-06-30
349N/a124157 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.
N/aN/a224158Fox +1Selected content shifted to Star on Disney+.
364N/a821199Fox HD
N/aN/a748N/a Samaa TV Aleem Khan 2021-07-01Sky EPG slot bought by NEO News. Returned on 18 August 2022.
N/a171186N/aYanga!Chiswick Park Studios Limited2021-07-05
N/a982982992BBC Red Button 2 BBC 2021-07-13Temporary channels for the 2021 Wimbledon Championships.
N/a983983993BBC Red Button 3
N/a984984994BBC Red Button 4
N/a985985995BBC Red Button 5
N/a986986996BBC Red Button 6
N/a980982990BBC Red Button HD2021-08-09Temporary channel for the 2021 Wimbledon Championships and the 2020 Summer Olympics.
N/aN/a983537Eurosport 3 HDDiscovery, Inc.Temporary channels for the 2020 Summer Olympics. Channels 3-5 returned in 2022 for the Winter Olympics.
N/aN/a984538Eurosport 4 HD
N/aN/a985539Eurosport 5 HD
N/aN/a986540Eurosport 6 HD
N/aN/a987541Eurosport 7 HD
N/aN/a988542Eurosport 8 HD
N/aN/a989543Eurosport 9 HD
301/340N/a106110 Sky One Sky UK Ltd2021-09-01Replaced by Sky Showcase as content shifts to Sky Max.
N/aN/a206N/aSky One +1
355N/a806109Sky One HD
N/aN/a598N/aCelebration TV2021-10-19

