Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

aye still shocked sky let VM have it as you know Den i said it never would glad i was wrong for those that wanted it most

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

It's because the channel is now going to lose viewers after the loss of new HBO material. Letting Virgin have it helps to shore up it's viewing figures (and thus advertising revenue.)

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Maybe nothing but That's TV 3 is set to close at 6am on March 25th - base on my V6 Box.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Yes, I have separate profiles and added the show under my wife’s profile, but despite doing this a few times, it just doesn’t work. It’s the only programme I’m having a problem with, and wondered if C4 had added it incorrectly.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Sky has acquisitions team for a reason.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I've just added Gogglebox S21 Ep13, due to air tomorrow between 00:15 and 01:20 to my watchlist and it's showing on the Watchlist rail on the Home screen. Have you tried adding this slot without success?

If so have you tried rebooting the stb? If that fails try rebooting both the hub and stb.

If both of the above fail then I suggest performing a Factory Reset using the Keep Recordings option. However if you do use this option then be prepared to having to to sign into the majority of your apps again.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Inspiring :shocked:

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Thanks, newapollo; I’ll keep trying!

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

That's TV 3 is showing as "Channel No Longer Available" (again) from 25th March at 6am

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Month end listings issues?

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

At the time of this posting the EPG for That's TV 3 (Channel 152) is populated with program information again up to and including 13:00 on 2nd April on the 360 and Stream boxes.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

It usually says something like 'To be confirmed' when this happens.

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Just checked and the V6 is now showing the same.

I suspect that they are in financial difficulties due to issues on other platforms and that they keep paying their capacity & EPG monthly fees late to Virgin.

They have created alternative named licenses & limited companies, so may be transferring their assets to the new companies and bankrupting/liquidation the present companies to get rid of any debts.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

It does but I suspect that there is a default description for when listings aren't available. If Virgin don't update the NLA default for the channel, you'll keep seeing channel no longer available every time the listings pool runs dry.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Spiderplant will be the man to ask.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Possibly but I'm not really bothered about what the That's TV 3 listings say. The poor quality of the channel is the deciding factor with that one.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

the channel is still on virgin media???

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Anyone else read this first part and think we were getting it for free hahah

"If you already subscribe to TNT Sports on Virgin TV, or if you want to start subscribing to TNT Sports now, you’ll be able to access....."

oh wonderful i can now watch TNT sports on another app....(!)

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Well unless l am a blind man its not on our 360 boxes yet.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

same here

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Office workers start at 9am.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

What is more likely?

An automated overnight process runs to activate changes

or

Someone gets to the office and logs on to his computer, loads the appropriate system, then presses an "activation" option?

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Either way, the process has failed

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

App Available now

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Yes, it’s up and running and looking good. The link to the content via the Virgin menu is not yet established, but I’m sure it will be there before long. At the moment you have to go to the app for access.

I’m just re-booting my box in case that’s all it needs.

Plenty to watch on here.

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Not really. It launched today, as promised. Nobody said anything about launching at midnight.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

It was late by any standard. People woke up to find it wasn't there.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I would guess the second option is more likely, someone has to say "go".

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

True, though if it's something that HAS to be done overnight, the "go" decision will happen the day before.

Plus there's no point automating something that only needs to be done once - it just adds work and risk.

And if possible you want to do it when most support staff are available in case something goes wrong.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Thanks for the clarification

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Do a anyone know why BBC iPlayer has been removed from the Channels menu under TV Shows on the 360.

BBC iPlayer is still accessible in the Apps section, so I can't think of any logical reason why it's been removed from the main Channels menu.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Is anyone else finding that AD is on when off is selected and off when on is selected on ITV?

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Yes, we've found that is happening with recordings from ITV+1.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Still issues

Only the new HBO French original series Privileges shows up and works via search, other new series like The Pitt bring up a error code for example and other series and movies don't show as being available on HBO Max e.g The Cleaning Lady.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Apparently, users are unable to set watchlists too.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I’m confused here is it free I got tnt with virgin but when I go on the app it trying to say I got to pay for it

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Supposed to get activation email
https://www.virginmedia.com/the-edit...rts-on-hbo-max

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Well, clearly, it wasn’t the former!

