Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36013089)

The STV Player would be more appropriate for Scotland.

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36013092)

For Channel 3 content, sure. But the other content, STVs boxsets and their 3rd party boxsets (e.g. Hopster children's shows) would be extra content for those south of the border, who can download the phone/tablet app and get that content while the Channel 3 content remains blocked, so why not do the same on the TV app too?

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36013099)

Maybe your missing content will be available on Britbox when it arrives later this year, although there is a small subscription fee.

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36013078)

As I said above, Scotland doesn't have ITV Hub, so the ITV spin-off channel's content may not be fully represented. I've no idea if the content VM hosts on their catch-up systems here is exactly the same as the app.

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 36013289)

I can never understand why VM cannot see channels from other area's such as STV. My wife is Scottish, so seeing a channel, plus STV news etc would be good for customers South of the borders.

Sky has channels that can be obtained just by changing the region code. So l cannot understand why VM doesn't have this access

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 36013289)

I can never understand why VM cannot see channels from other area's such as STV. My wife is Scottish, so seeing a channel, plus STV news etc would be good for customers South of the borders.

Sky, has channels that can be obtained just by changing the region code. So l cannot understand why VM doesn't have this access

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013275)

In Scotland we got STV Player - showing the best of the weeks telly on STV and also Shows made by STV.*

We also got ITV Hub for All ITV Channels outside the main ITV Channel.


STV Player do not have 3rd party things on Virgin Media you need the STV app via your phone for that.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013326)

Media Boy Sources has confirm that "Discovery have some huge changes planned". Also Viacom is looking in to launching an 5USA HD Channel.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36013327)

Interesting any clues.;)

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013326)

Media Boy Sources has confirm that "Discovery have some huge changes planned". Also Viacom is looking in to launching an 5USA HD Channel.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013300)

You are not missing anything good.

You are only missing the following:

Monday to Friday.

06.00 As ITV
13.55 STV News (Scottish News Headlines)
14.00 As ITV
18.00 STV News (Local Scottish news from 4 areas Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen.)
19.00 As ITV
22.30 Scotland Tonight (Something like Newsnight)
23.00 Old ITV Broadcasts from the last few years.

Weekends:

STV Weekend News is shown on STV when ITV broadcast their local news.

All other shows as ITV.

Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 36013383)

You occasionally get sports live on Scottish/Welsh/Irish channels which are not available in other areas via Virgin.

These can be viewed via Sky - good enough reason to want it IMO.

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36013486)

I assume by saying they were offered that your source MB has confirmed they aren't coming? That there isn't a delay between doing the deal and executing it, e.g. it took a few months for Sky reorganisation to happen after the deal being agreed.

If so, I can understand why VM deprioritised the +1s, the on-demand content they're getting in the deal should be the same as the that, and doesn't clutter up the EPG.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013488)

It takes time.

Sky Deal was confirm on July 18th.
Sky Cinema SD was axe on August 1st.
E! HD did launch on August 15th.

Source: Media Boy Blog.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013485)

BREAKING NEWS.... BREAKING NEWS.... BREAKING NEWS....

Media Boy Sources has today confirm that Viacom DID offer all the following channels on top of Nick Jr. HD and MTV Classic as part of the new deal with more on Demand things to Virgin Media.

-Nick Jr. +1
-Comedy Central Extra +1
-5Spike +1
-MTV MUSIC +1
-MTV +1

©copyright 2019 Media Boy 2006 - 2019. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 36013499)

Do you know whether Virgin accepted or rejected the chance to get the extra channels, MB? Or was it simply 'offered' to Virgin.

Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 36013499)

Do you know whether Virgin accepted or rejected the chance to get the extra channels, MB? Or was it simply 'offered' to Virgin.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013731)

DS is reporting that "4 Nickelodeon channels will be included in the Mix package as of 1st November"

Source: DS Forum and DXRulz.

Will November 1st be the next round of new channels launches and channel numbers from Virgin Media and Viacom?

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36013732)

Crikey we have more channel changes this year then we have had for quite a few years MB.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013731)

DS is reporting that "4 Nickelodeon channels will be included in the Mix package as of 1st November"

Source: DS Forum and DXRulz.

Will November 1st be the next round of new channels launches and channel numbers from Virgin Media and Viacom?

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36013743)

Probably. Though if there are any HD swap-out/replacements, they'll likely happen a few days earlier like with the Discovery channels.

Bare minimum Channel 5 and Paramount go HD only. There's no ad region differences and they are available on all tiers.

Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 36013578)

Following the new deals with Sky, Discovery and Viacom, which other carriage deals are up in the next few months?

