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Originally Posted by geordiechris (Post 35342900)

Terrible picture (pixelating VERY badly, freezing and blanking) when it gets very windy (as it is now) round where I live. When there is no wind the picture is fine.

Had 5 engineers here who say it's a network issue, the network dept have monitored my service but have said there's nothing wrong, so now they're saying it may be the cabling. Oh the joy :D

Sounds like a repull is needed. If you feel you are getting nowhere then may I suggest posting on our Community Forum? The 2nd line TV guys monitor that forum and can access your account. We (VM Staff) can't on here for data protection reasons.

http://community.virginmedia.com/

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35342909)

Thanks Digital. The TiVo lass that I spoke to last night (eventually and after 40 mins on the phone to India) suggested a repull and apparently she's putting her suggestion on the engineers job sheet. We'll see if anything gets sorted then

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Originally Posted by geordiechris (Post 35342900)

email CEO office and they will sort issue out. they help me out massivly for fault that was ongoing for over 1 year. They keep in contact with you as well to see how things are going

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Technix over on DS is reportedly saying that SONY TV is also due to launch on channel 193, along with NDTV and already confirmed CBS action;)

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35342990)

Technix over on DS is reportedly saying that SONY TV is also due to launch on channel 193, along with NDTV and already confirmed CBS action;)

Sounds good.

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35342990)

Technix over on DS is reportedly saying that SONY TV is also due to launch on channel 193, along with NDTV and already confirmed CBS action;)

Sony channel would be a good addition.

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I was hoping you would stay away from this thread but how is the launch of a few SD channels in any way related to Virgin having the capacity to launch up to 80 HD channels?

I wonder who he could be talking about ????

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Hi Media Boy, Strange question to ask but, when channels launch on VM, are there certain dates or times of the month they launch or days. And how long does it take from 'testing' on VM to launch.

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35342990)

Technix over on DS is reportedly saying that SONY TV is also due to launch on channel 193, along with NDTV and already confirmed CBS action;)

well, i hope we do get Sony Entertainment Television and NDTV

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read this:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11...iliing_to_sec/

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35342990)

Technix over on DS is reportedly saying that SONY TV is also due to launch on channel 193, along with NDTV and already confirmed CBS action;)

Gutted if true,was hoping 4 universal hd.nice to see new channels thou

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Originally Posted by BenMcr (Post 35342496)

A brief is also going out to all frontline staff to advise that it was an error in case anyone calls or writes in

Another pop up to advise customers of the error might be a good idea.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35342706)

I will take an count on Sunday night at midnight so I can update my Top 40 posters list (This thread has been going since May).

Everyone in my Top 40 posters list had to post in Vol. 1 and 2 as well as this one.

The list will be out on Monday at 5pm.

What a waste of your time.

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35343001)

Hi Media Boy, Strange question to ask but, when channels launch on VM, are there certain dates or times of the month they launch or days. And how long does it take from 'testing' on VM to launch.

They normally, but not always, appear in the early hours of Wednesday and Friday mornings.

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35342823)

You'll just have to call 150/151 or 0845 454 1111, There is no number for a UK ring-fenced team.

Actually, there is one that I have been given by management, following my refusal to deal with the foreign call centre. Unfortunately, after speaking to them they have asked me not to give it out :(

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35343105)

Another pop up to advise customers of the Actually, there is one that I have been given by management, following my refusal to deal with the indians. Unfortunately, after speaking to them, they have asked me not to give it out :(

What happens if you get an 'indian' who works in a UK call centre?

Borderline racism IMO

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Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35343123)

What happens if you get an 'indian' who works in a UK call centre?

Borderline racism IMO

Racism???? What utter rubbish!

I myself have been frustrated, not at the call centre staff themselves, but at VM insistence of having their call centres based outside the UK. On more than one occasion I've had to ask technical questions and talking to someone over a time delayed line when their first language may not be English is time consuming and frustrating. I've never been rude to the staff as, I repeat, they are just employees of VM and it's VM's fault.

