Cable Forum

Cable Forum (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/index.php)
-   Virgin Media TV Service (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/forumdisplay.php?f=11)
-   -   General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2. (https://www.cableforum.uk/board/showthread.php?t=33692722)

paultrademark 23-05-2013 18:34

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35574983)
Personally, because the vast majority of the post is repeated information, and sorting out what is new a bit of a hassle, I just skip to the next post. If only changes were listed, I would read it.

Agreed, though I suggested similar not long ago and was pretty much told if I don't like particular posts, don't read them :erm:

denphone 23-05-2013 18:39

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35575027)
I am always to busy eating to watch.:D

Well at least you are not moaning MB but beware because it can be contagious as it spreads.;):D

mhatter67 23-05-2013 18:44

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35575028)
Agreed, though I suggested similar not long ago and was pretty much told if I don't like particular posts, don't read them :erm:

The only thing that annoys me is members who quote MB update post in their replies:erm:

spiderplant 23-05-2013 19:13

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by coulsontom (Post 35575020)
Who watches "the food network".

More than two million people. Everybody likes food :)

http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing/weekly...g-summary?_s=4

paultrademark 23-05-2013 19:53

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mhatter67 (Post 35575032)
The only thing that annoys me is members who quote MB update post in their replies:erm:

True, we might run out of internet space if people keep doing that :p:

Media Boy UK 23-05-2013 23:27

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
@Mad Max, jj20x, coulsontom, paultrademark and mhatter67.

Some years back an ex-Cable Forum Team Member updated post one for me every time I did an update.

But I can't do it on my own as I am not an Member of The Cable Forum Team.

Do you want me to launch an new thread every week (Like an thread I know on an other web site)?

Jameseh 23-05-2013 23:39

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

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

Very soon
  • The Active Channel to launch on Virgin Media soon.

June
  • Zee Café is rumoured (via BizAsia) to be rebranded as Zee Classic on #811 sometime this month.
  • Liberty Global hope to close the transaction of Virgin Media by the end of June.

July
  • 31st ESPN (HD), ESPN America & ESPN Classic will close today.

August
  • 1st BT Sport 1 (HD), BT Sport 2 (HD) & ESPN (HD) may launch on Virgin Media today. (BT Sport are still in talks to launch on Virgin Media.)

How about something like that MB, it cuts the massive wall of text into something very easy to read.

Media Boy UK 23-05-2013 23:43

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35575156)
How about something like that MB, it cuts the massive wall of text into something very easy to read.

I only repost all the other text for my link.

jj20x 24-05-2013 00:19

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35574983)
Why not just list the changes from last time and also a link to the full list?

Personally, because the vast majority of the post is repeated information, and sorting out what is new a bit of a hassle, I just skip to the next post. If only changes were listed, I would read it.

That's pretty much what I suggested, a list of updates to the original list. Although I didn't actually specify a link to the original list, that's what I had in mind. It wouldn't make much sense to omit the link. :)

---------- Post added at 00:16 ---------- Previous post was at 00:15 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35574814)
I wonder how different this update is compared to the one on the front of the thread?

A summary of the changes would make that more obvious.

---------- Post added at 00:19 ---------- Previous post was at 00:16 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35575149)
Some years back an ex-Cable Forum Team Member updated post one for me every time I did an update.

But I can't do it on my own as I am not an Member of The Cable Forum Team.

Do you want me to launch an new thread every week (Like an thread I know on an other web site)?

It would be useful if someone could actually edit the original list, I'm not sure that a weekly list is needed.

Aguero9320 24-05-2013 08:38

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Hi all

Sorry I've not been on for (how it feels like) ages! Did anyone's Virgin Media services go blank on Wednesday morning. Basically, the whole Virgin network in my area of Ashton-under-Lyne suffered an interference Wednesday morning and my TiVo and broadband were down for two hours that morning. Did anyone else suffer a similar glitch?

Aguero

---------- Post added at 08:38 ---------- Previous post was at 08:36 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35575149)
@Mad Max, jj20x, coulsontom, paultrademark and mhatter67.

Some years back an ex-Cable Forum Team Member updated post one for me every time I did an update.

But I can't do it on my own as I am not an Member of The Cable Forum Team.

Do you want me to launch an new thread every week (Like an thread I know on an other web site)?

This would be rather confusing!:shocked: I always put a link to these various threads on both my Internet Explorer and Google Chrome favourite pages. It would be absolute trouble if a fresh thread was put on every week. Sorry, but I am against the decision:mad:! You are better off saving space and keep to putting fresh copies of these threads on every three months.

paultrademark 24-05-2013 08:46

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Its not that your work is not appreciated, just asking for it to be a bit easier to read.

