Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

weird, because most of tha tlineup sound sliek the american channel, why would they have lisitng but no where else does? digiguide and other sites liek in the uk do not have them

guess we will see on monday

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

No they don't, the football listings even include BBC Alba...

http://www.livesportontv.com/football/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

That site is aimed at sports broadcast on UK TV channels. It's my main source of information when it comes to finding out what's on when.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

All arms know exactly what they are doing. Let me dig out some old "horse's mouth" posts for you...

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34769182-post16.html
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34769851-post24.html
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34789284-post891.html

Notice a theme there? This has been very carefully planned by VM for months.

Which is typical of them.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Investigation Discovery and Wedding TV to launch before 2010?

I have just found this over on Digital Spy.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcasting/upcoming/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Arthur does not do facts he only does rants :).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

wedding tv LOL, i've rather have Discovery HD instead :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Wedding TV is very good at first, but gradually there's a wearing down process, and kids TV and mortgage TV take up more of your time.

Eventually there tends to be a drift towards mistress TV which can screen some first runs but can also lead to increased numbers for viewing Divorce TV.

There is apparently a channel coming soon called perpetual bliss but it's participation audience is expected to be extremely low. :D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

lol ! :D:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Where is Arthur anyway!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Glad to hear ESPN America is staying, It just makes sense.

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Just seen the add on ENPN America for the new ESPN channel

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

nope, ESPN uk is showing the spurs match, and as the listing shows, that match is at 3

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Down here in Brighton we currently have no channel on 531, the only change we have is on channel 530 which is calling itself MUTV Slate, no picture though, and 528 which now appears to be the new MUTV channel.
Does anybody know what MUFC Slate is?:confused:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Just a placeholder to let you know where the channel has gone, as in clapper board slate

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Things to look out for this week.

Virgin Media may give us some news on Racing UK, Arsenal TV and Liverpool FC TV some time this week.

I think Racing UK and Liverpool FC TV will be removed from the XL Pack and be relaunch as Two Standalone channels.

Arsenal look set to axe their TV Channel and go Web Only when Setanta Sports UK sell Arsenal TV's Sky EPG Channel.

Also Virgin Media will be announcing their Second Quarter 2009 results on Thursday at 8am UK time.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

i hope liverpool fc tv stays

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

oh why can't someone pick up the Blue Square Premier rights? I read that towards the end of the season, Setanta were getting nearly as many viewers to that than they did for SPL, so would have thought someone would have picked it up. Possibly ITV4 or Channel 5, if no ESPN.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I have no news on the rights to BSP but I find out anything I will let everyone on know via this thread.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I read somewhere it was rumoured that Eurosport were after the BSP rights. Just a rumour though.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

List has now been updated - see post one.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Well the ESPN channels have arrived here in Cardiff. Free on my XL.

But we still don't have any word of the Paint Drying channel (and Paint Drying HD) or the Shoe Cleaning channel. Honestly it's enough to make me want to go to Sky......

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

ESPN HD just says "loading" on my TV in Cardiff.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Nothing here in essex yet ESPNA still on 533 no other channels though.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

for some reason i them all but screen on hd and classic saying channels coming soon and on 529 wot is supposed to be espn is espn classic
some one done something wrong somewhre i guessing lol

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Nothing here yet as well (barnsley , south yorkshire)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I am in Clochester and have 3 ESPN channels - though on the EPG it says for classic - discontinued service - as of mid morning

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Nothing here in Liverpool
ESPN America still on 533

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They are on now :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Got all three in Belfast Golf on ESPN, Coming Soon On ESPN HD and same on ESPN Classic

ESPN Amercia is broancasting as normal

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Yes the channels have arrived but still not able to see hd and classic at the moment so will wait and check agin later .

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Channels all here in Stockport.

