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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36076994)

It April and still no new channels launches.

We has not got an new Channel in 16 months - it was SONY MAX 2 in December 2019.

Virgin Media is turning into an joke it Telewest aka ConWest is all but name all Virgin care about is your money.

Also as of April 13th ITVBe +1 is only on Virgin Media (Channels 120/162).

Blue means Not in Scotland.
Red means Scotland only.

It’s the end of the era of new channels, MB. You should open a new thread to keep yourself busy - ‘Going soon from Virgin Media’.

Fewer channels and more streamers is what you have to look forward to now. You heard it here first! ©

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 36076994)

During a pandemic with an impact on the global economy it's hardly a surprise that new channels aren't popping up all over the place. The best you can hope for is GB News and it remains to be seen whether or not that will appeal to a significant amount of viewers.

Sky Atlantic is still the elephant in the room. With Sky using that for their own productions, they may wish to gain more exposure. Then again, they are well aware that Virgin Media viewers desperately seeking access to the channel will possibly have a Now subscription and may not wish to lose that source of income.

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36077078)

The state of the economy may make it more likely that consumers decide that they can't afford to subscribe to several different streamers. It's too early to make a realistic prediction.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

We don't need new channels, there's enough absolute dross as there is, what we need is new content, as in new dramas, etc, but as others have said the reason for no new shows is definitely down to the pandemic imo.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

What about Sky Sports in UHD which was supposed to launch in 2020. I can't believe we're STILL waiting for that! :mad:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

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Originally Posted by Topgun (Post 36077118)

What about Sky Sports in UHD which was supposed to launch in 2020. I can't believe we're STILL waiting for that! :mad:

I was told a few days ago by a virgin media guy " it's coming "

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

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Originally Posted by Topgun (Post 36077118)

What about Sky Sports in UHD which was supposed to launch in 2020. I can't believe we're STILL waiting for that! :mad:

yep the wait goes on and on

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

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Originally Posted by Rob King (Post 36077123)

I was told a few days ago by a virgin media guy " it's coming "

Lots of people were told that when Sky Atlantic launched years ago!

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36077145)

Lots of people were told that when Sky Atlantic launched years ago!

Get this via sky go . Can't recall when I last watched it !:erm:

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

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Originally Posted by Rob King (Post 36077123)

I was told a few days ago by a virgin media guy " it's coming "

Yeah, soon I expect! :D

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

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Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36077154)

Get this via sky go . Can't recall when I last watched it !:erm:

I use Now TV whenever I want to watch something, good deals are to be had.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

All quiet on Disney+. I thought VM would of had it by now.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

A subscription kids' app for Hopster has now appeared on my 360 boxes. Still waiting for All4.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

VM are working on a exclusive documentary that will show what goes on behind the scenes, how the network works etc.

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36078041)

VM are working on a exclusive documentary that will show what goes on behind the scenes, how the network works etc.

Well I'm interested in watching that. :)

Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

Bet they don't make one showing their dreadful CS, but yes, it should be interesting.

Wonder if it will go onto Channel 100 or a mainstream channel?