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Cheers for your reply. i pre-registered to get the speed upgrade?? I think the only thing i've done is to get an update for a speed increase?? I was on medium broadband and that was fast enough???

So my monthly bill will have gone up from something i've clicked possibly online accidentally months ago???

BenMCR- just been in touch with my mum and she called up to have a whine about the bill so we've got a bit off and theyve knocked us up to faster internet. No idea how my mum managed to do that! I should have asked her first before cableforum haha

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Happened to me bud got no email but i've gone from 30mb to 50mb.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Yep my broadband has been "supercharged to 100Mb, live in the G64 area near Glasgow

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Evening all, hope you're all well. Not been on here for a while, what's been going on? Any news? :)

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Nothing really as Virgin TV has gone into hibernation and ones not sure when it will awake again.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Actually it's not been made clear at all. There is an understanding as to the importance of content but a preference to buy it in rather than produce it or bid for it. However a tie up with Discovery could fit that bill.

With Liberty Global a major stakeholder in Discovery a deal giving the latter a UK platform and guareentee subscription base could be mutually beneficial and have a compound benefit for Liberty.

Discovery focusing on content, Virgin focusing on distribution. I'm thinking high speed delivery of 4K content.

Maybe optimistic but to say not in a million years is a little OTT.

On the other side of the coin a tie up with Sky (or BT) would be interesting as it could be a way of Liberty applying pressure via Discovery ensuring VM get access to content.

on other matters for us XL customers enjoying BT Sport it's great to see that BT have got the first picks of the new rugby European Champions Cup starting next season.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rug...xt-season.html

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

You missed it mate everyone who was on the forums yesterday got given a new car by the staff at CF :p:
in reality - no news at the moment just mumours about on demand content.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Not had mine still 0n 60.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Ott

wtf?

BTW Monday January 3rd does not happen until 2022.

Coming soon LOL.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

we had a letter saying we were being upgraded later in the year from
120mb to 157mb + we would be notified - does this mean a new modem Ben?

sorry not tv talk

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Unless you've got a VMNG300 on 120Mbit, then no it won't mean a new modem

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

That was not supposed to be a serious remark, theone. ;)

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Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, Vince!

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Who on earth (bar being out and about) would prefer watching TV / Films / Videos on a mobile device?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Not l.:nono::nono:

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Most wouldn't including me but let's not forget it has many worthwhile uses for instance commuting to work , flights abroad , business trips away , I've seen many without multiroom say they've viewed shows/movies whilst in bed.

The mobile features are part and parcel of most OTT services many of which feature facilities that store your progress allowing you to continue were you left off on another device. Netflix is a perfect example you can watch on the TV to a particular point in a show and then continue were you left off on your iPad on your business trip or commute etc.

Sky Go extra has now made the mobile offering even more flexible by allowing you to use it on 4 devices and allowing you to download content to tablets/smart phones to consume on the go without the need for a internet connection. The Sky Go extra product is another source of income for Sky at £5 or included with multiroom.

The mobile products we see today from the likes of VM , Sky , Netflix , Amazon etc are just the start with plenty more to come. I think second screen will become bigger allowing supplemental features for instance watch a movie and have the tablet companion give you additional info ie director , actors etc without the need to open apps like IMDB. Sky already have companion apps for F1 , Football , Golf allowing you to see replays , highlights , teams , stats and social media comments.

Another very useful feature will be the ability to stream STB recordings to your tablet/smartphone.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Rumour which i'm putting down as wishful thinking by a source but you never know.
BEINSports looking to launch in UK. If launched it would be available on all platforms via a subscription.

