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Dayna McAlpine

BBC warns Freeview users to make urgent change or risk losing new channel

Freeview users could miss out on their chance to tune into BBC Three for the first time in over eight years if they don't make one simple change.

BBC Three made a comeback to our screens last night after it returned to live TV for the first time after moving online in 2016.

However, the BBC has confirmed that some Freeview users won't see this new service unless they have updated their telly box.

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Explaining more in post online the BBC explained: "Freeview users may need to retune to find BBC Three, if it’s not already listed in your EPG (electronic programme guide)."

If you are a Sky, Freesat and Virgin customer your box should update automatically and you can instantly tune into the new relaunched BBC channel.

Once you've updated your Freeview device you'll find BBC Three will be available via Channel 23.

You can find out how to retune your Freeview device here.

What channel is BBC Three on?

Here's where you'll find BBC Three

FREEVIEW • Channel 23 Standard Definition • 109 High Definition

SKY Q • Channel 117 Standard Definition • 845 High Definition

FREESAT • Channel 179 Standard Definition • 107 High Definition

VIRGIN MEDIA • 107 High Definition

SKY GLASS • 118 High Definition

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