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andy_m 08-09-2014 21:24
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727544)
Andy M: Your point?

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Ready steady cook even funnier in Gaelic. The news An La really very good
I'm aware that there is programming for various groups available, but since we're talking about the licence fee, is all of that programming available on the BBC, or is that it's available commercially?

cj136uk 08-09-2014 21:31
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35727561)
I'm aware that there is programming for various groups available, but since we're talking about the licence fee, is all of that programming available on the BBC, or is that it's available commercially?
I don't get what you are saying? Only the BBC make gaelic

1andrew1 08-09-2014 22:07
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727563)
I don't get what you are saying? Only the BBC make gaelic
I think andy_m is saying is that there are larger minorities in the UK (eg the Poles and the French) who don't get programs made in their languages subsidised by all UK licence fee payers. So should the BBC not be catering for these minorities as well?

I guess the issue is that if the BBC and Scottish government did not fund Gaelic language broadcasting then no one would. By contrast, native French speakers have access to some free content and some paid content from France and other French-speaking countries. Could it also be argued that Gaelic is also a native UK language whereas the others mentioned are not as they have their origins outside the British Isles?

**This discussion probably merits its own thread as it's not about new channels coming to cable.**

cj136uk 09-09-2014 06:23
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35727570)
I think andy_m is saying is that there are larger minorities in the UK (eg the Poles and the French) who don't get programs made in their languages subsidised by all UK licence fee payers. So should the BBC not be catering for these minorities as well?

I guess the issue is that if the BBC and Scottish government did not fund Gaelic language broadcasting then no one would. By contrast, native French speakers have access to some free content and some paid content from France and other French-speaking countries. Could it also be argued that Gaelic is also a native UK language whereas the others mentioned are not as they have their origins outside the British Isles?

**This discussion probably merits its own thread as it's not about new channels coming to cable.**
Which was exactly my point! Only the BBC are mandated to make it. no other org does make it BUT the actual new programming is about £4 millions and for what you get it is very good value for money. The equivalent on network would cost more (I worked for the BBC regulator so have seen all the figures and keep in touch with those who know!). I think the argument is Gaelic speakers are indigenous to Scotland so take priority, to some populations which are transient over time and do not engage with the BBC. The Gaels have protested since Moses received the 10 commandments for more Gaelic radio and television. Wales got S4C in 1982 Gaels Alba in 2007.

Out of interest is BBC Alba carried on VM outwith Scotland? Anyone dipped in?
Speaking our Language is the most bizarre way to learn the language!

spiderplant 09-09-2014 06:49
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727601)
Out of interest is BBC Alba carried on VM outwith Scotland? Anyone dipped in?
Yes and yes. But for the places, not the language.

cj136uk 09-09-2014 07:05
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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 35727603)
Yes and yes. But for the places, not the language.
And that's fine, it is a TV station bringing Scotland to the world and the world to Scotland. Eòrpa has won many UK awards for its standards :yes:

andy_m 09-09-2014 10:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727601)
Which was exactly my point! Only the BBC are mandated to make it. no other org does make it BUT the actual new programming is about £4 millions and for what you get it is very good value for money. The equivalent on network would cost more (I worked for the BBC regulator so have seen all the figures and keep in touch with those who know!). I think the argument is Gaelic speakers are indigenous to Scotland so take priority, to some populations which are transient over time and do not engage with the BBC. The Gaels have protested since Moses received the 10 commandments for more Gaelic radio and television. Wales got S4C in 1982 Gaels Alba in 2007.

Out of interest is BBC Alba carried on VM outwith Scotland? Anyone dipped in?
Speaking our Language is the most bizarre way to learn the language!
Thanks to those for explaining what I meant, and thanks for the answer. I obviously didn't explain myself well enough!

I haven't watched any Alba, although yes, we do get it. I like the fact that you're positive about it being a good way to bring Scotland to the world. I've no issue with that, but not being able to speak Gaelic puts me off watching, so if it's supposed to be an advert for Scotland I think it fails by being inaccessible to all but just shy of 60,000 people. No doubt you'll tell me it's viewing figures nullify my argument!

I guess I just think it's important to understand that modern Britain no longer consists of just it's indigenous peoples and I think embracing the cultures of those we ask to come and live here to improve our nation is just as important as preserving the cultures that made us somewhere that people want to come in the first place. Perhaps that smacks of me taking Scotland for granted a little bit.

Media Boy UK 09-09-2014 10:44
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35727632)
Thanks to those for explaining what I meant, and thanks for the answer. I obviously didn't explain myself well enough!

I haven't watched any Alba, although yes, we do get it. I like the fact that you're positive about it being a good way to bring Scotland to the world. I've no issue with that, but not being able to speak Gaelic puts me off watching, so if it's supposed to be an advert for Scotland I think it fails by being inaccessible to all but just shy of 60,000 people. No doubt you'll tell me it's viewing figures nullify my argument!

I guess I just think it's important to understand that modern Britain no longer consists of just it's indigenous peoples and I think embracing the cultures of those we ask to come and live here to improve our nation is just as important as preserving the cultures that made us somewhere that people want to come in the first place. Perhaps that smacks of me taking Scotland for granted a little bit.
Do what I do when Motherwell is on BBC Alba turn sound down.

cj136uk 09-09-2014 11:04
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35727634)
Do what I do when Motherwell is on BBC Alba turn sound down.
I can't condone that activity MB!

I suppose you turn Radio Scotland SportsSound up then for the english commentary!!

They were going to trial a euronews style approach to choice of language. but I think that died a death due to funding.

The channel helps promote the normalisation of gaelic, and stop the decline. so even if you don't understand gaelic, there are learning programs, children's programmes which help encourage use and exposure of the language.

Its horses for courses, I think if you are happy with subtitles, then you can merrily watch it. If you don't then don't worry about it.

I think in Scotland, we are either gaelic speakers or have exposure to it through tv, radio, school or road signs!
S4C helped stop the decline of the Welsh language in Wales. All the signs are BBC Alba is exceeding expectations.

Media Boy UK 09-09-2014 11:25
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Local TV on MB Blog: Made in Cardiff reveal launch date.

Local TV broadcaster "Made TV" has just reveal that Made in Cardiff will launch on October 15th on Virgin Channel 159.

https://twitter.com/MadeInCardiffTV/...95686538772480

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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727644)
I can't condone that activity MB!

