Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

In my own view launching an local TV Channel in London was an bad idea as over 50% of the UK wide broadcasters come from London.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

stv glasgow shows take the high road, yours will show brookside

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Excellent! Gotta love the tat

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MB, are VM going to launch YourTV Manchester anytime soon? I live in Eastern Manchester and I would like to know if Virgin are to launch it, and if they are, which date will they launch the channel.

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YourTV Manchester says they will launch on Virgin, Sky and Freeview.

http://yourtvmanchester.co.uk/coverage/

YourTV Manchester says they will launch in February 2015.

http://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/2014/...h-by-february/

Also it sister channel "YourTV Blackpool & Preston" says they will also launch on Virgin, Sky and Freeview.

http://yourtvblackpoolpreston.co.uk/coverage/

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Yes, I totally agree with you on both these points.

I think London is far more transient, it has a younger population and more ethnic diversity (eg 500,000 French) than any other city in the UK. Appealing to this type of diverse audience is very hard.
To illustrate the difference, when England exited the World Cup, viewing in pubs declined nationally in England except London, due to the internationalisation of the city.

What I also feel is that the whole success or failure of local TV cannot be judged by one TV station in London. London Live's low viewing figures could be due to one or all of:
i) Local TV does not work in London or anywhere else in the UK.
ii) Local TV does not work in London due to London's unique characteristics.
iii) Local TV does not work in London due to the wrong decisions taken by London Live in terms of programming.

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Local TV, jesus H! Do we not have enough friggin TV channels as it is? Most of which are utter brain numbing dross, talk about saturation! People need to get up off their arses and get out more, ok it's different for people who are housebound with illness or whatever, but for the majority of people, do we really need all these TV channels?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

We've got too many TV channels, so the obvious solution is to watch less TV.

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No-one is forcing you to watch them !

Personally, I have all channels, bar movies and sports (as I'm a tight sod), and although we dont watch much, I like the choice.

Having said that< watched the "this is Brighton" the other day, and the whole thing reminded me of schoolboy video, so I'll probably not watch that again

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Not enough channels compared to sky! I want the random european channels and Fox News! Yeah I'm ridiculous I know! Oh throw in sky Atlantic too for my friends on here ;)

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Watch less indeed. Am on a 2 week break from work and am on my 4th book in 4 days. Not gonna complete this one today though:( as I have a date with friends a number of pubs a bit later. 🍻🍻🍻:)

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I see today that an channel has been added to Total Channel over night.

Media Boy HQ has no idea on what maybe added - as BT Sport Extra was set to launch today via the red button on TiVo.

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i have got my BT Sport Red Button

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And us as well.

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One of the things I miss about Analogue Sky was all the foreign channels you used to get!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

+1 to that, it was a shame to lose them though I understand why

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Thanks for Info.

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Well, as the extra BBC Alba audio stream and BT Sport Extra services have now launched, I'm assuming that it's for truTV.

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will bt sport extra (red button) is it in hd

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But nothing has been added to the channel lineup.

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BT says BT Sport Extra will only be is SD - for now.

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Bring back RTL and 'Tutti Frutti'

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you guys are loonies......:nutter::D

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Grimsby's EstuaryTV moves to Virgin Channel 159.

Grimsby's EstuaryTV has confirmed on Twitter that have move from Virgin Channel 879 to Virgin Channel 159 in the Grimsby & Scunthorpe area.

https://twitter.com/TomReid__/status/515088523524059136

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I remember VOX, it sometimes had questionablee content on late at night!, and the channel that had a little umbrella logo in the corner, well, it looked like an umbrella to me!

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Bring back TNT!

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missed out on this but i was always epically jealous of all the european channels. what were the main ones people would get? the main german channels?

