Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Baby TV was a standalone bolt-on channel before the Kids Pack existed, so it still might be.

Surprised it isn't closing, don't Disney own it these days?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I understand it's a premium channel on Virgin but in the Kids pack on Sky. I don't think there would be any benefit to Disney in removing a premium lullaby channel from other platforms.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Cartoon Network HD has since been removed from my boxes.

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Maybe Baby TV will be axe as TV Channel when Nat Geo and Nat Geo Wild is closing.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Oh no i dont expect the rule to change of RAW/Smackdown being added on the network for four weeks to give the tv rights importance.

But as a streaming platform having the wwe network content would be attractive for DAZN and WWE are looking at making deals.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Again as i've already told you, DAZN have zero interest in WWE at this stage.
If anything WWE would go back to SKY and even they aren't that interested, WWE isn't the draw it used to be.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Hope the WWE don't pick ITV - Look that the joke of the deal AEW got with them.

I can see Discovery or Premier Sports going after the WWE.

With Sky UK coping their sister network Sky Germany by getting the rights to AEW.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Before everyone speculates to death, we've still no official confirmation that a deal between DAZN and BT has been done.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Seen rumours that BT results for set to be revealed Tomorrow (November 4th).

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

It's done.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Any proof?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Movies 24 may close in 2022.

My sources has told me "The future of Movies 24 has got an question mark over it but no decision has been made on it as of yet."

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I'd rebrand it as Sky Cinema Mix (with better films)

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Yeah one sec i'll just post the contract shall i like?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Tomorrow does look a good day for a deal or no deal with DAZN to be announced, for as Media Boy has mentioned, Q2 2021/22 results will be announced by BT.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

They could just sell the Movies24 channels, though I can't see it happening.

The type of films they show are frowned upon by many, but there is still an audience, I know someone who has significant periods of watching a lot of it. Most of their content doesn't seem to have a UK outlet elsewhere, aside from the odd bit on Channel 5 daytime. There's an audience and library of content out there for whoever picks it up, should Movies24 close. Whereas the Christmas movie content that boosts their ratings significantly (relatively speaking) every year would be a natural fit for the Great! Movies Christmas channel during its yearly rebrand, Great! doesn't have a "TV movie" channel during the rest of the year anymore as it used to years ago in a previous incarnation.

Given many of the Sky-branded entertainment genre-named channels have similarly low ratings, and they are unlikely to shut those down any time soon, they may just rebrand the main Movies24 as Sky Romance & Mystery and close the Movies24+ channel.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Media Boy Sources has just told Media Boy HQ that DAZN wants to give away BT Sport's WWE rights off their books as DAZN are more interested in UFC.

But I have been told that ViacomCBS are looking into taking over the rights from BT Sport.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Sarcastic replies like that do no good - if people state things it is reasonable for others to ask for proof of what is obviously their opinion not fact.

Others are saying it may be announced tomorrow or in the near future.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Legendkiller2k knows things through work that they cannot talk about. They may have assumed that was widely known on this forum in that case and they were being asked to reveal something that would risk their employment.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

As are 99% of statements posted here ...... In my opinion:dunce:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I never said tomorrow though all i said was "it's done."
I have to be very careful what i say and yes i'm sarcastic.

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To add... If i was to "such and such is launching on this day" then something happens that delays the launch it makes me look aight plonker, this is why i never reveal days because things can change and i hope i have built up a trust with fellow posters on here and i wouldn't want to betray that trust by giving a date only for it not to happen on that date.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

So channel 5? ViacomCBS are basically channel 5 over here?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Channel 5 group already show weekly WWE programming in the UK after BT Sport have aired it - so would be an amendment to an existing rights deal.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

We have just found the following on the Ofcom web site

Licensee for Baby TV is Baby Network Limited

So maybe that why Disney did not axe Baby TV when the Disney was being axe early this year.

Also Nat Geo Channels has no License listed on Ofcom web site....

