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Perhaps they get their insider information from thy master.;):D

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Arctic! The channel numbers are part the broadcast on the network, and unrelated to the box software. Bear in mind that VM doesn't just have TiVo boxes - but they all use the same channel numbers.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Ok so is there going to be a big channel number shake up on all boxes?

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SP lips are sealed.;)

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That applies to any change of EPG slot by any channel. I'm sure VM are quite capable of adding a message slate on the old EPG slot in North Lincs for a reasonable period of time.

I would disagree, if they weren't sticking to a script, the advisor at the overseas call centre wouldn't have suggested a completely inappropriate solution when my router failed. I pointed out that there was no wi-fi signal, even with the laptop placed right next to the router, she then suggested that I possibly needed a range extender!!! :shocked:

Nor would she have asked for permission to access the laptop to change the laptop settings, after I had explained that all devices in the house weren't getting a wi-fi signal. Obviously, I didn't grant permission.

I didn't get anywhere with the call and had to make a further call to complain before a service visit was arranged. The engineer replaced the faulty router. The engineer commented that it was sometimes difficult getting an appropriate response from the overseas call centre as they seem to "work to a script".

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Had to call virgin today,well my partner did to be exact,as we couldn`t connect to the internet. The woman my partner spoke to couldn`t of been more helpful and had us sorted within 10 minutes. So from my experience today and on a number of other cases virgin call centre staff have been spot on.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

VM probably didn't want to give up such a low number to local TV which can't be paying much for the capacity. The local TV channels get 117 on Sky but presumably Sky has no involvement in deciding this.

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If the problem can be "seen" from their end, they are usually very helpful and get the fault fixed or arrange a service visit. If the problem isn't obvious from their end, e.g. failure of the router wi-fi, they can quickly turn into script robots, as I discovered.

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242 onwards appears to be being used as an overflow for the entertainment section.

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Presumably, the channel numbers are reserved for something specific. All part of VM's master plan. ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

i think nothing has happened in the last 40 hours (since i lay in bed and didnt move) but if anyone friendly can fill me in otherwise (cough cough dephone) if anything did happen let us know

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Morning Sir and l hope you are fine and well this morning.:waving:

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When Lifetime launched last year, was it reported that the HD channel would come to VM this summer after being exclusive to Sky?
I seem to recall something along those lines.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

i'm in work den so not particularly good... i was hoping for some good news to keep me going!

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Correct it was me who posted that one of my sources had given me the info, i'd forgotten about that lol.
The source who gave me that info was one of the ones i took of my list earlier this year as some were just plain trolling me and they was one of them sadly.
I'll see if i can find anything out about lifetimeHD.

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The trouble with all these add ons of a few quid a month is that, before long, you may be spending as much as you did on your VM subscription! Still, it will be tailor made to your tastes.

We are specifically complaining about the foreign based call centres.

This is hardly a 'must have' channel, let alone in HD, so I doubt hat VM will be falling over themselves for it, nor that any obstacles will be put in the way of VM should they want it after*cessation*of the Sky exclusivity period.

Channels not deemed to be needed urgently tend to be picked up by VM when the carriage contract comes up for renewal, presumably to cut down on legal and negotiation fees.

It is also something that channels who get into bed with Sky need to think about- VM won't neccessarily be in any hurry to give your channels exposure when the exclusivity period with Sky comes to an end...

The only programme that I have ever watched on there was about a woman who licked her cat clean and ate any bits of residual cat fur that she found around the house!



---------- Post added at 13:27 ---------- Previous post was at 13:23 ----------

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...l#post35719060

Maybe the solution is to remove BBC1, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5?!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Hi MB I take it no news on Boxnation HD coming to VM anytime soon?

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Any news on Trutv launching tomorrow

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I can't see VM providings channel which only broadcasts about 2-3 hours a week.

Maybe as a stream live Sky Box Office - as the programmes are also PPV on Sky.

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It's the USPGA championship first next week, and Sky Sports is FREE on Saturday for everyone isn't it?

No it isn't it's the week after.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Ryder Cup is end of September. Bit disappointed with the team so far.

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Personally l don't think so MH.

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Doesn't sound too optimistic at the moment

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No News on Boxnation HD.

Last info I saw was from TruTV saying on twitter that 'Still in talks with Virgin'.

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Update: Just seen this on Tru TV UK Web Site.

