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Never say never. SKY seems to have hit their ceiling at the moment in terms of attracting customer numbers. Whilst they can continue to up sell their customer base products such as HD or the 2TB box, nothing would bring in more revenue than agreeing carriage deals with Virgin and BT.

I can’t see SKY giving up SKY Sports 3 & 4 in HD unless they are forced too. SKY Atlantic however could be up for grabs. Someone did post a link to an article last month which showed SKY may turn to wholesaling the channel soon.

I suppose the good thing is that people are starting to see a bit of value before the next price increase is implemented. It looks like Virgin are listening to their customers, and reacting accordingly. It’s exciting times for you guys.

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Article below

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...gin-media.html

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Awesome news. Please can we now have Eurosport HD :)

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That's on 522 isn't it?

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thanks for that i all ways come on here 1st to see what news there this then i go on there but it gr8 ;)

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Doh Eurosport 2 HD :p

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January List update - NOW with the latest news on 'Busy January'.

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 = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin TV ===
Nov. 1st. All Virgin Media customers can watch Music on Demand absolutely free on Virgin on Demand until 6am on February 1st 2013.

=== January ===
29th. The BBC to launch BBC One Wales HD on Virgin Channel 108 (Wales only).
-Virgin Media will give some channels new EPG Channel numbers sometime in Late January.
-'Seven' will be rebranded as Lincolnshire Living on Virgin Channel 879 (Grimsby & Scunthorpe only).

=== Busy January News (Rumours) ===
New Channels coming very soon:
-No new channels are set to launch on Virgin Media at time of update.

Channels set to move to new packages:
-No more channels are set to move packages on Virgin Media at time of update.

Also:
-Virgin Media will give some channels new EPG Channel numbers in late January.

=== February ===
1st. Virgin Media to put up some prices.
1st. Sky Movies 007 will be rebranded as Sky Movies Showcase on Virgin Channel 403.
1st. Sky Movies 007 HD will be rebranded as Sky Movies Showcase HD on Virgin Channel 433.

=== March ===
No News...

=== April ===
The BBC will rebrand BBC HD as BBC Two HD sometime this month on Virgin Channel 187.

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

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

=== July ===
No News...

=== Summer ===
-BT hope to launch an new Football Channel on Virgin Media.

=== August ===
No News...

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

=== October ===
No News...

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

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

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

=== Unknown dates ===
-I have been told that Virgin Media are in talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD', 'Sky News HD' and 'Sky Sports News HD'.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas in Virgin Channels 600 mark (Starting in July 2013).
-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.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.
-Smooth fm (Smooth Radio) may get close or rebranded on Virgin Channel 916.
-Fashion One 'In talks with Virgin Media'.
-British Eurosport 2 HD hope to launch on Virgin TV.
-ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD, ITV4 HD and Sony Movies may all launch soon on Virgin Media.

=== 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.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated March 9th 2012.

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.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on January 17th 2012.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

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:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky or Sky.

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now 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 (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Bio. +1
-Crime & Investigation Network HD
-Crime & Investigation Network +1
-HISTORY HD
-HISTORY +1
-Lifetime (May launch in 2013.)

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

=== Own by BET International Inc (Viacom) ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick TV +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky News HD
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by British Telecommunications Plc ===
-BT Sports 1 (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 1 HD (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 2 (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 2 HD (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-Sailing 1
-Sailing 2

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
-CBS Reality +1
-Horror +1

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-More 4 HD (Channel to launch in early 2013).

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show TV Dance (Was Dance Nation TV).
-Flava
-Kix!
-POP
-Pop Girl
-Pop Girl +1
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
-Animal Planet HD
-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
-Quest +1

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

=== Own by Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-More Than Movies
-More Than Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men
-Movies 4 Men +1

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

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
-FOX +1

=== Own by Global Radio ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
-MTV CLASSIC
-MTV HD
-MTV LIVE
-MTV MUSIC
-MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-Sahara One
-Sony SAB

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
-Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Nickelodeon HD
-Nick Jr. +1

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Premier Media ===
-Premier Sports
-Premier Sports Xtra

=== Own by Radio TelefÃ*s Éireann ===
-RTÉ 2fm
-RTÉ lyric fm
-RTÉ Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
-RTÉ Radio 1 Extra
-RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd [Was GMG Radio] (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales
-Smooth 70s

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
-Food Network
-Food Network +1
-Travel Channel
-Travel Channel +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
-STAR Jalsha
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by Sunrise Radio Group ===
-Kismat Radio
-Punjabi Radio

=== Own by TF1 Group ===
-British Eurosport 2 HD

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
-Absolute 90s

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
-E! HD
-The Style Network
-Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE Café
-Zing

==== See you later ===
List last updated on January 17th 2013.

