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cheekyangus 20-10-2020 10:54
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
I wouldn't be surprised if VM introduce the new regional variations of ITV (HD and +1) to their network, ensure they are happy they are working properly, and any move to 113 comes later. I'd be surprised if any 103/113 swap happened today.

I can't remember what happened with STV HD here, though I think it was already correct region HD before the swap.

heavyside 20-10-2020 11:10
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
ITV HD on 113 went AWOL overnight in London and had to be re-added to my favourites manually.

cheekyangus 20-10-2020 11:22
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 36054412)
ITV HD on 113 went AWOL overnight in London and had to be re-added to my favourites manually.
A whole set of HD channels got moved on the network over the last few days. I had to re-add a few non-ITV channels to my Favourites.

nomadking 20-10-2020 11:25
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36054408)
I wouldn't be surprised if VM introduce the new regional variations of ITV (HD and +1) to their network, ensure they are happy they are working properly, and any move to 113 comes later. I'd be surprised if any 103/113 swap happened today.

I can't remember what happened with STV HD here, though I think it was already correct region HD before the swap.
ITV HD is showing correct regional news in EPG, ITV+1 and ITV AD(audio described) are not.
STV isn't further regionalised other than whole of Scotland, so no change was required.

As mentioned subtitles are currently missing from ITV Anglia SD and HD.

ncfc1902 20-10-2020 11:35
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Press blue to watch in HD is now showing on 103 (Anglia East SD)

cheekyangus 20-10-2020 12:02
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36054416)
ITV HD is showing correct regional news in EPG, ITV+1 and ITV AD(audio described) are not.
STV isn't further regionalised other than whole of Scotland, so no change was required.

As mentioned subtitles are currently missing from ITV Anglia SD and HD.
I mentioned STV as a) it's my Channel 3 region and b) because STV HD has been on 103 for ages on VM, so was an indicator as to how VM could handle the other Channel 3 license HD versions.

I can't say for sure which STV region is HD here on VM as I rarely watch STV, and never the STV News. I'm fairly sure there is more than one STV HD region though, as I've been told before and it was at least two, though it it's probably just STV Glasgow and STV Edinburgh knowing them.

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On rereading I think I maybe misunderstood what you were saying. I wasn't saying there was another STV HD change going to happen, I was simply saying how it was handled by VM would good guide for their likely implementation of the ITV HD change down south.

nodrogd 20-10-2020 12:13
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36054422)
I mentioned STV as a) it's my Channel 3 region and b) because STV HD has been on 103 for ages on VM, so was an indicator as to how VM could handle the other Channel 3 license HD versions.

I can't say for sure which STV region is HD here on VM as I rarely watch STV, and never the STV News. I'm fairly sure there is more than one STV HD region though, as I've been told before and it was at least two, though it it's probably just STV Glasgow and STV Edinburgh knowing them.

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On rereading I think I maybe misunderstood what you were saying. I wasn't saying there was another STV HD change going to happen, I was simply saying how it was handled by VM would good guide for their likely implementation of the ITV HD change down south.
According to press releases a while ago, all the STV regions were going to be available in HD on Virgin:

https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk...ia-204046.html

ozsat 20-10-2020 12:25
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
ITV AD is always London on all platforms.

What news are you seeing in each of the versions?

Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36054416)
ITV HD is showing correct regional news in EPG, ITV+1 and ITV AD(audio described) are not.
STV isn't further regionalised other than whole of Scotland, so no change was required.

As mentioned subtitles are currently missing from ITV Anglia SD and HD.

nomadking 20-10-2020 12:37
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36054431)
ITV AD is always London on all platforms.

What news are you seeing in each of the versions?
EPG says Anglia for 103 and 113, 114 says Meridian(South East, Kent etc), 853 says London.


Subtitles are now there for ITV Anglia SD and HD.

cheekyangus 20-10-2020 12:38
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
The number of ITV+1 regions is being reduced on Satellite according to a516digital on Twitter so this is bound to be replicated on VM, assuming they have any of the +1s that are being removed.

JJ20X has said on Forum Box that UTV HD is now showing on service list.

ozsat 20-10-2020 12:40
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
ITV+1 for Anglia has closed and is replaced by Meridian. So all slots are correct.

Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36054437)
EPG says Anglia for 103 and 113, 114 says Meridian(South East, Kent etc), 853 says London.


Subtitles are now there for ITV Anglia SD and HD.

nomadking 20-10-2020 12:45
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36054440)
The number of ITV+1 regions is being reduced on Satellite according to a516digital on Twitter so this is bound to be replicated on VM, assuming they have any of the +1s that are being removed.