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It wasn’t only Virgin, though, was it? Does it even matter? I would have been happy whatever the time of day it arrived on the appointed date.

Spiderplant explained it succinctly in his post above.

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TNT is a premium service, so no, it’s not free.

You may be thinking of the free trial, perhaps.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Separately to this, on the Virgin TV Go app they've deleted the logos for Comedy Central, Crime+Investigation, Discovery and National Geographic.

Some gremlins in VM"s systems perhaps.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

ive received nothing to my old blueyonder email address....anyone else get an activation yet

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Not yet here either

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I received an email telling me I'll receive an activation email.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

An email telling you you'll get an email... how efficient!

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Likewise!

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Sorry, meant to say ITV +1.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Can anyone tell me is there any advantage of watching tnt through MAX instead of virgin tv go as I genuinely can’t think of one???? Maybe I’m missing something ?

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

When I was watching MotoGP on TNT they were advertising the Multiview feature on HBO Max. Perhaps they will add additional features to other sports.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

They had Multiview on Discovery+ for Champions League

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

in about 5 hours one of the most requested channels in the last 15 years will finally launch. I'd love to see some of those old threads and all the rumours of it coming and then not coming etc haha

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

On Demand content was added right on midnight, Under Salt Marsh seems not to be available On Demand for some reason.

Will be interesting to see if Sky adds more NBCU (Sky sister company) and occasionally Sony back catalogue series to Sky One, Sky Witness and Sky Atlantic in the coming months.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Strangely enough, we have a V6, and I just checked, and I can watch Sky Atlantic on Virgin TV Go on my tablet.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I have the 360 box and I looked on today and yes, Sky Atlantic is available. I was wanting to watch the drama series Under Salt Marsh but it says its not available until Friday 3rd April, why is this?

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

There are a whopping 90 series in the Sky Atlantic on demand section.

That's a very impressive content boost for Virgin TV customers.

I have added All Her Fault, Heated Rivalry, IT: Welcome to Derry, The Penguin and Dune: Prophecy to my Watchlist.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Just so and able to mirror on tv:D

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I think that is error since Virgin TV edit article said available On Demand from 1st April
https://www.virginmedia.com/the-edit...s-on-virgin-tv

I am not sure how to report On Demand errors since Community forum is still down.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

They've published the 'new' April 2026 Channel Guides... but forgotten to add Sky Atlantic.

https://www.virginmedia.com/the-edit...-channel-guide

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Welcome to Derry is superb, the penguin great show sadly a one off though, dune is fantastic.
You're in for a treat with those shows.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Quite a few of the ones I saw listed, have previously been shown on Sky Max/Sky Showcase.

A good boost, I wouldn't be surprised if Atlantic comes onto V6 eventually, but TV Go is a perfectly usable alternative for the couple of series that I might try sometime.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Have I got it right, that Game of Thrones is not on the catch up/box sets. My daughter was watching it until about a week ago when it was moved to the Store and asked for extra payment.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Yes Sky rights expired hence why was added last September, it's only on HBO Max now
https://press.wbd.com/us/media-relea...tent_entity=en

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

any news on any speed increases? used to be every other year they'd promote it for free. been at least half a decade now?

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just join the 360 revolution chief ;)

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I agree. For the time being they're simply using Sky Atlantic (in the hope that people don't realise that it's no longer the channel it once was) to try and slyly manipulate people to move to the awful 360 in order to save themselves having to pay the TiVo licensing fees.

I wonder if the V6 & the 360 will both be retired at the same time when Virgin completely move over to their non recordable streaming box?

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

So if VM retired the 360 and V6, and Sky retired SkyQ soon - who do you think will still be offering a recording service and a decent channel selection?

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

There's no need to continue scaremongering, because of your personal hatred and refusal to switch to the more modern V6.

https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/virgin...v-boss-speaks/

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

This :clap:

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

But there are even more V6s with Tivo.
If there was a "try before you buy" option with being able to try out the TV360 without losing recordings and being able to go back to Tivo, then maybe more would consider switching.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Yep my main reason for not changing is the faf of setting it up . It ain't going to happen but move choices and recording across I would change in a blink of the eye. Still feel that when TV goes l'll move to freely and now. :p:

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Freeview or a generic satellite/DTT recording device.