Next update: on or before January 31st - 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.

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

©copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Any news on whether they are going to change channel numbers? Channels are all over the place now.

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Sorry MB am I missing something?? What was the point in posting that?? :confused:

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Todays update was due to:

Monday - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35523004-post793.html

Tuesday - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35523373-post797.html

And Today - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35524221-post808.html

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Not that good, though, Chad. It's only a taster of up to 3 episodes of a series. Not much good to me!

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Oh I see. I thought they planned to run more episodes.

Sky have announced a major new commitment to original British drama.

http://corporate.sky.com/media/press..._british_drama

Plenty of new programming coming to SKY 1, SKY Arts and SKY Living to look forward too.

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Not judging by that schedule. It's probably their last ditch attempt to get people to sign up to Sky Atlantic via the satellite system before the channel goes wholesale.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

That seems to be a good guess. Lets hope you are right. :)

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Channels renumbering update.

I have seen the list of channels that will move to new EPG Numbers later this month.

I will reveal the names on this thread when we come to that date I can.

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Well done Virgin with these new channels. They are filling in the blanks. I for one would rather wait and not pay sky high prices, no pun intended. Some people may have money to throw at HD channels but we don't and appreciate them being available on the XL package. Keep up the good work Media Boy.:)

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I agree.

SKY Atlantic has been up and running now for 2 years. I can't see them getting much more mileage out of it in terms of an exclusive unique selling point. If people haven't left their current provider for the channel by now, they never will.

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Are they doing a HD swap:)

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No more info can be posted right now - wait until I can confirm.

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Quite right. Lets have facts not rumors ;)

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Just thinking after what was posted on Twitter last week when someone asked about the HD channels been put next to their SD channels, and one of the staff said that they were moving some channels and they should be happy with what is happening:confused:

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On that my good man we definitely agree.:tu::)

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I have a suggestion for Sky; put all their original British drama on Atlantic and put the US stuff on Sky One/Living. That way, I wouldn't care two monkeys if VM never got Atlantic. ;):)

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ohh, Stella is a hit in my house:erm:

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I Like Stella Too and Also Trollied, Moone Boy, Mount Plesant, Bedlam and Mad Dogs aswell.

Kevin bacons New Drama The Following Should be on Sky 1 Instead of Sky Atlantic.

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Do you mean the TV show or the beer:confused:

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Are you still standing as you must be on your 10th pint by now.;)

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m.b. any chance of ivestigation discovery.we seem to have the other discovery channels.whats wrong with i.d.

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Just looking at Premier Sports website as they have the NHL rights for the current season and came across this which i'm pretty sure has been added recently, anybody know anything regarding how likely it is we could see PS on VM anytime soon and possibly on XL?

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I have seen no news.

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Have you heard anymore mb on Disney cinematic HD and universal HD and of course itv 2,3+4 HD ???

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That might be from last year. Premier Sports had been in prolonged discussions with Virgin but talks broke down. Apparently Premier Sports wanted to be in the XL package whilst Virgin wanted them as a stand alone subscription channel.

The following conversation took place on Facebook 2 days ago between a Virgin customer and Premier Sports.

Virgin customer:-

"Re: Virgin - I "pestered" them, and they said you guys were not willing to be a normal pay channel like most others, but wanted to be included in the XL package. If that's the case, you guys need to start living in the real world and just agree with their terms. You're missing my £10 pm as well as many others by being dicks"

Premier Sports:-

"Happy to be any channel package on Virgin but ask them about the costs to us for providing them with a service."

If you are on Facebook, the following might interest you:

http://www.facebook.com/virginmedia/...72394479440581

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Here is the latest I have - nothing.

But:

Disney Movie Channel HD (I forgot it real name) was listed on Virgin Media.com yesterday.

Virgin Media has sign an new deal with NBC Universal so Universal HD and Style Network may launch in Virgin in the next few months - but no channels launches are plans as far as I know of tonight.

No news update since August 2012 on the missing ITV HD Channels launching.

