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https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/08/27.png

Other such stuff.

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In a explosive twist in the BT Sport fiasco BomberAF may have been right all along.

I think they'll probably be added after midnight tonight as don't VM normally add channels on a Tuesday and Thursday?

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Aye thats right. I'd be shocked if it did happen mind i'm sure someone in the IT department in virgin media is on this forum and wants to spark things up when the forum goes quiet...

hahaha i am thoroughly amused by all these bomberAF comments though. He is a living legend on this forum.

he'd posted before
he made an unbelievable prediction which was utterly amazing and wonderful
he left never to be heard of again

he is BOMBERAF :angel:

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AMEN

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Looks like this is it then? Not half left it till the last minute though.

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lets wait and see

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There's a bright golden haze on the meadow,
There's a bright golden haze on the meadow,
The corn is as high as an elephant's eye,
An' it looks like its climbin' clear up to the sky.

Chorus:
Oh what a beautiful Dawning,
Oh what a beautiful day,
I've got a wonderful feeling,
Because BT Sport is coming our way

Repeat chorus

All the cattle are standing like statues,
All the cattel are standing like statues,
They don't turn their heads as they see me ride by.
But a little brown mav'rick is winking her eye.

Repeat chorus

All the sounds of the earth are like music,
All the sounds of the earth are like music,
The breeze is so busy it don't miss a tree,
And an ol' Weepin' Willer is laughin' at me.

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Now they have gone, the direct links still work, but they have also taken ESPN off, possibly testing but its gone public

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Nicely done Den but the channels are not that good!! ;)

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ESPN HD still showing in the TV Listings on 542

Not getting much work done, this is all too entertaining!

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Jesus - you lot really cling onto straws !

Could easily have been an error - I'll wait until its confirmed before throwing the street party!

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Weird error with a new channel number...

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ESPNHD is on channel 530 had this always been the case?
I only upgraded to xl monday due to a offer i couldn't refuse 100mbs broadband , xl tv , tivo , standard phone for £51p/m for 6 months then £61p/ afterwards.

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Looks like the cat is out of the bag now.

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The error was that they put it live prematurely. But VM are clearly preparing a new web page including BT Sports 1 and BT Sports 2 in those holes.

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Presumably it'll be moved to be alongside the BT Sport channels.

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Is BT Sport available on Sky Go?

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The holes might be gone, but
http://anywhere.virginmedia.com/chan...ve/bt-sport-1/
http://anywhere.virginmedia.com/chan...ve/bt-sport-2/
http://anywhere.virginmedia.com/channels/live/espn/
All still seem to be there!

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No, BT havent wholesaled the channels to Sky, however those who order it direct from BT on Sky get a log in for the BT App

---------- Post added at 13:54 ---------- Previous post was at 13:53 ----------

When the WTA Tennis finishes, it would be interesting to see if the page updates in line with whats on BT Sport..

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Does Media Boy have any news to follow on these fascinating new developments? :D

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Yes he has been quiet thus today so far.:)

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Whether a deal is done or not they still need to prepare and test websites, channels and online streaming pages in advance so they are ready if/when a deal is done. So no reason to take any of the tests noticed as an indication of a deal.

Didn't Bomber say a deal was already done and starting on August 1st? Didn't we have after the 1st executives from BT and Virgin say there was no deal yet?

Nuff said

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They don't need to do those tests on the live network and the live website, though. They can do that on a test one.

Not saying it's 100% certain, because I've been in enough situations where people have been stupid enough to 'live test' something! But just saying.

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But they have a live EPG stream, which they would have to be granted access too by BT, and they have updated the ESPN HD channel number. If they were testing before a deal was done they wouldn't be allowed to test with the BT Sport name, it would have to be under another name, otherwise, if someone spots, as seen here, it could be constituted as false advertising, and screw up any chance of a deal.

Bombers last post apparently said, "if not August 1st, then not long after"

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But testing out of sight on a test network wouldn't tease customers or possibly reassure them enough that the channel is coming, which is a good way of retaining customers ready to jump ship, in a similar way to 'accidently' putting up a BT sports page on your main website....

---------- Post added at 14:12 ---------- Previous post was at 14:08 ----------

Considering the PL starts on August 17th, ANYONE could have come up with that prediction. Bombers post was his opinion and not inside information, his other posts were worded in such a way that it was obvious this was the case. Seems obvious he just wanted peopel to think he had inside info.

The EPG may be a better indication, I don't know though.

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The links for BT Sport 1 and 2 on Virgin Anywhere no longer work, now come as error!

