What are +1 channels?
A +1 channel shows exactly the same programmes as its main channel, one hour later. Missed the start of something at 9pm? It begins on the +1 channel at 10pm.
How +1 channels work
The +1 version of a channel is a straight time-shifted copy of the main schedule. Adverts and programme order are the same, just an hour behind. That makes them handy if you get home late, want to watch two programmes that clash, or simply forgot to set a recording.
A few things are worth knowing:
- Live events can differ. Live sport, news or results shows are sometimes replaced on the +1 channel, because an hour-old "live" broadcast doesn't make sense.
- Some +1 channels are part-time. Several only broadcast for part of the day to share space with other channels. Our listings show exactly what's on.
- Not every region gets every +1 channel. Some are only carried by bigger transmitters.
+1 channels in this guide
We list these +1 channels alongside their main channels:
- Channel 4+1 – channel 15
- ITV2+1 – channel 29
- E4+1 – channel 30
- ITV1+1 – channel 35
- Channel 5+1 – channel 38
- Film4+1 – channel 47
Other ways to catch up
If you've missed a programme altogether, the broadcaster's on-demand player – such as BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 or 5 – usually has it for at least a few weeks. On a Freeview Play TV you can often scroll backwards in the programme guide to find recent shows.
Or plan ahead: find any programme with our listings search to see every time it's on this week, including repeats on +1 channels.