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

oopsy

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No I didn't - the original poster on that forum (adrian87) did. I wonder what if any hot water he is now in for prematurely releasing this bit of information?;)

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Any chance it's a misprint and it's Sky Atlantic they've got not Sky Anytime?!?:rolleyes:

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Maybe Sky Atlantic programmes are incorporated in Sky Anytime + .....

Sorry, just dreaming!:bigcry:

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That would have been nice, wouldn't it?:(

Virgin, please wake up and realise that content is more important than gadgetry - tell you what, Virgin, you get Sky Atlantic and I'll buy Tivo, can't say fairer than that!!

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

I wish :)

The loss of HBO is a big blow to the quality of TV across all networks (IMO)

I continue to hope VM will be able to add "Atlantic" in the near future :cool:

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

A very valid point , with the launch of TIVO I also feel they have took their eye off other areas of the TV service especially HD content.

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

Well we shall see in the coming months whether they have took their eyes of the ball regarding channel launches.;)

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August List update.

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.

BOLD = New

Colours on my list are as followed:

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

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== July ===
27th. Virgin Media latest results are out today at 7am UK Time.

=== August ===
2nd. Really to move to the M Package on Virgin Channel 267.

=== September ===
5th. Coming soon to Virgin TV Vol. VI launches today on Cable Forum.

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

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

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

=== January 2012 ===
No News...

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

=== March 2012 ===
No News...

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

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

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

=== July 2012 ===
No News...

=== August 2012 ===
No News...

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

=== October 2012 ===
No News...

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

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

=== By 2015 ===
Channel 6 may launch on Virgin Media in some areas (Up to 20 areas).
RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-MTVN HD will be rebranded as MTV Live HD on Virgin Channel 310.
-Sky Sports red button Phase 2 will launch on Virgin Media.
-TCM to be rebranded on Virgin Channel 415.
-The BBC may axe BBC Three or BBC Four from Virgin Channels 106 or 107 (And other networks) has part of BBC Cuts.
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.
-Diva TV will be rebranded as Diva Universal on Virgin Channel 164.
-Ginx TV may launch on Virgin Media.
-Sky Sports red button interactive service will launch on Virgin Media's TiVo boxes.
-Virgin Media will cease all analogue television transmissions.
-Zing may relaunch on Virgin Media.

=== The following channels are rumoured to be launching or in talks with Virgin Media ===
List last updated on June 28th 2011.

-Al Jazeera
-Premier Sports
-Quest +1
-Russia Today
-NDTV
-Pick TV +1
-CBS Action
-CBS Drama
-CBS Reality +1
-Horror Channel +1

=== 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 Information =====
Media Boy - Keep it real and FREE on Cable Forum.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Latest news on Local TV - http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/local-tv
Latest news on Channel 6 - http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do...ting/7235.aspx


=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated July 17th 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by AETN UK ===
Bio HD
Crime & Investigation Network HD
Crime & Investigation Network +1
HISTORY HD
HISTORY +1

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

=== Own by ARY Group ===
ARY News
QTV ARY

=== Own by BSkyB ===
Pick TV +1
Sky 3D
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Sky Movies Classic HD
Sky News HD
Sky Sports HD3
Sky Sports HD4
Sky Sports News HD

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

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

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

=== Own by Discovery Networks Europe ===
Animal Planet +1
Discovery Home & Health +1
Discovery Knowledge +1
Discovery Science +1
DMAX +1
DMAX +2
Investigation Discovery
TLC (To start broadcast in the UK in 2011.)
Quest +1

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
ESPN2 (May launch in 2011)
ESPN America HD
ESPN News (May launch in 2011)

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

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

=== Own by NBC Universal Global Networks ===
Diva TV +1
Universal Channel HD

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

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

^ = On Virgin Media right now.

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

=== Own by STAR TV ===
STAR Gold
STAR One

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

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System Europe ===
Adult Swim Channel (Soon to start broadcasting).
TCM 2

=== Own by UKTV ===
Eden HD
Eden +1
Good Food HD
YeSTERDAY +1

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

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

Next update: Late August - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than THREE channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than THREE channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then THREE channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

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

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

Why is 'Virgin Media will introduce an enhanced TV interface' in 'Unknown Dates'. The enhanced TV interface is TiVo ;)

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

Oops will remove right now.

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

Although if other people post then that's fine lol

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/.../624525#M11698

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

Well the proofs in the pudding and so far l am still waiting for the pudding.:);):)

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

Thanks Ben, will this also include TiVo from launch, what will M+ and L TV pack subscribers get apart from if there Movie or Sports subscribers? Nothing?

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

See my previous comment in that the full details haven't been briefed out yet so I don't know

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

Just a shame the pudding doesn't come with cream (ie Sky Atlantic).;)

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

When Nick says in the coming months, do you think that means 2 or 12 or somewhere in between?

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

No we have clotted cream in Devon.;)

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That's awesome news really.
Moves VM's on demand offering even further ahead of Sky's so I'm really surprised by this.
Anytime I could see, but Anytime+ as well? That's just amazing. I guess they're trying to preempt the competition commission's decision, they can turn around and say "what you on about? We already offer them the on demand rights!" now.

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

But it has to arrive first and we do not have any date for that unless the great one ( MM ) knows something seeing he's close to the dark lord.;)

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But will they offer HD?

