This is a list of the current channels available on digital terrestrial television (DTT) in the United Kingdom, and those that have been removed. Almost all channels broadcast on DTT are free-to-air, with a limited number of subscription channels (requiring a subscription to a pay-TV package) and pay-per-view channels (requiring a one-off payment to view an event) also available. Most free-to-air channels are promoted as part of the Freeview line-up. The vast majority of multiplexed channels use DVB-T 64-QAM modulation, for PAL (576i), radio and interactive channels. HDTV (1080i) channels use DVB-T2 256-QAM modulation and H.222 transports, while local channels use DVB-T QPSK modulation. All HD channels are encoded in H.264 and subject to a MPEG-LA controlled transmission patent licensing tax which is included in the Freeview broadcaster cost and varies on viewership figures. This tax is currently paid via one of three registered licensees: the BBC, ITV and Sky plc. The SD channels continue to use H.262, which does not incur any additional transmission costs. Below is an overview of the multiplexes in use:

Channel sections

Abbreviations include:

General Entertainment

The channel numbers on Freeview (as of 16 October 2024) are as follows:

General entertainment: Local TV variations

These regional channels are licensed by Ofcom under the Local Digital Television Programme, with That's TV currently broadcasting as a semi-national network (one which also uses the That's Christmas/That's New Year name over festive periods) with local opt-outs and a service streaming to the whole country via the VisionTV platform on channel 264 and as That's TV Gold on Freeview channel 91. Local Television Limited has eight licences in the United Kingdom branded as Local TV with the channels being a simulcast of CBS Reality for most of the day.

High-definition

These channels can be received on all DVB-T2 (Freeview HD & Freeview Play branded) equipment.

Children's

News

Text services

Streamed channels

Interactive services for compatible receivers streamed from the Internet (Internet connection/compatible HD TV/box required).

Interactive

These are services that are not designed to be channels but do show up on the EPG of the majority of Freeview TVs and boxes.

Adult

These channels are not listed on Freeview's online TV Guide.

Radio stations

Unlike the TV channels, the radio stations only broadcast as audio-only services and the station's logo (and sometimes information) is displayed on the screen. On BBC radio stations there are also interactive services via the red button. Those stations also broadcast on analogue radio, Digital Audio Broadcasting and online. BBC local radio stations for England are in the section above this list, as well as those from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. (* - stations that timeshare with BBC Alba in Scotland)

Radio stations: BBC Local and Nations Radio variations

In England and the Channel Islands, up to five BBC Local Radio stations are available over DTT. Availability of these stations varies, depending on how their FM and DAB broadcast areas align with locations of DTT transmitters. In Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, national radio services are broadcast in their respective nations. All these stations can also be found on the BBC Sounds or Radioplayer apps.

Channels removed from digital terrestrial television

These are channels that have been removed from digital terrestrial television. This does not only include rebranded channels, but channels that have ceased broadcasting.

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