French
DeutschList of former TV channels in the United Kingdom
This is a list of former TV channels in the United Kingdom.
EPG numbers are displayed in the columns to the left under the relevant service names.
Analogue
[edit]| ATT | British Satellite Broadcasting | Sky Television/Sky Multichannels | Analogue cable | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | Bristol Channel | Rediffusion | 1975-03-14[1] | Bristol only.[2] | |
| — | — | — | Wellingborough Cablevision | Wellingborough Traders Television Relay | 1975-03-24[3] | Wellingborough only. | |
| — | — | — | Sheffield Cablevision | British Relay Wireless | 1976-01-02[4] | Sheffield only.[2] | |
| — | — | — | Greenwich Cablevision | Greenwich Cablevision Ltd | c.1983 | Greenwich only. Volunteer-run in later years. | |
| — | — | — | Swindon Viewpoint | EMI and Radio Rentals | 1980[5] | Swindon only. Closed as staffed operation in 1980, continued volunteer run til present day | |
| — | — | — | Channel 40 | Milton Keynes Development Corporation, Post Office Telecommunications | 1979 | Milton Keynes only. Replaced with Cable Radio Milton Keynes.[6] | |
| — | — | — | Avon TV | 1981 | Bristol only.[1] | ||
| — | — | — | T.E.N. (The Entertainment Network) | Rediffusion, Visionhire, Plessey, Rank Organisation | 1985-06-02 | Replaced with Mirrorvision.[7] | |
| — | — | — | 202 | Mirrorvision | Mirror Group Newspapers | 1986-04-01 | Merged with Premiere.[8] |
| — | — | Music Box | Virgin Vision | 1987-01-30 | Replaced by Super Channel | ||
| — | — | — | Star Channel | British Telecommunications plc | 1987 | Merged with Premiere[9] | |
| — | — | — | Premiere | Maxwell Communications Corporation, Goldcrest Films, HBO, Showtime | 1989/07 | ||
| — | — | The Arts Channel | Sky Television plc | 1989 | |||
| — | — | — | The Computer Channel | BSkyB | 1990-11-29 | ||
| — | — | — | Now | BSkyB | 1990-12-01 | Replaced with Sky News. | |
| — | — | — | Galaxy | BSkyB | 1990-12-02 | Transponder space handed to Sky One | |
| — | — | — | The Power Station | BSkyB | 1991-04-08 | Transponder space handed to Sky Movies. | |
| — | — | — | The Comedy Channel | BSkyB | 1992-09-30 | Replaced with Sky Movies Gold. | |
| — | — | — | Sky Arts | BSkyB | 1992-12-31 | Marcopolo satellites sold and signals shut, returned on January 1, 2000, as Artsworld on Sky Digital which then became Sky Arts On March 1, 2007. | |
| — | — | Lifestyle | W H Smith | 1993-01-24 | Astra transponder 5 becomes Vox | ||
| — | — | Lifestyle Satellite Jukebox | W H Smith | 1993-01-24 | Astra transponder 5 becomes Vox | ||
| — | — | Screensport | W H Smith & ESPN | 1993-03-01 | Merged with Eurosport. | ||
| — | — | — | Wire TV | Mirror Television | 1995/05 | Replaced by L!VE TV. | |
| — | — | — | The Identity Channel | BET Networks (Viacom) | 1996 | Financial problems.[10] | |
| — | — | — | Sky Sports Gold | Sky UK | 1996-08-16 | ||
| — | — | — | TV Asia | Dolphin Group | 1997-01-01 | Sold to Zee Entertainment Enterprises. Replaced with Zee TV. | |
| — | — | — | SelecTV | SelecTV plc | 1997-02-14 | Sold to Carlton Communications, rebranded as Carlton Select.[11] | |
| — | — | — | Granada Talk TV | Granada Sky Broadcasting (GSB) | 1997-08-31 | ||
| — | — | — | Sky 2 | BSkyB | 1997-08-31 | Returned as Sky One Mix on Digital on December 9, 2002. | |
| — | — | — | West Herts TV | Telecential | 1997 | Hemel Hempstead only. | |
| — | — | — | CMT Europe | Gaylord Entertainment Company | 1998-03-31 | [12] | |
| — | — | The Children's Channel | United Artists Programming Ltd | 1998-04-03 | |||
| — | — | The Weather Channel | IWP | 1998/04 | [13] | ||
| — | — | — | Sky Scottish | BSkyB, SMG plc | 1998-05-31 | Closed because it fails to meet its financial targets.[14] | |
| — | — | — | Channel One | Associated Newspapers | 1998-09-02 | London only.[15] | |
| — | — | — | Channel One West | Associated Newspapers | 1998-09-21 | Bristol only.[1] | |
| — | — | NBC Europe | General Electric | 1998 | |||
| — | — | — | Sky Soap | BSkyB | 1999-04-30 | ||
| — | — | — | Swindon Cable | NTL | 2000-06-01 | Swindon only. | |
| — | — | TNT | Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) | 2000-07-01 | Replaced with Turner Classic Movies. | ||
| UHF 48 | — | — | — | Lanarkshire TV | Thistle Technology Group Ltd | 2001 | Lanarkshire only. Replaced By Thistle TV |
| UHF 66 | — | — | — | TV Local Bristol | Local Broadcasting Group (Einstein Channel plc) | 2002/10 | Bristol only. Financial difficulties.[1] |
| UHF 49 | — | — | — | Channel Six Dundee | Channel 6 Broadcasting Ltd | 2002 | Dundee only. problems.[16] |
| — | — | — | 3sat | ZDF, ORF, SRG SSR idée suisse, ARD | 2002 | ||
| — | — | — | Rai Uno | RAI | 2002 | ||
| — | — | — | Rai Due | RAI | 2002 | ||
| — | — | — | RTL Television | RTL Group | 2002 | ||
| — | — | — | Sat.1 | ProSiebenSat.1 Media | 2002 | ||
| UHF 52 | — | — | — | Herts TV | Local Broadcasting Group (Einstein Channel plc) | 2002 | Hertford and Ware only.[17] Financial problems.[18] |
| — | — | — | NTL Cable 7 | NTL | 2002 | [19] | |
| — | — | — | Taunton TV | TV Local | 2002 | Taunton and Wellington only.[20] | |
| UHF 54 | — | — | — | TV12 | TV12 ltd | 2002 | Isle of Wight only. |
| UHF 52 | — | — | — | Edinburgh Television | TV Local | 2003 | Edinburgh only. |
| UHF 29 | — | — | — | Portsmouth TV | MyTV Network Limited | 2004-03-19 | Portsmouth only.[21] Entered administration. |
| UHF 29/55 | — | — | — | Southampton TV | MyTV Network Limited | 2004-03-19 | Southampton only. Entered administration. |
| UHF 33 | — | — | Northants TV | Midlands Cable TV | 2004 | Northampton only. | |
| UHF 48 | — | — | — | Thistle TV | Thistle Television Ltd | 2005-05-17 | Signal problems. Lanarkshire only.[22] |
| — | — | — | L!VE TV | Mirror Group Newspapers | 1999-10-31 | Returned in 2003. | |
| UHF 54 | — | — | — | Solent TV | Island Volunteers Group | 2007-05-24 | Isle of Wight only. Nationally available on Sky.[23] |
| — | — | — | Hellenic TV | Hellenic Television Ltd | 2008-12-17 | ||
| UHF 48/21 | — | — | — | C9TV | U C Business Ltd | 2008 | Coleraine, Derry and Limavady only. |
| UHF 47/29/55 | — | — | — | Six TV | Six TV Broadcasting (Milestone Group) | 2009/04 | Oxford and Southampton only. Failed to secure a guaranteed digital channel.[24] |
| UHF 49 | — | — | — | Capital TV | Capital TV Ltd | 2009 | Cardiff only.[25] |
| UHF 54 | — | — | — | York@54 | EBS New Media | 2011 | York only. |
| — | — | — | JSTV | NHK Cosmomedia (Europe) Limited | 2012-01-31 | ||
| UHF 62 | — | — | — | NVTV | Northern Visions Limited | 2012-10-23 | Belfast only. |
Digital
[edit]Year
[edit]2000
[edit]| DTT | Sky | NTL | Telewest | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | — | — | — | Carlton Kids | Carlton Communications plc | 2000-02-01 | Timeshared with Carlton World. Replaced by Discovery Kids. |
| 34 | — | — | — | Carlton World | Carlton Communications plc | 2000-02-01 | Timeshared with Carlton Kids. Replaced by Discovery Wings. |
| 35 | — | 121 | — | Carlton Select | Carlton Communications plc | 2000-03-01 | Timeshared with Carlton Food Network. The closure allows Carlton Food Network's hours to be extended via OnDigital, and on cable it is replaced by Carlton Cinema. |
| 45 | — | — | — | Games Channel | 2000-06-08 | Replaced with ONGames 1 | |
| — | 688 | — | — | Channel East | 2000-07-23 | Financial problems resulting in loss of satellite uplink | |
| — | 823 | — | — | B4U>Direct | Digital Broadcasting Company & B4U | 2000-08-01 | Financial problems. |
| 20 | — | — | — | ONDigital Information | ONDigital | 2000 (Summer/Autumn) | Replaced with ONView |
| — | 698 | — | — | MBI | MBI Minaj Broadcast International | 2000-12-06 |
2001
[edit]| DTT | Sky | NTL | Telewest | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 966 | — | — | BBC Choice Northern Ireland | BBC | 2001-03-31 | Replaced by a digital version of BBC Two Northern Ireland. |
| — | 964 | — | — | BBC Choice Scotland | BBC | 2001-03-31 | Replaced by a digital version of BBC Two Scotland. |
| — | 965 | — | — | BBC Choice Wales | BBC | 2001-03-31 | Replaced by BBC 2W. |