JJ20X has said on Forum Box that UTV HD is now showing on service list.
From Sky.
Quote:
These closing ITV SD and ITV+1 services will be replaced by larger regions.
So +1 still to be there, but not as regionalised.

cheekyangus 20-10-2020 12:50
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36054445)
From Sky.
So +1 still to be there, but not as regionalised.
Thanks for the link nomadking. :)

Legendkiller2k 20-10-2020 14:46
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Looks like VM is the next one to lose Movies24, plans have been proposed to remove the channel from VM late 2021.

cheekyangus 20-10-2020 15:38
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36054468)
Looks like VM is the next one to lose Movies24, plans have been proposed to remove the channel from VM late 2021.
"Next one"? Which platform/service has removed it?

Is it maybe disappearing entirely everywhere? I know someone who watches it a lot. They won't be happy if that happens.

Late 2021 is still around a year off though I suppose.

Phunkenstein 20-10-2020 15:49
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36054471)
"Next one"? Which platform/service has removed it?

Is it maybe disappearing entirely everywhere? I know someone who watches it a lot. They won't be happy if that happens.

Late 2021 is still around a year off though I suppose.
It was removed from BT some months back.

It’s been under Sky’s control since last year when NBCUniversal rationalised their channel operations in Europe - Sky took over the NBCU channels in the U.K. and Germany - so it remains to be seen what happens with the remaining NBCU portfolio though the recent Sky EPG relegation of SyFy and E! does not bode well and given Movies24 is linear only, I wouldn’t be surprised if Sky start to phase those channel brands out.

Legendkiller2k 20-10-2020 16:06
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36054471)
"Next one"? Which platform/service has removed it?

Is it maybe disappearing entirely everywhere? I know someone who watches it a lot. They won't be happy if that happens.

Late 2021 is still around a year off though I suppose.
BT and Plusnet have already had it removed, not sure about Talktalk yet, Origin got declined it for their upcoming service.

cheekyangus 20-10-2020 16:10
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phunkenstein (Post 36054472)
It was removed from BT some months back.

It’s been under Sky’s control since last year when NBCUniversal rationalised their channel operations in Europe - Sky took over the NBCU channels in the U.K. and Germany - so it remains to be seen what happens with the remaining NBCU portfolio though the recent Sky EPG relegation of SyFy and E! does not bode well and given Movies24 is linear only, I wouldn’t be surprised if Sky start to phase those channel brands out.
Thanks.

That's a lot of, obviously niche, content in need of a new home if that happens. Some of it appears on Channel 5 and Sony Movies during daytime hours, but that's a small proportion. Maybe it'll end up on a UK streaming service? True Movies broadcast that sort of thing until Sony rebranded it as their Classic movies channel, though that's currently in Christmas guise and actually closer to its old output as a result.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36054474)
BT and Plusnet have already had it removed, not sure about Talktalk yet, Origin got declined it for their upcoming service.
What is Origin?

Phunkenstein 20-10-2020 16:24
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36054475)
Thanks.

That's a lot of, obviously niche, content in need of a new home if that happens. Some of it appears on Channel 5 and Sony Movies during daytime hours, but that's a small proportion. Maybe it'll end up on a UK streaming service? True Movies broadcast that sort of thing until Sony rebranded it as their Classic movies channel, though that's currently in Christmas guise and actually closer to its old output as a result.

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What is Origin?
Hallmark have launched a VOD channel on Prime Channels so there’s already a platform out there for that kind of film content.

Legendkiller2k 20-10-2020 16:49
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36054475)
Thanks.

That's a lot of, obviously niche, content in need of a new home if that happens. Some of it appears on Channel 5 and Sony Movies during daytime hours, but that's a small proportion. Maybe it'll end up on a UK streaming service? True Movies broadcast that sort of thing until Sony rebranded it as their Classic movies channel, though that's currently in Christmas guise and actually closer to its old output as a result.

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What is Origin?
Origin are a broadband provider best to avoid tbh they've recently launched a tv service using netgen.

cheekyangus 20-10-2020 17:56
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Phunkenstein (Post 36054477)
Hallmark have launched a VOD channel on Prime Channels so there’s already a platform out there for that kind of film content.
Thanks for the info. The person in question won't be watching Prime in a squillion years, so they'd need to make it available elsewhere.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36054481)
Origin are a broadband provider best to avoid tbh they've recently launched a tv service using netgen.
Thanks. :-)

nodrogd 21-10-2020 12:09
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36054386)
In Anglia West region, ITV HD(113) local news was for Meridan area(South East), so I don't know how Anglia East and Anglia West are going to come into it.

