Smithsonian channel

[Gilbert84]

Ok it looks like the Smithsonian channel is no more, been nuked from the TV guide; my question is will all my saved shows from that channel disappear as well? They are still there at the moment but other times shows have become unavailable when the channels got taken off. TIA

[japitts · Accepted solution]

Smithsonian channel is closing in the UK, on all platforms.

Recordings from closed channels are usually retained for 6 months.

[Gilbert84]

Thanks for the reply japitts that's helpful 👍

[newapollo]

Some of the Smithsonian Channel’s programmes are already available on Paramount+ in the UK, which is a paid streaming service, while some shows are also available on Channel 5’s streaming app – My5, which is owned by the same company (Paramount)

Paramount are also planning a new ad-supported free version of the Smithsonian Channel, on the Pluto TV platform  sometime in the future.

VM Press release from 2nd November

Paramount and Virgin Media have today announced a new multi-year distribution agreement, extending their existing long-term partnership across Paramount’s streaming services and linear channels in the UK.

The renewed partnership will see Paramount+, the global subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, debut on Virgin TV in 2023. Full app integration on Virgin Media’s set-top boxes will offer customers the opportunity to access more than 8000 hours of exclusive originals, blockbuster films, and iconic series across every genre from Paramount’s world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME® and Paramount Pictures.

Under the new deal, Pluto TV, the leading free, ad-supported TV (FAST) service, will also gain wider UK distribution on Virgin Media’s cutting-edge TV360 and Stream services,