More than 80 areas warned of major Freeview problems THIS week as 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.
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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.
"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 suggested households check out its online TV guide.
The Freeview Channel Checker 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.
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 Detailed Transmitter Information tool 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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