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SAT1 and RTL comes to mind, along with Rai Uno from Italy

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Pro Seiben.
RTL 4 (dutch)

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Actually, now I think about it, it can't be truTV as this is already broadcasting on VM off the EPG. I assume that the system counts all services, whether on or off the EPG, so it wouldn't make a difference. This must mean that something new has been added, possibly a hidden TV/radio channel. I remember VOX, I liked the name and always thought that it would make a good name for a bar. It's latin for 'voice'. RTL1, RTL2, RTL5, Sat 1, Premier, Pro Sieben, EinsPlus, Phoenix are some I remember. The Mexican channel Galavision used to show bullfighting on Sunday afternoons :shocked:

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I wonder which channel it could be. Maybe 5*+1 ? Or one of the Sony channels?

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Ah trutv is on vm but hidden away? Must be on its way then?

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Yes, been testing for a couple of weeks now.

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so if it`s not on the EPG how do you tune in to it?

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You can't with a standard VM box, a TV with a cable tuner or an unofficial cable box would be needed.

Connecting such unauthorised equipment to the network, however, is against VM terms and conditions.

Some people also say that this could introduce noise into the system; thus degrading the TV picture for neighbouring houses.

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Thanks for that. As I have neither I will watch on FREEVIEW.

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Has the channel no for itv be been announced yet?

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Not seen/heard anything about the ITVBE EPG slot.

Apparently, the delay in 5*+1 returning to VM is due to Viacom wanting to put it on channel 152. Research shows that +1 channels do much better if placed next to the main channel.

If Channel 5+24 closes, this won't be a problem. Viacom are going to have to decide what they are going to do with channel 5+24, or accept that either it or 5*+1 are going to be placed away from the rest of the channel portfolio.

I suspect (but don't know for sure) that this could be the extra stream that MB picked up so that things are ready to roll if/when Viacom and VM come to an agreement.

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... just been told that the increase in "services" may be the forthcoming extra audio feed for BBC2. ( Next months BBC coverage of the Pro 12 rugby competition will offer commentry in both English and Gaelic).

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Ch 159 showing new local channel in Belfast but has the itvBE logo!

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Haha someone in virgin media screwed up there!

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Seen no information on ITVBe Channel number.

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Media Boy HQ think we may see Tru TV sometime this week - as early as October 1st.

Why October 1st?

Sky launch Sky1 HD on Virgin Media on that date back in 2010.

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Fixed overnight.:D

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Still not confirmed yet but I am working with ITV Be launching on Channel 119, Channel 179 or Channel 205.

Or we may even see the following:

115. ITV2
116. ITVBe
117. ITV3
118. ITV4
174. ITV2 HD
175. ITV3 HD
176. ITV4 HD
177. ITV2 +1
178. ITV3 +1
179 or 205. ITV4 +1

Or ITV may just ask Virgin Media to reuse ITV4 +1 EPG Slot for ITV Be.

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whens itvbe coming or no date yet mb?

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I assume the 8th October, 7pm launch will be across all platforms, so not long now! http://www.itv.com/be

"Notes to Editors
ITVBe launches on October 8th, available on Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat."
http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press...ht-programming

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Will it be worth watching or be a mish mash of itv 2-4 shows I don't watch anyway?

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If your the type who loves dross I'm sure you'll love it ;)

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From what i've seen in next weeks Radio times it looks like a awful channel has things like Jeremy kyle usa on it.
This is just my opinion though.

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You can be rest assured it won't be one of my favourite channels.:nono::nono:

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Hmmm, maybe this is an indication that ITVBe is testing on VM?? Perhaps ITVBe will eventually take over the former local channel EPG slot for Belfast, what was it on before 159 (so we can keep an eye on it).

My guess is that the extra stream that MB noticed is one of the following:

- The BBC2 audio stream needs to be in place for 3 October.

- The ITVBe stream needs to be in place for 8 October.

- The 5*+1 stream, as yet, has an unknown start date.

I haven't included truTV, as this won't affect the total amount of services (since it is already broadcasting off the EPG).

