Sky has announced a series of channel changes for March, including the permanent closure of three channels and the temporary rebranding of six others. The closures affect That's 80s, That's Oldies, and That's Melody, which will cease broadcasting at 23:59 on 28 February and be removed from the electronic programme guide (EPG) on 2 March.
In addition, several channels will undergo temporary name changes. Sky Horror Hits will become AwardSeasonHD on 6 March, while Sky Book Day will rebrand as WomenInFilmHD on 7 March, coinciding with International Women's Day. Nick Jr. Too will temporarily become Nick Jr. Peppa, and Nicktoons will rebrand to Nick Alvinnnn!!!.
These changes come as part of Sky's broader strategy to streamline its service. The broadcaster has also confirmed that from 1 April, the money-back aspect of its Speed Guarantee will be scrapped, and broadband customers will see a £3 monthly increase. One customer expressed frustration on a Sky forum, noting that the Wall to Wall WiFi Guarantee will also be removed.
