Freeview Channel 801

[ferlew]

Mr F loes the old B&W films, and someone told him he can watch them on Channel 801 on Freeview.
I have done a re-tune 3 times just now, but cannot access this channel, and help would be appreciated. Thank you.

[ferlew]

Mr F loves

[scorpiojo]

What is the channel called, ferlew?

[VHG]

If you download the Freeview channel guide here there is no mention of an 801.

In fact there are no TV channels in the 800s

http://www.freeview.co.uk/whats-on/channels#channels-film

[gettinblurry]

On my Humax DVR, Freeview Channel 801 is a repeat of ITV2 (I guess, via a different transmitter). I'm not sure they play a lot of old movies though...

[scorpiojo]

Freeview channel 48? (Movies4men)

[murraymints]

There is a freeview channel..films for men..don't know number but shows old black and white films..westerns, war..ealing comedies

[murraymints]

48..movies for men

[sir.prize]

If Mr F would like to use the PC or laptop, here are 450 black and white films he can legally watch free of charge . . .

http://www.bnwmovies.com/classic-movies

[ferlew]

As usual, my know-it-all BIL was wrong again with his info, thank you folks, I found the movies for men channel, that will suit Mr F a treat, and no Sir Prize, no way will he touch the PC or lappy.
With his Alzheimer's (bless him) that channel should keep him happy. :)
He happily watches Sharpe box set, and True Grit most weeks, not forgetting Hornblower.

[ferlew]

Thanks Jordyboy, I often get him a DVD if he remembers the name of a film he particularly likes, or even a tv series he liked. Recently got him the Sharpe set, he is chuffed with that. I think he watches Zulu every other week too, I did try and joke with him that was the only positive effect of the Alzheimer's....he can watch the same film every week and be happy with it.