2022

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/a983523Eurosport 3 HDDiscovery, Inc.2022-02-21Temporary channels for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
N/aN/a984524Eurosport 4 HD
N/aN/a985525Eurosport 5 HD
234206511N/a RT TV Novosti2022-03-02Banned in the European Union as a result of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [295] The licence was later revoked by Ofcom [296] and the parent company's British operations are now being liquidated. [297]
113N/a885N/aRT HDANO-TV Novosti2022-03-02
N/aN/a252229 Syfy +1 NBCUniversal International Networks2022-03-30
N/a145259N/aPick +1Sky UK Ltd2022-03-30
539N/a352313 MTV Base Paramount Global2022-03-31Replaced by MTV 90s.
538N/a353316 MTV Classic Paramount Global2022-03-31Replaced by MTV 80s.
N/aN/a771N/aKTVKhalsa TV Ltd2022-03-31
N/aN/a748N/aNEO NewsFUN infotainment Pvt. Ltd.2022-06-06
N/aN/a759N/aA1TVunknown2022-06-26
31181139337 4Music Channel Four Television Corporation2022-06-29Replaced with E4 Extra.
N/a501354336 Box Hits Channel Four Television Corporation2022-06-29Replaced with 4Music.
65N/aN/aN/a 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.
87N/aN/aN/a 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.
112N/aN/aN/a QVC Beauty HD QVC (Qurate Retail Group)2022-06-30Closed following closure of COM7 on Freeview.
N/aN/a427554LaLiga TV HDPremier Media2022-06-30
N/a982982N/aBBC Red Button 2BBC2022-07-12Temporary channels for the 2022 Wimbledon Championships.
N/a983983N/aBBC Red Button 3
N/a984984N/aBBC Red Button 4
N/a985985N/aBBC Red Button 5
N/a986986N/aBBC Red Button 6
N/aN/a918N/aXXX MumsMG Global Entertainment (Europe) Ltd2022-08-01
N/a980987N/aBBC Red Button HDBBC2022-08-10Temporary channel for the 2022 Wimbledon Championships and 2022 Commonwealth Games.
N/aN/a924 [298] N/aStudio 66 3965 TV Limited2022-08-01 [299] Closed due to declining viewership, [300] S66Cams closed on 11 November 2022.
N/aN/a495N/a Prime Video 1 Amazon Prime Video2022-08-10Commercial premises only
N/aN/a496N/aPrime Video 2
N/aN/a731N/a MTA1 World MTA International 2022-12-05Decided to broadcast in HD only. Sky EPG slot bought by MTA1 World HD.
N/aN/a0151N/a Scala Radio Bauer Radio2022-12-14Replaced with Greatest Hits Radio on Sky.
415N/a427546 BoxNation Boxing Channel Media Ltd2022-12-14
1101101N/a BBC One East (West) BBC English Regions 2022-12-17Cambridge region only. Merged with BBC One East (East).
N/a954962UK outside Cambridge. Merged with BBC One East (East).
N/aN/aN/a101BBC One East (West) HDBBC English Regions2022-12-17Cambridge region only. Merged with BBC One East (East) HD.
1101101N/aBBC One OxfordshireBBC English Regions2022-12-17Oxfordshire region only. Merged with BBC One South.
N/a958965UK outside Oxfordshire. Merged with BBC One South.
N/aN/aN/a101BBC 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
N/aN/a679N/a Thane Thane Ltd2023-01-05
57175171N/a Smithsonian Channel Paramount Networks UK & Australia2023-01-05Sky EPG slot given to That's TV.
N/a175843276Smithsonian Channel HD
N/aN/a793N/a Iran International Volant Media UK Ltd2023-02-06Closed due to increased threats from the Iranian government against Iran International’s UK-based journalists
N/aN/a591N/aGood News TV Uebert Angel 2023-03-13
80N/aN/aN/a That's 90s That's Media Ltd2023-03-22Failed to launch. Returned on 30 August 2023 on Freeview and Sky.
101N/aN/aN/aBBC 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.
69N/aN/aN/a RealityXtra2 CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership2023-04-26Freeview EPG slot given to HorrorXtra.
N/aN/a359N/a Trace Hits Trace Group2023-04-27Sky EPG slot given to That's 90s.
N/aN/a175N/aARISEplay2023-05-30
N/aN/aN/a300New Music On Demand Virgin Media 2023-06-08
N/aN/a425N/a GINX eSports TV GINX TV Ltd (Sky Group(Comcast)/ITV plc)2023-06-29
51N/aN/aN/a Ideal World Ideal Shopping Direct plc2023-07-03Gone into administration. Removed from Virgin Media on 3 June 2023. Returned on 29 September 2023.
N/a812664N/aIdeal World HDIdeal Shopping Direct plc2023-07-03Gone into administration. Sky EPG slot given to QVC Style HD.
N/aN/a671N/aIdeal ExtraIdeal Shopping Direct plc2023-07-03Gone into administration. Sky EPG slot given to QVC Extra.
N/aN/a756N/aChannel 44City News Network (SMC) Pvt Ltd2023-07-03
N/aN/a315N/a TCM Movies Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Warner Bros. Discovery)2023-07-06Some former film content from the channel moved to Quest.
N/aN/a316417TCM Movies +1
N/aN/aN/a415TCM Movies HD
N/aN/a735N/a 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. [301]
N/aN/aN/a561-576Sky Sports Tennis HD 1-16 Sky Group 2023-09-10Temporary channels to provide additional court coverage of the US Open.