Place card on HD, same on Classic. But, there is EPG data on Classic as of 9am this morning, not the case on HD. "No programme information"

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

All ESPN and MUTV working here since I woke up at about 6:30 (well with no V+ Box I can't watch HD but the channel is there albeit greyed out).

My advice to those still missing some or all of the new channels is to power your Set-Top-Box off. Go out for a walk and sit in the sun for at least two hours then power the box back on again. :)

Just don't all do it at once or you'll absorb what little sun there is and there won't be enough solar bandwidth to go around. :rolleyes:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Are the ESPN channels free on the XL Package just like Setanta was?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Yes :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Just found on http://twitter.com/virginmedia

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

That include the ESPN HD channel :S?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

espn classic is on normal espn atm

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Yes - ESPN HD and ESPN Classic will start later today.

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That is just ESPN testing ESPN film and sound out for it launch tonight at 8pm.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Wow I have to admit I am well impressed with Virgin! Is it the same on Sky?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

As far as I know yes.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I looked on my old sky box and the new ESPN channel wasnt on there earlier today but who cares i have it on Virgin lol

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Sky add channels about 9.30am - 2pm.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

wht time espn classic on?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

None of the new HD channels work here - I still get told I'm not subscribed despite being on XL with a V+ box. I've had the box turned off from about 1am and 9am every night, so I must have something else the matter with mine :(

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Silly question I know, but is your V+ box connected to you TV via HDMI?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Has anyone else had some channels swap around because on mine eurosport 2 is showing on nickelodeon and nickelodeon is on playhouse disney im ex tw and have rebooted the box and its still the same any ideas ????

all sorted now

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Eurosport 2 is working in my area but Nickelodeon and Playhouse Disney is not (Ex-Telewest.)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

ESPN classic was shwoing on ESPN channel this morning, looks like things are a bit topsy turvy today lol...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

See post 2838.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

ah ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

it is wierd the picture keeps cutting out for about 5 seconds then it comes back on ane something else has moved lol

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

espn uk site being dogey won't load for some reason

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Maybe it being updated.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

its back up and running still won't show shedual

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I now have advert ESPN launches at 8PM channel 529, my espn channels have now come off air.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

same espn america just gone blank

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I think Virgin are now working on them to turn them on as ESPN has move about on the Sky EPG.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

same espna has gone blank

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Anyone noticed espn hd isnt showing in the all channels guide but shows on the hd guide.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

yes same abit odd it must all launch at 8pm for every espn channel

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Its on mine, says "Loading"

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I imagine all will be sorted in time for launch at 8pm

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I think Virgin has forgot to remove the ''Close ESPN America at 11am'' from their Computer!!!:)

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ESPN America back on

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Same hear ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Strange, ESPN America is working fine (been watching baseball all morning), ESPN just has a title screen saying it'll launch at 8pm, with ESPN Classic merely saying "ESPN Channels coming soon!", which is annoying as I planned on watching old Albion vs Newcastle highlights (on now).

Ah well!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

wounder when espn classic on no reason why it should not

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I think Virgin put on ESPN Classic next as they are broadcasting.

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Virgin was adding the ESPN Channels area by area so I think ESPN Classic will launch in about 30mins in every area.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

As far as I know it is - Virgin said it was when they installed it. BBC HD works fine though and is definitely in HD, so I presume it is - I'm completely baffled as to why the new channels don't work :dunce:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Virgin to axe ''The Asian Package'' soon.

I have been told that Virgin Media has got plans in the wind to axe The Asian Package and will be inclusive with the XL package over the next few months.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Wow. That is a deal, isn't it like 20 quid a month extra package?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

£24

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I have just been told via the newsgroups that there is currently a fault with ESPN classic, and they are working on it being up and running asap.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

That means it's cheaper to subscribe to XL Package if you just want Asian Channels, Virgin are really trying to out do Sky now.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Best way to check is press "Home" on your remote then "Settings" (option 8), then "Change display & audio settings" (option 4).Check what it says for "TV display format" (second one down on the list).