| — | — | — | 141 | SceneOne | Flextech | 2001/03 | Repositioned as a T-commerce hub.[26] |
| — | 441 | 610/94 | 307 | MTV Extra | MTV Networks Europe | 2001-05-01 | Replaced with MTV Hits. |
| 47 | — | — | — | ONOffer | ONdigital | 2001 (Spring/Summer) | |
| 46 | — | — | — | ONGames 2 | ONdigital | 2001 (Spring/Summer) | |
| 45 | — | — | — | ONGames 1 | ONdigital | 2001-07-11 | Replaced with Two Way TV |
| 43 | 522 | — | — | Simply Money | Invest TV | 2001-07-11 | Replaced with Simply Shopping on Sky. |
| 6 | — | 117/6 | 113 | S2 | SMG plc | 2001-07-27 | Replaced with ITV2 and ITV Sport Channel. Scotland only. |
| — | 799 | — | — | U>Direct film previews | Digital Broadcasting Company | 2001-07-31 | Went into liquidation.[27] |
| — | 800–827 | — | — | U>Direct | Digital Broadcasting Company | 2001-07-31 | Went into liquidation.[27] |
| — | 432 | — | — | U>Direct Sport | Digital Broadcasting Company | 2001-08-01 | Went into liquidation.[27] |
| — | — | 725 | — | Lions TV | Premium TV (NTL) | 2001/08 | Temporary channel for the 2001 British Lions tour to Australia. |
| — | 999 | — | — | Sky Latest | BSkyB | 2001-08-20 | Replaced with Sky Customer Channel. |
| — | 567 | — | — | .tv | BSkyB | 2001-09-02 | Low audience ratings and failed contract negotiations for carriage on cable.[28] |
| — | 202 | — | — | Liberty TV | 2001-10-05 | Replaced with Life TV | |
| — | 461 | — | — | Whereits.at TV | David Rose | 2001-10-10 | Financial difficulties.[29] |
| 35 | — | 303/115 | 297 | Taste CFN | Carlton Communications plc | 2001-11-30 | |
| 46 | — | — | — | Two Way TV | 2001-12-31 | ||
| 47 | 211 | — | — | Wellbeing | Granada & Boots Group | 2001-12-31 |
2002
[edit]| DTT | Sky | NTL | Telewest | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 117/6 | — | UTV2 | UTV Media | 2002-01-22 | Replaced with ITV2. Northern Ireland only. |
| — | 682 | — | — | Asia 1 TV | Reminiscent TV Network | 2002-02-04 | Financial difficulties.[30][31] |
| — | 691 | — | — | Lashkara TV | Reminiscent TV Network | 2002-02-04 | Financial problems.[30][31] |
| — | 683 | — | — | Sonali TV | Reminiscent TV Network | 2002-02-06 | Financial problems.[30][32] |
| — | 681 | — | — | UC Lanka | UC Lanka Ltd | 2002-02-21 | |
| — | 692 | — | — | Gurjari | Reminiscent TV Network | 2002-02-22 | Financial problems.[30][33] |
| — | 693 | — | — | CEE(i)TV | Reminiscent TV Network | 2002-02-22 | Financial problems.[30][33] |
| — | 694 | — | — | Anjuman TV | Reminiscent TV Network | 2002-02-22 | Financial problems.[30][33] |
| 16 | — | — | — | ITV Text + | ITV Digital | 2002/02 | |
| 13 | 553 | 127/13 | 245 | BBC Knowledge | BBC | 2002-03-02 | Replaced with BBC Four and CBeebies. |
| 19 | 633 | 634 | 867 | Shop! | Granada & Littlewoods | 2002-04-08 | |
| 51 | — | — | — | ITV Select 1 | ITV Digital | 2002-04-22 | Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration |
| 52 | — | — | — | ITV Select 2 | ITV Digital | 2002-04-22 | Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration |
| 53 | — | — | — | ITV Select 3 | ITV Digital | 2002-04-22 | Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration |
| 54 | — | — | — | ITV Select 4 | ITV Digital | 2002-04-22 | Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration |
| 55 | — | — | — | ITV Select 5 | ITV Digital | 2002-04-22 | Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration |
| — | — | 405/114 | — | Granada Breeze | Granada Sky Broadcasting (GSB) | 2002-04-30 | |
| — | 178 | 306 | 160 | Tara Television | Raidió Teilifís Éireann & United Pan-Europe Communications | 2002-04-30 | Wound up by the High Court in April 2002. |
| 98 | — | 111/729 | — | ITV Sport Select | ITV Digital | 2002/04 | Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration. |
| 99 | — | — | — | ITV Sport Plus | ITV Digital | 2002/04 | Closed by ITV Digital after going into administration. |
| 35 | — | — | — | ITV Digital Preview | ITV Digital | 2002-05-01 | Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting. |
| 47 | — | — | — | ITV Select Previews | ITV Digital | 2002-05-01 | Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting. |
| 50 | — | — | — | ITV Select Information | ITV Digital | 2002-05-01 | Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting. |
| 88 | — | — | — | ITV Digital Information | ITV Digital | 2002-05-01 | Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting. |
| 20 | — | 727 | — | ITV Sport Channel | ITV Digital | 2002-05-12 | Removed after ITV Digital ceased broadcasting. |
| — | 673 | — | — | Inspiration Network | 2002-06-01 | Financial problems.[34] | |
| — | 878 | — | — | ITN Radio | ITN | 2002-06-01 | Financial problems.[35] |
| — | — | — | Bright Blue | Energis | 2002-06-15 | [36] | |
| — | 516 | — | — | The Money Channel | Adam Faith and Paul Killik | 2002/06 | Financial problems. |
| — | 576 | — | — | Einstein.tv | Einstein Channel plc | 2002-07-24 | Financial problems.[37] |
| — | 910 | — | — | TEAMtalk 252 | TEAMtalk Media Group plc | 2002-07-31 | Financial problems.[38] |
| — | 464 | — | — | Digital Classics TV | 2002-08-08 | Financial problems.[39] | |
| — | 455 | — | — | Vibe TV | 2002-09-02 | [40] | |
| — | 217 | 607/100 | 151 | Play UK | UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech) | 2002-09-30 | Replaced with UK History on 30 October 2002.[41] |
| — | 649 | — | — | Home Shopping Europe | 2002-10-01 | Financial problems. | |
| — | 816 | — | — | Sirasa TV | Maharajah Television | 2002-10-28 | |
| — | 657 | — | — | Shop Aid TV | 2002-10-31 | ||
| — | — | 118 | — | The Studio | NTL and Vivendi Universal | 2002-12-31 | Financial problems and failed contract negotiations for carriage on Sky and Telewest.[42] |
| — | — | — | 625 | Channel One | Channel One Liverpool Ltd (DMGT) | 2002 | Liverpool only. Financial problems.[43] |
| — | 434 | — | — | F1 Digital+ | Formula One Management | 2002/12 | Financial problems. |
| — | — | — | 801 | Asianet | Asianet Communications Limited | 2002 | |
| — | — | 608/71 | — | BET on Jazz | BET Networks (Viacom) | 2002 | Carriage agreement not renewed. |
| 56 | — | — | — | For Adults Only 1 | ITV Digital | 2002 | |
| 57 | — | — | — | For Adults Only 2 | ITV Digital | 2002 |
2003
[edit]| DTT | Sky | NTL | Telewest | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 410 | — | — | The Racing Channel | The Racing Network International | 2003-02-03 | |
| — | 193 | 803 | — | Channel Health | 2003-02-05 | Financial problems.[44][45] | |
| 7 | 160 | 126/12 | 111 | BBC Choice | BBC | 2003-02-09 | Replaced with BBC Three. |
| — | 889 | — | — | The Scene | 2003-03-09 | [46] | |
| — | 665 | — | — | Chart Shop TV | CSC Media Group | 2003-03-12 | Replaced with Video Vault.[47] |
| — | 644 | — | — | Shop USA | 2003-03-18 | ||
| — | 952 | — | — | CPD / Dental TV | 2003-03-25 | [48] | |
| — | — | 309/49 | 425 | Carlton Cinema | Carlton Communications plc | 2003-03-31 | Ceased broadcasting due to failed contract negotiations for carriage on Sky.[49] |
| — | 906 | — | — | Rampage | Radio First | 2003/03 | [48] |
| — | 645 | — | — | Simply Music | Simply Media | 2003-04-14 | Replaced with Simply Shop+. |
| — | 579 | — | — | Simply Nature | Simply Media | 2003-04-14 | |
| — | 581 | — | — | Simply Einstein | Simply Media | 2003-04-14 | |
| — | 905 | — | — | Relax with a Book | 2003/04 | [50] | |
| — | 262 | — | — | Simply Nostalgia | Simply Media | 2003-05-01 | Financial difficulties.[51] |
| — | 645 | — | — | Simply Shop+ | Simply Media | 2003-05-01 | Financial problems.[51] |
| — | 826 | — | — | Simply Asian | Simply Media | 2003-05-01 | Financial problems.[51] |
| — | 326 | 715/47 | — | FilmFour Extreme | Channel Four Television Corporation | 2003-05-05 | Timeshared with FilmFour World. Replaced with FilmFour Weekly.[52] |
| — | 325 | 716/48 | — | FilmFour World | Channel Four Television Corporation | 2003-05-05 | Timeshared with FilmFour Extreme. Replaced with FilmFour Weekly.[52] |
| — | 952 | — | — | Automotive Channel | 2003/05 | ||
| — | 414 | — | — | Red Button Races | 2003-06-18 | Financial problems. | |
