Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35922786)

Just watched the first episode of the new series of Strike Back last night, oh dear, a total change of characters has done nothing for this show, to me it was so predictable and really poor, I think it's had it's time.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35922812)

SKY1 UHD to launch in 2018 sources tell us will be on VM later in the year.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35922814)

Sounds promising. Let's hope that programme quality improves with the better picture quality!

Originally Posted by Red_dog77 (Post 35922837)

Any chance we will get Freesports this side of Christmas?

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35922812)

SKY1 UHD to launch in 2018 sources tell us will be on VM later in the year.

Originally Posted by Ddonald2016 (Post 35922876)

Well listen I always try to show respect for opinions but is there any evidence to support this, sky giving us this don’t benefit them in anyway

Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35922810)

V6 is a massive improvement, and so much smaller!

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35922895)

From my recent use I'd agree however I do wonder why they dropped the ball with the looks of the box and the use of the same old date UI.

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35922896)

TiVo have literally only just launched their new UI in the US. When the Virgin TV V6 launched there was no other TiVo UI to use.

It also means that there is a consistent UI for all TiVo boxes Virgin Media currently install.

Originally Posted by LoneWolf (Post 35922850)

According to that fact about Sky One going Ultra HD that’s incorrect because at moment only doing shows in UHD because I work in call centre for Sky we not been told this and long wait how not done either Sky Cinema nor Sky Sports yet in UHD channel format

Originally Posted by Ddonald2016 (Post 35922876)

Well listen I always try to show respect for opinions but is there any evidence to support this, sky giving us this don’t benefit them in anyway

Originally Posted by Red_dog77 (Post 35922844)

Somebody hinted on an earlier post that the Premier Sports deal could be ending soon. Is it possible that Virgin are looking to do a new deal which would include Premier Sports in HD as well as Freesports?

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35922895)

From my recent use I'd agree however I do wonder why they dropped the ball with the looks of the box and the use of the same old dated UI.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35922898)

New UI coming soon then :D

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35922878)

Personally l cannot see it coming..

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35922923)

Well you seem to be against change :p:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35922924)

l have never been against change but only against things that cannot be substantiated with real facts.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35922924)

l have never been against change but only against things that cannot be substantiated with real facts.

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35922896)

TiVo have literally only just launched their new UI in the US. When the Virgin TV V6 launched there was no other TiVo UI to use.

It also means that there is a consistent UI for all TiVo boxes Virgin Media currently install.

Originally Posted by Ddonald2016 (Post 35922876)

Well listen I always try to show respect for opinions but is there any evidence to support this, sky giving us this don’t benefit them in anyway

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35922934)

So where are you facts then you seem to love pah pahing me and OB but yet back anything up so come on show us.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35922939)

So next time you disagree with me, does that mean you are going to substantiate your disagreement with a link, or at least a reason, Den?

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35922939)

You know we'd love to get inside your head, but it is pretty impenetrable at times!

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35922949)

Give me the proof and then l might be convinced..

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l have explained my reasons to you Ad Nauseum many times but as of yet that needle of yours must keep getting stuck on that same record of yours.

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There is nice long queue for that so you might have to wait a while before its your turn.;)

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35922953)

Yes i'll give you proof and expose my sources like.
How about you give us proof of your constant dismissals?

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35922955)

l am not dismissing anything as this is a forum for members to air their opinions and as of yet l am still waiting for confirmation that any of this is actually going to be happening but l am open to pleasant surprises if they do arrive.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35923033)

So i presume you'll be asking MB for proof then too?

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35922895)

From my recent use I'd agree however I do wonder why they dropped the ball with the looks of the box and the use of the same old dated UI.

Originally Posted by spankysmagicpian (Post 35923050)

Having had one for a couple of weeks now, it is damn quick and as for looks...it's a box and as mine is behind the TV on the floor, you can't actually see it, so not that bothered what it looks like.

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35923058)

As I say agreed regards speed , as you say looks is not an issue for those who have it where it can't be seen but these days many people do factor how something looks in hence why the likes of Apple , Samsung etc spend so much money on design.

Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35923079)

The V6 bix is small, quick and unobtrusive - what is there not to like.

It doesn't have lights that go round when you play a recording (unlike sky box) but personally I don't watch those lights I'm watching my tv.

Had the V6 boxes since Feb and very impressed overall

Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35923082)

For the record I hate the light myself , the only consolation is since the last update it's not quite as bright.:D

Clearly looks will always be subjective , I'm not on my own in this though many of the reviews say similar. If the worst I can find is the looks then clearly I agree with most of what you say.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35923048)

l always do.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35923092)

Ofcourse you do :sleep:


Back to coming soon vm now offer none vm customers to buy from the virgin media store, is this new or been there from the start?

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35923092)

Ofcourse you do :sleep:


Back to coming soon vm now offer none vm customers to buy from the virgin media store, is this new or been there from the start?

Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35923241)

That's always been the case for Virgin Media Store. You don't need to be a customer to use the website or mobile apps.

However the only TV app for Virgin Media Store is on a Virgin TV V6 box

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35923550)

Disney might be buying the Fox entertainment channels, wasn't one of MB's DNP orders regarding the sale of a well known TV broadcaster?? If so, maybe this is what the DNP order was referring to:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...php?t=33705643

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35923653)

Ok, thanks for clarifying that MB.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923658)

We now got an name of who may buy them:)

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35923655)

What an odd price!

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35923667)

But you're not going to tell us, right?

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35923690)

Come on then......:D

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923703)

gizmodo.co.uk is reporting that Sky Cinema will launch three pop-up channels over November and December:

-Sky Cinema Christmas on Virgin HD Channel 411* (between 8th November and 31st December.)

-Sky Cinema Classics on Virgin HD Channel TBC** (between 18th and 26th December.)

-Sky Cinema Musicals on Virgin HD Channel TBC** (between 27th December and 7th January.)

*Also on Virgin SD Channel 441 and Virgin Media Ireland channels 307 and 337.
**We think Sky will use Sky Cinema Greats Channel numbers for them.

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We also hear that MTV Classic will be rebrand as MTV Xmas on Virgin Media Ireland from November 24th.

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Also from:

-November 10th - NOW 80s renames temporarily as NOW Christmas.^
-November 17th - Chilled 90s renames temporarily as Chilled Xmas.^

^TiVO and V6 customers via the Red Button.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35923708)

Heart tv changing to Heart xmas this month too.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923703)

gizmodo.co.uk is reporting that Sky Cinema will launch three pop-up channels over November and December:

-Sky Cinema Christmas on Virgin HD Channel 411* (between 8th November and 31st December.)

-Sky Cinema Classics on Virgin HD Channel TBC** (between 18th and 26th December.)

-Sky Cinema Musicals on Virgin HD Channel TBC** (between 27th December and 7th January.)

*Also on Virgin SD Channel 441 and Virgin Media Ireland channels 307 and 337.
**We think Sky will use Sky Cinema Greats Channel numbers for them.

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We also hear that MTV Classic will be rebrand as MTV Xmas on Virgin Media Ireland from November 24th.

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Also from:

-November 10th - NOW 80s renames temporarily as NOW Christmas.^
-November 17th - Chilled 90s renames temporarily as Chilled Xmas.^

^TiVO and V6 customers via the Red Button.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923709)

But that channel is NOT on Virgin Media UK or Virgin Media Ireland.

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The following is must reads:

Future of Sky News faces review if no Fox deal, says Sky

https://www.theguardian.com/business...-deal-says-sky

Disney talks may suggest Murdochs have lost interest in Sky takeover

https://www.theguardian.com/media/20...n-sky-takeover

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923703)

gizmodo.co.uk is reporting that Sky Cinema will launch three pop-up channels over November and December:

-Sky Cinema Christmas on Virgin HD Channel 411* (between 8th November and 31st December.)

-Sky Cinema Classics on Virgin HD Channel TBC** (between 18th and 26th December.)

-Sky Cinema Musicals on Virgin HD Channel TBC** (between 27th December and 7th January.)

*Also on Virgin SD Channel 441 and Virgin Media Ireland channels 307 and 337.
**We think Sky will use Sky Cinema Greats Channel numbers for them.

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We also hear that MTV Classic will be rebrand as MTV Xmas on Virgin Media Ireland from November 24th.

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Also from:


-November 10th - NOW 80s renames temporarily as NOW Christmas.^
-November 17th - Chilled 90s renames temporarily as Chilled Xmas.^

^TiVO and V6 customers via the Red Button.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35923664)

The slow death of local TV continues as the Made group are apparently cutting 40 jobs around the country...

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923709)

But that channel is NOT on Virgin Media UK or Virgin Media Ireland.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35923884)

It shows how desperate we are when we talk about new logos instead of new channels or new content!

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35923885)

Says he the purveyor of all things streaming...

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35923889)

At least there's development on that front to look forward to.

I'm afraid that channel re-namings, logo changes, renumbering of channels and DNPs that no-one knows what they are and we rarely get to find out about until the change is actually delivered, all leaves me cold.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923891)

Parts of one of my DNP has now been lifted.

BT may buy an well known broadcaster.

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923891)

Parts of one of my DNP has now been lifted.

BT may buy an well known broadcaster.

Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35923937)

As it has been lifted why not tell us which wkb and save all the guessing

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923940)

We still cant name the broadcaster that BT may buy.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35923914)

If only it was Channel 5!

Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35923953)

Been told channel 4?

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35923963)

DNP this, DNP that, what a load of crap!!

Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35923964)

can see no channels coming been very crap year for VM

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923967)

Base on info we have Summer 2018 will be good.

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35923963)

DNP this, DNP that, what a load of crap!!

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923967)

Base on info we have Summer 2018 will be good.

Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35923968)

Come on MB, we've been hearing this kind of stuff for years now!

Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35923953)

Been told channel 4?

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35923967)

Base on info we have Summer 2018 will be good.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924055)

It won't be trust me.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924060)

I don't know, though. The BBC haven't changed their idents for a while and ITV may find themseves with a different channel number...:rolleyes:

I think MB is just trying to keep the 'Coming Soon' thread alive with all these DNPs that we don't have a clue what they refer to and rarely seem to arrive. It's become nothing but smoke and mirrors.

I doubt we will get any worthwhile new channels in 2018, but I am hopeful that we may get some more streaming services and additional UHD content.

Anyone hoping for more than that is likely to be disappointed. :walk:

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924055)

It won't be trust me.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924060)

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924060)

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924060)

Anyone hoping for more than that is likely to be disappointed. :walk:

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924081)

Only channel we're aware of that should be arriving early 2018 is Freesports we know talks are on going.
Other than that we have no further channel info, however a year is a very long time in the media industry so who knows.

Originally Posted by loyalsince;c-88043093

Looks like Premier have lost NRL.

http://m.nrl.com/landmark-internatio...8/default.aspx

If so, I imagine premier may cease being a subscription service.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35924088)

Good grief you are getting pessimistic in your old age OB.

You are going to be very disappointed then OB.

Well you have been disappointed for a long while now so why do you continue in sufferance OB?

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924055)

It won't be trust me.

Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 35924142)

Surely mm never gets it wrong . :confused:

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35924102)

Yes, Freesports is the only channel that I've been told about (though there are those 16 services that jj20x found).

I wonder if the delay to adding Freesports is anything to do with this:

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924151)

Well, the only decent channels worth having now are AMC and Sky Atlantic. If we get AMC, it will be under a deal in the 2019 negotiations with BT, and as for Sky Atlantic - well, I'll let Dave answer that one. :D

Any developments of note next year, if they happen, will relate to streaming services and UHD. I am not expecting any other major changes. I'm still optimistic about Amazon, that would be simply wonderful, and an indication that VM are firmly in tune with the future.

Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35924152)

Could very well be Richard i don't think they'll stop being a sub channel though as they still have populkar sports such as Nascar and ice hockey i believe, what might happen though is they will become cheaper.

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I'm quite excited about the news i got given today which i posted in the streaming thread, i do think that service would indeed be on the tivo platform too.

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924119)

My word, Den - thanks for the commentary!

Where else would you go? As I've explained zillions of times, I don't want Sky, the others are inferior services and a move to streaming only is premature at this stage, given that we are in a transitional period.

However, the point I am making is that new channels have all but dried up and VM are on a go slow when it comes to new streaming services.

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35924158)

Vm seem to have accepted being behind sky and BT. Rather than new services to compete they’re happy with the lot they’ve got and can brag to shareholders of increasing profits mainly due to such massive price hikes constantly

Hope Liberty sell up. They’ve been awful owners so far

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35924102)

Yes, Freesports is the only channel that I've been told about (though there are those 16 services that jj20x found).

I wonder if the delay to adding Freesports is anything to do with this:

Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35924162)

I was cancelling Premier Sports for a couple of months after the rugby league World Cup

If Premier Sports have lost NRL rights I will not need to re-subscribe.

The article only mentions streaming, nothing about being on scheduled channels,

Is there anyway to record streaming for viewing later (cannot watch when games are on live)?

Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35924165)

No, but surely they have recent games on demand to watch?

Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35924162)

I was cancelling Premier Sports for a couple of months after the rugby league World Cup

If Premier Sports have lost NRL rights I will not need to re-subscribe.

The article only mentions streaming, nothing about being on scheduled channels,

Is there anyway to record streaming for viewing later (cannot watch when games are on live)?

Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35924158)

Vm seem to have accepted being behind sky and BT. Rather than new services to compete they’re happy with the lot they’ve got and can brag to shareholders of increasing profits mainly due to such massive price hikes constantly

Hope Liberty sell up. They’ve been awful owners so far

Originally Posted by bluecandylover (Post 35924195)

I may be unpopular with this but I wish Virgin would launch The Vault for the 90s shows I grew up with, MTV Classics and Heart! I doubt it’ll ever happen though!! I also wish Virgin would give Chilled 90s, Now TV, and Aka proper channels rather than web streams!

Originally Posted by bluecandylover (Post 35924195)

I may be unpopular with this but I wish Virgin would launch The Vault for the 90s shows I grew up with, MTV Classics and Heart! I doubt it’ll ever happen though!! I also wish Virgin would give Chilled 90s, Now TV, and Aka proper channels rather than web streams!