Freeview offers up to 50 TV channels and 20+ radio channels through your aerial. In addition there are 4 High Definition channels and interactive channels via the “red” button.

If you have an existing television aerial, Freeview is the simplest way to receive digital television.

Most televisions now have freeview built in, if not, all you need to do is connect a set-top-box to your television. There are different types of services available:

• Freeview
• Freeview +
• Freeview HD

+ allows you to record and watch programmes, and the HD is High Definition. Most HD receivers allow you to watch and record standard and high definition programmes.

Freeview is subscription and contract free, with a one off cost for equipment

You can however make one off payments to watch Sky Sports 1 & 2 or ESPN, these services are available from BT Vision and Top Up TV . Sky will soon offer this service directly.

You can find out more information and see the full range of channels on the Freeview website.