If you have a Freeview TV, there’s exciting news for you this week. Tomorrow, on September 4, a surprise change is happening with the return of a festival channel.
Although summer has just ended, households can already prepare 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, featuring a lineup of festive treats such as Road to Christmas, Love You Like Christmas, and Deck the Heart.
Steve Hornsey, Vice President of Movies and Entertainment at Narrative Entertainment, expressed enthusiasm for the launch, stating that everyone loves Christmas and the anticipation for the festive season is high. GREAT! Christmas aims to provide viewers with a warm, feel-good escape into Christmas romance and family joy. Last year, GREAT! Christmas was the top seasonal channel in Britain, and it’s returning for those eager to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit.
After the channel’s launch, you may need to retune your Freeview TV, but in most cases, GREAT! Christmas will automatically appear on the planner. The channel will go live starting this Thursday, September 4.