So When launch it will be on M or M+ Package on rumour channel number 245.

http://www.trutv.co.uk/en/faq

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Richard - "The only programme that I have ever watched on there was about a woman who licked her cat clean and ate any bits of residual cat fur that she found around the house!"

Dude. That sounds disgusting. Why would you watch that? Don't give these people the pleasure of the attention they clearly crave, the dirty attention-whores.

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August List update - August 4th update.

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

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL 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 ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
(Put start date here) (Put channel here) is having an freeview to all (Put package info here) package on Virgin Channel TBC right now until 6am on (Put end date here).

=== August ===
12th. Sky Sports News to be rebrand as Sky Sports News HQ on Virgin Channel 501.
12th. Sky Sports 5 to launch today on Virgin Channel 506 at 6pm.
12th. Sky Sports 5 HD to launch today on Virgin Channel 516 at 6pm.
16th. Sky Sports 1 will be free today on Virgin Channel 502 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 2 will be free today on Virgin Channel 503 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 3 will be free today on Virgin Channel 504 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 4 will be free today on Virgin Channel 505 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 5 will be free today on Virgin Channel 506 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports F1 will be free today on Virgin Channel 507 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 1 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 512 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 2 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 513 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 3 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 514 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 4 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 515 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports 5 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 516 at 6am.
16th. Sky Sports F1 HD may also be free today on Virgin Channel 517 at 6am.
28th. Local TV Broadcaster Latest TV will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Brighton areas only.

=== September ===
18th. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports 4 as Sky Sports Ryder Cup on Virgin Channel 505 today at 6am.
18th. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports 4 HD as Sky Sports Ryder Cup HD on Virgin Channel 515 today at 6am.

=== October ===
2nd. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ryder Cup as Sky Sports 4 on Virgin Channel 505 today at 6am.
2nd. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ryder Cup HD as Sky Sports 4 HD on Virgin Channel 515 today at 6am.
8th. ITV has confirmed that ITV Be will launch today on Virgin Media.

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

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

=== January 2015 ===
No News...

=== February 2015 ===
No News...

=== March 2015 ===
No News...

=== April 2015 ===
No News...

=== May 2015 ===
No News...

=== June 2015 ===
No News...

=== July 2015 ===
No News...

=== August 2015 ===
No News...

=== Autumn 2015 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add an extra hour per day (to 8pm) to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== September 2015 ===
No News...

=== October 2015 ===
No News...

=== November 2015 ===
No News...

=== December 2015 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Bristol hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Bay TV Liverpool hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster YourTV Manchester hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster YourTV Blackpool & Preston hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Sheffield Live TV hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster STV Edinburgh hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Cambridge Presents hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That’s Basingstoke hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That’s Surrey hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That’s Reading hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That's Oxford hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That’s Salisbury hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster That's Solent hope to launch sometime in 2015 on Virgin Channel 159.

=== Unknown dates ===
-TruTV soon to launch on Virgin Channel 245.
-Media Boy HQ has been told that both Sky Sports News HD (On Virgin Channel 511) and Sky News HD (Channel TBC) will launch in early 2015 on Virgin Media.
-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.

=== May launch in 2014? ===
Last Updated August 4th 2014.

Here is a list of channels that may launch in 2014 on Virgin Media.

The following is base on Information I have been given over the past two weeks by my sources (All info was right on April 22nd):

Note: Some Channels names was given out by other posters.

Own by A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting):
-CI HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-HISTORY HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

Own by All Around the World Productions:
-Clubland TV

Own by British Sky Broadcasting:
-Pick +1
-Sky1 +1 (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).
-Sky News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now - DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).
-Sky Sports News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now - DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).

Own by CSC Media Group:
-Bliss
-Chart Show TV
-Scuzz

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

Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc):
-ITV Be (Been confirmed by ITV as launching on October 8th 2014.)

Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels [21st Century Fox]):
-Nat Wild HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

Own by Sony Pictures Television:
-More>Movies
-Movies 4 Men (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).
-Sony Movie Channel

Own by Universal Networks International:
-Universal Channel HD (Info from theone2k10)

Own by Viacom International Media Networks (Europe):
-MTV CLASSIC (Broadcasts in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now).