An article for the Central ITV region, doesn't mention cable or Freeview, only Sky and Freesat. Additionally the article is only from last Wednesday. The Anglia region version is only from last Friday.

IIRC there has been a issue before about switching between SD and HD, and correct flagging of the channels and EPG.

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Channel 113 ITV HD is back.
Virgin sources their ITVHD feeds directly from Arqiva, not from satellite. All these new regions are now being uplinked from Crawley Court for Sky/Freesat, so it’s just a question of whether these are being piped on to the Langley MHE for VM to distribute. There are currently no changes to Freeview services.

AdamDigital 21-10-2020 14:17
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 36054565)
Virgin sources their ITVHD feeds directly from Arqiva, not from satellite. All these new regions are now being uplinked from Crawley Court for Sky/Freesat, so it’s just a question of whether these are being piped on to the Langley MHE for VM to distribute. There are currently no changes to Freeview services.
As of yesterday (20 October), channel 113 on VM here in Nottingham was showing ITV Central East News (albeit from Birmingham :rolleyes:) in glorious High Definition (or at least, upscaled SD). Similarly, ITV Yorkshire was showing Calendar for Humberside (from a studio in Leeds :mad:) in HD on channel 870.

I've read in other forums that to change the Freeview transmitters to show the correct subregions on Freeview channel 103 is difficult as the BBC owns the HD multiplex (PSB3) and doesn't want to share with ITV the cost of rearranging the multiplexing set-up to allow full regionalisation.

nodrogd 21-10-2020 14:31
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AdamDigital (Post 36054573)
As of yesterday (20 October), channel 113 on VM here in Nottingham was showing ITV Central East News (albeit from Birmingham :rolleyes:) in glorious High Definition (or at least, upscaled SD). Similarly, ITV Yorkshire was showing Calendar for Humberside (from a studio in Leeds :mad:) in HD on channel 870.

I've read in other forums that to change the Freeview transmitters to show the correct subregions on Freeview channel 103 is difficult as the BBC owns the HD multiplex (PSB3) and doesn't want to share with ITV the cost of rearranging the multiplexing set-up to allow full regionalisation.
The studios in Nottingham closed yonks ago. Everything has been coming from Birmingham for some time. The East Midlands news is recorded earlier, then broadcast simultaneously with the live version for the West Midlands. You may have even seen the same presenters on both versions. The same happens with Anglia East & West regions, that both come from Norwich. The only difference is Arqiva have upgraded the links from the studios to carry 2 HD outputs simultaneously now, so no more “one sub region in SD & the other in HD”. If you are getting alternate regions (870) in HD then VMs MHE is being fed with all the upgraded feeds.

I think it will need a move from ITV to change PSB2 to DVB-T2 in order to get parity on Freeview. If it does happen that ITV 2, 3 or 4 closes it may become even more likely.

ozsat 21-10-2020 15:19
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
There are three versions of Meridian News -with the same presenters doing all three of the 6pm editions with different news.

One for South East (called East) one for the South (called South) and one for the North (called Thames Valley).

Our HD version was the East version until this week - London would have been nearer.

jobbie8 21-10-2020 17:07
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Channel 113 here in Teesside is showing ITV Tyne Tees HD, with the SD version on 103. I'm not sure if this is new as previously the HD version was Granada. Also, the +1 channel used to show Calendar from Yorkshire, now 114 is Granada+1.

cheekyangus 21-10-2020 19:13
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 36054592)
Channel 113 here in Teesside is showing ITV Tyne Tees HD, with the SD version on 103. I'm not sure if this is new as previously the HD version was Granada. Also, the +1 channel used to show Calendar from Yorkshire, now 114 is Granada+1.
ITV have increased the number of HD regions and decreased the number of +1 variations.