Make of that what you will as i said i think it's just wishful thinking personally.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

know they show Saturday 3pm kick off games if comes to uk that's will not happen here

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I would imagine that will depend on the Premier League rights bidding war that is due to take place later on in the year. BT and Sky are not going to let these go without a fight

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I can see 3pm kick offs being available in either the next our the subsequent Premier League rights round as a way of combatting the internet streamers and the threat of the European common market. We're one of the only countries that still bothers with the ban. I'm sure some of the extra revenue could filter into the Football League, since they'd have the only obvious objection.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Not another sports channel, far too much football on offer already

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

It'd be a 3pm blackout or most likely if it did come to uk it'd prob be a completely different schedule to their normal feed.

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I think a couple of others will enter the bidding war too. I've seen bits and bobs around the net about Discovery going to bid and Aljazera (however it's spelt lol).

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Hmm, a pretty unattractive and crowded marketplace at the moment with operators like Premier Sports, EuroSport and ITV being caught in the crossfire between Sky Sports and BT Sport.
The rumour I heard sometime back was that Setanta was up for sale and was talking to beINSport. However, Setanta has operations in Eurasia, Australia and Asia and sold its African arm to Fox (who held a pre-existing 24% stake) so the discussions could easily have referred to any one of these entities and not Setanta Ireland.
I'm sure I also read that BT Sport and beINSport were talking about some kind of collaboration, I think that was around the time that Andy Gray commented on the FA Cup for BT.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

The last thing we need is another subscription sports channel.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

But will it be under the same deal as Netflix ie possibly a free introductory trial then the same ongoing monthly costs as normal Amazon customers pay ?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

+1.

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Highly likely one would say MM.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I know you get a 30 day free trial already, i think that's all it'll be tbh mate.

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That could be where it's come from then 1Andrew1 BT and BeINsport collaborating.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Been told that VM are in talks with Cirkus for British and Nordic VOD content. ITV recently bought a stake in them too. The TV companies certainly see VOD as a key growth area.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

GTV launches on June 2nd.

STV announces new Glasgow city TV channel will launch this June on Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media.

STV Glasgow will be on air every day from 12pm until 12am, with an entertaining mix of news and features with a live and interactive format that will encourage viewers to get involved.argest city. We want to celebrate everything that’s great about Glasgow and reflect what is happening in this truly unique city each day.

http://shows.stv.tv/talk-tv/269917-s...nch-this-june/

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Al Jazeera Sports are now beIN Sport after re-branding last year.

It's going to be a fascinating tender process with Disney/Europsort, BT and Sky and beIN Sport all reported to be interested.

I read on another forum that beIN Sport did consider a bid last time but for reasons unknown didn't.

I think the Premier League will make more games available currently each game is worth £6-8m on average and conservative estimates say this is will at the very least hit £8 to 12m a game next time.

Aside from holidays and midweek, there are 23 rounds with 4 televised games and 10 rounds with 5. I would be not be surprised for that to change to 25 - 30 rounds with 5 next time.

As to 3pm Saturday games, 32 of those would be worth £260 to £380m a year. I expect it will be down to the FA as it is they who insist on the blackout to protect lower leagues. If the PL agree to subsidize lower league clubs with part of the extra windfall then it might happen.

As to the impact on VM who knows, could be better could be worse, depends on if you want to watch every game. Personally a couple of games at the weekend is my limit and if I have more choice then maybe it will be okay. I'd pay an extra £12 (more if decent picks) a month to beIN or Eurosport for a second weekly game (in HD) but not the extra £25 pm for Sky Sports 1 HD.

This is what happened last time if you are interested:-

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Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Has anybody in London had London Live added to their EPG yet?

If so, could you please take out your card from the box and let us know if you can still view the channel (this will show if the channel is Free To Air or not).

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

From Virgin Media Changelog:

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I'm in London area and just had a look at London live on ch.159 and if you take the card out it just freezes

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I've got it. What a bizarre mix of programming! Tomorrow has Trigger Happy tv, followed by the first ever episode of London's Burning (1988 - blimey!), then later a documentary about the London Underground and Peep Show.

How does that compare with the other local channels for local people?

