Freeview households have recently received a significant entertainment upgrade with the launch of a new channel previously exclusive to premium TV services like Sky and Virgin Media. TLC, known for reality shows such as Dr Pimple Popper and Say Yes To The Dress, now offers a broader range of content, including sitcoms and blockbuster movies.

Freeview users can now enjoy popular shows like The Big Bang Theory, Mock the Week, and Young Sheldon, along with blockbuster films like Transformers series. To access TLC on channel 12, some viewers may need to retune their devices following the recent update.

In addition to TLC, there will be a minor channel reshuffle as Quest moves from Ch12 to Ch17 to accommodate TLC, while Really shifts from Ch17 to Ch44. Unfortunately, Freeview has announced the closure of HGTV, resulting in the removal of programs like My Lottery Dream Home and Celebrity IOU. Other affected channels include God TV and India Today.

The channel changes include the addition of TLC on Ch12 and TLC+1 on Ch99, the relocation of Quest to Ch17, and Really to Ch44. HGTV, God TV, and India Today are the channels being discontinued.