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Baby TV was inherited by Disney via the transfer and purchase of a majority of the 21st Century Fox assets, it's an international feed (hence why it hasn't closed) now broadcast from Spain, the licence was handed back in December 2020, before the Brexit transition period ended. Other reasons why it hasn't closed is because it's not a mainline Disney asset, has a different business model, and in many cases, requires a premium subscription.

http://mavise.obs.coe.int/q/ondemand/Baby%20TV

The same above for National Geographic and National Geographic Wild, which now broadcasts from Spain since December 2020.

The channels are probably still managed from London, as playout can be managed remotely.

http://mavise.obs.coe.int/q/ondemand...graphic?page=2

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

According to BT's CEO, the DAZN deal isn't done.
https://www.tvbeurope.com/business/b...sport-sell-off

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Info we had said "it's done." i'm just going by what came on our systems in work.
I'm off work until Monday now so when i get in Monday i will defo recheck that information and post what i can.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Maybe it down to paperwork still to be sign by BT and DAZN.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Some news that won't excite many. BBC is now listing BBC Alba HD being on Virgin Media

Although this is not the case at the moment it looks like it is happening soon, it currently remains SD

I noticed BBC Parliament is still listed as SD only.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/reception/help...hannel-numbers

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Could be or even it could be a case of i mis-read the information which if i did ofcourse i'd hold my hands up to it, we'll find out Monday when i'm back in the office.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I am starting to feel

-BBC One English areas HD
-BBC Alba HD
-BBC Parliament HD

may launch on Astra UK and Virgin Media in January 2022 to time in with the relaunch of BBC Three HD.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Well Richard reposted somewhere the other day that North West Tonight (I think) said on-air they were HD on Sky Glass and iPlayer now and it would be Early 2022 on Satellite and Freeview. So that fits with that.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

According to this report, discussions are continuing.

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2021...ions-continue/

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Yeah got a feeling i mis-read the document we got and put 2+2 together and came up with 10 lol, will defo recheck the document on Monday though.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Business pages this mornings Telegraph

"BT said talks over a potential sale of sports television arm BT Sport were continuing"

So definitely not a done deal - although a change of some sort could still happen.

Interestingly, I presume Sky could bid if they wanted as 1 of the packages being owned by Prime would probably still satisfy the conditions.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I suspect it’s very much a done deal in principle it’s just ironing out the details. DAZN are desperate to enter the market and their relative flop to date in Italy demonstrates more than ever that taking ownership of an incumbent with a strong, cross platform presence is the only way a business model will be viable for some time to come.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

The devil is always in the detail - if they can't agree details then their will be no deal.

Having said that I suspect a deal will be done - just not as yet.

Totally agree with the last sentence - but don't expect OB to:D

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Why are they still adding rights

https://www.bt.com/sport/cricket/the...tional-cricket

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Why would they not keep acquiring sports content? It's still an ongoing proposition and if they do sell or partner with someone (or keep if no buyer is found) they want to ensure they retain their sub base and have a strong and broad portfolio to get as much as they want for it…

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Because talks are still ongoing and rights will continue to be retained, also renewing rights etc keeps BTsport attractive to potential buyers.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

If you look on Digital Bit Rates today it look like Virgin has removed over 50 channels.


NOTE: They been remove due to DBR (Cable) has not updated since October 25th.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

ITV and Virgin Media have signed a new 5-year deal.
https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/vmo2-secur...d-iptv-service

Things that stood out to me in the article:
- full integration of ITV Hub
- programme start-over and cloud recording in the future
- VM's new IPTV service fully launching "early 2022"

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ITV Press Release regards it.
https://www.itv.com/presscentre/pres...l-partnership#

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Interesting, thanks for sharing. Two things also stood out for me:

1. "A range of new features including programme start over and cloud recording will also be introduced for some Virgin TV customers in future."
2. "ITV will also be able to offer linear addressable advertising via IP delivery through the Planet V platform."

