Cable Forum - General Coming Soon to Virgin Media TV (2017)

Yes, but if the STV AD (North) service testing on Sky is the Aberdeen version, it should be remembered that VM doesn't have a service in that area.

Is AD even available for regional content? "The newsreader is shuffling through her documents" doesn't seem like something that would be useful.

RichardCoulter

09-12-2017 17:02

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That probably explains why VM are only testing the one service then.

I guess that AD will be available for regional content if the two versions are testing on satellite.

jj20x

09-12-2017 17:38

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35928193)

That probably explains why VM are only testing the one service then.

I guess that AD will be available for regional content if the two versions are testing on satellite.

From what I've seen in the general listings, AD is pretty much restricted to drama and films on the ITV network so sub regional variations probably won't be useful.

RichardCoulter

09-12-2017 21:46

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That's disappointing to learn, I had assumed that in this day and age everything would have AD for those with sight impairments

theone2k10

09-12-2017 22:50

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35928217)

That's disappointing to learn, I had assumed that in this day and age everything would have AD for those with sight impairments

Something i'd like to see is a option 24/7 for sign langue/ audio description etc.

spiderplant

10-12-2017 09:38

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35928217)

That's disappointing to learn, I had assumed that in this day and age everything would have AD for those with sight impairments

Even the most popular channels are only required to provide AD on 10% of programming, though most of them do much better than that:
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/asse...6-17.5-NEW.pdf

jj20x

10-12-2017 14:44

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35928217)

That's disappointing to learn, I had assumed that in this day and age everything would have AD for those with sight impairments

But it is a supplementary audio stream, it just won't work with many programmes, it would clash with the main audio. Also, unlike some other countries which totally replace the audio with a comprehensive AD feed, it doesn't make it easy to use AD for sports commentary for the blind. That doesn't mean that alternative audio streams can't be used to provide that function, they can, but they wouldn't be AD streams to the UK spec.

It's an awkward format.

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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35928223)

Something i'd like to see is a option 24/7 for sign langue/ audio description etc.

There was a lot of chatter about developing a sign language overlay several years ago but it doesn't seem to have got past the discussion stage.

Maggy

10-12-2017 23:10

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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35928161)

Well Spiderplant basically called me a troll i don't know if you can see it but here's proof he isn't as innocent as one thinks he is.

But i must apologise to both the members on here and the mods as i should of handled it better by putting him on ignore which i have done, this isn't the first time Spiderplant has attacked me and Virgin media are now aware of his behaviour.
Although they probably won't know who he is by just a username but by making them aware hopefully he'll think twice before attacking another member.
I do sympathise with VM staff as you do get some trolls but a lot of info i have posted has been correct also a lot has been wrong too i only pass on info i get given so if i'm trolling then MB must be too.
The other VM staff on here i find have always been great.
Also i did say that i personally don't think it will be £7.50p/m rise and will probably only be around £3.50p/m on average so surely i was giving vm a bit of credit there, if i was trolling i would of milked the £7.50p/m wouldn't i?
Also i will apologise to SP for calling him a disgrace, the comment was in anger but i stand by everything else that i said and you was bang out of order.

Next time contact a moderator. What you have effectively done is discuss reputation points in public which is against the site's T&Cs.

theone2k10

11-12-2017 12:33

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Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35928326)

Next time contact a moderator. What you have effectively done is discuss reputation points in public which is against the site's T&Cs.

Again i apologise, i should of handled it better than i did.

Media Boy UK

11-12-2017 14:00

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Sky sources has given us an new DNP order until Tuesday.

We know what is set to happen but we have been ban from reveal it.

theone2k10

11-12-2017 14:52

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35928373)

Sky sources has given us an new DNP order until Tuesday.

We know what is set to happen but we have been ban from reveal it.

Wouldn't bother posting anything mate until you get the DNP listed.

Gavin-D

11-12-2017 15:09

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Virgin Media Acquires TNT’s Young Shakespeare Drama ‘Will’

http://www.tvwise.co.uk/2017/12/virg...re-drama-will/

jj20x

11-12-2017 18:54

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That's TV to takeover Bay TV Swansea.

Another one bites the dust...

http://llanellionline.news/2017/12/0...akeover-baytv/

Media Boy UK

11-12-2017 19:24

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Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35928399)

That's TV to takeover Bay TV Swansea.

Another one bites the dust...

http://llanellionline.news/2017/12/0...akeover-baytv/

Media Boy Blog says Channel is on Virgin Media in the local area.

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Sky sources has reveal that Sky are revamping their basic packages soon.

HD Sports will be for £6/month.

Is Sky Sports HD £7/month right now on Virgin Media?

Full list of Sky Prices will be out anytime after midnight tonight.

denphone

11-12-2017 19:34

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35928400)

Media Boy Blog says Channel is on Virgin Media in the local area.

---------- Post added at 19:24 ---------- Previous post was at 19:05 ----------

Sky sources has reveal that Sky are revamping their basic packages soon.

HD Sports will be for £6/month.

Is Sky Sports HD £7/month right now on Virgin Media?

Full list of Sky Prices will be out anytime after midnight tonight.

Yes it is MB.

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