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I must admit, I have seen what Sky are bringing out on their Atlantic channel with their adverts, then I read "what's coming soon" to Virgin on this forum, there really is no comparison, it's frigging ridiculous that we cannot get Atlantic, and no matter what some ppl seem to say about Atlantic being rubbish etc etc, from my point of view and probably many others on here it offers some quality programmes.

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Some people said that they wanted SA so badly that they would be prepared to pay a little extra on top of their subscription for it.

In a way this is what some have done by subscribing to Now TV on top of their VM subscription in order to get SA, I believe that the other channels on Now TV are included in the basic VM package anyway.

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No Disney is on nowtv and is in Vms XL pack, Nikleodeon is in vms L pack, itv encore is on nowtv and not on vm at all at the moment, but i think the others are in vms m+ pack.

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14 new channels and the first hd channel has been added to virgin tv anywhere :dunce::dmonk:

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Thanks, so some people not on L or XL may benefit a little more if they have children or want ITV Encore before it comes to VM.

Talking of ITV Encore, ITV Encore +1 will be closing on 7/10/14 at 6pm on Sky. It is widely speculated that this slot will be re-used to launch ITVBe on the platform.

At this moment in time, it looks like there won't be a +1 or HD variant for ITVBe on Sky, so I am assuming that this will be the same for VM. It's believed that these are "coming soon" :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

I think you're making the mistake of using a thread in this forum as a complete guide to what's on Virgin. There is some excellent stuff on at the moment.

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we live in a rotten world where ofcomn allow the tv providers to run rough shot and charge whatever they want and withhold services. its a disgrace to be honest.

i want any channel to be launched now tbh its been a dry spell since sky sports 5

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Absolutely agree,

As I always say "no matter how hard you work for your money, there are organization (people) working harder to take it off you!"

Sky and VM are two of them:td:

I think I should change my name to grumpy :Peace:

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While I sympathise, you are aware of what you're saying, right?

Outside of the PSB's, no services are legally mandated to be available to everyone. if a Content host or provider wants to keep a channel or programming to themselves, it is their right to do so. If people voted with their wallets, the likes of Sky and VM would not be able to afford to charge "whatever they liked" which in reality, is mere market prices.

BT Sport has been a disrupter, as is Netflix etc and the upcoming WWE Network too. People should be able to pay for the content they want, but that requires Ofcom to tackle the supply side, and encourage the likes of the EPL to create products for consumers to watch content directly. That way people can pay for what they want, and not packages like Sky Sports where much of the content is of no interest.

You cannot blame Sky/VM/BT for wanting to protect what they've paid for, however you can certainly ask why the content producers don't offer consumers direct solutions. The tech is there, they should be using it.

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Yes, they have the legal right, but that doesn't make it acceptable. The law should be changed so that one company cannot monopolise all the best shows.

I am surprised that the law is so intrusive these days and yet fails to deal with the issues that really annoy so many people.

It was due to Michael Jackson buying the rights to all that Beatles material that their works have been denied us on TV for all these years. Just one person can achieve this. Clearly wrong.

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So long as there is competition in the market, this will not happen. In fact as we have seen competition for the content has driven prices UP not down at the supply side, and the market appetite for the content has not been diminished either. There is not a media monopoly in this country, and so long as there isn't, Ofcom should not interfere with the business of content procurement and distribution.

As for buying the rights to a single act/content source and doing what they want with it, I have to disagree that it is "clearly wrong". You should not, and can not force an owner of any good to share it, sell it, or do anything they don't want with it. You may not like that fact, but such is life.

As consumers the best thing we can do is show the demand for it and make it an offer they cannot refuse. Asking for legislation to control market forces is completely absurd.

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I never knew that! Can't someone buy the rights from his estate now that he's dead?

Which channel is it?

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if you meen the hd one its a news channel NHK WORLD HD

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i'm not blaming them i'm just saying it shouldnt be the case. TV should be regarded as a public service. There should be a body with powers to stop spiteful withholding of channels.

There should also be bodies to stop the uncontrolled abuse of sport subscription channels.