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JJ20X on Forum Box has just posted a table of all the ITV HD changes on VM compiled from network scan data, if anyone want to see a more detailed breakdown.
https://www.forumbox.co.uk/forum/thr...168#post102168

ScottishSteve 21-10-2020 20:29
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Just noticed this on DigitalBitRate

Looks like the guys (and gals) at head end are having a laugh at us

Service Name: Rekrap Yeson

Read backwards noseY parkeR

https://www.digitalbitrate.com/dtv.p...&sec=0&lang=en

Also this which would appear to be a new slate

https://www.digitalbitrate.com/dtv.p...&sec=0&lang=en

Legendkiller2k 21-10-2020 21:53
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
VMs days of being the fastest widespread provider are numbered if the proposals i've seen happen.
Cityfibre and Hyperoptic are planning some serious investment to expand to cover 95% of the UK in the next 2 years.
Also the likes of SKY, BT, Vodafone (who are Cityfibre anyway) are going to seriously step up their rollout of Fibre to the premises.

cheekyangus 21-10-2020 22:47
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottishSteve (Post 36054611)
Just noticed this on DigitalBitRate

Looks like the guys (and gals) at head end are having a laugh at us

Service Name: Rekrap Yeson

Read backwards noseY parkeR

https://www.digitalbitrate.com/dtv.p...&sec=0&lang=en

Also this which would appear to be a new slate

https://www.digitalbitrate.com/dtv.p...&sec=0&lang=en
The Nosey Parker backwards thing is a few months old. JJ20X mentioned it on Forum Box a while ago.

jfman 21-10-2020 22:59
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36054617)
VMs days of being the fastest widespread provider are numbered if the proposals i've seen happen.
Cityfibre and Hyperoptic are planning some serious investment to expand to cover 95% of the UK in the next 2 years.
Also the likes of SKY, BT, Vodafone (who are Cityfibre anyway) are going to seriously step up their rollout of Fibre to the premises.
That’s pretty much impossible to build in that time.

Their public plans are 8m (2025) and 5m (2024) respectively. While I’m sure many are stating ambitious build plans to prevent others getting some of Boris’s £5bn actually delivering on it is something else entirely. Unless you mean FTTP will hit 95% including Openreach but I’d still say that’s ambitious.

Hugh 21-10-2020 23:10
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36054617)
VMs days of being the fastest widespread provider are numbered if the proposals i've seen happen.
Cityfibre and Hyperoptic are planning some serious investment to expand to cover 95% of the UK in the next 2 years.
Also the likes of SKY, BT, Vodafone (who are Cityfibre anyway) are going to seriously step up their rollout of Fibre to the premises.
Any links to confirm that, please?

I’ve looked on both sites, and can’t see any dates/rollout schedules.

Legendkiller2k 22-10-2020 02:08
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36054628)
Any links to confirm that, please?

I’ve looked on both sites, and can’t see any dates/rollout schedules.
No links only posting what's come through our systems,
keep in mind when we get the documentation it is only at proposal stages, still has to go through a lot of hoops red tape etc to even start going into motion. I think it's more along the lines of what Jfman mentioned it most likely includes Openreach number, i'll check the documentation properly on Friday when i'm back in work, as it came through just as i was finishing so only got quick glance.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36054626)
That’s pretty much impossible to build in that time.

Their public plans are 8m (2025) and 5m (2024) respectively. While I’m sure many are stating ambitious build plans to prevent others getting some of Boris’s £5bn actually delivering on it is something else entirely. Unless you mean FTTP will hit 95% including Openreach but I’d still say that’s ambitious.
I'll read the documentation fully tomorrow (Friday) i'm off work today thankfully lol, but i'm inclined to agree with you.
I did postcode check and it says "we are working on coming to your area" my street is still stuck in upto 80mbs lol. Even VM aren't in my block but they are in the house next door, go figure eh?
I have a feeling that those figures we had may include Openreach and VM too, i'll defo check it fully when i'm in office on Friday.

SonicMaster 22-10-2020 09:45
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
It might be a good idea to read the documentation more carefully in future before posting incorrect claims here ;)

jfman 22-10-2020 10:38
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
I think it’d be hard for the UK to hit 95% gigabit capable coverage by not including the Virgin network by end 2022. The amount of ‘genuine competition’ within that I’d expect to be small.

BenMcr 22-10-2020 10:53
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36054653)
I think it’d be hard for the UK to hit 95% gigabit capable coverage by not including the Virgin network by end 2022. The amount of ‘genuine competition’ within that I’d expect to be small.
By end of 2021 for Virgin Media too

https://www.virginmedia.com/corporat...adband-network

Quote:
A quarter of premises (3.6 million) passed by Virgin Media’s network now have access to next-generation connectivity as the company remains on track to roll-out gigabit speeds to its entire network - more than half of the UK - by the end of 2021.