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Look like a real 'Channel 6' - Estuary TV and Mustard TV only shows things make by them.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Just had a look nothing on the EPG yet, I'm just outside M25

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What a complete waste of money this Local TV is , can anyone try and explain the reasoning behind having it ?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Cartoon Network Too to stop broadcasting tonight?

Overnights.tv is reporting that Cartoon Network Too will stop broadcasting at the end of the broadcast day on 31st March 2014 on Virgin Channel 705.

http://overnights.tv/public/content/News.aspx

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

+1

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+2

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Well where else can you see Trigger Happy TV?

Connection by Elastica as the theme and Dom Joly with a massive mobile phone! What's not to like?!

Feeling really sorry for those Estuary guys!

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

DS Forum says Cartoon Network Too will be axe and space reuse for Cartoon Network +1 from about 3am tonight.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...2&postcount=40

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Yup on my EPG on Sky it looks like it does indeed become CN+1

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

It's available on these headends:
Croydon
Hersham
Hayes
Watford
Haringey
Seven Kings
Bromley
Lewisham


You want timeshifts too? :shocked:

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Thanks, it looks like it's not FTA then. It's FTV on Sky, but there are differing reports as to whether it can be viewed via 'other channels' off the EPG outside London.

I can't find a link to the channel on the London Live website, is there one? :confused:

It was Hunts vanity project and is a real waste of money at a time of austerity :mad:

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Maybe Premier Sports takeover!

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I tuned my Sky+HD box to London Live via other channels off the EPG and I'm up north , not something I'll be bothering with though a few minutes was enough.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Good shout.

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April List update - April 1st update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV and SmallWorld networks.

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA OR SMALLWORLD SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

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=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media or Smallworld ===
???. ??th. (Put channel here) is having an freeview to all (Put package info here) ?? package on Virgin Channel ??? right now until 6am on (Put end date here).

=== April ===
1st. Cartoon Network Too closes on Virgin Channel 705 and Smallworld Channel 602.
1st. Cartoon Network +1 launches at 2.55am on Virgin Channel 705 and Smallworld Channel 602.
14th. Sky Movies Greats rebrand as Sky Movies Superhero on Virgin Channel 410 and Smallworld Channel 309.
14th. Sky Movies Greats HD rebrand as Sky Movies Superhero HD on Virgin Channel 440 and Smallworld Channel 337.
27th. Sky Movies Superhero rebrand as Sky Movies Greats on Virgin Channel 410 and Smallworld Channel 309.
27th. Sky Movies Superhero HD rebrand as Sky Movies Greats HD on Virgin Channel 440 and Smallworld Channel 337.

=== May ===
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=== June ===
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=== August ===
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=== September ===
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=== October ===
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=== November ===
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=== December ===
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=== By 2015 ===
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=== Autumn 2015 ===
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-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media and Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Virgin Media and Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add an extra hour per day (to 8pm) to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media and Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Bristol hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV Channels may also launch on Smallworld in some areas.

=== Unknown dates ===
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-Media Boy HQ has seen info that says an TV Channel is set to be close by it owner on Virgin Media.
-Rumours has reappeared that Sky to close Sky Livingit and Sky Livingit +1.
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.
-Virgin Media may renumber all of the Smallworld channel numbers.

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Documentaries:
-History HD**
-Nat Geo Wild HD**
-CI HD**

Lifestyle:
-Travel Channel +1*
-Food Network +1*
-Ideal Extra*
-Fashion TV**

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

Music:
-MTV Classic***
-Channel AKA*
-Now Music*

News:
-CCTV News*
-Sky News HD**

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD**

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD**

Specialist:
-EWTN**

Radio:
-UCB Ireland**

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Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Timeshift channels are perfectly fine in our household SP unless a TiVo STB suddenly appeared with 6 tuners.:hyper::Yes:

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Purely a Conservative desire to have local TV services that aren't supplied by the BBC, ITV having already axed most of that side.

