Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Virgin in my area carries the London schedules. This may be a blip, but the 1830 listings on weekdays are always "This is BBC1" on 108(HD) with the familiar red caption followed by random HD clips until 1859. This is the case until Monday 18th October when from this date it lists BBC London News, i.e. as 101(SD). :confused:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Yes, I noticed that, too. I get BBC South, but until the week the listings come out for the date selected, the regional news displays 'BBC London'

The listings magazines are out tomorrow, so it will be interesting to see whether BBC South HD shows 'South Today'.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I think it does that every weekend for all the BBC regions and then fixes on a Monday. I have 'South Today' listing now for next week.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

The last two are more likely. :)

A 360 day year is actually a thing, apparently ;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/360-day_calendar

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

My EPG now displays ‘This is BBC1….’ so I guess we are not getting regional news in HD just yet.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

The New BBC One regional Channels was rumoured to launch on October 21st.

As of 8.15pm on October 11th The "technical error" is still online

BBC ONE Cambridgeshire HD

https://www.bbc.co.uk/schedules/p09v555w/2021/10/21

But saying that I still to see / get information on the new BBC One regional channels testing anywhere.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I expect they will amend it tomorrow.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

how does cambridgeshire have its own regional channel....?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

It's a 'West' opt-out (sub-region) of the BBC East region. Like Oxford is an opt-out from BBC South.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

As predicted, listings updated, gone back to This Is BBC1 HD for regional 1830 shows. Rediculous that the BBC schedule page still shows regional HD headings but no schedule from 21 October

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Some Local TV Channels to close on Sky from Wednesday.

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/What-s-...1/td-p/3776205

The following channels ARE on Virgin Media:

-Bristol TV (In Bristol areas only).
-Cardiff TV (In Cardiff areas only).
-Leeds TV (In Kirklees and Leeds areas only).
-Tyne and Wear TV (In Gateshead and Wearside areas only).
-Liverpool TV (In Liverpool, Wirral, Warrington, Burnley and Preston (part) areas only).
-Birmingham TV (In Birmingham and Wolverhampton areas only).
-Teesside TV (In Teeside areas only).

That time of posting we have seen no idea on what will happen for Virgin Media Viewers.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

According to RXTVlog the satellite feed showed programming for all areas rather than just one, but was labelled with the local name in each area.

All that's really happening on Satellite is the feed will remain the same, but the channel name will be called Local TV everywhere.

The question is, does VM show a feed that shows all areas, like Sky, or individual feeds like is delivered through Freeview?

It may not change anything on VM either way.

Source: RXTVlog https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/sky-local-tv-channel-demotion

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The way Sky has put it (Local name) TV will close on Wednesday on Sky Channels 117/134. With owners Local TV launch an UK Wide Channel on Sky Channel 195.

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/What-s-...1/td-p/3776205

Virgin Media may follow.

If you live in the following areas what do the listing say from October 21st on Virgin Channel 159 in the following areas???

-Bristol TV (In Bristol areas only).
-Cardiff TV (In Cardiff areas only).
-Leeds TV (In Kirklees and Leeds areas only).
-Tyne and Wear TV (In Gateshead and Wearside areas only).
-Liverpool TV (In Liverpool, Wirral, Warrington, Burnley and Preston (part) areas only).
-Birmingham TV (In Birmingham and Wolverhampton areas only).
-Teesside TV (In Teeside areas only).

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

So the local TV stations become a national TV channel on Sky named Local TV.

Yeah, the local tv project worked really well... :rolleyes:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Local TV is just copying That's TV - UK wide Channel That's TV Gold

Is Local TV set to buy/takeover by That's TV????

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Both companies are in a race to the bottom. Hopefully one of the two will take over the other company and any remaining straddlers. It can then be allowed to quietly go bust and bring closure to this complete mess.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

As a line in the article says: "For nearly four years, six local channels have shared a single satellite feed with multiple labels."

There's no change on Satellite except for name and channel number. Nothing is closing, there was only 1 channel given 6 names.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

RXTV says that but Sky has posted on their web site:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

So no savings on Astra transponder space just operating under a single SDT label with a demotion down the EPG. Why do they even bother?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

There used to carry several of the local channels on Sky, but they merged them all into the Cardiff TV stream 4 years ago and use different channel labels in different areas for the one stream. That's probably why it says Cardiff is renaming and the others are closing.