Legendkiller2k 22-10-2020 13:49
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 36054647)
It might be a good idea to read the documentation more carefully in future before posting incorrect claims here ;)
End of a long shift haha but you are absolutely correct. :D

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Quote:
Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 36054654)
By end of 2021 for Virgin Media too

https://www.virginmedia.com/corporat...adband-network
I think everyone can agree exciting times ahead for those who demand ultra fast internet.

Legendkiller2k 23-10-2020 13:14
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Right now i've read that document properly it was a big one i shall state as much as i can.
The 2022 thing is indeed including VM and Openreach the exact wording is "plan to reach 95% of UK with ultrafast by qtr4 2022 OR (Openreach), VM(Virginmedia), SKY(SKY),BT(BT), TT(Talktalk), HO(Hyperoptic) CF/V(Cityfibre/vodafone). So it looks like it's one huge joint project between several providers. They key word there is "aim" which as we all know most likely means half of the 95% will actually get completed.
Interestingly Plusnet are not mentioned in that document at all last we heard from them was 3 weeks ago "we aim to continue to be value for money offering fast broadband speeds"
As i said before this is only in the proposal stage i'm inclined to agree with what one poster mentioned that 2022 is unlikely more along the lines of 2030 i personally think.

Richardr 23-10-2020 20:44
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36054720)
Interestingly Plusnet are not mentioned in that document at all
Plusnet are of course part of BT.

jobbie8 28-10-2020 23:00
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Just announced on ITV Tyne Tees late news that from Tuesday 3rd of November, VirginMedia will be changing ITV Tyne Tees HD to channel 103 from 113

offmore 29-10-2020 10:28
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 36055367)
Just announced on ITV Tyne Tees late news that from Tuesday 3rd of November, VirginMedia will be changing ITV Tyne Tees HD to channel 103 from 113
the same was announced on itv central news last night at 6pm . wonder if they are will move the sd version to 113 or drop it . the east midlands
version moved on the 20th

OLD BOY 29-10-2020 16:02
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by offmore (Post 36055396)
the same was announced on itv central news last night at 6pm . wonder if they are will move the sd version to 113 or drop it . the east midlands
version moved on the 20th
The notification from ITV mentions nothing about where the SD version of ITV will go. Maybe we are only getting it in HD.

https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/20...-media-viewers

From next Tuesday, November 3rd, Virgin Media will broadcast our two regional services at ITV News Calendar - for the North and South of the region - in HD on channel 103. That's also a new number for the ITV HD channel on Virgin which is switching from channel 113.

It means all the satellite and cable providers will now be broadcasting the news for your part of our region on ITV HD on channel 103. Freeview is unaffected.

So, the correct channel to watch is:

Sky, Freesat and Virgin Media ITV HD on Channel 103.

ozsat 29-10-2020 16:16
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Freeview/Youview users already get ITVHD on 103 - but possibly not the correct region.

vincerooney 30-10-2020 02:05
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
we don't get the different regional versions of itv like we do with bbc do we?

fox35 30-10-2020 07:21
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36055503)
we don't get the different regional versions of itv like we do with bbc do we?
We dont get all the regional versions of BBC1 on VM, unlike Sky. However the other BBC1 "nations" services are on VM 861-864 inc BBC1 London, and also ITV London is on 853.

Chris James 31-10-2020 00:10
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by fox35 (Post 36055504)
We dont get all the regional versions of BBC1 on VM, unlike Sky. However the other BBC1 "nations" services are on VM 861-864 inc BBC1 London, and also ITV London is on 853.
You can get to see all local news programmes via iPlayer just search for the title eg "South Today"

Media Boy UK 01-11-2020 17:49
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: ITV looking to launch UHD Channel next year.

Media Boy Sources has told us that ITV are looking to launch an UHD Channnel sometime in 2021.

©copyright 2020 Media Boy 2006 - 2020. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Hugh 01-11-2020 18:25
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Wasn’t that announced mid-2019?

Media Boy UK 01-11-2020 18:29
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36055881)
Wasn’t that announced mid-2019?
Just passing on information - I have not seen anything about ITV UHD until this week.

Hugh 01-11-2020 19:24
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
1 Attachment(s)
Try google - if you type in "ITV UHD channel", this comes up...

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...5&d=1604258649

Ultimate.Conj 02-11-2020 09:05
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Hey everyone, hope you are all staying safe and well.

I haven't been on much lately so just catching up.
Has there been any news on the SKY UHD content (Movies & Sports and On-Demand) launching on Virgin. I guess we are still in 2020 so could be anytime, but wondered if it had been postponed?

