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Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Surprise Virgin Media and Sky channel swaps coming THIS week in TV guide revamp with big change for kids due by weekend
It comes after even more channel swaps NEW VIEW Surprise Virgin Media and Sky channel swaps coming THIS week in TV guide revamp with big change for kids due by weekend A MAJOR Sky TV channel shake-up is taking place these week – and it affects Virgin Media customers too. Telly fans across the UK will need to watch out for as many as six changes to TV guides, just days after a major Sky outage. Advertisement 3 Sky is making a fresh round of TV guide changes after a major telly outage Credit: Sky Two of the swaps take place today, with the other four kicking at different points throughout the week. It's part of Sky's ongoing TV channel shuffle to keep its offering fresh. But it also affects any Virgin Media TV customer watching Sky channels through their package. SKY TV SWAPS THIS WEEK The first two changes for Sky and Virgin Media customers are set for Monday, May 19. Advertisement The first is Sky Mega Hits, which is switching back after a temporary change. It'll become Sky Hits HD once again, and remains on channel 303 for Satellite, Sky Glass, and Sky Stream. Second is Sky Mission Impossible, which is temporarily changing to Sky 80s HD. That's available on channel 302 for Sky Satellite, Glass, and Stream. Advertisement Then on Wednesday, May 21, we'll see That's Oldies rebrand to That's Summer on Satellite 359. Similarly, That's Dance will be rebranding to That's Pride on channel 360. You're throwing away money on Netflix – I found three common mistakes sending your bill soaring but the fixes are easy For Friday, May 23, we've got one change that might be perfect for the kis. Sky Family is renaming to Sky Fairytale / Sky Fairytale HD temporarily. Advertisement You'll be able to find that on Sky Satellite 306/850, or 306 on Sky Glass and Sky Stream. Finally, there's a chance scheduled for Saturday, May 24. 3 Look out for as many as six channel swaps this week Credit: Sky This will see Sky Cinema Action changing its name temporarily to become Sky M:I / Sky M:I HD. Advertisement That'll be on Sky Satellite channel 307/851, or channel 307 on Sky Glass and Stream. WHY DOES SKY CHANGE ITS TV GUIDE? Sky's channel changes usually come as a surprise, as they're announced at short notice – and can be difficult to predict. But the fact that the TV guide changes isn't particularly unusual. In fact, Sky usually makes several swaps every single week. Advertisement Sometimes Sky will temporarily change a channel for an event, like a bank holiday or season. Or it might want to try out a new type of content. Channels can also close down due to low demand or broadcasting restrictions. TRY THESE SKY TRICKS! Got Sky Q? There are some handy tricks worth knowing about... Find your lost TV remote If you can't find your Sky Q remote, don't panic. Just press the Sky Q logo on the front of your TV box. It's actually a button that will trigger your TV remote's built-in ringer. You'll get 30 seconds of beeping to find where you've dropped it. Hint: it's probably under the sofa cushion. Search movies by quotes You might have already used voice search for controlling TV playback – but your remote's microphone has another clever trick. It turns out that you can say movie quotes into the remote and Sky will find the film for you. This is handy if you can't remember the name of a top movie or show. Here's a list of movie quotes to try on Sky. Save lost recordings Have you ever deleted something you'd recorded on Sky, only to regret it later? Or maybe someone in your family removed something without telling you – sparking a massive row. Don't panic: you can get them back. Just go to Recordings > Manage > Deleted and then simply hit Undelete on the item that you want to resurrect. If you do that, it'll return to your Recordings section as good as new. Picture Credit: Sky And sometimes new channels pop up entirely too. Advertisement Ultimately, Sky wants to keep the TV guide feeling fresh, so it's normal for some channels – especially ones for movies – to change regularly. FULL LIST OF SKY TV MAY 2025 CHANNEL CHANGES Here's the full list of Sky TV changes in May 2025 so far... Friday, May 2 Sky Horror (Satellite 311 - Sky Glass/Stream 311) renames to Sky ScFi/Horror / Sky ScFi/HorHD (reverting from temporary change) renames to Sky ScFi/Horror / Sky ScFi/HorHD (reverting from temporary change) Sky Apocalyptic (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to Favourites HD (temporary change) renames to Favourites HD (temporary change) Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) changes name to Sky Heroes/SkyHeroesHD (temporary change) Tuesday, May 6 Advertisement Sky Favourites (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to SkyStarTrekHD (temporary change) Friday, May 9 Sky Hits (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to SkyMegaHitsHD (temporary change) Saturday, May 10 Sky Heroes (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) changes name to Sky Action / Sky Action HD (reverting from a temporary change) Monday, May 12 Sky Star Trek (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to Tom Cruise HD (temporary change) 3 Sky often rebrands channels to focus on popular content types Credit: Sky Advertisement Friday, May 16 Sky Greats (Satellite 304/849 - Sky Glass/Stream 304) renames to CultClassics / CultClassicsHD (temporary change) Saturday, May 17 Sky Tom Cruise (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to Sky M:I HD (temporary change) Monday, May 19 Sky Mega Hits (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 Mission Impossible (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to Sky 80s HD (temporary Change) Wednesday, May 21 Advertisement That's Oldies (Satellite 359) rebrands to That's Summer rebrands to That's Summer That's Dance (Satellite 360) rebrands to That's Pride Friday, May 23 Sky Family (Satellite 306/850 - Sky Glass/Stream 306) renames to Sky Fairytale / Sky FairytaleHD (temporary Change) Saturday, May 24 Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) changes name to Sky M:I / Sky M:I HD (temporary change) It's worth noting that this likely isn't the end of the changes. Sky typically only announces its channel swaps for the week ahead. Advertisement So there may be some stragglers due to be added to the list at the very end of the month. We won't find out about those until the end of this week at the earliest.