| — | 461 | — | — | P-Rock | 2003-06-24 | Financial problems. | |
| — | 882 | — | — | ART Europe | Arab Radio and Television Network | 2003-06-25 | Replaced with MBC. |
| — | 619 | — | — | Toons and Tunes | CSC Media Group | 2003-06-26 | Replaced with Pop. |
| — | 305 | 708/55 | 405 | Sky Movies Premier Widescreen | BSkyB | 2003-06-03 | Ceased broadcasting due to widescreen content being broadcast on all other Sky Movies channels. |
| — | 913 | — | — | Apna Radio | 2003-07-24 | Financial problems.[53] | |
| 52 | — | — | — | NTL Interactive | NTL | 2003 (Summer) | MHEG electronic programme guide, with listings for ITV Digital channels. |
| 22 | — | — | — | CBM | CBM Media | 2003-08-06 | Channel never launched due to CBM failing to meet the contract launch conditions.[54][55] |
| — | 814 | — | — | Ekushey TV | Ekushey Television (Pvt) Ltd. | 2003-09-01 | Licensing problems in Bangladesh.[56] |
| — | 247 | — | — | MBE (Major Black Entertainment) | 2003-09-03 | ||
| — | 244 | 903 | 732 | CNX | Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) | 2003-09-08 | Replaced with Toonami. |
| — | 774 | — | — | Erotika 4 | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell) | 2003-10-16 | Replaced with Television X 2.[57] |
| — | 775 | — | — | Erotika 5 | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell) | 2003-10-16 | Replaced with Television X 3.[58] |
| — | 776 | — | — | Erotika 6 | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell) | 2003-10-16 | |
| — | 689 | — | — | TX1 | 2003-10-30 | [59] | |
| 50 | — | — | — | FourText | Intelfax | 2003-12-16 | Replaced with Teletext on 4.[60] |
| — | 691 | — | — | Mobile Crazy TV | 2003-12-24 | Financial problems.[61] |
2004
[edit]| DTT | Sky | NTL | Telewest | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 772 | — | — | Erotika 2 | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell) | 2004-02-02 | |
| — | 773 | — | — | Erotika 3 | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell) | 2004-02-02 | |
| — | 771 | — | — | Erotika 1 | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern & Shell) | 2004-03-01 | |
| — | 564 | 137/506 | 225 | UK Horizons | UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech) | 2004-03-08 | Split into UKTV Documentary and UKTV People, with the former taking its former EPG slot.[62] |
| — | 565 | 809 | 226 | UK Horizons +1 | UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech) | 2004-03-08 | Replaced with UKTV Documentary +1 (Sky/Telewest)[62]/UKTV People (NTL)[63] |
| 17 | 631 | 115/23 | 870 | TV Travel Shop | TV Travel Shop | 2004-04-16 | DTT allocation bought by Top Up TV. Sky EPG slot bought by iBuy. |
| — | 632 | 633 | — | TV Travel Shop 2 | TV Travel Shop | 2004-04-16 | Sky EPG slot bought by iBuy2. |
| — | 669 | — | — | Going Places TV | My Travel plc | 2004-05-06 | Financial problems.[64] |
| — | — | — | 933 | Century Radio | Capital Radio Group | 2004-06-29 | Removed in favour of national carriage of Century Digital. Gateshead regional headend only. |
| — | 620 | — | — | Pop Plus | CSC Media Group | 2004-07-27 | Replaced with Tiny Pop. |
| — | 878 | — | — | Student Broadcast Network | Campus Media | 2004-09-23 | Financial problems.[65] |
| — | 844 | — | — | Bollywood Films | Red Hot Films | 2004-09-23 | Low subscriber numbers.[66] |
| — | 820 | — | — | ART Movies | Arab Radio and Television Network | 2004-10-01 | Low subscriber numbers.[67] |
| — | 821 | — | — | ART Music | Arab Radio and Television Network | 2004-10-01 | Low subscriber numbers.[67] |
| — | 822 | — | — | MBC | Arab Radio and Television Network | 2004-10-01 | Low subscriber numbers.[67] |
| — | 823 | — | — | LBC | Arab Radio and Television Network | 2004-10-01 | Low subscriber numbers.[67] |
| — | 425 | — | — | iSports TV | Digital Interactive Television Group | 2004-10-06 | Sky EPG slot bought by Channel 425. |
| — | 663 | — | — | Factory Outlet | Eagle Road Studios Limited | 2004-10-08 | Replaced with Gems TV. |
| — | 637 | — | — | Shop America | 2004-10-20 | Sky EPG slot bought by Express Shopping Channel.[68] | |
| — | 118 | 101/301 | 128 | Plus | Granada Sky Broadcasting | 2004-11-01 | Closed down by ITV plc and GSB as part of a deal to carry ITV3 on Sky. Replaced with ITV3. |
| — | 660 | 924 | — | Auction World.tv | Auctionworld Ltd | 2004-11-19 | Parent company forced into administration and licence revoked by Ofcom.[69] |
| — | 649 | — | — | Chase-it.tv | Auctionworld Ltd | 2004-11-19 | Parent company forced into administration and licence revoked by Ofcom.[70] |
| — | 238 | — | — | Bonanza | 2004-12-06 | Replaced with Majestic TV. | |
| — | 656 | — | — | Shop Smart | Shop Smart Television Ltd | 2004-12-11 | Licence revoked by Ofcom.[71] |
2005
[edit]| DTT | Sky | NTL | Telewest | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 413 | 811 | 525 | Eurosport News | TF1 Group | 2005-01-10 | Replaced with Eurosport 2. |
| — | 837 | — | — | NSAT | 2005-02-04 | [72] | |
| — | 211 | — | — | ACTV | 2005-02-14 | [73] | |
| 36 | — | — | — | Top Up TV Sampler | Top Up TV | 2005/02 | Replaced with Xtraview. |
| — | 428 | — | — | TWC Re:Loaded | The Wrestling Channel Ltd. | 2005-03-21 | Slot bought by CSC Media Group. Ceased broadcasting for Movies 333.[74] |
| 56 | — | — | — | Teletext TV Guide | Teletext Ltd. | 2005-03-23 | Replaced with Teletext Cars |
| — | 670 | — | — | Authentic TV | 2005-04-03 | ||
| — | 663 | — | — | Snatch It! | Eagle Road Studios Limited | 2005-05-12 | Replaced with Gems TV 2. |
| — | 793 | — | — | SAB TV | Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Limited | 2005/05 | Purchased by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Sky EPG slot given to MATV National.[75] |
| — | 686 | — | — | txt me | 2005-07-01 | Replaced with The Soundtrack Channel. | |
| — | — | 770 | — | Boro TV | NTL | 2005/07 | Teesside only. |
| — | — | 771 | — | Boro TV Extra | NTL | 2005/07 | Teesside only. |
| 36 | — | — | — | Xtraview | Top Up TV | 2005-08-31 | Space revoked by Channel 4 to launch More 4. |
| — | 696 | — | — | Exchange & Mart TV | 2005-08-08 | [76] | |
| — | 180 | — | — | You TV 3 | Trustar Global Media | 2005-09-06 | Returned on 4 October 2005 as You TV 2 Extra. |
| — | 898 | — | — | Big Blue Radio | Chelsea F.C. | 2005-09-14 | |
| — | 259 | — | — | Unlimited TV | 2005-09-30 | Replaced with The Audi Channel. | |
| — | 823 | — | — | LBC Europe | Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation | 2005-10-01 | Low subscriber numbers. |
| — | 247 | — | — | Classics TV | 2005-10-10 | Replaced with Dove Vision. | |
| 81 | 525 | 123 | 617 | ITV News Channel | ITV plc | 2005-12-23 | Replaced with ITV4 and CITV. |
2006
[edit]| DTT | Sky | NTL:Telewest | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 647 | — | TelSell | Tel Sell BV | 2006-01-09 | Sky EPG slot bought by Pitch TV Plus. |
| — | 860 | 881/925 | The Storm | GCap Media | 2006-01-23 | Replaced with Chill.[77] |
| — | 336 | — | Matinee Movies | sit-up Ltd | 2006-01-31 | Bought by Dolphin Broadcast Services Ltd. Replaced with Movies4Men. |
| — | 339 | — | Bad Movies | sit-up Ltd | 2006-01-31 | Bought by Dolphin Broadcast Services Ltd. Replaced with ACTIONMAX. |
| — | 172 | — | Game Network | Cellcast Group | 2006-02-20 | Replaced with Babestation. |
| — | 871 | 882 | The Mix | GCap Media | 2006-02-20 | Replaced with Fun Radio. Ex-NTL only. |
| — | 214 | — | L!VE TV | Mirror Group Newspapers | 2006-02-28 | Replaced with Babeworld. |
| — | 362 | 933 | The Amp | CSC Media Group | 2006-03-01 | Replaced with Bliss |
| — | 602 | 614/705 | Cartoon Network +1 | Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) | 2006-03-06 | Replaced with original version of Cartoon Network Too on 24 April 2006 and then Cartoonito on 24 May 2007. Was relaunched on 1 April 2014. |
| — | 277 | — | London TV | Visit London | 2006-03-14 | Replaced with Celebrity Shopping. |
| — | 613 | 698/65/726 | Toon Disney | Disney-ABC Television Group | 2006-03-16 | Replaced with Disney Cinemagic |
