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If you think that all channels start and end on time, you're mistaken. Clearly you don't though as you mention BBC. (who have a funny start time for the One show at like 3 minutes to the hour - not that I record that!)

Coronation Street has a very random start time. The 8.30 editions sometimes start at nearly 8.28 but the 7.30 slot is more normal.

You cannot set a series link that has different padding for 2 separate editions

It is a lot of messing around to set padding for each show individually. It's far better to have a default setting.

Sky boxes drop the padding when you have clashes, and the V+HD box also does the same thing.

The TiVo box if it tries to drop the padding it goes too far and cuts off the last 2 mins of the first programme or the first 2 mins of the 2nd programme.

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All I can tell you is my experience; I rarely use padding and don't have problems.

The V+ handled padding way better than Tivo; a point I made several times before VM released Tivo when someone posted how Tivo did handle padding. But it was clear that Tivo would not be adopting the V+ method.

That is why when I got Tivo, I decided to try zero padding as the default and just add padding to the odd show and that method has worked for me.

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Agree.

I prefer padding because otherwise we end up missing bits of shows. (There is also the issue that the clock on the TiVo software is not matched exactly to the clock for TV broadcasts. A few seconds out.

But it doesn't cause a problem, only very rarely due to 3 tuners.

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On VM forum this afternoon:

Today we've made some changes to the packages some channels are available on, so those on the lower tiers can now start to enjoy the great content from:
Animal Planet (216)
Previously: L pack
Now: M+ pack
MTV (134)
Previously: L pack
Now: M+ pack
Nick Jnr (715)
Previously: XL pack
Now: L pack
Comedy Central +1 (133)
Previously: XL pack
Now: L pack

Are they preparing for something to happen in the XL package?

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Thanks that confirmed that Virgin Media has signed an new broadcasting deal with Viacom so look out for more channels from them to be added on Virgin soon.

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Woo Hoo! my thoughts precisely MB! :beer:

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I'm sure they would be very stupid to not get the remaining channels from Viacom from this deal, especially MTV HD, the picture quality on the SD channel is shocking

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I know! I went to channel 134 by accident (wanted to watch Comedy Central HD) and the picture quality was bloody awful! :bigcry:

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That will keep the doomsayers happy.:)

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I am working on an story for my blog about Comedy Central and Viacom Music Channels moving to new channel numbers on Virgin Media today.

Can anyone on the L package confirmed if H2, Bio, Nat Geo Wild, and CI is now broadcasting on the L Pack?

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On VM tv page for L package only H2 listed...

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Thanks for info - again.

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I have XL package so don't know about the other channels you are enquiring about MB

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If I don't have padding, at least 90% of the programmes miss the end.

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The following channels may launch soon on the XL Package:

• Comedy Central Extra +1*
• MTV HD*
• MTV LIVE*
• MTV MUSIC*
• Nickelodeon HD*
• Nick Jr. +1*
• Nat Geo Wild HD*

Rumours on DS Forum as they may also launch:

• Universal HD
• E! HD

*Not been confirmed as launching on Virgin Media by any insiders.

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Universal HD mentioned again,dare I get my hopes up :rolleyes:

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Come on old boy keep that chin up.:D

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My V+ sometimes gets confused with padding and this causes a clash. Sometimes deleting and re-adding planned recordings resolves this, othet times a manual recording has to be used.

I was rather hoping that if I got a TiVo that this problem would be a thing of the past :mad:

The value of music channels to the platform has dropped considerably. As people use sites like You Tube or the VM on demand music service, viewing figures have tumbled.

The only way that I think we will get them is if they are provided to VM for free or dirt cheap.

This would help the music channels regain some lost viewers.

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May List update - May 29th 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 following channels may launch soon on Virgin Media:
-The Active Channel.
-BET: Black Entertainment TV.
-BET: Black Entertainment TV +1.
-CI HD.
-CI +1.
-Comedy Central Extra +1.
-HISTORY HD.
-MTV CLASSIC.
-MTV HD.
-MTV LIVE.
-MTV +1.
-Nat Geo HD.
-Nickelodeon HD.
-Nick Jr.

=== May ===
No things are set to happen before Saturday...

=== 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.

=== 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/

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

==== See you later ===
List last updated on May 29th 2013.