However, ESPN still works at this time and still appears on channel 542 on their online EPG!

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I wouldn't worry about Qtx's post. He's back, and as previously, just want's to put a downer on anything potentially good happening to Virgin Media. You know, leopard and spots...

It's not 100% certain, but the nature and fun of this thread is to look at little signs such as this, which may or not mean anything, as a potential pointer to coming channels. If people don't want VM to get new channels, they tend to rubbish these things.

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It might be where they've agreed a deal but not to announce or sign it until the day before the premier league football starts so BT can try and get customers to move on over??

Legally is that allowable?? They don't need to announce it as it hasnt been signed but its been agreed in principle and will be signed friday for example?? So would that mean they wouldnt need to announce to markets etc??

I don't think this has happened i'm just trying to logically explain why these events may be happening etc

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Or maybe they (Sky customers like Qtx) don't like to think about the fact that they're having to pay for BT Sport where we MAY get it included at no extra cost and they're having palpitations ;) lol

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Exactly my thoughts also.....:tu:

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I don't watch sports so makes no difference to me. Who is making this a Sky vs VM thing? Oh you are!

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You're right, of course - testing still needs to be done in case a deal suddenly materialises, and then they're good to go. But, as has been said, this surely doesn't need to be done on a live website???

Whatever happens, BomberAF was wrong. He may well have posted in good faith - I firmly believe that he did - but the information was incorrect.

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hahaha whoever does this blog and has posted this well done hahahha

http://vmhd.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/w...-af-right.html

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He may well be aware of what's happening but he is 'embargoed'. It must be getting clear now to all but the most hardened doomsayers that BT Sport is almost here now. You'll all be able to watch Liverpool versus Stoke after all (unless there's an outage, of course!)

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but how much will we have to pay extra, or is it going into the XL

Interesting. Only saw an ad on TV for BT Sports saying ESPN is no longer on Virgin Media.

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Indeed and alas we will know very soon and my hunch is it will be either on XL or the VIP package or perhaps both.

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well i hope XL, but if it goes into just VIP, ill have to upgrade, which i dont mind...

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Well, that's the bit that we are all waiting to hear about. However, my best guess is that it will be in XL. If that is the case, then it's an excellent deal for VM viewers
and those who jumped ship early will be wishing they were a little more patient.

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aye i'll have to do this. probably only another tenner anyway?

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Well, that's true as of today!

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11.99 for me to upgrade to VIP

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Hmm wonder if i can get that down by calling retentions and allowing myself to be put on a 12 month contract... :monkey: long shot mind.

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well i hope i dont have to upgrade, i hope BTSport is on XL

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Horizon platform lands in Ireland

http://www.upc.ie/horizontv/

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everything has a price

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It seems obvious that VM will get BT sports, possibly just in time for the PL on the 17th. Depending on what agreement BT and VM come to will dictate what it costs to customers and if it will be included in any packs. BT would have some interest in which TV packages it goes in I would have thought due to advertising. They did want to have it separate instead of wholesale which would have had customers paying BT directly but VM doesn't work like that.

Guess there is a chance VM could re-arrange their packages due to all this.

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Some kind of super premium sports package?

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If VM have dug their heels in and refused to have it as standalone for a monthly fee then they deserve much praise if it comes to VIP or XL.

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Agreed, we will have to wait to see if that is the case. If it is all those who have jumped ship will regret it.

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Very XMBC looking, which in my opinion is a good thing. Tivo has great features but still, as has always been the case with uk cable, the user interface is clunky and clumsy.

If the bugs can be ironed out of Horizon, I would like to see it introduced here too. Wouldn't say no to the fouth tuner either, very, very, handy.

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You: on ur website early today it said espn channel 541 bt 547 and 548.. it was on there for 10 mins before virgin took it down..

Matt: Information was correct but it was previous information, right now we do not provide BT Sports.

a bit more for you guys there

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Previous??

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Meh. I don't buy that. Information doesn't go up on a live site from 'previous' (no change?) information unless your server farm is totally shocking. It was a 'live test', I'm pretty confident in that.

No offence to you, Woo, just saying...;)

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i dont buy it either lol

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The genie is already out of the bottle and no amount of backtracking will put it back in there.