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The majority of customers don't want the 360 because it doesn't have the superior features that TiVo has, many regret changing over and the majority have had their requests to change back refused. 'Hatred' is a ridiculous thing to say and 'more modern' doesn't necessarily mean better.

Many on this forum agree with my sentiments.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Freeview has a basic channel selection and mainly SD and a lot of part-time channels - for a full channel selection you have to add streaming to it.

Even Freesat only has a basic selection.

If that's all you want I don't see why you stay with VM.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Indeed. They won't do this, partly because people would then realise that the 360 box is inferior to the V6 software that it replaced. This is why they sing it's praises and are using an easier way to receive Sky Atlantic via the EPG, whilst keeping quiet about the downsides.

Once again Virgin reveal how sly & manipulative they are as a company.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

And exactly the same Sky are doing with Disney+ Cinema - not available to Sky satellite viewers unless thay have or upgrade to SkyQ.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Partly because I have a good deal, it's certainly not for their standard of service and partly because I like the features of the TiVo V6.

I am under no illusion that at some point the V6 (and the 360) will be retired by Virgin in favour of a streaming only non recordable box. Those that aren't bothered about the TiVo features might as well swap over and use the 360 whilst it's still available. When the V6 is retired I will be reviewing my options.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

That’s your opinion about the 360 software and I strongly disagree. You speak like your opinion on it is fact then it isn’t.

I’m sorry you’re angry you can’t enjoy sky atlantic. Why not join us on 360! ;) it’s worth it! ;)

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Isn't that because Disney+ isn't available on Sky +

The channel has no On Demand content.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

It is fact that the 360 lacks many features of the V6, this has been discussed many times previously and lists have been posted by various people.

I am able to access Sky Atlantic should I want to watch it by using Virgin TVGo and casting it to my TV. Once Virgin have realised that the number of people persuaded to change to the 360 has been exhausted and once the TVGo workaround is well known, I believe that Sky Atlantic will be quietly added to the V6.

Alternatively Sky Atlantic is included with the Now TV/HBO max service at £3.99 per month

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

You continually slag off VM for putting a channel on their current products only - but never mention that Sky do the same with Disney+ Cinema. And with that channel you can stream it using their app.

No difference - except for the channel.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

It"s £6.99 for Entertainment and HBO Basic with ads

Entertainment only is £2.99

6 month terms

For various reasons I'd imagine Now is struggling to keep subscribers.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

There's lots of offers that are coming and going. Do you think that the reason is that people are abandoning Now in favour of HBO max?

Now will be losing Virgin customers who are either no longer interested in what Sky Atlantic has to offer or who can now access it via Virgin.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Probably everyone is losing customers to the 'firestick' way of watching TV

*disclaimer: I don't have one, bugger all on TV that interests me nowadays

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I'm not a Sky customer, so have no knowledge or interest in what Sky are doing as, whilst i'm with Virgin, it's irrelevant to me.

It's hardly surprising that a Virgin customer doesn’t talk about Sky in a thread about Virgin TV, in the same way that a Sky customer isn't likely to mention the Sky Atlantic situation in a thread about Sky!!!

Edit: Just looked into this and, apparently, this is a premium channel offered with the Sky Cinema pack. I haven't subscribed to Sky Cinema for years because there's nothing on it now that interests me, I didn't even bother when I was offered it for a period for free!

Sky Atlantic is a basic entertainment channel ie not premium and it's my view that all those who receive Sky channels with their package should see it on the EPG from day one.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

In your view maybe - but VM are doing no different to Sky.

It is a premium channel which is NOT available on Sky+/HD even with the full subscription.

Because regularly asked to changed your current kit is not different for VM customers than it is for Sky.

If you don't like what VM do - then leave

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

This is the bizarre thing

All movies are on Disney+ anyway (ads version included with Sky) so why is the linear only channel not?

As much as i could see Virgin including Disney+ with ads at some stage , why would they pay for this channel.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

It is also on Sky Go - even for old satellite box users.

So if they don't want to upgrade(?) to SkyQ or Stream they do have access - same as VirginMedia with Sky Atlantic.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

This issue is simply irrelevant to Virgin Media customers. The only people who may be interested are Sky Cinema subscribers on the Sky platform who use Sky+ HD.

