Service Removal:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID
282		GINX TV	SDN (COM4)	16182			IPTV Streaming Channel.	#1

#1  IPTV streaming channel GINX TV has been removed after just a few months (launched 17th July 2024).

 

 

Renamed Services:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Former Name
8		London TV	Comux (L-Mux)	32842		London Live	TSID 32778 only
78		That's Oldies	MTN (G_Man)	30657		That's Fabulous	Manchester Area Only

Strictly speaking, London TV isn't just a rebrand. There has been a transfer of ownership and a relaunch.

Renamed Services: 

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Former Name
52		GREAT! romance	Arqiva B (COM6)	27296		GREAT! christmas
71		That's TV 3	D3&4 (PSB2)	8700		That's Christmas
88		That's TV 3 MCR	MTN (G_Man)	30657		That's Christmas MCR	Manchester Area Only

Services reverting to their usual names following seasonal rebrands.

Service Removals:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID
85		Create & Craft	Arqiva A (COM5)	23328				#1
206		POP MAX	Comux (L-Mux)	33344			Limited Coverage.	#2
257		Filmstream	SDN (COM4)	16388			IPTV Streaming Channel.	#3

#1 Create & Craft has been removed following the end of broadcasts with the channels closure on October 25th due to insolvency.

#2 POP MAX has been removed following the end of broadcasts and removal of video audio streams on December 1st.

#3 IPTV streaming channel Filmstream has been removed after a few months (launched 20th March 2024).

 

 

EPG Changes: 

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Old LCN
206		Tiny Pop	Comux (L-Mux)	33472		208			IPTV Streaming Channel.	#1
208		Pop Player	SDN (COM4)	12960		212			IPTV On Demand Portal.	#2

#1 Tiny Pop has moved to LCN 206 taking the channel number released by the closure of POP MAX.

#2 Pop Player has moved to LCN 208 taking the slot released by the movement of Tiny Pop.

Changes to Narrative Entertainment's Kids Channels - Local Multiplex:

DVB-T video and audio streams have been removed from POP branded channels on the local multiplex.

These services may have been replaced by streamed IPTV services on connected devices depending on the age of the receiver.

 

Further details: 

 

LCN 205 - SID 33280 POP - Now hybrid IPTV only

- Video PID 1021 & Audio PID 1022 have been removed.

- AIT services continue on Data PID 6601 (AIT)

The DVB-T broadcast stream has been replaced by an IPTV stream on suitably equipped connected devices.

 

LCN 206 -SID 33344 POP MAX - Now hybrid IPTV only

- Video PID 1051 & Audio PID 1052 have been removed.

- AIT services continue on Data PID 6601 (AIT)

- The EPG now states "This Channel Has Now Closed".

- A slate announcing "Tiny POP coming to channel 206 soon." is displayed on some, but not all, suitably equipped connected devices.

The DVB-T broadcast stream has been replaced by an IPTV slate on some suitably equipped connected devices. Other connected devices may just show a blank screen, possibly with an error message indicating that the channel is not available. 

 

LCN 208 - SID 33472 Tiny Pop - Now hybrid IPTV only

- Video PID 1041 & Audio PID 1042 have been removed.

- AIT services continue on Data PID 6601 (AIT)

The DVB-T broadcast stream has been replaced by an IPTV stream on some suitably equipped connected devices. Other connected devices may just show a blank screen, possibly with an error message indicating that the channel is not available.

New Service:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID
61		GREAT! mystery	SDN (COM4)	15584			IPTV Streaming Channel.

 

 

Renamed Service:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Former Name
63		GREAT! player	Arqiva B (COM6)	28352		GREAT! tv +1	IPTV On Demand Portal.	#1

 #1  Moves from LCN 62.

 

 

EPG Changes: 

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Old LCN
62		GREAT! romance mix	Arqiva B (COM6)	28384		63			IPTV Streaming Channel.
63		GREAT! player	Arqiva B (COM6)	28352		62			IPTV On Demand Portal.	#1
79		That's Dance MCR	MTN (G_Man)	30337		80			Manchester Area Only.
80		That's TV (UK) MCR	MTN (G_Man)	30081		86			Manchester Area Only.
86		That's TV 2 MCR	MTN (G_Man)	30401		87			Manchester Area Only.
87		That's Christmas MCR	MTN (G_Man)	30657		88			Manchester Area Only.
88		TV Warehouse	MTN (G_Man)	30209		92			Manchester Area Only.
92		TV Warehouse+1	MTN (G_Man)	30465		94			Manchester Area Only.

 #1  Previously named GREAT! tv +1.

Since 7am this morning, Create and Craft has been carrying a still video image on LCN 85.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hochanda Global announced the closure of the channel this morning on Create & Craft's Facebook page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Services:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID
57		U&Eden	BBC B (PSB3)	19968
269		New Media TV	Comux (L-Mux)	33664		Limited Coverage	IPTV Streaming Channel.	#1
276		CNA	SDN (COM4)	16164			IPTV Streaming Channel.	#2
284		GIGS	SDN (COM4)	16170			IPTV Streaming Channel.	#3

#1 Religious content.

#2 News channel from Singapore.

#3 Music channel.

 

 

Service Removals:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID
74		U&Yesterday+1	Arqiva A (COM5)	23872			Part-time 0500-0700.
235		Al Jazeera Eng	Arqiva B (COM6)	27712				#1
269		AmazingDiscoveries	SDN (COM4)	16272			IPTV Streaming Channel.

#1 Still available as a streaming service on channel 251. 

 

 

EPG Changes:

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Old LCN
74		U&DaveJaVu	SDN (COM4)	13008		57

Taking the EPG slot released by the removal of U&Yesterday+1.

 

 

Renamed Services: 

LCN		Service Name	Multiplex	SID		Former Name
71		That's Christmas	D3&4 (PSB2)	8700		That's TV 3
88		That's Christmas MCR	MTN (G_Man)	30657		That's TV 3 MCR	Manchester Area Only	#1

#1 Broadcasting hours not confirmed.