Smile TV launches on Freeview

Smile TV has launched on Freeview channel 37. Broadcasting between 01:00 and 05:00 daily, the channel broadcasts using capacity leased from UKTV History.

ITV Play launches on Freeview

ITV Play has launched on Freeview channel 35. The 24-hour phone-in quiz and puzzle channel has replaced Men & Motors, much to the annoyance of many viewers. Unfortunately, ITV stand to make considerable profits from the station, which are more important to the company's shareholders than providing a greater choice of programming.

ITV Play to replace Men & Motors

The listings for Men & Motors indicate the channel will cease broadcasting on Tuesday, April 11. The channel will then be replaced by ITV Play when it launches at midday on April 19.