"new sports deal coming up lads what shall we bid?"
murdoch: well lads i charge ridiculous prices compared to mainland europe. this is a fine gravy train and the government won't stop or control me! so throw billions at it to get the most rights"
"we'd need to increase prices to keep making our million pound profits?"
murdoch: yeah?
"costs are pretty high though rupert?"
"no one will stop me tho or havent so far!! LOL!"

P.S yes im bitter and angry and very unreasonable hahha apologies.

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I would love it if Sky, BT and VM would reduce prices to make it easy for consumers to choos what to have.

Fot example, l was stopped by a Sky rep in Hounslow. And he asked me if l was interested in going to Sky.

I told hime with a smile that l was with Sky, for a very long time. But VM gave me a deal, which l took.

He said that he could equal that deal. But l said that within my deal l get Phone, BB and TV for a certain price.

He said 'you might as well stay with VM. Howabout that.

We needed cheaper services.

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That's very enlightening Arthur, thanks for sharing.

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More chance of it snowing in hell forever than prices going down

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Regarding the Beatles music publishing, Michael Jackson lost control of it way back in 1995 when he merged Northern Songs (owners of the rights to the Beatles' songs) into Sony ATV Music Publishing in return for a 50% stake in the combined company plus $59m. His stake was reduced to just 25% in 2006.

I'm not sure what is meant by the songs being denied us on TV all these years. They've featured in adverts (Help and Revolution) and "A Hard Day's Night" was on TV this year. The recent ITV drama doc "Cilla" featured tracks written by The Beatles too.

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Yes, I meant the HD one- thanks.

Cheers, I never knew of his past ownership of this material.

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reduce prices = lost profit. will never happen (IMHO)

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I respect your opinion, but the precedent has already been set that you can legislate to restrict these rights. For example, there are certain sports which must be made available across all platforms. Sky was forced to play ball in respect of their exclusive rights to films and were told to charge a given level of wholesale price. Microsoft was told it couldn't have its software added to computers and that it should be purchased as a separate package to let other suppliers in.

Competition should work in favour of the consumer and at the same time ensure that the supplier was still able to make a fair profit from it. It is the Government's responsibility to ensure that the balance is right.

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I don't mind them withholding channels as long as they don't withhold material that is shown on those channels. Exclusive deals should be banned in my view, unless they are for a short period of time (say two years) after they have been released. After that time, they should be made available to other media outlets at the market rate.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

same reason sky will never get rid of it HD charge

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Just as a foot note on the Jacko thing it was the other way around, at the time Macca tried in vain to re-buy the rights to the Beatles songs so they wouldn't be cheapened by being used in TV adverts, but Jacko outbid him igniting a feud which lasted till the "bad" singer died.

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I have just seen on twitter that ITVBe will be on Virgin Channel 119 from Wednesday.

Info thanks to a516digital.

http://www.a516digital.com/2014/09/faq-itvbe.html#more

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Sky Movies will rebrand Sky Movies Greats HD as Sky Movies Superhero HD on Virgin Media from Monday.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Whatever way packages are sold everyone pays for HD.;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

I'm not sure about this. On the one hand when HD becomes the norm (perhaps when SD channels no longer exist), they may not be able to justify continuation of the HD charge.

On the other hand, the BBC introduced a higher TV licence for receiving programmes in colour in the 1960's to fund the extra costs of production and this remains to this day.

Absolutely. As I stated above, maybe when HD is the norm and the cost of HD equipment falls, we might see a change- but I won't be holding my breathe.

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Someone on Dspy is reporting that TV5 Monde is now on all tv packages http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...2#post75038122

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Never saw that coming! Not heard anything about this either, I wonder if this is permanent or just a promotion?

It says that the channel is on M and above, can someone check if it is actually now Free To Air or not. This can be done by tuning to the channel and pulling your viewing card out of the box (I can't do it as I'm away from home ready for a funeral tomorrow).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

I don't have vm tv anymore otherwise i'd check.

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Thanks for link.

