Are you ready for digital TV switchover on April 4th?

Digital switchover

It seems to have been a long time coming, but if you live in London, are you ready for the final phase of digital TV switchover on April 4th? That's today folks!

Most regions in the UK have already made the switch, with London going all-digital from tomorrow.

That's the day the analogue BBC Two signal will be switched off in the capital. All the remaining analogue channels will be switched off for good on April 18th. To mark the occasion there'll be a spectacular lightshow at Crystal Palace.

So if you've still got an old analogue telly hanging about in the kitchen or bedroom, it's time to upgrade or buy a Freeview/Freesat set-top box.

You can check out our reviews of Freeview set-top boxes or Freesat models here on whathifi.com. If you subscribe to Sky or Virgin TV, then of course you won't have to worry.

But remember, if you already have a Freeview TV or set-top box, you may still need to re-tune it.

The final regions to make the switch to digital TV will be Tyne Tees on September 12th, and Northern Ireland on October 10th.

Full details are on the Digital UK website.

Follow whathifi.com on Twitter

Join whathifi.com on Facebook

Andy Clough

Andy is Global Brand Director of What Hi-Fi? and has been a technology journalist for 30 years. During that time he has covered everything from VHS and Betamax, MiniDisc and DCC to CDi, Laserdisc and 3D TV, and any number of other formats that have come and gone. He loves nothing better than a good old format war. Andy edited several hi-fi and home cinema magazines before relaunching whathifi.com in 2008 and helping turn it into the global success it is today. When not listening to music or watching TV, he spends far too much of his time reading about cars he can't afford to buy.

Latest in TV Streaming Services
Formula 1
US readers rejoice – F1's getting a key upgrade UK fans have enjoyed for ages
Cobra Kai
The 'perfect' and 'emotional' finale to Netflix's action-packed hit series is finally here
Emily in Paris
Netflix's UK prices are rising – here's how much more you'll pay
BBC
Netflix viewers may soon have to pay the BBC licence fee – and I think it's a good idea
A TV showing the new Now home page with Free Guy as the featured selection. Two people sitting in the foreground watching the TV in a modern living room environment.
Now TV to receive a major overhaul with new features and a fresh look later this month
DC League of Legends Super-Pets
This "cute superhero romp" from DC Comics arrives on Netflix just in time for family movie night
Latest in News
Sony WF-C710N earbuds lined up in different finishes
They’re official! Sony finally takes the wraps off its WF-C710N budget wireless earbuds
A flower on a TV screen with a gem in the middle.
TCL's new Mini LED TV range comes with huge brightness gains, reduced blooming and souped-up sound
Sony WH-1000XM4 on a table with a plant
Some of our favourite-ever five-star wireless headphones have plummeted to nearly half price – £172 off!
RCA Roku TV 24-inch (RK24HF1) small TV
My favourite kitchen TV has dropped to under £100 for Amazon Spring Deal Days
Sony XR-48A90K
Amazon has slashed the price of this five-star Sony OLED, but we have found an even better deal
Fiio FX17 in-ear headphones
Fiio's flagship in-ear headphones are packed full of drivers to put your music in pole position