Some households trying to watch The 1% Club or Strictly Come Dancing may face difficulties in the upcoming week. A persistent area of high pressure is hovering over the UK, causing issues for Freeview users. This weather pattern may lead to signal disruptions, affecting TV viewing experiences for viewers well into the following week.
Freeview warned viewers nationwide of potential disruptions in TV reception from Friday, October 10th, to Wednesday, October 15th, 2025. The interference is attributed to the high-pressure system, which can disturb the TV signals utilized by Freeview.
It may seem unusual, but the UK experiences periods of high pressure throughout the year, which can clash with TV signals. The BBC explains that high pressure can create two main problems: weakening the local transmitter signal and causing interference from distant transmitters.
With the ongoing weather conditions expected to persist until October 15th, Freeview customers are likely to face frustration during this period. However, attempting to adjust TV settings is not recommended as Freeview advised against retuning TVs during this period, assuring that reception will be restored once the high-pressure system moves on.
To mitigate these issues, viewers with internet-connected TVs featuring Freeview Play can switch to the online service instead of relying on the aerial signal. Additionally, an alternative option called Freely, developed by the team behind Freeview and Freesat, employs broadband technology to deliver content to TVs, unaffected by weather conditions. Freely offers access to over 40 channels with both live and on-demand content.
For those seeking alternative viewing options, Sky provides online content access through Sky Glass TVs and Stream box, utilizing broadband connections instead of satellite dishes.