Next update: On Monday - 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 LINKS ARE UNDER THE LINE. NEXT UPDATE WILL BE ON MONDAY.... MAYBE SOONER...

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Oh less of the old boy :D:D:D

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Universal HD as disappeared off your list all ready mb,now your just teasing me :erm:

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Sorry Howard but it was not meant in that way.:D

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All I posted early was 'Rumours on DS Forum as they may also launch'.

For an update on the NBC Universal HD Channels you will need to ask that poster on DS Forum who started this rumour months ago.

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Universal & Syfy on demand starts on Virgin next month, assuming NBCUni customer support wasn't lying.

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I know bud,love the banter:D

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Yer cheers bud,il believe It when I see it in regards universal HD.really miffed as to why we ain't seen it yet :confused:

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Nice!

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ESPN Classic on Demand to end on Friday.

ESPN Classic on Virgin on Demand will end this coming Friday.

When I was looking up ESPN Classic on Demand I found that nothing is listed to be shown after Friday.

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Seems Warner TV content all expires on Friday too... Any info on that?

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Warner TV on Demand also being removed from BT Vision on Friday.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...warner-tv.html

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Maybe something to do with these? They do however suggest the deals are for online content.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Net...ows,19457.html

http://corporate.blog.lovefilm.com/a...tribution.html

BT have made an announcement:

http://bt.custhelp.com/app/answers/d...from-bt-vision

Goodbye Warner TV by the looks of things. Haven't Virgin released anything about this at all?

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Well to be fair Virgin Media did not say anything until some weeks after ITV on Demand was remove (Not the catch up one).

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I see.

The guys over on the BT forums are suggesting Disney on demand in HD is replacing Warner TV on the BT platform from 01st June 2013.

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Well Universal and Syfy is set to be added to Virgin on Demand in June...

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Perhaps this will have Universal programmes in HD for those wanting the Universal HD channel?

Are there any instances where VM only carry the SD variant of a channel, but show it's HD content on VOD?

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Did ITV on demand continue on other platforms?

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Warner TV on demand being removed on Talk Talk too. Looks like the service is coming to an end for everyone.

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I asked him earlier in the month and he didn't have a further update, so I guess the rumour is still that they will be added in the coming months.

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Yeah, I'm not quite sure how much sense there would be in removing certain music channels, only to add them back at the next contract renewal. There's probably too many music channels around, all chasing the same audience.

Speaking of music channels, now that the MTV section of the music genre has been tidied up, it would be nice to see a similar move to tidy up the Box TV listings on the EPG.

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I must admit that the selection on Warner TV On Demand had become a bit stale as of late....

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A briefing has gone to all the call centres.

"For contractual reasons, Warner Bros. have elected to remove WarnerTV from Virgin Media’s TV On Demand Service with effect from Friday 31st May. "

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Sky Warner TV exclusive inc

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Same as ITV then, so Virgin Medias On Demand Library gets smaller and smaller, poor show VM.

That, plus the devaluing of the XL pack by the moving of channels from it to lower tiers, and soon to be lost ESPN is making XL looking like a less preferable choice for me anyway

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Well lets see what happens before August Paul as you never know what might happen.

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I see. Seems in line with what BT and Talk Talk are telling their customers.

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pigs might fly.

ps. The sky across the atlantic is clear

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Actually in my opinion I think a fair bit will happen on VM before August...

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Oh dear chap you must not get pessimistic so often.:D

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I'm not pessimistic. In 3 weeks I will have Sky.

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Good luck to you.:)

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An good information post now on my blog about what may happen in June.

Up to 14 new (To Virgin Media) channels may launch...

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...gin-media.html

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Would like to see History HD launch it would be a good edition to the lineup

I'm coming back to VM later this summer had enough of my picture breaking up every time its windy on Sky :mad:

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News about the BBC's Glastonbury coverage, including about what TiVo will get

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/lat...bury-2013.html

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Excellent news Ben.

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Just one of the many things Sky believe is better but apart from SA they have nothing else to offer to many people.

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Yes that would be a excellent addition.

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Confirmed: Virgin Media to broadcast Local TV on Virgin Channel 159.