Cheers

OLD BOY 02-11-2020 09:31
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Still waiting and no news, except that we are getting indications that preparations are being made. Watch this space.

Ultimate.Conj 02-11-2020 09:48
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36055898)
Still waiting and no news, except that we are getting indications that preparations are being made. Watch this space.
Nice one, thanks, OB

Hope you safe and well?

cupcakes aka dd 02-11-2020 13:06
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36055880)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: ITV looking to launch UHD Channel next year.

Media Boy Sources has told us that ITV are looking to launch an UHD Channnel sometime in 2021.

©copyright 2020 Media Boy 2006 - 2020. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.
Does that come in just stereo as well?

DECKAS 02-11-2020 15:33
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cupcakes aka dd (Post 36055912)
Does that come in just stereo as well?
My thoughts also.

Dave42 03-11-2020 00:30
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
itv tyne tees HD now on channel 103

nomadking 03-11-2020 01:25
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 36056002)
itv tyne tees HD now on channel 103
Same here in Anglia West.

Khenryashley 03-11-2020 08:46
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Same here in Granada land

cheekyangus 03-11-2020 12:04
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
​It just occurred to me that some of the BBC Red Button cutbacks start soon.

Looked at the Weather on my V6, and big message saying Weather and Lottery ends 4th November (tomorrow).

---------- Post added at 12:04 ---------- Previous post was at 11:58 ----------

And a similar notice says the TV apps for News and Sport ends on 16th and any remaining content will be through iPlayer.

The bit at the bottom of the notice won't (probably) apply on Virgin Media as VM doesn't support the old Text service.

jobbie8 03-11-2020 20:26
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36056027)
​It just occurred to me that some of the BBC Red Button cutbacks start soon.

Looked at the Weather on my V6, and big message saying Weather and Lottery ends 4th November (tomorrow).

---------- Post added at 12:04 ---------- Previous post was at 11:58 ----------

And a similar notice says the TV apps for News and Sport ends on 16th and any remaining content will be through iPlayer.

The bit at the bottom of the notice won't (probably) apply on Virgin Media as VM doesn't support the old Text service.
I still use the news red button service daily. I will miss it.

ITV Tyne Tees SD is now on 113, what's the point of that?

Any news on the MTV app launching? I've seen it mentioned a few times this year by Virgin themselves but it hasn't arrived yet.

OLD BOY 03-11-2020 23:16
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 36056080)
I still use the news red button service daily. I will miss it.

ITV Tyne Tees SD is now on 113, what's the point of that?

.
Because HD is the new normal and so ITV HD has been awarded the highest number available. This is now ITV’s main channel.

The SD channel will be obsolete before too long, I suspect.

ozsat 04-11-2020 04:29
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Many users are likely to have a series link set for ITV (when it was on 103). This will still work but now on 113.

A Series Link+ will record the HD version of ITV (or the version which starts first) whereever it goes.

Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 36056080)
ITV Tyne Tees SD is now on 113, what's the point of that?

OLD BOY 04-11-2020 08:00
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36056150)
Many users are likely to have a series link set for ITV (when it was on 103). This will still work but now on 113.

A Series Link+ will record the HD version of ITV (or the version which starts first) whereever it goes.
That’s right. Nothing for Virgin Media customers to worry about.

However, Sky customers may need to check their planned recordings. I am told that these will need to be changed manually.

Tricky Trevor 04-11-2020 09:11
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36055880)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: ITV looking to launch UHD Channel next year.

Media Boy Sources has told us that ITV are looking to launch an UHD Channnel sometime in 2021.

©copyright 2020 Media Boy 2006 - 2020. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

That would be remarkable considering they were last to launch HD
You never know, we might get it before Sky UHD arrives!! :rolleyes:

OLD BOY 04-11-2020 10:58
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
I don’t think that will come to pass, Trevor. It’s more likely to be on demand only, due to the bandwidth this would require on Freeview.

ozsat 04-11-2020 14:24
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
All our recordings stopped on SkyQ for ITVHD.

Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36056160)
That’s right. Nothing for Virgin Media customers to worry about.

However, Sky customers may need to check their planned recordings. I am told that these will need to be changed manually.

mot12 04-11-2020 16:44
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Somethings going on. TS streams and total services figures have changed quite dramatically.
I can't recall previous figures. I know it's changed though. :D

TS streams has actually dropped I know that much now 33. Was it 47 previously? That at least seems like something I recall.

