topic Re: watching back recorded programmes in Sky Q

watching back recorded programmes

Taylor1of7 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:20:09 GMT

Hi,

We can watch programmes on TLC and record them but when we wish to watch the recorded programmes from the channel it tells us that we have to upgrade which we already have in our package! Any ideas?

Thanks.

Re: watching back recorded programmes

stereohaven — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:01 GMT

@Taylor1of7 wrote:
Hi,
We can watch programmes on TLC and record them but when we wish to watch the recorded programmes from the channel it tells us that we have to upgrade which we already have in our package! Any ideas?

Thanks.

TLC went free to air in January 2026, but only the SD version is included with Sky unless you have the "Sky HD" add on. Do you have the "Sky HD" add on?

Re: watching back recorded programmes

Taylor1of7 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:34:55 GMT

Hi, no no HD

Re: watching back recorded programmes

stereohaven — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:38:50 GMT

@Taylor1of7 wrote:
Hi, no no HD

So to clarify, are you recording the TLC HD channel (which you won't be able to watch as you don't have the HD add on), or the SD version?

TLC HD is on channel 133, with SD on 828.

Re: watching back recorded programmes

xenon81 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:45:07 GMT

@stereohaven wrote:
@Taylor1of7 wrote:
Hi,
We can watch programmes on TLC and record them but when we wish to watch the recorded programmes from the channel it tells us that we have to upgrade which we already have in our package! Any ideas?

Thanks.
TLC went free to air in January 2026, but only the SD version is included with Sky unless you have the "Sky HD" add on. Do you have the "Sky HD" add on?

In the UK, both the SD and HD version of TLC went free to air in January so it should be possible to watch and record both versions with no subscription or particular pack needed. However I believe TLC is still encrypted in Ireland.

If you look on https://www.lyngsat.com/muxes/Astra-2F_UK_12382-H.html TLC UK in both SD and HD is highligted in colours meaning 'clear' while TLC Ireland is 'encrypted'.

Re: watching back recorded programmes

stereohaven — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:46:26 GMT

Great context @xenon81, not something I was aware of.

Re: watching back recorded programmes

Taylor1of7 — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:52:29 GMT

You have just hit the nail on the head! I can't believe we didn't realise that 133 was the HD channel ☺️ Thank you so much, we feel silly now!!

Thanks again 👍

Re: watching back recorded programmes

stereohaven — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:54:41 GMT

@Taylor1of7 wrote:
You have just hit the nail on the head! I can't believe we didn't realise that 133 was the HD channel ☺️ Thank you so much, we feel silly now!!
Thanks again 👍

Don't worry, we have all done it! 😁