Racism is a horrible accusation to throw at someone willy-nilly.

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My better half phone Virgin Mobile to see about upgrading our daughter's phone as a little surprise. Wife is main account holder and daughter has a basic payg attached to the main account.

After getting the information she asked for she asked for time to think about the options and to discuss with me.

Half an hour later the Pushy Indian Lady phoned my 10 year old daughter direct.!!!:mad:

I suspect the whole Christmas, surprise thing went over the lady's head because of cultural differences. I doubt if that would have happened with an operator based in the UK, no matter what their background.

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Originally Posted by LondonRoad (Post 35343224)

Total disgrace,you want to email the head office about that,I would be fuming if my daughter was contacted by sales operatives direct :mad:

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Originally Posted by Mobes (Post 35343190)

I agree the process when speaking to agents in non-uk call centres can be frustrating.

However, the way Richard expressed his view is not really acceptable. The fact that an official CF Moderator has edited the post to a more suitable term is enough for me to stand by my post.

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The reason why call centres in India are not that big a hit with people in the UK is just down to the fact that the more successfully two people communicate with each other on any given topic (normally but not always), directly correlates to how great a match there is between them on ALL of the following:

1) Knowledge of the subject
2) Aptitude
3) Personality
4) Life experiences
5) Cultural background

The problem is that people in India don't match with people in UK on numbers 4 and 5. However, when I have spoken to Indian people in the UK, things are usually very good because they have more of a match with me on all the above. It's not racism, it's just problems with communication.

So...... Sky Sports red button coming to TiVo anytime soon then?

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can we go back to the coming soon to virgin tv topic please this is joke the coming soon to virgin tv has gone to the dogs mods can you do somthing

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Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35343273)

can we go back to the coming soon to virgin tv topic please this is joke the coming soon to virgin tv has gone to the dogs mods can you do somthing

Very well said mate. As none of the last so many posts have been abot VMTV and what is coming soon.

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Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35343123)

What happens if you get an 'indian' who works in a UK call centre?

Borderline racism IMO

I would be prepared to speak to him/her if they could speak English properly and knew what they were talking about.

I have no interest in your opinions on racism, besides, this is not the appropriate thread for you to air them.

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35343274)

Very well said mate. As none of the last so many posts have been abot VMTV and what is coming soon.

Exactly.

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Originally Posted by geordiechris (Post 35342819)

I know this is off topic but does anyone have a telephone number I can call to complain without having to fight the indian call centre?

The OP did prefix the question with "... off topic ..." and a couple of succinct, relevant replies, ideally from VM staff or customers with prior experience, would have been sufficient. It was not an invitation to start a discussion on the frustrations of dealing with customer service staff, based anywhere and of any ethnic background, who have neither the language skills nor the technical knowledge to execute their duties. That's either for a dedicated thread or complaints via direct contact with the company.

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Originally Posted by geordiechris (Post 35342900)

Terrible picture (pixelating VERY badly, freezing and blanking) when it gets very windy (as it is now) round where I live. When there is no wind the picture is fine.

See the DTV Medic thread and related threads in the Help & Support Forum.

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Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35343123)

What happens if you get an 'indian' who works in a UK call centre?

Borderline racism IMO

So the banks and insurance companies advertising 'UK only call centres' are being racist, then?

It is not unreasonable (or racist) for customers to expect to deal with people who can communicate with them on their own terms.

And what does it say about companies who evidently put doing things on the cheap, above providing an acceptable and respectful service to their customers?

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Anyhoo, back on topic, please.

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Media Boy when is the slate being added for CBS Action in preparation for the 15th December launch.

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OMG! CBS Action. Finally a chance to catch up with Picard and the crew....

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Originally Posted by neilo (Post 35343490)

OMG! CBS Action. Finally a chance to catch up with Picard and the crew....

Yes and Chuck Norris as well.

