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Paul 10-01-2026 22:27
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
I would hope recordings dont rely on the channel number, but I guess with VM, anything is possible.

spiderplant 10-01-2026 22:54
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36208748)
I would hope recordings dont rely on the channel number, but I guess with VM, anything is possible.
They don't

Media Boy UK 10-01-2026 23:34
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36208748)
I would hope recordings dont rely on the channel number, but I guess with VM, anything is possible.
Channels are given ID Numbers by Virgin.

nomadking 11-01-2026 00:40
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36208741)
Because we have regional channels that have been given channel prominence by the regulators.
Because the Scots and Welsh are being awkward. No valid reason to insist on different channel numbers for the same channel.

Taz2k 11-01-2026 01:42
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36208764)
Because the Scots and Welsh are being awkward. No valid reason to insist on different channel numbers for the same channel.
Isn't it the English being awkward and demanding that TLC goes on channel 113, even though that channel is already in use (for BBC Three) in Scotland & Wales?

Then again it could just be that WBD has paid Virgin a little bit extra to get their channels on the best available channel number in the respective nations.

Media Boy UK 11-01-2026 06:42
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz2k (Post 36208767)
Isn't it the English being awkward and demanding that TLC goes on channel 113, even though that channel is already in use (for BBC Three) in Scotland & Wales?

Then again it could just be that WBD has paid Virgin a little bit extra to get their channels on the best available channel number in the respective nations.
If i was Virgin i would move the Local TV to channel 113 that are on Channel 159 in some areas of England and N. Ireland.

I would also (Base on EPG right now) have:

139. Challenge
140. Local TV Wales only
141. Seven HD
142. E4 Extra
143. More4 HD
144. TRUE CRIME
145. TRUE CRIME XTRA
146. LEGEND
147. LEGEND XTRA
148. That's TV (UK)
149. That's TV 2
150. That's TV 3
151. Comedy Central Extra
152. 5USA (Scotland only)
153. BBC ALBA HD (England, Wales and Northern Ireland only)
154. BBC Scotland HD (England, Wales and Northern Ireland only)
155. S4C HD
156. TLC HD
157. I.D.
158. Quest Red
159. DMAX
160. Discovery Channel HD
161 Animal Planet HD
162. Discovery Science
163. Discovery Turbo
164. Discovery History
165. Food Network
166. GREAT! tv
167. Blaze
168. Sky History 2 HD
169. Sky Documentaries HD
170. Sky Nature HD
171. Virgin TV Ultra HD (Not on TiVo Boxes)
172. U&Eden HD
173. Nat Geo WILD HD
174. National Geographic HD
175. PBS America HD
176. God TV

nomadking 11-01-2026 13:02
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz2k (Post 36208767)
Isn't it the English being awkward and demanding that TLC goes on channel 113, even though that channel is already in use (for BBC Three) in Scotland & Wales?

Then again it could just be that WBD has paid Virgin a little bit extra to get their channels on the best available channel number in the respective nations.
And the reason BBC3 being channel number 113 in Scotland and Wales is......? Scotland and Wales being awkward.
On the digital Radio Times, the channel number list takes up 3 lines, with 3 mentions referring to Scotland and Wales. Sky has 3 different channel numbers for BBC3. Same channel with same content. Just makes no sense.

Itshim 11-01-2026 13:13
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 36208750)
They don't
Thanks, didnt think so, but seem to have some missing every now and again , streaming comes into its own

Mr K 11-01-2026 13:38
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36208778)
And the reason BBC3 being channel number 113 in Scotland and Wales is......? Scotland and Wales being awkward.
On the digital Radio Times, the channel number list takes up 3 lines, with 3 mentions referring to Scotland and Wales. Sky has 3 different channel numbers for BBC3. Same channel with same content. Just makes no sense.
First world problems ( if it is a problem..)

Taz2k 11-01-2026 14:34
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadking (Post 36208778)
And the reason BBC3 being channel number 113 in Scotland and Wales is......? Scotland and Wales being awkward.
On the digital Radio Times, the channel number list takes up 3 lines, with 3 mentions referring to Scotland and Wales. Sky has 3 different channel numbers for BBC3. Same channel with same content. Just makes no sense.
Funny, I don't remember that referendum. It's probably something Virgin sorted out in a dimly lit room with the DCMS with a memo sent to the BBC after the event. Poor Scotland and Wales getting the blame, was your haggis and leek soup served cold or something? :D

Reusing channel numbers across regions does create one hell of a mess though. Maybe the Radio Times should go back to its roots and print regional editions. Problem solved.

RichardCoulter 11-01-2026 16:08
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by Taz2k (Post 36208791)
Funny, I don't remember that referendum. It's probably something Virgin sorted out in a dimly lit room with the DCMS with a memo sent to the BBC after the event. Poor Scotland and Wales getting the blame, was your haggis and leek soup served cold or something? :D

Reusing channel numbers across regions does create one hell of a mess though. Maybe the Radio Times should go back to its roots and print regional editions. Problem solved.
Didn't know they had stopped, when was this?

ozsat 11-01-2026 16:26
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About three years ago it became national editions only.

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36208804)
Didn't know they had stopped, when was this?

Itshim 11-01-2026 17:42
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36208686)
i wonder who reached out to who to get this deal agreed....
Dont't care, loving this channel, free fix of rugby. That's a first fo r me from Virgin.

nomadking 11-01-2026 23:21
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz2k (Post 36208791)
Funny, I don't remember that referendum. It's probably something Virgin sorted out in a dimly lit room with the DCMS with a memo sent to the BBC after the event. Poor Scotland and Wales getting the blame, was your haggis and leek soup served cold or something? :D

Reusing channel numbers across regions does create one hell of a mess though. Maybe the Radio Times should go back to its roots and print regional editions. Problem solved.
No need for different channel numbers. All broadcasters have to stick to it. I mentioned Sky having different channel numbers. Just all so unnecessary. If people frequently use a particular channel, then they remember the channel number, no matter what is is.

TimeLord2018 11-01-2026 23:43
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Taz2k (Post 36208767)
Isn't it the English being awkward and demanding that TLC goes on channel 113, even though that channel is already in use (for BBC Three) in Scotland & Wales?

Then again it could just be that WBD has paid Virgin a little bit extra to get their channels on the best available channel number in the respective nations.
Probably considering Quest Red is getting promoted from 168.


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