So:
1. Cloud recording is on its way for some channels.
2. Does this mean VM's IPTV service can tailor ads to its customers when they are watching linear channels?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

That's the way I interpreted it. Isn't this what that that Ad Smart thing introduced a few years back does on existing boxes though? It was only for channels that opted in though, ITV decided to start its own version.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Thanks, I didn't pay much attention until now and assumed that was just for catch-up TV not linear TV. Interesting.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Does that include 5.1 instead of ancient crappy stereo?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

No

https://www.itv.com/terms/articles/viewerservices

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Ever since Surround Sound TVs came out the sound mixes on shows have made hearing the TV a nightmare, things get made assuming you have the latest high end cinema equipment and it sounds awful on all other equipment. The mix is always poor, the balance is all wrong, and you can't hear the dialogue over the other sounds, or the music is 10x louder than the dialogue.

At least with stereo they know everyone has two speakers, the problem is that they may broadcast stereo, but they don't mix the sound to get the best out of it. Stereo isn't the problem, it's the way the makers have assembled the audio.

Proper 5.1 is great, don't get me wrong, most people don't have the right set-up.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Will this new deal see Virgin Media axe all ITV SD Channels from the network????

Here is my own view: https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...2-signing.html

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Read it twice still none the wiser :erm:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Story on Media Boy Blog has been updated.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Media Boy Sources reveal "done deal" with Disney to launch Disney+ on Virgin Media UK.

Media Boy Sources also says the Disney+ app is ready to go with the hold up being at the Virgin Media end for them to press the button to launch on V6 and TV360 boxes.

Full story on Media Boy Blog at: https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...veal-done.html

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Would that be the same button press that is holding up the launch of Sky Sports UHD

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

There have been several Sky UHD streams testing on Satellite for a while now.

Jimbo did an updated post (covering various things, not just UHD) on the Digital Spy forum Sky news thread this morning.
https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...mment_99919730

Maybe it's Sky that's not yet providing, even for themselves, what VM signed up for?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

This is Virgin media though so if they say "just got to push the button" or "coming soon" you can prob expect it 10 years later lol.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

A story I posted last night has since been found out to be fake news (We use an new source).

I am really very sorry about that.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Handy hint - try to have two separate sources* before you publish.

*and that doesn’t mean one quoting another, but two separate independent sources.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Getting a single source is difficult enough, getting two sources to agree with each other is a pretty tall order.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Well, otherwise it's a rumour, not breaking news...

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

The retirement of the V+ has been mentioned recently, but this is the first time I've heard a time. The end of this month.

https://rxtvinfo.com/2021/virgin-med...re-old-v-boxes

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

That sounds familiar

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

It depends on the source and their connections to the industry. It's always best to treat "breaking news" as a rumour, however reliable, simply because plans can change at the last minute.

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Rxtvinfo are a bit late with that one. Retiring old Liberate based hardware should allow Virgin to remove the obsolete infrastructure still used to support it.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

It seems odd they are replacing obsolete boxes with V6s, which I don't think are provided for new installs any more. Maybe it's a way of reusing older V6 hardware given the chip shortages.

I'm not sure what you mean by this. As far as I'm aware, this is actually the first public report about what the information channel has been added for.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Well my memory clearly ain't quite what is was for dates. :D

Ta BenMcr.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

There is an existing process to swap a V box for TiVo or V6 without disrupting the bundle or contract that's been in place since the replacement activity started.

That doesn't exist for Virgin TV 360.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

What I mean is, the end of service slates were added to the EPG of the relevant boxes on the 1st November, it has taken until the 17th for rxtvinfo to report this. I can't say I'm surprised, it's not really "big news".

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

My late dad box was swap from V+ box to TiVo in April 2019. Information appeared in early March 2019 but I was banned from phoning Virgin up for two weeks to let him watch his John Wayne films. Then he forgot his PIN to order an new box so we has to wait an other week to get his PIN via Royal Mail before we try again. We has to try two times as Virgin forgot to put his PIN on the letter of the first one.:D

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Information was added to my blog about on November 1st telling everyone about V+ box being removed from November 30th.

https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...t-to-move.html

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Both my 360 boxes have received the 4.36 software update overnight. No obvious changes that I can see but I will explore later.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Breaking News (information received this morning): 14 new service labels have been added to the SDT, all labelled "BBC One HD" and set initially to channel 108. I've been told that, at the moment, none of these name the region in the service label and they haven't yet been added to the NIT, so it isn't possible to guess the regions at this stage. These changes are thought to be the start of preparations for the addition of the BBC One HD English regions. (SID 10178 to 10191).