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I did ask nicely....

Off topic posts removed - please try to keep on topic.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35343474)

Media Boy when is the slate being added for CBS Action in preparation for the 15th December launch.

I too was wondering this. These days VM normally put up a slate 7 days prior to a channel launch, so I was expecting a slate to go up in the early hours of Friday morning :confused:

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35343559)

I too was wondering this. These days VM normally put up a slate 7 days prior to a channel launch, so I was expecting a slate to go up in the early hours of Friday morning :confused:

Maybe they have delayed it.

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Maybe they're doing a Channel 5 HD.

or they were on the xmas party and ____ got a little too drunk and no-one else knows how to do coming soon screens.

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35342990)

Technix over on DS is reportedly saying that SONY TV is also due to launch on channel 193, along with NDTV and already confirmed CBS action;)

I was told about them last week but my insider told me not say anything that the time.

Also My Virgin Tester has confirm that Sony TV is now testing on Virgin Media.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35343773)

I was told about them last week but my insider told me not say anything that the time.

Also My Virgin Tester has confirm that Sony TV is now testing on Virgin Media.

Is Sony TV a Sony shopping channel?

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I like Hustle but otherwise a little underwhelmed by Sony. That said, TiVo will pick out the best bits for me, and I've now been on cable for just over a year. When I joined and subscribed to TV XL I think I was told I'd have over 165 channels. In a year they've added at least ten. For nothing.

Any idea if we'll also get access to Sony's on demand stuff? This is currently available on Bt Vision.

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35343776)

Is Sony TV a Sony shopping channel?

No it's primarily aimed at young adult women with Holby City and the like. The odd good thing on there as well.

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35343776)

Is Sony TV a Sony shopping channel?

No - it something like Channel 5.

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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35343778)

No idea at time of posting.

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Shows some Sony films as well. Cut through the dross and it's a pretty reasonable addition.

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if it shows some sony films that may be good, ill have to take a look when it comes out

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Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35343786)

Shows some Sony films as well. Cut through the dross and it's a pretty reasonable addition.

Yes most definitely.

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from wiki The channel is aimed at women aged between 25 and 54 and broadcasts a range of dramas and comedies, including Hawthorne, Huff and 'Til Death.[4] Sony Entertainment Television also brings UK series Hustle and Hotel Babylon, along with the last ever season of Las Vegas and reruns of Crossing Jordan, Dawson's Creek, My Boys, Ned & Stacey and NewsRadio.[5] It also shows movies from SPT's sister company Sony Pictures Entertainment, such as The Da Vinci Code, All the King's Men, Marie Antoinette and Philadelphia. From September Holby City will begin airing on Sony Entertainment Television.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_En...%26_Ireland%29

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Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35343816)

is it worng and sad that some of them programs sound ok, i used to watch dawsons creek years ago so would be nice to watch them again, oh and i used to like holby city as well

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Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35343816)

Yes there is some reasonable stuff on there and it just gives us more choice to pick what we want to watch when we want to watch it.

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Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35343816)

Now what channels are now available for 25 to 54 year old men:D

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Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35343852)

Now what channels are now available for 25 to 54 year old men:D

Dave HD :D

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I can confirm there are now 4 channels testing, 3 of which are those already mentioned.;)

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35343863)

I can confirm there are now 4 channels testing, 3 of which are those already mentioned.;)

any idea what the 4th is?

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35343864)

any idea what the 4th is?

It might be CBS Drama or a long shot might be Sky Atlantic.;)

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35343866)

It might be CBS Drama or a long shot might be Sky Atlantic.;)

unlikly to be that (SA) but no harm in dreaming lol

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Unlikely I know ,but it would nice to see a headline HD channel arrive in time for Xmas.

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35343868)

unlikly to be that (SA) but no harm in dreaming lol

Yes it would be nice to get that one.

