Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Maybe they think everyone uses the logos and doesn't check EPG Names / Service Names. ;)

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

My vote would be just don't care. What a non problem :D

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Or just wait until the next Channel 5 rebrand and it could be right again!

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Freeview listings on their Web site has reveal:

Sheffield Live has been took over by That's Media - soon to be known as That's TV South Yorkshire.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Indeed, which should come as a relief to Sheffielders as they used to get this which, for some reason, is still running.
Rebranding as That's TV South Yorkshire is a stretch. The signal from their Grenoside & Crosspool transmitters barely covers Sheffield.


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They are such rebels at Virgin TV, this week they rebranded Sky Family as Sky Harry Potter a day early and completely ignored Sky Hits rebranding as Sky The Hobbit.
Wait! I'm making this worse aren't I? :D

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Just getting the description of a show correct would a great start.having just finished a series of I guess 8 shows not one matched
What the show featured :shocked:

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

how many local channels are actually left! cant be many! it was such a cheap idea in theory. should have just let amateurs upload tv shows on dodgy cameras like youtube. i'd have watched some of the shambolic viewer submission videos for laughs.

instead they tried to be a professional tv channel and compete with channels with actual money...fools

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Local TV in the UK was always going to be difficult, as production costs are expensive compared to having an online outlet where you don’t have to “fill” unused airtime. Community radio is thriving both online & broadcast, so I suppose those in power thought what was good for radio would work with TV & bring in income from the used spectrum. In reality it was never viable, resulting in the usual “hoover up” of franchises by a dwindling number of operators.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

I really did like the first idea for Local TV in 2010 - Channel 6 (Run like ITV was from 1955 to 1990s [Local broadcast make UK wide shows but have they own lineup])

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I mean Cable Forum (A Tech show) would be shown in London at 6.30pm but shown in Leeds at 5pm.

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They are 34 local TV channels - Only the following list is still know under it start up name.

*NVTV (Belfast - Now own by That's Media)
*Sheffield Live (Sheffield - Now own by That's Media)
*KMTV (Maidstone)
*Latest TV (Brighton)
*Notts TV (Nottingham - Channel will close in late November 2025)

All the rest goes under the name That's TV (Local area) or (Local area) TV.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

I think that is more or less what they did...

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It was always going to be difficult without a sustaining service between news bulletins. Production costs for local tv can't have been high, a student presenter, a camera and a report filmed outdoors was a preferred option. It's cheap. Even some of the "studio" based stuff was cheap. A room, a desk, a green screen and an automatic camera again presented by a student. Cheap as chips and it looked it.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Last month VM replaced the Mini 360 boxes with Stream boxes for multiroom with new customers. The next stage (which has not hit the press yet) has now been soft released. Take a look at VMs website & you will find all mention of the V360 boxes has been removed from the new customer offers.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

So it has...it's clear on the checkout options it's a stream box.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Great value especially with channels like TCM and Universal still included 😆

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Not Hallmark? :D

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

I really use to enjoy hallmark:shocked:

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

NVTV has got new website
http://thats.tv/belfast/

SHEFFIELD LIVE has got new website
http://thats.tv/south-yorkshire/

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Im sure their one viewer is super excited ........

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

They've also used a tiny version of the 5STAR logo in the EPG. It should be same size as the 5STAR+1 logo so the 5 part is a consistent size with all their other channels. Some people will need a magnifying glass to see the current one 😂

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Ever since we moved to Tivo-based from the previous gen boxes I’ve always switched off the logos at the first opportunity. The mix of typeface styles alone makes reading the EPG unpleasant. Text based interfaces are almost always preferable to graphical ones when it comes to TV controls in my opinion.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

I think they both are.

Actually the That's local tv schedule in the evening is good - but most already had it.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Indeed. I find some of the EPG idents illegible, especially on the 360. At least on the V6 you could replace them with text. As far as I am aware Sky don't use the logos on their EPG, they use lager text channel names instead which makes it a lot more precise and easier to follow.
Please VM follow suit or give us 360/ Stream viewers the option back to change.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

There's a text-based version available by pressing 555 on the remote. Though it's primarily an accessible EPG, hence the large text size, and functions differently.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Not near that the tv However I can't say that I could tell you what is on mine :confused:

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Has anyone lost 215 Pluto TV from their EPG?

TV Control app has 'To be Announced' and logo deleted.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Yep it's gone. FAST channels come and go!

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Isn't in apps

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

EPG 215 shows To Be Announced, but the app is still working OK on my V6 boxes.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Been that way since Monday.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

l used to enjoy TCM.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Today is the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster and, as happens every year, LFC TV is free to view to mark the occasion.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

thanks for the heads up didn't know that.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Out of curiosity, are mixit and maxit customers with only Stream boxes able to subscribe to LFCTV and MUTV?

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

ITVBe to be replaced with ITV Quiz from June
https://www.itv.com/presscentre/medi...ercharged-itv2

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Do ITV Game shows NOT broadcast as a Linear channel right now under the name Challenge?