Other Broadcasters:
-Movie Max (For On Demand or TiVo)?
-Pulse (Told by sources it some 'Tech Channel')

FOR LOCAL TV CHANNELS GO TO Local TV on Virgin Media FOR MORE INFORMATION...

*My sources says Spring 2014 launch.

Before you ask:

Q: WHEN WILL THEY LAUNCH?
A: No launch dates was given bar Disney HD Channels my sources say Spring 2014.

Q: WHY HAVE YOU PUT 'MAY' LAUNCH FOR?
A: The list I have posted today is just list of channels that may launch in 2014. Until I get info on the following:

-An launch date.
-Channel number and package news.

Q: WHAT IS 'PULSE'?
A: Media Boy HQ do not have any more info on Pulse at time of posting. My sources has only confirmed that it will be an TV Channel not Pulse Radio.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

=== Channels ONLY in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on July 18th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON SMALLWORLD CABLE OR UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Entertainment:
-Sky1 +1*
-MTV +1*

Documentaries:
-History HD**
-Nat Geo Wild HD**
-CI HD**

Lifestyle:
-Travel Channel +1*
-Food Network +1*
-Fashion TV**

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

Music:
-MTV Classic***
-Channel AKA*
-Now Music*

News:
-Sky News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD**

Specialist:
-EWTN**

Radio:
-UCB Ireland**

*Only in Smallworld areas.
**Only in UPC Ireland areas.
***Only in both Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
Full list now at: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...adcasters.html

This part of list has now moved to my blog - follow link.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
Follow 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 July 18th 2014.

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 SMALLWORLD AREAS' AND 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media, Smallworld and UPC Ireland are now ALL own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHEN WILL SKY SPORTS NEWS HD AND SKY NEWS HD LAUNCH?
A: Base on information Media Boy HQ has seen Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD are not set to launch until early 2015.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''SKY1 +1'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: MTV CLASSIC and Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on August 1st 2014.

Next update: TBC - unless:

A) If Virgin Media are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.
B) If Virgin Media are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about in Virgin TV areas.
C) If Virgin Media are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Looks like you can watch it online too www.trutv.co.uk

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If you go to the FAQ on the TruTv web site, it does state that it's available on Virgin Media, so hopefully this will appear in time for the launch at 1pm (why do I get the feeling as with other channel launches it will be the early hours of tomorrow!).

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it launches today at 1pm on freeview

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Confirmed: Tru TV in talks with Virgin Media.

From Tru TV UK Twitter page:

https://twitter.com/truTVUK/status/496253617687785472

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AMC looking at launching internationally

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...redirect=false

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In that article it says that Liberty Global will be one of the first cablecos to carry AMC.

Perhaps AMC Networks may also launch Sundance and IFC, channels that shows arthouse films, too.

AMC also owns Chellomedia (now rebranded to AMC Networks Intertnational) which runs CBS Reality, CBS Drama etc in a joint venture with CBS/Viacom. Now that CBS/Viacom has almost bought Channel 5 and it runs a lot of channels in the UK, perhaps AMC may do a deal with CBS/Viacom to fully purchase some of the CBS branded channels to enable Sundance and/or IFC to launch.

AMC say they will also launch HD, VOD and tv everywhere versions of their channel.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

tru TV launches on free-view https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi6_EB-QPDk

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

And virgin media will say "no news at the moment" sounds like tru tv will be passing the buck.

Doesn't seem like it's going to launch anytime soon

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

What did BT say last August?

Talks must be going well if they have giving TruTV Virgin Channel 245.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Vince, you're a tv channel hungry guy :D Do you really care if we get this? Just seems another channel of total rubbish imo.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Another article on the launch of AMC here. It looks like the MGM channel is being replaced by the AMC channel in the regions where Chello ran the MGM channel. However, in the UK the MGM channel was run in conjunction with BSkyB till its closure so there is no existing MGM channel here to be simply rebranded as AMC. http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2014/...ebrand-as-amc/

Also, CBS and Viacom are independent companies so should not be clumped together as a single entity.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

I know they're separate companies, but they're owned by the same person and I can't really be bothered to check whether its CBS running something now or Viacom. It makes no difference either way, so I lump them together.

Re MGM channel, that's why I reminded those that don't know that AMC run and jointly own all those CBS channels.

CBS/Viacom own so many channels in the UK now with their impending buyout of Channel 5 adding a raft of new channels into their fold, that they might sell some of their CBS branded channels to AMC.