On Sky each area has a 30 minute programme one after the next at breakfast, lunch and evening, with CBS Reality in the morning, afternoon and evening/overnight. The bulletins aren't exactly news - I was happened to briefly watch some of the Birmingham bulletin this lunchtime and there was a report on the Newcastle United takeover, followed by programme highlights on Amazon Prime.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Sky can word it how they like, it was still 1 stream for 4 years, and will remain so. All that's closing is a label (well 6 labels).

They are probably calling time on letting this bending of the rules slide to help alleviate the upcoming BBC3 EPG issue. They just need an excuse to shunt London Live to complete the job.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

So is BBC3 expected to go on 117?

I wonder if this will mean that Reality TV will no longer want to use them to simulcast their programming, seeing as their own channel will now have a better EPG slot.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I was speculating re:BBC3. It might not go there, it certainly couldn't in every part of UK, but if it's empty it can be used indirectly in some areas.

The Reality TV simulcast will still be more prominent on DTT compared to its own channel on that platform, even it's no longer in a better position on Satellite.

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Does anybody with VM know if (on Ch159) they show the version that shows content from 6 areas that Satellite broadcasts or the single content versions that are shown on Digital Terrestrial?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Liverpool TV is listed on Digital Bit Rate: https://www.digitalbitrate.com/dtv.p...&sec=0&lang=en

And base on the listing it look like Virgin Media are broadcasting Liverpool TV using Digital Terrestrial.

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As listed by DBR (Virgin Media listings):



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As seen on Liverpool TV (Freeview listings)



---------- Post added at 13:13 ---------- Previous post was at 13:00 ----------

At 18:53 on October 15th Liverpool TV was broadcasting the following on Sky (Same was also on Birmingham TV):

Information on Quote thanks to Digital Bit Bate (Sky Listings).

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Some right compelling viewing right there

Is it really any wonder these local channels are dropping like flies.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Maybe they should look to try to get onto cable as it would given them access to more viewers.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I doubt it would be worth it. I mean honestly, who watches them even if they can receive these channels?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Correct, there's a big enough load of bollox on the TV as it is.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I did until that's TV took over from STV 2 in 2018, now it on channel 56 on my freeview TV after all entertainment and music channels that broadcast in my area.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

They are on cable but still don't have many viewers. It's all about content.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I'm assuming you've customised your Freeview channel order as That's TV Scotland is on Ch8, That's TV Gold on Ch91, and Ch56 is home to Smithsonian Channel.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Yes. I have got an Channel number free for BBC Three.

HD Channels comes first on my TV with BBC One on Channel 101. And Channel 5 +1 on Channel 105.

It was my late dad's TV Set.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Someone has posted elsewhere that the 21 October date for the BBC1 regions going HD has partly arisen because this will be happening on VM. Has anyone heard anything about this or seen any tests?

They didn't specifically say that this would be from 21/10/21 on VM.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

BBC1 regions are listed as set to launch in HD on the Sky Glass TV EPG (See the Sky Glass thread for more info)

Still to see info on them testing on Virgin Media.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Good point - I don't, but I might watch the local news bulletins if That's TV's local channel was to appear on VM.

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Absolutely, but they're only available in a very small number of areas.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

They are available where the local tv companies wanted them to be available. Most, if not all, of the "Made in.." areas were added to Virgin along with some of the independents. The original "That's..." areas weren't added, although, as they have acquired some of the smaller companies that were already on Virgin, those are still present (with the exception of Scotland). It's slightly weird that the "That's..." acquisitions still have their original service names on Virgin.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

So does VM have to carry them if the local TV companies want their channels to be available on cable?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Those already on Virgin didn't seem to have any problems so I don't see why not. That's TV didn't add services on Virgin for their original channels and didn't continue with the carriage of the former STV owned local channels after they acquired them.

