Why Has That’s TV Disappeared from Sky and Freesat?

 If you've recently switched on your Sky or Freesat receiver and wondered where That's TV has gone, you're not alone.

The channel disappeared from satellite television on 30 July 2026, meaning it was removed from both Sky and Freesat.

The important point is that this wasn't simply a change to the Sky EPG or a temporary technical problem. That's TV has ceased its satellite broadcast.

What happened to That's TV?

That's TV was a free-to-air television channel available on satellite alongside Sky's subscription channels.

For Sky viewers it was found on channel 171, while Freesat viewers could watch it through the Freesat EPG.

The channel offered a mixture of classic television programmes, films, entertainment and archive programming, making use of the broadcaster's extensive library of older content.

That's TV had also built up a collection of related services, including That's TV 2 and several music channels.

However, 2026 has seen a significant reduction in the number of That's TV linear channels.

The dedicated music channels That's 80s, That's Oldies and That's Melody all closed at the end of February 2026.

Satellite broadcasting has now ended

The latest change is considerably more significant for satellite viewers.

On 30 July 2026, That's TV switched off its satellite transmission.

Because Sky and Freesat both use the Astra satellite fleet at 28.2°E for their satellite television services, ending the satellite feed meant the channel could no longer appear on either platform.

Sky's own community forum confirms that the closure was a decision made by the channel operator and was outside Sky's control.

So if you've tried to find That's TV on Sky 171 and it's suddenly disappeared, your receiver isn't faulty.

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