Sky warns of SIX channel changes hitting TVs in major August overhaul – is your box affected?
CH-CH-CHANGES Sky warns of SIX channel changes hitting TVs in major August overhaul – is your box affected?
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SKY customers have been warned of a major overhaul hitting their service in August.
The six changes will affect some of the broadcasting giant's most popular channels, including sports and cinema.
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Sky are changing six channels in August
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Sky Customers should not be concerned by the change to channel names, as they can be made for a variety of reasons, such as new arrivals, theme changes and rebranding efforts.
The changes will be taking place over a number of days from August 1 - here is the full list of those affected.
Channel change dates
Friday 1st August
Sky Sports Action (Satellite 408/865 - Sky Glass/Stream 408) renames to SkySp Lions / SkySp Lions HD (temporary change)
Saturday 2nd August
Sky Greats (Satellite 304/849 - Sky Glass/Stream 304) renames to Sky Jaws / Sky Jaws HD (temporary change)
Monday 4th August
Sky Sports The Lions (Satellite 408/865 - Sky Glass/Stream 408) rebrands to SkySp Action/SkySp ActionHD (reverting from a temporary change)
rebrands to SkySp Action/SkySp ActionHD (reverting from a temporary change) Sky Antiheroes (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to Sky Hits HD (reverting from temporary change)
changes name to Sky Hits HD (reverting from temporary change) Sky Schools Out (Satellite 306/850 - Sky Glass/Stream 306) renames to Sky Adventure/ SkyAdventureHD (temporary change)
renames to Sky Adventure/ SkyAdventureHD (temporary change) Sky Jaws (Satellite 304/849 - Sky Glass/Stream 304) renames to Sky Greats / Sky Greats HD (reverting from a temporary change)
renames to Sky Greats / Sky Greats HD (reverting from a temporary change) NTD (Satellite 524) moves to EPG number 521
Friday 8th August
Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) changes name to Sky Spider-Man / Spider-Man HD (temporary change)
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There's something for everyone in this new update
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Changes to channel names are often temporary but some remain permanent.
Sky Sports Action will have two different names over the weekend in order to celebrate the final match of the British and Irish Lions Test series.
Sky has exclusive broadcasting rights, and they are not holding back on showcasing the tournament, which saw The Lions overcome Australia in the second Test.
Following the final Test, the channel will revert to its original name on August 4.
Sky Greats will also be getting a makeover as it is renamed to Sky Jaws.
This will be in honour of the 50th anniversary of the release of Steven Spielberg's blockbuster Jaws.
There's also a whole host of superhero-related changes inbound with Sky Antiheroes reverting back to its original name of Sky Hits on August 4.
And then on August 8, Sky Cinema Action will temporarily change to Sky Spider-Man.
Millions of Sky viewers are also being urged to check their TV guides after a major reshuffle hit the channel line-up this week.
The broadcaster routinely makes changes to its channel line-up, particularly to reflect seasonal sports coverage or temporary promotions.
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