This page acts as an archive of engineering work carried out on the Freeview transmitter network during February 2026.
(M) = Main transmitter; (R) = Relay transmitter.
Week 6
Engineering work for the week beginning 2nd February 2026.
Details last updated at 9.30pm on 2nd February 2026 at which point 66 Freeview transmitting stations were being reported as affected by engineering work.
Channel Islands
No work planned.
England
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Belmont (M), Bilsdale (M), Bluebell Hill (M), Bristol Ilchester Crescent (R), Bristol Kings Weston (R), Caldbeck (M), Caradon Hill (M), Chatton (M), Crystal Palace (M), Dover (M), Fenham (R), Guildford (R), Hannington (M), Hastings (M), Heathfield (M), Hemel Hempstead (R), Idle (R), Lark Stoke (M), Midhurst (M), Nottingham (M), Pontop Pike (M), Sandy Heath (M), Selkirk (M), Sheffield (M), Stockland Hill (M), Storeton (R), Sudbury (M), Sutton Coldfield (M), Tunbridge Wells (M), Whitehawk Hill (M), Winter Hill (M).
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Allenheads (R), Barskeoch Hill (R), Dentdale (R), Ilfracombe (R), Lewes HP (R), Littleborough (R), Liverton (R), Marystow (R), Mickleham (R), New Galloway (R), North Oldham (R), St Austell (R), Winchcombe (R).
Northern Ireland
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Bangor (R), Kilkeel (R).
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Brougher Mountain (M), Divis (M), Limavady (M), Londonderry (R).
Scotland
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Blackwaterfoot (R), Clettraval (R), High Keil (R), Lochinver (R), Rothesay (R).
Wales
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Crucorney (R), Gilfach (R), Llandinam (R), Long Mountain (M), Rhymney (R), South Maesteg (R).
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Aberdare (R), Carmel (M), Llanddona (M), Llandrindod Wells (R), Moel y Parc (M).
Week 7
Engineering work for the week beginning 9th February 2026.
Details last updated at 2.45pm on 9th February 2026 at which point 57 Freeview transmitting stations were being reported as affected by engineering work.
Channel Islands
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Alderney (R), Fremont Point (M), Gorey (R), Les Touillets (R), St Brelades (R), St Helier (R), Torteval (R).
England
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Bilsdale (M), Bluebell Hill (M), Caldbeck (M), Crystal Palace (M), Dallington Park (R), Dover (M), Hastings (M), Heathfield (M), Hemel Hempstead (R), Huntshaw Cross (M), Keighley (R), Kimpton (R), Lark Stoke (M), Luton (R), Midhurst (M), Plympton (R), Sandy Heath (M), Sheffield (M), Storeton (R), Tunbridge Wells (M), Whitehawk Hill (M).
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Caterham (R), Kendal (R), Lewes HP (R), Littleborough (R), Orton (R), West Runton (R), Winchcombe (R).
Northern Ireland
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Brougher Mountain (M), Divis (M), Limavady (M), Londonderry (R).
Scotland
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Black Hill (M), Eitshal (M), Lochgoilhead (R).
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Ben Tongue (R), Fiunary (R), Killin HP (R), Portnahaven (R), West Kilbride (R).
Wales
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Afon Dyfi (R), Crucorney (R), Llwyn Onn (R), Rhymney (R), Sennybridge (R).
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Aberdare (R), Carmel (M), Ebbw Vale (R), Llanddona (M), Moel y Parc (M).
Week 8
Engineering work for the week beginning 16th February 2026.
Details last updated at 1.35am on 18th February 2026 at which point 99 Freeview transmitting stations were being reported as affected by engineering work.
Channel Islands
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Fremont Point (M).
