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A BRAND new channel is launching on TVs across the UK today that will bring millions a big dose of nostalgia.

Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media and Freely viewers are all in line to receive the new channel, which debuted on 1 July.

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A placeholder for the new channel went live earlier this month, but it only began airing content todayCredit: Getty

‘That’s Memories’ – from the ‘That’s TV’ broadcasting hub – is giving viewers a one-stop-shop for throwback shows and historical documentaries.

The channel will air true crime series exploring the Prohibition era in Atlantic City to documentaries on London’s history.

It will also feature documentaries on figures such as Elvis and Frank Sinatra.

A placeholder for the new channel went live earlier this month, but it only began airing content today.

WHERE DO I FIND IT?

‘That’s Memories’ is on Freeview channel 71.

Virgin Media customers can find it on channel 296.

Freely viewers can watch the station on channel 42.

While Sky customers can go to channel 365 to watch.

SKY HIGH

‘That’s Memories’ replaces That’s 60s on Sky’s channel guide.

The new channel addition comes alongside a wider shake-up to Sky’s programme.

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Monday 1st

  •  Inspiration TV (Satellite 584) closes permanently
  • Dunya News (Satellite 754) closes permanently
  • Channel 4 South SD, Channel 4 Midlands SD, Channel 4 North SD, Channel 4 Scotland SD and Channel 4 Ulster SD close and are replaced with Channel 4 London SD at 104(108 Wales)This change only impacts viewers with SD-only boxes. All other boxes get Channel 4 HD at the top of the EPG.
  • Channel 4 ROI SD (135) closes and is not replaced – Channel 4 ROI HD will move from 829 to 135This change only impacts viewers with SD-only boxes. All other boxes get Channel 4 HD at the top of the EPG.
  • 4Music (Satellite & Glass/Stream 354) closes permanently
  • The Box (Satellite & Glass/Stream 355) closes permanently
  • KISS (Satellite & Glass/Stream 356) closes permanently
  • Magic (Satellite & Glass/Stream 357) closes permanently
  • Kerrang! (Satellite & Glass/Stream 358) closes permanently
  • Clubland moves from 364 to 354 on satellite only
  • NOW 70s moves from 361 to 355 on satellite only
  • NOW 80s moves from 362 to 356 on satellite only
  • NOW ROCK moves from 363 to 358 on satellite only
  • That’s 60s (Satellite 365) rebrands to That’s Memories
  • Sky 10s (Satellite 304/849 – Sky Glass/Stream 304) renames to Sky Greats / Sky Greats HD (reverting from a temporary change)
  • Sky Pride (Satellite 302 – Sky Glass/Stream 302) renames to Sky Spies / Sky Spies HD (temporary change)
  • Sky Hits (Satellite 303 – Sky Glass/Stream 303) changes name to Sky2024Picks / Sky2024PicksHD (temporary change)

Wednesday 3rd

  • NOW 90s & 00s launches on satellite at 357

Saturday 6th

  • ​Sky Greats (Satellite 304/849 – Sky Glass/Stream 304) renames The Hangover /TheHangoverHD (temporary change)
  • Sky Cinema Comedy (Satellite 308 – Sky Glass/Stream 308) renames to SkyAxelFoleyHD (temporary change)

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