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It doesn't tell me, unfortunately just that there is a 4th stream currently being tested. In the past it would tell me if its an hd channel testing by changing the description in the corner, but this time it hasn't. My best guess is that it will be another channel but only in SD.

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35343873)

What can you see on it? Any EPG Testing?

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35343873)

My hunch is that it could be CBS Drama because Virgin have nearly every significant SD channel there is already so there are not many that they have not got now.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35343877)

My hunch is that it could be CBS Drama because Virgin have nearly every significant SD channel there is already so there are not many that they have not got now.

The only other SD channel I can think of is Premier Sports, are their alot of SD channels on SKY platform we haven't got (not including +1's)?

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Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35343887)

The only other SD channel I can think of is Premier Sports, are their alot of SD channels on SKY platform we haven't got (not including +1's)?

Don't we all love a bit of speculation.:D

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35343889)

Don't we all love a bit of speculation.:D

Maybe it is Men & Motors making a comeback;)

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Originally Posted by mlayzell (Post 35343890)

Maybe it is Men & Motors making a comeback;)

Now that is clutching at straws but l did like that channel when we had it.

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Come on Sky HD Retail Info! I know Arthur and HD Boy would be pleased with that.

EDIT: Within seconds...

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Originally Posted by HD Boy

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35...-post5055.html

Who is Arthur ?

I would never want that channel.

I would also not want Sky News HD

I think the 4th channel testing is CBS Drama or Sony TV +1.

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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35343900)

Come on Sky HD Retail Info! I know Arthur and HD Boy would be pleased with that.

EDIT: Within seconds...

:D

still cant escape him :(

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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35343904)

still cant escape him :(

And his many alias.:rolleyes:

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Whilst its nice to hear of new channels very disappointed that a hd channel is not amongst them,Really cant understand why we aint got universal Hd yet !!!!

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Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35343911)

Whilst its nice to hear of new channels very disappointed that a hd channel is not amongst them,Really cant understand why we aint got universal Hd yet !!!!

We might get that in the first part of next year so you never know.:)

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hope we get prem sport (free for xl) : )

ps i wish everyone a very good crimbo and have a good new year

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Originally Posted by braysoj1 (Post 35343925)

hope we get prem sport (free for xl) : )

ps i wish everyone a very good crimbo and have a good new year

l cannot see us getting Premier sports on the XL pack full stop.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35343928)

l cannot see us getting Premier sports on the XL pack full stop.

if we get it at all

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35342990)

Technix over on DS is reportedly saying that SONY TV is also due to launch on channel 193, along with NDTV and already confirmed CBS action;)

Technix is now reporting that NDTV will launch on Virgin Channel 621 soon.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35344006)

Technix is now reporting that NDTV will launch on Virgin Channel 621 soon.

Any idea of the 4th channel testing MB.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35344006)

Technix is now reporting that NDTV will launch on Virgin Channel 621 soon.

Anyone know its viewing figures :D

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Well I think my wife will be very happy with NDTV she is always on their site in her iPad.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35344006)

Technix is now reporting that NDTV will launch on Virgin Channel 621 soon.

:tu: for another news channel, hopefully some more will follow

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35344009)

Anyone know its viewing figures :D

Not as many who kneel before thy master.:D:D

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35344008)

Any idea of the 4th channel testing MB.

No Idea.

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Sorry, just to clarify, are 2 of the 3 known channel launches Indian Channels?

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Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35344040)

Sorry, just to clarify, are 2 of the 3 known channel launches Indian Channels?

No only one is Indian.

Sony TV that will launch on Virgin Channel 193 is an UK vision of SET Asia.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35344042)

No only one is Indian.

Sony TV that will launch on Virgin Channel 193 is an UK vision of SET Asia.

And here is the website for the channel.

http://www.sonytv.com/

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Thanks MediaBhoy and to HD boy for the pm:)

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Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35344046)

And here is the website for the channel.

http://www.sonytv.com/

Some reasonable stuff on there looking at it.