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Matt: Hi, welcome to Virgin Media. How can I help?
Matt: Just type your question below…
You: hey, i just wanted to know the plans about BT sports
Matt: I would be happy to assist you with BT Sports.
Matt: May I ask if you're already a Virgin Media customer?
You: no, so i was just wondering if its being added
Matt: Thank you for information.
Matt: We are currently in negotiations with BT Sports. We’re making every effort to ensure that our customers get a great service with the channels they want.
You: there have been rumors saying its being added tonight? is this true?
Matt: I am sorry, we don't have any such information, when we will get we will let you know.
You: but you dont, customers are the last to find out...
Matt: We will update our customer.
You: on ur website early today it said espn channel 541 bt 547 and 548.. it was on there for 10 mins before virgin took it down..
Matt: Information was correct but it was previous information, right now we do not provide BT Sports.
You: but you will before saturday? and dont fob me off, cause u never let ur customers know nothing ...
Matt: I understand your concern. However, we don't have any information about BT Sports until now. Howsoever, rest assured that you get this information once we add BT Sports with our TV package.
You: are you hoping to put it on XL package?
Matt: Yes, you might get this with TV XL package. I would insist you to please keep visiting our website for more information.

well theres all what i talked :)

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i work in a call centre environment too. that sounds a generic "uh oh i dont know what to say" answer.

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looks quality that box.

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zippity doo dah, fill in the blank spaces, :D:woot:

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I wonder then or if we'll hear? If we have got it I'm thinking Friday. BT will want the next 48 hours to pick up more football obsessed punters

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So it look like BT Sports are set to launch on Virgin Media - but still seen as rumours at Media Boy HQ.

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Matt: It was part of our package however we have some issues with them, which makes pushes it on back burnes.
Matt: burner**
You: what were the issues, didnt they want u to put it on XL
Matt: I am sorry, I don't have all the detail of this issue.
You: so will we get it before saturday so we can watch premership football on BT sports
Matt: Hopefully, we will come with some positive outcome very soon,however I can't comment on exact date.
You: on the XL package?
Matt: On BT Sports.
You: but will it be in the XL package?
Matt: As if now I can't comment weather it will be part of XL package or L package, It might be add on package.
Matt: It can be part of XL package, it is too early to comment on this.

thats the final bit of my chat...

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Why did you expect him to tell you anything, even if he did know? He could lose is job if he did know and told you. He more than likely doesn't know full details anyway.

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Aye seems like it media boy. You could introduce traffic lights to rumours. Red meaning: massively unlikely amber: caution for rumours and green for: all go.

This has amber all over me currently...

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It must have been the meal and club that I mentioned the other day that have stood VM on a promise:D:D:D

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And don't forget yellow peril for those pesky and naughty minions on the other side of the divide.:nono::nono::naughty::naughty:

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yes, those nasty liberals :D

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Unlucky for Amber i'd say.........:D;)

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haha boom boom

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Media Boy Views: What will launch on Virgin Channel 199?

WHO IS VIRGIN MEDIA RUMOURS TO BE IN TALKS WITH?
Bar BT the only 'Entertainment' broadcaster I know are rumours to be in talks with for is BSkyB so maybe Virgin are making room for an new Sky Basic Channel to launch.

CAN ANY OTHER 'ENTERTAINMENT' CHANNEL LAUNCH?
I cant get hold of that info. But I see that Channel 5 are set to launch an new channel soon called '5Later' so maybe that will launch on Virgin Channel 199 for all we know.

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Horror +1?

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It looks like BT Sports will launch on Virgin. I hope for the sake of all my patient chums on here, and my Dad, that BT Sports goes into the XL package when it finally goes live.

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And if that scenario transpires you will always be welcomed back into the Virgin family old bean.:)

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August 2013 update - August 14th updates.

Keep up-to-date on what broadcasters own and do not own.

NOTE: The post will be updated every time Virgin Media signs no deal with broadcasters or when an new channels is set to launch from that broadcaster.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on August 14th 2013.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.
Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky, Sky or UPC Ireland.

NOTE: Shopping Channels NOW ADDED to this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on UPC Ireland, Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Bio. + 1 (Channel only broadcast from 5am to 7am -- holding channel for Lifetime HD?).
-CI HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-CI +1
-HISTORY HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Lifetime (Set to launch in late 2013 - Bio set to close to make way.)

