Cable Forum - Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

We don't need it no. Proven by the fact that customers haven't jumped ship so that they can get the channel. It would be nice to have but its not a necessity.

Agree entirely

MutleyF

19-10-2011 17:48

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Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35318131)

We don't need more +1 channels they are a waste of bandwith. For example i would choose Universal channel HD over DMAX +1 and DMAX +2 any day

They are a waste of time in your opinion - I personally find them very handy if I have missed the start of a program for any reason.

ozsat

19-10-2011 17:56

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TiVo will automatically try and use use the +1's for wishlish that fail to to their being no tuners available - and it does need to here sometimes.

I personally would rather have another +1 entertainment channel then see BoxNation.

But then I would rather see the 2 Premier Sports channels over two +1's.

Sirius

19-10-2011 17:58

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Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35318190)

I personally would rather have another +1 entertainment channel then see BoxNation.

But then I would rather see the 2 Premier Sports channels over two +1's.

:clap:

HD Boy

19-10-2011 18:01

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Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 35318190)

I would rather see the 2 Premier Sports channels over two +1's.

:clap: I think Premier Sports and Premier Sports Xtra could be on TV XL when it eventually arrives. I hope that's what there messing around for.

Jameseh

19-10-2011 18:02

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Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35318195)

I think premier sports and premier sports Xtra could be on TV XL when it eventually arrives.

Really? I couldn't have guessed that from the 20 other posts stating exactly the same thing.

devilincarnate

19-10-2011 18:08

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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35318198)

Really? I couldn't have guessed that from the 20 other posts stating exactly the same thing.

Do I detect a touch of sarcasm :D:D:D

Media Boy UK

19-10-2011 18:19

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Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35318195)

:clap: I think Premier Sports and Premier Sports Xtra could be on TV XL when it eventually arrives. I hope that's what there messing around for.

I think it due to the following:

Premier Sports maybe want to become part of the XL Pack but Virgin maybe want Premier Sports to become an add on due to the man who runs Premier Sports was one of bosses of Setanta Sports UK.

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Premier Sports was formed in 2009 by the Irish businessman Michael O'Rourke, a part owner of Setanta Sports Channel Ireland Limited.

Info from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_Sports#cite_note-0

HD Boy

19-10-2011 18:24

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35318215)

Would it not be the another way around ? :confused:

Media Boy UK

19-10-2011 18:29

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35317995)

Virgin viewer told to ''Watch this space!'' by PBS.

Just found that an Virgin viewer was told to Watch this space! when they ask about PBS launching on Virgin Media.

NOTE: Info on this post is from August 16th 2011.

http://twitter.com/#!/PBS_UKchannel

CONFIRM: Deal still not sign for PBS on Virgin.

The following has appear on the PBS on Twitter page today.

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We're hoping to be on Virgin. We'll let you know more soon! (Posted today)

http://twitter.com/#!/PBS_UKchannel

Chad	19-10-2011 18:29

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35318215)

You might be right. When Setanta Sports went off air, can you remember how many people were angry posting Virgin must reduce the price of XL or I'm away to SKY etc... I think this forced Virgin to agree a very similar deal with ESPN when it launched.

I can fully understand why Virgin wouldn't want Premier Sports on XL. For me this channel, along with Box Nation should be available to customers on a subscription basis. If you want the channel, you need to pay for it. All though I want both channels, I'd find it very difficult to justify either or both being added to XL. I tried to make a case for Premier Sports being on XL however I have changed my mind.

HD Boy

19-10-2011 18:33

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Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35318223)

I can fully understand why Virgin wouldn't want Premier Sports on XL. For me this channel, along with Box Nation should be available to customers on a subscription basis. If you want the channel, you need to pay for it. All though I want both channels, I'd find it very difficult to justify either or both being added to XL.

Boxnation will be Â£10 a month on Virgin Media

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When it comes to Virgin it will be Â£10 a month RT

http://twitter.com/#!/boxnationtv

wizzy500

19-10-2011 18:38

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will vm be launching BET, BET +1 anytime soon? it was rumoured months ago but nothings materialized...

HD Boy

19-10-2011 18:38

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