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A lot of people don't want the hassle of Love film though. You have to wait for the film to arrive and post it back afterwards. It may be cheap but it's a lot of hassle. Whereas Sky movies you can just surf through your epg, see what's there and watch it. If you miss it, you can almost guarantee it will repeat within 24 hours lol.:D

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Twitter page, VM staff on here, other press releases I've seen plus:

http://www.virginmedia.com/myvirginm...ilm4-e4-hd.php

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Why is men & motors coming off? Is it being scraped alltogether?

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There is one positive thing Love Film has over VM & SKY movies on demand though, They don't distinguish between HD or SD films in relation to rental charges ;)

I wonder how far into the future that these HD channels will replace there SD counterparts? Finally has anyone else noticed that annoying reference by sports presenters on SKY Sports transmissions , "This program is also available in Standard Definition":mad:

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All this news shows that the long standing vm viewers and new one have finally been rewarded well done virgin media.All it needed was a bit of patience.

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Men and Motors owner ITV are axing M&M so they can use it channel number to broadcast ITV1 HD on Sky.

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Don't care in the slightest about the channel itself, but I'm intrigued to know what "Free Access" means? I thought M was free anyway? Maybe the encryption will be removed to give people with dodgy boxes something to watch after Nagra 3 comes in :D

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Well not quite all...

NI & Scotland being shafted over itvHD.... a tad disappointing if only for a bit of footie...:(

Is this likely to change?

I'll complain on itv.com

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think the problem is that ITV in Scotland & NI want to be seperate, and ITV plc is a completly different company, covering England & Wales.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

So we have had some great news in the last few weeks so I thought I would put a list together of what HD Virgin media offer/will be able to offer soon. What it can still get and what other HD service locked up by Sky and looking further afield what HD channels may launch this year in the UK.

Broadcasting on Virgin Media/Soon to be broadcasting

BBC HD
C4 HD
Discovery HD
ESPN HD
FX HD
MTV HD
Nat Geo HD
Living HD
Film4 HD
E4 HD
Europsport HD
ITV1 HD
Sci Fi HD

Still a possibility:

Crime and Investigation
History HD
Bio HD
Luxe.tv HD
Nat Geo Wild HD
Rush HD

Rumours circulating that a deal is done (though I have no inclination to believe this)

Sky Arts 1 HD
Sky Arts 2 HD
Sky Real Lives HD
Sky 1 HD

Pending OFCOM investigation outcome

Sky Sports
Sky Movies

Status unknown:

Disney Cinemagic HD - although Virgin did sign a new deal with Disney last year which included mobile and internet TV rights
MGM HD - No SD version to be covered by the rate card, 98% owned by BSkyB

Channels (rumoured) to be launching soon, have HD versions in Europe or are most likely to launch a HD version of a existing channel:

ESPNA HD
Animal Planet HD
Fashion TV HD
Sky Sports News
Sky News HD
Sky2 HD
Good Food HD
Five HD
CNN HD
Hallmark HD

Anyone any idea where Disney stand? They only seemed too pleased to deal with VM for ESPN.

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Since when is waiting a day or so and putting a DVD in the post 'a lot of hassle?' Post boxes aren't exactly hard to find.

As for the waiting, Lovefilm is already creating apps for Samsung TV/Blu Ray DVD players and god knows how many other TV/Blu Ray manufacturers, so for Sammy TV owners, we won't even have the wait (and it will be damn-sight cheaper than Sky Movies, you're only paying for the films you're actually watching).

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Can there be another way to see itv1 hd. In Scotland we watch channel 853 itv AD rather than channel 103 STV to see the itv network.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

Yes, via channel 119 on a Freesat box or channel 178 on a Sky box. ITV1-HD via satellite is discussed in more detail in this thread:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post34980408

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Carrying on from what zantarous posted, I suppose live PPV events in HD on SKY Box Office will be one of the last things they will give to Virgin Media customers :(

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Sorry I meant on Virgin Media!

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In that case the answer is 'no'. VM decides what will be available on the cable that comes to your house; if it decides not to include ITV1-HD then there's nothing you can do about it.