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

looks like classic has started

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Did that, definitely using HDMI cable :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

With the revamping of the TV side of things which as far as i can see the customer across the board is going to benefit from i.e. the HD , the ESPN deal, and now this announcement of an Asian deal.

Does anyone else feel that Virgin feel they must be about to save a chunk of change in the way they do business with Sky for their channels.

I mean how are Virgin going to claw back the money they must surely have committed to finance these deals ?

Or is it just a case of making the top TV package XL that much better value and hope that the numbers taking it rocket.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

What does the next line down say?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

ESPN Classic is now broadcasting.

ESPN HD still has no EPG data, just says 'No programme information'.

If the news about the Asian channels is true, then the XL just keeps going from strength to strength. This will give Sky some serious competition, as the price of Asian channels on Virgin was always too high.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

You need to ring up customers services like it says on the message. Sounds like a fault or an issue with your account.

Whether your using your v+ box with a HDMI lead or not wouldn't stop you accessing the channels.

Hope that helps

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

1080 wide

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Tried that but they keep telling me that the channels aren't live yet, but I know fine well they are :td:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

ESPN Classic is not broadcasting on Ex-Telewest - yet.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Very strange!
Try reporting the fault through the newsgroup, they are very helpful on there.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

As EBD said, v+ does not need to be in HDMI mode. I am using my old 28" CRT and can access all HD channels abeit in SD mode.

If ringing CS is not working for you (I cant quite believe they keep telling you they havent launched, so think you have only rung once or twice) try getting it sorted through the newsgroups ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

or try the twitter cs guys, they seem pretty good at getting problems sorted:

www.twitter.com/virginmedia

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

What/where exactly is the newsgroup, would you be able to post a link?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

this tells you what the newsgroups are & how to set them up
http://www.virginmedia.com/myvirginmedia/newsgroups/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

ESPN Update: ESPN Classic is now broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

espn hd has saying u have not subcribed to it on xl and its free this month espn disaperd altogether the espn hd reboot my hd box espn hd back with the tv listings aswell and says same mesage on espn sd

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

The prices of Asian channels Virgin have were about the same on Sky if you subscribe individually though the £24 deal for all the channels on Virgin was still a good deal.

It will definately give some serious competition to Sky as they only offer the Star pack of channels in their top package where as Virgin will offer all the Asian channels they have in their top package.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Sorry - This post was not the right infomation.

But here is the right information:

Virgin is considering getting the asian package (£24) inclusively on XL package without any extra charges.

And will join over the next few months if Virgin goes ahead with it.

Media Boy: Sorry for not giving out the right information the first time I mis-read it.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

ESPN and ESPN HD will start broadcasting at 8pm (sorry if this has already been said)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Same problem as I'm getting, except for me it happens on all the HD channels and not on ESPN SD.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

It has indeed been said. :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

I really hope so as I was looking at the asian channels yesterday as the wife like to watch Zee and she expressed a interest in the £24 package.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

ESPN and ESPN America will be available for free to all customers during August.

ESPN HD will be available for free to all V+ HD customers during August.

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ESPN HD has just launch (With EPG) in Ex-Telewest areas.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

Well that completes the line up for the time being... what a week Virgin TV customers have had.

This time last week we were not expecting ESPN HD, ESPN America to close, the new ESPN channel to cost about £10 a month and all thought that once again customers were going to be left out in the cold... and now we have the full package included in the subscription!

We also now have six HD channels (a 600% increase in HD channels*) and Living TV still to come!

* it's amazing how great statistics can make a statement sound!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

If VM don't bring us Eurosport HD it just show what a rubbish company they are...i'll be going to SKY...







Gotcha :p

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

ESPN HD at launches 8pm tonight!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

what things are on ESPN HD tonight then? can't find any schedule for tonight.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)
 

:D

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Looks like a HD simulcast of ESPN looking at the EPG...:)