=== Own by Active Channel Limited ===
-The Active Channel

=== Own by Al Jazeera ===
-Jeem.TV

=== Own by ARY Group ===
-ARY Qtv
-ARY Oneworld

=== Own by BET International Inc (Viacom) ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick TV +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic (Rumour as set to launch on Virgin Media)
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD (Rumour as set to launch on Virgin Media)
-Sky News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-SkyPoker.com
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting/Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation ===
-Sky News Arabia

=== Own by British Telecommunications Plc ===
-BT Sports 1
-BT Sports 1 HD
-BT Sports 2
-BT Sports 2 HD
-ESPN [From BT]
-ESPN HD [From BT]

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
-CBS Reality +1
-Horror +1
-Reality TV

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-4 Seven HD (May launch soon).
-Channel 4 +1 HD (May launch soon).
-More 4 HD

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show TV Dance
-Flava
-Kix
-Kix Power
-POP
-Pop Girl
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Disney Junior +
-Disney Junior HD
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-More Than Movies
-More Than Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men
-Movies 4 Men +1

=== Own by Eternal Word Television Network ===
-EWTN (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
-FOX +1

=== Own by Global Music Television (Global Radio) ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by Ideal Shopping Direct plc ===
-Ideal Extra
-The Deal Channel

=== Own by MGM Channel (UK) Limited (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-MGM HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Michel Adam Lisowski ===
-Fashion TV (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Drama
-True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
-MTV CLASSIC (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-MTV LIVE
-MTV +1

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
-Nat Wild HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).


=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Nick Jr. +1

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
-5Later (Soon to launch on Freeview).

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Premier Media ===
-Premier Sports

=== Own by QVC (Liberty Media) ===
-QVC Beauty
-QVC Extra
-QVC Style

=== Own by Radio Caroline Ltd. ===
-Radio Caroline (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Raidió Teilifís Éireann ===
-RTÉ 2fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ lyric fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTE Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest and UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd [Was GMG Radio] (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
-Food Network +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
-STAR Jalsha
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
-Absolute 90s

=== Own by Travel Channel International Ltd. (Scripps Networks Interactive) ===
-Travel Channel + 1

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
-E! HD
-Universal Channel HD

=== Own by WRN Broadcast ===
-WRN Radio (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest and UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE News

NOTE TO ALL: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated August 14th 2013.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Insiders) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''HISTORY HD'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: HISTORY HD and Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in UPC Ireland areas right now.

Q: WHAT HAPPENS TO RECORDINGS I'VE MADE FROM THE ESPN CHANNELS AFTER JULY 31ST?
A: Anything you’ve recorded from ESPN, ESPN HD, ESPN America and ESPN Classic will be there to enjoy until 1 November 2013. After that, they’ll disappear.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on August 14th 2013.

Next update: TBC.

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

©copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Afternoon everyone, I've just had a quick gander at today's developments. It's looking optimistic. :)

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August List update - August 14th update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Been added in the last month.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Rumour to be Launching very soon ===
The following channels may launch soon on Virgin Media:
-The Active Channel (Confirmed by Virgin on Facebook).
-BT Sports 1 (Rumour started 06/07/13).
-BT Sports 1 HD (Rumour started 06/07/13).
-BT Sports 2 (Rumour started 06/07/13).
-BT Sports 2 HD (Rumour started 06/07/13).
-E! HD (Rumour started 21/02/13).
-ESPN may relaunch soon (Rumour started 13/08/13).
-ESPN HD may relaunch soon (Rumour started 13/08/13).
-Sky Atlantic (Rumour started 06/07/13).
-Universal Channel HD (Rumour started 21/02/13).

=== August ===
17th. Sky Sports 1 is to rebroadcast on Sky2 and Pick TV from 9am to 9pm today on Virgin Channels 123 and 180.
17th. Sky Movies 007 will be rebranded as Sky Movies Superhero on Virgin Channel 410.
17th. Sky Movies 007 HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies Superhero HD on Virgin Channel 440.

=== Autumn ===
Lifetime to replace Bio on Virgin Channel 242.

=== September ===
1st. Sky Movies Superhero will be rebranded as Sky Movies Greats on Virgin Channel 410.
1st. Sky Movies Superhero HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies Greats HD on Virgin Channel 440.
1st. Sky Sports are to rebrand Sky Sports Ashes as Sky Sports 2 on Virgin Channel 512.
1st. Sky Sports are to rebrand Sky Sports Ashes HD as Sky Sports 2 HD on Virgin Channel 518.

=== October ===
1st. Virgin Media to put the cost of Sky Sports up.

=== November ===
26th. 'Seven' will be rebranded as Lincolnshire Living on Virgin Channel 879 (Grimsby & Scunthorpe only).

=== December ===
No News...

=== By Early 2014 ===
The BBC to launch BBC News HD, BBC Three HD, BBC Four HD, CBeebies HD and CBBC HD on Virgin Media.

=== January 2014 ===
No News...

=== February 2014 ===
No News...

=== March 2014 ===
6th. Local TV broadcaster London Live hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159 today.

=== April 2014 ===
No News...