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Sounds interesting Chris. I agree as well about their postal service. I was on it for a while and it was excellent.

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Big Red posted on Friday (The day when Virgin Media did an deal for ITV1 HD)

(6th one down on link) - https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?bl...82830169737784

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

I noticed on the latest coming soon, the ITV2 + channels etc, any news on the ITV+1 getting anywhere closer?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: More info on Sky Movies on Virgin TV from March 26th.

I have now got more info on Sky Movies on Virgin TV from March 26th.

As well as rebranding and moving some channels about on the Virgin EPG Virgin Media are also moving some channels about on the Sky Movies Packages.

Sky Comedy will become part of both Sky Movies packs (i.e. A or B). It is currently only available in Sky Movies A.

Sky Drama & Romance will move from Sky Movies B to Sky Movies A.

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If Sk1 HD turns up we will have to start calling him deep throat. It will seem like he has inside knowledge.

Keep up the good work MB.

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Sky1 HD turns up just in time for LOST to finish :( lol

Nowt else worth watching!

Ahh well...I'll happily pay for Sky Sports HD if Rupert Murdoch ever reads Cableforum :)

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OK i've got a question, sorry if this has already been asked, but, with all this "channel hooping" going around i noticed yesterday that they have missed out 2 channels in the sports section:

Sky Sports 1 - Channel 511
Sky Sports 2 - Channel 512
Sky Sports 3 - Channel 513
Channel 514
Channel 515
Sky Sports 4 - Channel 516

Does this indicate that they will be adding more sports channels into the 2 free channels, or that person that added sky sports 4 pressed 6 instead for 4!?

I live in north Hampshire it it matters!

Cheers

Mike

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SKy Sports 4 was Sky Sports Extra and has only recently changed. I imagine that Virgin will change it at some point possibly with all the other changes

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Sci Fi HD press release http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...166&highlight=

And it still says more to come.

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Awesome news that more are coming!!!

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So glad VM are really kicking butt in getting new HD channels, with SyFy HD just being announced and still more to come!

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I think this is great as i have just had V+ installed too keep them coming.

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Sky Basic HD Channels on Virgin TV update.

An Virgin insider has told me that talks are ''ongoing'' over the non Sports and Movies Sky own HD Channels coming to Virgin Media.

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thanks sir MB any news on the red buttion 4 the sky channels :P:angel:

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http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html...mer/hd-tv.html
This is what virgin need to do more of!!:p::p::p::p:

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No.

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probably the 1st time Virgin have possitivly advertise against SKY with reguard to tv, and it looks a good comparison

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Five fails to secure Freeview HD capacity.

Don't hold your breath waiting for Five HD on any platform. From OFCOM:

Ofcom has today published its final decision on the reservation of capacity on Multiplex B for an additional High Definition (HD) service on Digital Terrestrial TV (Freeview)

http://vmhd.blogspot.com/2010/03/fiv...eeview-hd.html

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Fixed !!!

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About time too. $ky have been having a pop in their ads at VM for ages regarding HD. Well done VM

I wonder how long that elusive £10/month will last now Murdoch!?

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That just sucks, why does OFCOM have to put such time constrained in this? Now we are likely to end up with BBC1 HD and BBC2 HD. I would much rather the BBC had a best of HD channel like they currently do. And shame on Five for being the only national broadcaster without a HD channel.

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Yep FIVE should be allowed to have a HD channel.

Can't they launch one on VM?

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They could but looks like they simply have no desire but not even getting their act together to get onto the Freeview HD platform. Poor showing on Fives part, they could even do it on the cheap and outsource the playout to Sky, Virgin or other third party.

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It's a damn shame!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

Virgin Media ''in talks'' for Hallmark HD.

An Insider has told me that Virgin Media are in talks with NBC Networks over their new Hallmark HD Channel that will launch in the next few months.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

From the Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010...hannel-five-hd

So they couldn't commit to a launch date or scribble down a schedule.

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WOW!!!