| — | 541 | — | UKTV People +1 | UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Flextech) | 2006-04-18 | Replaced with UKTV Drama +1 on 2 May 2006. |
| — | 0167 | — | Jazz FM | GMG Radio | 2006-05-06 | [78] |
| — | 0163 | — | Apple FM | 2006-05-25 | [79] | |
| — | 0132 | 871 | PrimeTime Radio | Roger De Haan | 2006-06-02 | Ex-NTL only.[80] |
| — | 852 | — | Quiz TV | Quiz TV Limited | 2006-06-23 | |
| 106 | — | — | YooPlay Games | YooMedia | 2006-07-18 | Replaced with Virgin Radio. |
| — | 325 | 715/47 | FilmFour Weekly | Channel Four Television Corporation | 2006-07-19 | Ceased broadcasting when the subscription service ended. Ex-NTL only.[81] |
| — | 672 | — | GDTV | One TV plc | 2006/07 | Financial problems.[82] |
| — | 667 | — | One TV | One TV plc | 2006/07 | Financial problems.[82] Licence revoked by Ofcom.[83] |
| — | 346 | 172/315 | VH2 | MTV Networks Europe | 2006-08-01 | Replaced with MTV Flux. |
| — | 674 | — | Treasures.tv | Treasures TV Limited | 2006-08-17 | |
| — | 202 | 141 | Trouble Reload | Flextech | 2006-09-09 | Replaced with Trouble +1. |
| — | 841 | — | Avago | YooMedia | 2006-10-04 | Replaced with Gala TV. |
| — | 339 | — | ACTIONMAX | Dolphin Broadcast Services Ltd | 2006-10-09 | Replaced with Movies4Men 2. |
| — | 0204 | — | Virgin Radio Party Classics | SMG plc | 2006/10 | [84] |
| — | 786 | — | Vectone Urdu | Vectone Media Limited | 2006-11-10 | [85] |
| — | 794 | — | Vectone One | Vectone Media Limited | 2006-11-10 | [85] |
| — | 796 | — | Vectone Tamil | Vectone Media Limited | 2006-11-10 | [85] |
| — | 800 | — | Vectone Bangla | Vectone Media Limited | 2006-11-10 | [85] |
| — | 803 | — | Vectone Punjab | Vectone Media Limited | 2006-11-10 | [85] |
| — | 811 | — | Vectone Sinhla | Vectone Media Limited | 2006-11-10 | [85] |
| — | 812 | — | Vectone Two | Vectone Media Limited | 2006-11-10 | [85] |
| — | 512 | 820 | South Asia World | Asia TV Ltd | 2006-11-11 | Ex-Telewest only.[86] |
| — | 821 | — | Vectone 2U | Vectone Media Limited | 2006-11-24 | |
| 504 | — | — | Channel 4 HD | Channel Four Television Corporation | 2006-11-30 | Crystal Palace only. Returned on 10 December 2007. |
| 505 | — | — | Five HD | Channel 5 Broadcasting (RTL Group) | 2006-11-30 | Crystal Palace only. Returned on 13 July 2010. |
| 503 | — | 118 | ITV HD | ITV plc | 2006-11-30 | Crystal Palace and ex-Telewest only. Returned on 7 June 2008. |
| — | 0113 | 961 | Century Digital | GMG Radio | 2006-12-14 | Station sold to GMG Radio, EPG slots retained by GCap Media and given to theJazz.[87] |
2007
[edit]| DTT | Sky | Virgin TV | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 854 | — | Channel 854 | William Hill plc & YooMedia | 2007-01-03 | |
| — | 916 | — | Look4Love | Television Concepts Limited | 2007/01 | Licence revoked by Ofcom.[88] |
| — | 918 | — | Look 4 Love 2 | Television Concepts Limited | 2007/01 | Went into liquidation. Licence revoked by Ofcom.[89] |
| — | 638 | — | Price Busters TV | MK Promotions | 2007-02-22 | |
| — | 681 | — | Price Busters TV 2 | MK Promotions | 2007-02-22 | |
| — | 524 | 221 | Discovery Wings | Discovery Networks UK | 2007-02-28 | Replaced with Discovery Turbo. |
| — | 615 | 721 | Discovery Kids | Discovery Networks UK | 2007-02-28 | Replaced with Discovery Turbo. |
| — | 528 | 228/231 | Adventure One | NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) | 2007-03-01 | Replaced with National Geographic Wild. |
| 43 | — | — | Top Up TV Promo | Top Up TV | 2007-03-01 | Replaced with Setanta Sports 1. |
| — | 659 | — | EeZee tv | eeZee tv Limited | 2007-03-03 | Replaced with JML Direct TV |
| 107 | — | — | Top Up TV Active | Top Up TV | 2007-03-05 | |
| 31 | 856 | — | ITV Play | ITV plc | 2007-03-13 | Ceased broadcasting due to phone-in fraud scandal.[90] Replaced with ITV2 +1 on Freeview. |
| — | 193 | — | Rapture TV | Rapture Television plc | 2007-03-19 | Ceased broadcasting on Sky following EPG fees dispute.[91] |
| 724 | — | — | 3C | EMAP | 2007-03-24 | |
| 102 | — | — | Teletext Cars | Teletext Ltd. | 2007-04-02 | |
| — | 330 | — | More 24 | NBC Universal Global Networks | 2007-04-02 | Replaced with Movies 24 +. |
| — | 929 | — | Red Hot Climax | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell) | 2007-04-03 | |
| — | 931 | — | Red Hot Reality | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell) | 2007-04-03 | |
| — | 849 | — | The Daily Quiz! | Big Game TV | 2007-04-25 | |
| — | 840 | — | The Great Big British Quiz | Play To Win TV | 2007-05-04 | |
| — | 483 | — | PremPlus HD | BSkyB | 2007-05-06 | Match rights transferred to Setanta Sports and ceased broadcasting. Replaced with Sky Sports HDX. |
| — | 602 | 732 | Toonami | Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) | 2007-05-24 | Replaced with new version of Cartoon Network Too along with launch of Cartoonito. |
| — | 219 | — | Solent TV | Island Volunteers Group | 2007-05-24 | [23] |
| — | 483 | — | Sky Sports HDX | BSkyB | 2007-05-26 | Temporary channel. |
| — | 631 | — | IBuy | IAC/HSN | 2007-05-28 | Replaced with JML Direct TV. |
| — | 632 | — | IBuy 2 | IAC/HSN | 2007-05-28 | Replaced with Shop Now TV. |
| — | 217 | — | Quiznation | Optimistic Entertainment | 2007-05-31 | |
| — | 0112 | 923 | Core Radio | GCap Media | 2007-07-03 | |
| — | 0174 | 925 | Chill | GCap Media | 2007-07-03 | [92] Returned on 3 November 2008. |
| — | 157 | — | Bonanza | unknown | 2007-07-20 | Replaced with Film 24 on the same day. |
| — | 0175 | 960 | Capital Disney | GCap Media | 2007-07-29 | |
| — | 0109 | 919 | Classic Gold | GCap Media | 2007-08-03 | Replaced by Gold after merger with Capital Gold. |
| — | 0123 | 859 | Capital Gold | GCap Media | 2007-08-03 | Replaced by Gold after merger with Classic Gold. |
| — | — | 890 | Info Zone | Virgin Media | 2007-08-14 | Replaced with PIN Protection Help. Ex-Telewest only. |
| — | 135 | — | Life TV | Life TV Media | 2007-08-20 | Ceased broadcasting for Channel 4 +1. |
| — | 136 | — | Life 24 | Life TV Media | 2007-08-20 | Ceased broadcasting for Channel 4 HD. |
| — | 137 | — | Life Showcase TV | Life TV Media | 2007-08-20 | Ceased broadcasting for Film4 +1. |
| — | 194 | — | BEN 2 | Greener Technology Limited | 2007-08-28 | |
| — | 480 | 501 | PremPlus | BSkyB | 2007-09-11 | Match rights transferred to Setanta Sports and ceased broadcasting. |
| — | — | 502 | PremPlus 2 | BSkyB | 2007-09-11 | Match rights transferred to Setanta Sports and ceased broadcasting. Ex-NTL only. |
| 15 | 170 | 161 | ABC1 | Disney-ABC Television Group | 2007-09-26 | Replaced with Playhouse Disney + on 30 October 2007 on Sky. |
| 20 | 153 | 122 | Ftn | Virgin Media Television | 2007-10-01 | Channel was relaunched and revamped as Virgin 1 on 1 October 2007. |
| — | 154 | 123 | Ftn +1 | Virgin Media Television | 2007-10-01 | Channel was relaunched and revamped as Virgin 1 +1 on 1 October 2007. |
| 729 | 0208 | — | Radio Music Shop | Somethin' Else | 2007-10-05 | |
| 19 | 269 | 263 | UKTV Bright Ideas | UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Virgin Media) | 2007-10-14 | Timeshared with Dave +1 and now Dave +1 uses UKTV Bright Ideas hours. |
| — | 522 | 217 | Discovery Civilisation | Discovery Networks UK | 2007-11-01 | Replaced with Discovery Knowledge.[93] |
| — | 377 | — | MinX | CSC Media Group | 2007-11-22 | Replaced with NME TV. |
| — | 924 | — | Red Hot Wives | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell) | 2007-11-22 | Replaced with Red Hot Girl Girl on Sky. |
| — | — | 120 | Virgin Central 2 | Virgin Media Television | 2007-12-11 | Replaced with VTV Music on Demand. |
| — | 359 | 350 | Classic FM TV | GCap Media | 2007-12-11 | Ex NTL only, Replaced with OMusic TV on Sky. |
| — | 186 | — | Legal TV | TV Legal Limited | 2007-12-17 | Replaced with Red TV. |
| — | 192 | — | MKTV | Jawad Siddiqui | 2007-12-21 | Financial problems. |
| — | 652 | — | Vector 24/7 | Vector Direct | 2007-12-27 | Replaced with JML Choice. |
| — | 656 | — | Shop Vector + | Vector Direct | 2007-12-27 | Replaced with JML Innovation. |
