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

There is a dedicated thread for the discussion of all things Boxnation ;-)

After Sky treated me like they did 12 years ago, all personal and business contracts were allowed to expire following their refusal to make amends. This has resulted in a loss of business far outweighing the money they made by doing what they did. It now looks like they have finally realised this and have started sending me letter after letter urging (bordering on pleading) me to give them another chance. The last letter stated that Sky now has more on demand than VM, which confirms your suspicions.



---------- Post added at 14:42 ---------- Previous post was at 14:15 ----------

I see where you're coming from, but the website may have been put there to try and stop people from leaving the VM platform if they thought that BT Sports would not be available. It may even ultimately be used to inform all those who signed up for it that BT Sports will not be coming to VM.

Having said that, I don't think that this will happen. This, however, is my opinion only, as BT Sport negotiations are said to be "extremely commercially sensitive" and measures have been put in place to "prevent unauthorised disclosure". I assumed this to mean that confidentiality agreements have been put in place etc.

This was discussed in this thread a few weeks ago. The general consenus was that VM had the rights to include the UKTV on demand material, but had chosen not to offer it.

The reasons put forward were that VM probably felt it pointless to pay for this inclusion, as most, if not all, of it was included anyway on the BBC iplayer.

---------- Post added at 14:54 ---------- Previous post was at 14:42 ----------

So, you are saying that CS told you that VM has no more space for any more channels (incorrect), so instead "bring on" +1 channels in this non existent space instead :confused:

Sometimes your posts make no sense at all.

---------- Post added at 15:00 ---------- Previous post was at 14:54 ----------

Testing purposes?

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

Such as?


(Don't say Sky Sports 3, 4, News HD)

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

Like what for instance?

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

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.

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

This......:tu:

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

History HD , Universal HD , Food Network and several others.

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

they're all minor channels.

There are no "mainstream" channels left.

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

Denphone has provided some examples, others are contained throughout this thread.

---------- Post added at 16:53 ---------- Previous post was at 16:49 ----------

I wouldn't class these as minor channels. I would say that channels such as The Africa Channel, the recent asian additions, radio stations etc are examples of what is meant by the term "minor channels."

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

It seems some of you are never happy with your lot no matter what happens.

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

I am. :D

though i still wouldn't say no to a lottery win, I'm not holding my breath waiting

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

Well you can always ask your master to sub you a loan as he can't be far from millionaire status now.:D;)

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

Who watches "the food network".

It's not exactly got the quality of "Saturday Kitchen" or "Two Greedy Italians" or one of Rick Stein's programmes.

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

Unconfirmed:

Mmmm...

1) Virgin Media got new broadcasting deal signed with channels own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) and NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels)?
2) Virgin Media has an glitch with them.
3) Some more channels numbers may move (From Channels 228 to 242).
4) If an new deal has been signed we may see the following channels coming online soon:

-Bio. +1
-CI HD
-CI +1
-HISTORY HD
-HISTORY +1
-Nat Wild HD

All info on this post is the list of channels we may get if Virgin has signed new deals with A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) and NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels).

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

There are quite a few who would like the Food Network judging from past posts.

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

I am always to busy eating to watch.:D

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

More than two million people. Everybody likes food :)

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

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

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

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)?

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

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

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

I only repost all the other text for my link.

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

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 ----------

A summary of the changes would make that more obvious.

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

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

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 ----------

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.

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

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.

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===

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


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

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

==== 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.

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

That's a good idea :)

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

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.

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

that way does nothing for me.

But I appreciate their point, wanting to access new information quickly.

We often say that about websites, and from virgin and sky.

I've not given any thought to it, but I recognise the desire

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

MB you keep doing what you want to do, you post how you want to post. Dont let anone tell you how to post the info. We are all grateful for the work you do and the time as well. Keep up the good work MB

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

:clap::clap::clap:

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

Ditto, ignore those morons. I like the list, and tough toffee to those who don't. Neg rep me all you want, I don't give a toss.