I suppose you turn Radio Scotland SportsSound up then for the english commentary!!

They were going to trial a euronews style approach to choice of language. but I think that died a death due to funding.

The channel helps promote the normalisation of gaelic, and stop the decline. so even if you don't understand gaelic, there are learning programs, children's programmes which help encourage use and exposure of the language.

Its horses for courses, I think if you are happy with subtitles, then you can merrily watch it. If you don't then don't worry about it.

I think in Scotland, we are either gaelic speakers or have exposure to it through tv, radio, school or road signs!
S4C helped stop the decline of the Welsh language in Wales. All the signs are BBC Alba is exceeding expectations.
Testing right now on Sky and Virgin Media.

Rumours on Digital Spy say English commentary on BBC Alba is set to launch by end of September - Not confirmed by BBC.

OLD BOY 09-09-2014 11:32
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727442)
The BBC just won't disappear! BBC1/2/3/4 and the radio services are available across europe, either pay tv or free via freesat. Radio is available all over the world.

No one knows what will happen in the negotiations. But for commercial and funding reasons, the BBC does not want to loose £320 millions in license fee money.
One proposal, which you partly talked about was the SBS proposal, hive off BBC Scotland services, keep/buy in the best network programming, as they do in Ireland (the programmes air at exactly the same time!). The rest of the schedule is made in Scotland or imported.

The BBC could remain, have a presence via BBC Scotland/SBS like the S4C model

BBC can't just disappear, there is freesat and as I already stated commercial funding reasons meaning the BBC just won't let 5 million viewers or listeners go.
But if Scotland becomes independent, the analogy with SC4, which broadcasts within the UK, is not correct.

I cannot see a Scottish Government being happy for a legal requirement to be maintained that its citizens who use a TV must pay a foreign organisation or face legal action. Presumably, therefore, either the Scottish Government will collect and pay the BBC or there would be some form of subscription.

I'm not sure how they would deal with the Freesat issue, though!

cj136uk 09-09-2014 12:01
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35727658)
But if Scotland becomes independent, the analogy with SC4, which broadcasts within the UK, is not correct.

I cannot see a Scottish Government being happy for a legal requirement to be maintained that its citizens who use a TV must pay a foreign organisation or face legal action. Presumably, therefore, either the Scottish Government will collect and pay the BBC or there would be some form of subscription.

I'm not sure how they would deal with the Freesat issue, though!
Old Boy, this is now, if there is a Yes vote then everything is up for negotiation.

All the BBC Alba staff are in Scotland and all the equipment. I think the name will change but not the remit.

Freesat: remove Scottish Postcodes. TBH I do believe this will all be ironed out. Let's not forget, the new broadcaster is expected to take over on January 1st 2017 at the end of the current charter. So arrangements can be put in place/negotiated.

Media Boy UK 09-09-2014 12:06
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727669)
Old Boy, this is now, if there is a Yes vote then everything is up for negotiation.

All the BBC Alba staff are in Scotland and all the equipment. I think the name will change but not the remit.
No wonder why some people in Scotland want Independence all BBC News at 10 in Scotland last night and 90% of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games BBC workers all come from outside Scotland. Why not use BBC Scotland workers?

cj136uk 09-09-2014 12:10
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35727670)
No wonder why some people in Scotland want Independence all BBC News at 10 in Scotland last night and 90% of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games BBC workers all come from outside Scotland. Why not use BBC Scotland workers?
Very good question. BBC Sport built temporary studios (at considerable expense) for the Games right next door to BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay HQ, which is brand new and hardly used!

For the referendum, they 'got' from London BBC £5 million more. This covered a special question time debate programmes (cheap) 5 trainee reporters (even cheaper), (that) Sarah Smith and James Naughtie. I suspect BBC News will bring its own staff up to 'translate' the issues for the other nations in the UK

DaMac 09-09-2014 12:12
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@andy_m Who asked anybody to come and live here? I didn't nor did anybody I know or work with or have ever been acquainted with.

cj136uk 09-09-2014 12:14
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Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35727673)
@andy_m Who asked anybody to come and live here? I didn't nor did anybody I know or work with or have ever been acquainted with.
and the point?

OLD BOY 09-09-2014 12:15
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35727670)
No wonder why some people in Scotland want Independence all BBC News at 10 in Scotland last night and 90% of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games BBC workers all come from outside Scotland. Why not use BBC Scotland workers?
Yes, spot on, I've often wondered why Scotland aren't getting their own dedicated news service. There should be more regional programmes from BBC Scotland.

However, now that the austerity measures are in full bite, I guess they will say they cannot afford such a 'luxury'.

I think that they could pay for this by sending fewer people to cover major world events, where the number of BBC staff embarrassingly outnumber all the other broadcasters.

The BBC needs to have a sense of proportion and fund the things that matter. More regional and local programming would be very popular indeed.

1701-e 09-09-2014 12:32
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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35727472)
Is that on every TV package or only M+, L, XL etc...?
RTE 1 on 875
RTE 2 on 876
TG4 on 877

for ALL customers.

Same three channels carried on Freeview too though only on the newer HD boxes (mid 50s for channel numbers IIRC).

Also much of NI can receive the pure signals from ROI meaning that nothing is blacked out and also get HD variants and TV3 too.

OLD BOY 09-09-2014 12:40
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Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 35727678)
RTE 1 on 875
RTE 2 on 876
TG4 on 877

for ALL customers.

Same three channels carried on Freeview too though only on the newer HD boxes (mid 50s for channel numbers IIRC).

Also much of NI can receive the pure signals from ROI meaning that nothing is blacked out and also get HD variants and TV3 too.
I would welcome having these channels through Virgin Media on a subscription basis, although I have to say that Tara TV wasn't much to shout about!

Additionally, having been impressed with the Australian drama 'Underbelly', I would like an Australian general entertainment channel or two broadcasting over here as well!

andy_m 09-09-2014 12:47
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Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35727673)
@andy_m Who asked anybody to come and live here? I didn't nor did anybody I know or work with or have ever been acquainted with.
We're obviously veering well off topic, but our government should, through the democratic process, generally reflect the will of the people. In general I think we're a tolerant, accepting nation who welcomes people who want to come and live here, work hard and contribute. And since we've routinely voted in governments who have allowed this to happen, and we don't generally live amidst racial and community tension (although of course it does exist) I think I'm right in thinking that, regardless of naive that might sound.