The head of the London Evening Standard's TV channel 'London Live' has confirmed to the Westminster Media Forum on local media. "What "still needs to be resolved" is Virgin Media's offer of slot 159 on its TV service." Which he feels is too low down.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013...rgin-media-epg

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Considering how few viewers these local channels will get, it needs to go a lot lower down on the EPG than 159

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I am with the Head of London Live on this one.

Why give Local TV Channel 159 when Virgin Media have the following channels free (As of May 30th)?

-Channel 119
-Channel 120 and
-Channel 141.

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Because no-one wants it.

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MB - I'm assuming your entry for Nat Geo HD is actually meant to be Nat Geo Wild HD?

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Drama launches on Freeview on the 8th July. Any news about a Virgin Media launch yet? As it's a Freeview channel it might just turn up on Virgin, BT and SKY without any real prior notice.

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Looks like it'll be showing stuff like Poldark

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I don't think it's going to be a channel watched often in my house. Drama is being billed as ITV 3's biggest rival :td: Of course others may enjoy this type of programming.

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Period drama at his best.

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It will in our household as my family and l love period drama but each to their own tastes.

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Oops will fix it by end of week.

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That probably means Liverpool winning the league..period drama

:D sorry Den..that was too easy

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I think UKTV will axe Blighty to make way for Drama to launch on Virgin and Astra.

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I thought Drama was replacing dave ja vue?

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Heard a little rumour today regarding the Launch of Boxnation HD. I have no idea if Boxnation HD will launch on both Virgin and SKY however a September launch seems certain. If Boxnation secure the rights to show Mayweather Vs. Alvarez, on the 14th September, this will be the fight they use to drive the launch of their new HD channel.

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Yes - on Freeview.

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agreed it's not looking to good at the moment

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But a lot can change quickly in this game.

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Good luck to you. I had many problems with Sky both at home with my parents and also on my own when I moved out. Weather really affected my service (in both places), and BB was poor (although that was before Sky got BB.)

Anyway, if you are willing to risk the odd extra channel for the loss of signal (which could mean you not being able to watch the extra channels anyway), I respect your decision and wish you good luck:)

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Don't know how to add two quotes, but Paultrademark I am responding to your post too.

We do not know what Universal and SyFy are gonna add yet. We could get much higher quality programming form them over what ITV and Warners could offer. Law and Order (origianl and CI) would be good. I Don't know much about SYFY, but will see when it arrives.
Also VM have added lots of channels to the XL package this year, and I am confident more come with Liberty's takeover.

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A tad much to say no-one...

It hasn't launched yet. I think it will do better than many channels currently on VM...

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We had sky before. Only lost signal once in blue moon. We must be better sheltered.

We moving primarily because of cost.

Only for tv. Getting bt Internet. Which we never had prob with for decades either. Just moved to Virgin for cost in 2009.

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Whoops, I now remember you saying you were getting BB from BT, and your cost savings.:erm: Apologies:(

Wow, you were/are clearly in a good place Sky! Saying that though, I am in a prime location for fantastic VM services and even if my landlord allowed me me to have Sky, due to the bad experiences, I simply would not risk it again!
You are a shining example of people who choose the best deal for them, not just choosing a specific supplier and beating their drum:)

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Now been fixed.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...gin-media.html

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There are a lot that do that.

Mainly it is a hard core of Virgin broadband customers who won't change...and for sky..tv customers who think the same

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Mad Dogs S3 EP1 is available to view on Skys OD service , last time Sky did this was with Hannibal and it was also available on VM's Sky On Demand service so worth a look to see if its on for anyone interested.

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June's Virgin Media channel list now online:

http://www.virginmedia.com/customers...nnel-guide.pdf

Still has RTE Radio in all areas on Virgin Channel 917*.

*RTE Radio is only broadcasting in old Telewest areas - as of May 30th.

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Nah, only S1&2 on Virgin at the moment.

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Only in SD though

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tbh don't think we'll change back now in a hurry. It's a lot of hassle having to change. and unless there's a big saving (which at full price new deal will still be less than was b4)

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I made the plunge for BT...but I can live with 18mths contract, and can always switch back to sky for broadband.

For tv..not found anyone yet other than sky...but who knows

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Nice, do you know if there is an air date for the new series?