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Last list update of 2011.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: = It an Media Boy EXCLUSIVE and you can only see it on this thread.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== December ===
7th. Virgin Media customers on the M Package can watch all of these great channels – Alibi, Alibi +1, Good Food, Good Food HD, Good Food +1, Watch, Watch HD, Watch +1, Blighty, Home and Home +1 absolutely free until 4th January 2012.
11th. Virgin Media customers on the M Package can watch GOLD and GOLD +1 absolutely free on Virgin Channels 128 and 129 until January 2012.
12th. Final list update of the year on this thread.
12th. Best of 2011 list of Winners plus list of the Top 40 posters names will be given out by Media Boy at 5pm today.
15th. CBS Action will launch on the M+ Package on Virgin Channel 192 today.
Sony TV will launch on Virgin Channel 193.
NDTV will launch on Virgin Channel 621.

[B]Where to find all the UKTV channels[B]

126 Gold
127 Gold +1
130 Alibi
131 Alibi +1
260 Good Food
261 Good Food HD (Not on V Boxes)
262 Good Food +1
124 Watch
125 Watch HD (Not on V Boxes)
190 Watch +1
206 Blighty
265 Home
266 Home +1

=== Early 2012 ===
M+ Viewers to get Sky Anytime on their package.

=== January 2012 ===
3rd. Sky Movies Christmas and Sky Movies Christmas HD to be rebranded as Sky Movies Showcase and Sky Movies Showcase HD on Virgin Channels 403 and 433.
4th. Xmas 24 will be rebranded as Movies 24 on Virgin Channel 419.
4th. Xmas 24 + will be rebranded as Movies 24 + on Virgin Channel 420.
4th. Coming soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 1 launches on Cable Forum.
24th. BSkyB to close Sky Living Loves today on Virgin Channel 159

=== February 2012 ===
No News...

=== March/April/May 2012 ===
Channel 5 +1 will launch on Virgin Media.

=== March 2012 ===
My insiders has confirmed to me that Virgin Media are in talks with BSkyB with an view to carry both Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports F1 HD from launch.

=== April 2012 ===
No News...

=== May 2012 ===
No News...

=== June 2012 ===
No News...

=== July 2012 ===
19th. BBC Three will broadcast all day long until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 106.

=== August 2012 ===
13th. BBC Three will go back to its 7pm starting time from today on Virgin Media Channel 106.

=== By September 2012 ===
Alibi HD to launch on Virgin Media on the XL Package. (Info from UKTV - http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=642)

=== September 2012 ===
No News...

=== October 2012 ===
24th. The UK and Ireland says goodbye to Analogue TV.

=== November 2012 ===
No News...

=== December 2012 ===
No News...

=== By 2013 ===
C21 Media web site has reported that Current TV may close on Virgin Channel 155.
The BBC may launch an BBC ONE HD Channel for viewers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on Virgin Channel 108.
The BBC to axe the BBC Red Button multi-screen on Virgin Media but one stream will carry on broadcasting (Like Freeview).
Also the BBC is to rebrand BBC HD as BBC TWO HD on Virgin Channel 187.

=== By 2015 ===
RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-Discovery to replace Travel and Living with TLC on Virgin Channel 275.
-Discovery may launch an 3D Channels if audience numbers are high on Virgin on Demand.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-MTVN HD will be rebranded as MTV Live HD on Virgin Channel 310.
-TCM to be rebranded on Virgin Channel 415.
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.
-Diva TV will be rebranded as Diva Universal on Virgin Channel 164.
-Virgin Media will launch the Sky Sports red button on TiVo.

=== The following channels are rumoured to be launching or in talks with Virgin Media ===
List last updated on December 11th 2011.

The following Channels are said to be testing on Virgin Media right now:
-CBS Action is testing on Virgin testers boxes right now.
-Sony TV is testing on Virgin Testers boxes right now.
-NDTV is testing on Virgin Testers boxes right now.