At least Channel One when that operated was doing something a bit different and invested in local news gathering. London Live seems to be generic lifestyle / entertainment news fluff and old TV shows that regularly recycle on existing channels or on-demand.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

After seeing the schedule and viewer reports of it so far, i'm no longer bothered about receiving it.

As you say it's just fluff and I can't see why encryption was neccessary, most of the bought in stuff has already been repeated to death and broadcast FTA anyway!

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I can receive London Live on Freeview, and I live in the Thames Valley.

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They work quite well in the US.

The idea I think is to provide an alternative to the BBC for local programming. They need to add other programmes to it to draw in the audience and boost advertising revenue. Should get better with time.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

London Live looks nothing like Local TV in the US , over the years I've spent enough time in the USA to know that local news is the lifeblood of their Local TV channels in fact local live news , weather and sport represent at least two thirds of the daily schedule.

Anyone know why Cartoon Network Too has been replaced with CN+1 channel?
Always thought CNToo was a separate channel?
Thinking about it I suppose, TCM2 went the same way.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I do not know but maybe it due to low viewing numbers.

barb says it only got 0.1%.

Cartoonito got 0.1%
TCM got 0.2%
Cartoon Network got 0.3%

http://www.barb.co.uk/viewing/monthl...t=View+figures

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Erm, it's owned and funded by the Lebdevevs, the family that own the Evening Standard......

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...aunch-31-march

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

That's not the full picture though.

Besides the costs of licensing the local TV channels, there is some funding from the licence fee, as detailed below. Were they also given a low Freeview channel (8) as well?

"Separately on Thursday, the BBC Trust published details of how it plans to allocate up to £25m in licence fee money to help the local TV multiplex licensee to fund its capital start-up costs, including transmitters and other equipment, between 2013 and 2017.

The BBC said the local TV multiplex licencee was "of course free to consider whether they could fund their plans independently of the BBC funding".

Another £5m of licence fee money will be allocated annually over three years from 2014 for the BBC to buy content from local TV service operators, provided it is "suitable for inclusion in a UK public service (i.e. a BBC service) and the price represents value for money""

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...al-tv-services

I think it's an interesting experiment and I think it could work in a few of the larger cities.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I wouldn't disagree, MM, but you need to give it time to establish itself and generate some money.

I don't necessarily want the local channels to emulate the US ones, but I do want them to be worthwhile watching.

It's early days, and I'm an optimist by nature. At least they should be given a sporting chance to improve, and it won't happen overnight.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Slight off topic but BT ruled out of CH5 bid.

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/article/1...nel-5-for-term

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

The US is far bigger than the UK though, I think that this country is too small for them to survive.

I'm sure he will be aware of this, it's good to point it out though. Whilst the BBC are having to consider cuts eg BBC Three, this Government has frozen the licence fee. In addition they have effectively forced the BBC to provide fundin for S4C, The World Service, Local TV, The DSO help scheme, Broadband etc.

In the case of London Live, the Government has enabled funding for an extremely rich family to open their own TV channel. An outrageous waste of public money when essential services are being cut.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I don't think it's new money, though, Richard. Isn't this funded from the licence fee? The BBC were already wasting that, so it's a question of the pot being made to go further.

The fact that the channel is run by a rich family makes no difference. If anything, it could be better, because they may decide to put some of their own money into this if there is a likelihood of a return on investment.

I am not sure how the local channels are expecting to survive, but they could all put something into a pot for programming that would be available on all the local channels, which they would then supplement with local programming. That might be a cost effective way of growing an audience.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Doesn't pooling programming for a group of local TV channels defeat the object of local channels?

The budgets and audience are not big enough to support these local channels, I'm expecting these to fail and die over the next couple of years and in the meantime they will will be full of mediocre content

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Whatever ones views on how efficiently the BBC is run, the fact remains that public money is being used to subsidise a TV channel opened by a rich family at a time of austerity.