Itshim 04-11-2020 17:11
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36056111)
Because HD is the new normal and so ITV HD has been awarded the highest number available. This is now ITV’s main channel.

The SD channel will be obsolete before too long, I suspect.
Htv still not changed any information when it might happen? Just changed !!!!

cheekyangus 04-11-2020 17:41
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mot12 (Post 36056233)
Somethings going on. TS streams and total services figures have changed quite dramatically.
I can't recall previous figures. I know it's changed though. :D

TS streams has actually dropped I know that much now 33. Was it 47 previously? That at least seems like something I recall.
VM took some mothballed transport streams out of the config the other day according to JJ20X on Forum Box, so I'd say it's fairly likely to be this piece of housekeeping that you're noticing.

Itshim 04-11-2020 18:29
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36056111)
Because HD is the new normal and so ITV HD has been awarded the highest number available. This is now ITV’s main channel.

The SD channel will be obsolete before too long, I suspect.
Htv still not changed any information when it might happen? It's just changed .No hd logo showing on screen . Logo on the epg , is it hd or not confused:dunce:

ozsat 05-11-2020 04:44
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
ITV itself has no indicator as to whether it is HD or not - just the same ITV logo on both versions.

You should easily be able to tell by comparing 103 and 113.

The EPG does mark HD.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36056244)
Htv still not changed any information when it might happen? It's just changed .No hd logo showing on screen . Logo on the epg , is it hd or not confused:dunce:

japitts 05-11-2020 11:15
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36056150)
Many users are likely to have a series link set for ITV (when it was on 103). This will still work but now on 113.

A Series Link+ will record the HD version of ITV (or the version which starts first) whereever it goes.
I had a couple of manual recordings set for ITV-HD that I wasn't entirely convinced had carried across - so deleting and resetting them seemed the safe option.

I'd agree with SL though. Seamless.

Itshim 05-11-2020 18:19
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
You should easily be able to tell by comparing 103 and 113.

Old eyes really ,can't really tell on alot of programmes . 42" uhd tv:erm:

japitts 06-11-2020 08:47
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36056369)
You should easily be able to tell by comparing 103 and 113.

Old eyes really ,can't really tell on alot of programmes . 42" uhd tv:erm:
A relative of mine swears blind they can't tell between SD & HD. Never did get my head round that one.

cheekyangus 06-11-2020 09:35
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by japitts (Post 36056427)
A relative of mine swears blind they can't tell between SD & HD. Never did get my head round that one.
It's often found that those who get glasses for the first time didn't realise that everyone didn't see like them until they see better is possible. Maybe they need their eyes checked?

Chris James 06-11-2020 10:42
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36056294)
ITV itself has no indicator as to whether it is HD or not - just the same ITV logo on both versions.

You should easily be able to tell by comparing 103 and 113.

The EPG does mark HD.
My area of North Hampshire does indicate ITVHD on 103, and ITV on 113 but my secondary region of ITV on 870 is now HD (from Meridian Southampton) does not yet indicate HD (as of yesterday)

Chris James 06-11-2020 16:08
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
..... and I will just add that although 870 is now itv HD it still comes up with the "Press Blue to watch in HD" banner. If I press Blue it jumps to 103. Needs fixing!

cheekyangus 06-11-2020 16:46
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Apparently ViacomCBS is to "shutter niche streaming services" to concentrate on Paramount+, and on the list is US service MTV Hits.

My point, this may be why after the My5 and Pluto TV apps arrived on VM, we haven't got promised MTV one yet.

Media Boy UK 06-11-2020 16:48
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
An other Comedy Channel to launch in the UK?

Ofcom has given an broadcasting license to Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited for Samsung Comedy to launch.

OLD BOY 06-11-2020 19:52
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36056531)
An other Comedy Channel to launch in the UK?

Ofcom has given an broadcasting license to Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited for Samsung Comedy to launch.
Let’s hope it’s not more cheap American comedy, MB.

Media Boy UK 06-11-2020 20:04
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36056562)
Let’s hope it’s not more cheap American comedy, MB.
Maybe showing some cheap South Korean comedy.

Mad Max 06-11-2020 20:44
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36056531)
An other Comedy Channel to launch in the UK?

Ofcom has given an broadcasting license to Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited for Samsung Comedy to launch.


Ffs, really.......:rolleyes:

cheekyangus 06-11-2020 21:11
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36056564)
Maybe showing some cheap South Korean comedy.
Well South Korean films are great, so their TV might be good. The Good Doctor is an adaptation of one of their TV shows...not that that is comedy.