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It does seem odd that VM haven't managed to aquire a channel(good or bad) that is free to air, what's to negotiate. Paying a premium to watch VM TV, I would expect them to get all of what is available on freeview.

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is it weird and wrong that i am bothered if i get this?! i really do! i'm like a child. but a girl whos 28, works in a call centre and is single and really REAllY bored. i'll never watch this channel more than once but i want it!

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The price that VM pays for the channel or the price that TruTV pays to be on the VM platform. Pretty crucial stuff and relevevant whether the channel is highbrow or lowbrow.

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Conan O'Brien on Radio 2 at the moment, and they have just said that TruTV is launching on Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media. I think they said the channel was 245 for Virgin.

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Maybe it will launch tonight? Pubis

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

If you all really feel the need to watch it when it launches watch it online here http://www.trutv.co.uk/watch

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I'll be honest, I didn't see that coming!

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Had me scratching my head also mate!

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I tuned into the channel on the opening night to see if it was any good, this was on and I just carried on watching it aghast!

It is disgusting isn't it, even the cat was giving her a look as if to say "pack it in" when she was licking it clean.

I do know of some artists that collect the cats whiskers to paint with, for really delicate brush strokes- got no problem with that.

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If it launches tonight then it's the death knell of the relevance of twitter accounts.

*channel launches tomorrow/contract signed *
*twitter account has no idea about the contracts signed and which network its on*
*university graduates provide little to no information on twitter but try to make cool statements to get a brand name*

(the rest of the world then ignores all twitter comments by said company killing the impact twitter has on brands- robbing everyone of this)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

No matter how bored you get, leave the cat alone young lady :D

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Well I was just about to say, nah it's ok forget it.........:D:p:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Trust me your missing absolutely nothing , terrible content and terrible picture quality in my opinion , certainly not something I'll be watching.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Well, you are certainly full of surprises, Vince!

But we really don't need that channel! It's just utter drivel! I'm sorry you are bored, but I think you would be even more so after 10 minutes watching that stuff!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Thanks for the link theone, but I will be joining the list of people not watching it!

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Apologies if the wrong thread.

I thought the agreement with sky with the addition of sky sports hd 3/4 also included streaming to registered devices on the virgin anywhere app..and I honestly thought I had checked this out when the 3&4 HD came on board. But now I only see SS News available on the anywhere app. Is my failing memory playing tricks with me?

TrevP

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

The Sky sports channels are available to stream but this can only be done via Sky's own dedicated apps. When downloaded you use the same password you log into TV Anywhere or My Virgin Media. Currently only the IOS apps are available to Virgin (iPhone, iPad), the Android versions are said to be coming early 2015. If you also subscribe to Sky Movies this app is also available. There is a major benefit from using Sky's own apps because they stream over 3G/4G with no requirement to be on Wi-Fi and I have to be honest, these apps are quite brilliant (You have to check out what they do for F1).

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Aah..thanks for that. Im an Android man so will have to wait for that version

Cheers

TrevP

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+1

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Only one show looks remotely interesting and that's the one with Steve Austin.
I'm not going to write off the channel just yet going to give it a bit of time to see what it offers in a couple of months time.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

What.

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Redneck island. My mind went blank at time of posting lol.

Also WWE Network UK launch has been announced for 1st October.
Rumours are saying it'll be £7p/m.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

But no news was given on where it will launch:

-Online?
-Sky?
-Virgin Media?
-IPTV?

Also WWE.com is reporting WWE Network will launch in UK by October 1st. But JBL did say October 1st live on Sky Sports 2 last night.

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October 1st is a Wednesday no shows are shown on Wednesday as far as i'm aware.
No info was given on what platforms it'll be on, i think we're going to get the global version which is the USA version.
Canada version is tied in with a cable company as they threw huge ammounts of money at it to get it exclusive i don't think Sky will do the same.
What i think will happen is ppvs will remain on Sky box office for the casual watchers whilst the Network will also show the ppvs too for it's subscribers and the fans of the brand.
Sky will still show RAW and Smackdown exclusively in the UK, but shows such as NXT, main event will be on the network followed by Sky.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

If the US is anything to go by, the PPV's are still on cable (certain providers) and so are the main progs as well, guessing it's down to a contract so would imagine sky will show it here on PPV for people who don't have an account.

