Sky is closing two of its TV channels as part of a significant overhaul of its channel lineup. The lifestyle channel HGTV and its time-shift service HGTV +1 will cease broadcasting on January 15, 2025. HGTV, which stands for Home and Garden TV, was described as a 'treasure trove of captivating home improvement and design' aimed at inspiring viewers to 'get creative in their living spaces'.
In the same shake-up, Sky has relaunched reality-based TLC HD and TLC+1 as free-to-air channels, meaning they are now available without an Entertainment subscription on Sky satellite. Several other channels, including Quest, Food Network, Discovery Turbo, and Discovery History, are moving to new numbers on the Sky guide from January 15, depending on the viewer's package and region.
The changes follow a recent rebranding of temporary channels over the festive season, such as Sky Harry Potter and Sky Jurassic Park, which reverted to Sky Family HD and Sky Action HD. The overhaul also comes after the removal of MTV music channels and children's channels like Pop and Tiny Pop from the Sky guide at the end of 2025, marking the end of an era for music television.
Sky subscribers are advised that most updates will happen automatically overnight. If any channels appear missing or out of place, a quick reboot of the Sky box should refresh the Electronic Programme Guide.
