More than 80 areas warned of major Freeview problems THIS week as TVs stop working properly
HOUSEHOLDS have been warned of widespread Freeview disruption this week that could make their TVs stop working properly.
Viewers may switch on their telly to find a black, pixelated or flickering screen as a result of planned engineering works.
Some 87 areas are expected to be affected, according to Freeview.
Freeview has urged households that the disruption is only temporary and to not retune their TV.
"If you are affected by engineering work, please don’t try and retune your TV - reception will be restored as soon as the engineering work is completed," the company said.
"Occasionally, routine engineering work is required on transmitters in order to improve terrestrial TV services.
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"While every effort is made to minimise the impact on viewers, this can cause temporary disruption to reception."
If you don’t want to miss your favourite TV shows while the work is taking place, Freeview has suggested households check out its online TV guide.
The tells viewers what changes are taking place that may affect their service and viewing.
To use it, simply enter your postcode to see what will be affected.
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If you have a hybrid or smart TV, you can watch uninterrupted TV during the engineering works via the Freeview app or website.
While Freeview typically requires an aerial, you can access many Freeview channels and on-demand content through streaming apps like BBC iPlayer, ITVX, and All 4.
Check the full list of 87 areas below to see if you are affected.
If you’re not sure what transmitter you’re predicted to get your signal from, put your postcode into Freeview's to check.
| Anglia | Sandy Heath | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Anglia | Luton | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Anglia | Sudbury | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Anglia | Tacolneston | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Anglia | Wivenhoe Park | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Anglia | Rouncefall | Relay | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Border | Caldbeck | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Border | Selkirk | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Border | Crosby Ravensworth | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Central | Nottingham | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Central | Bromsgrove | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Central | Lark Stoke | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Central | Sutton Coldfield | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Central | Stanton Moor | Relay | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Central | Waltham | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Central | The Wrekin | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Channel | Fremont Point | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Channel | Les Touillets | Relay | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Granada | Winter Hill | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Granada | Pendle Forest | Relay | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Granada | Lancaster | Relay | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Granada | West Kirby | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| London | Guildford | Relay | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| London | Hemel Hempstead | Relay | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| London | Sutton HP | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Meridian | Dover | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Meridian | Margate | Main | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Meridian | Bluebell Hill | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Meridian | Hannington | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Meridian | Heathfield | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Meridian | Hastings | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Meridian | Midhurst | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Meridian | Rowridge | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Meridian | Salisbury | Relay | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Meridian | Whitehawk Hill | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Northern Ireland | Strabane | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Northern Ireland | Glenariff | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Northern Ireland | Londonderry | Relay | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| STV Central | Darvel | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| STV Central | Rosneath | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| STV Central | Rothesay | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| STV Central | Port Ellen | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| STV Central | Strontian | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| STV North | Angus | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| STV North | Rumster Forest | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| STV North | Knockmore | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| STV North | Balblair Wood | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| STV North | Keelylang Hill | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| STV North | Skriaig | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| STV North | Tomintoul | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Tyne Tees | Catton Beacon | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Tyne Tees | Morpeth | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Tyne Tees | Chatton | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Tyne Tees | Bilsdale | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Tyne Tees | Fenham | Relay | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Tyne Tees | Pontop Pike | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Wales | Preseli | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Wales | Treharris | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Wales | Alltwen | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Wales | Fernhill | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Wales | Ffestiniog | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Wales | Llanwrtyd Wells | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Wales | Moel y Parc | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Wales | Abercraf | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Wales | Blaenplwyf | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Wales | Carmel | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Wales | Ebbw Vale | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Wales | Kilvey Hill | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Wales | Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Wales | Long Mountain | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Wales | Llanddona | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Wales | Llandinam | Relay | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Wales | Llanidloes | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Wales | Llwyn Onn | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Wales | Machynlleth | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Wales | Wenvoe | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| West | Stroud | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| West | Mendip | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| West | Siston | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| West Country | Stockland Hill | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| West Country | Slapton | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| West Country | Chudleigh | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| West Country | Huntshaw Cross | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| West Country | Perranporth | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Yorkshire | Belmont | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
| Yorkshire | Hope | Relay | Screen may go black on some or all channels |
| Yorkshire | Sheffield | Main | Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels |
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