VM are very busy!!

Great to see.

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Is that from your insider or other source?

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Oops I forgot add ''Virgin Insider'' - now updated.

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Would be good if BBC added another HD channel now there's a slot cause FIVE aren't launching one.

They could put those World Cup games on there that won't be on BBC HD.

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Nice.

I have never watched Hallmark for some reason and had a look at their schedule the the day and there was bugger all on the whole day that wasn't about 20 years old. Are they revamping the whole channel?

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I can't believe S4C can launch a HD channel, but FIVE can't.

FIVE must be struggling. I know they took a lose last year.

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Nice to see a bit of action from Virgin, they are getting the HD people wanted.....now we just need the program makers to actually provide the content to make this struggle for HD worthwhile.

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HD news for viewers in Sotland and Ireland only.

According to rumours on the web STV and UTV are both set to launch a HD channel with advanced picture and sound quality very soon but may not be ready in time for the world cup.

(Here is the link on STV but I have no link on UTV yet) - http://www.allmediascotland.com/pres...-for-world-cup

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Media Boy spoke to CS today with regard to swapping V box for another V+ was told £150. When I asked after the V HD box he went away for a few minutes and came back and told me if I ring back after the 25th April around then it will be available and would cost £75. Have you any info on this?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

No.

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I really hope they make a BBC1HD and BBCHD/BBC2HD. This way bbc shows could be in HD aired at the same time as BBC1 and also they could upscale non-hd content. I'd very much like to have BBC 6 o'clock news in HD.

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The BBC would be attacked for "wasting money"... they can't win! :rolleyes: :D

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Would I be right in thinking History +1 is going so that Military History can launch and Animal Planet +1 is going so that Quest can launch. In other words the total number of channels from A&E and Discovery remain the same?

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VM are on a roll, at this rate I can see us having Sky movies and sports in HD within 12 months.

Great news.

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Would make negotiations easier, with reguard to cost or capacity

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Movies and sports is likely to be down to Ofwat so could be sooner.

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Yep would be awesome if it would be sooner.

I'm going drink Baileys out of a shoe, when we get Sky Movies and Sports in HD.

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Sky premium channels will come but VM viewers will just have to pay for them!!!

Sky will get to a point where the idea of additional revenue outweighs new uptake revenue.

I would be more than happy to pay an extra £10 a month for Sky sports and Movies

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snowballs chance in hell of that happening.

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As I'm already paying £100/mo - no chance me paying it. (never happen though)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

Why not?

I think VM will get them eventually. Like they got Sky 1 back and how they got Sky Movies and sports in the first place.

How so much?

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They should get rid of most of the +1 depending on the viewers ratings

They really should get rid of the porn channels to be honest, leave the pervs buy them online or via vod if there on there that way more channels can come into play.

Also get rid of gems tv

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If im correct these channels actually pay virgin for carriage, these are important cash streams, they will never be gone in the current business model.

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LOL

Yeah good idea those channels should go onto VOD. Under the title PERVS.

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Who pays for porn anyway these days?

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I just don't see how sky could allow this they would then have no material advantage over Virgin.

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Wondered why I was charged for Sky Sports on my water bill :D:D:D:D

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(Quote by Media Boy)

According to rumours on the web STV and UTV are both set to launch a HD channel with advanced picture and sound quality very soon but may not be ready in time for the world cup.

God almighty, Michelle McManus in HD.....thats what we get for having a cr*p football team. :mad:

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My total services has gone from 298 to 299 on my V Box and 305 to 306 on my V+ box but I cannot see anything new on the EPG. Must be something testing...

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I have to say I do like the +1 especially on the documentary cahnnels, as you have a choice of two documentaries per channel when channel surfing. I don't study the guide in depth and most of my viewing on those channels is usually done if I find something interesting on them.

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Hi Ben B have your local radio staions been removed ( no longer broadcasting in the uk ) and also is there a notice that they are no longer broadcasting as that is what happened to me when the local stations were removed !

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Ah crap although if it was Ofwat they'd do something about it.