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013759)

Well with Discovery in certain cases, the SD and HD channels included within separate TV packages (e.g. TLC SD was included in the Mix TV package, whereas TLC HD was available in the Full House TV package). Where this was the case, the HD channel did replace the SD channel in the that package. This means you'll still continue to enjoy all the great programming on that channel after the change.

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...postcount=1910

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No news on what broadcaster deal is next up for renewal. It maybe any of the following base on the last new channel we got from them.

2015:
NGC-UK Partnership - We got Nat Geo Wild HD

2016:
Channel Four Television Corporation - We got 4Seven HD.

2017:
Turner Broadcasting System Europe - We got TCM HD and Cartoon Network HD

2018:
Columbia Pictures Corporation Ltd - For more Sony channels

Unknown:
Disney Channels Worldwide
Bauer Radio

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36013763)

Is Nat Geo UK still a business Sky has a stake in? I wonder when it, and other similar partnerships in UK versions of Sky is part of, will change.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013764)

You are getting Sky mix up with FOX - National Geographic Society and Disney Channels Worldwide own NGC-UK Partnership.

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36013765)

I did know Fox was part of the Nat Geo group, I just thought I vaguely remembered Sky being a partner too. That could just be a misremembered thing because Fox had connection to Sky before the Fox/Disney deal recently.

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36013783)

Sky did own a stake in the NGC-UK Partnership. It sold it to Fox who as we know were bought by Disney.

Originally Posted by wikipedia (Post 36013765)

The channel is owned by the NGC-UK Partnership, which was formed in 1997 as a joint venture between National Geographic Television & Film, a division of the National Geographic Society and British Sky Broadcasting through its Sky Ventures division. The NGS provides programming expertise, while BSkyB provides its expertise on distribution, marketing, commercial and advertising sales. The partnership builds and operates National Geographic channels and services across Europe. It is headquartered in London. In December 2006, News Corporation purchased 25 percent of the Society's stake in the company. This meant that BSkyB owned half company, while the National Geographic Society and News Corp held 25 percent share each. In December 2007, BSkyB sold its stake in the partnership to the Fox Entertainment Group, through its Fox Networks Group subsidiary.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013759)

2017:
Turner Broadcasting System Europe - We got TCM HD and Cartoon Network HD

Originally Posted by newapollo (Post 36013857)

Amazon Prime video has now moved to channel 205, next to Netflix. Ultra HD is now on 228 as well as 999.

Originally Posted by JMcB (Post 36013870)

Any word on the Disney streaming coming to VM? It could be a big one to pull people in.

Originally Posted by JMcB (Post 36013870)

Any word on the Disney streaming coming to VM? It could be a big one to pull people in.

Originally Posted by RegularCapital (Post 36013803)

Cartoon Network HD and TCM HD were added to Virgin in early 2013, however the existing deal was renewed in November 2016 which included on-demand content. It seems it could be up for renewal again, if this happens, I can see Virgin dropping WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks' (ex-Turner) SD channels, with exception to Cartoonito and the timeshifts and Boomerang SD will be replaced by Boomerang HD.

Cartoonito will probably have a HD version soon, considering it is performing quite well (it has the same audience share as Nickelodeon).

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36013858)

TiVo has confirm that NDTV India will close on Virgin UK Channel 836 on October 28th.

Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 36014367)

Now we have Netflix and Prime Video through V6, I want Virgin to get BritBox, Disney+ and HBO Max through the new box.

Originally Posted by Derekb108 (Post 36014368)

Britbox isn't available in the uk

Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 36014367)

Now we have Netflix and Prime Video through V6, I want Virgin to get BritBox, Disney+ and HBO Max through the new box.

Originally Posted by Derekb108 (Post 36014368)

Britbox isn't available in the uk

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014377)

Where have you been? The UK version of Britbox is launching within weeks.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014377)

Where have you been? The UK version of Britbox is launching within weeks.

Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36014374)

It is in beta testing in UK and will be launching fully very soon you can sign up to the beta here www.britbox.com

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HBO MAX isn't coming to uk and Disney+ is a long way off.

Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 36014400)

Disney+ UK is scheduled to launch next March. HBO Max might be around 2022/23 depending on the contract with Sky.

Max is largely based on WarnerMedia’s comprehensive library of films, series, cartoons, originals and anime; the HBO brand is merely a marketing tool.

Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36014401)

Absolutely regarding HBO look at HBO Nordic for example lots of content on there that isn't HBO.

Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36014374)

It is in beta testing in UK and will be launching fully very soon you can sign up to the beta here www.britbox.com

Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36014399)

It needs beefing up though - it currently looks a mix of BBC iPlayer and UKTV Play. Very little else.

Compare to the US version of Britbox - now that is worth £6pm.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36014385)

But not on Virgin....