They were free to open a TV channel previous to this, subject to securing capacity, like anyone else.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Media News: CSC Media buy new Music Channel.

I have just found out that Starz TV is now own by CSC Media but have axe BuzMuzik due to BuzMuzik having 'a similar format' as Starz TV.

CSC will soon relaunch True Entertainment +1 on Sky using BuzMuzik's space.

Info from: My old Sky Box, Digital Spy Forum.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I have a distinct feeling of Jeja Vu here. It reminds me of the launch of local radio in the 80s. They all eventually got absorbed by groups who would these days be termed as national broadcasters.

As for why it's happening. Another motive is that there is a desire for people to re-engage in politics. The thinking is that people first engage as youngsters in local issues. Today's councillor is tomorrow's waste of breath (I might have altered that slightly).

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Well, on the first point, the Government is making this money available because it wants to see more local programming. The fact that they have been able to do this without using additional public money is a plus, surely.

As for the issue about rich people making use of that money to provide what is needed, I really don't see what the issue is. As long as they provide what the Government procures, what does it matter that it is a 'rich family' providing the service? Who else is going to do it? You need money to embark on ventures such as these.

In respect of the subsidy, nothing would have happened without it. This kick start might be all it needs to ensure a vibrant network of local channels. However, I do think that there is a high risk that most of these channels will fold because unless sufficient money is put into them on a consistent basis to ensure good journalism and access to programmes people actually want to watch, the limited audience will lead to limited income from advertising. That will result in rubbish programmes and BARB audience figures that are so small they don't register.

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There is no reason at all why programmes cannot be pooled across the UK to support the local programming - that's what will bring in the money, I'd have thought.

If it's just boring stuff day and night, who on Earth is going to watch it?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Understandably, I think we're all getting sidetracked from the question "Is public money being put into local TV?" The answer is yes regardless of whether it is old or new money or the wealth or poverty of the local TV franchise owners.

Returning to a previous point, YouView looks set to focus on-demand services which reinforces the direction Virgin Media is taking too. I hope VM is able to increase its range of on-demand providers as this could be a key strength for it.
https://community.youview.com/youvie...ups_investment

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Heard a whisper that Nikleodeon could be bringing Teen nick to the uk on both Sky and Virgin. Only a rumour for now.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

:sleep::sleep:

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

The reason is there will no doubt be more and more pooled programmes and less and less local programmes as time goes on with financially unviable low viewing figures defeating the purpose of the so called local channels

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Thanks for rumour.

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If you do not like Local TV - here some bad news.



---------- Post added at 19:15 ---------- Previous post was at 19:11 ----------

Can I ask if all the Local TV talk move to http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-local-tv.html

And keep this thread for all things Virgin Media.

Thanks you Media Boy.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

SKY Sports boxing show Ringside, which is usually a SKY Sports exclusive, is on SKY 2 tomorrow night at 11pm, and repeated on Saturday morning at 9am. The show is also listed for next Friday and Saturday too. Good news if you like boxing but don't subscribe to SKY Sports. Not sure if it's a permanent feature however my SKY+ box, and parents V+ box allow a series link.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Could Reality TV Show Big Brother Be Effected By The Sale of Channel 5? Rumour Has it That Channel 4 & ITV are Interested in The Show So Big Brother Could Be on The Move Again When Channel 5 is Sold. There is Only 2 Normal Series and 2 Celeb Series Left on Big Brother Until The Contract ends on Channel 5. BSKYB & Discovery are The Front Runners to Take over From Richard Desmond.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I think we'll see a few more sports get showcased on Sky1 or Sky2 from the Skysports channels tbh. It's Sky basically saying "look at what you're missing out on." lol.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Isn't Boots an All on as well, the rugby league magazine?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

It's showing on the epg next week as well, for info.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Technix over on Digital Spy has posted this "Not really new channels but I've been told Sky Sports 3, 4 and F1 in HD maybe arriving soon on VM. As always wait for an official press release for confirmation."
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=1230