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What family of channels does E! come under? E! HD has become my wifes favourite channel. E! HD would certainly add something to female Virgin customers. Well only those who are wrapped up in American reality pish like my wife!

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Thanks for the info mb

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Cheers MB, much appreciated here. Thanks also given to your insider too:)

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think it something like disney cinamatic

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Oooooo CN in HD. At last a childrens channel in HD and with 5.1. More please. :)

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That is a every interesting quote from Premier Sports, of course we only have there word on that . It would be interesting to here VM's take on that quote.

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Very true.

With recent rumours that BT Vision may buy Boxnation, I wonder if they are eyeing up Premier Sports too? Unless Premier Sports launches on other platforms, I can't see the channel growing it's subscription base too much further.

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Thanks the the link Chad. It's possible it's an old quote but I did read that same page a couple of days ago and there was no sign of that quote and infact they've added another line to it since I looked a few hours ago just noting VM's customers frustrations about missing out on some NHL games this year.

Also found this on Facebook from 6 hours ago when someone asked them about a possible VM deal "I believe we are moving in the right direction but still need everyone who wants us to contact them and request the channel." This at least makes it sound like there are some talks going on but i'm certainly not going to hold my breath when it comes to seeing PS on VM anytime soon.

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Any chance of Discovery Science HD launching? Also is there any news on ITV finally getting Dolby Digital?

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I forgot about E! HD being part of the NBC Universal family of channels.

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Well I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Personally I'd only ever watch the boxing on Premier Sports however for fans of NASCAR, NHL and Conference football the channel is a must. If Virgin and Premier could agree to get the channel into the XL package, that would be a great bonus for sports fans.

Keep us posted if you find out if any further progress is made. I'm always interested in sports rights, and sports channels, regardless of the TV platform or provider.

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"snap".........:sleep:

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When did boomerang get added to medium+?

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Yesterday

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Not being negative here but the mail price rise always is xl tv can some one tell me the amount of channels been dropped to lower packages to amount of channels add to xl pack is xl worth it's high price

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For all we know maybe Virgin will launch new channels on the XL Package next month.

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All chargeable TV packages had a price alteration in the February changes.

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The same price? Or was xl more

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Hope that is is some channels that have a wide appeal - Disney Cinemagic from stand alone to XL, If I read the suggestion correctly would be most welcome in my house :)

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That unlikey to happen as Disney Cinemagic was set up as an Add on Channel with Disney moves the rest to the XL Pack back in 2006 - It was the 1st deal Virgin Media (Then called NTL Telewest) sign.

But Disney Channel HD, Disney Junior + and Disney XD HD may launch in the XL pack.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...-on-cable.html

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I think Virgin are moving channels to new packages (And soon to move channels to new channel numbers) to make way for the following channels to appear:

Disney Cinemagic HD (Was listed on Virgin Media.com today)

Sorry I misinterpreted your post 483 :dozey:

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20130118.
Sky Sports announces 12 new live Premier League fixtures, including North London derby
http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...h-London-derby

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I was only on about it being listed on Virgin Media.com on Wednesday - that all.

But if it do launch we may also get Disney Cinemagic +1 - but the Disney Cinemagic channels will only for Virgin Media viewers who pays £5 per month for Disney Cinemagic or FREE with all of Sky Movies.

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Not a problem. thought it was to good to be true . Personally I would prefer it to ESPN as a free bee but that`s life :cool:

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TCM2 appeared to be stretching old 4:3 content to fit 16:9 yesterday. Given it's only for a few hours a day, it's an odd little channel.

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Indeed, quite annoying that it doesn't automatically switch aspect ratio.

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Isn't it only HD channels that seem to show 4:3 content in it's original aspect ratio?

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Radio News:

-Absolute Radio and Planet Rock is set to be sold to Bauer Radio.

Radio insiders says Absolute Radio may get rebrand as Planet Rock.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/audi...dio?popup=true

Where is Absolute Radio and Planet Rock on Virgin TV?

-Absolute Radio is on Virgin Channel 915.
-Planet Rock is on Virgin Channel 924.
-Absolute 80s is on Virgin Channel 951.
-Absolute Classic Rock is on Virgin Channel 952.

Where is Bauer Radio Channels on Virgin TV?

-Magic Radio is on Virgin Channel 928.
-Kiss FM is on Virgin Channel 963.

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No most SD channels do too, but TVs and STBs can stretch 4:3 on SD Channels if they've been set to do so.

