What you can do
- If your EE TV box is connected to an aerial (Freeview mode) then you can still access GB News via the Freeview channel slot. According to GB News:
“Aerial users remain unaffected … you’ll continue to see the GB News channel in your guide on channel number 236.” (GB News)
So:- On your EE TV Box, switch it to aerial/Freeview input.
- Go to channel 236, and you should see GB News live.
- If you’re using the Internet/IP streaming mode (without aerial) and your EE TV box has access to YouTube:
- The YouTube app is available on EE TV (Box Pro / Mini) as one of the apps. (newsroom.ee.co.uk)
- You can go into YouTube, search for “GB News live” and watch the live stream that way.
“If you’re in internet mode … you can watch GB News on YouTube …” (EE Community)
- Alternatively, if you have a Smart TV or another streaming device you could use the GB News app (or a supported streaming platform) to watch outside of the EE box. (GB News)
What no longer works (for EE TV users)
- The GB News dedicated app on the EE TV box has been removed. As of 21 October 2025:
“GB News will be removing its app from our TV boxes from today (21st October).” (EE Community)
So if you previously used the GB News app via EE TV’s apps section in Internet mode, that option is no longer supported.
Full setup guide for EE TV + GB News
Here’s how to cover both aerial mode and streaming mode in detail:
A. Using Aerial / Freeview input
- Ensure your TV box has an aerial (antenna) connected and that Freeview mode is enabled.
- On your EE remote, press Home → go to Settings → TV channels / Signal & connection. If needed, select Update channels / Retune to make sure your channel list is up to date. (EE)
- Navigate to channel 236 (GB News as given) and the channel should appear.
- If it doesn’t appear: retune again, check aerial connection, or check you’re using the right region/Freeview input.
B. Using Internet / streaming mode (no aerial)
- Make sure your EE TV Box is connected to the internet (via WiFi or ethernet) and the YouTube app is installed.
- The YouTube app is available on EE TV: “YouTube comes to EE TV Box Pro and TV Box Mini.” (newsroom.ee.co.uk)
- Open the YouTube app from the apps rail.
- In YouTube, search for “GB News live” and select the correct live stream from GB News official channel.
- (Optional) If you have other devices (smart TV, tablet, phone) you could instead open the GB News app on those and watch that way. (GB News)
Additional tips
- If you switch between aerial and streaming modes, make sure your box is set to the correct input (Freeview vs broadband).
- If channel 236 is not showing, performing a “Retune / Update channels” step often resolves it. (EE)
- If your internet is slow or unstable, the streaming via YouTube might buffer or degrade — in that case aerial mode gives better reliability.
- If you’re outside the UK (like Benin) and trying to access UK-Freeview, note that you may not get Freeview signals; streaming via YouTube or other apps may be your only option.
- Since the dedicated GB News app is removed from EE boxes in Internet mode, relying on YouTube or external devices is the workaround.
- Here are two case‐studies plus customer comments illustrating how users of EE TV boxes interacted with watching GB News — what worked, what didn’t — so you can see practical lessons and feedback.
Case Study 1: App Removal & Transition
What happened
- On 21 October 2025, GB News officially removed its dedicated app from EE TV boxes (“YouView”-platform). The announcement states:
“Aerial users remain unaffected … the GB News channel in your guide on channel number 236.” (GB News)
- EE’s community forum confirms:
“GB News will be removing its app from our TV boxes from today (21st October).” (EE Community)
- The official GB News “How to watch” page lists alternative devices/apps (smart TV app, YouTube, Roku, Fire, Apple TV) for streaming. (GB News)
Outcome & lessons
- For aerial/Freeview mode: Those with an aerial connection who watch via the Freeview stream (channel 236) were unaffected.
- For streaming/internet-only mode: Users who relied on the GB News app on their EE box (without aerial) were forced to switch to other devices or to the YouTube live stream.