Channel has been confirm as in talks with Virgin Media by my insiders:
-Sky Atlantic
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD

The following Channels are rumoured to be set to launch on Virgin Media soon (but not yet confirm by my Virgin Media insiders):
-Premier Sports (But are said to be in talks with Virgin.)

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

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Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...ew-2011-a.html

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated November 10th 2011.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

Q: NOW THAT BSKYB HAS TOOK OVER VIRGIN MEDIA TELEVISION WILL ANY CHANNELS CLOSE ON VIRGIN TV?
A: Yes Sky has closed Bravo, Channel One and Challenge Jackpot down and is Closing Living Loves (Now know as Sky Living Loves) down in January 2012. But us Virgin Media viewers will see some channels moving about as we have now got Sky1 HD, Sky Arts 1 HD and Sky Arts 2 HD on our network.

Q: WHY DO YOU THINK DISCOVERY WILL AXE TRAVEL & LIVING FOR TLC TO LAUNCH IN THE UK AND IRELAND?
A: Since March 2010 Discovery has replace all the following versions of Discovery Travel & Living with TLC.

In Europe:
-Norway
-Poland
-Balkans (Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia and Bulgaria.)
-Hungary
-The Czech Republic

In Africa:
-South Africa

==== Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on December 11th 2011.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.

Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:

NOTE: Only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (Was AETN UK) ===
Bio HD
Crime & Investigation Network HD
Crime & Investigation Network +1
HISTORY HD
HISTORY +1

=== Own by ABC Television Group ===
Disney Channel HD
Disney Cinemagic HD
Disney Cinemagic +1
Disney Junior +
Disney XD HD

=== Own by ARY Group ===
ARY Qtv
ARY Oneworld
ARY Entertainment
ARY News

=== Own by BSkyB ===
Pick TV +1
Sky 3D
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Sky News HD
Sky Sports F1 (Soon to start broadcasting.)
Sky Sports F1 HD (Soon to start broadcasting.)
Sky Sports HD3
Sky Sports HD4
Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by CBS International and Chello Zone ===
CBS Drama
CBS Reality +1
Horror Channel +1

=== Own by Channel 4 Television Corporation ===
More 4 +1

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
Bliss
Chart Show TV
Chart Show TV +1 (Soon to start broadcasting.)
Dance Nation TV
Flava
Kix!
NME TV
POP
Pop Girl
Pop Girl +1
Scuzz
The Vault
Tiny Pop +1
True Movies 2

=== Own by Discovery Networks Europe ===
Animal Planet +1
Discovery 3D (May launch if audience viewing numbers are high via on Demand.)
Discovery Home & Health +1
Discovery Knowledge +1
Discovery Science +1
DMAX +1
DMAX +2
Investigation Discovery
TLC (May replace Discovery Travel and Living.)
Quest +1

=== Own by E Entertainment UK Limited ===
Style (Soon to launch in the UK & Eire)

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
ESPN America HD

=== Own by GMG Radio ===
Real Radio
Real Radio XS

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd ===
ITV2 HD
ITV3 HD
ITV4 HD

=== Own by NBC Universal Global Networks ===
Universal Channel HD

=== Own by NGC Europe Limited ===
FX +1
Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
Channel 5 +1

=== Own by Sony ===
NOTE: The following channels will become part of the ''ViewAsia'' package if Sony can sign an new deal Virgin Media:
ARY Digital^
B4U Movies^
Colors^
MAX^
SAB
Sahara One
SET Asia^

^ = On Virgin Media right now.

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
Sony Entertainment Television +1

=== Own by STAR TV ===
STAR Desh (To launch in January 2012 in UK and Ireland.)
STAR Gold
STAR One (To be rebranded as STAR Desh in January 2012.)