=== May 2014 ===
No News...

=== June 2014 ===
No News...

=== July 2014 ===
No News...

=== August 2014 ===
No News...

=== September 2014 ===
No News...

=== October 2014 ===
No News...

=== November 2014 ===
No News...

=== December 2014 ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
-RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Not Confirmed as coming ===
-BT and Virgin Media has confirmed that Virgin Media are in talks with BT over the BT Sports Channels.
(UPDATED July 9th) Broadcastnow is reporting that Virgin Media are in new talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD', 'Sky News HD' and 'Sky Sports News HD'.
-MTV CLASSIC, HISTORY HD, CI +1 and CI HD all may launch soon on Virgin Media.
-Fashion One 'In talks with Virgin Media' - no updates in months.
-Sony Movies may launch soon on Virgin Media - no updates since August 2012.
-Made in Leeds will launch on Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas on Virgin Channel 159 (Starting in Late 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.
-Smooth fm (Smooth Radio) may get close or rebranded on Virgin Channel 916.

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on July 12th 2013.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe (Also in UPC Ireland areas)

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
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See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
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==== See you later ===
List last updated on August 14th 2013.

Next update: August 19th - unless:

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B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Yes it is looking good but until it is announced officially the doomsayers and malcontents will always peck away like some insane parrot in the throes of its finale.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

It looks really good indeed. I think everything will become very clear in the next 48 hours. Fingers crossed for everyone with XL and VIP.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Yeah. We all know who they are. All doom and gloom. :D

---------- Post added at 17:39 ---------- Previous post was at 17:37 ----------

Yeah definitely. I've gotta admit the 'mistake' on the TV anywhere website was the catalyst to get the rumour mill doing overtime :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Sky Movies: Sky Movies reveal more about Sky Movies Superheroes.

This summer, Sky Movies is bringing customers a selection of the biggest and best superhero movies, all in one place, wherever and whenever they want to enjoy them with the launch of a pop-up channel Sky Movies Superheroes HD.

From 17th August to 1st September, Sky Movies Greats HD will become Sky Movies Superheroes.

http://skymovies.sky.com/about-sky-movies-superheroes

Info from Sky Movies.com

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Changed from one day to two weeks then, that makes more sense.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Errrrrrmm where is Arthurgrey when you need him, must be snoozing :zzz: to miss all this action

---------- Post added at 17:43 ---------- Previous post was at 17:42 ----------

So it looks like this information wasn't too far from the truth even though they just added it to the bottom of that report :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Gotta wonder if Mr stokes fingers are crossed;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I've got to admit. Reuters is nothing like a tabloid. It's a highly reliable source. Along with the press association, if they give a story, they don't work on hunches. :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

No, he's just cross :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Calling Stokesy , Calling Stokesy where are you as l know you are hiding somewhere dear chap.:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

well he might be practising eating that hat and pants cause it looking more likely he have too ;);););)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

It is 9am to 8pm and I think it is only on #123 on VM and Sky - and will only be on Pick TV on Freeview.

Pick TV on VM and Sky will have its regular programming.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Just seen my V+ listings for Saturday and can confirm it says that the Man. United game is set to be shown on Sky2, Pick TV and Sky Sports 1 on Virgin TV.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

News from Digital Spy on BT Sport:

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=1652

This guys source is in this post

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=1655

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

mr stokes you have a pledge to do very soon :D:D:D:D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Bonjour Mr Den, i see you belled, what is up?

Nope nope and nope. Wont happen as i bet deal isnt done

I think people will believe it when it happens

---------- Post added at 18:20 ---------- Previous post was at 18:20 ----------

We shall see

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

guess you missed the prove it was VM anytime earlier mr stokes ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

You're saying what? That you're annoyed that you switched to Sky when Virgin is going to be cheaper? :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

I saw that while at work (shhhhh) but doesnt mean anything yet. Sky Sports is on VM Anytime and that isnt in XL pack so ner ner ner ner :D:D:D:D

Im not annoyed i switched. I am happy i switched, i love my Sky package. Also i am unable to get VM in my house as not in this area so i win ethier way :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

Seems the deal has been sealed but I have a bad feeling it'll cost extra and won't be on XL. I don't think we can be that lucky and I think BT are ruthless and money hungry greedy corporate fiends.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

That is my feeling to. That it will cost extra and not be in XL pack that is

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

It is your destiny my young apprentice and that destiny is inevitable come this weekend.:Yes::Yes::Yes:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 

What number do this rumour about BT Sports launching on Friday comes in at?

I lost count at about 10.