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Surprise Virgin Media and Sky channel swaps coming THIS week in TV guide revamp with big change for kids due by weekend
A MAJOR Sky TV channel shake-up is taking place these week – and it affects Virgin Media customers too. Telly fans across the UK will need to watch out for as many as six changes to TV guides, just days after a 3 Sky is making a fresh round of TV guide changes after a major telly outage Credit: Sky Two of the swaps take place today, with the other four kicking at different points throughout the week. It's part of Sky's ongoing TV channel shuffle to keep its offering fresh. But it also affects any Virgin Media TV customer watching Sky channels through their package. SKY TV SWAPS THIS WEEK The first two changes for Sky and Virgin Media customers are set for Monday, May 19. Read more on Sky TV The first is Sky Mega Hits, which is switching back after a temporary change. It'll become Sky Hits HD once again, and remains on channel 303 for Satellite, Sky Glass, and Sky Stream. Second is Sky Mission Impossible, which is temporarily changing to Sky 80s HD. That's available on channel 302 for Sky Satellite, Glass, and Stream. Most read in Phones & Gadgets Then on Wednesday, May 21, we'll see That's Oldies rebrand to That's Summer on Satellite 359. Similarly, That's Dance will be rebranding to That's Pride on channel 360. You're throwing away money on Netflix – I found three common mistakes sending your bill soaring but the fixes are easy For Friday, May 23, we've got one change that might be perfect for the kis. Sky Family is renaming to Sky Fairytale / Sky Fairytale HD temporarily. You'll be able to find that on Sky Satellite 306/850, or 306 on Sky Glass and Sky Stream. Finally, there's a chance scheduled for Saturday, May 24. 3 Look out for as many as six channel swaps this week Credit: Sky This will see Sky Cinema Action changing its name temporarily to become Sky M:I / Sky M:I HD. That'll be on Sky Satellite channel 307/851, or channel 307 on Sky Glass and Stream. WHY DOES SKY CHANGE ITS TV GUIDE? Sky's channel changes usually come as a surprise, as they're announced at short notice – and can be difficult to predict. But the fact that the TV guide changes isn't particularly unusual. In fact, Sky usually makes several swaps every single week. Sometimes Sky will temporarily change a channel for an event, Or it might want to try out a new type of content. TRY THESE SKY TRICKS! Got Sky Q? There are some handy tricks worth knowing about... Find your lost TV remote If you can't find your Sky Q remote, don't panic. Just press the Sky Q logo on the front of your TV box. It's actually a button that will trigger your TV remote's built-in ringer. You'll get 30 seconds of beeping to find where you've dropped it. Hint: it's probably under the sofa cushion. Search movies by quotes You might have already used voice search for controlling TV playback – but your remote's microphone has another clever trick. It turns out that you can say movie quotes into the remote and Sky will find the film for you. This is handy if you can't remember the name of a top movie or show. Here's a Save lost recordings Have you ever deleted something you'd recorded on Sky, only to regret it later? Or maybe someone in your family removed something without telling you – sparking a massive row. Don't panic: you can get them back. Just go to Recordings > Manage > Deleted and then simply hit Undelete on the item that you want to resurrect. If you do that, it'll return to your Recordings section as good as new. Picture Credit: Sky And sometimes new channels pop up entirely too. Ultimately, Sky wants to keep the TV guide feeling fresh, so it's normal for some channels – especially ones for movies – to change regularly. FULL LIST OF SKY TV MAY 2025 CHANNEL CHANGES Here's the full list of Sky TV changes in May 2025 so far... Friday, May 2 Sky Horror (Satellite 311 - Sky Glass/Stream 311) renames to Sky ScFi/Horror / Sky ScFi/HorHD (reverting from temporary change) Sky Apocalyptic (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to Favourites HD (temporary change) Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) changes name to Sky Heroes/SkyHeroesHD (temporary change) Tuesday, May 6 Sky Favourites (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to SkyStarTrekHD (temporary change) Friday, May 9 Sky Hits (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to SkyMegaHitsHD (temporary change) Saturday, May 10 Sky Heroes (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) changes name to Sky Action / Sky Action HD (reverting from a temporary change) Monday, May 12 Sky Star Trek (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to Tom Cruise HD (temporary change) 3 Sky often rebrands channels to focus on popular content types Credit: Sky Friday, May 16 Sky Greats (Satellite 304/849 - Sky Glass/Stream 304) renames to CultClassics / CultClassicsHD (temporary change) Saturday, May 17 Sky Tom Cruise (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to Sky M:I HD (temporary change) Monday, May 19 Sky Mega Hits (Satellite 303 - Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to Sky Hits HD (reverting from temporary change) Sky Mission Impossible (Satellite 302 - Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to Sky 80s HD (temporary Change) Wednesday, May 21 That's Oldies (Satellite 359) rebrands to That's Summer That's Dance (Satellite 360) rebrands to That's Pride Friday, May 23 Sky Family (Satellite 306/850 - Sky Glass/Stream 306) renames to Sky Fairytale / Sky FairytaleHD (temporary Change) Saturday, May 24 Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) changes name to Sky M:I / Sky M:I HD (temporary change) It's worth noting that this likely isn't the end of the changes. Sky typically only announces its channel swaps for the week ahead. So there may be some stragglers due to be added to the list at the very end of the month. We won't find out about those until the end of this week at the earliest.
