03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sky customers receive 11 FREE new channels in mega TV upgrade today – including a hit BBC show
SKY customers will gain access to just short of a dozen new channels from today.
The massive change has already hit TV screens - giving punters the choice to flick on 11 more channels free of charge.
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Sky customers will receive access to 11 more channels from today
The additions include a range of content, including art, documentaries and sports.
Punters won't need to do anything to gain access to the channels, as the update will be made automatically.
The fresh add-ons include popular BBC show Homes Under The Hammer.
The auction television series launched to EPG number 1023, allowing viewers to enjoy the beloved daytime favourite.
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FULL LIST OF CHANNELS AVAILABLE FROM TODAY
Sky Sports Classics launched to EPG number
1001
in the UK only on Sky Glass/Stream only
Sky Sports Vault launched to EPG number
1002
in the UK only on Sky Glass/Stream only
Sky Sports Stories launched to EPG number
1003
in the UK only on Sky Glass/Stream only
Pick launched to EPG number
1004
in the UK only on Sky Glass/Stream only
Emergency 24/7 launched to EPG number
1005
in the UK only on Sky Glass/Stream only
Sky Artist Of The Year launched to EPG number
1006
in the UK only on Sky Glass/Stream only
NBC News NOW launched to EPG number
1020
in the UK only on Sky Glass/Stream only
Billiards launched to EPG number
1021
in the UK only on Sky Glass/Stream only
Great British Menu launched to EPG number
1022
in the UK only on Sky Glass/Stream only
Homes Under The Hammer launched to EPG number
1023
in the UK only on Sky Glass/Stream only
Crime and Justice launched to EPG number
1024
in the UK only on Sky Glass/Stream only
MORE SKY CHANGES
There are more changes on Sky today - though these will only affect Sky Cinema subscribers.
As part of regular refreshes, Sky Blockbusters, Sky Pitch Perfect and Sky Family are all disappearing.
In their place will be Sky Hits, Sky Comedy and Sky Fantasy respectively.
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BOLD PREDICTION
It comes after one TV expert said it is "unlikely" Sky will ever release a new satellite product.
Paolo Pescatore, an expert for PP Foresight, told The Sun it is "highly unlikely" Sky will ever release a new satellite box "given the investment and timescales with the TV switch off that's around the corner".
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Last year, Sky signed a contract extension with satellite operator SES that takes the service up to 2029.
"Ultimately Sky would prefer to migrate all users onto its IP based products which in turn will lead to the end of Sky Q," Paolo said.
"It is reliable, robust and serves customers needs.
"They do not want to buy another telly with Sky inside for now."
