High pressure in the atmosphere above the UK is causing signal disruptions for Freeview users, impacting popular TV shows like The 1% Club and Strictly Come Dancing. The interference is expected to last from Friday the 10th to Wednesday the 15th of October 2025, as Freeview warned viewers on its website.
During periods of high pressure, TV signals can be affected in two ways, as explained by the BBC. Local transmitters may transmit weaker signals due to the elevation caused by high pressure, and signals from distant transmitters could interfere with reception.
Freeview advised against retuning TVs during this time, as the issues are likely to resolve once the high-pressure conditions dissipate by October 15. To mitigate disruptions, viewers with internet-connected televisions featuring Freeview Play can switch to online streaming instead of relying on the aerial signal.
An alternative option is Freely, a service affiliated with Freeview and Freesat, which delivers content via broadband, immune to weather disturbances like storms or high pressure events. Freely offers a range of channels with live and on-demand content accessible to users.
For those seeking uninterrupted viewing experiences, platforms like Sky, through Sky Glass TVs and Stream box, provide online streaming options that utilize broadband connections rather than traditional satellite dishes.
