It was announced that on 7 September 2007, ABC1 will cease broadcasting on all UK TV platforms, due to a failure of agreement for increasing its broadcasting hours on Freeview. ABC1 closed down on all UK TV platforms at midday, September 26, 2007 even though it was scheduled to cease transmition on October 1, 2007.
I did wonder where the channel went, i spent awhile lastnight lookin for the channel thinking mayb its been moved, no wounder i couldnt find it if no longer exists