However on HD Channels they won't stretch as the channel is always 16:9 so has black bars insterted to keep the 4:3 aspect ratio correct.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Love to know the aspect ratio on the odd advert that gives you a black frame:confused:

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If it happens, I hope they don't muck about with Absolute Radio. I love this station, no pop/x-factor acts. Great presenters (Ian Wright for a start) and live football on a Saturday with a great commentator too. I will be devestated if they change it too much:(

Thanks for the info though MB:-)

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Thanks - I may well have my TV set to stretch, which I hate!

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I think the new owners will keep the Football rights until their deal runs out.

But we may see the following:

-Absolute Radio becoming Planet Rock (AM 1215) on Virgin Channel 915.
-Planet Rock becoming Kerrang Radio on Virgin Channel 924.
-Absolute 80s becoming Heat Radio on Virgin Channel 951.
-Absolute Classic Rock becoming Smash Hits Radio on Virgin Channel 952.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

It seems a few channels have dropped to medium plus. Just wondered what sd/hd are being added to XL?

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is there a chance that could happen mb,Whilst it is nice to see these new additions this week.Its still a long way off justifying the hefty price increase in feb and with channels moving to lower tiers its more so,really was hoping for itv hd channels,universal hd and maybe disney cinematic hd myself and of course the sky ones.
Is it possible to find out from your insiders when we are going to get some more streaming channels for ipad and tivo to tivo mb,Would appreciate any info.The current line up is a total disgrace,Was hoping whilst bringing new channels they would have sorted some more for us aswell

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I agree. I love Absolute 80's. Really enjoy the Frank Skinner show on a Saturday morning. It's part of my weekend entertainment each and every week.

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I think that's something all us XL subscribers would like to know. I can't believe that so many channels are being moved down to the cheaper tiers without something new arriving for the top tier.

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No new channels are set to launch by the end of January.

My insider has still to confirm if anything will happen next month.

Nothing is plan to happen next week.

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Cheers mb ;)

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I'm in two minds. Part of me thinks that the current xl package is being devalued by channel movements and may be further undermined by whatever happens with ESPN and Bt sports, meaning that things must be coming soon to put this right. The other part of me thinks that Bt vision is basically freeview, plus a few channels and an on demand library, and that Virgin hope to compete against that by beefing up their m+ offering but they might not have considered the implications for customers already on the higher tiers. We'll see, certainly be interesting.

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Sky Atlantic/HD and Netflix subscription package would do it for me!

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And for me as well.

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Many still do and there's a very noticeable difference between those correctly switching to 4:3 and those with stretch-vision. TCM2 appears to be using 4:3 in a 4:3 frame but with the widescreen flag set on. This gives the impression that the High Chaparral ranch is occupied by several overweight leprechauns with American accents. :shocked:

---------- Post added at 21:45 ---------- Previous post was at 21:23 ----------

Probably jumping the gun a little there MB but I wouldn't be too surprised at Bauer merging Absolute Radio and Planet Rock under the Planet Rock name if their bid is successful. It would also make sense to then use the Planet Rock network to broadcast Kerrang nationally. As for the other Absolute brands, Classic Rock and 60's, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s brands, they don't really match up with existing Bauer brands (and many aren't actually carried on VM). It's difficult to predict what Bauer would do with these.

VM doesn't have a good track record for carrying the Bauer Radio brands. Many originally carried by NTL were dropped after the merger with Telewest.

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I must admit, I was not much of a fan of him and Baddiel, but I think his Saturday show is excellent (Alas I can only listen to it live every other weekend due to work). I have found, over the the years that, Alan Cochrane is incredibly under-rated as a comidian and brings lots to show too, as does Emily Dean. Having said that, the speed and witiness of Frank Skinner's replies to their random thoughts really shows he is on another comedic level to his co-hosts. Surely any new owners would keep him on:erm:

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cant see sky letting VM have that

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Maybe, if Netflix is coming (still a question mark over that), it has been delayed because of the improoved version of the app. I know this was May last year, but it presumably has to be tweaked for the VM Tivo, and may even be added with the HD screens update?

http://www.techofthehub.com/2012/05/...on-review.html

TBH, I don't think it's worth hanging around for Tivo if you really want Netflix, as there are several streamers in the £60-80 price range that will do Netflix at 1080p resolution and DD 5.1 audio. Those streamers also have the advantage of being able to be used with services such as Unblockus, which I suspect will be impossible with Netflix on Tivo.