Currently I just skip it as most of it isn't relevant in current form

nicknewark 24-05-2013 09:16

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Agreed.

To the point, and relevant.

Some people haven't got time to look through long winded posts.

TMLeafs 24-05-2013 09:47

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Couldn't MB use Spoiler tags to hide bits?? Here's an example also removed some white space

May List update - May 22nd 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 = 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 Active Channel to launch on Virgin Media soon.
=== May ===
No News...
=== June ===
Zee Café is being rumour on BizAsia as set to be rebranded as Zee Classic on Virgin Channel 811 sometime this month.
Liberty Global hope to close the transaction of Virgin Media.
=== July ===
31st. ESPN will close on Virgin Channel 529 today.
31st. ESPN HD will close on Virgin Channel 530 today.
31st. ESPN America will close on Virgin Channel 531 today.
31st. ESPN to close ESPN Classic on Virgin Channel 533 by Today.
===Later than July===
Spoiler: 

=== August ===
The following BT Sports channels launches has still to be confirmed by Virgin Media - Talks still ongoing:
1st. BT Sports 1 may launch on Virgin Media today.
1st. BT Sports 1 HD may launch on Virgin Media today.
1st. BT Sports 2 may launch on Virgin Media today.
1st. BT Sports 2 HD may launch on Virgin Media today.
1st. ESPN may launch on Virgin Media today.
1st. ESPN HD may launch on Virgin Media today.
=== September ===
No News...
=== October ===
No News...
=== November ===
-Made in Leeds will launch on Virgin Media sometime this month.
=== December ===
No News...
=== By 2015 ===
-RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.
=== Unknown dates ===
-'Seven' will be rebranded as Lincolnshire Living on Virgin Channel 879 (Grimsby & Scunthorpe only).
-I have been told that Virgin Media are in talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD', 'Sky News HD' and 'Sky Sports News HD' - no updates since August 2012.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas in Virgin Channels 600 mark (Starting in Late 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-Smooth fm (Smooth Radio) may get close or rebranded on Virgin Channel 916.
-Fashion One 'In talks with Virgin Media' - no updates in months.
-Sony Movies may launch soon on Virgin Media - no updates since August 2012.

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

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

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated May 6th 2013.
Spoiler: 

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: WILL I NEED TO WATCH MY DISNEY CINEMAGIC PROGRAMMES ON MY V+ OR TIVO BOX BY MARCH 27TH?
A: No Virgin Media viewers have until June 28th to watch recorded Disney Cinemagic programmes.

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


==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on May 22nd 2013.
Spoiler: 

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 or Sky.

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on 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 Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
Last updated May 24th 2013.
Spoiler: 

=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Bio. +1
-CI HD
-CI +1
-HISTORY HD
-HISTORY +1
-Lifetime (May launch in 2013.)

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

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

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick TV +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky News HD
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by British Telecommunications Plc ===
-BT Sports 1 (To launch on August 1st on Astra.)
-BT Sports 1 HD (To launch on August 1st on Astra.)
-BT Sports 2 (To launch on August 1st on Astra.)
-BT Sports 2 HD (To launch on August 1st on Astra.)
-ESPN [From BT] (To launch on August 1st on Astra.)
-ESPN HD [From BT] (To launch on August 1st on Astra.)

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

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-More 4 HD

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

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD
-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 ESPN Inc. (until July 31st 2013) ===
-ESPN America HD (Channel will close on July 31st).

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

=== Own by Global Radio ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by IndiaCast (Viacom18) ===
-MTV India (Channel set to launch on Astra).

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Drama (Soon to start broadcasting).
-True Entertainment +1 (Soon to get rebranded as True Drama)
-True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
-MTV CLASSIC
-MTV HD
-MTV LIVE
-MTV MUSIC
-MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-Sahara One

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
-Nat Wild HD

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

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

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

=== Own by RTE ===
-RTE 2fm
-RTE lyric fm
-RTE Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
-RTE Radio na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd [Was GMG Radio] (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales
-Smooth 70s

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
-Food Network
-Food Network +1
-Travel Channel
-Travel Channel +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 UKTV ===
-Drama (To launch on July 8th 2013 on Freeview).

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland

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

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE News (To start broadcasting soon).

==== See you later ===
List last updated on May 22nd 2013.
Next update: Sometime in June - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
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.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
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/
©copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

paultrademark 24-05-2013 10:39

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
That's a good idea :)

Media Boy UK 24-05-2013 11:32

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35575215)
That's a good idea :)

You do not like my way posting but that? :confused:

I only add the 'Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters' bit all the time so everyone can view it on my link.

That 'Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters' bit was added years ago when posters was asking ''Who own 'Channel Z''' all the time.


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 13:50.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
All Posts and Content are © Cable Forum