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Itshim 01-08-2026 16:21
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36220597)
Well yes ITV are a free to view channel if you want no ads subscribe to itvx premium, do you complain at the ads on the channels you pay for like Sky one, Sky sports etc?
If I can avoid them I do, if not hay ho. Honestly I don't take any notice of them .

newapollo 02-08-2026 10:52
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
FAST channels Chat Show (243), Baywatch (244) and Trace Sports Stars (541) have been removed from Horizon boxes. Now showing information slate pointing to Inside Crime, Real Wild and Mystery TV.

The Virgin Media On Demand Streaming EPG shortcut (206) has been removed from the Horizon boxes.

The Apps shortcut for VM On Demand Streaming that was available on Horizon and V6 boxes has also been removed.

A search result for Baywatch has a link to On Demand Streaming (which hasn't been removed from Search yet, though how long for?) showing 198 episodes (seasons 1-9) available. The search also shows there are 109 episodes (seasons 1-5) of Baywatch available on ITVX

Legendkiller2k 02-08-2026 15:28
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Itshim (Post 36220598)
If I can avoid them I do, if not hay ho. Honestly I don't take any notice of them .
I watch itvx via my pc connected to my tv my ad blocker blocks the ads so no adverts same with 4od and my5.

RichardCoulter 02-08-2026 16:31
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36220634)
I watch itvx via my pc connected to my tv my ad blocker blocks the ads so no adverts same with 4od and my5.
Good idea.

Paul 02-08-2026 19:24
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36220577)
Two possible solutions:
1) TV companies change things so adverts can no longer be skipped.
2) TV companies don't bother with adverts anymore, and instead get their revenue by charging 5x the amount for their services to viewers
1) Thats how it works on streaming.
2) Thats how it works on streaming (though not 5x).

On Paramount+ when I watch a film it shows the adverts first, then the whole film.
So I just kill the sound for 2 minutes while getting drinks, snacks etc, then watch it.

Carth 02-08-2026 21:35
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36220643)
1) Thats how it works on streaming.
2) Thats how it works on streaming (though not 5x).

On Paramount+ when I watch a film it shows the adverts first, then the whole film.
So I just kill the sound for 2 minutes while getting drinks, snacks etc, then watch it.
Yes that was my point, both options give you the same end result . . streaming with no recording (from what I can see)

gunner45 02-08-2026 22:15
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36220577)
Oh come on, lets be fair about this.
Businesses pay large sums of money to TV companies to display their adverts, but the TV companies then allow viewers to 'skip' the adverts . . so maybe, just maybe, businesses are getting fed up with being, in a way, 'ripped off'

Two possible solutions:
1) TV companies change things so adverts can no longer be skipped.
2) TV companies don't bother with adverts anymore, and instead get their revenue by charging 5x the amount for their services to viewers

:D
You either find that ads cannot be skipped or you have to pay to watch ad-free. It's now standard SVOD policy by the likes of Netflix, Disney+, etc, to have their cheapest tier called something like 'Basic with Ads' if you choose not to pay. And YouTube has a bit of a nerve calling its ad tier 'Premium Lite'.

Legendkiller2k 02-08-2026 22:46
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gunner45 (Post 36220655)
You either find that ads cannot be skipped or you have to pay to watch ad-free. It's now standard SVOD policy by the likes of Netflix, Disney+, etc, to have their cheapest tier called something like 'Basic with Ads' if you choose not to pay. And YouTube has a bit of a nerve calling its ad tier 'Premium Lite'.
Yes even SKY stream has a chargeable ad skipping option £6p/m.

Media Boy UK 07-08-2026 08:40
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Channel rebrand from August 13th:

Utsav Plus HD becomes Star Plus HD
Utsav Gold HD > Star Gold HD
Utsav Bharat > Star Bharat

RichardCoulter 07-08-2026 15:15
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36220787)
Channel rebrand from August 13th:

Utsav Plus HD becomes Star Plus HD
Utsav Gold HD > Star Gold HD
Utsav Bharat > Star Bharat
Is this permanent or are the Asian channels starting to indulge in the Sky Movies nonsense?

TimeLord2018 07-08-2026 15:29
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
It's Permanent
https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/What-s-...6/td-p/5332055

Back to their original names prior to January 2021, since Disney stopped using the Star brand on Disney+ last October
https://www.bizasialive.com/with-dis...to-star-in-uk/

vincerooney 08-08-2026 00:51
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
any changing homes for different football leagues this coming season or is it the status quo from last year?

Paul 08-08-2026 07:40
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
If you mean the UK, I think its all the same.

Legendkiller2k 08-08-2026 16:07
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36220811)
any changing homes for different football leagues this coming season or is it the status quo from last year?
All the same.

RichardCoulter 08-08-2026 21:24
Re: Virgin TV (2026)
 
Apparently, in just under three weeks Great! are to rebrand one of their channels to a Christmas channel and, at some point, Sky History 2 is to be replaced.


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