The EPG reshuffle which was expected to take place later this month has been put back until January 2006.

In an email sent to broadcasters Sky have stated that the reshuffle will not take place until after the 16th of January.

It is unclear as to why the reshuffle has been postponed although sources suggest that the new EPG software (version 4) update is taking longer than anticiapted. This needs to be in place before the EPG reshuffle as two new genres will be added to the Sky Guide. The two new categories will be "Lifestyle and Culture" & "Gaming and Dating".

The EPG software update is expected to be rolled out from end of this month.

The full and exclusive EPG reshuffle listing is here.