Retro channel Rewind TV is expanding its offerings this March with an intriguing mix of American classics and new documentaries.
The channel, which brought beloved British shows like The Prisoner and Drop the Dead Donkey to Freeview and Sky viewers last year, is now branching out with series like SOAP and The Monkees, alongside its first original show – about Britain’s lost railways.
What is Rewind TV and Where Can You Watch It?
When Rewind TV first appeared on Sky last May, it aimed to fill a specific gap in British television – offering classic shows like The Prisoner and Drop the Dead Donkey in a traditional broadcast format.
Unlike most modern channels, it deliberately avoided the streaming route, instead focusing on scheduled programming that viewers could tune into throughout the day.
In line with that, the channel expanded to Freeview in September 2024, significantly increasing its reach.
The growing appetite for nostalgic TV is evident in the success of retro-focused channels on Freeview. That’s TV has expanded significantly since its 2021 launch as That’s TV Gold, now operating multiple channels including That’s TV 2 and That’s TV 3 (formerly That’s Memories).
Meanwhile, Talking Pictures TV continues to attract viewers with its mix of vintage British films and classic TV shows – and it recently expanded with a new streaming app.
Rewind TV joins this established group at an interesting time, adding its own selection of carefully curated content from television’s golden age.
While there’s some overlap in the retro focus, each channel seems to be finding its audience, suggesting there’s plenty of room in the market for classic programming.
Currently, you can watch Rewind TV on:
- Freeview: Channel 95
- Freely: Channel 150
- Sky: Channel 182
However, those hoping to catch up via Sky Glass or NOW will still be disappointed – the channel remains unavailable on streaming platforms.
New Shows Coming in March
Oscar Beuselinck, Rewind TV’s co-founder, describes the March lineup as offering “something for everyone.”
From 1970s American sitcoms to new British documentaries, next month’s schedule brings a mix of well-known classics and rarely-seen gems:
SOAP (Starting March 13)
This groundbreaking American comedy from the late 1970s cleverly satirises the world of daytime soap operas.
Featuring early performances from Billy Crystal, the series follows two families through increasingly outlandish storylines.
Airing daily at 11:00 and 17:00.
The Monkees (Starting March 3)
This beloved series follows the misadventures of the original manufactured band, blending comedy with iconic pop music.
While initially conceived as an American answer to The Beatles, The Monkees developed their own distinct charm.
Showing weekdays at 10:00 and 18:00.
Dark Skies (Starting March 4)
An engaging 1990s science fiction series that reimagines the 1960s through the lens of an alien conspiracy.
The show weaves its extraterrestrial narrative through real historical events, creating an intriguing alternate history.
Broadcasting Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 19:00.
The Last Days of Pompeii
This historical mini-series adapts Edward Bulwer-Lytton’s classic novel about life in Pompeii before the volcanic eruption.
The exact March transmission date is still to be confirmed.
Walking Westward (Starting March 9)
A thoughtful documentary series examining the American pioneer experience through personal stories and historical accounts.
The programme offers fresh perspectives on this pivotal period of American history.
Airing Sunday afternoons at 19:00.
Tracing the Rails (Starting March 9)
In this new commission for Rewind TV, presenter Stephen Cranford explores Britain’s lost railway lines, uncovering forgotten stories and architectural remnants across 10 episodes.
Broadcasting Sunday afternoons at 15:30.
This March schedule represents an interesting evolution for Rewind TV, introducing more American content while maintaining its British programming through new commissions like Tracing the Rails.
The mix suggests a broadening scope for the channel, though it maintains its focus on archive television.
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Rewind TV might not be available officially on Freesat but it is available Free-To-Air on satellite if you wish to run a separate suitable satellite receiver alongside your Freesat box or TV. Most ex-Sky subscribers probably already have such a receiver just sitting around. There are a few more FTA non-Freesat channels available the same way. so Great! TV, NOW, U and That’s TV each have a few.
Any plans for Rewind TV ever reaching sky stresm
One big disadvantage of rewind tv is the fact that its films do not have subtitles. I can’t be the only viewer who is deaf.
Same both Virgin Media and Freesat not available service missing like Rewind TV show, unhappy very difficult because it impunity.
No freesat?
Not on Freesat then? Any plans?