A new channel, ‘That’s Memories,’ will debut on July 1, 2024, across the major UK television platforms, including Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, and Freely.
Billed as ‘The Home of History and Culture,’ the channel from “That’s TV” aims to captivate audiences with a blend of nostalgic content, historical documentaries, and cultural programming.
Viewers can look forward to a range of shows, from true crime series exploring the Prohibition era in Atlantic City to in-depth documentaries on London’s history.
Music enthusiasts will find documentaries about figures such as Elvis and Frank Sinatra, while history buffs can explore lesser-known aspects of some of history’s biggest wars and events.
The launch of ‘That’s Memories’ marks an expansion for That’s TV, known for its music and nostalgia-focused offerings, as it ventures into broader historical and cultural territory.
The channel’s placeholder already launched on Freeview earlier this month, without any programming – which will now start on July 1 across all of its available platforms (see below for more on where to watch it).
A Diverse Range Of Content
That’s Memories promises to offer a rich lineup of programming that spans various aspects of history and culture. The channel’s inaugural week lineup showcases the breadth of content viewers can expect.
True crime aficionados will be drawn to True Crime: Rise of the Mob, which looks into the legendary figures of Atlantic City during the Prohibition era.
The series explores how bootlegging and rum-running contributed to building empires, with a particular focus on kingpin Nucky Johnson’s reign over the Boardwalk.
For those fascinated by urban history, The Story of London offers a journey through the capital’s development.
The programme emphasises the important role of the River Thames in London’s growth and provides behind-the-scenes glimpses of iconic locations such as Westminster, Chelsea, Greenwich, and the Tower of London.
Music history enthusiasts will find Elvis: The Last 24 Hours.
This documentary takes a sombre look at the final day of Elvis Presley’s life, featuring interviews with members of his inner circle, known as ‘The Memphis Mafia’. The programme promises to shed light on some of the “ugly secrets” from The King’s life and legacy.
History buffs can tune into Secrets of WW2, which explores lesser-known aspects of the Second World War.
Where To Watch That’s Memories
That’s Memories will be available to viewers across multiple TV platforms in the UK.
For Freeview users, the channel will occupy Freeview Channel 71 nationwide, replacing That’s 60s, which is moving to channel 75. Manchester viewers will find That’s Memories on Freeview Channel 95.
If you haven’t retuned your Freeview device since the update on June 12 – now would be the time, as otherwise That’s Memories won’t show up.
Sky Q subscribers can tune in to That’s Memories on Channel 365, which previously housed That’s 60s. However, the channel will only be available via satellite, meaning Sky Glass and Sky Stream users won’t have access to it.
Virgin Media customers can find That’s Memories on Channel 296.
The channel will also be available on Freely, the new streaming service from Everyone TV, that allows viewers to watch some Freeview channels via broadband.
However, it’s important to note that on Freely, That’s Memories will only be accessible via an aerial connection, not through the broadband-streaming side.
Freely users can access That’s Memories on Channel 42, or 149 for those in Manchester.
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might be a ‘new’ channel, but why are two channels (that’s sixties and that’s Memories) Transmitting identical programs at the same time?