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

They must be testing BBC One London in one of the SID you have listing as far as I know BBC One only have 13 channels only broadcasting in SD right now.

They are:
-BBC One East [East] (East of England)
-BBC One East [West] (Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and parts of Buckinghamshire)
-BBC One East Mids (East Midlands of England.)
-BBC One NE & C (North East of England and Cumbria)
-BBC One North West (North West of England)
-BBC One Oxford (Oxfordshire & Parts of Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire)
-BBC One South (South of England)
-BBC One South East (Kent and East Sussex)
-BBC One South West (South West of England)
-BBC One West (West of England)
-BBC One West Mids (West Midlands of England)
-BBC One Yorks (Yorkshire and North Midlands)
-BBC One East Yorks & Lin (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire)

Or am I missing an area?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Yes, I guess so. The existing service data will be used to preserve recordings for a while, so London will need a new service-id. There is a London SD region at the moment as the HD service has no regional content. Also, at some point additional services will be needed for overlap areas.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Digital Spy Forum is reporting that Zee TV are restarting tests for Zee TV HD over on Sky Digital.

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...mment_99981451

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Here a wee update on BBC One HD English regions from epsilon via DS Forum.

See post 7144: https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...mment_99996348

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Now confirmed that BBC Three will return as broadcast channel in early February 2022.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20...eens-confirmed

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Media Mole are reporting that BBC Three will launch on Virgin Media UK on February 1st.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

It was in the OFCOM documentation.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Is media mole your pet?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Forgot to post link: https://www.mediamole.co.uk/entertai...ry_471084.html

Media Mole is own by the founder of DS Forum.

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Just been reading that the OFCOM documentation in full.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

And a few months on, they'll be closing everything again. They don't seem to like having firm plans. ;)

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I saw the following link on Bizasia yesterday “ZEE-Sony merger in final stages”:

https://www.bizasialive.com/punit-go...-final-stages/

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I see that you have posted the following today on DS Forum:

Maybe the 34 unknown channels are for the BBC One HD and BBC Three launch???

BBC Three HD (February 1st 2022).
-Ofcom wants Virgin Media UK to BBC Three HD launch on Virgin Channel 108 (In England and Northern Ireland only).
-Ofcom wants Virgin Media UK to launch BBC Three HD on Virgin Channel 124 (In Scotland and Wales only).

For BBC Three to launch in Scotland and Wales on Virgin Channel 124 I feel the following channels may move:

-GOLD HD - from Virgin UK Channel 124 to Virgin UK Channel 125.
-W - from Virgin UK Channel 125 to Virgin UK Channel 126.
-Ailbi - from Virgin UK Channel 126 to Virgin UK Channel 127.
-Dave - from Virgin UK Channel 127 to Virgin UK Channel 128.
-Really - from Virgin UK Channel 128 to Virgin UK Channel 172.
-TLC +1 - from Virgin UK Channel 172 to Virgin UK Channel 173.
-ID +1 - from Virgin UK Channel 173 to Virgin UK Channel 213.
-Quest +1 - from Virgin UK Channel 213 to Virgin UK Channel 214.
-DMAX +1 - from Virgin UK Channel 214 to Virgin UK Channel 215.