Maybe That's TV can't justify the carriage costs, not a surprise as they appear to have a problem with even justifying the cost of local content.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

If any more That's TV Channels may launch on Virgin it will be That's TV Gold. I can see That's TV Local Channels being sold to Local Television (owners of Liverpool TV) by 2023.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

That's TV Gold is a possible indication that the company are moving away from local tv and into an area that requires even less effort. Maybe they don't want to pay Virgin to carry the music video service either.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Update from BBC on launching BBC One England regions in HD on and HD versions of BBC ALBA and BBC Parliament.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/ar...ollout-england

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Thanks TimeLord2018. :)

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Look like Virgin Media are picking up "Liverpool TV" using Freeview as Digital Bit Rate is reporting at 11.51am on October 21st Liverpool TV is showing "Judge Judy".

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

north east still not HD yet

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

As that link reveal on Tuesday. You may see your local BBC One programmes via the BBC Iplayer in the coming months but the English regions of BBC One HD channels will launch on Virgin Media (V6 and TiVo), Freesat, Freeview HD, Sky Digital and Sky Q sometime in 2022 with BBC Two Northern Ireland HD, BBC ALBA HD and BBC Parliament HD

Q: I LIVE IN ENGLAND WHAT WILL I GET FROM THE BBC BY 2023?

-Your local BBC One channel will become HD on Virgin Channel 101.
-BBC ALBA will become HD on Virgin Channel 162.
-BBC Parliament will become HD on Virgin Channel 605.

Q: I LIVE IN SCOTLAND WHAT WILL I GET FROM THE BBC BY 2023?

-BBC ALBA will become HD on Virgin Channel 120.
-BBC Parliament will become HD on Virgin Channel 605.

Q: I LIVE IN WALES WHAT WILL I GET FROM THE BBC BY 2023?

-BBC ALBA will become HD on Virgin Channel 162.
-BBC Parliament will become HD on Virgin Channel 605.

Q: I LIVE IN NORTHERN IRELAND WHAT WILL I GET FROM THE BBC BY 2023?

-BBC Two Northern Ireland will become HD on Virgin Channel 102.
-BBC ALBA will become HD on Virgin Channel 162.
-BBC Parliament will become HD on Virgin Channel 605.

Virgin Media Channels numbers right at time of posting.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

As far as I know, they will take a feed direct from Comux. Comux has the contract for distribution and basically technical operations. It was meant to allow the local channels to concentrate on local programmes - if only they had!

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

BBC 2 NI is already HD on 102 here

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Oops just found BBC Two Northern Ireland HD listed on Media Boy Blog after I saw your post.

https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/p/...el-lineup.html

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Thanks for info.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I think BBC2 NI is not currently HD on Satellite. I vaguely recall that was the only place they didn't launch it. Someone would have to confirm regard Freeview situation though.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

BBC Two Wales and BBC Two Northern Ireland really should be available on Virgin Media.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I'd want all the regional variants available on virgin media!

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

What on Earth for? There are minimal variations between the regional BBC2 programmes these days.

If you really want to see the odd regional programme that appears on there, it’ll be on the BBC iPlayer wherever you live in the country.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Because often people like the easy simple option of putting a channel number, rather than changing the input, choosing an app, then searching for the programme they want…

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Well technically no, if you live in the middle of nowhere with not even a 3G signal you won't get iplayer. :D:p:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

It will still be on it. You just may be unable to access iPlayer itself. ;)

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

A little like 'there's plenty of petrol, but none where you are' :D

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Lord Michael Grade and ITV name as two frontrunner to buy channel 4

https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/grade-and-...-buy-c4-report

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

How difficult is it to access the iPlayer in your house, Hugh! It’s on the Sky, Virgin, BT and TalkTalk boxes already, as well as all smart TVs. No need to change the input, and don’t forget, we are talking about accessing the odd programme here, none of which have mass appeal.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I would not go that far.

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BBC iPlayer is good ........................................ if you want ........................................ to wait an ........................................ hour to watch ........................................ The One Show.

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I would put them on:

866. BBC Two Wales and
867. BBC Two Northern Ireland

Note The BBC do not have an Scottish BBC Two Channel - Scottish viewers get BBC Two England.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

BBC 2 Wales has so little that's worth watching l wouldn't worry that much. However the one (for me) thing that really bugs about a regional channel on BBC is the weather forecast . At the weekend we get BBC national news followed by Wales news and weather forecast,then the weather forecast again !!