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014424)

That's nothing like all the content that will be on there.That was just a sample of old BBC comedy stuff. There will be much more of that, including dramas, and all the ITV and Channel 5 programming.

Best to reserve judgement until you've seen the full offering.

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Correct, but that was in answer to the post that Britbox wasn't available in the UK.

Virgin have not made any announcements about Britbox being on their platform, but there is nothing unusual about VM keeping everything close to their chests.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36014432)

Just then don't expect it to come quickly if at all...

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014453)

Oh, it will definitely come....eventually!

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014453)

Oh, it will definitely come....eventually!

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36014458)

l would rather live in the world of reality rather then a world of ifs , buts and maybes...

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014494)

Why do you frequent this site, then? :D

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36014498)

To see whats Coming Soon to Virgin TV.;):D

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36014498)

To see whats Coming Soon to Virgin TV.;):D

Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36014456)

Says who you?
Not every streaming service will be on VMs box you know, it'd be nice if they were but they won't be.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36014050)

UPDATE: Has Virgin Media UK sign an new deal with NDTV?

We can confirmed that our TiVo box EPG has tonight been updated for NDTV India on October 28th and the "This channel is no longer available" has been remove to now say "To Be Announced".

Has Virgin Media UK signed an new deal with NDTV?

NOTE:

NDTV Good Times (Channel 829) and NDTV Spice (Channel 837) also have EPG saying "To Be Announced".

All information right as of October 15th at 22.30.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36014557)

TiVo has confirmed that Starzplay Showcase will be shown on Virgin Media TV Showcase (Channel 100) on October 23rd and October from 7pm.

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36014560)

MB you might want to edit that, the 2nd date is missing.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36014533)

Seeit: Home to become HGTV "in early 2020."

Reports are coming in that HGTV will not launch until "early 2020" in the UK.

https://www.seenit.co.uk/discovery-o...dont-relocate/

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36014568)

What a terrible name channel for a channel.

Originally Posted by Rob King (Post 36014596)

Since VM signed a deal with Sky for UHD channels we not heard no more does anyone know when they will launch?

Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 36014579)

It's common for TV channels to use abbreviated names:

BBC
ITV
MTV
VH1
ABC
CBS
NBC
TNT
TCM
TBS

How is HGTV is any different?

Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 36014602)

"Virgin Media customers are set to enjoy new Ultra HD linear and additional video-on-demand content from Sky next year."

https://www.libertyglobal.com/virgin...arpartnership/

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014609)

It has four letters.

Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 36014624)

So?

How is a four letter abbreviated name any worse than a three letter one. Why on earth anyone would care about something so trivial is beyond me!

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014631)

I was merely explaining the point made by the poster of this question. It doesn't bother me one iota. However, you've got to admit that 'HGTV' is a bit of a mouthful and not as easily remembered as, say, 'H&G'.

Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36014635)

HGTV is a channel in the USA owned by Discovery networks, it stands for Home & Garden Television.

Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36014647)

Home & Garden Television - looks bad in the TV Guide

Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36014654)

It seems the channel is called HGTV - not Home & Garden TV.

I know on Sky the EPG entry was meant to reflect the licence holders name - so would be HGTV.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014631)

I was merely explaining the point made by the poster of this question. It doesn't bother me one iota. However, you've got to admit that 'HGTV' is a bit of a mouthful and not as easily remembered as, say, 'H&G'.

Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 36014610)

And the moaners will moan from about mid day 2nd Jan!!

Originally Posted by Rob King (Post 36014694)

So we get the Uhd channels from 1st Jan 2020?

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014701)

We were told 2020. Not 1 January 2020.

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36014705)

Though they didn't specifically say so, my impression was that VM would get the UHD channels from Sky from launch.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014720)

They have already launched on Sky, haven't they? This is Virgin playing catch-up.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36014721)

But you should know by now that Virgin generally play catch up.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36014727)

£4.99 with 12 titles on the service at launch woohoo.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36014720)

They have already launched on Sky, haven't they? This is Virgin playing catch-up.

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36014731)

No. All Sky's UHD content is currently streaming, not broadcast. If there's a UHD version of a particular show a red button prompt takes you to it. Other than that it's boxsets.

The first question on the FAQ here
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/wa...-q-in-ultra-hd



Many of the 3rd party HD channels on Sky satellite transponder space that have been closing over the last year, it could be simply Sky want their space back to launch broadcast UHD.

Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36014732)

Sky's UHD content is broadcast via satellite for live material and is downloaded for viewing for recorded content. There is no UHD streaming on Sky.

Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36014733)

Fair enough. I clearly misunderstood something I read.

There's no Sky branded UHD channels yet then, the customer presses red to switch to a hidden (from EPG) stream.