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35727675)
Yes, spot on, I've often wondered why Scotland aren't getting their own dedicated news service. There should be more regional programmes from BBC Scotland.

However, now that the austerity measures are in full bite, I guess they will say they cannot afford such a 'luxury'.

I think that they could pay for this by sending fewer people to cover major world events, where the number of BBC staff embarrassingly outnumber all the other broadcasters.

The BBC needs to have a sense of proportion and fund the things that matter. More regional and local programming would be very popular indeed.
How does that chime with what appears to be the general view of local tv?

Mad Max 09-09-2014 12:55
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35727675)
Yes, spot on, I've often wondered why Scotland aren't getting their own dedicated news service. There should be more regional programmes from BBC Scotland.

However, now that the austerity measures are in full bite, I guess they will say they cannot afford such a 'luxury'.

I think that they could pay for this by sending fewer people to cover major world events, where the number of BBC staff embarrassingly outnumber all the other broadcasters.

The BBC needs to have a sense of proportion and fund the things that matter. More regional and local programming would be very popular indeed.
They do, It's called Reporting Scotland and it follows the BBC National News at 6.30pm every weekday night.

OLD BOY 09-09-2014 12:56
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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35727685)

How does that chime with what appears to be the general view of local tv?
I think it's too early to make a judgement on the new local channels, but I think the issue is quality.

People won't be too interested in some old geezer's opinion of why there's litter on the street, but good quality programming of a local nature would be hard to resist.

The problem really is the economics of it all, and that's what they really need to sort out. If you just throw pennies at the provision of local TV, I don't have to tell you what you will get, and no-one will watch it.

The local programmes we used to get in our area about a decade ago were worse than dire. In fact, it made Wire TV look good!

cj136uk 09-09-2014 13:03
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35727690)
They do, It's called Reporting Scotland and it follows the BBC National News at 6.30pm every weekday night.
Mad Max, the half hour before Reporting Scotland is taken up by issues that are England only, areas Scotland Wales and NI have devolution, but have to sit through report after report of irrelevant news to their lives.

blue666666 09-09-2014 13:10
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blue666666 09-09-2014 13:11
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I want one even do, I don't fill the 500gb one I have now lol.

Mad Max 09-09-2014 13:13
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727694)
Mad Max, the half hour before Reporting Scotland is taken up by issues that are England only, areas Scotland Wales and NI have devolution, but have to sit through report after report of irrelevant news to their lives.
That just isn't true, there have been reports on the BBC National News that have been related to Scotland, maybe not a very large % of what they report but they certainly have reported on Scottish issues.

cj136uk 09-09-2014 13:24
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35727698)
That just isn't true, there have been reports on the BBC National News that have been related to Scotland, maybe not a very large % of what they report but they certainly have reported on Scottish issues.
What's the point in that? Surely each nation in the UK can report on what interests them, inward and outward, instead of the London only lens...

I worked not he King Report at the BBC, so many examples of reports being ignored by the London news agenda. We had a disaster in Scotland about 4 years ago, struggled to get a mention. etc etc etc

Mad Max 09-09-2014 13:30
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727699)
What's the point in that? Surely each nation in the UK can report on what interests them, inward and outward, instead of the London only lens...

I worked not he King Report at the BBC, so many examples of reports being ignored by the London news agenda. We had a disaster in Scotland about 4 years ago, struggled to get a mention. etc etc etc

Back at you, you said in your last post that they do not report on anything from Scotland, in reply I said you were wrong, they reported on the Clutha helicopter crash in Glasgow, it got a lot of coverage, they also reported on the Glasgow School of Art fire, there's been numerous reports about issues in Scotland, those two examples that I have just posted proves me right!

cj136uk 09-09-2014 13:37
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35727700)
Back at you, you said in your last post that they do not report on anything from Scotland, in reply I said you were wrong, they reported on the Clutha helicopter crash in Glasgow, it got a lot of coverage, they also reported on the Glasgow School of Art fire, there's been numerous reports about issues in Scotland, those two examples that I have just posted proves me right!
Some stories do get through, but not the agenda set in Scotland important here. those are brief highlights, Scottish Budget missed by London so many times. In general I can go; all day on Radio 4, not mention of Scotland, 3/5 nights on the 6pm news either short voice over news or 30 second report. Most often than not not the lead story in the Scottish Newspapers.

Since the King Report, news agenda has gotten better, obviously in the run up to the indyref agenda is screwed... but why send so many reporters outwit Scotland here, duplicating the resources to cover the Commonwealth games and the Indyref!

Mad Max 09-09-2014 13:45
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727704)
Some stories do get through, but not the agenda set in Scotland important here. those are brief highlights, Scottish Budget missed by London so many times. In general I can go; all day on Radio 4, not mention of Scotland, 3/5 nights on the 6pm news either short voice over news or 30 second report. Most often than not not the lead story in the Scottish Newspapers.

Since the King Report, news agenda has gotten better, obviously in the run up to the indyref agenda is screwed... but why send so many reporters outwit Scotland here, duplicating the resources to cover the Commonwealth games and the Indyref!

I know what you are saying, but surely that's all part of being in the UK, the BBC main news, as it's often called, focuses on issues from all over the globe, look at the conflicts in the middle east for example, it's never out of the news, maybe they do report more on English news items, I've never really thought about it that way, but surely the Reporting Scotland news that follows should satisfy your needs for everything about what's happening in Scotland, isn't that good enough?

cj136uk 09-09-2014 13:55
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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35727706)
I know what you are saying, but surely that's all part of being in the UK, the BBC main news, as it's often called, focuses on issues from all over the globe, look at the conflicts in the middle east for example, it's never out of the news, maybe they do report more on English news items, I've never really thought about it that way, but surely the Reporting Scotland news that follows should satisfy your needs for everything about what's happening in Scotland, isn't that good enough?
Frankly no. Our world view is not the same as the rest of the the UK. The BBC has a prism, this is very different from Scottish values. Countless internal BBC reports show how of all the nations in the UK, Scotland least likes the BBC. About 45% of the audience are positive about the BBC. Media isn't devolved, they've refused for years to have more broadcasting in Scotland.