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Challenge tv is a Sky channel which shows old games shows from maninly BBC, ITV and even Channel 4. A lot is quite old.

I suspect ITV Quiz is going to be just recent ITV material and will be replaced by something else later.

There are various different channels names come and go on ITVX.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

A channel closure slate perhaps?

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Any one know why we do not have the Discovery+ app om our boxes - I have a TV360

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Isn't on Virgin at all

Discovery+ isn't likely to ever appear on Virgin now with Max (HBO, Warner Bros , DC, Adult Swim, Discovery, TNT Sports) launching early next year with Virgin apparently in discussions about that.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Cheers for the info :)

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Looks like Cartoon Network & Boomerang will be closing as linear channels (but Sky & Now customers will still be able to access the programmes as HBO will be added to their packages at no extra cost in a similar way as Discovery+ etc is).

I've heard that Virgin are negotiating to get HBO. Has anyone heard anything more about this or if we will also be getting it for free?

https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/sky-ma...s-stay-on-sky/

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Since read they close on Foxtel in Australia just 6 weeks after Max launched in Australia

It was carefully worded in press release about Cartoon Network , Cartoonito & Boomerang, Definitely leaves open the possibility of the channels closing with content from the channels still available on Max.
https://www.skygroup.sky/article/sky...ndle-agreement

Max is basically replacing Discovery+ entirely, which has been shut down in several countries outside the U.S

I get why it isn't called HBO but should really be called Warner , Georgie & Mandy First Marriage premiered on Max in Europe on 3rd April for example

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Almost as carefully worded as your revised comment. ;)

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Once I read they closing on Foxtel with content from the channels still available on Max which is included with Foxtel (ad tier), i easily could see it happening here.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

My V6 Box has reveal that NHK World Japan set to close on Virgin Media UK on March 30th at 4pm (Midnight Japan Time).

No news yet about Sky or Freesat.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

April 30th surely

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

That what it says on my box mate - March 30th at 4pm.

Normal listing are being shown on Sky Boxes.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

It better not close, we regularly watch it.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Well I presume you realise March 30th was 3 weeks ago. :erm:

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

This link that, apparently, confirms it's closure on Virgin has been posted on Digital Spy, but it fails to load when I try to access it for some reason:

Listings continue as normal on satellite, so you should be able to carry on watching it via your satellite box:

https://virgintvgo.virginmedia.com/e...44661329d5b1/_

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Yep but don't call them Shirley ;)

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

But that’s not important right now… ;)

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Yep don't want to stray off topic

That's a totally different thing altogether......

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

That's a totally different thing

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

That's annoying, I watch it regularly too. It's a great channel and always something on that's really interesting.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

NHK World Japan now says 'Channel Is No Longer Available' from midnight on 1st May rather than at 4pm on 30th April

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Never mind. What we need right now is news of a new channel coming to Virgin TV.
Rumour has it that High Street TV Shop may be coming to channel 759 on a box near you.
No doubt UKCTVC will bring an update at some point. Maybe when they recover from the excitement of a new shopping channel. ;)

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

I think you can only read that if you have a Twitter account, depending on whatever Elon's policy is today.
Try https://bsky.app/profile/ukctvc.bsky.../3lnlerqwwak2q
or https://mastodon.social/@UKCTVC/114394438590271918

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

I think you can look forward to lots and lots of new banal streaming channels, if that rocks your boat.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Don't pretend that you aren't organising a street party to celebrate the arrival of a new shopping channel... :D

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

But, but, but…

iT’s ThE FuTuRe!

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

All the more reason to watch your TV on the streamers, Hugh. The streaming channels are a waste of space, but whatever rocks your boat.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

i still reckon linear channels will come back like Disney to tv. the whole excuse will be "we can use this channel to encourage people to subscribe to Disney plus by showing some of the highlights of our subscription service!!"

the person who thinks this idea will likely receive a 10 million bonus for their "wisdom"

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

So ..... streaming channels are a waste of space, which is more reason to watch them :confused:

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

That reminds me of the strapline for a certain EV YouTube channel.

And isn't this also similar to Sky Showcase giving VM a backdoor into (most of) Sky Atlantic...

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Mostly Sky UK Original drama by the looks of it, most recently Day Of The Jackal , Sweetpea and Gangs Of London.

They also showed Small Town Big Story on both Sky Max and Sky Atlantic which is bizarre.

Sky Atlantic largely becomes pointless when Max launches, they still have some existing HBO shows as co premieres but that's it.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

I can see both Sky Atlantic and Sky Showcase closing.

With shows listed on your post moving to other Sky branded channels.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

I said streamers, not streaming channels otherwise known as FAST channels).