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UPDATE:

Sky Movies.com says Sky Movies Superheroes will broadcast from Monday until November 2nd on Virgin Channels 404 and 434.

http://skymovies.sky.com/about-sky-movies-superheroes

---------- Post added at 00:26 ---------- Previous post was at 00:13 ----------

Christmas comes early on Movies 24.

Movies 24 has confirmed on Facebook via they Christmas 24 page that they will launch Christmas 24 on November 2nd 2014 to until January 3rd 2015.

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UPDATE on TV5:

Virgin Media sources has told Media Boy HQ tonight that TV5 is only on the M and M+ packages for the month of October.

Also FOX will be added to TV Anywhere from October 10th.

---------- Post added at 00:48 ---------- Previous post was at 00:45 ----------

Made TV reveal launch dates for Made in Leeds and Made in Tyne Wear.

Made TV will launch Made in Leeds on November 6th and Made in Tyne Wear on November 13th.

https://twitter.com/JamieMadeTV/stat...56695423225857

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What's tv5? So it's not on xl? Seems a bit odd only having it on smaller packages?

Christmas movie channel starting 2nd November! Christ that's less than a month away and yet it's bloody warm still.

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I believe TV5 is a french lanaguage television channel

I find it odd that its moved down the packagaes for a month and there is no adavertising about this considering its high position on the TV guide who would know

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You should see Hallmark on FIOS Verizon lol they have been showing Christmas movies since May lol.

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October List update - October 3rd update.

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

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

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
September 1st. CBS Reality, Horror Channel, CBS Action, CBS Drama, CBS Reality +1 and Horror Channel +1 is having an freeview to all M, M+ and L packages on Virgin Channel 148, 149, 192, 197, 201 and 202 right now untill December 1st 2014.
October 1st. TV5 is having an freeview to all M, M+ and L packages on Virgin Channel 825 right now untill November 1st 2014.

=== October ===
6th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Greats as Sky Movies Superheroes on Virgin Channel 404 today at 6am.
6th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Greats HD as Sky Movies Superheroes HD on Virgin Channel 434 today at 6am.
8th. ITV has confirmed that ITV Be will launch today on Virgin Channel 119.
8th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Bristol will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Bristol areas only.
15th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Cardiff will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Cardiff areas only.
22nd. Local TV Broadcaster That's Solent can launch from today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Southampton areas only.

=== November ===
2nd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes as Sky Movies Greats on Virgin Channel 404 today at 6am.
2nd. NBCU to rebrand Movies 24 as Christmas 24 on Virgin Channel 419 today at 6am.
2nd. NBCU to rebrand Movies 24+ as Christmas 24+ on Virgin Channel 420 today at 6am.
2nd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes HD as Sky Movies Greats HD on Virgin Channel 434 today at 6am.
5th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Leeds will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Leeds.
5th. Local TV Broadcaster That's Oxford can launch from today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Oxford areas only.
12th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Tyne Wear will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Newcastle areas only.

=== December ===
No News...

=== Before 2015 ===
-Local TV broadcaster Bay TV Liverpool hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159.

=== January 2015 ===
3rd. NBCU to rebrand Christmas 24 as Movies 24 on Virgin Channel 419 today at 6am.
3rd. NBCU to rebrand Christmas 24+ as Movies 24+ on Virgin Channel 420 today at 6am.
Local TV Broadcaster STV Edinburgh will launch sometime this month on Virgin Channel 159 in some Edinburgh areas only.

=== February 2015 ===
No News...

=== March 2015 ===
No News...

=== April 2015 ===
No News...

=== May 2015 ===
No News...

=== June 2015 ===
No News...

=== July 2015 ===
No News...

=== August 2015 ===
No News...

=== Autumn 2015 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Virgin Media 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 subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== September 2015 ===
No News...

=== October 2015 ===
No News...

=== November 2015 ===
No News...