If Westminster had been flexible and allowed federalism, we would not be where we are today, facing the breakup of the UK

Mad Max 09-09-2014 14:01
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727708)
Frankly no. Our world view is not the same as the rest of the the UK. The BBC has a prism, this is very different from Scottish values. Countless internal BBC reports show how of all the nations in the UK, Scotland least likes the BBC. About 45% of the audience are positive about the BBC. Media isn't devolved, they've refused for years to have more broadcasting in Scotland.

If Westminster had been flexible and allowed federalism, we would not be where we are today, facing the breakup of the UK
So are you saying that what we see on Reporting Scotland in no way reflects Scottish news? Are you saying that what Reporting Scotland shows is down to what the BBC in England allows?

cj136uk 09-09-2014 14:12
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This all all off topic

johnathome 09-09-2014 15:40
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35727713)
This all all off topic
Logged in and saw 5 new pages of chat, expected it to be excited talk of a certain channel launch :(

Mobes 09-09-2014 16:19
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Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35727730)
Logged in and saw 5 new pages of chat, expected it to be excited talk of a certain channel launch :(
Yeah that's my fault lol. Although I maintain my primary question is more than legitimate for this thread.

1andrew1 09-09-2014 17:16
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So the next national channels coming to VM are:
- ITV Be (all-platform launch on 8 October)
- truTV (currently testing on VM per Sirius C on DigitalSpy)
- HD versions of Sky News and Sky Sports News HQ (early 2015 advised by Media Boy)
- A BT Sport red button service or extra channel (currently testing on VM as BT Sport Extra per Sirius C on DigitalSpy)
Sirius C also reported a hidden stream for BBC Alba was being tested.

Any more?

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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35727730)
Logged in and saw 5 new pages of chat, expected it to be excited talk of a certain channel launch :(
We're saving up our chat about ITV Be until next month, I assume that's the channel you're on about? :)

Mad Max 09-09-2014 18:45
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This is now way off topic.

denphone 09-09-2014 18:50
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Has anybody heard anything about Universal HD?.

harry_hitch 09-09-2014 19:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35727784)
Has anybody heard anything about Universal HD?.
Yes Den, it the same as the Universal channel, but it shows the programmes in HD. ;):p::D

Not heard anything about it arriving though.:(

theone2k10 10-09-2014 00:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35727790)
Yes Den, it the same as the Universal channel, but it shows the programmes in HD. ;):p::D

Not heard anything about it arriving though.:(
It was supposed to of launched in the Summer along with DisneyHD channels according to a former source but nothing ever came of that rumour.

heavyside 10-09-2014 10:19
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What ever has happened to this thread? I check in from time to time to see if Amazon Prime will become available or if it and Netflix might be added as inclusive to XL TV.

theone2k10 10-09-2014 11:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35727870)
Toddle off and read your history books, Richard. Better still get out of your ivory tower and have a look around our social services such as the NHS. You'll find we wouldn't have one without 'immigrant' workers.

If you're correcting 'PC crap' I'll correct your clap-trap!
Technically we're all immigrants anyway. Anyway let's get this thread back on topic please, if anyone wishes to discuss Scotland, immigration please start a thread in the relevant section.
(this isn't aimed at you btw mobes lol i'm just using your post as a reply base :p: )
New rumour has come to light taking it with a pinch of salt though FOX+24 is rumoured to be launching early 2015 on vm, sky and talktalk.
However talktalk don't have any + channels apart from their freeview channels so i'm very sceptical about this rumour but hey at least it's some kind of news lol.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 35727875)
What ever has happened to this thread? I check in from time to time to see if Amazon Prime will become available or if it and Netflix might be added as inclusive to XL TV.
2015 has been pencilled in for Amazon prime (rumoured) vm customers will be given a 6 month free trial for instant video only, similar to the Netflix promotion aka new customers or exsisting customers re-contracting etc.

OLD BOY 10-09-2014 11:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35727885)
Technically we're all immigrants anyway. Anyway let's get this thread back on topic please, if anyone wishes to discuss Scotland, immigration please start a thread in the relevant section.
(this isn't aimed at you btw mobes lol i'm just using your post as a reply base :p: )
New rumour has come to light taking it with a pinch of salt though FOX+24 is rumoured to be launching early 2015 on vm, sky and talktalk.
However talktalk don't have any + channels apart from their freeview channels so i'm very sceptical about this rumour but hey at least it's some kind of news lol.

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2015 has been pencilled in for Amazon prime (rumoured) vm customers will be given a 6 month free trial for instant video only, similar to the Netflix promotion aka new customers or exsisting customers re-contracting etc.
How sure are you of this? The last I heard was that Virgin were making positive noises but Amazon were still contemplating their navels! I thought there were major technical issues to be sorted out first.

denphone 10-09-2014 11:27
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From what l hear there is no chance of us getting Amazon next year.

theone2k10 10-09-2014 11:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35727889)
How sure are you of this? The last I heard was that Virgin were making positive noises but Amazon were still contemplating their navels! I thought there were major technical issues to be sorted out first.
i'm 50/50 on it.

harry_hitch 10-09-2014 12:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35727885)
Technically we're all immigrants anyway. Anyway let's get this thread back on topic please, if anyone wishes to discuss Scotland, immigration please start a thread in the relevant section.
(this isn't aimed at you btw mobes lol i'm just using your post as a reply base :p: )
New rumour has come to light taking it with a pinch of salt though FOX+24 is rumoured to be launching early 2015 on vm, sky and talktalk.
However talktalk don't have any + channels apart from their freeview channels so i'm very sceptical about this rumour but hey at least it's some kind of news lol.

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2015 has been pencilled in for Amazon prime (rumoured) vm customers will be given a 6 month free trial for instant video only, similar to the Netflix promotion aka new customers or exsisting customers re-contracting etc.
I quite enjoy the debates, rampant speculation that happens on here and never ending quest for SA and the missing HD channels. However, we all know that if we stuck to what was actually coming soon, it would be a pretty dire thread. I think a discussion about Scotland is quite relevant because it may very well change what is coming to VM. The BBC question is quite important. Also can a devolved Scotland dispense with LG/VM and could a Scottish company create its own LG partnership cable company? I genuinely do not know the answer, I am happy to called an idiot for not knowing it. That would effect what is coming to Virgin TV.

What should we talk about? Instead Sky Atlantic? We all know that descends into arguments between the lovers of it and those who don't care for it, and there is no new news. What about Universal HD? Oh, no known news. Any other missing HD channels? Nope, no known news. What about the various channels Sky, Smallworld et al all have that VM don't, Once again, no new news. How about some news on new apps? Nope, nothing confirmed there either. I know a number of people dislike rumours on here too, so lets not bring up any rumours either. Not sure what there would be left on here to talk about.