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

:clap::clap::clap:

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

Spot on as MB has been doing a great job for years and my advice is if the Jonah's and Cassandra's don't like it then don't read it.

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

Confirmed: Zee to pull Zee Café from UK and Ireland on June 10th.

But the new name will not be Zee Classic but will be called Lamhe (Following info from BizAsia):

http://www.media247.co.uk/bizasia/ex...e-cafe-in-june

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

I checked a random AUL address (just off Stockport Road) and didn't find any faults listed for Wednesday, but it may have been a more localised fault.

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

Hear Hear.... well said!

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

Looks like if you disagree with MarkC1984, you must be a moron

Personally, the statement MarkC1984 makes sounds moronic in itself..

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

That's the whole point; many people don't read it. Not because they don't value and appreciate the new information, but because finding that information within a mass of old information takes a lot of time.

You don't seem to understand that people are not criticizing MB; on the contrary, people greatly appreciate the information that he provides. They are offering constructive suggestions as to how that information could be presented and that would mean that more people read the new information that he has to offer.


I read every one of MB's posts apart from the long update list, because of the hassle of sorting out the wood from the trees.

Sorry Den, but to suggest that people commenting on presentation style is the same as criticising MB as a whole, is totally ridiculous.

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

At the bottom of his updates mb types a bit along the lines of "this update is to add such and such information". In addition, there is a ccolour ccoded key to enable quick identification of new info. Is that not already enough for people?

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

May 2013 update

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


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

=== 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/

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

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

Q: 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.

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: ===
=== 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 24th 2013.

Next update: Sometime in August - maybe sooner.

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

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

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

Come on PB as if they did not moan on that they would quickly find something else to criticise and personally l see absolutely nothing wrong with his update lists apart from some people having a total lack of impatience to look through it all and if they are so clever then why don't one of them do it.

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

May List update - May 24th 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 ===
10th. Zee Café to be rebranded as Limbe on Virgin Channel 811 today.

=== By end of June ===
-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.

=== 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 ===
This part has now move to link called 'Own by'.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
This part has now move to link called 'Own by'.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on May 24th 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.

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

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

ALL OF MY LINK ARE UNDER THE LINE.

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

Does anyone know how often the TIVO listings are update, as they seem behind most of the time. They even list a program that isn't even on.

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

Remember Sky channels update to nearly two weeks ahead wherever many other channels will not update ahead to that type of period.

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

I understand what you are saying mate, but some channels say they are showing something, but TIVO listings have something else. A prime example of this was last night, ESPN showed Chelsea vs Man City, but TIVO's listings said they were showing NBA instead. VM should make sure the listings are always up to date.

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

I checked the EPG for the Chelsea v Man City match last night, drew a blank. :confused: Ended up setting the Tivo for tonight. :mad:

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

I know mate. It was such a pain. Luckily, I noticed 5 mins into the match, that ESPN were showing it.

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

It was a good game..I watched it

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

I know mate. I watched it aswell, but Chelsea crumbled when Cech went off.

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

Indeed. :clap::clap::clap::clap:

---------- Post added at 14:48 ---------- Previous post was at 14:33 ----------

A somewhat confusing comment there.

Many of the regulars will probably skip through it anyway, they will already be aware of what is coming realistically soon and what is rumoured to be coming at some point, possibly, before the channel closes. I think the suggestions are mainly about making the list more useful to those who actually need it. At the moment there's a lot of detail in there that doesn't change from one update to the next, so many are left not being able to see the wood for the trees.

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

Mod comment - let's keep it civil, please.

Name calling those who disagree with you is not appropriate.

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

It was a strange game..man City had chances first half...but went 2-0 down...and when Chelsea were 3-0, I thought game over...but shows you what games would be like without anything to play for :D

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

Escuse me if so, but has this been mentioned?

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...-business.html

Nice to see them working together :p wonder what we'll get out of it :D

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

yup...there is a thread for it.