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Well, perhaps so, but my response was to Rillington, who has Virgin Media XL.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Are Virgin Media making room for BBC Three?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

So instead of pressing 3 numbers, I would have to press ‘Home’, scroll down to ‘Apps’, select iPlayer, then key in the search criteria?

You’re right - that would be so much easier…. ;)

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Been thinking more about epsilon post on DS Forum and I now think that Virgin Media may have sign an new deal with Channel so the following may happen:

May close (TiVo listed):
104. Channel 4 (Outside London and Wales)
104. Channel 4 HD (London only)
106. E4
108. Channel 4 (Wales only)
141. Channel 4 HD (Outside London)
142. Channel 4 +1
143. 4Seven
145. E4 HD
146. E4 +1
147. More4
195. More 4 HD
196. More 4 +1
203. 4Seven HD
337. 4Music
854. Channel 4 AD

What may happen (TiVo listed):
104. Channel 4 HD [Scotland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Northern Ireland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [North region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Midlands region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [South & East region]*
106. BBC Three HD (Channel set to launch in January 2022)
108. Channel 4 HD [Wales region]*
141. Channel 4 +1
142. 4Seven HD
143. E4 HD
144. E4 +1
145. More 4 HD
146. More 4 +1
147. 4Music
854. Channel 4 AD

*New Channel 4 HD are testing on Sky right now.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

With the modern stb's - you just speak 'iPlayer'

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

"Andyland" is now reporting on DS Forum that the information slates are saying:

"URGENT ACTION REQUIRED" and the description reads: "This Virgin Media service will no longer be supported and will be closing on 30th November 2021."

So what is closing V Boxes or V+ Boxes.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

It could be anything, but as the slate is seemingly destined for channels 100 and 106, maybe it’s Sky Showcase. After all, we are paying for a channel that mainly simulcasts programmes from other Sky channels.

They could ditch Sky Replay while they are at it.

We wouldn’t be missing anything and maybe Virgin could use the savings towards getting us Sky Atlantic!

Just a thought… :D

(…awaits screams of anguish…)

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

As you may know when Virgin Media UHD Channel (Channels 228/999) is not broadcasting the EPG says "Welcome to Virgin TV Ultra HD".

But I have found from November 1st the EPG says "Try Virgin UHD on Channel 999".

Also TiVo has confirmed that The Box rebrand to BoXmas has been move back by an week by owners Channel 4. So BoXmas will now start on November 8th.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Why would a slate appear on Virgin TV Showcase (100) and E4 (106) if they were removing the recently launched Sky Showcase (109/110)? I can't see any logic there. 🤔

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Perhaps E4 is going HD only on 145 ? (Moves to 145 for all Subscribers on TV 360) leaving 106 empty.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Agreed, it's about the channels it's on, not others.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

My own view if Virgin has signed an new deal with Channel 4 for the soon to launch more local Channel 4 HD Channels that are testing on Sky right now.

I can see Virgin axing 4Seven, E4 and More 4 SD Channels so that all Channel 4 sister channels can sit together on Channels 141 to 147.

And would be like the following:

104. Channel 4 HD [Scotland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Northern Ireland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [North region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Midlands region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [South & East region]*
106. BBC Three HD (Channel set to launch in January 2022)
108. Channel 4 HD [Wales region]*
141. Channel 4 +1
142. 4Seven HD
143. E4 HD
144. E4 +1
145. More 4 HD
146. More 4 +1
147. 4Music
854. Channel 4 AD

*New Channel 4 HD are testing on Sky right now.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Oh God, yes - sorry, Sky Showcase is channel 106 on Sky! I agree, no logic there!

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I notice that Digital Bit Rate hasn’t reported for a few days

This usually happens when there is changes afoot.
So could be an interesting week ahead.
Or maybe it’s just randomly off

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

But, not many places 'in the middle of nowhere' will have access to Virgin Media either:confused:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

You do realise other providers can access Iplayer too, VM isn't the only broadband provider, as much as they'd like you to think that though lol.:confused:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Can't say much but something very nice is expected to launch on VM next month, you'll like it not a lot but you'll like it.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Is it a new shopping channel?