| — | 423 | — | The Golf Channel | JJB Sports | 2007-12-31 | Sky EPG slot bought by Setanta. |
| — | 677 | — | Deal TV | Deal TV Ltd | 2007 | [94] |
2008
[edit]| DTT | Freesat | Sky | Virgin TV | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | 832 | Leonardo | Sitcom Group | 2008-01-07 | Ex-Telewest only. |
| — | — | 204 | — | OBE TV +1 | OBE TV Ltd | 2008-01-08 | OBE TV's Sky EPG slot bought by DMAX, OBE TV moved to 204. |
| — | — | 855 | — | Quiz Call | Ostrich Media (owned by iTouch) | 2008-01-08 | Ceased broadcasting before moving to Channel 5. |
| 717 | — | 0127 | — | Oneword Radio | UBC Media | 2008-01-11 | Financial problems. |
| — | — | 663 | — | Vinappris | Vinappris Limited | 2008-01-11 | |
| — | — | 832 | — | DD News | Doordarshan | 2008-01-22 | Sky EPG slot bought by 9X.[95][96] Distributor entered liquidation.[97] |
| — | — | 346 | 325 | MTV Flux | MTV Networks Europe | 2008-02-01 | Replaced with MTV ONE +1. |
| — | — | 632 | — | JML Direct 2 | JML Direct Limited | 2008-02-07 | Replaced with JML Lifestyle. |
| — | — | 657 | — | JML Extra | JML Direct Limited | 2008-02-07 | Replaced with JML Solutions. |
| — | — | 357 | — | B4 | CSC Media Group | 2008-03-26 | Replaced with Flava. |
| — | — | 0202 | 953 | Virgin Radio Groove | SMG plc | 2008-04-17 | |
| — | — | 549 | — | Discovery Channel +1.5 | Discovery Networks UK | 2008-04-21 | Replaced with Discovery Science +1. |
| — | — | — | 482 | Red Hot Asians | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell) | 2008-04-22 | |
| — | — | 205 | — | FX +1 | Fox International Channels (News Corporation) | 2008-04-28 | Replaced with FX HD. |
| — | — | 819 | — | Sahara Filmy | Sahara One Media and Entertainment Limited | 2008-04-24 | Sky EPG slot bought by SAB TV.[98] |
| — | — | 627 | — | POP +1 | CSC Media Group | 2008-05-19 | Replaced with Kix!. |
| — | — | 367 | — | Flaunt +1 | CSC Media Group | 2008-06-04 | Replaced with Pop Girl +1. |
| — | — | 800 | — | RoA | Ravensbourne | 2008-06-11 | Temporary channel for Rave on Air 2008. Chislehurst only.[99] |
| — | — | 363 | — | Bliss +1 | CSC Media Group | 2008-06-11 | Capacity used for AnimeCentral/Showcase TV. |
| — | — | 197 | — | Life One | Life TV Media | 2008-06-16 | Suddenly went off air. Replaced with Life. |
| — | — | 654 & 678 | 758 | Price Crash | Price Crash TV Ltd | 2008-06-17 | Entered administration.[100] |
| — | — | 833 | — | DD India | Doordarshan | 2008-06-18 | Sky EPG slot bought by 9XM.[101] Distributor entered liquidation.[97] |
| — | — | 270 | — | Performance Channel | Eicom plc | 2008-07-01 | |
| — | — | 821 | — | Channel Punjab | Channel Punjab UK Ltd. | 2008-07-09 | Entered liquidation.[97][102] |
| 18 | — | 360 | 330 | The Hits | Box Television (Bauer Group/Channel Four Television Corporation) | 2008-08-15 | Replaced with 4Music. |
| — | — | 199 | — | AnimeCentral | CSC Media Group | 2008-08-27 | Replaced with Showcase TV. |
| — | — | 946 | — | Red Hot Raw | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell) | 2008-08-28 | |
| — | — | 947 | — | Red Hot Viewers | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell) | 2008-08-28 | |
| — | — | 667 | — | JML Solutions | JML Direct Limited | 2008-09-06 | Replaced with JML CookShop. |
| — | — | 887 | — | Applause | Canis Media | 2008-09-08 | Replaced with Nigeria Movies. |
| — | — | 260 | — | Performance Mainstreet | Eicom plc | 2008-09-10 | Replaced with Rock on TV. |
| — | — | 888 | — | Awareness TV | Canis Media | 2008-09-15 | Replaced with Ocean Finance. |
| — | — | 258 | — | UKTV Style +2 | UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Virgin Media) | 2008-09-15 | Replaced with Watch. Sky only. |
| — | — | 666 | — | JML Innovation | JML Direct Limited | 2008-09-23 | Replaced with JML BeautyShop. |
| — | — | 911 | — | Playboy One | Playboy Enterprises | 2008-10-01 | Replaced with Paul Raymond TV. |
| — | — | 257 | — | Sky Arts +1 | BSkyB | 2008-10-20 | Replaced with Sky Arts 2. |
| — | — | 0113 | 961 | TheJazz | Global Radio | 2008-11-03 | Replaced with Chill. |
| — | — | 204 | — | Pulse +1 | Portland Interactive Ltd | 2008-11-09 | Replaced with HiTV. |
| — | — | 681 | — | World Wide Shop | Enterr10 Media UK Limited | 2008-11-19 | [103] |
| — | — | 375 | — | Scuzz +1 | CSC Media Group | 2008-11-21 | Sky EPG slot bought by NHK World TV. |
| — | — | 207 | — | Pulse +30 mins | Portland Interactive Ltd | 2008-11-24 | Sky EPG slot bought by OBE TV. |
| — | — | 272 | — | The Baby Channel | Simply Media | 2008-11-24 | Replaced with Simply Movies. |
| — | — | 547 | — | The Business Channel | LITV Limited | 2008-11-20 | Went bankrupt. |
| 721 | — | 0182 | — | Mojo Radio | Bauer Radio | 2008-11-30 | |
| 104 | — | — | — | Teletext on 4 | Teletext Ltd. | 2008/11/ | Replaced with 1-2-1 Dating. |
| — | 251 | 427 | — | The Fight Network | TFN Global Inc | 2008-12-01 | |
| — | — | 180 | — | Red TV | TV Legal Limited | 2008-12-08 | Replaced with Brit Hits (AKA British Hits). |
| — | — | 456 | — | SportsXchange | SportsXchange plc | 2008-12-17 | Financial problems. |
| — | — | 882 | — | Sky Venue | BSkyB | 2008 | Commercial and licensed premises only. |
2009
[edit]| DTT | Freesat | Sky | Virgin TV | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 0141 | — | Raaj Radio | Subrung Broadcasting Ltd. | 2009-01-07 | [104] |
| 42 | — | 196 | — | Nuts tv | Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) | 2009-01-15 | Replaced with CNN International on Freeview[105] |
| — | — | 210 | — | Nuts tv +1 | Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) | 2009-01-15 | [105] |
| — | — | 279 | — | Discovery Travel & Living +1 | Discovery Networks UK | 2009-01-20 | Replaced with Investigation Discovery. |
| — | 411 | 274 | — | Overseas Property TV | MRI Media Ltd. | 2009-01-27 | |
| — | — | 264 | — | Wine TV | Wine Network Inc. | 2009-01-21 | Technical problem. |
| — | — | 0195 | — | Radio Tatris International | Radio Tatras Int Ltd | 2009-01-25 | |
| — | — | 653 | — | TV Warehouse | JML Direct Limited | 2009-02-02 | Replaced with JML Home & DIY. Returned on 11 September 2013. |
| — | — | 661 | — | TV Warehouse 2 | JML Direct Limited | 2009-02-02 | Replaced with Shop Now TV. |
| — | — | 173 | 160 | Trouble +1 | Virgin Media Television | 2009-02-05 | Replaced with Living2 +1.[106] |
| — | — | 964 | — | Pulse | Portland Interactive Ltd | 2009-02-10 | Replaced with Dirty Talk. |
| — | 503 | 379 | — | Bubble Hits | Creative Sounds Limited | 2009-02-13 | Financial problems.[107] |
| — | — | 379 | — | Bubble Hits Ireland | Creative Sounds Limited | 2009-02-13 | Financial difficulties.[107] |
| — | — | 260 | — | Rock on TV | Eicom plc | 2009-02-16 | |
| — | — | 0213 | — | PRL 24 | PRL 24 Ltd | 2009-03-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Asian Star Radio.[108] |
| — | — | 253 | — | Travel Channel 2 | Travel Channel International Ltd. | 2009-03-02 | Sky EPG slot bought by TCM UK. |
| — | — | 666 | — | JML BeautyShop | JML Direct Limited | 2009-03-02 | Replaced with JML Lifestyle |
| — | — | 340 | — | G2 Family | G2 Family Limited | 2009-03-04 | |
| — | — | 242 | 274 | Discovery Real Time Extra | Discovery Networks UK | 2009-03-20 | Replaced with Discovery Shed. |
| — | — | 448 | — | Arsenal Replay | Arsenal F.C./Setanta Sports/Input Media | 2009-03-27 | |
| — | — | 262 | — | Real Estate TV | Fox International Channels (News Corporation) | 2009-04-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Chello Zone.[109] |
| — | — | 263 | — | Real Estate TV +1 | Fox International Channels (News Corporation) | 2009-04-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Chello Zone.[109] |
| — | — | 172 | 159 | Trouble | Virgin Media Television | 2009-04-01 | Replaced with Living +2.[110] |
| — | — | 213 | — | Young@Heart | PrimeTime TV Ltd | 2009-04-01 | Replaced with Elite TV. |
| — | — | 0213 | — | Asian Star Radio | TV Legal Limited | 2009-04-03 | [111] |
| — | — | 215 | — | Brit Hits | TV Legal Limited | 2009-04-13 | Replaced with Sikh Channel.[112] |
| — | — | 454 | — | AH TV | Arsenal F.C./Setanta Sports/Input Media | 2009-04-28 | |