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Channels are doomed anyway. It’ll just be a Sky streamer, like NOW.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Change a record mate - you have been saying that since I know you in 2006.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Sky doesn't even use channel branding on promotional posters anymore , only 'Sky'

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

really doesn't make sense the name sky Atlantic now. If they couldn't convince people to get it during that bandwagon tv show game thrones (which the book series will never be completed which is hilarious) they never will now.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Since it's completely different management now, I doubt they would have any qualms retiring the Sky Atlantic brand.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

I’ve been saying this since 2015, but it hasn’t sunk in yet with some people on this forum. I only mentioned it because you were lamenting the possible closure of Sky Atlantic and Sky Showcase, as if this sort of thing was entirely unexpected.

What have I been saying all these years?!!

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Like 3d tv , that went well :rolleyes:

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

True. No-one likes wearing glasses!

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Do all the time:D

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

To be honest we're all still trying to get your original prediction to sink in. You know, the one from years ago about Sky Atlantic about to be added to Virgin's line-up.

Still waiting... :D

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Me, too, but I don’t like it!

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Yes, very true, but I was not privy to the terms Sky was offering Virgin, which in the end were unsuccessful.

I say again, the ‘prediction’ is simply my view. We all have views, don’t we?

So far, mine is coming true. I still stand by it. The only channels left (bar government intervention) will be streaming channels. Everything else will be on streamers.

Just my humble opinion.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Humble ? When did that start ;)

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Aha! so that is the difference. This time you are privy to the terms of every streamer and every channel. Right, I get it now...:erm:

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

No, I’m not. That’s why it’s a prediction rather than a statement of fact.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Then stop framing it as a statement of fact
What you should have said is The only channels left (bar government intervention) will, in my opinion, be streaming channels. Everything else will, in my opinion, be on streamers.

Anyway, moving on from your flights of fantasy and back to the real world.. that moment everyone has been waiting for :rolleyes: - High Street TV Shop has now launched on channel 759.
https://ukcabletvchanges.blogspot.com

OB will be sending out invitations to the Wokingham celebratory street party (allegedly). ;)

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Digital Spy Forum is reporting;

I have today found out that Iliffe Media did acquired KM Media Group in April 2017.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

really thought 3D tv would take off that time as sky sports got involved into it. I went to a bar once and tried the glasses and couldn't see any difference whatsoever...but maybe its because i had to take my glasses off to wear the 3d glasses...

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

The fact you had to wear glasses at all killed 3D, plus it just didnt work very well.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Only ever used them at Walt Disney World ,they went over glasses them along with spraying water and shaking seats .great times:angel:

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

3DTV was a solution without a problem. You never watch TV and think "if only I could tell whether A is in front of B"

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

i was in Fuerteventura in the theme park and tried to walk out with 3d glasses from Ferrari land.

didnt work sadly. there is a random story for your saturday night

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

I am hearing that Challenge will be rename as Sky Challenge sometime by July.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

i wish they'd rename sky history to something which doesn't have history in the name since its nothing to do with history anymore

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

The channel is operated by Hearst rather than Sky so I doubt it
https://www.hearstnetworks.com/news/...gramming-slate

The channel does still show History programming unlike Eden which doesn't show any nature programming at all now.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

why on earth is it called sky then? have they literally paid to license the "sky" name for their channel?

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Yes, although technically the channel is a joint venture with Sky but Sky don't manage and operate the channel themselves

Same with Sky Crime in Italy which replaced Crime+Investigation
https://www.hearstnetworks.com/brands/italy/sky-crime

For now they remain separate channels in the UK

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

any changes incoming then or all quiet on the western front...?

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

You might welcome this, Vince.

https://rxtvinfo.com/2025/tnt-sports...otball-finals/

[EXTRACT]

Once again, TNT Sports’ coverage of the UEFA Men’s Europa League, Champions League and Europa Conference League finals will be available for free.

Discovery+ will carry live and free coverage for streamers in the UK.
Get prepared to stream in advance of kick-off to avoid disappointment.
Virgin Media will offer live coverage on special pop-up channel.

Viewers who don’t subscribe to TNT Sports will be able to either watch or stream live coverage of this year’s three UEFA European football finals.

TNT Sports is opening up access via Discovery+ and via a special pop-up channel available on Virgin Media in the UK.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

TNT Sports HD Final is on Channel 527 right now.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

wonder how low the ratings will be considering no British sides are in it

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

That would be interesting considering Inter Barcelona was a pleasure to watch. Watching PSG was entertaining too bar the Arsenal tie which was boring due to Artetas management style still PSG made something of the tie.

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

ITV PLC to rebrand ITVBe as ITV Quiz on June 9th.

Here is ITV Quiz weekday listings:
9am > Lingo
11am > Tipping Point
1pm > Monday - Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune
1pm > Tuesday - Friday: Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
2pm > Wheel Of Fortune
3pm > Tenable
5pm > Deal Or No Deal
6pm > Lingo
8pm > Deal Or No Deal
9pm > Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
10pm > Tipping Point
11:55pm > Wheel Of Fortune
12:50am > Tellyshopping

Re: Virgin TV (2025)
 

Thanks will take off favorites