December 24th update: Radio Times did report on December 15th that Smithsonian was set to close on January 6th but TiVo reveal on December 22nd that Smithsonian WILL NOW close on January 5th.
Also on December 23rd Freeview did reveal that UKTV is the new owners of Smithsonian EPG Slot on Freeview and UKTV will use Channel 57 for Dave Ja Vu from January 5th.