Great news for Freeview TV owners this week as a surprise change is set to happen on September 4 with the return of a festival channel.
Despite the recent end of summer, households can already gear up for winter by tuning in to GREAT! Christmas. This channel, replacing GREAT! Romance temporarily, will showcase festive-themed movies and shows for the upcoming months.
In addition to airing on Freeview, the new service will also be available on Sky and Virgin Media. Find the channel numbers below.
Freeview – channel 52 • Sky – channel 319 • Virgin Media – channel 424
Mirror Online has previewed the upcoming programming for GREAT! Christmas, revealing a lineup of festive treats including movies like Road to Christmas, Love You Like Christmas, and Deck the Heart.
Commenting on the development, Steve Hornsey, Vice President of Movies and Entertainment at Narrative Entertainment, expressed, “Everyone loves Christmas – and the earlier it begins, the better. Our research indicates that millions of Brits are eager to embrace the festive spirit early, and GREAT! Christmas is the ideal destination for them. Last year, GREAT! Christmas once again topped as Britain’s favorite seasonal channel. Now, it returns for all those seeking to immerse themselves in the heartwarming world of Christmas romance and family joy.”
Upon the channel’s launch, Freeview TV owners may need to retune their devices, but a quick check should ensure GREAT! Christmas automatically appears on the planner.
The channel goes live starting this Thursday, September 4.
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