It has already been fully explained to you why Virgin suits me at this particular time and that, if/when this changes I will be exploring other options. This is not to say that I am happy with everything about them, I most certainly am not.

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It is indeed bizarre, perhaps they can tune it in manually??

I can't see Virgin throwing in the various streaming services in at no extra cost in the way that Sky do.

Bouchier has repositioned Virgin from being a triple play provider to that of primarily a broadband provider who happens to include TV (no mention of phone at all.) This is his explanation anyway. Sky is probably a better option for those who want all the streaming services that Sky provide, but the only streaming service i'm interested in is HBO max, so I don't take these Sky freebies into consideration.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Expect Virgin do include Netflix standard with ads.

I think those comments were referring to HBO Max specifically and I understand why if you look close enough, not only will new seasons of existing HBO series still air on Sky and along with 1.not being on HBO Max (The Gilded Age), one of their upcoming series is Sky co production (War) and so will only air on Sky Atlantic.

At least Disney+ with ads would add value with over 10 new dramas ordered aswell.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Speculation that we will be losing the Discovery +1 channel(s).

They have been removed from Sky Ireland and there's been a report that at least one (Discovery +1) has been removed from Virgin Ireland.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

There was only a Discovery+ 1 channel on Virgin Ireland unlike the 9 on Virgin UK, +1 versions of Food Network, Quest Red and Discovery Turbo never got added to Virgin and probably never will.

Removing them only in Ireland is strange, when they will still be broadcasting on Satellite , I don't see how it saves any money.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Thanks, I didn't know that.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

The on demand content is on Disney+, which Sky includes.

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The 360 lacks some features of TiVo (which I believe are patented), but the 360 offers other features, which I dare say more people use.

You won’t find those TiVo features on other boxes either, so don’t see why you are slagging off Virgin.

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NOW will definitely lose subscribers. It’s only guaranteed to keep the existing HBO content for the life of the contract. HBO will have all the new stuff exclusive to them, like ‘The Pitt’.

Unless NOW think of ways to get new exclusive content, I can’t see it existing for much longer.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

There is evidence of that though, Crystal Lake was acquired from A24 quite far in advance for Sky Atlantic for example.

Ponies is another next month on Sky Atlantic according to this
https://www.skymedia.co.uk/content-hub/drama/

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Are you able to use the list of features that are on the V6, but missing from the 360, to provide the same or even similar feature available on the 360?

I remember you saying that one was available to replace 'suggestions', but never received an answer as to what it was called.

It's never been suggested by anyone that the TiVo features are available anywhere else. It's this very fact that they aren't and that Virgin are slyly trying to get people onto the 360 to save money on licensing fees that pisses me off about them.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Sky just ordered their biggest IP play to date... https://www.skygroup.sky/en-gb/artic...ennium-novels-

Day Of The Jackal was their biggest series launch ever - and season 2 is coming down the pike...

A James McAvoy starrer (based on a Frankie Boyle novel) seems like a big deal...

Plus they've announced a deal with Canal Plus to develop English language drama and a first look pact with Starz (of which they've ordered Fightland)...

Suspect they'll be okay for the foreseeable future

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Is available via On Demand now.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I disagree. NOW is a great alternative for people who want Sky channels, over the internet, without being tied into long (12/24 month) contracts.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I did respond to your question about ‘suggestions’ and I told you there was a separate row of tiles for that on the Home page.

I don’t doubt that they are trying to wean people off the V6 - after all, they are having to pay a licence fee to TiVo for their features.

It’s hardly ‘sly’ - it’s pretty obvious really!

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Received the email this morning

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I wonder how long the activation option in the account is there before the email is sent out

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

I didn’t say it wasn’t. But the thing is, with HBO Max, the availability of Sky Atlantic on Virgin Media and the obvious deterioration in the quality of content, the number of subscribers to NOW will reduce. The only questions are (1) by how many and (2) will Sky Studios be able to ramp up production to fill the gap?

That will determine whether NOW continues to be a viable and worthwhile operation, unless it can survive on peanuts.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Well the Now app as of year ago now operates on the same technical platform as the US only Peacock app

Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 

Yes, that’s true. How are Peacock’s viewing figures doing in the States? It never seemed to take off over here.