Kids' channels POP & Tiny POP closing on 31 December. Moving to streaming-only

[Marlu-Nyu]

Just a heads up for anyone with kids who watches POP or Tiny POP on Sky.

Narrative Entertainment has confirmed that POP and Tiny POP will stop broadcasting as linear TV channels on Sky, Virgin Media and Freeview after 31 December. This includes the closure of the POP Player and the POP website.

Sky channel numbers (current):

• POP
  Sky satellite: 613
  Sky Glass/Stream: 213 (GB) & 215 (NI, Ire)
  
  

• Tiny POP
  Sky satellite: 614
  Sky Glass/Stream: 214 (GB) & 216 (NI, Ireland)
  
  

• POP +1
  Sky satellite: 617
  
  

• Tiny POP +1
  Sky satellite: 618

After 31 December, these channels will be removed from the EPG.

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What’s happening next?

The POP brand isn’t disappearing completely. It will continue as a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel only, available via:

• Internet-connected Freeview devices

• Smart TV platforms such as Samsung TV Plus and LG Channels

Tiny POP is expected to continue in a similar streaming-only format.

Narrative Entertainment says the change is due to the declining commercial viability of linear children’s TV, with most younger viewers now watching streamed content.

If your household relies on POP or Tiny POP, it may be worth checking whether your devices support the new streaming versions before the switch-off on 31 December.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/37384860/channels-disappear-sky-virgin-watch-shows/