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
Absolute 00s
Absolute 60s
Absolute 70s
Absolute 90s

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System Europe ===
Cartoon Network HD
TCM 2
Imagine...Dil Se

=== Own by Viacom ===
BET
BET +1
Comedy Central Extra +1
MTV CLASSIC
MTV MUSIC
MTV +1
Nickelodeon HD
NickToons Replay

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
ZEE Cafe
Zing

Next update: January 4th 2012 - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

Â©copyright 2011 Media Boy 2006 - 2011. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

But before I go may I wish you all an safe and happy Christmas and happy new year (when it comes)!!!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35343776)

Is Sony TV a Sony shopping channel?

here this sony tv web site http://www.sonytv.com/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken1234 (Post 35344221)

here this sony tv web site http://www.sonytv.com/

thanks for that, had a quick look last night and some good programs on there

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

Bring on CBS Action, Sky News HD, Sky Atlantic, Sky Altantic HD, Sky Sports HD3/4, Sky Sports News HD, Sky Sports F1, Sky Sports F1 HD, Universal HD, Disney Channel HD, Disney Cinemagic HD, Disney XD HD Bio HD, Crime & Investigation Network HD, HISTORY HD, ESPN America HD, ITV 2/3/4 HD, Nat Wild HD, Premier Sports, Premier Sports Xtra and Al Jazeera English for 2012!!!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35344256)

Have you not heard that CBS Action is coming on the 15th of December 2011.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35344259)

Have you not heard that CBS Action is coming on the 15th of December 2011.:)

Sorry I meant CBS Drama!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35344262)

Sorry I meant CBS Drama!

Well you never know but there is a chance that could come as well.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

Hi guys, done some more 'digging' around and virgin seem to split their test transmissions into certain sections of the epg. I just took one test stream and it was testing among skys hd movie channels. It didn't tell me what it was and there was no picture, but this could be the 4th channel, one in HD?

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35344275)

I just took one test stream and it was testing among skys hd movie channels.

I'l go with Cinemagic HD.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35344275)

Very interesting but they seem to be playing this one very close to their chest.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35344278)

Very interesting but they seem to be playing this one very close to their chest.

Could be Universal HD!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35344279)

Could be Universal HD!

Or Sky Atlantic HD or many other possibilities.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35344280)

Or Sky Atlantic HD or many other possibilities.

Im not saying it is an hd channel, just that the test stream was testing within a batch of premium hd channels.;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35344280)

Or Sky Atlantic HD or many other possibilities.

Or maybe one not on any platform yet such as TCM HD , Animal planet HD

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35344283)

Or maybe one not on any platform yet such as TCM HD , Animal planet HD

Now the guessing game begins.:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35344283)

Or maybe one not on any platform yet such as TCM HD , Animal planet HD

ESPN America HD - Virgin are rumoured to be in talks with them.

---------- Post added at 13:51 ---------- Previous post was at 13:48 ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Fry (Post 35344279)

Could be Universal HD!

HD Boy thinks that way as well (info from DS Forums.)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35344287)

ESPN America HD - Virgin are rumoured to be in talks with them.

l think thats is a long shot MB as its viewing figures are not that good l hear.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35344290)

l think thats is a long shot MB as its viewing figures are not that good l hear.

So are NDTV's ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35344292)

So are NDTV's ;)

I suspect they are asking a lot less for that though :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35344293)

I suspect they are asking a lot less for that though :)

Well Muppetman is my master but Digital Fanatic is becoming a very good apprentice.:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

My insider has seen this thread and has just told me that no other channels bar CBS Action, Sony TV and NDTV are set to launch in 2011.

But I have still to get an launch date for both Sony TV and NDTV.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35344294)

Well Muppetman is my master but Digital Fanatic is becoming a very good apprentice.:D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35344296)

My insider says different!

But there is only 3 weeks left in 2011!;)

---------- Post added at 14:52 ---------- Previous post was at 14:48 ----------

My insider being me!:D:D

Seriously it would be nice for an extra treat this side of 2012!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

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Originally Posted by ottoni (Post 35344314)

Yes it would be nice.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.