:D

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

The Magic Channel. Paul and Debbie 24 hours a day.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I've heard there's a + in the name. ;)

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Given VM’s past hints, it is likely to be Disney+. Hopefully, Discovery+ and Apple+ aren’t too far down the line.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Is it the Sky COP26 pop-up channel?

VM got the Sky Ocean Rescue channel way back.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Not ITV+2:D

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

He said ‘very nice’, cheeky. I don’t think the Sky News pop-up channel meets the bill!

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I have been asking around and my sources says Virgin are 'expected to an yet un-named popup channel'. So maybe that Sky News COP26 channel will appear on channels 100/106 or 606.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Also said "not a lot".

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Well Ch100 often hosts pop-up channels and Ch606 is in the News section. And when BT has done sporting freebies they've been in Sports and Ch100. So that would fit.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

The irony of the energy wasted on producing another channel for something that will be on their existing channel........;)

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

As he said "you'll like it not a lot but you'll like it" I think it might be Discovery+ (i.e. a good addition, but not a great one). Disney+ is the app that most people really want so I don't think it fits with the clue!

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Please keep in mind i said "expected" everything is in place just waiting for VM to flip the switch now so to say

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

When I first saw your post on Friday night I was thinking of the following until my sources told me otherwise yesterday.

-B4U Plus
-MUTV HD
-POP Max
-CNBC HD
-Nick Jr. HD
-Gemporia Craft
-Sky News Arabia
-Court TV
-That's TV Gold
-Boomerang HD
-WION

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I KNOW that Virgin Media are in on going talks with one of them on your post.

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When I was posting my post last night I was thinking that E4 may move or be axe by Virgin Media tonight so Sky News COP 26 Channel can launch on Virgin UK Channel 106 and also to make way for BBC THREE HD to launch in January 2022 on that Channel.

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epsilon has posted the following over on DS Forum in the last few days about what may happen to Channel 106.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I may be wrong, but the logic I see is that ITV will finally decide it does not need 113 as all the regions covered by VM are HD (or there's been pressure from other parties), so are moving the +1 up one. STV will obviously follow suit for STV+1. 114 being the lowest empty slot after this will be offered to Channel 4 to make up for releasing 106 for BBC3, rather than it go way up to its previous slot on 144 which has been held empty all this time just in case. Channel 4 seem to like their channels being on EPG numbers that have a 4, so 114 is ideal. ITV/STV obviously would rather claim 113 once it's not required by them for HD rather than a rival get it.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Expected changes on Virgin Media in coming months:

November:
1st. Sky Cinema Spooky HD rebranded back to Sky Cinema Family HD.
1st. Sky Cinema Halloween HD rebranded back to Sky Cinema Sci Fi & Horror HD.
1st. Sky News Climate HD may launch.
8th. MTV Classic Temporary rename as MTV Xmas
from 12th. Sky News Climate HD closes.
18th. Now 80s Temporary rename as Now Christmas
18th. Now 90s Temporary rename as Now 80s
22nd. Sky Cinema Blockbusters HD rename as Sky Cinema Best of 2021 HD.
29th. Boomerang +1 Temporary rename as CN (Cartoon Network) Apple & Onion
TBC. The Box Temporary rename as BoXmas

December:
13th. CN (Cartoon Network) Apple & Onion Temporary rename as CN (Cartoon Network) We Bare Bears on Virgin Channel 731.
27th. MTV Xmas rebrand back to MTV Classic.
27th. Now Christmas rebranded back to Now 80s.
27th. Now 80s rebranded back to Now 90s.

January:
1st. Sky Cinema Christmas HD rebranded back to Sky Cinema Drama HD
3rd. CN (Cartoon Network) We Bare Bears rebranded back to Boomerang +1
4th. GREAT! movies Christmas rebranded back to GREAT! movies classic

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RE: ITV Channels.

I was thinking that way in the last hour.

Maybe Virgin will reuse Channel 144 for an other Channel 4 own channel so it can sit together on the EPG (Some ideas are on Plan B to Plan D).

