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When only one channel has the wrong EPG

When most guide rows are correct, focus on the affected channel’s mapping and regional edition. A global time adjustment would disturb the working rows. Compare the channel’s identity, guide assignment and current programme before making a targeted change.

Illustrated guide: When only one channel has the wrong EPG
How do I correct programme listings for one channel?

When most guide rows are correct, focus on the affected channel’s mapping and regional edition. A global time adjustment would disturb the working rows. Compare the channel’s identity, guide assignment and current programme before making a targeted change.

Check for similar editions

A broadcaster can have national, regional, international and delayed versions with similar names. High-definition and standard-definition entries may also be grouped separately. Identify the edition you are actually watching rather than relying on the logo alone.

Review manual assignments

If your player supports EPG mapping, see whether the channel was assigned to a similar but different guide entry. Remove an old local override when appropriate and try the supplied mapping again. Keep a note of the original assignment so you can reverse the change.

Use a live reference

Compare the current programme, not only a title many hours in the future. Schedules can change at short notice. If the mismatch persists after a guide refresh, report the affected entry and the programme actually showing; that gives support a concrete mapping problem to investigate.

Questions about this topic

Could the channel itself be delayed?
Yes. A time-shifted edition can intentionally show an earlier schedule. The guide should match that edition rather than the main live feed.
Should I clear the entire EPG?
Not as the first response to a single wrong row. A narrow mapping correction is easier to assess and reverse.

Sources & further reading

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Illustrated guide: Fix an EPG that is uniformly one hour wrong

Fix an EPG that is uniformly one hour wrong

A uniform one-hour difference often points to time-zone, daylight-saving or guide-offset handling. Check the device clock and region first, then any player-specific EPG offset. Changing channel mappings is unlikely to fix a schedule that is displaced by the same amount everywhere.

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