Also I feel the following areas need tiny up (In my view):

-Entertainment (I would move all Entertainment channnel down to sit beside their sister channels (Like E4 HD and More4) and move rest down and also merge with Lifestyle):
-Factual (Move channels down the wee bit by 11 numbers to start with Eden on Channel 261 making more room for Entertainment and Lifestyle channels):
-Lifestyle:
-Kids (After Channel 708):
-Shopping (Move to Channel 761 to make room for more kids channels to launch):
-International (After Channel 816):

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

No idea about the gap but I won't lose any sleep over it. I don't know why they would need 2 more versions of BBC One South East anyway. As I understand it, they already have a version set up for channel 858 and really shouldn't need 2 more of the same. Maybe they will be changed to something else later?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

News received this morning:

The enforced obsolescence of old Liberate based hardware has been completed, with all remaining channels (BBC One (101), BBC Two (102), ITV/STV/UTV HD (103), ITV/UTV SD (113), Channel 4 or 4HD (104 or 108) and Channel 5 HD (105) now hidden from the EPG. The "Important Information" slate has moved from channel 100 to 101 and the message now reads: "This Virgin Media service is no longer supported". The slate formerly on channel 114 has now been hidden from all boxes.

The CNN International placeholder (to preserve recordings) has been removed.

BBC One HD regions started to be added to the PMT, all are now marked as encrypted. The PMT points to the existing BBC One HD video and audio stream (PIDs). Regions appear to be ordered in the same sequence as the SD versions but as the services still haven't been added to the NIT, this isn't conclusive at the moment.

And finally, the news everyone has been waiting for, the Nick Jr PAW Patrol pop-up has reverted to Nick Jr Too.:D

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused: :confused::confused::confused:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Basically all V boxes no longer work at all, CNN recordings won't be playable and work has started for the BBC One HD regions.

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Also All4 is now on the 360 boxes.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Thank you. You know you should never go in to politics. Far to clear and straightforward answers :D

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Now that All4 is there everyone will start moaning they can’t fast forward the ads.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Yeah, it does really need a dummies guide to...
but I just posted the info as I received it. :D

However, most of it should be fairly clear if you have been following the thread. Funnily enough, most of the tech. details posted elsewhere have been removed. :p

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Does anyone know if this is in HD or SD?

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Do you mean this forum, or the internet in general? With many things I find it's the latter.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

All4 is in HD on the 360, currently in SD on the V6.

Integration with the 360 search for All4 isn't current available but I'd expect it'll be available at some point.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Good news indeed about HD.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

All I mean is that most of the uber-techy details were stripped out for the forum reports. Normally, the info is posted on DS Forum, which has more users interested in the technical aspects. It was posted here, largely because it is getting difficult to see any technical data while the Virgin monitor at digitalbitrate.com is offline. Also because CF posters are reposting the DS Forum posts anyway.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Thanks for clarifying.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Just seen the following over on DS Forum posted by kriZbii:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Sorry but having read this a number of times it was as clear as mud .:erm:

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I have and it was clear as mud . Guess something had gone off . But after reading three or so times., I was not at sure what the point of this information was. So yet again thanks to ben :)

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Basically, it's for people who are interested in that type of information. I wouldn't expect everyone to be interested and, clearly, you aren't. Nobody is forcing you to read it. Feel free to just get on with whatever it is you come here for. :D

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Discovery now attempting to derail DAZN’s £600m buyout of BT Sport.

https://www.ft.com/content/33f4b1f5-...5-4375c3393c93

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Not having a subscription to the times I can't read it so no idea of the contents

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

Copy the headline on the page into Google search click it and you should be able to read.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

I noticed yesterday the new interface for BBC iPlayer had launched on VM. Main difference: the menus are on the left instead of on top.

VM has been missing on DigitalBitRate for a wee while now, but it has now returned. I'm assuming this is related to the TV outage last week. I wouldn't be surprised if it disappears again. I can see a new BBC 1HD on the regional multiplex, so that's likely preparation on VM for English regions finally getting HD version.
https://www.digitalbitrate.com/dtv.p...iste=2&lang=en

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
 

As you can see from that, using the same video PID & audio PID as the original service. Simply allocating a unique service ID number for each BBC region. As you say, and as I have posted previously, prep work for adding BBC One HD regions in England. 10180 will be for the north west.

As far as I know, its reappearance isn't connected to the outage.