| — | — | — | 980 | PPV Event | Virgin Media | 2009-04-28 | Unavailable in some ex-NTL areas. |
| — | — | 838 | — | Jaagran | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | 2009-04-30 | Sky EPG slot bought by Punjjabi TV. |
| — | — | 811 | — | Zee Gujarati | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | 2009-05-01 | [113] |
| — | — | 0145 | — | Club Asia | Club Asia (London) Ltd. | 2009-05-08 | Poor viewing figures.[114] |
| 49 | — | — | — | Netplay TV | Netplay TV Broadcasting Limited | 2009-05-13 | Replaced with Rocks & Co. on Freeview |
| — | — | 674 | — | JJB Sports | TV Sports Shop Ltd. | 2009-05-15 | JJB Sports went bankrupt |
| — | — | 248 | 267 | UKTV Gardens | UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Virgin Media) | 2009-05-19 | Replaced with Really.[115] |
| — | — | 920 | 481 | Red Hot Just 18 | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell) | 2009-05-21 | Replaced with Viewers Wives. |
| — | — | 0215 | — | Zee Radio | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | 2009-06-01 | Removed by Zee.[116] |
| — | 308 | 341 | — | Simply Movies | Simply Media Ltd | 2009-06-15 | Focusing on programme production and distribution.[117] |
| — | — | 0161 | 921 | The Arrow | Global Radio | 2009-06-22 | Returned on 22 April 2014. |
| — | — | 962 | — | Bedroom TV | Telecoms TV | 2009-06-22 | |
| — | — | 418 | 518 | Setanta Sports News | Virgin Media Television & Setanta Sports | 2009-06-23 | Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration.[118] |
| 34 | — | 423 | 538 | Setanta Sports 1 | Setanta Sports | 2009-06-23 | Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration.[118] |
| — | — | 424 | 539 | Setanta Sports 2 | Setanta Sports | 2009-06-23 | Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration.[118] |
| — | — | 429 | 543 | Setanta Golf | Setanta Sports | 2009-06-23 | Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration. Sky EPG slot bought by ESPN.[118] |
| — | — | 436 | 540 | Celtic TV | Setanta Sports | 2009-06-23 | Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration.[119] |
| — | — | 438 | 541 | Rangers TV | Setanta Sports | 2009-06-23 | Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration.[120] |
| — | — | 437 | — | Setanta Commercial | Setanta Sports | 2009-06-23 | Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration.[118] |
| — | — | 957 | — | Live XXX | Ghana Development Foundation | 2009-06-26 | Ceased broadcasting. |
| — | 401 | 267 | — | Wedding TV +1 | Wedding TV Limited | 2009-07-01 | Replaced with Wedding TV Asia.[121] |
| — | 142 | — | — | BET HD | Viacom | 2009-07-04 | Temporary channel for the BET Awards 2009.[122] |
| — | — | 684 | — | Tron Direct 2 | Tron Direct Limited | 2009-07-08 | Ceased broadcasting. |
| — | — | 960 | — | Chat Back | Go Ape TV Limited | 2009-07-09 | Ceased broadcasting. Sky EPG slot given to Live 960. |
| — | — | 281 | — | Monte Carlo TV | Digital Television Production Company Limited | 2009-07-28 | Sky EPG slot bought by LA Muscle TV. |
| — | — | 330 | — | AIT Movistar | Africa Independent Television | 2009-07-28 | Ceased broadcasting. |
| — | — | 630 | — | Nicktoonsters | Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/BSkyB) | 2009-07-31 | Replaced with Nicktoons Replay.[123] |
| — | — | 836 | — | KBC | Kashmir Broadcasting Corporation Limited | 2009-07-31 | Sky EPG slot bought by Ahlebait TV.[124][125] |
| — | 451 | 884 | — | Audi Channel | Volkswagen Group | 2009-08-01 | Ceased broadcasting. |
| — | — | 188 | — | Showcase TV | CSC Media Group | 2009-08-03 | Replaced with True Entertainment. |
| — | — | 794 | — | DW-TV Europe | ARD | 2009-08-03 | Carriage agreement expired. Remains FTA on other satellites. |
| — | — | 435 | 542 | Arsenal TV | Arsenal F.C./Input Media/Setanta Sports | 2009-08-07 | Ceased broadcasting due to Setanta Sports GB going into administration.[126] |
| — | 662 | 828 | — | 9X | INX Network | 2009-08-11 | Merged with 9XM. Sky EPG slot bought by Ummah Channel.[127] |
| 32 | — | — | — | SmileTV | Cellcast Group | 2009-08-20 | |
| — | — | 433 | — | Racing World | Racing Post | 2009-08-24 | Ceased broadcasting. |
| — | — | 662 | — | JML Choice | JML Direct Limited | 2009-09-04 | Replaced with JML Active |
| — | — | 186 | — | Life | All Entertainment Limited | 2009-09-15 | Ceased broadcasting. |
| — | — | 331 | — | World Movies TV | Rapid Eye Motion Ltd. | 2009-09-17 | Ceased broadcasting. |
| — | — | 961 | — | Just4Us | Just4Us TV Limited | 2009-09-22 | Ceased broadcasting. Sky EPG slot bought by Climax3 – 3. |
| — | — | 167 | — | Information TV 2 | Information TV | 2009-10-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Quest. Returned on 8 February 2010 as Showcase. |
| — | — | 935 | — | Skincity | TVX Europe Limited | 2009-10-01 | Sky EPG slot given to PrimeTime PPV. |
| — | — | 795 | — | TVE Internacional | Televisión Española | 2009-10-02 | [128] |
| — | — | 879 | — | Cupid TV | Tanla Solutions Ltd | 2009-10-05 | |
| — | — | 838 | — | Punjjabi TV | World Media Connect | 2009-10-09 | Ceased broadcasting due to a technical problem. Sky EPG slot bought by Madani Channel.[129][130] |
| — | — | 0212 | — | Hot Digital Radio | Hot Digital Ltd | 2009-10-13 | |
| — | — | 837 | — | AT Global Network | AT Global Ltd | 2009-10-16 | Sky EPG slot bought by Fast TV.[131][132] |
| — | — | 905 | — | Filth | Northern and Shell | 2009-10-23 | Sky EPG slot given to Red Hot Mums. |
| 21 | — | 358 | 313 | TMF | MTV Networks Europe | 2009-10-26 | Replaced with VIVA.[133] |
| — | — | — | 931 | 102.5 Clyde 1 | Bauer Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Uddingston regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 931 | Hallam FM | Bauer Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 932 | 97.3 Forth One | Bauer Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Edinburgh and Uddingston regional headends only. |
| — | — | — | 932 | Magic 999 | Bauer Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Preston regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 932 | Metro Radio | Bauer Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 932 | Radio City 96.7 | Bauer Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Knowsley regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 933 | 96.3 Radio Aire | Bauer Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 933 | 97.4 Rock FM | Bauer Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Knowsley and Preston regional headends only. |
| — | — | — | 933 | Real Radio | GMG Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Edinburgh and Uddingston regional headends only. |
| — | — | — | 934 | TFM Radio | Bauer Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 935 | Magic 1152 | Bauer Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 936 | Tay FM | Bauer Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Edinburgh regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 937 | The Pulse of West Yorkshire | UTV Radio | 2009-10-29 | Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only. |
| 302 | — | — | — | 302 | BBC | 2009-11-02 | Space used for HD channels in post-switchover areas. Returned on 25 July 2012. |
| 305 | — | — | — | 305 | BBC | 2009-11-02 | Space used for HD channels in post-switchover areas. |
| — | — | 670 | — | Gems TV 3 | Gems TV UK Ltd. | 2009-11-02 | |
| — | — | 262 | — | ? TV | Chello Zone | 2009-11-09 | Sky EPG slot given to Food Network. |
| — | — | 263 | — | ? TV +1 | Chello Zone | 2009-11-09 | Sky EPG slot given to Food Network +1. |
| — | 136 | 146 | 148 | Zone Reality | Chello Zone | 2009-11-16 | Replaced with CBS Reality.[134] |
| — | — | 147 | — | Zone Reality +1 | Chello Zone | 2009-11-16 | Replaced with CBS Reality +1.[134] |
| — | 135 | 149 | — | Zone Romantica | Chello Zone | 2009-11-16 | Replaced with CBS Drama.[134] |
| — | 137 | 148 | — | Zone Thriller | Chello Zone | 2009-11-16 | Replaced with CBS Action.[134] |
| — | — | 647 | — | Travel Deals Direct | Travel Channel International Ltd. | 2009-11-30 | Sky EPG slot bought by Rocks TV.[135] |
