Coverage Checker

Your channel line up

Good news. You should be able to receive some Freeview channels now and the entire service after the digital switchover.

See which channels are available from the list below.

Digital switchover is happening in your region on 4 April 2012 and 18 April 2012. This means that you need to make sure all your TVs are ready for digital. Find out more about switching in your region.

Freeview is the simplest way to get digital TV. It's a one-off payment with no monthly subscription. All you need is a digital box or TV to get Freeview now.

To get the best possible picture for all these great channels you might need to get your rooftop aerial checked. Find out more about aerials and installers.

This result is based on your postcode only. Please enter a house name or number for a more accurate result.

Entertainment Channels

Available now

  • BBC ONE
  • BBC TWO
  • BBC THREE
  • BBC FOUR
  • ITV3
  • ITV2+1
  • 5*
  • 5 USA
  • Quest
  • Pick TV
  • Dave
  • E4+1
  • Big Deal
  • Challenge
  • yesterday
  • Film 4
  • ITV4

Available after switchover

  • ITV1
  • Channel 4
  • Channel 5
  • ITV2
  • Channel 4+1
  • More Four
  • E4
  • ITV1+1

HD Channels

Freeview HD available: March 2011

If you upgrade to Freeview HD, these channels will become available

  • BBC 1 HDAvailable Now
  • ITV 1 HDAvailable Now
  • Channel 4 HDAvailable Now
  • BBC HDAvailable Now

To view these HD channels you will need an HD ready TV and a Freeview HD digital box or digital TV recorder or a TV with Freeview HD built in.

Got an HDTV, see the latest Freeview HD box offer here.


If you live in a flat and share an aerial then your landlord or management company may need to adjust the aerial system to receive Freeview HD. More

Freeview HD

Children's Channels

Available now

  • CBBC
  • Cbeebies
  • CITV

News Channels

Available now

  • BBC NEWS
  • BBC Parliament
  • Sky News
  • Russia Today
  • Al Jazeera

Music Channels

Available now

  • 4Music
  • VIVA

Lifestyle Channels

Available now

  • QVC
  • bid tv
  • Really
  • Create & Craft
  • price-drop.tv
  • Daystar
  • Food Network
  • The Community Channel
  • Ideal World
  • QVC Beauty

Find out how you can get Freeview now.

Interactive Channels

Available now

  • BBC Red Button
  • Teletext Holidays
  • Sky Text

Available after switchover

    Radio Channels

    Available now

    • BBC Radio 1
    • 1 Xtra BBC
    • BBC Radio 2
    • BBC Radio 3
    • BBC Radio 4
    • BBC Radio 5 Live
    • BBC Five Live Sports Extra
    • BBC 6 Music
    • BBC Radio 4 Ex
    • BBC Asian Network
    • BBC World Service
    • Capital FM
    • Absolute Radio
    • Heart
    • talkSPORT
    • The Hits Radio
    • Smash Hits!
    • KISS
    • Heat
    • Magic
    • Q
    • Kerrang!
    • Premier Radio

    Find out how you can get Freeview now.

    Result sourced from Digital UK This is a predictive coverage database. Coverage and channel availability are subject to change. Last updated on 30 January 2012.

    Note: Regional variations are also available depending on TV region and transmitter.

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