England
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Beacon Hill (M), Belmont (M), Bilsdale (M), Bincombe Hill (R), Bluebell Hill (M), Brierley Hill (R), Bristol Ilchester Crescent (R), Bristol Kings Weston (R), Bromsgrove (M), Caldbeck (M), Cambret Hill (R), Caradon Hill (M), Chatton (M), Chesterfield (R), Dover (M), Emley Moor (M), Fenham (R), Fenton (M), Guildford (R), Hannington (M), Hastings (M), Heathfield (M), Hemel Hempstead (R), Huntshaw Cross (M), Idle (R), Keighley (R), Kendal (R), Lancaster (R), Lark Stoke (M), Malvern (R), Mendip (M), Midhurst (M), Nottingham (M), Oliver’s Mount (M), Oxford (M), Pendle Forest (R), Plympton (R), Pontop Pike (M), Redruth (M), Reigate (R), Ridge Hill (M), Rowridge (M), Saddleworth (R), Salisbury (R), Sandy Heath (M), Selkirk (M), Sheffield (M), Stockland Hill (M), Storeton (R), Sudbury (M), Sutton Coldfield (M), Tacolneston (M), The Wrekin (M), Tunbridge Wells (M), Waltham (M), Whitehaven (M), Whitehawk Hill (M), Winter Hill (M).
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Creetown (R), Crystal Palace (M), Earl Sterndale (R), Felixstowe (R), Hughenden (R), Ross On Wye (R), Tavistock (R).
Northern Ireland
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Brougher Mountain (M), Divis (M), Limavady (M), Londonderry (R).
Scotland
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Angus (M), Black Hill (M), Bressay (M), Craigkelly (M), Darvel (M), Durris (M), Eitshal (M), Keelylang Hill (M), Knockmore (M), Lochgoilhead (R), Rosemarkie (M), Rosneath (M), Rumster Forest (M), Torosay (M).
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Kinross (R), Millburn Muir (R), West Kilbride (R).
Wales
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Aberdare (R), Blaenplwyf (M), Carmel (M), Kilvey Hill (M), Llanddona (M), Moel y Parc (M), Pontypool (R), Preseli (M), Wenvoe (M).
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Crickhowell (R), Gilfach (R), Llandrindod Wells (R).
Week 9
Engineering work for the week beginning 23rd February 2026.
Details last updated at 1.45pm on 23rd February 2026 at which point 75 Freeview transmitting stations were being reported as affected by engineering work.
Channel Islands
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Fremont Point (M).
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Alderney (R), Gorey (R), St Brelades (R), Torteval (R).
England
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Beacon Hill (M), Belmont (M), Bilsdale (M), Bincombe Hill (R), Bluebell Hill (M), Brierley Hill (R), Bristol Ilchester Crescent (R), Bristol Kings Weston (R), Bromsgrove (M), Caldbeck (M), Caradon Hill (M), Chesterfield (R), Cirencester (R), Crystal Palace (M), Dover (M), Emley Moor (M), Fenham (R), Guildford (R), Hannington (M), Hastings (M), Heathfield (M), Hemel Hempstead (R), Huntshaw Cross (M), Idle (R), Keighley (R), Malvern (R), Mendip (M), Midhurst (M), North Hessary Tor (R), Nottingham (M), Oliver’s Mount (M), Oxford (M), Pendle Forest (R), Pontop Pike (M), Rowridge (M), Sandy Heath (M), Selkirk (M), Stroud (R), Sudbury (M), Sutton Coldfield (M), Tacolneston (M), The Wrekin (M), Tunbridge Wells (M), Waltham (M), Whitehawk Hill (M).
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Earl Sterndale (R), Felixstowe (R), Ipstones Edge (R), Kidderminster (R), Whittingslow (R).
Northern Ireland
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Brougher Mountain (M), Divis (M), Limavady (M), Londonderry (R), Strabane (R).
Scotland
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Baltasound (R), Clachan (R), Dychliemore Link (R), Inverarish (R), Millburn Muir (R), Sorn (R), Voe (R).
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Durris (M), Eitshal (M), Rumster Forest (M).
Wales
IMPACT: Pixelation or flickering on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Preseli (M).
IMPACT: Screen may go black on some or all channels.
TRANSMITTERS AFFECTED: Duffryn (R), Gilfach (R), Gronant (R), Llanfyllin (R).