As for the platform, i would guess it would be online as well and like the US an app to download for your tablet, console, and various smart TV's. people are accepting streaming services now with Netflix/Lovefilm getting a decent market.

£7pm is not that bad a deal considering sky sells PPV's for around £15

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

VM are advising customers via facebook that Tru TV is now on the EPG, & if they are not getting it by the end of the day they should re-boot their box.

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...t/true#M112814

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Cant see anything on Virgin Media's Facebook page about TruTV.

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Yea, I tried a reboot sod all happen :LOL: think somebody is pulling our legs

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Now updated : Apologies from Virgin staff - they don't appear to know what
channels they have :confused:

Probably deleted on facebook....

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Sky Sports News HQ to be shown up to FIVE hours a day on Sky Sports 5.

Radio Times has confirmed the following things about Sky Sports 5:

From August 13th Sky Sports News HQ will be shown on Sky Sports 5 every weekday from 6am to 9am, 1pm to 2pm and 6pm to 7pm.

St Johnstone VS Celtic in the Scottish Premiership will be shown live on Sky Sports 5 (Also in HD) also on August 13th.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

So sky news will no longer be on sky sports 1 HD?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

that will fill a little gap to HD channel launches

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Indeed, might I suggest that we no longer need it;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

WWE are moving to Sky Sports 1 from 7am.

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Ok, didn't know that cheers for info mediaboy

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Unless they show Soccer Saturday on SS5HD then yes I personally think we'd still need SSNHQHD. Bloody awful name for a channel btw.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Only seen up to August 15th listings for Sky Sports 5.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

There are no TiVo listings currently for SS5.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Digital Spy: Darts coming to Sky2 and Challenge this month.

The Singapore Darts Masters will be broadcast on Sky 2 on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th.

The Sydney Darts Masters will be broadcast on Challenge, from August 28th to 30th.

Sky2 is on Virgin Channel 121.
Challenge is on Virgin Channel 139.

Info from DS Forum

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...php?p=74050988

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That well known old gameshow Darts :-)

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You will not see any until Sky Sports 5 is added next Tuesday.

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Ok so will need the old remote access thing to record next Tuesday's football....

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Let's hope they get more takers than they have in the USA were there numbers have been disappointing.

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It's still there with the apology. Fair enough, we all make mistakes.
https://www.facebook.com/virginmedia...tal_comments=2

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Soccer Saturday is usually on SS1HD as are the champions league panels in the week

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Liberty Global plc to release its second quarter 2014 results on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.

http://www.libertyglobal.com/pdf/pre...l-In-FINAL.pdf

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After last nights RAW they probably annoyed a lot of people with how many times it got mentioned.

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$9.99:D

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Sky are removing Soccer Saturday from SS1 starting this weekend when the football league kicks off will be interesting to see if they remove it from SS1 when they have the football specials on during the week

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:D

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They have done this before, showing Soccer Saturday just on SSN. They then went back to showing on Sky Sports 1 as well.

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Just to throw something else in the mix,don`t they sometimes show soccer saturday on SKY 1? or am I just thinking of SKY SPORTS 1?

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You are correct they have shown it on SKY1.

Breaking News
 

Murdoch has just called off his bid for Time Warner for good.

Re: Breaking News
 

Story now on my blog.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...t-of-time.html

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Been watching CNBC and Bloomberg on this, especially comments by Disney's boss and there is speculation that Time Warner has been weakened by refusing Murdoch's offer and may be split up. Their shares are down 10% and Disney's boss said "no comment" to the question whether he would like to purchase bits of TW like CNN.

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VM to livestream the V Festival on its YouTube channel on 17 August.

http://about.virginmedia.com/press-r...he-living-room

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I'm guessing trutv didn't launch on VM or did I miss it?

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As far as i know they're still in talks.

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Yes. I saw a bus stop poster with the Freeview, Freesat and Sky logos on but not Virgin's.
It's important to note that it's only Virgin's platform that requires negotiation for FTA channels as it is a closed platform. Other platforms are far simpler. Maybe VM wants to include HBO on-demand as part of a deal? :)

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Do Turner own HBO? I know Turner owns TRUTV.

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Yes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hbo

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Time Warner own HBO not Turner

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It in the same family tree as Turner. HBO is Turner wee brother.

It the same with Smallworld - Liberty Global do not own it.