What may happen (TiVo listed) PLAN A - I think Virgin will to for this one:
104. Channel 4 (Outside London and Wales)
104. Channel 4 HD (London only)
106. BBC THREE HD?
108. Channel 4 (Wales only)
113. ITV +1 (England and Wales only)
113. STV +1 (Scotland only)
113. UTV +1 (Northern Ireland only)
114. E4
141. Channel 4 HD (Outside London)
142. Channel 4 +1
143. 4Seven
145. E4 HD
146. E4 +1
147. More4
195. More 4 HD
196. More 4 +1
203. 4Seven HD
337. 4Music

What may happen (TiVo listed) PLAN B:
104. Channel 4 HD [Scotland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Northern Ireland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [North region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Midlands region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [South & East region]*
106. BBC Three HD (Channel set to launch in January 2022)
108. Channel 4 HD [Wales region]*
113. ITV +1 (England and Wales only)
113. STV +1 (Scotland only)
113. UTV +1 (Northern Ireland only)
114. E4
141. Channel 4 +1
142. 4Seven HD
142. 4Seven
144. E4 HD
145. E4 +1
146. More4 HD
147. More4
195. More 4 +1
196. 4Music

What may happen (TiVo listed) PLAN C:
104. Channel 4 HD [Scotland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Northern Ireland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [North region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Midlands region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [South & East region]*
106. BBC Three HD (Channel set to launch in January 2022)
108. Channel 4 HD [Wales region]*
114. E4
141. Channel 4 +1
142. 4Seven HD
143. E4 HD
144. E4 +1
145. More 4 HD
146. More 4 +1
147. 4Music
854. Channel 4 AD

*New Channel 4 HD are testing on Sky right now.

What may happen (TiVo listed) PLAN D:
104. Channel 4 HD [Scotland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Northern Ireland region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [North region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [Midlands region]*
104. Channel 4 HD [South & East region]*
106. BBC Three HD (Channel set to launch in January 2022)
108. Channel 4 HD [Wales region]*
141. Channel 4 +1
142. 4Seven HD
143. E4 HD
144. E4 +1
145. More 4 HD
146. More 4 +1
147. 4Music
854. Channel 4 AD

*New Channel 4 HD are testing on Sky right now.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

A source has told Planet Sport that a deal has been agreed for DAZN to buy out BT Sport from next summer.

The streaming service have made a huge impact around the world over the last five years in Europe, North America and Japan.

https://www.planetsport.com/boxing/n...en-boy-dropped

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

If DAZN get BT Sport i would imagine they could potentially try to get the WWE Network on their streaming app like Peacock did.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

They won't DAZN have no interest in WWE, also as it stands not many networks see WWE as a worthy addition.

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The bits of WWE that BT Sport have is the bits which are not in WWE Network.

The same goes for Peacock in the US - the bits that BT Sport has are on other networks in the US and are not on Peacock.

I don't think the WWE will offer their premium assets to a streaming service.

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I wasn't looking at it in that much detail. I didn't see the logic in the move from 106 to 114 for a pre-launch slate. I was told this morning that the slate has launched with the wording "This Virgin Media service will no longer be supported and will be closing on 30th November 2021" and a link to an offer for a replacement V6 box. Presumably a final offer for users of old legacy set top boxes which have already been restricted to PSB channels only. I believe those boxes will see ITV SD on 113, so the slate will appear before and after PSB channels on the EPG on those boxes. If the slate had been left on 106, it would have been in the middle of the PSB range, so the reason for the change of slot is now more obvious.

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Thanks for the update.

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Virgin Media has today move all Kids Channels back to Kids Pack - but I see that Cartoon Network HD is still on Channel 732 on my boxes.

Also all Asian channels are now FREE until November 14th.

https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/vmo2-opens...els-for-diwali

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I know that V Boxes did die in January 2019 (My late Dad has one in his bedroom).

So it will be V+ Boxes that are set to close later this month on the 30th. My Dad move over to TiVo in April 2019 so I do not know that is broadcasting on V+ Boxes. But latest I know of in here: https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...php?t=33707489

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From what I was told this morning, 12 of the 13 Kids channels that had been free to all subscribers have been moved back to the Kids Pack and whatever pack Baby TV is in. So that would tie in with CN HD still being available. Shhh! they might not notice. :D