If you have a Freeview TV, there is exciting news for you this week. Tomorrow, on September 4, a surprise change is happening with the return of a festival channel.
Even though summer has just ended, households can start preparing for winter by tuning in to GREAT! Christmas. This channel, replacing GREAT! Romance temporarily, will showcase movies and shows with a festive theme.
In addition to airing on Freeview, the new service will also be available on Sky and Virgin Media. Here are the channel numbers:
– Freeview: channel 52
– Sky: channel 319
– Virgin Media: channel 424
Mirror Online has previewed the upcoming listings for GREAT! Christmas, revealing a lineup of festive treats including movies like Road to Christmas, Love You Like Christmas, and Deck the Heart.
Steve Hornsey, Vice President of Movies and Entertainment at Narrative Entertainment, commented on the update, saying, “Everyone loves Christmas, and the earlier it starts, the better. Our research shows that millions of Brits are eager to embrace the festive spirit early, and GREAT! Christmas provides the perfect platform for them. Last year, GREAT! Christmas was once again the favorite seasonal channel in Britain. Now, it’s back for those who wish to immerse themselves in the warm, feel-good world of Christmas romance and family happiness.”
Once the channel is launched, you may need to retune your Freeview TV, but check first as GREAT! Christmas should automatically appear on the planner.
The channel will go live starting from Thursday, September 4.