MARCH will see two brand new channels launching on Sky boxes across the UK.
Sadly, one channel is also leaving the service this month.
Narrative EntertainmentA real life channel is coming on March 20[/caption]
A number of stations will also undergo temporary rebrands as well.
It’s always good to stay on top of the latest changes so you don’t miss your favourite shows.
Especially as channel numbers move around.
Here are all the Sky channel launches, changes and closures to be aware of in March.
Sky TV guide: New channels in March
There are two new channels coming to Sky in March.
Firstly, a music channel called Chart Show Retro which features videos from the 80s and onward.
Another channel coming to Sky this month is GREAT! Real, devoted to everything real life, such as Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport, Paddington Station 24/7, Island Medics, Emergency Rescue: Air, Land and Sea; and Coast Guard Alaska.
March channel launches on Sky
Here are the channel numbers you need to know as well as their launch dates:
March 4
Chart Show Retro – 360 (Sky satellite only)
March 20
GREAT! Real – exact channel number yet to be confirmed
We will add any more channel launches as they’re announced.
Sky TV guide: Channel closures in March
Unfortunately one channel will disappear from Sky boxes this month.
Young kids station Tiny POP is going digital only, so it won’t be on any traditional linear TV platform like Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview or Freesat.
The good news is, you will still be able to stream it via the following alternatives:
LG Channels
Netgem
Samsung TV Plus
YouTube
POP Player
March channel closures on Sky
Mark your calendars for the one channel closure confirmed to take place in March.
March 20
Tiny POP – 615
Sky TV guide: Channel changes in March
A number of channels will shift position in March as a result of closures and launches.
That’s 90s and That’s 80s are moving number.
And several themed channels will take on new names this month too.
March channel changes on Sky
Here are all the other changes happening to TV channels on Sky in March
March 1
Nick Jr. Too renames to Nick Jr. Peppa (temporary change) – Satellite 613, Glass/Stream 207
NickToons renames to NickLoudHouse (temporary change) – Satellite 605, Glass/Stream 205
Sky Sci-Fi & Horror renames to Sky UltSci-Fi / SkyUltSci-FiHD (temporary change) – Satellite 311, Glass/Stream 311
Sky Hits changes name to SkyMichaelMann and MichaelMannHD (temporary change) – Satellite 303, Glass/Stream 303
Sky Family renames to Sky Kids Books and SkyKidsBooksHD (temporary change) – Satellite 306/850, Glass/Stream 306
March 4
Sky Biopics renames to Sky Greats / Sky Greats HD (reverting from a temporary change) – Satellite 304/849, Glass/Stream 304
Sky Michael Mann SkyWomenInFilm/ WomenInFilmHD (temporary change) – Satellite 303, Glass/Stream 303
That’s 90s moves from 366 to 367 on satellite only
That’s 80s moves from 360 to 366 on satellite only
March 8
Sky Cinema Action changes name to Action Heroes / ActionHeroesHD (temporary change) – Satellite 307/851, Glass/Stream 307
Sky Greats renames to SkyStatham / SkyStathamHD (Temporary change) – Satellite 304/849, Glass/Stream 304