| — | — | — | 943 | Radio City 96.7 | Orion Media (Lloyds TSB Development Capital/Phil Riley) | 2009-11-30 | Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only. |
| — | — | — | 964 | 96.4FM BRMB | Orion Group (Lloyds TSB Development Capital/Phil Riley) | 2009-11-30 | Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only. |
| 103 | — | — | — | Teletext Casino | Teletext Ltd. | 2009-12-01 | |
| — | — | 883 | — | Open Access | Open Access Group | 2009-12-03 | Sky EPG slot bought by Renault TV. |
| — | 726 | 0200 | 951 | Absolute Xtreme | TIML Radio Limited | 2009-12-04 | Replaced with Absolute 80s.[136] |
| — | — | — | 930 | Pulse FM | 2009-12-07 | Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only. | |
| — | — | — | 933 | Heart Essex | Global Radio | 2009-12-07 | Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 935 | Heart Bristol | Global Radio | 2009-12-07 | Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 936 | Heart Gloucestershire | Global Radio | 2009-12-07 | Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 941 | Brunel Classic Gold | Global Radio | 2009-12-07 | Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 963 | Heart Kent | Global Radio | 2009-12-07 | Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 974 | Red Dragon FM | Global Radio | 2009-12-07 | Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only. |
| — | — | 672 | — | Teletext Holidays TV | Teletext Ltd. | 2009-12-10 | Sky EPG slot given to Rabbit Chat. |
| — | — | 0171 | — | Fun Kids | Folder Media | 2009-12-16 | |
| — | — | 829 | — | 9XM | INX Network | 2009-12-24 | Sky EPG slot bought by Colors.[137] |
| — | — | 837 | — | Fast TV | Fast TV Ltd | 2009-12-31 | [138] |
2010
[edit]| DTT | Freesat | Sky | Virgin TV | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 956 | — | LA Babes | Advanced Media Limited | 2010-01-04 | Sky EPG slot bought by Cream. |
| — | — | 745–749 | — | Sky Box Office | BSkyB | 2010-01-05 | |
| — | — | 938–942 | — | 18 Plus Movies | BSkyB | 2010-01-05 | |
| — | — | 907 | — | Friendly TV | Telecoms TV Limited | 2010-01-06 | Sky EPG slot bought by Dirty Talk. |
| — | — | 963 | — | HBW TV | Renson Media Ltd | 2010-01-07 | |
| — | — | — | 930 | BBC Radio Sheffield | BBC | 2010-01-11 | Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only. |
| — | — | — | 937 | BBC Radio Leeds | BBC | 2010-01-11 | Ex-Telewest, Barnsley regional headend only. |
| — | — | 270 | — | SA Direct | Southern Africa Direct | 2010-01-14 | Sky EPG slot bought by Takbeer TV.[139] |
| — | — | 0161 | — | ILM Radio | UK Asia Media Solutions Ltd | 2010-01-14 | |
| 310 | — | — | — | TopUp Anytime 4 | Top Up TV | 2010-01-19 | |
| 45 | — | — | — | National Lottery Xtra | Camelot Group | 2010-02-01 | |
| — | — | — | 930 | BBC Radio Newcastle | BBC | 2010-02-04 | Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only.[140] |
| — | — | — | 931 | BBC Tees | BBC | 2010-02-04 | Ex-Telewest, Gateshead regional headend only.[140] |
| — | — | 937 | — | SportxxxWives | Satellite Entertainment Limited | 2010-02-08 | |
| — | — | 879 | — | Rabbit Chat | Teletext Ltd. | 2010-02-23 | |
| — | — | 651 | — | Ideal World 2 | Ideal Shopping Direct plc | 2010-03-03 | Replaced with Ideal Extra.[141] |
| — | — | 668 | — | Ideal World 3 | Ideal Shopping Direct plc | 2010-03-03 | Replaced with Ideal and More.[141] |
| — | — | 344 | — | Nigeria Movies | Canis Media | 2010-03-05 | Replaced with FOBO Movies. |
| — | — | — | 945 | BBC Radio Shropshire | BBC | 2010-03-07 | Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only.[140] |
| — | — | — | 946 | BBC WM | BBC | 2010-03-07 | Ex-Telewest, Perry Barr (Witton) and Wolverhampton regional headends only.[140] |
| — | — | 202 | — | NTA International | Nigerian Television Authority | 2010-03-09 | Returned on 20 June 2018. |
| — | — | — | 118 | Virgin Central | Virgin Media Television | 2010-03-11 | Continues on demand. |
| — | — | 207 | — | OBE TV | OBE TV Ltd | 2010-03-12 | Returned on 22 July 2010. |
| — | — | 376 | — | Flaunt | CSC Media Group | 2010-03-17 | Replaced with Dance Nation TV.[142] |
| — | — | — | 931 | BBC Radio Kent | BBC | 2010-03-18 | Ex-Telewest, Basildon regional headend only.[140] |
| — | — | — | 938 | BBC Radio Bristol | BBC | 2010-03-24 | Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only.[140] |
| — | — | — | 939 | BBC Radio Gloucestershire | BBC | 2010-03-24 | Ex-Telewest, Aztec West regional headend only.[140] |
| — | — | 378 | — | Rockworld TV | Carnaby Media | 2010-03-29 | Sky EPG slot bought by Lava.[143] |
| — | — | — | 930 | BBC Radio Lancashire | BBC | 2010/03 | Ex-Telewest, Preston regional headend only.[140] |
| — | — | — | 930 | BBC Radio Merseyside | BBC | 2010/03 | Ex-Telewest, Knowsley regional headend only.[140] |
| — | 450 | 178 | 280 | Men & Motors | ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) | 2010-04-01 | Replaced with ITV1 HD.[144] |
| — | — | 581 | 279 | GOD Europe | The Angel Foundation | 2010-04-01 | Merged with GOD Channel. Sky EPG slot bought by Revelation TV.[145][146] |
| — | — | 592 | — | Genesis | Revelation TV Ltd | 2010-04-08 | Programmes moved to Revelation TV. |
| — | — | 201 | — | The Unexplained Channel | Monster Pictures | 2010-04-21 | Sky EPG slot bought by Showcase. |
| — | — | 655 | — | Thomas Cook TV | Thomas Cook TV Ltd. | 2010-05-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Jewellery Maker.[147] |
| — | — | 902 | — | Spice Extreme | Playboy Enterprises | 2010-05-12 | Sky EPG slot bought by Tease Me TV 2. |
| — | — | 624 | — | Baby First TV | BFTV Limited | 2010-05-18 | |
| — | 403 | 279 | — | Rural TV | Rural TV International | 2010-06-02 | Merged with Horse & Country TV.[148] |
| — | — | 683 | — | Shopping TV | Shopping TV UK Ltd | 2010-06-04 | |
| — | — | 344 | — | FOBO Movies | Canis 103 Ltd | 2010-06-07 | |
| — | — | 948 | — | Tease Me 2 | Bang Channels Limited | 2010-06-09 | Sky EPG slot bought by ChatGirl TV2. |
| — | — | 0203 | — | Ignition Radio | World Radio Network | 2010-06-21 | Sky EPG slot bought by Absolute 90s. |
| — | — | 669 | — | Sky Travel | BSkyB | 2010-06-24 | Ceased broadcasting due to competition from the internet.[149] |
| — | — | 395 | — | Music Choice | Music Choice Europe Ltd. | 2010-06-30 | Failed to reach an agreement with Sky over carriage fees.[150] |
| 300 | — | — | — | 4TVInteractive | Inview Interactive Limited | 2010-06-29 | Carriage agreement expired.[151] |
| — | — | 396 | — | Music Choice Extra | Music Choice Europe Ltd. | 2010-06-30 | Failed to reach an agreement with Sky over carriage fees.[150] |
| 90 | — | — | — | TV News 2 | Cellcast Group | 2010-06-30 | Carriage agreement ended. |
| — | — | 172 | 159 | Living +2 | Virgin Media Television | 2010-07-01 | Replaced with Living Loves on 5 July 2010.[152] |
| 106 | — | — | — | Directgov | Teletext Ltd. | 2010-07-01 | |
| 89 | — | — | — | TV News | Cellcast Group | 2010-07-01 | Carriage agreement ended. Returned on 27 October 2010. |
| — | — | 740–741 | — | Sky Box Office | BSkyB | 2010-07-01 | |
| — | — | 261 | — | Fashion TV | Michel Adam Lisowski | 2010-07-02 | |
| — | — | 171 | — | Channel TBC | Channel 5 Broadcasting (RTL Group) | 2010-07-13 | Replaced with Five HD. |
| — | — | 662 | — | JML Choice | JML Direct Ltd. | 2010-07-17 | Returned on 19 July 2010. |
| — | — | 667 | — | JML CookShop + | JML Direct Ltd. | 2010-07-19 | Sky EPG slot given to JML Choice. |
| — | — | 0194 | — | FWR | World Evangelism Bible Church | 2010-08-01 | |
| — | — | 446 | — | Real Madrid TV | Real Madrid F.C. | 2010-08-05 | |
| 202 | — | — | — | MCR Shopping 2 | Guardian Media Group | 2010-08-05 | Manchester only. |
| — | — | 243 | 281 | Sky Real Lives | BSkyB | 2010-08-19 | Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2.[153] |
| — | — | 244 | — | Sky Real Lives +1 | BSkyB | 2010-08-19 | Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2.[153] |
| — | — | 278 | — | Sky Real Lives HD | BSkyB | 2010-08-19 | Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2.[153] |
