Good news for Freeview TV owners as a surprise change is set to happen tomorrow, September 4. The festival channel, GREAT! Christmas, will be returning, offering a variety of festive-themed movies and shows to kick off the winter season.
In addition to airing on Freeview, the channel will also be available on Sky and Virgin Media, with channel numbers as follows: Freeview – channel 52, Sky – channel 319, Virgin Media – channel 424.
GREAT! Christmas’s upcoming listings include popular movies like “Road to Christmas,” “Love You Like Christmas,” and “Deck the Heart,” promising a lineup of festive treats for viewers.
Steve Hornsey, Narrative Entertainment’s Vice President of Movies and Entertainment, expressed excitement about the early start to the Christmas season, stating that millions of Brits are eager to embrace the festive spirit. He highlighted GREAT! Christmas as the go-to destination for those seeking heartwarming Christmas romance and family joy.
Upon the channel’s launch, Freeview TV owners may need to retune their devices, but the GREAT! Christmas channel should automatically appear on the planner. The channel is set to go live on Thursday, September 4.