Scratch that question, have found it! Looking forward to that bad boy starting again:-)

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Starts this tues.

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Thanks coulsontom, I was clearly posting my edit when you replied:)

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Any latest news about more Viacom channels coming soon ie MTV classic

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Hopefully as a new deal seems to have been signed with Viacom we might well see in the future MTV Classic, MTV HD, MTV Live, & MTV +1.

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Yes one would hope that they won't be too long in arriving.

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This is what MB thinks might or will launch in June (from his blog http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/ )

The Active Channel
BET: Black Entertainment TV
BET: Black Entertainment TV +1
CI HD
CI +1
Comedy Central Extra +1
HISTORY HD
MTV CLASSIC
MTV HD
MTV LIVE
MTV +1
Nat Geo Wild HD
Nickelodeon HD
Nick Jr, +1

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Yes History HD would be nice.

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I'd be happy with any of the +1 channels, would make my scheduling easier

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Matter of opinion, yes only if you don't have a TiVo or V+ also programmes are so repeated though out the week it is easy to catch up!

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It is easy to catch up, but why should people have to wait a couple of days after the episode is first shown though? If VM have the space to launch the channels, (which they clearly do) what is the problem? I rarely use them myself, but when I do need them, I am glad they are available.

If the problem lies with VM not launching "popular" channel(s) (I can only think of Sky Atlantic and now BT Sport), there must be reasons we have not got them yet. The same goes for the HD variants.

Surely people who find the +1 channels useful should not be made to wait until the "popular" channel(s) are launched?

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I don't see the benefit of +1 channels when you have recording facility. I've used a +1 channel perhaps about 3 times in my life.

People seem to be obsessed about new channels as tho its fantastic. Its rubbish unless they actually show anything good (or indeed new as +1 is the same channel as the -1)

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coulsontom, l agree with what you say, It always appears to me that when you have +1 channels, its classed as a NEW CHANNEL, which it is not.

I can never understand if we are supposed to be competition for Sky or the other broadcastors out there, then VM must have the same channels as Sky. And other members will say, we have to wait till contracts run there course - absolute rubbish.

What the problem is, is that VM want channels on the cheap, whereas at the end of the day its us that end up paying for it.
Like BT Sports, if WE have to pay for it, then so be it.

I just feel sorry for all the customers that live in flats that cannot get dishes, I can always laugh when l go round Hounslow and see tower blocks with Dishes outside peoples windows, on the 8th or 12th floot or sometimes higher - goes to think, what they think of VM doesn't it.

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So, the problem is that VM want to make you pay the least amount possible? They should stop worring about that, get the channels for whatever the broadcaster wants, than then immediately pass it onto the customers?

Or, you know, the tower blocks don't have cable anyway, so they are forced to get satellite?

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

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

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It is not technically a new channel Arthur you are right.

Your statement is rather an odd one in my eyes. You say VM should have the same channels as Sky, but always come across as angry, upset or frustrated when they launch the +1 channels or the niche foreign channels, VM clearly can't win in your eyes. Perhaps when/if VM get Sky Atlantic, you will finally be happy. It would please me to hear that:) You mention the contracts and it being a rubbish excuse. Contracts are legally binding and companies will be sued for breaching them.

The good people of Hounslow probably own their flats and therefore are allowed to put dishes up. IF I wanted a Sky dish, and I don't, my landlord will simply tell me no.

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Or Arthur just loves to vent...sympathetic to that...I like a good vent occasionally :)

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[QUOTE=colin25;35578426]Or Arthur just loves to vent...sympathetic to that...I like a good vent occasionally :)[/QUOTE]

Me too but i prefer to be at a cold vent. I love Vents :D:D:D

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Well we all have different opinions and there's nothing wrong with that.:)

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

Whole Home DVR

• Watch recorded shows on any TV in the house – all from a single DVR.
• Six times the program storage space of our Standard DVR.
• Switch rooms and keep watching. Pause your recorded show in one room and resume watching it in another.
• Pause live TV in any room.
• No more arguing over what to watch. Watch different live or recorded shows in different rooms all at the same time.

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What an impressive channel line-up. There would be no moans in this household if Liberty Global can supply something like that especially with the advanced viewing options. Wishful thinking I know.

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