Cable Forum - General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

I just love +1 channels and use them alot BUT - Were do I begin.
see http://ww2.cox.com/residential/tv/channel-lineup.cox
Must say the TiVo looks better than Harmony BUT still ;)

Whole Home DVR

Watch recorded shows on any TV in the house – all from a single DVR.
Switch rooms and keep watching. Pause your recorded show in one room and resume watching it in another.

The rights holders of most UK channels are not allowing VM Tivo to Tivo MRS, so there is little chance of that being allowed in the UK at the moment. The limitation for these things is not with the Tivo box, but is because of moronic rights holders who can't see that limiting legitimate paying customers from unlimited device access is only encouraging things such as piracy. They are stupid.

coulsontom

02-06-2013 13:15

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Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35578385)

You are right about channels, only showing good stuff, but who decides what is good? Too many people like too many different things. I detest reality TV, others love it.

You say you don't see the point of +1's, that is fine, but what is your objection to them being on the platform?

I don't have an objection. Just they don't matter. Seemingly, people would be happy to see +2 and +3 channels launch as though it matters.

nstokes

02-06-2013 13:38

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Originally Posted by coulsontom (Post 35578495)

I don't have an objection. Just they don't matter. Seemingly, people would be happy to see +2 and +3 channels launch as though it matters.

TBH sometimes +2 and +3 channels can come in handy mainly when a film has started an you have missed most of it on the +1 channel

howardmicks

02-06-2013 13:58

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Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35578485)

The thing that frustrates people is that other providers seem to be able to add new channels at the drop of a hat without having to constantly increase the cost of a package.

Other providers invest in new channels that's why they are able to add them,vm decided to sell there option on that and just buy off providers.they choose to deal that way and that's why we now getting mediocre channels rather then the ones we really want

mikcoles

02-06-2013 14:14

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35578518)

What are these channels you want?

denphone

02-06-2013 14:27

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Originally Posted by mikcoles (Post 35578524)

What are these channels you want?

Universal HD is one of them l think judging by Howards previous postings.

howardmicks

02-06-2013 14:48

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35578531)

Universal HD is one of them l think judging by Howards previous postings.

You know me so well ;)

denphone

02-06-2013 15:13

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35578542)

You know me so well ;)

Indeed and vice versa as well.:D

andy_m

02-06-2013 16:52

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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35578489)

Are people really turning to piracy in order to watch something in the den which they have legitimately recorded in the lounge? I'm sure they are when it comes to things like Atlantic, but for certain channels not yet available on MRS?

harry_hitch

02-06-2013 17:03

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Originally Posted by coulsontom (Post 35578495)

I don't have an objection. Just they don't matter. Seemingly, people would be happy to see +2 and +3 channels launch as though it matters.

Fair enough, can't argue with that. Any channels that help others with their scheduling will be welcomed by me.

Lets hope those who have no use for them/ do not care for +1's get equally annoyed if we ever get Sky Atlantic +1:erm::)

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35578507)

TBH sometimes +2 and +3 channels can come in handy mainly when a film has started an you have missed most of it on the +1 channel

Today, I have not long just put t'telly on and have found out that I have missed nearly all of Brewsters Millions:(:D - a first class "guilty pleasure" movie if there ever was one:). Richard Pryor is/was a legend.

Off to create a wishlist now!!!!

Gavin-D

02-06-2013 17:53

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Small print confirms ESPN is leaving the XL pack

Channel line ups are subject to change and from the end of July ESPN channels will no longer be included in TV XL, the Premiere or VIP Collections

Another Virgin Media cock-up like last weekend for BT Sport?

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ocav	02-06-2013 18:22

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Ofcours another cock up, VM will never be able to afford to give it to XL subs, and that would make Sky much less attractive for sports fans.

Also, could VM buy exclusive rights to shows and only show them On Demand? Just a thought, it would be a nice USP against Sky/BT

Arthurgray50@blu

02-06-2013 18:55

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Why has Warner TV been taken off Demand ? some of my favourite shows are on this section.

BenMcr

02-06-2013 18:55

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35578618)

Why has Warner TV been taken off Demand ? some of my favourite shows are on this section.

Warner have closed the service on all providers

muppetman11