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Sky reveals six surprise TV guide changes due in days as major channels rebrand following closures
Six Sky channels are set for surprise name swaps starting this week SKY'S THE LIMIT Sky reveals six surprise TV guide changes due in days as major channels rebrand following closures SKY is making more surprise changes to its TV guide – with six big updates landing in just a few days. It's the latest shake-up to hit viewers this year, with familiar channels getting new names or temporary themes as part of ongoing rebrands. Advertisement 2 One of the first big switches will see Sky Mega Hits return to its old title of Sky Hits HD Credit: Alamy From Monday, customers across the UK will notice some fresh new titles appearing in their Sky TV listings. The changes will affect users on Sky+, Sky Q and the newer Sky Glass and Stream platforms. The rebrands are mostly part of Sky's regular themed pop-up strategy, which sees movie channels temporarily switching names to spotlight certain actors, franchises or genres. One of the first big switches will see Sky Mega Hits return to its old title of Sky Hits HD. Advertisement That means fans can expect the usual line-up of mainstream blockbusters and all-time favourites. Meanwhile, Sky Mission Impossible, which only arrived a few days earlier as a tribute to Tom Cruise's spy series, will make way for Sky 80s HD. This channel will be packed with cult classics and nostalgic hits from the neon decade. The changes aren't just limited to films either. Advertisement On Wednesday 21 May, two music channels are getting seasonal makeovers. That's Oldies will rebrand as That's Summer, likely serving up sunshine tunes and feel-good throwbacks for the warmer months. At the same time, That's Dance will become That's Pride, expected to feature LGBTQ+ anthems and content in the lead-up to Pride Month. Sky will continue the refresh on Friday 23 May, when family-friendly channel Sky Family is swapped out for Sky Fairytale. Advertisement As the name suggests, this version of the channel is expected to focus on magical movies, fairytale favourites, and fantasy fun for all ages. Then, just one day later on Saturday 24 May, Sky Cinema Action will once again rebrand – this time to Sky M:I, dedicated solely to the Mission: Impossible franchise. Tom Cruise fans won't have long to wait between themed channels, with his biggest hits still taking centre stage across the schedule. These channel switches come at a time of big changes in the TV world. Advertisement Earlier this year, Sky and Virgin Media users saw several long-standing channels close down completely. Eurosport, Pop Max, and Sky History+1 have all disappeared from screens. Much of Eurosport's content has been folded into TNT Sports, while Pop Max now lives online, and the closure of Sky History+1 is seen as a response to declining demand for time-shift channels thanks to on-demand viewing. So far, no new channel closures have been announced, but experts believe more are likely to come as streaming services continue to reshape traditional TV habits. Advertisement With Sky regularly adjusting its line-up, customers are being encouraged to keep an eye on their guides for the latest updates. The channel changes taking place from 19 May are expected to last for several days or weeks, depending on the theme. Sky has not confirmed how long the temporary names will stick around, but viewers can usually expect them to run through short promotions, film seasons, or event tie-ins. Whether you're into action, nostalgia, or musical throwbacks, there's something for everyone in this latest update. Advertisement But don't be surprised if your favourite Sky channel suddenly looks a little different next time you turn on the telly. This is just the start - more changes ahead Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun Broadcasting is going through an almighty shift at the moment with the push toward streaming at a key point. Eurosport and TNT Sports owner Warner Bros Discovery is making some big changes next year. And it's likely Discovery+ will disappear as a result. The UK is one of the few big markets where Max hasn't launched yet because of existing agreements with Sky, allowing Sky Atlantic to air big HBO-made hits like Game of Thrones and The White Lotus. But the pair recently announced a new deal that will pave the way for Max's launch in the UK early 2026 as a standalone app, while Sky customers will get access at no extra cost. So expect even bigger changes in the TV and streaming world next year.
