IF you haven't got a digital receiver then you won't be able to watch television from today.
All terrestrial TV signals were switched off just after midnight in the final stage of digital TV switchover in the north-west.
When the transition is finished this (Wednesday) afternoon Freeview, BT Vision and Top Up TV equipment should be retun
ed to receive all the channels available.
"I'm pleased to report that the technical transition went according to plan and, from today, many more viewers will be able to receive digital TV free via an aerial," said regional manager for Digital UK, Jo Waters.
"People across the North West have responded really well in adapting to the change and preparing in good time."
Switching off the analogue signal means Freeview coverage can be extended to 99 per cent of households in the Granada TV region. Viewers receiving their signal from relay transmitters will see the number of channels available free via an aerial rise from four to around 15.
But some Freeview viewers may not receive their preferred BBC or ITV channels, or may find Channel 4 has moved to a different button to be replaced by S4C. This is because digital TV signals overlap between regions.
You can get advice on how to restore your channels through the website
www.digitaluk.co.uk/retuning or by calling the helpline on 08456 50 50 50.
Many elderly and disabled people can apply for help to convert one television from the Switchover Help Scheme.
To find out if you are eligible for help see the website www.digitaltv.co.uk, call 0800 40 85 900 free of charge between 8am and 9pm, Textphone users can call free on 0800 40 85 936, email
info@helpscheme.co.uk or send a text message to 80002.
