abc1 24 hours

Q. Why does abc1 not broadcast after 6pm?

A. Freeview's broadcasting hours are from 6am to 6pm (excluding Wales) due to restrictions on the platform. We are working on increasing our platform bandwidth, but or the time being we cannot go on 24 hours. Abc1 is only available 24 hours on cable and satelite.

However, the channel is available 24hrs on both cable and satellite providers continuing around the clock with first look screenings of all your favourite abc1 shows during primetime hours. UK Premieres include Kevin Hill, Season 2 of Sports Night and Season 3 of 8 Simple Rules.

Freeview customers will still get to see these shows as they are repeated the following day during the afternoon and the weekend.

abc1 Wales

There are no plans for abc1 Wales to have its own channel, abc1 shares space with S4C.

general hospital

Q. What happened to General Hospital?

A. General Hospital will not be returning to abc1. Although there were a few loyal fans of this show, it did not appeal to the size of the audience expected. Shows which are popular with more viewers will be scheduled.

8 simple rules

Q. When will you show both the goodbye episodes of 8 Simple Rules?

A. Unfortunately there are no plans at present to show the two goodbye episodes of 8 Simple Rules.

Q. When will you show the third series of 8 Simple Rules?

A. The third series of 8 Simple Rules will be on air in March.