=== December 2015 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2016 on Virgin Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-Cambridge Presents
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury

=== Unknown dates ===
-TruTV soon to launch on Virgin Channel 245 - And is now rumoured to be testing on Virgin Media HQ.(UPDATED September 15th 2014).
-Media Boy HQ has been told that both Sky Sports News HQ HD (On Virgin Channel 511) and Sky News HD (Channel TBC) will launch in early 2015 on Virgin Media.
-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.

=== Channels ONLY in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on August 12th 2014.

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ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON SMALLWORLD CABLE OR UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Entertainment:
-Sky1 +1*
-MTV +1*

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

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

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

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

News:
-Sky News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HQ HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD**

Specialist:
-EWTN**

Radio:
-UCB Ireland**

*Only in Smallworld areas.
**Only in UPC Ireland areas.
***Only in both Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas.

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=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated September 5th 2014.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Insiders) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN SMALLWORLD AREAS' AND 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media, Smallworld and UPC Ireland are now ALL own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHEN WILL SKY SPORTS NEWS HQ HD AND SKY NEWS HD LAUNCH?
A: Base on information Media Boy HQ has seen Sky Sports News HQ HD and Sky News HD are not set to launch until early 2015.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''SKY1 +1'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: Sky1 +1 and Disney Channel HD are only broadcasting in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on October 3rd 2014.

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C) If Virgin Media are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.

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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

ITVBe channels numbers reveled

Freeview 26
Sky 179
Virgin Media 119
Freesat 118
ITV Player

http://www.itv.com/be

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Correct me if I'm wrong but haven't a lot of the shows that are going to be on ITVBe been shown previously on the likes of ITV 2-4 and in HD ?

Seems a step backwards for fans of those shows now the new channel is only SD , ITV seem to have more channels than they need in my opinion.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

ITV2's commercial breaks are fully booked and its advertisers are crying out for more of the same. Hence the creation of ITV Be. Never forget that you don't pay for ITV directly, it's the advertisers who do. He who pays the piper calls the tune!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

With Virgin Media given Channel 119 to ITV it look to me as we will not see that well known channel from Sky on Virgin Media anytime soon.

Will Virgin Media move Local TV Channels to Channel 120? Or are Virgin keeping it free for ITV Encore?

---------- Post added at 12:26 ---------- Previous post was at 12:20 ----------

And Sky viewers have lost ITV Encore +1.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

It'll be for ITV Encore, I believe. We should be getting that in late 2015.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

It may very well be advertising but launching without a HD variant is stupid in my opinion.

As for +1 channels personally I won't miss that , why would I use +1 when the show is available on catchup and in HD

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

If you already had three recordings being made at that time, the +1 facility is very useful.

Catch up is useful, but it's easy to miss stuff on there, which is deleted after a week.

It really depends how you watch TV. I appreciate that +1s aren't your bag, but I wouldn't be without them.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

+1's aren't HD so basically I never use them , the majority of Sky's catch up is in HD and available for 30 days.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

It will be 30 days for us soon, too. However, I still think it's easy to lose track of where you are when you are relying on that for a series.

If only it could keep track of where you are - like Netflix does. It just picks up where you left off when you select your programme.

I agree that it is annoying that the +1 channels are all in standard definition.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

When I moved to Big Kahuna, my price went down by around £8 per month, and my BB went up from 60Mb to 152Mb.... :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Which begs the question Hugh,how long had you been paying £8 more for less?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Fortunately TIVO is very good at finding the HD repeats when there are clashes so that isn't really an issue anymore. I can't say I've really used them since my V+ went. I really hate watching SD nowadays!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

I agree, rarely use +1 channels :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

We do as sometimes there are too many things on at the same time thus clashes occur.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

It is a pity Tivo does not automatically make use of +1 channels when there is a clash

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

The latest US update to TiVo allows you to set up a series link to do exactly that and schedule over all channels. Personally, I think that will potentially cause more problems than answers.

This new function is not part of the 'plum' upgrade to Virgin Media TiVo.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3
 

Don't wishlists already achieve this?