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

It would be a rare treat if we got the holy grail out of it.:)

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

Never very keen on Monty Python myself ..... but each to his own ;)

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

This........:tu:

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

Prob nothing :(

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

I always thought that you couldn't "record" BBC iPlayer content because of rights issues.

But it seems on Sky Anytime you "record" by downloading the content and it saves it to your planner.

Does anyone know if it automatically expires if you don't watch it within 7 days for eg. or does it stay on the planner for eternity?

If so, sounds like Virgin could do this.

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

On BBC iPlayer, you can download programmes to your iPad (other tablets are available), and keep it for seven days after you start watching it.

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

I know. Or 30 days from download.

I wouldn't mind knowing if it has a deadline on Sky once you've downloaded.

Seems a great system to me.

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

It's expires on the same expiry date as Virgin Media's On Demand iPlayer content.

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

Yes expires from the On demand.

BUT: if you've downloaded it to your planner, does it go off there?

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

I have found in the past that I can record BBC iPlayer content onto an external DVD recorder via Scart but not stuff from Sky Anytime. I don't have the recorder connected up anymore but remember being pleasantly surprised when it worked.

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

It expires on your planner as well

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

ahhh ok so not as good as I thought. Doesn't really make a deal of difference then does it?

Tho I have to say that given iplayer is integrated into the Sky interface, I think virgin should do that like it once was. The way you have to watch through that crappy app is rubbish. I swear bbc trust said they needed to do it that way so virgin didn't have unfair advantage, but sky do it through guide anyway.

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

iPlayer is still integrated, you can use the backwards EPG or the catch up menu, it just forwards you to the app.

We get the app cause it means the BBC can supply content direct to the boxes from their servers rather than delivering programmes to Virgin to put at each headend.

Sky's integration is just the same as Tivos apart from it downloads to their box instead of streams. Sky boxes just can't support the iPlayer interface the TiVo can.

But as I say, iPlayer is integrated it just has a different UI and streams via the Internet rather than standard On Demand

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

Still an awful crappy app tho'.

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

Exactly it's ****. Mainly because you get that awful circle appearing.

It's not integrated because you have to use the app to select HD etc... even if using backwards EPG.

Sky's is more integrated because it has the same interface.

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

But you don't have to use it, if I want to watch something on iPlayer, the only time I see it is when I am playing the programme.

It's the same app as on connected TVs, BluRays, Freesat boxes and I believe YouView. If you hate the app, take that up with the BBC iPlayer team, they are solely responsible for it.

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

BBC testing new HD Channel on Astra.

BBC are testing out an new HD Channel on Astra (Maybe the following will happen):

A) An HD Channel for the BBC Red Button.
B) BBC HD maybe about to relaunch for shows in HD on CBBC, Cbeebies, BBC Three and BBC Four.
C) BBC News HD may launch.

Rumours started by a516 (a516 think A will happen).

http://www.a516digital.com/2013/05/b...-way.html#more

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

of course you have to ****ing use it!

And it's **** at playing the programme. It's so much better on through Virgin Media itself.

Fast forwarding etc.. is crap. you can only skip 1 minute at a time, and if you push it twice it skips about 10 minutes.

But crucially it's not the "same app" as on Sky is it

---------- Post added at 13:04 ---------- Previous post was at 13:02 ----------

Yes, that will be for Wimbledon and Doctor Who in 3D.

They should keep it on and show other programmes in HD, but it can only be temporary surely? as the reason they gave for bbc2hd was cost.

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

There's no need to swear, ocav made a valid point.

You don't have to use it, you can record the programmes. You could also plug a laptop or pc into your telly and use the iplayer online.

I agree that the fast forward option is far from ideal, but this the app we have been given, whether we like it or not.

I personally don't care if the app is different to Sky. If you feel you are missing out on something special, you have the option to change suppliers, although VM may provide the better overall package for you currently.

As ocav rightly points out, you could always contact the BBC and tell them your frustrations with it. You are, of course welcome to air your views on this forum, but no-one will be able make the Iplayer any better.