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Amazing! We both share the exact same views on Frank and his co-hosts. It would be a crime to break-up the team.

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SSSAAAYYY WWWHHHAAATTT!?! complete agreement between posters, get the mods to frame this:D:p: Roll on 8 A.M.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I pay less for sky than I did for virgin so what you say is not true about "sky high prices"

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

anyone know about then red butten on all sky moves channels for move on demand you cart see the red butten on the moves channels but if you pess red butten you will get all the on demand app moves . it just on the tivo boxs

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Well its far faster than going through the TiVo menus.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Result!

Would your current Sky price be part of an introductory half-price deal?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Bonus!!! Do you have all the channels you had previously though? I can not find a cheaper equivilant package on Sky compared to what I have, or was it a special half price for 3/6 months deal when you joined?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Prices and packages from Virgin and SKY can vary depending on what you want, and what you need. In terms of their top end offerings, there isn't much difference at all.

The VIP collection from Virgin is currently £113.99 per month (including phone line)

The SKY equivalent is £113.00 per month:

SKY World - £65.75
Multiroom - £10.25
ESPN - £10.00
SKY broadband unlimited - £7.50
SKY line rental - £14.50
SKY talk anytime - £5.00

99p is all that seperates both in terms of monthly cost. It then comes down to personal preference. Virgin have the fastest broadband and best PVR. SKY have the best channel line-up and best TV on the go service.

I have just joined SKY on a 12 month half price deal. Will I still be with SKY in 12 months time, it all depends on what BT and Virgin are doing by then.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

£83 for 6 months then £103 that's for sports, movies 24/7 free calls and 15mb broadband. Cracking deal imho and not one I had to fight for it was just given. This is always the biggest thread on this forum so the channels people don't get on VM is clearly an issue(even though most will profess its not) for most people. With that in mind give Sky a chance for in most cases I'm guessing, not to dissimilar cost you get a whole lot more.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I thought there was an hd charge on sky, or have you lumped that in with the sky world price?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Its part of Sky World

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

No Chad has included it in the Sky World price , it's still possible to have Sky World at £55.50 without the further £10.25 HD charge.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Thats what i meant. Its my typing today :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Never mind a little bit more homework with thy master later will do you the world of good.;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Honest its what i meant but i missed a word or few out :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Yes it's true, channels are an issue, but less so now. The main problem is Sky Atlantic and the additional HD channels we have been hankering after.

But really, most of the channels we don't get are not worth having. I am not impressed simply by the number of channels Sky has.

I have seen both systems in action and as my daughter has Sky (reluctantly, because she lives in a non-cabled area), I am up to date with what they currently offer.

VM is still for me, but things may change over time. BT is interesting, but they have a long way to go before they tempt me.

Sky might come up with the goods as far as I am concerned in the future, but they are not there yet. And if the next TIVO lets you store unlimited recordings in the cloud, it will take a lot to tempt me to any other system! My 1TB TIVO box is certainly fantastic, but it varies between being 83%-91% full. It's a constant battle to keep it down now and I cannot record as much HD as I would like.

The more you get, the more you want, I guess.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I found that Sky would have been very slightly cheaper than Virgin for me, but TiVo is a big selling point, but even more importantly Virgin's internet is so much better than Sky's for my area.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

My Sky box might not be as good as the TiVo but my Sky box gets all the channels most people on here would like. Personally I didn't see what the big deal was with the TiVo when I had one, but each to their own.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

Thanks Chad, that's very interesting. I have never checked that tariff (it's far too expensive for me.) You ar eright about the prefrences and (even if I was allowed Sky)VM is still right for me still. It's always nice to have some balance though:). Am looking forward to see what is on offer from all providers in 6 months or so!!

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Thanks also Safctm21, the above comments made to Chad apply to you as well!!!! Just too lazy to type them out again!!!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

It was not Virgin Media who drop them.

It was Bauer Radio who drop them from Digital TV (Sky and NTL) due to costs.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.
 

I always find the never ending demand for Sky Atlantic a bit of a joke has anyone ever looked at the show line up on that channel today listings

http://theguardiandev.tvgenius.net/t...ky-atlantic-hd

it is a re hash of Sky 1 and Sky Living ? and TBH with the new and exclusive shows they have do you see Sky parting with it any time soon ?
Anyone seen Blue Bloods , Boardwalk empire on any other channels ?