That paragraph is, of course, tounge in cheek, but I hope you see my point.

I really hope the thread continues as it is, with all it's speculation and rumours and the various different topics, and that we allow the mods to tell us when over step the line.

mike_gain 10-09-2014 12:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35727891)
From what l hear there is no chance of us getting Amazon next year.
Bad move by Amazon in my opinion. I believe people are starting to use streaming services for the convenience they offer. This convenience should also include having a broad choice of technology to use said streaming service on.

If they had not crocked my Love Film app on my smart TV I'd still be a subscriber or if they had released in on Roku I'd have been a subscriber although perhaps Now TV had a hand in this decision.

I'm pretty sure there was a report earlier in the year suggesting that Netflix had seen significant growth in the UK and a large part of this was due to the presence of Netflix in a TiVo box.

Instead Amazon are pushing their own device in an already busy market.

andy_m 10-09-2014 12:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35727889)
How sure are you of this? The last I heard was that Virgin were making positive noises but Amazon were still contemplating their navels! I thought there were major technical issues to be sorted out first.
I don't know anything about anything technical, but isn't Amazon Instant video already on US TiVo? If so what major technical issues could possibly exist?

theone2k10 10-09-2014 12:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35727904)
I don't know anything about anything technical, but isn't Amazon Instant video already on US TiVo? If so what major technical issues could possibly exist?
Amazon tv fire launches next month i think Amazon wanted to give Amazon instant video a few months head start on that before launching it onto ROKU, TIVO and other devices.
As far as i know only ps3/4 xbox360/one have the amazon instant video app at the moment.
My source who told me this is fairly reliable and does have their fingers in a few pies so to say lol.

OLD BOY 10-09-2014 12:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35727904)
I don't know anything about anything technical, but isn't Amazon Instant video already on US TiVo? If so what major technical issues could possibly exist?
I've no idea, andy, but the article I read some time ago mentioned this. Maybe the technical issues are not too problematical to resolve, but I am conscious of the disaster that is the BBC i-Player.

I do hope that we soon have access to this service. In my view, VM should be concentrating on acquiring a number of various streaming services, some to be added to a separate package and others on pay per view. Content is key, and this is the way to get it.

As time goes on, this is what people will be talking about, not when will be the next even more outrageous reality channel launch with its endless commercial breaks.

Hugh 10-09-2014 12:36
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Mod comment - off topic posts removed.

OLD BOY 10-09-2014 12:40
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...

theone2k10 10-09-2014 12:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35727910)
I've no idea, andy, but the article I read some time ago mentioned this. Maybe the technical issues are not too problematical to resolve, but I am conscious of the disaster that is the BBC i-Player.

I do hope that we soon have access to this service. In my view, VM should be concentrating on acquiring a number of various streaming services, some to be added to a separate package and others on pay per view. Content is key, and this is the way to get it.

As time goes on, this is what people will be talking about, not when will be the next even more outrageous reality channel launch with its endless commercial breaks.
Sadly i'm leaving VM next month as sick of buffering issues lol but i should still be keeping my sources so i can still bring the rumours.

Mobes 10-09-2014 13:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35727885)
(this isn't aimed at you btw mobes lol i'm just using your post as a reply base :p: )

;)

Ultimate.Conj 10-09-2014 13:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35727917)
Sadly i'm leaving VM next month as sick of buffering issues lol but i should still be keeping my sources so i can still bring the rumours.
I have never encountered buffering issues since throughout my 5years with VM. The on-demand services through Tivo work perfect....saying that, it will probably crash tonight :D

theone2k10 10-09-2014 13:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35727928)
I have never encountered buffering issues since throughout my 5years with VM. The on-demand services through Tivo work perfect....saying that, it will probably crash tonight :D
Haha i aint got tv now from them it's youtube i'm having issues with did a small test tried a 4g dongle and no issues at all with youtube, tried it on vm superhub 2ac 100mb and got buffering lol.
Same results for xfinity too. I'm quite sad to be leaving as they've been good to me but the buffering is killing me lol.

muppetman11 10-09-2014 13:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35727909)
Amazon tv fire launches next month i think Amazon wanted to give Amazon instant video a few months head start on that before launching it onto ROKU, TIVO and other devices.
As far as i know only ps3/4 xbox360/one have the amazon instant video app at the moment.
My source who told me this is fairly reliable and does have their fingers in a few pies so to say lol.
Its available on loads of Smart TV's , Blu Ray Players , Soundbars , Kindle Fire , iPad/iPhone , Nintendo Wii you can also stream now on Android devices.

theone2k10 10-09-2014 14:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35727932)
Its available on loads of Smart TV's , Blu Ray Players , Soundbars , Kindle Fire , iPad/iPhone , Nintendo Wii you can also stream now on Android devices.
Thanks for the info :) so i'll be able to use it on my nexus 7 when i get it next week?

1andrew1 10-09-2014 14:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35727932)
Its available on loads of Smart TV's , Blu Ray Players , Soundbars , Kindle Fire , iPad/iPhone , Nintendo Wii you can also stream now on Android devices.
Agreed; full list here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/video/ontv/...d_i=1000663511

Ultimate.Conj 10-09-2014 14:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35727930)
Haha i aint got tv now from them it's youtube i'm having issues with did a small test tried a 4g dongle and no issues at all with youtube, tried it on vm superhub 2ac 100mb and got buffering lol.
Same results for xfinity too. I'm quite sad to be leaving as they've been good to me but the buffering is killing me lol.
It must be because VM are thinking you are a tight-wad...make the jump to light speed...well 156mb and everything will run smoothly haha :D

actually before I post this, no VM employee has suggested this to me, it's just a light tongue-in-cheek remark :D :dunce:

1andrew1 10-09-2014 14:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35727935)
Thanks for the info :) so i'll be able to use it on my nexus 7 when i get it next week?
Possibly not :( " For instance, the app seems to be compatible with phones, but only certain tablets - the Nexus 7 and 10 seem to be excluded, while my G Pad 8.3 is inexplicably compatible." http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/09...ant-video-app/

theone2k10 10-09-2014 14:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultimate.Conj (Post 35727943)
It must be because VM are thinking you are a tight-wad...make the jump to light speed...well 156mb and everything will run smoothly haha :D

actually before I post this, no VM employee has suggested this to me, it's just a light tongue-in-cheek remark :D :dunce:
Yeah yeah i can see that commision letter you have :p::p:

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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35727944)
Possibly not :( "For now, the Amazon app seems to have spotty compatibility. For instance, the app seems to be compatible with phones, but only certain tablets - the Nexus 7 and 10 seem to be excluded, while my G Pad 8.3 is inexplicably compatible." http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/09...ant-video-app/
ohwell their loss lol.