Legendkiller2k 06-11-2020 22:00
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36056564)
Maybe showing some cheap South Korean comedy.
It's a app for Samsung tvs that will have a live stream.

Raider999 07-11-2020 11:58
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36056579)
Well South Korean films are great, so their TV might be good. The Good Doctor is an adaptation of one of their TV shows...not that that is comedy.
Probably better than North Korean offerings

Itshim 07-11-2020 16:32
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36056433)
It's often found that those who get glasses for the first time didn't realise that everyone didn't see like them until they see better is possible. Maybe they need their eyes checked?
Eyes are fine ,for my age !!!! Just really find such a small difference on a 43," tv now back in the states with a 90" tv yes I can !

Aguero9320 07-11-2020 19:21
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36056531)
An other Comedy Channel to launch in the UK?

Ofcom has given an broadcasting license to Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited for Samsung Comedy to launch.
A nice classics channel to compete with Gold HD would be nice.

ozsat 08-11-2020 07:30
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Forces TV and Talking Pictures are providing a lot of good classic tv.

denphone 08-11-2020 08:14
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36056875)
Forces TV and Talking Pictures are providing a lot of good classic tv.
l wholeheartedly agree with you.

cheekyangus 10-11-2020 10:21
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
VM are being mysterious on Twitter.

Is the picture on this tweet a remote control side-on?
https://twitter.com/VirginMediaCorp/...03745827049473

denphone 10-11-2020 10:26
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36057229)
VM are being mysterious on Twitter.

Is the picture on this tweet a remote control side-on?
https://twitter.com/VirginMediaCorp/...03745827049473
Is this something to do with it?.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zbM...ndreaFicarelli

RobboEdin 10-11-2020 10:33
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36057229)
VM are being mysterious on Twitter.

Is the picture on this tweet a remote control side-on?
https://twitter.com/VirginMediaCorp/...03745827049473
Yes, it’s a TV 360 remote with the Profile button on the side.

cupcakes aka dd 10-11-2020 10:50
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Nice vid. Pause and play in another room. How will this all work?

fox35 10-11-2020 11:15
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Just read this...
"Virgin says TV 360 will be available from the end of this year for new customers and existing users who are happy to sign up to a new contract. It won't cost any extra than the current V6 service but you will need Virgin's broadband for TV 360 to work."
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style...se-price-Sky-Q

OLD BOY 10-11-2020 11:39
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
I’m still not convinced that the new UI will come to our existing V6s. It will be a pity if not.

fox35 10-11-2020 11:56
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36057261)
I’m still not convinced that the new UI will come to our existing V6s. It will be a pity if not.
Existing customers don’t currently have an easy upgrade option, although there is an exception. Existing customers who take the Ultimate Oomph bundle, or existing customers who upgrade to Ultimate Oomph, will also be able to get Virgin TV 360 later this year and “at no additional cost.”
https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.ph...m-and-box.html

OLD BOY 10-11-2020 12:05
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Yes, and this article suggests we can have a second STB or a mini-box, which is good news for me.

https://advanced-television.com/2020...rtainment-era/

ScottishSteve 10-11-2020 13:02
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
They have officially announced it on Twitter

https://twitter.com/VirginMediaCorp/...064191489?s=20

Full details here

https://www.virginmedia.com/corporat...ing-experience

I note it says Ultimate Ooomph £79.99 a month.

That will ruffle a few feathers.

OLD BOY 10-11-2020 13:14
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottishSteve (Post 36057286)
They have officially announced it on Twitter

https://twitter.com/VirginMediaCorp/...064191489?s=20

Full details here

https://www.virginmedia.com/corporat...ing-experience

I note it says Ultimate Ooomph £79.99 a month.

That will ruffle a few feathers.
If it’s available to everyone for that price (including for those who had the lower price increased after 12 months), there shouldn’t be any feathers to ruffle, unless those in the middle of a contract are not allowed to transfer to this box without penalty).

Frazz 10-11-2020 13:16
Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2020)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by fox35 (Post 36057250)
Just read this...
"Virgin says TV 360 will be available from the end of this year for new customers and existing users who are happy to sign up to a new contract. It won't cost any extra than the current V6 service but you will need Virgin's broadband for TV 360 to work."
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style...se-price-Sky-Q

Probably wouldn't be suitable for me unless I can get 2 of the boxes with the hard drive as we have a TiVo in the living room and my son has one in his bedroom.

We record different things so would need the ability to record to our own set top boxes


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