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

It never defaults to HD, so even when you go back thru the EPG and select the programme you want to view, it still loads up the app to play it, you then still have to use the app to select HD etc, still have to use app to forward and rewind....

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

It would be more ideal if, where VM have it on their VOD servers for the V(HD) and V+ boxes it prefers that over the online version

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

But that would mean using a tuner, something the app does not.

---------- Post added at 15:09 ---------- Previous post was at 15:07 ----------

Why, when they are shown on BBC 1 and BBC 2 which are already simulcast in hd?

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

**** me, how can you not swear when there's such idiotic behaviour on here.

Your comments make no sense. The whole point of "CATCH UP on demand" is that it is stuff that you haven't recorded.

The whole point of it being on the box is so you don't mess with a laptop or PC. That's just a nonsense suggestion.

As for telling me to go to the BBC to complain, what is the point of a discussion forum? As if I would make the BBC Trust change anything. The BBC as a whole is shoddily run.

Exactly, and setting to HD results in a second bout of "silver circle" (ok only for a few seconds but still).

Also a major flaw for me is the frame rate isn't up to scratch, so you get a jumpier picture. It's ok for drama but sport is a no go.

Now you're making me laugh.

You can't have HD and 3D broadcast on the same channel. You are aware of that?

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

My Youview box has an option in settings to select 'Play in High Definition' this results in the On Demand players immediately selecting HD where available which is a nice option.

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

I read your post too fast and missed the 3D bit.

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

Is there any way to manually tune this bbc test channel for those of us itch the equipment, ie frequency and service I'd etc

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

smashing. The virgin version really is flawed. Stupid BBC Trust.

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

Just to clarify, Muppetman, it's the stb which offers global settings, as opposed to the iplayer app itself?

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

That's irrelevant if the consequence of selecting that setting is to change the format that the iplayer app plays the content.

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

Yes it's built into the STB settings , Youview will automatically bring up the HD OD version if there is one.

Example go back a day in the EPG select say 'The Apprentice' and iplayer will open with the HD version selected.

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

The interesting question for me is why it is taking so long to get a deal for BT Sports channels on the VM platform, any ideas?

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

The ESPN deal with VM was not done until July going from my reduced memory loss MH.:)

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

There's 2 whole months to go before they struggle to reach a last minute deal. ;)

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

True, I hope they are trying to thrash out a better deal than SKY struck:)

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

Bit more info here, only with Sat equipment though http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1829916

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

Bad day?

It's not irrelevant, it's the difference between whether or not only the BBC can do anything about it or the possibility that Virgin could manage it themselves with a stb software update.

---------- Post added at 20:25 ---------- Previous post was at 20:24 ----------

Cheers - that's an excellent feature. As above, I wonder if there's any way a future TiVo update could provide Virgin users with this setting?

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

Both. Clearly

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

Thanks for the info, spiderplant.

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

BT Sport coming to Virgin Media: https://customer.virginmedia.com/forms/btsport/3

Latest News - May 2013


Get ready to experience the awesomeness of BT Sport when it launches on Virgin Media this summer. You’ll have access to some of the biggest games and matches on the planet:

• 38 live Barclays Premier League football
• Hundreds of top-flight football matches from Italy, France and Brazil
• Exclusive Aviva Premiership rugby matches
• Women's Tennis Association matches from 21 tournaments
• 2013/14 FA Cup
• Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League
• UEFA Europa League
• German Bundesliga

Along with fantastic sports action from across the pond with NCAA College Basketball, NCAA College Football and NASCAR.
Jake Humphrey will anchor Barclays Premier League coverage, Lawrence Dallaglio will be the leading rugby union expert, and Clare Balding will have a weekly show. They'll also be joined by some of sport's biggest names.

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

How much though?

I'm sure I've seen this page before?

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

At a cost of ????

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

The VM web page does not say if we are getting HD or what price the BT Sport channels will cost...

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

It's been updated to say "when it launches on Virgin Media", which can only really be taken as official confirmation that it will. I'm happy to have got this one wrong!