RichardCoulter 10-09-2014 16:39
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What would happen to the availability of the BBC in Scotland in the event of a 'yes' vote being discussed right now on the Radio 4 programme 'PM'. Should shortly be available on the iplayer for those interested.

DOT COTTON 10-09-2014 17:36
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If Scotland say yes, when they try to access any BBC programmes they will get an on screen display simply saying 'naw'

Chad 10-09-2014 18:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35727982)
What would happen to the availability of the BBC in Scotland in the event of a 'yes' vote being discussed right now on the Radio 4 programme 'PM'. Should shortly be available on the iplayer for those interested.
Cheers Richard, I'll check that out. I know the BBC doesn't have many fans on here but personally I think the BBC offers great services. I would be devastated to lose the channels, or have to pay for them on top of my license fee, should Scotland vote for Independence.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35727909)
Amazon tv fire launches next month i think Amazon wanted to give Amazon instant video a few months head start on that before launching it onto ROKU, TIVO and other devices.
As far as i know only ps3/4 xbox360/one have the amazon instant video app at the moment.
My source who told me this is fairly reliable and does have their fingers in a few pies so to say lol.
Amazon Instant on TiVo would be a real plus for Virgin Media customers. I've been using both Netflix and Amazon Instant recently through my Smart TV. Out of the 2, I'd say Amazon Instant is way superior. A better selection of movies, a better selection of TV shows and new stuff seems to get added in volume on a more regular basis than Netflix.

Horizon 10-09-2014 20:25
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The sale of Ch5 to Viacom went through today, so in time we may see some changes to the channel lineup on VM as Viacom consolidate their channels.

Channels now owned by Viacom/CBS on VM:

105 - Channel 5
132 - Comedy Central
133 - Comedy Central +1
134 - MTV
148 - CBS Reality - 50% owned by Viacom, the other 50% by AMC Networks
149 - horror channel - 50% owned
150 - Channel 5 HD
151 - 5 USA
152 - 5 USA +1
153 - 5*
154 - Channel 5 +24
155 - Channel 5 +1
181 - Comedy Central HD
182 - Comedy Central Extra
183 - MTV HD
184 - BET
192 - CBS Action - 50% owned
197 - CBS Drama - 50% owned
201 - CBS Reality +1
202 - Horror Channel +1
310 - MTV Music
311 - MTV Live HD
312 - MTV Hits
313 - MTV Base
314 - MTV Dance
315 - MTV Rocks
316 - VH1
317 - VIVA
712 - Nickelodeon
713 - Nickelodeon +1
714 - Nickelodeon HD
715 - Nick Jnr
716 - Nick Jnr 2
717 - Nicktoons

At least there's even more channels to stick NCIS/CSI on now....

I wonder in the long run if Channel 5 gets renamed to CBS??

RichardCoulter 11-09-2014 03:19
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MOD EDIT-off topic. ---------- Post added at 04:19 ---------- Previous post was at 04:14 ----------
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35728035)
Cheers Richard, I'll check that out. I know the BBC doesn't have many fans on here but personally I think the BBC offers great services. I would be devastated to lose the channels, or have to pay for them on top of my license fee, should Scotland vote for Independence.[COLOR="Silver"]
NP Chad, it's now online here for anybody who wants to listen to a discussion about the BBC in Scotland should they vote for independence (it's about halfway through): http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04g8qvr

huxleypiguk 11-09-2014 06:23
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May have missed this in all the discussion on Scotland and Amazon Prime. Made In Cardiff set to launch on 159 on October 15:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-29128205

nialli 11-09-2014 07:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35728035)

Amazon Instant on TiVo would be a real plus for Virgin Media customers. I've been using both Netflix and Amazon Instant recently through my Smart TV. Out of the 2, I'd say Amazon Instant is way superior. A better selection of movies, a better selection of TV shows and new stuff seems to get added in volume on a more regular basis than Netflix.
I bought a new Sony Bravia W7 TV a few months back and it has Amazon Prime /Instant. It also has Sony's own store which has the recent OnDemand movies too. Picture quality is pretty good, but not quite up there with Netflix on the Sony. Which is itself superior to Netflix via my TiVo.

denphone 11-09-2014 08:19
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Channel 4 to replace 4oD with new online hub All 4.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...ts-smartphones

Maggy 11-09-2014 08:23
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More off topic posts removed. Would members please pay attention to a moderators decision and stop taking threads off topic?

ase001 11-09-2014 08:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35728059)

Channels now owned by Viacom/CBS on VM:

105 - Channel 5
132 - Comedy Central
133 - Comedy Central +1
134 - MTV
148 - CBS Reality - 50% owned by Viacom, the other 50% by AMC Networks
149 - horror channel - 50% owned
150 - Channel 5 HD
151 - 5 USA
152 - 5 USA +1
153 - 5*
154 - Channel 5 +24
155 - Channel 5 +1
181 - Comedy Central HD
182 - Comedy Central Extra
183 - MTV HD
184 - BET
192 - CBS Action - 50% owned
197 - CBS Drama - 50% owned
201 - CBS Reality +1
202 - Horror Channel +1
310 - MTV Music
311 - MTV Live HD
312 - MTV Hits
313 - MTV Base
314 - MTV Dance
315 - MTV Rocks
316 - VH1
317 - VIVA
712 - Nickelodeon
713 - Nickelodeon +1
714 - Nickelodeon HD
715 - Nick Jnr
716 - Nick Jnr 2
717 - Nicktoons
That's a lot of channels to lose if Viacom fallout with VM or Sky negotiate an exclusive deal:shocked:

theone2k10 11-09-2014 09:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35728101)
Channel 4 to replace 4oD with new online hub All 4.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...ts-smartphones
Hopefully it'll be a big improvement over that awful advert riddled 4OD lol.
Thanks for the info.

