Find out what programmes are on UK TV Freesat like BBC1, ITv1, Channel 4, Five with our interactive Freesat Programme Guide.

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Freesat Programme Guide

What is Freesat TV?

Freesat was launched on 6th May 2008. Freesat offers free to air, subscription free UK TV via satellite. It was was designed for those areas of the UK that are unable to receive the UK terrestrial digital service, Freeview. For a one-off payment you can receive over 150 TV and Radio channels.

The channels on Freesat are currently transmitted from three UK TV satellites :Astra 2E,Astra 2F and Astra 2G.

Previous satellites used for UK TV were Astra 2A, Astra 2B, Astra 2C, Astra 2D and Eurobird 28.

Freesat is a UK-based free-to-air satellite television service that allows users to watch TV without the need for a monthly subscription. Launched in 2008 as a partnership between the BBC and ITV, Freesat provides access to over 150 TV and radio channels, including major UK broadcasters such as BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5, along with a range of entertainment, news, and movie channels.

Freesat operates via a satellite dish, making it accessible in most parts of the UK, even in areas where terrestrial TV reception may be poor. Users need a Freesat-compatible set-top box or a television with built-in Freesat functionality to access the service. In addition to live TV, Freesat offers on-demand content through services like BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and My5, provided the box is connected to the internet. Freesat is popular with households looking for a wide range of channels without recurring costs.