N/aN/a789N/aImam Hussein TV 3Imam Hussein Media Group2023-09-20
N/a810668N/aTJC Beauty Vaibhav Global Limited 2023-09-29Replaced with a new version of Ideal World. [302]
N/aN/a787N/a Ahlulbayt TV Ahlulbayt TV Ltd2023-10-02Continues to broadcast online to this day.
N/aN/a505N/a 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.
N/aN/a733N/a Hidayat TV Hidayat Television Ltd2023-11-30Continues to broadcast online to this day.
N/aN/a0110924 Planet Rock Bauer Radio2023-12-13Removed from Freesat on 12 December 2023.
N/aN/a0144951 Absolute Radio 80s Bauer Radio2023-12-13Removed from Freesat on 12 December 2023.
N/aN/a0145N/a Absolute Radio 90s Bauer Radio2023-12-13
N/aN/a0146N/a Jazz FM Bauer Radio2023-12-13
N/aN/a0148952 Absolute Classic Rock Bauer Radio2023-12-13
N/aN/a360N/a Trace Vault Trace Group2023-12-14Sky EPG slot bought by That's 80s.
N/aN/a159N/a E! Sky Group2023-12-31Content available on streaming service hayu. Sky EPG slot bought by DMAX.
N/aN/a835160E! HDSky Group2023-12-31
N/aN/aN/a614 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
N/aN/a712N/afoodxpCelebrities Management Pvt. Ltd.2024-01-23Sky EPG slot bought by Dangal
N/aN/a420553 Viaplay Xtra HD Viaplay Group 2024-01-25Sky EPG slot given to Viaplay Sports 2 HD.
N/aN/a678N/aDirect Store TVDirect Store TV Ltd2024-02-01
207N/a615737 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.
N/aN/a618N/aTiny 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.
N/aN/a661N/a JML Direct JML Direct Limited2024-03-28Sky EPG slot given to Home Shop TV.
N/a250427N/aSportyStuff TV HDGreyhound TV Ltd2024-04-01
N/aN/a906N/aXXX Public Pick UpsMG Global Entertainment (Europe) Ltd2024-04-01
711N/aN/aN/a Hits Radio Bauer Radio2024-04-02Removed from Sky on 13 December 2023.
712N/aN/aN/a Kiss Fresh Bauer Radio2024-04-02
713N/aN/aN/a Kiss Bauer Radio2024-04-02Removed from Sky and Virgin TV on 13 December 2023.
714N/aN/aN/a Kisstory Bauer Radio2024-04-02
715N/aN/aN/a Magic Bauer Radio2024-04-02Removed from Sky and Virgin TV on 13 December 2023.
716N/aN/aN/a Greatest Hits Radio Bauer Radio2024-04-02Removed from Sky on 13 December 2023.
717N/aN/aN/a Kerrang! Radio Bauer Radio2024-04-02
N/aN/a312N/aSky Cinema Premiere +1Sky Group2024-04-30Sky EPG slot given to Movies 24.
N/a217522N/aTalkTV HDNews UK2024-05-01
727N/aN/aN/a Absolute Radio Bauer Radio2024-05-10Removed from Freesat on 12 December 2023 and Sky and Virgin TV on 13 December 2023.
N/aN/a180N/aEarthxTV HDEarth Day Texas, Inc.2024-06-13Ceased broadcasting on Freeview on 1 June 2024, replaced with Seen on TV the day prior.
N/aN/a752N/a British Muslim TV Esplanade Vale Media Limited2024-06-28
94814682N/aSeen on TVSeen on TV Ltd2024-06-30In June 25, the channel lost video signal outright, which removed on Sky afterwards. [303] [304]
N/a5013542864MusicChannel 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. [305] Sky EPG slot bought by Clubland TV and Virgin TV EPG slot bought by Now 80s.
N/a502355285 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. [305] Sky and Virgin TV EPG slots bought by Now 70s.
N/a503356288 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. [305] Sky EPG slot bought by Now 80s and Virgin TV EPG slot bought by Now Rock.
N/a504357289 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. [305] Sky EPG slot bought by Now 90s & 00s.
N/a505358290 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. [305] Sky EPG slot bought by Now Rock.
N/aN/a584N/aInspiration TVThe Inspiration Network2024-07-01
N/aN/a754N/a Dunya News Punjab College2024-07-01
N/aN/a429N/a DAZN 1 DAZN2024-07-08
N/aN/a495N/a DAZN PPV DAZN2024-07-08
N/aN/aN/a829 Goodtimes Lifestyle and Media Broadcasting Limited2024-07-08
N/aN/a740N/a 92 News Mian Muhammad Rasheed2024-07-29
N/aN/a905N/aGet Lucky TVGrandiose Ltd2024-07-31
61N/a189N/aGreat! RealNarrative Entertainment UK Limited2024-08-20Replaced by relaunched version of Tiny Pop.
N/aN/a289N/aGreat! Real +1Narrative Entertainment UK Limited2024-08-20Replaced by relaunched version of Tiny Pop +1.
N/aN/a594N/aNew Media TVVision2472024-08-22
N/aN/a733N/a PTV Global Pakistan Television Corporation 2024-08-27
N/aN/a675N/aHigh Street TV 4High Street TV2024-09-01
N/aN/a750N/aSiraj TVVenus TV Ltd2024-10-01
85N/a673748 Create & Craft Hochanda2024-10-21Later went into Administration.
N/aN/a680N/aCraft Extra
N/aN/a711N/a Dangal Enterr10 Television Network Pvt Ltd2024-11-01Replaced by Music India [265]
N/aN/a177N/aChannel 7GN Media2024-11-07
N/aN/a589N/aKICC TVKingsway International Christian Centre2024-11-14
N/aN/a749N/aSamaa TVAleem Khan2024-12-20 [306]