I work for a water company and have Ofwat on the brain at the moment.:rolleyes:

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He is not in an Ex-Telewest area.

@Ben

Maybe you Headend is being updated tonight.

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Yes Media Boy, it must be! On Live Events it says:

Oldham headend I think if you need to update anything :D

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Cheers MB i knew that someone would correct me if i was wrong :D

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You going NGTV - it will happen just after midnight but before 1am.

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Any news for newcastle staffs?.

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Ah excellent, about time too, had the 3.7/4.0 update for over a month now! Thanks :)

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No news.

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So, analogue shut down paves the way for the capacity needed to add all these HD channels. Now all VM need to do is have a "sale" on their new HD box and they will start raking it all in.

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Since my head end (Oldham) is currently being updated...

Will my recording work tonight at 1am for WWE Late Night Raw live.

And what things will i see different from tomorrow aswell as BBC News Multiscreen and the other radio etc.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

You taping will be ok.

But if you can set an other one for Thursday night.

When my Headend was update Virgin did it about 12.20am.

You will see the following are you have join NGTV:

BBC Radio 4 LW on Channel 911
BBC London 94.9 on Channel 937
plus all the ITV and Channel 4 Channels on are moving as well (See post one for more information.)

NOTE: You will know when your box is joining NGTV as it reboots when Virgin are updating.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

Thank you..But what was that about better information guide when you press (i)

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Oops that too.

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Oldham is not getting NGTV tonight.

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What new info do you get on it

---------- Post added at 19:57 ---------- Previous post was at 19:57 ----------

Well im in oldham and it says that message when going into live events...:confused:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

Same... Unless I am on a different headend :shrug:

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Channel 5 misses chance to launch HD Channel. This gives BBC the chance to launch a second HD channel.

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/news/9903...-channel-year/

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anyone who have been updated with NGTV can you please give me some screengrabs of the info box when you press i on the remote. This is because i wanna see what extra information you get about the program.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

Cant help you with screen grabs, but since teesside changed over the info box lists actors names,(even for things like Corrie) year it was made, HD etc, and a summary of the show in more detail from what we used to have here.
Also when channels are off air we get a Virgin screen telling us, before the change over we could watch CBBC and co on their shared channels like BBC Three during the day and vice-versa.

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I found the extra channel:

29 NGTV_Switch Provisioned

:D

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What area is poole in i mean what is my card area if you know what i mean.:confused:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

Your area is Wessex. NGTV and the smartcard swap are complete for you.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

Wonder if that means I'll swap soon too, I am in Liverpool we should come under the same area shouldn't we?

my folks V box downstairs lists actors etc on sky movie channels and that, my V+ doesn't, so i'll be glad when that update comes.

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Well this is odd. Something has happened but not NGTV. A load of channels have moved about and there is now information on the old channel positions as to the locations of the new ones. 993 Virgin Central is off EPG and the channel is on the information screens but it has not been put on the EPG. However, no BBC Radio 4 LW, BBC Radio London or BBC News Multiscreen. NGTV_Switch has also disappeared off the channel provisioning.

---------- Post added at 07:51 ---------- Previous post was at 07:30 ----------

Also, Total Services on V Box has now gone up to 301 and Total Services on V+ Box has gone up to 308. Technical Stuff also shows that the V+ Box rebooted around 3am.

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Hi, I live on the Wirral which is part of the 41048 Manchester 3 Network, I noticed this channel the other day when I was looking in the engineers menu but it has now gone and has been replaced by 28 165 provisioned.

As someone mentioned we haven't been switched (no Radio 4 LW or Multiscreen).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010)
 

The same has occured here, plus a few other changes - see above post :)

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Well just checked the EPG and at the top I have a channel numbered 28 and 165 next to it. On the ITV channels ITV2 shows on channel 115 but It also shows a new channel 114 with nothing on it and channel 116 also with no channel name next to it

Sorry unable to supply screen grabs plus all the channels are showing no programme information the wife did switch the V+ off last night and I rebooted this morning when I got up

I'll try a reboot and see what happens