OLD BOY 11-09-2014 12:07
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Presumably, this means that the new 'All 4' catchup service will be coming to Tivo boxes soon. As this is clearly designed for the internet, there must now be a question about whether VM's other boxes will be able to continue to show Channel 4's catch up facility.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...ts-smartphones

Channel 4 to replace 4oD with new online hub All 4
New site will offer live and on-demand streaming, exploiting growing trend in viewing on tablets and smartphones

The All 4 online hub will feature all of Channel 4’s TV networks as well as its on-demand service 4oD
Channel 4 is to make live streaming of its TV networks and on-demand service 4oD available in a new online hub, branded All 4, in a bid to better exploit the growing trend in viewing on devices such as tablets and smartphones.

As part of the digital transition, 4oD – the brand launched by Channel 4 in 2006 as the first home of its on-demand, catch-up TV service – will be scrapped.

The All 4 initiative forms the next stage of Channel 4 chief executive David Abraham’s plan to keep connected with the broadcaster’s youth audience, for which advertisers pay a premium, which is drifting from traditional TV to digital.

“We believe All 4 will deliver the most advanced broadcaster response to changing viewer behaviour in the digital age,” said Abraham, who will unveil the initiative in a keynote speech at the IBC conference in Amsterdam on Thursday. “It will help ensure that our content portfolio remains an important, valued part of viewers’ TV consumption for decades to come.”

Channel 4 claims to have signed up 50% of all 16- to 34-year-olds in the UK to Channel4.com.

The new All 4 website will have three main sections.

The Now section will be where viewers can watch live streaming of all Channel 4 TV services, including the main network, E4, More4 and Film4.

A newly-overhauled on-demand section will replace 4oD and host all of the broadcaster’s catch up TV content, as well as features such as cast interviews.

The On Soon section will showcase new programme clips and promos, and allow viewers to set reminders and alerts.

Channel 4’s new Shorts initiative, commissioning a range of bite-size programmes for the web featuring talent including Jamie Oliver and Made in Chelsea’s Binky Felstead, will be made available across all three sections as well as in its own dedicated hub.

The new strategy comes months after Channel 4 moved to strip full-length programmes from its YouTube channels to focus on attracting viewers to, and better monetising, its own Channel 4.com site.

Channel 4 says its online revenues have tripled over the last five years.

“We want to evolve our digital estate to reinforce the online association with our linear channel brands and to provide a broader range of content experiences in an increasingly personalised manner,” said Keith Underwood, director of strategy and technology at Channel 4.

NB - Whoops, sorry Den, just noticed that you posted this item earlier today. However it would be useful to know whether anyone has information on whether the new on demand service will be available on the V and V+ boxes.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by ase001 (Post 35728103)
That's a lot of channels to lose if Viacom fallout with VM or Sky negotiate an exclusive deal:shocked:
Or they might fall out with Sky ;)

passingbat 11-09-2014 12:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35727904)
I don't know anything about anything technical, but isn't Amazon Instant video already on US TiVo? If so what major technical issues could possibly exist?
It looks as if Amazon Prime video is going to be added to US Tivo shortly:

http://zatznotfunny.com/2014-08/amaz...oming-to-tivo/


I think there is an Amazon video app on the US Tivo Premier but maybe it was for just to purchase amazon video? It looks like this new one will give the free content associated with Prime membership.

muppetman11 11-09-2014 14:26
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Interesting read and comments from Jeremy Darroch and Tom Mockridge

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...-javid-consult

Quote:
Jeremy Darroch, the chief executive of BSkyB, argued that ITV and Channel 4 should be careful “cherry picking” parts of the US payment system that suit them as the government’s upcoming review poses a threat to some of the benefits they enjoy.

“I’m broadly supportive of deregulation,” said Darroch, speaking at the event. “It is encouraging the Secretary of State reconciles that this is a complex issue and is a connected issue. For deregulation to work it has to work both ways. It is untenable for the commercial PSBs to look across the pond and to cherry pick pieces from an entirely different system. All the considerable benefits, things like guaranteed access to customer bases, EPG prominence, an incredibly valuable benefit. Platform access and EPG prominence are on the table. Be careful what you wish for.”
Quote:
Tom Mockridge, chief executive of Virgin Media, said: “We do not, nor have we ever, charged public service broadcasters. Equally, we do not believe viewers should pay an additional tax for the privilege of viewing programming which they have already paid for. Government is right to ignore the overly simplistic calls for another tax on TV viewers and review the current system in more detail. There is a careful balance to strike.”

passingbat 11-09-2014 14:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35728184)
Interesting read and comments from Jeremy Darroch and Tom Mockridge http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...-javid-consult
Sky should pay the money back that they've charged PSB's over the years. I really don't know how they got away with it.

muppetman11 11-09-2014 15:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35728186)
Sky should pay the money back that they've charged PSB's over the years. I really don't know how they got away with it.
Contact them and let them know :p::D:p:

denphone 11-09-2014 15:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35728190)
Contact them and let them know :p::D:p:
Well from memory are you not close to old Rupert.;):D

RichardCoulter 11-09-2014 17:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35728184)
Interesting read and comments from Jeremy Darroch and Tom Mockr
http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...-javid-consult
Thanks for posting this, it was an interesting read.

Some time ago someone on here asked why VM broadcast some channels unencrypted. I responded by saying that it was a condition of the franchises that channels 1-4 (1-5 in some areas) were broadcast in the clear. They then wanted to know why other channels on top of the aforementioned were unencrypted.

I asked my main contact and there were several reasons, including the reason given above, so I guess it seems that the 'new' CEO holds a similar view to his predecessor.

Media Boy UK 11-09-2014 21:15
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Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to 'soft' launch new firmware update starting on Tuesday.

Virgin Media sources has told Media Boy HQ today that Virgin will begin installing a soft launch of a new firmware update to the TiVo boxes.

The update will change the look of the user interface, improve the start up time and offer other small changes/improvements.

To get an idea of the new look if you go to virginmedia.com the colour scheme is the same with the purple background, white text and the new red Virgin Media logo.

A few regions will get it on Tuesday with the majority of the boxes to be updated by October 28th.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An "Keep it real and free" Production.

blue666666 11-09-2014 21:18
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Great news

MalteseFalcon 11-09-2014 21:27
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Oh God no. The website is horrible, whoever thought that purple went well with white and red. I'd rather stick with the old red background thanks all the same.