| — | — | 245 | 282 | Sky Real Lives 2 | BSkyB | 2010-08-19 | Focusing on Sky1 and Sky2.[153] |
| — | 650 | 880 | 240 | Teachers TV | Education Digital Management Limited | 2010-08-31 | Budget cuts/focussing on online service.[154] |
| — | — | 661 | — | JML Lifestyle | JML Direct Ltd. | 2010-09-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Sangat TV.[155] |
| — | — | 369 | — | OMusic TV | Open Access Channels | 2010-09-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Vintage TV. |
| — | — | 200 | — | Controversial TV | Edge Media | 2010-09-08 | Returned on 1 November 2010. |
| — | — | 675 | — | Max TV | Datel Holdings Ltd | 2010-09-16 | Still trading online only. Sky EPG slot bought by Olive TV. |
| — | — | 189 | — | Open Access 2 | Open Access Group | 2010-09-21 | Sky EPG slot bought by Information TV +1. |
| — | — | 860 | — | Casino TV | Smart TV Broadcasting Limited | 2010-09-27 | Sky EPG slot bought by Jackpot Games. |
| — | — | 585 | — | Faith World +1 | World Evangelism Bible Church | 2010-10-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Sikh TV.[156] |
| — | — | 911 | — | Elite | Playboy Enterprises | 2010-10-01 | Replaced with 40 n Naughty. |
| — | — | 656 | — | Gems TV 2 | The Colourful Company Group Limited | 2010-10-08 | Began simulcasting Gems TV 1 in January 2010. Replaced with Gem Collector. |
| — | — | 807 | — | Aastha TV | Aastha Broadcasting Network (UK) Ltd. | 2010-10-14 | Sky EPG slot bought by Disha.[157] Returned on 1 January 2011. |
| — | — | 666 | — | JML Active | JML Direct Ltd. | 2010-10-18 | Sky EPG slot bought by Rocks & Co 1. |
| — | — | 658 | — | Bilberry TV | QVC | 2010-10-25 | Replaced with QVC Beauty. |
| 308 | — | — | — | TopUp Anytime 2 | Top Up TV | 2010-11-09 | |
| — | — | 807 | — | Disha | Disha Education Trust | 2010-11-10 | [158] |
| — | — | 0112 | 919 | Galaxy Yorkshire | Global Radio | 2010-11-15 | Replaced with LBC News 1152 on television platforms. |
| 728 | — | — | — | Heart West Midlands | Global Radio | 2010-11-15 | West Midlands only. Replaced with Heart London. |
| — | — | 912 | — | Tease Me | Bang Channels Limited | 2010-11-19 | Licence revoked by Ofcom.[159] |
| — | — | 959 | — | Tease Me 3 | Bang Channels Limited | 2010-11-19 | Licence revoked by Ofcom.[159] |
| 98 | — | — | — | TMTV | Bang Media (London) Limited | 2010-11-19 | Licence revoked by Ofcom.[159] |
| — | — | 216 | — | Showcase +1 | Information TV Limited | 2010-11-23 | Sky EPG slot bought by WTF. Returned on 1 December 2011. |
| — | — | 595 | — | DBN | Kashmiri Broadcasting Corporation | 2010-11-23 | Licence revoked by Ofcom.[160] |
| — | — | 0205 | — | VOT Radio | VOT Radio Ltd | 2010-11-26 | Sky EPG slot bought by RCR. |
| — | — | 342 | — | Shorts TV | Shorts International Ltd. | 2010-11-29 | |
| — | — | 843 | — | UCTV | Up & Coming TV Ltd | 2010/11 | Returned on 18 January 2011. |
| — | — | 950 | — | LivexxxBabes | Satellite Entertainment Limited | 2010-12-02 | Returned on 13 January 2011. |
| — | 202 | — | — | S4C2 | S4C Authority | 2010-12-06 | |
| — | — | 739 | — | Sky Box Office HD3 | BSkyB | 2010-12-13 | |
| — | 401 | 267 | — | Wedding TV Asia | Wedding TV Limited | 2010-12-14 | [161] |
| — | — | 786 | — | Bangla TV | Bangla TV Ltd. | 2010/12 | Returned on 17 June 2011.[162] |
| — | — | 997 | — | Sky Retail Info | BSkyB | 2010 | Commercial premises only. |
| — | — | — | 997 | TV Smart Card Help | Virgin Media | 2010 | Areas which were receiving new smart cards only. |
2011
[edit]| DTT | Freesat | Sky | Virgin TV | Channel name | Owner/parent company at the time | Date shutdown | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 123 | 136 | Bravo | Living TV Group (BSkyB) | 2011-01-01 | Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky1.[163][164] |
| — | — | 124 | 137 | Bravo +1 | Living TV Group (BSkyB) | 2011-01-01 | Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky1.[163][164] |
| — | — | 153 | 138 | Bravo 2 | Living TV Group (BSkyB) | 2011-01-01 | Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky1.[163][164] |
| — | — | 867 | 141 | Challenge Jackpot | Living TV Group (BSkyB) | 2011-01-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Aastha TV.[165] |
| — | — | 647 | — | Rocks TV | The Colourful Company Group Ltd. | 2011-01-01 | Merged with Gem Collector. Sky EPG slot bought by RetailTherapytv. |
| 35 | — | — | — | ITV Preview 1 | ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) | 2011-01-31 | |
| 20 | — | 121 | 119 | Channel One | BSkyB | 2011-02-01 | Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky3.[166] |
| — | — | 122 | 120 | Channel One +1 | BSkyB | 2011-02-01 | Closed because it served a similar demographic to Sky3.[166] |
| — | — | 160 | — | MTV Shows | MTV Networks Europe | 2011-02-01 | MTV was repositioned as an entertainment channel. Replaced with MTV Music.[167] |
| — | — | 221 | — | OBE TV | OBE TV Ltd | 2011-02-14 | Returned on 10 March 2011. |
| — | — | 0158 | — | Gaydar Radio | QSoft Consulting | 2011-02-18 | Poor listening figures.[168] |
| — | — | 663 | — | Stop + Shop | Thane International Inc. | 2011-02-22 | |
| — | — | 960 | — | Live 960 | Hoppr Entertainment Limited | 2011-03-03 | Licence revoked by Ofcom.[169] |
| — | — | 922 | — | Cream | RHF Productions Ltd | 2011-03-14 | Returned on 12 June 2012. |
| — | — | 889 | — | Sky Insider HD | BSkyB | 2011-03-30 | Returned on 5 May 2011. |
| — | — | 273 | — | Luxury Life HD | Luxury Broadcasting Limited | 2011-03-31 | |
| — | — | 861 | — | Gala TV | Gala Coral Group | 2011-04-01 | [170] |
| — | — | 157 | — | Film 24 | Wicked TV | 2011-04-04 | Sky EPG slot bought by Sony Entertainment Television.[171] |
| — | — | 190 | — | Open Access 3 | Open Access Group | 2011-04-04 | Sky EPG slot bought by Sony Entertainment Television +1.[172] |
| — | — | 659 | — | Shop on TV | Jungle.uk.com Ltd. | 2011-04-06 | Sky EPG slot bought by PaversShoes.tv.[173] |
| — | — | 452 | — | Rush HD | Rainbow Media | 2011-04-07 | |
| — | — | 953 | 485 | Gay TV | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell) | 2011-04-07 | Replaced with Flirt TV on Sky. |
| 202 | — | — | — | MANCHESTERLOVE | Guardian Media Group | 2011-04-27 | Manchester only. Removed to provide bandwidth for Movies4Men to launch in Manchester only. |
| — | — | 843 | — | UCTV | Up & Coming TV Ltd | 2011-04-30 | Returned on 3 June 2011. |
| — | — | 682 | — | Entrepreneur Channel | Entrepreneur Channel plc | 2011-05-18 | |
| 45 | — | — | — | 45 | 2011-05-18 | Failed to launch. | |
| — | — | 860 | — | Jackpot Games | CC Media TV Limited | 2011-05-19 | Sky EPG slot bought by SonLife Broadcasting Network. |
| 8 | — | — | — | TeleG | SDN Ltd (ITV plc) | 2011-05-23 | Removed in favour of BBC Alba.[174] |
| 90 | — | — | — | TV News | Cellcast Group | 2011-05-31 | |
| — | — | 931 | — | Hustler TV UK | Broadcasting (UK) Ltd. | 2011-06-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by xxXpanded TV. |
| — | — | 933 | — | Girls Gone Wild | Broadcasting (Gaia) Ltd. | 2011-06-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Flirt TV 2. |
| — | — | 934 | — | Amateur Babes | Broadcasting (Gaia) Ltd. | 2011-06-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Gay Chat TV. |
| — | — | — | 523 | Eurosport 3D | TF1 Group | 2011-06-06 | Temporary channel for the 2011 French Open.[175] Returned on 27 May 2012. |
| — | 809 | 667 | — | JML Choice | JML Direct Ltd. | 2011-06-15 | Freesat and Sky EPG slots given to JML Cookshop. |
| 109 | — | — | — | Mobilizer | Teletext Ltd. | 2011-07-11 | |
| — | — | 956 | — | Red Hot 40+ | RHF Productions Ltd (Northern and Shell) | 2011-08-01 | Sky EPG slot bought by Holiday+Cruise. |
| — | — | 0168 | — | Amar Radio | Amar Radio | 2011-08-15 | |
| — | — | 836 | — | Ahlebait TV | Ahlebait TV Network Ltd | 2011-09-01 | Returned on 12 December 2011. |
| — | — | 848 | — | Sikh TV | Sikh Media Limited | 2011-09-02 | |
| — | — | 221 | — | OBE TV | OBE TV Ltd | 2011-09-12 | Returned on 19 October 2011. |
| — | 209 | 507 | — | NHK World | NHK | 2011-10-01 | Decided to broadcast in HD only to reduce costs.[176][177] |