- Lesson: If you’re using the EE TV box in streaming mode (no aerial), you’ll need to adapt — the built-in app is no longer supported.
- Also, it’s a reminder that broadcast apps can be removed by content providers, forcing change in how you watch.
Real-world user comment
From an EE community thread:
“Hi Can EE explain why the GBNews app has disappeared from my TV apps. This is on all 3 of my boxes.” (EE Community)
And EE support responds:
“GB News chose to remove their app from the YouView platform – this is their choice, and not something that EE has any involvement in.” (EE Community)So you’ll see users surprised, frustrated, and needing to adjust.
Case Study 2: Technical Issues with the GB News App on EE Boxes
What users reported
- Prior to the removal, many users of the GB News app on EE boxes reported app stability issues:
“Having real problems watching GB News… after about 10 minutes it freezes and the only way (is) exit out of the app and then start it again.” (EE Community)
- One user wrote:
“The app is glitching… looks like associated with advertisement played prior to launching app proper.” (JustUseApp)
- On the JustUseApp forums:
“The App has stopped working on EETV … there is no App setting on EETV to clear the cache or access the GBnews app?” (JustUseApp Forums)
Outcome & lessons
- The stability issues meant that even before the app removal, relying solely on the app was risky for some viewers.
- Some users recommended more reliable alternatives (e.g., YouTube stream, smart-TV version of the app) for playback.
- Lesson: When using streaming apps on such boxes, check how stable the specific app is on your device. If there are frequent crashes, have a backup route (e.g., YouTube, other device).
- Also, hardware & firmware differences matter (box model, version) — some users pointed out older boxes may struggle.
Real-world user quote
From EE community:
“It’s just the GB News app… within 10 minutes the screen freezes… the only way to sort it out is to exit the app and then go back in.” (EE Community)
Another:
“My app doesn’t load – it comes up with a blank screen… I can’t access member-only news.” (JustUseApp)
Comments & user sentiment
- Many users were angry/confused about the sudden disappearance of the app:
“Almost like MSM doesn’t want me to watch GBNews.” (EE Community)
- Others pointed out that the app’s performance on EE TV was poor, which may have influenced the decision or user experience.
- There is also a divide in sentiment: some support the channel’s perspective; others criticize it (this is external to the “how to watch” but influences user experience). For example:
“GB News are scumbags! … They are clearly trying to suggest to readers that transgender people are sex offenders.” (Reddit)
(Note: that comment is about content not technical setup, but gives context about audience reception.)
Practical recommendations for you
Based on these cases, here’s what you should do (especially since you’re in Benin, so some UK-specific assumptions may need adjusting):
- Check your EE box connection mode:
- If your box has an aerial/antenna input and you’re in the UK/region it serves, you might still get GB News via Freeview/Freeview-type channel (channel 236 in the UK) as per GB News note. (GB News)
- If you’re using the EE box purely via internet streaming (no aerial), then:
- The GB News app on that box is no longer available. (EE Community)
- Use alternative: the YouTube live stream (via the YouTube app on your box) or another device/app that supports GB News.
- Backup plan:
- Make sure your EE box has YouTube app installed (most recent EE TV boxes do). Then search “GB News live” in YouTube.
- Or use a smart TV / tablet / smartphone with the GB News app (if available) or via web browser.
- Keep in mind geo-restrictions: if you are outside UK the Freeview channel may not work; streaming may require UK access or VPN (check legal/regional rights).
- Box model & firmware matters:
- Older YouView/EE boxes had issues with app support & updates (e.g., see discovery+ app removal on older boxes). (EE)
- If you experience crashes or app instability, consider clearing cache/uninstall, or switching to another device for the channel.
- Set expectations & monitor changes:
- Content providers can change support (as GB News did), so having flexibility helps.
- Check for any notifications from EE or GB News about changes in service.
- On 21 October 2025, GB News officially removed its dedicated app from EE TV boxes (“YouView”-platform). The announcement states: