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OLD BOY 08-08-2015 16:59
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Originally Posted by zantarous (Post 35792490)
If a single a boardcaster has all the rights there would be no incentive to make those games/channels available to rivals, costs would probably still go up and they would use their monopoly to dictate and run roughshot on smaller players in the market. In the long run multiple broadcasters in sport is very much a good thing. It makes companies innovate in making their product the best it can be, there is incentive to make sure their channels are on rival platforms.

The cost of football is what is driving up the game people seem prepared to pay ludicrous amounts to watch it, there has to come a time where the broadcasters think hang on a minute we can bid crazy sums for this but will people pay that price? I really can't understand the vast sums that get forked out for football.
I think we need to start thinking outside the box. Most of us on these forums want to see change but are not really looking at the full picture. Too many are shrugging their shoulders and saying 'that's the way it is' and are not prepared to think through how things could be made to change.

Your first point, Zantarous, is a case in point. If a single broadcaster had all the rights, the incentive to make the programmes available to competitors is to provide them with rights to broadcast at a price that allows a reasonable profit. However, I think regulation is required to prevent the likes of Sky from overcharging.

As I have said before, you can still have elements of exclusivity. For example, Sky might choose to keep Sky Atlantic an exclusive channel but would be prevented from exclusivity of the content (so that other channels could show the programmes from that channel that it chose to buy).

Alternatively, Sky might want to negotiate exclusive rights (for example to HBO programmes) for broadcast on Sky Atlantic, but then it would be required to permit other platforms to offer Sky Atlantic at a reasonable price.

This still allows companies to differentiate their offerings from other providers but in a way that doesn't affect the customer adversely.

The current situation is manifestly unfair to the consumer and needs to change. While I understand that the current Government would prefer a laissez faire approach to business, I do think it needs to intervene in this kind of situation where it is clear that the private sector will not act in the interests of the punters.

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Originally Posted by Stop It (Post 35792399)
But there aren't any monopolies to tackle.

Channel exclusivity is not a monopoly. All of the content on the channel must be either produced by the network who owns it, which is fair play, or bought from the content producers on the open market.

In fact, market differentiation is a sign of a good market, not the other way around. if everyone had all channels and content, there would be no need for competition and a monopoly would likely emerge, as we basically had with Sky in the football TV market until BT came along.

Also, there is no such thing as "required content". Pay TV is a luxury item, outside of the PSB there is no right, nor requirement for customers to have all content from a single source. If you want the content, you have the ability to buy it. The fact that it isn't from one box is frankly irrelevant.
Well, it seems that you are one of those people who are ecstatic about the present situation and don't want change. Of course, you may be perfectly happy to pay through the nose for content, but I, for one, am not.

Given the number of protests on this forum regarding price increases, I think there are many who would agree with me on this.

theone2k10 08-08-2015 17:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35792579)
Just seen an advert on BT TV which says 'Fear the walking dead' 1st episode will be shown on BT Showcase.
Saw that ad on btsport1 at half time on spurs match thought i was seeing things at first lol.

Harryn9000 08-08-2015 17:35
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The walking dead one on BT showcase

telegramsam 08-08-2015 17:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35792588)
Saw that ad on btsport1 at half time on spurs match thought i was seeing things at first lol.
Only the first episode?

harry_hitch 08-08-2015 18:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35792583)
I think we need to start thinking outside the box. Most of us on these forums want to see change but are not really looking at the full picture. Too many are shrugging their shoulders and saying 'that's the way it is' and are not prepared to think through how things could be made to change.

Your first point, Zantarous, is a case in point. If a single broadcaster had all the rights, the incentive to make the programmes available to competitors is to provide them with rights to broadcast at a price that allows a reasonable profit. However, I think regulation is required to prevent the likes of Sky from overcharging.

As I have said before, you can still have elements of exclusivity. For example, Sky might choose to keep Sky Atlantic an exclusive channel but would be prevented from exclusivity of the content (so that other channels could show the programmes from that channel that it chose to buy).

Alternatively, Sky might want to negotiate exclusive rights (for example to HBO programmes) for broadcast on Sky Atlantic, but then it would be required to permit other platforms to offer Sky Atlantic at a reasonable price.

This still allows companies to differentiate their offerings from other providers but in a way that doesn't affect the customer adversely.

The current situation is manifestly unfair to the consumer and needs to change. While I understand that the current Government would prefer a laissez faire approach to business, I do think it needs to intervene in this kind of situation where it is clear that the private sector will not act in the interests of the punters.

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Well, it seems that you are one of those people who are ecstatic about the present situation and don't want change. Of course, you may be perfectly happy to pay through the nose for content, but I, for one, am not.

Given the number of protests on this forum regarding price increases, I think there are many who would agree with me on this.
Why should my taxes be wasted by the government, to interfere in a situation that does not really need changing i.e. Sky Atlantic? If they interfere there, where does it stop? Do they then stop Netflix, Amazon etc having no exclusives? What would they do to survive with out ads and old repeats?

As a punter, I am pretty happy with the set up. I get the choice to have freeview or pay tv from a number of providers. If I want SA, it's available from two of those options. I have the choice of paying for OTT service's Netflix, Amazon etc - all of which are available on my smart TV. I have a subscription to Mubi and am seriously considering a sub for Curzon. The only OTT service, I don't think I can get via my tv is NOW TV (which I don't need as Sky offered a great deal.) If I wanted NOW TV as a VM customer, all I had to do was buy a box and plug that into my third HDMI socket.
If I want BT Sport and AMC, all I need to do is cancel my VM BB and get the free TV service from BT with their BB and phone.

The greatest irony of your comments is the fact that you are desperate for streaming services to evolve over the next few years. If they ever come in the way you hope, there will be numerous TV networks/providers all charging an arm and a leg to watch the latest first run shows live (exclusive on their service) and keep all the best on-demand content as their own exclusives. The average TV shows will still be sold to Netflix etc for the extra revenue.

If HBO GO ever launches over here, can you seriously see HBO letting other streaming services (or channels) have their content? No. they will want as many customers as they can get. Sky will lose their rights too. Ultimately, if you want HBO content - it's first run rights are pretty much exclusive to whoever they sell it to. The government will never change that, HBO (and pretty much anyone else) just won't deal with UK TV providerss if the government interfere and say they can't have exclusive rights for the maximum amount of money they can get.

OLD BOY 08-08-2015 18:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35792596)
Why should my taxes be wasted by the government, to interfere in a situation that does not really need changing i.e. Sky Atlantic? If they interfere there, where does it stop? Do they then stop Netflix, Amazon etc having no exclusives? What would they do to survive with out ads and old repeats?

As a punter, I am pretty happy with the set up. I get the choice to have freeview or pay tv from a number of providers. If I want SA, it's available from two of those options. I have the choice of paying for OTT service's Netflix, Amazon etc - all of which are available on my smart TV. I have a subscription to Mubi and am seriously considering a sub for Curzon. The only OTT service, I don't think I can get via my tv is NOW TV (which I don't need as Sky offered a great deal.) If I wanted NOW TV as a VM customer, all I had to do was buy a box and plug that into my third HDMI socket.
If I want BT Sport and AMC, all I need to do is cancel my VM BB and get the free TV service from BT with their BB and phone.

The greatest irony of your comments is the fact that you are desperate for streaming services to evolve over the next few years. If they ever come in the way you hope, there will be numerous TV networks/providers all charging an arm and a leg to watch the latest first run shows live (exclusive on their service) and keep all the best on-demand content as their own exclusives. The average TV shows will still be sold to Netflix etc for the extra revenue.

If HBO GO ever launches over here, can you seriously see HBO letting other streaming services (or channels) have their content? No. they will want as many customers as they can get. Sky will lose their rights too. Ultimately, if you want HBO content - it's first run rights are pretty much exclusive to whoever they sell it to. The government will never change that, HBO (and pretty much anyone else) just won't deal with UK TV providerss if the government interfere and say they can't have exclusive rights for the maximum amount of money they can get.
In my opinion, our taxes are already being wasted! If the Government were to tackle this problem, it would not cost you a penny more in taxes.

Where I agree with you is that the Government will not intervene. However, the EU might, they have already taken on Microsoft and Google.

As for HBO not dealing with UK TV providers if they were forced to play fairly, do you really think any commercial organisation would make such a decision if there is still money to be made, Harry?

Once again, we are looking at the existing arrangements and legal framework and assuming it will never change.

harry_hitch 08-08-2015 19:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35792598)
In my opinion, our taxes are already being wasted! If the Government were to tackle this problem, it would not cost you a penny more in taxes.

Where I agree with you is that the Government will not intervene. However, the EU might, they have already taken on Microsoft and Google.

As for HBO not dealing with UK TV providers if they were forced to play fairly, do you really think any commercial organisation would make such a decision if there is still money to be made, Harry?

Once again, we are looking at the existing arrangements and legal framework and assuming it will never change.
Are you being serious? The EU interfering because of exclusive content? Wow. Once again, I will ask what will happen to Netflix etc if exclusive content is forced to stop?

LOL, did I say taxes will go up?!? I don't recall saying taxes would go up. No, of course the government would not put taxes up, but it would mean the money raised from current taxes being put to irrelevant use, when it could used better. They have not interfered so far, because they do not need to. It happens everywhere in life, why should TV content be any different?

There you go changing your argument again - If you think Europe will need to intervene, why bring up the government in the first place?

I don't recall saying nothing will change in the future either. Don't put words in my mouth please. I am simply saying you have all the options available to you now. The government or EU do not need to interfere either. What a waste of money it would be. As previously stated by someone else, if all things are equal, the company with the deepest pockets will undercut all it's competitors until they are the only company left, then it becomes more of a massive issue.

HBO can do what they want with their content. Why should they be forced to share the stuff they buy and/or make. Would you like to be forced to share something you have made/bought, if it meant you could not get the money you want for it? What happens if HBO make a loss selling the content to other TV stations, and can not have their own app/channel? Why would they then launch over here?
I imagine they need to sell it on their own terms to survive, they do not have to launch it over here on all providers, especially if they don't want to be forced to play fairly.

I am dropping out of this already, seeings as you have put words in my mouth, ignored relevant questions and changed your argument - all in the space of one reply. Shame really, but I should know better from you by now.

theone2k10 08-08-2015 19:29
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Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35792594)
Only the first episode?
Think so yeah, when i enquired about BT TV they did mention fear the walking dead will be exclusive to AMC Global in the uk.

OLD BOY 09-08-2015 14:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35792610)
Are you being serious? The EU interfering because of exclusive content? Wow. Once again, I will ask what will happen to Netflix etc if exclusive content is forced to stop?

LOL, did I say taxes will go up?!? I don't recall saying taxes would go up. No, of course the government would not put taxes up, but it would mean the money raised from current taxes being put to irrelevant use, when it could used better. They have not interfered so far, because they do not need to. It happens everywhere in life, why should TV content be any different?

There you go changing your argument again - If you think Europe will need to intervene, why bring up the government in the first place?

I don't recall saying nothing will change in the future either. Don't put words in my mouth please. I am simply saying you have all the options available to you now. The government or EU do not need to interfere either. What a waste of money it would be. As previously stated by someone else, if all things are equal, the company with the deepest pockets will undercut all it's competitors until they are the only company left, then it becomes more of a massive issue.

HBO can do what they want with their content. Why should they be forced to share the stuff they buy and/or make. Would you like to be forced to share something you have made/bought, if it meant you could not get the money you want for it? What happens if HBO make a loss selling the content to other TV stations, and can not have their own app/channel? Why would they then launch over here?
I imagine they need to sell it on their own terms to survive, they do not have to launch it over here on all providers, especially if they don't want to be forced to play fairly.

I am dropping out of this already, seeings as you have put words in my mouth, ignored relevant questions and changed your argument - all in the space of one reply. Shame really, but I should know better from you by now.
Well, I'm sorry you feel that way, Harry, but I have legitimate views on this subject, as you have. Your decision to walk away from this argument will be a loss to all those reading these exchanges who stand on either side of the opinions that you and I express.

Just to clear up one or two things from your post, you certainly didn't say that taxes would go up. However, you did refer to the waste of money my proposed actions would bring about and I merely said that such actions would not increase taxation.

I have not changed my argument, Harry. I have consistently said that the Government should act on this. To add that if the Government decides to take no action, the EU should step in does not amount to a change of argument, surely! Come on, this is pedantic in the extreme, I would respectfully suggest.

As a consumer yourself, Harry, I am a little surprised that you appear to support the status quo so strongly (I hope I haven't put words in your mouth here - I am trying to understand your reasons for arguing with me). Not everyone has such deep pockets into which we can delve every time more exclusive material is released which requires a new subscription. Once again, the less well off are being prevented from watching the content they desire through the exorbitant costs involved. This will only get worse with time, and we can expect more outlay, no doubt, in being able to access AMC.

Yes, some of your arguments on the practicality of controlling exclusivity deserve to be looked at very carefully, but I don't share your fatalistic approach to this subject.

Anyway, I shall miss you as my sparring partner on this topic! :hugs:

1andrew1 09-08-2015 22:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35792598)
In my opinion, our taxes are already being wasted! If the Government were to tackle this problem, it would not cost you a penny more in taxes.

Where I agree with you is that the Government will not intervene. However, the EU might, they have already taken on Microsoft and Google.

As for HBO not dealing with UK TV providers if they were forced to play fairly, do you really think any commercial organisation would make such a decision if there is still money to be made, Harry?

Once again, we are looking at the existing arrangements and legal framework and assuming it will never change.
What precisely are you proposing that the Government does? We can all say the existing situation is imperfect but how would the Government remedy it?

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Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35792594)
Only the first episode?
Makes total sense; if you want to see the rest - subscribe.

telegramsam 09-08-2015 22:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35792727)
What precisely are you proposing that the Government does? We can all say the existing situation is imperfect but how would the Government remedy it?

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Makes total sense; if you want to see the rest - subscribe.
Yes agree with you although I very much doubt I`l be subscribing

Media Boy UK 10-08-2015 12:49
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Hi

Premier Sports has today been removed from the XL Package and goes back to an add on channel.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35792422)
Have faith guys have faith you will see something by the end of this month.
We will see September at end of this month.:D

MutleyF 10-08-2015 13:39
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I just subscribed to the Now TV entertainment package for £2 a month for two months ... gives me a chance to see what the fuss is about regarding Sky Atlantic .....

Anypermitedroute 10-08-2015 14:09
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Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35792775)
Hi

Premier Sports has today been removed from the XL Package and goes back to an add on channel.[COLOR="Silver"]

do we have any feeling on whether this will become a permament channel on XL in the future?

telegramsam 10-08-2015 14:34
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Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35792787)
do we have any feeling on whether this will become a permament channel on XL in the future?
I only watch it once,a football match,so for me I wont miss it and aren`t bothered either way as to whether it gets added to the xl pack in the future.

denphone 10-08-2015 14:54
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MB is there any channels testing currently on Virgin?.

1andrew1 10-08-2015 14:59
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Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35792787)
do we have any feeling on whether this will become a permament channel on XL in the future?
I think this a promotion they do each year to encourage subscribers to Premier Sports.

denphone 10-08-2015 15:05
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Yes it has happened two years running.

Anypermitedroute 10-08-2015 15:24
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35792796)
I think this a promotion they do each year to encourage subscribers to Premier Sports.
could well be; although i wouldnt rule them out do a wholesale agreement for XL as they were very open about wanting such arrangement a while ago before they got onto to the platform.

But then again for any real major events they had (copa america and Rugby league world cup) they seem to have given it out for free so cant complain (apart from the PQ)

solitaire 10-08-2015 15:25
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Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35792783)
I just subscribed to the Now TV entertainment package for £2 a month for two months ... gives me a chance to see what the fuss is about regarding Sky Atlantic .....
You will like it. I've got NOW tv on my Roku3 box and it's been great watching all the series like Blue Bloods, Justified etc.

Media Boy UK 10-08-2015 15:37
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35792794)
MB is there any channels testing currently on Virgin?.
Yes - as of August 5th:

TV Channels testing:
-Arabic Hafla (No set launch date) [Something like WorldBox].
-BT Sport Extra 1 (No set launch date).

Red Button Channels testing:
-BT Extra 0 (No set launch date).
-BT Extra 2 (No set launch date).
-BT Extra 3 (No set launch date).
-BT Extra 4 (No set launch date).
-BT Extra 5 (No set launch date).
-BT Extra 6 (No set launch date).

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35792787)
do we have any feeling on whether this will become a permament channel on XL in the future?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35792806)
could well be; although i wouldnt rule them out do a wholesale agreement for XL as they were very open about wanting such arrangement a while ago before they got onto to the platform.

But then again for any real major events they had (copa america and Rugby league world cup) they seem to have given it out for free so cant complain (apart from the PQ)
Reports we have seen over the years say that Premier Sports want to be on the XL Package for good but Virgin Media wants Premier Sports to be an add on Channel.

We feel that Virgin do not want Premier Sports on the XL Package down to the fact that:

-Premier Sport broadcast the same line up as Setanta Sport Ireland.
-They are both own by the same people who run Setanta Sport UK before it was axe in 2009.

Quote:
Premier Sports was formed in 2009 by the Irish businessman Michael O'Rourke, a joint CEO and part owner of Setanta Sports.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_Sports#History

nicknewark 10-08-2015 19:17
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Mutley, Check out The leftovers, and Boardwalk Empire of course, and the first season of True Detective is great. Sky Atlantic does have some great stuff, but not all the time, like all channels there's plenty of filler.

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Anyone know where the X Files will show in Jan!, early i know, but very pleased it's back. Originally on Sky One, may FOX this time?.

love Virgin2013 10-08-2015 19:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MutleyF (Post 35792783)
I just subscribed to the Now TV entertainment package for £2 a month for two months ... gives me a chance to see what the fuss is about regarding Sky Atlantic .....
How did you get it at £2 a month for 2 months?

nicknewark 10-08-2015 19:46
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http://www.nowtv.com/twopounds

theone2k10 10-08-2015 20:43
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Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35792861)
Mutley, Check out The leftovers, and Boardwalk Empire of course, and the first season of True Detective is great. Sky Atlantic does have some great stuff, but not all the time, like all channels there's plenty of filler.

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Anyone know where the X Files will show in Jan!, early i know, but very pleased it's back. Originally on Sky One, may FOX this time?.
The leftovers is must see tv imo.

Stephen 10-08-2015 20:50
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Originally Posted by nicknewark (Post 35792861)
Mutley, Check out The leftovers, and Boardwalk Empire of course, and the first season of True Detective is great. Sky Atlantic does have some great stuff, but not all the time, like all channels there's plenty of filler.

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Anyone know where the X Files will show in Jan!, early i know, but very pleased it's back. Originally on Sky One, may FOX this time?.
I remember it on BBC 2 lol. Thought that was where it started ?

Not sure its got a channel yet. Maybe FOX.

passingbat 10-08-2015 22:15
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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35792879)

Not sure its got a channel yet. Maybe FOX.
It hasn't yet, according to this


http://www.tvwise.co.uk/acquisitions-scorecard/

OLD BOY 11-08-2015 15:12
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Disappointingly, a new series of The Americans is due to start on ITV Encore next week, so the first year of repeats on this channel must be coming to an end.

I was hopeful that at the end of the exclusivity period with Sky, Virgin would gain access to this channel. However, I've not heard anything - is anyone aware of indications that this channel will be coming to cable soon?

Just as well I have my Roku, so I won't miss out, but this will be a frustrating time for those with VM only who have followed series one and two on ITV1.

Media Boy UK 11-08-2015 15:16
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a516: ITV Wales to launch in HD.

a516digital is reporting that ITV is set to launch ITV Cymru Wales HD on Virgin Channel 113 across Wales.

ITV Cymru Wales HD will replace the current version of ITV HD channel in Wales on August 25th.

http://www.a516digital.com/2015/08/i...nch-in-hd.html

denphone 11-08-2015 15:45
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35792996)
Disappointingly, a new series of The Americans is due to start on ITV Encore next week, so the first year of repeats on this channel must be coming to an end.

I was hopeful that at the end of the exclusivity period with Sky, Virgin would gain access to this channel. However, I've not heard anything - is anyone aware of indications that this channel will be coming to cable soon?

Just as well I have my Roku, so I won't miss out, but this will be a frustrating time for those with VM only who have followed series one and two on ITV1.
l was hoping it would be coming soon but alas coming soon for Virgin OB is like how long is a piece of string.

passingbat 11-08-2015 15:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35792996)
Disappointingly, a new series of The Americans is due to start on ITV Encore next week, so the first year of repeats on this channel must be coming to an end.

I was hopeful that at the end of the exclusivity period with Sky, Virgin would gain access to this channel. However, I've not heard anything - is anyone aware of indications that this channel will be coming to cable soon?

Just as well I have my Roku, so I won't miss out, but this will be a frustrating time for those with VM only who have followed series one and two on ITV1.
I could never understood why ITV bought it for ITV1; completely the wrong fit, so not surprising that viewing figures were low. ITV Encore is a better fit, and being a pay TV channel, they don't need as big an audience. I still think it would have been a good fit for BBC2, then everyone could continue to see it.

1andrew1 11-08-2015 22:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35792996)
I was hopeful that at the end of the exclusivity period with Sky, Virgin would gain access to this channel. However, I've not heard anything - is anyone aware of indications that this channel will be coming to cable soon?
Iniitial rumours said it was exclusive to Sky for 18 months. This would give the earliest launch on other platforms as 8 December but I don't think the 18-month period was never officially confirmed. It launched on Sky on 8 June 2014.

denphone 11-08-2015 22:05
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l have a feeling it could be like Sky Atlantic in that we are highly unlikely to get it.

cj136uk 11-08-2015 22:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35792998)
a516: ITV Wales to launch in HD.

a516digital is reporting that ITV is set to launch ITV Cymru Wales HD on Virgin Channel 113 across Wales.

ITV Cymru Wales HD will replace the current version of ITV HD channel in Wales on August 25th.

http://www.a516digital.com/2015/08/i...nch-in-hd.html
Mediaboy do you think this service wil go national on VM

vincerooney 11-08-2015 23:27
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35793102)
Mediaboy do you think this service wil go national on VM
do we have itv wales sd on vm in all areas?? I like how we have the different versions of the bbc on vm.

nodrogd 12-08-2015 11:30
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Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35793102)
Mediaboy do you think this service wil go national on VM
The SD version of ITV Wales is not available nationally on VM, so I doubt the HD one will be either. Only BBC1 Wales & S4C are available nationally.

theone2k10 12-08-2015 12:00
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My DNR has been lifted, VM will be gettng AMC Global at the end of the month in time for the premier of fear the walking dead only sd was mentioned and as usual you all know by now this is just a rumour until it shows up on the EPG.

denphone 12-08-2015 12:08
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We shall see.....

devilincarnate 12-08-2015 12:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35793157)
My DNR has been lifted,
I thought a DNR was Do Not Resuitate lol

theone2k10 12-08-2015 12:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35793160)
I thought a DNR was Do Not Resuitate lol
Haha i use it in the meaning of "do not reveal" hadn't though of it's real meaning "do not ressusitate" lol.:D

muppetman11 12-08-2015 12:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35793159)
We shall see.....
Wait and see is probably a wise choice Den.

1701-e 12-08-2015 13:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35792996)
Disappointingly, a new series of The Americans is due to start on ITV Encore next week, so the first year of repeats on this channel must be coming to an end.

I was hopeful that at the end of the exclusivity period with Sky, Virgin would gain access to this channel. However, I've not heard anything - is anyone aware of indications that this channel will be coming to cable soon?

Just as well I have my Roku, so I won't miss out, but this will be a frustrating time for those with VM only who have followed series one and two on ITV1.
The Americans S3 did appear on Virgin, just in NI though on RTE2. Up to ep 7 so far.

OLD BOY 12-08-2015 16:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35793122)
do we have itv wales sd on vm in all areas?? I like how we have the different versions of the bbc on vm.
Well, different versions of BBC 1 at least.

It puzzles me as to why we don't get the BBC 2 variations as well.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35793157)
My DNR has been lifted, VM will be gettng AMC Global at the end of the month in time for the premier of fear the walking dead only sd was mentioned and as usual you all know by now this is just a rumour until it shows up on the EPG.
I had a feeling that would be the case, thank you for confirming, theone!

Ultimate.Conj 12-08-2015 16:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35793157)
My DNR has been lifted, VM will be gettng AMC Global at the end of the month in time for the premier of fear the walking dead only sd was mentioned and as usual you all know by now this is just a rumour until it shows up on the EPG.
Thanks for the info, theone...

Shame if it is just in SD, but hopefully VM have managed to secure the HD as well, this would be an added surprise....If they do, well played VM :)

Dave42 12-08-2015 17:46
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if AMC does come I guess it be XL pack that gets it

nialli 12-08-2015 19:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35793196)
if AMC does come I guess it be XL pack that gets it
It would make more sense of the £3 price hike for XL customers in September.

Dave42 12-08-2015 20:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35793217)
It would make more sense of the £3 price hike for XL customers in September.
yes and gives none sports fans something too

muppetman11 12-08-2015 21:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35793157)
My DNR has been lifted, VM will be gettng AMC Global at the end of the month in time for the premier of fear the walking dead only sd was mentioned and as usual you all know by now this is just a rumour until it shows up on the EPG.
No idea whether it will or won't arrive however if it did wouldn't that go against BT's advertising of exclusive to BT customers after all BT Sport customers on Sky pay BT directly. On the VM platform the whole customer relationship is with VM no dealings whatsoever with BT.

Time will tell.

theone2k10 12-08-2015 23:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35793237)
No idea whether it will or won't arrive however if it did wouldn't that go against BT's advertising of exclusive to BT customers after all BT Sport customers on Sky pay BT directly. On the VM platform the whole customer relationship is with VM no dealings whatsoever with BT.

Time will tell.
Very good point and very true, only one source has given me the information so far nothing from other sources but i am trying to find out more information.
My feeling is if it does show up on VM it will be in the XL pack possibly as a sweetner for none sport fans for the £3p/m price rise.
I will ofcourse post any further information i get but as it stands i'd say it's 50/50 chance of it being on VM.

jobbie8 13-08-2015 00:05
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I hope VM do get AMC, for Fear The Walking Dead alone. I remember BT Sport ads being exclusive to BT, until it launched on VM, so fingers crossed.

Parlyboy 13-08-2015 08:31
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If you look carefully at the wording of the press release it does read, to me at least, as if the launch is exclusive to BT not the channel, but it's very subjective how you interpret what has been said. It's cleverly ambiguous IMHO.

http://http://tv.bt.com/tv/tv-from-b...11363996151191

Perfect Choice 13-08-2015 09:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35793249)
I hope VM do get AMC, for Fear The Walking Dead alone. I remember BT Sport ads being exclusive to BT, until it launched on VM, so fingers crossed.
I hope so, was about to move down from XL to L TV but if get AMC I will stay as I'm a "Walking Dead addict"!

nialli 13-08-2015 10:28
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I'd say that the relationship between BT and VM, on the TV front at least, is more cordial than their relationship with Sky and they appear to be open to working together.
With BT Sport there was no VM announcement until after the channels launched last year. What you may see is a similar event this time, with AMC Global launching exclusively on the BT platform at the end of August and maybe it appearing on Virgin a few days later as part of XL. Technically that would mean an exclusive launch for BT but carriage on VM within days.
And I'd expect AMC's top shows (Fear The Walking Dead, Rectify etc.) to be repeated extensively in the first week, so we may miss the first showing but not the first show (if you see what I mean).

1andrew1 13-08-2015 11:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35793280)
I'd say that the relationship between BT and VM, on the TV front at least, is more cordial than their relationship with Sky and they appear to be open to working together.
I think with BT protesting about Sky's market dominance, it needs to come across as acting less aggressively and so will be more willing to do a deal with VM.

tassiekev 13-08-2015 13:53
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Just in case anyone hasn't read or received their VM email - new app for Curzon movies on demand is now available

pengedragon 13-08-2015 14:49
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thanks for the info, could be good for me. bit of an arthouse film fan

http://vodzilla.co/blog/vod-news/cur...ia-tivo-boxes/

Media Boy UK 13-08-2015 15:15
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Last night saw six channels being added to "Total channels" Media Boy HQ think Virgin Media has launch six new Red Button channels ahead BT's UEFA rights starting next Tuesday.

theone2k10 13-08-2015 15:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35793341)
Last night saw six channels being added to "Total channels" Media Boy HQ think Virgin Media has launch six new Red Button channels ahead BT's UEFA rights starting next Tuesday.
On youview there are a total of 7 bt sport xtra channels also 7 bt sport xtra hd channels too.

1andrew1 13-08-2015 15:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tassiekev (Post 35793329)
Just in case anyone hasn't read or received their VM email - new app for Curzon movies on demand is now available
Sensible addition.

OLD BOY 13-08-2015 16:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tassiekev (Post 35793329)
Just in case anyone hasn't read or received their VM email - new app for Curzon movies on demand is now available
That's more like it! More of these apps, please, Virgin!

The films are pay per view, of course, but this app extends the choice available to us, and content is what it's all about.

theone2k10 13-08-2015 16:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35792422)
Have faith guys have faith you will see something by the end of this month.
*smug on* maybe those few doubters they know who they are will have a little faith in me now.

---------- Post added at 15:15 ---------- Previous post was at 15:14 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by tassiekev (Post 35793329)
Just in case anyone hasn't read or received their VM email - new app for Curzon movies on demand is now available
I said something was coming by end of this month :)

OLD BOY 13-08-2015 16:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35793342)
On youview there are a total of 7 bt sport xtra channels also 7 bt sport xtra hd channels too.
It would be good if VM could add the You View app as well, particularly if you can also get the Now TV content on it. That would provide a solution to the annoyance many of us feel that we cannot access Sky Atlantic and ITV Encore through our Tivos.

muppetman11 13-08-2015 16:40
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35793357)
It would be good if VM could add the You View app as well, particularly if you can also get the Now TV content on it. That would provide a solution to the annoyance many of us feel that we cannot access Sky Atlantic and ITV Encore through our Tivos.
Youview isn't an app it's the software BT and Talk use on their STB's.

Perfect Choice 13-08-2015 16:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35793196)
if AMC does come I guess it be XL pack that gets it
That is what I expect but a bit of a shame as means if you are keen to have the extra channel, you are still sucked into the XL pack with its premium price funding the sports channels you may not want. Great for sport fans but not if you are not bothered about sports and don't want to pay for them, so not the "ideal" option for me.

Pity L pack cannot have AMC as well but expect the AMC channel if it comes will be linked to BT Sports channels, so that means XL TV only.:(

Ultimate.Conj 13-08-2015 16:43
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I wonder if you have the L package or below and subscribe to BT Sports as an add-on, will that also include AMC like it does for Sky customers?

theone2k10 13-08-2015 17:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35793357)
It would be good if VM could add the You View app as well, particularly if you can also get the Now TV content on it. That would provide a solution to the annoyance many of us feel that we cannot access Sky Atlantic and ITV Encore through our Tivos.
Why on Earth would vm want the youview app for? They are completely different platforms it will never happen.
Also the Youview app only shows the freeview channels and it only allows you to set up recordings and reminders and view the tv guide for freeview.
Nowtv on Youview is only the Sky movies on demand there is no entertainment option or sports.

ozsat 13-08-2015 17:24
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I think thet meant the new App advertised in the BT ads which allows you to jump back to goals in live games etc. - which will be on Youview boxes.

As said - the Youview app is their own version of the VM TV Anywhere app

passingbat 13-08-2015 17:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35793357)
It would be good if VM could add the You View app as well, .
I believe that you bought a new Sony TV recently. A Youview app is supposedly being added to certain 2015 models later this year (I'm guessing it's the models using the Android interface?). What functionality it will have, I don't know, but could be worth investigating.

Mad Max 13-08-2015 19:52
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Curzon movies eh..........:erm:

theone2k10 13-08-2015 19:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35793396)
Curzon movies eh..........:erm:
The app has been on firetv for awhile i personally never used it but i think this is a good addition to VM and independant movie fans will like it.

1andrew1 13-08-2015 21:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35793375)
I believe that you bought a new Sony TV recently. A Youview app is supposedly being added to certain 2015 models later this year (I'm guessing it's the models using the Android interface?). What functionality it will have, I don't know, but could be worth investigating.
There's no app in this case, some Sony TVs now have YouView built in to them. It provides the EPG with the ability to time travel and to access the catch-up services this way. There is a separate generic YouView app which facilitates remote recording and provides a handheld EPG.

jobbie8 13-08-2015 22:35
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I had a quick look at the Curzon Home Cinema app, I saw a trailer for Still Alice, a movie I wanted to see and hadn't realised was available now.

£4 for 48hrs rental in 720p HD, cheaper than Virgin Movies HD version at £4.99 or a penny more than the SD version on Virgin Movies.

passingbat 14-08-2015 00:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35793413)
There's no app in this case, some Sony TVs now have YouView built in to them. It provides the EPG with the ability to time travel and to access the catch-up services this way. There is a separate generic YouView app which facilitates remote recording and provides a handheld EPG.
This is what I was talking about:


Quote:
but the good news is that thankfully Sony will soon have this problem covered pretty comprehensively by its YouView system (once it’s been added via an over-the-air firmware update). This will open up all the joys of YouView, including catchup services for many Freeview channels and an inspired backwards EPG system that lets you scroll back to access on-demand programmes you may have missed.

Obviously we haven’t been able to test Sony’s implementation of YouView yet, but aside from some questions over how it will integrate/sit alongside Android, there doesn’t seem to be any reason to expect that it will be any thing other than a very welcome addition to Sony’s smart TV offering. Especially as it will provide regular TV users with a much simpler way into the joys of on-demand video content than the Android system.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/sony-a...em-2015-review

Media Boy UK 14-08-2015 00:50
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Media Boy Sources has confirmed tonight that local TV Broadcaster CAMBRIDGE TV has started testing today on Virgin Media.

The following channels are also testing as of August 13th:

-Arabic Hafla (No set launch date).
-BT Sport Extra 1 (No set launch date).

pengedragon 14-08-2015 01:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35793423)
I had a quick look at the Curzon Home Cinema app, I saw a trailer for Still Alice, a movie I wanted to see and hadn't realised was available now.

£4 for 48hrs rental in 720p HD, cheaper than Virgin Movies HD version at £4.99 or a penny more than the SD version on Virgin Movies.
Don't think that's too bad really, spent a pleasant few minutes watching some trailers. I could see myself spending some money there, very pleased with that being added to the tivo

Media Boy UK 14-08-2015 02:01
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August List update - August 14th update.

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

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

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From 2016 all UPC Ireland news will appear on this list.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
(Put start date here). (Put channel name here) is having an freeview to all TBC Customers on Virgin Channel TBC right now until (Put end date here.)

=== Soon ===
-That's Solent will soon launch in Southampton and surrounding areas.
-The Africa Channel may re-launch on Virgin Channel 293.
-Virgin Media has confirmed that Lifetime HD will soon launch on Virgin Channel ???.
-BT Sport Extra 1 will soon launch on Virgin Media.

=== August ===
18th. Local TV Broadcaster 'Cambridge TV' will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in Madingley Transmitter areas only.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Greats as Sky Movies Star Wars every weekend in August on Virgin Channel 404.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Greats HD as Sky Movies Star Wars HD every Weekend in August on Virgin Channel 434.

=== September ===
1st. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ashes as Sky Sports 2 today on Virgin Channel 513.
1st. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ashes HD as Sky Sports 2 HD today on Virgin Channel 503.

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

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

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

=== By 2016 ===
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc1 as Sky Movies Aliens on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Sky Movies Aliens as Sky Movies tbc1 on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc1 HD as Sky Movies Aliens HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Aliens HD as Sky Movies tbc1 HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc2 as Sky Movies Gangsters on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Gangsters as Sky Movies tbc2 on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies tbc2 HD as Sky Movies Gangsters HD on Virgin Channel 4??.
-Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Gangsters HD as Sky Movies tbc2 HD on Virgin Channel 4??.

=== January 2016 ===
No News...

=== February 2016 ===
No News...

=== March 2016 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to final approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to final approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add two extra hours per day to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media subject to final approved by the BBC Trust.

=== April 2016 ===
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=== May 2016 ===
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=== June 2016 ===
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=== July 2016 ===
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=== August 2016 ===
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=== September 2016 ===
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=== October 2016 ===
No News...

=== November 2016 ===
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=== December 2016 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2017 on Virgin Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury
-That's Oxford

=== Unknown dates ===
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Channels ONLY in UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on June 2nd 2015.

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Documentaries:
-History HD
-CI HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Music:
-MTV Classic

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

Channels only in UPC Ireland areas.

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1andrew1 14-08-2015 02:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35793433)
Yes, we're talking about the same thing, a firmware up(date) as oppose to an ap(plication). :) Presumably the YouView software will replace Sony's Freeview EPG. YouView is a very good design and with an Android option too, Sony has made a couple of good decisions.

Media Boy UK 14-08-2015 03:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cj136uk (Post 35793102)
Mediaboy do you think this service wil go national on VM
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35793122)
do we have itv wales sd on vm in all areas?? I like how we have the different versions of the bbc on vm.
Quote:
Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 35793153)
The SD version of ITV Wales is not available nationally on VM, so I doubt the HD one will be either. Only BBC1 Wales & S4C are available nationally.
ITV has confirmed that ITV Cymru Wales HD will ONLY be in Wales areas of Virgin Media from August 25th.

Quote:
The current ITV HD service from transmitters in Wales (on Freeview channel 103) will become ITV Cymru Wales HD.

Viewers in Wales watching via Sky, Freesat and Cable will also receive ITV Cymru Wales HD.
http://www.itv.com/viewerservices

We think The Store and ITV4 +1 will use the BT Showcase slot on Freeview over night (12am to 8am) from August 25th as it not broadcasting any thing right now.

passingbat 14-08-2015 13:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35793444)
Yes, we're talking about the same thing.
Except you seemed to suggest it was already available on some Sony TV's. I don't follow this closely, but I didn't think it had been released yet.

denphone 14-08-2015 13:59
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BT plays down talk of a deal with Virgin Media regarding AMC.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/fear-the-wal...-virgin-media/

OLD BOY 14-08-2015 14:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35793479)
BT plays down talk of a deal with Virgin Media regarding AMC.

http://www.seenit.co.uk/fear-the-wal...-virgin-media/
Yes, I don't think BT welcome the publicity given to this aspect of their channel's launch! I think this is a quiet behind the scenes deal that most of the public will miss, giving the impression that the channel is available only through BT.

I wouldn't be surprised if the channel was launched on VM after BT the launch date.

denphone 14-08-2015 14:45
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Well we shall see but don't get your hopes up OB as that has a habit of backfiring.

GrimUpNorth 14-08-2015 14:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35793474)
Except you seemed to suggest it was already available on some Sony TV's. I don't follow this closely, but I didn't think it had been released yet.
Planning to have one of the Sony Android TV's in the next couple of weeks so I'll let you know what it can and can't do.

Cheers

Grim

heero_yuy 14-08-2015 19:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth (Post 35793489)
Planning to have one of the Sony Android TV's in the next couple of weeks so I'll let you know what it can and can't do.

Cheers

Grim
I have an earlier Bravia (2014) with the Linux OS. I'll be interested if they've fixed the media player.

Maybe they'll roll out Android for us as well.

1andrew1 14-08-2015 19:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35793474)
Except you seemed to suggest it was already available on some Sony TV's. I don't follow this closely, but I didn't think it had been released yet.
You're correct, the sets are due to have their software updated in "Summer 2015" so any day soon. :). I saw some sets in Argos with descriptions that suggested to me it had already arrived but this is a bit premature.

theone2k10 14-08-2015 21:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35793531)
I have an earlier Bravia (2014) with the Linux OS. I'll be interested if they've fixed the media player.

Maybe they'll roll out Android for us as well.
I have no idea what os my Samsung has all i know is it is a 2014 model and it works lol.

Aguero9320 14-08-2015 23:25
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I really thought the deal to bring BT Sport Europe to cable may have convinced BT to bring AMC over. It would certainly have been worth the extra £3 per month we are paying.

GrimUpNorth 14-08-2015 23:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35793531)
I have an earlier Bravia (2014) with the Linux OS. I'll be interested if they've fixed the media player.

Maybe they'll roll out Android for us as well.
Might be getting it this weekend now as the joiner has phoned to say he's built the unit for it and is planning to come round in the morning to fit it. Must say I'm quite excited.

Cheers

Grim

heero_yuy 15-08-2015 12:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35793557)
I have no idea what os my Samsung has all i know is it is a 2014 model and it works lol.
To be fair, the media player app works fine after the first ten minutes or so, it's just during that initial use it can crash when populating the thumbnails and not be able to restart. I have been informed by a friend that there is a Linux media player that exhibits the same problem so I suspect Sony have used that.

vincerooney 15-08-2015 13:44
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Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 35793569)
I really thought the deal to bring BT Sport Europe to cable may have convinced BT to bring AMC over. It would certainly have been worth the extra £3 per month we are paying.
would be a game changer to the people who thought it was too much of a price increase

theone2k10 15-08-2015 14:46
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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35793592)
To be fair, the media player app works fine after the first ten minutes or so, it's just during that initial use it can crash when populating the thumbnails and not be able to restart. I have been informed by a friend that there is a Linux media player that exhibits the same problem so I suspect Sony have used that.
Pity we can't download vlc player on our tvs as that is imo the best media player out there and works superbly on linux i have it on my linux mint pc, although tbf to Samsung the media player on my Samsung works superbly i've never had a issue but it could look nicer if that makes any sense?

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Regarding AMC Global on vm do not lose faith just yet guys my source is adamant you will get it this month on VM, my thoughts are though you won't get it this month but you will get it by end of the year.

1andrew1 16-08-2015 15:11
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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35793596)
would be a game changer to the people who thought it was too much of a price increase
£3pm is quite a lot for one general entertainment channel in SD though but I hope it comes. Let's not forget that inflation is zero at the moment.

muppetman11 16-08-2015 15:52
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35793705)
£3pm is quite a lot for one general entertainment channel in SD though but I hope it comes. Let's not forget that inflation is zero at the moment.
I agree and personally don't buy into this game changer , the channel has announced one exclusive show whilst I'm sure it will have others over time I think it will be a long while before we can class it as a must have.

passingbat 16-08-2015 18:01
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35793707)
I agree and personally don't buy into this game changer , the channel has announced one exclusive show whilst I'm sure it will have others over time I think it will be a long while before we can class it as a must have.
Especially as the AMC shows that Amazon, did exclusive deals with a couple of years ago, e.g., Halt and Catch Fire and Turn, will still remain on Amazon.

theone2k10 16-08-2015 18:27
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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35793731)
Especially as the AMC shows that Amazon, did exclusive deals with a couple of years ago, e.g., Halt and Catch Fire and Turn, will still remain on Amazon.
I think it will have Sundance programmes on too in time such as the red road etc, only guessing though as i think Sundance is owned by AMC.

thegrid 16-08-2015 21:42
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Hi everyone. Haven't been here for a long time, just wondering if there is any update regarding the channels broadcasting on UPC Ireland that aren't on VM?

Looking forward to getting AMC! :)

1andrew1 16-08-2015 22:25
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35793734)
I think it will have Sundance programmes on too in time such as the red road etc, only guessing though as i think Sundance is owned by AMC.
I wondered if they would follow up the launch of AMC with the launch of the Sundance Channel in the UK.

passingbat 16-08-2015 22:48
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35793734)
I think it will have Sundance programmes on too in time such as the red road etc, only guessing though as i think Sundance is owned by AMC.

The Red Road is also on Amazon Prime.

theone2k10 16-08-2015 23:34
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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35793779)
The Red Road is also on Amazon Prime.
Didn't know that as not seen season 2 yet thanks for heads up will sub next month to prime so i can watch it.

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35793774)
I wondered if they would follow up the launch of AMC with the launch of the Sundance Channel in the UK.
I think they will combine the two and may also go for other USA stuff that hasn't been picked up here AMC are quite friendly with WGN America who have the show "salem" so you may finally get to see that superb show too, mostly i think though it will be already aired content with a couple of exclusives and quite a few movies.
But there is options for AMC to work with other broadcasters if they would work with AMC that is and get content that hasn't been picked up yet.

GrimUpNorth 17-08-2015 00:54
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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35793592)
To be fair, the media player app works fine after the first ten minutes or so, it's just during that initial use it can crash when populating the thumbnails and not be able to restart. I have been informed by a friend that there is a Linux media player that exhibits the same problem so I suspect Sony have used that.
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Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35793602)
Pity we can't download vlc player on our tvs as that is imo the best media player out there and works superbly on linux i have it on my linux mint pc, although tbf to Samsung the media player on my Samsung works superbly i've never had a issue but it could look nicer if that makes any sense?
OK, so the first video I tried to stream from the main pc wouldn't play on the default player so VLC installed from the app store and everything's good - turn the TV off mid video and when you turn it back on goes back to VLC and resumes.

Brightness issues on Amazon Prime this evening (screen keeps dimming), but so far so good with no dimming issues on any other source.

Also the tv has a satellite tuner but cant seem to filter encrypted channels so 'found' over 1000 channels but most not watchable.

Altogether pretty happy.

Cheers

Grim


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