Now that VM has a substantial number of HD channels there's less benefit in Sky witholding these channels as the "who's got more HD channels" debate seems to have fizzled out. Offering them in HD via VM may get more Sky Sports subscribers in total.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

H'mm... an outcome of the negotiations commenced last year perhaps? This could be a significant development if true.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

As Virgin Sky Sports customers pay more then their Sky platform counterparts this would be very welcomed by many who like their channels in HD.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Yes, it's very significant that Sky have backed down on their previous position. Let's hope there is more to come.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Indeed lets hope this is the case but alas the arrival of Sky Atlantic seems further off it seems but as the old saying goes there is more then one way to skin a cat.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I think that the position re Sky Atlantic is more complicated than I first thought, because other options are available to VM to obtain the HBO content. Nonetheless, I do think there are some interesting developments afoot.

One thing to watch is that Sky starts an exclusivity period for ITV Encore in June. This may or may not be significant, but let's wait and see.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

If it happens its hardly a shock , the arrival of BT Sports including HD on VM has helped in my opinion the last thing Sky want is people leaving the Sky Sports brand amf settling for BT Sport. Dave 42 is Missing in action :D

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Yes, and if BT manages to get increased sports rights from the next bidding process, this will put pressure on Sky because BT Sport will become a more attractive option for some who are only willing to part with so much money to get their sports fix.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

They are expected this year. Which i did state in one of last years threads. :P

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Would it be June, by any chance...?

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Agree with you about the BT Sport effect. Also, Sky for the first time is showing The Masters solely on Sky Sports 3 so it may be reconfiguring its approach to its Sky Sports offering. This may be influenced by other developments as it is likely to be compelled by the regulators to wholesale SS1 & SS2 to BT YouView. (Currently it only has to wholesale them to BT Vision).

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Yes l think Dave has gone in hibernation due to the likelihood of Premium HD channels arriving combined with the travails of his beloved.:waving::Yes::D

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Thanks for link.

Wating more info coming before running story on my Blog.

MB Views: New Sky Sports HD Channel numbers?

If today rumours are true I think I know where they will broadcast.

519. Sky Sports 3 HD
520. Sky Sports 4 HD
522. Sky Sports F1 HD
523. Eurosport?
524. Eurosport HD?

Channels numbers in this part of post has not been confirmed and are channel numbers MB HQ are working with.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I hope it is true but will only believe it when I see it

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Aw... and I was looking forward to another 'Aint never gonna happen' type post :D

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Technix over th years has been pretty good so I doubt they would of posted without some legs, notwithstanding the usual caveates.

I for one would be extremely delighted, especially as I didnt realise the masters is purely on skysporst 3, too long VM has missed out on Golf in HD as it usually confined to 3 & 4 in coverage and considering the £7 charge given it did seem unfair that only 1& 2 was provided in HD (if you were a sole Skysports subscriber not movies)

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Thy pessimist strikes again.:)

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Update:

I have just got this back from one of my Insiders. (I ask them to confirmed the Sky Sports HD rumour but also ask if any more Sky Basic Channels may launch.)

What Sky Channels are we missing out on?

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick +1 (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky Bravo (Channel rumour to launch)
-Sky News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-SkyPoker.com
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Luckily on the Saturday at 7.30pm and Sunday at 6.30pm the Masters is on BBC2 HD.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

BBC to extend time programmes are available on iPlayer.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...rt-of-comments

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Thanks, MB, but I wouldn't read too much into that. We will get minimal if any notice of any new Sky launches on VM.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

One thing that might get them more subscribers is to split the channels. Currently you're able to subscribe to Sky Sports 1 and 2 separately, but can only get the others if you take the full bundle.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

Sorry Andy but that scenario is very unlikely.

Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014
 

I seem to remember that if you subscribed to SS1, you got SS3 free or if you subscribed to SS2, you got SS4 free on Sky. Is that no longer the case?