Derekb108 11-09-2014 22:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35727696)
link http://investor.tivo.com/phoenix.zht...cle&ID=1964575

Press Release
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So BIG, It's Almost Inappropriate -- TiVo(R) Unveils Largest Consumer DVR Ever Made With 24 TB of Storage Capacity for Over 26,000 Hours of TV

TiVo Mega Can Record Over Three Years of TV
SAN JOSE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 09/08/14 -- TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), a leader in the advanced television entertainment market, today unveiled the biggest DVR it has ever made, TiVo Mega. TiVo Mega boasts 24 terabytes of recording space, the equivalent of over 26,000 hours of TV. The whole home capable TiVo Mega marries unprecedented storage with the all-in-one approach to live, recorded, on-demand, streaming services and web-based television that gives consumers what they want on any screen, wherever they are.

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Attachment 25711
Can we have a petition for Virgin to stock this for any customers who want this TiVo Beast!!!!:p::p::p::D:D:D:D:D:D

blue666666 11-09-2014 23:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Derekb108 (Post 35728315)
Can we have a petition for Virgin to stock this for any customers who want this TiVo Beast!!!!:p::p::p::D:D:D:D:D:D
I would sign up for it 4000 hours of HD recording blow my mind

Mad Max 11-09-2014 23:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35728317)
I would sign up for it 4000 hours of HD recording blow my mind

Do you ever get out?

blue666666 11-09-2014 23:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35728318)
Do you ever get out?
the irony is that i don't recored much at all.the tivo i have now more than meets my needs.

Stephen 11-09-2014 23:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35728294)
Oh God no. The website is horrible, whoever thought that purple went well with white and red. I'd rather stick with the old red background thanks all the same.
The new TiVo colour scheme is so much nicer than the current red and black. Looks much better.

Derekb108 11-09-2014 23:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35728318)
Do you ever get out?
He just created a new tv show I married the monster, a new reality game show to see how much TV you could watch within a year lets see the effects would be gruesome! :rolleyes::D

theone2k10 12-09-2014 01:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35728291)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to 'soft' launch new firmware update starting on Tuesday.

Virgin Media sources has told Media Boy HQ today that Virgin will begin installing a soft launch of a new firmware update to the TiVo boxes.

The update will change the look of the user interface, improve the start up time and offer other small changes/improvements.

To get an idea of the new look if you go to virginmedia.com the colour scheme is the same with the purple background, white text and the new red Virgin Media logo.

A few regions will get it on Tuesday with the majority of the boxes to be updated by October 28th.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An "Keep it real and free" Production.
I told you the interface was changing months ago :p:

love Virgin2013 12-09-2014 01:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35728291)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to 'soft' launch new firmware update starting on Tuesday.

Virgin Media sources has told Media Boy HQ today that Virgin will begin installing a soft launch of a new firmware update to the TiVo boxes.

The update will change the look of the user interface, improve the start up time and offer other small changes/improvements.

To get an idea of the new look if you go to virginmedia.com the colour scheme is the same with the purple background, white text and the new red Virgin Media logo.

A few regions will get it on Tuesday with the majority of the boxes to be updated by October 28th.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An "Keep it real and free" Production.

Do we know what areas are getting it on Tuesday?

Media Boy UK 12-09-2014 01:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by love Virgin2013 (Post 35728328)
Do we know what areas are getting it on Tuesday?
No areas info was given.

dwarfofpoison 12-09-2014 03:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35728291)
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to 'soft' launch new firmware update starting on Tuesday.

Virgin Media sources has told Media Boy HQ today that Virgin will begin installing a soft launch of a new firmware update to the TiVo boxes.

The update will change the look of the user interface, improve the start up time and offer other small changes/improvements.

To get an idea of the new look if you go to virginmedia.com the colour scheme is the same with the purple background, white text and the new red Virgin Media logo.

A few regions will get it on Tuesday with the majority of the boxes to be updated by October 28th.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An "Keep it real and free" Production.
If this is and I so hope it is, the Haxe / death of Flash update that Todd Kulick Vice President of Technology and Principal Engineer at TiVo Inc. is talking about then there's a whole lot more going on than small changes. Check out his WWX2014 speech (link below). A possibility of a 30% speed increase even for legacy box's like the Premier which Virgin's TiVo is based on, is just one of the developments that makes me extremely happy.

http://youtu.be/P8BpZagb6qE

It's an hour long, Tod Kulic is no Steve Jobs and it's a geeky tech conference where a lot of what is said flies straight over my head but I couldn't stop watching.

1andrew1 12-09-2014 09:07
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Preview of BT Sport Extra currently testing on the Sky platform which we understand will come to VM too.
http://imgur.com/oN29YMz

Source: Mr Newshound via Digital Spy

denphone 12-09-2014 09:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35728294)
Oh God no. The website is horrible, whoever thought that purple went well with white and red. I'd rather stick with the old red background thanks all the same.
Somehow l knew Mr Grumpy would not be happy.:D

huxleypiguk 12-09-2014 09:40
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Hey I'm just waiting for my TiVo. It's out for delivery!

BTW what do VM do with the old V+ boxes? Do they collect them?

Back to topic, will the local TV stations ever have their areas of viewing expanded? It would be good to see some of the local content.

spiderplant 12-09-2014 09:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by huxleypiguk (Post 35728358)
BTW what do VM do with the old V+ boxes? Do they collect them?
Samsung: yes
SA: either return it or you can recycle it yourself

theone2k10 12-09-2014 09:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by huxleypiguk (Post 35728358)
Hey I'm just waiting for my TiVo. It's out for delivery!

BTW what do VM do with the old V+ boxes? Do they collect them?

Back to topic, will the local TV stations ever have their areas of viewing expanded? It would be good to see some of the local content.
You'll get a label and packaging stuff in your tivo box kit so you can drop your old box off at a collect+ point.
I had to do this when i got rid of the tv and had to return the tivo.

Media Boy UK 12-09-2014 11:40
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Digital Spy: RTÉ TWO Rebrands Back to RTÉ 2.

On 22nd September, RTÉ TWO will go back to being called RTÉ 2 and get a complete new look.

RTÉ Two is on Virgin Channel 876 in Northern Ireland.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...10&postcount=1

Stephen 12-09-2014 16:00
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there is a thread to talk about TiVo


http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...l#post35728451


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