2025

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/a761N/a Brit Asia TV Private Consortium2025-01-16Transitioned to BritAsia Digital. [307] Sky EPG slot bought by Panjab TV. [308]
8N/a117159 London Live ESTV 2025-01-19Local TV acquired licence for the channel; replaced by London TV.
N/aN/a587N/a The Word Network Adell Broadcasting2025-02-25
412N/a413521 Eurosport 1 TNT Sports 2025-02-28 [309] [310] Sky EPG slot bought by TNT Sports 3 [311] and Virgin Media EPG slot bought by TNT Sports 1 [312]
413N/a414522 Eurosport 2 TNT Sports 2025-02-28 [309] [310] Sky EPG slot bought by TNT Sports 4 [311] and Virgin Media EPG slot bought by TNT Sports 2 [312]
N/aN/a791N/aRamazan TVEsplanade Vale Media Limited2025-03-31Temporary channel.
N/aN/a223331 Sky History +1 BSkyB2025-04-10
N/aN/a615N/a Pop Max Narrative Entertainment UK Limited2025-04-22Sky EPG slot bought by Tiny Pop.
N/aN/a628N/aPop Max +1
93N/aN/a319 ITVBe +1 ITV plc 2025-06-09Main channel replaced by ITV Quiz, timeshift channel was not and instead removed altogether on Virgin Media.
N/aN/a523N/a India Today TV Today Network Ltd2025-07-01
N/aN/a711N/aMusic IndiaWorldwide Media Ltd2025-07-01
7N/aN/aN/a Notts TV Notts TV Limited2025-08-29Nottinghamshire only. Licence not renewed by the NTU which said that it would expire on 25 November 2025.
N/aN/a152N/a Sky Replay Sky Group 2025-10-30Viewership decline; Sky EPG slot bought by Sky Sci-Fi.
N/aN/a519N/a WION Zee Media Corporation Ltd 2025-10-31
N/aN/a350N/a MTV Music Paramount Skydance Corporation2025-12-31
N/aN/a351N/a Club MTV Paramount Skydance Corporation2025-12-31
N/aN/a352N/a MTV 90s Paramount Skydance Corporation2025-12-31
N/aN/a353N/a MTV 80s Paramount Skydance Corporation2025-12-31

2026

DTT/IPTVFreesatSkyVirgin TVChannel nameOwner/parent company at the timeDate shutdownReason
N/aN/a613N/a Pop Narrative Capital Partners LLC2026-01-01
N/aN/a614N/a Tiny Pop Narrative Capital Partners LLC2026-01-01
N/aN/a617N/aPop +1Narrative Capital Partners LLC2026-01-01
N/aN/a618N/aTiny Pop +1Narrative Capital Partners LLC2026-01-01

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