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sky reveals six surprise TV guide changes due in days as major channels rebrand following closures
SKY is making more surprise changes to its TV guide – with six big updates landing in just a few days. It's the latest shake-up to hit viewers this year, with familiar channels getting new names or temporary themes as part of ongoing rebrands. Advertisement 2 One of the first big switches will see Sky Mega Hits return to its old title of Sky Hits HD Credit: Alamy From Monday, customers across the UK will notice some fresh new titles appearing in their Sky TV listings. The changes will affect users on Sky+, Sky Q and the newer Sky Glass and Stream platforms. The rebrands are mostly part of Sky's regular themed pop-up strategy, which sees movie channels temporarily switching names to spotlight certain actors, franchises or genres. One of the first big switches will see Sky Mega Hits return to its old title of Advertisement Read more on Tech That means fans can expect the usual line-up of mainstream blockbusters and all-time favourites. Meanwhile, Sky Mission Impossible, which only arrived a few days earlier as a tribute to This channel will be packed with cult classics and nostalgic hits from the neon decade. The changes aren't just limited to films either. Advertisement Most read in Tech Exclusive On Wednesday 21 May, two music channels are getting seasonal makeovers. That's Oldies will rebrand as That's Summer, likely serving up sunshine tunes and feel-good throwbacks for the warmer months. At the same time, That's Dance will become That's Pride, expected to feature LGBTQ+ anthems and content in the lead-up to Sky will continue the refresh on Friday 23 May, when family-friendly channel Sky Family is swapped out for Sky Fairytale. Advertisement As the name suggests, this version of the channel is expected to focus on magical movies, fairytale favourites, and fantasy fun for all ages. Then, just one day later on Saturday 24 May, Sky Cinema Action will once again rebrand – this time to Sky M:I, dedicated solely to the Mission: Impossible franchise. Tom Cruise fans won't have long to wait between themed channels, with his biggest hits still taking centre stage across the schedule. These channel switches come at a time of big changes in the TV world. Advertisement Earlier this year, Sky and Virgin Media users saw several long-standing channels close down completely. Eurosport, Pop Max, and Sky History+1 have all disappeared from screens. Much of Eurosport's content has been folded into TNT Sports, while Pop Max now lives online, and the closure of Sky History+1 is seen as a response to declining demand for time-shift channels thanks to on-demand viewing. So far, no new channel closures have been announced, but experts believe more are likely to come as streaming services continue to reshape traditional TV habits. Advertisement With Sky regularly adjusting its line-up, customers are being encouraged to keep an eye on their guides for the latest updates. The channel changes taking place from 19 May are expected to last for several days or weeks, depending on the theme. Sky has not confirmed how long the temporary names will stick around, but viewers can usually expect them to run through short promotions, film seasons, or event tie-ins. Whether you're into action, nostalgia, or musical throwbacks, there's something for everyone in this latest update. Advertisement But don't be surprised if your favourite Sky channel suddenly looks a little different next time you turn on the telly. This is just the start - more changes ahead Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun Broadcasting is going through an almighty shift at the moment with the push toward streaming at a key point. Eurosport and TNT Sports owner Warner Bros Discovery is making some big changes next year. And it's likely Discovery+ will disappear as a result. The UK is one of the few big markets where Max hasn't launched yet because of existing agreements with Sky, allowing Sky Atlantic to air big HBO-made hits like Game of Thrones and The White Lotus. But the pair recently announced a new deal that will pave the way for Max's launch in the UK early 2026 as a standalone app, while Sky customers will get access at no extra cost. So expect even bigger changes in the TV and streaming world next year. 2 Sky will continue the refresh on Friday 23 May, when family-friendly channel Sky Family is swapped out for Sky Fairytale Credit: Alamy