Only some PPV movies are HD on Sky Anytime+. If they do allow VM access to HD VOD content, I bet that £7 Sky HD charge will come into play.

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

For Sports and Movies yeah otherwise it would be a workaround for those who don't pay the fee. Don't see them charging for the others though.

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

Just checked my Sky Anytime , I have 13 movies available all HD. What I can't understand about Sky giving Anytime+ is the service on Sky isn't available to non Sky BB subscribers so there will be a lot of peeved Sky TV customers me being one of them.

http://www.sky.com/shop/tv/anytime/
http://www.sky.com/shop/tv/anytime-plus/

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

Are they PPV movies? (I'm working on a big update for my PVR Document, just trying to get the details correct).

I can kinda understand why Sky are doing that, they can control Quality of Service on their own network (ditto BT Vision requiring BT Broadband). Still, they'll have to open it up to other ISPs at some point (or maybe use BT's fibre network, if BT let them)

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

We have a "next few months" that's good enough for me. As long as it's here for Christmas I'll be happy because I never expected this to happen.

Exactly, for many people the best way to get Anytime+ will be to switch to VM? It's strange, but yet exciting!

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They're movies from the movie channels, within the 15month exclusivity window that Sky get on them after the 45day PPV window.

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

Cheers for that. :)

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This is very welcome, but about time! Now all we need is Sky Atlantic, or at least access via on demand to these programmes.

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

I agree :) miss HBO

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Discovery strikes deals for its first 3D TV shows outside US

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011...redirect=false

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

Broadcast: Virgin strikes deal for Sky 1 and Living on-demand content.

Here is part of the story from pay web site Broadcast:

http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/news/b...030314.article

Story thanks to Broadcast now.

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

ITV Player to start charging from January for some content.

From here http://www.whathifi.com/news/itv-to-...r-next-january

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

Is this anything to do with the rumoured Sky Anytime VOD deal.

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

I would say that's exactly what it is lol

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

Thanks Ben.:)

---------- Post added at 12:05 ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 ----------

ITV seem to have some deluded idea that going behind a paywall for some of their content will be a success.:rolleyes:

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

That is just for ITV Player on ITV.com.

Still to see anything about what will happen to ITV Player on both Virgin Media and Freesat.

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

Not exactly a rumour. It was announced over a year ago.

http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...ution-1a1.aspx

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

And it's got a full spread in this months Electric.

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

:td:Just what virgin customers(and former customers) have been calling for; yet more on-demand! New channels? Nah,virgin customers don`t want that! Sounds like another case of virgin telling customers what they want rather than giving them what they want.

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

I thought everyone has been asking for more content. New VoD is more content isn't it?

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

Yes it is very welcome but Virgins customers want more channels as well and we have been waiting long enough.:)

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

I personally would prefer more VOD. I wouldn't say no to more channels though!

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

I don't think people are aware of just how much is on Anytime+.

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

In case you haven't been keeping up with this forum, this is exactly what a lot of people have been calling for,

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

l am totally aware of how much is on Sky Anytime.;)

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

why the wink Den,According to sources on here Virgin have got nothing of note to add to their line up in the next few months,why dilude yourself?

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

l never delude myself but l certainly do not adopt the pessimism that has been prevalent among some forum members lately with regards to new channels and my advice is to wait and see what the rest of this year offer and you never know you might be surprised.

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

I don't think reliable sources here have said one way or the other.

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Mine is not pessimism Den,I would love to tell Sky and Murdoch and all they stand for to go and jump but the truth of the matter is there is some content that Sky offer (and do annoyingly well) that for me Virgin have not yet matched,I will use Sky Atlantic HD and the full use and response of the red button service as an example as I am an avid sports nut.Virgin provides the very best broadband service of any I have ever tried (and I have used plenty over the years),their phone service also does it for me,my only lasting doubt are the issues I have stated above,so all in all I would love VM to come out in the next few months and say they are offering these services and who knows I may then be rivaling you as Richard Bransons number 1 fan.:D:D::D

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Firstly we will be getting the Sky Sports red button very soon but how much depth and functionality that will be on it is another matter until we get it which will be very soon and on your second point well yes l would like Sky Atlantic but at a price that does not border on greed and stupidity and well if l am Richard Bransons greatest fan then l wonder who is Murdoch's greatest fan ( MM ):D:D:D

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

I just wonder what Branson has to do with VM? The same can be said about Murdoch as both of them do not have the controlling shares in the companies?

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

Yes you are right with that but the public seem to think these are the men in charge of these companies and the ones that hold the purse strings.

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

Very true as you are able to say that "Branson is the face of Virgin" ( no pun intended )

And Murdoch ( who cares )

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

Yes that despotic dictator.

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

Den , Mr Murdoch is a horrible man in my opinion and I hope through the government he gets what's coming to his empire. Kop 32 has just summed up excellently , I would sooner use VM for all three of my services and this Sky OD deal is a brilliant addition for VM , the minute VM can offer me a full red button service , Sky Atlantic , ESPNA HD and Sports 3 and 4 HD i'll take a TIVO and comeback.

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

Oh I`m sorry and here`s me thinking everyone was calling for Sky Atlantic, C.B.S Drama, C.B.S Action and loads more HD channels. Clearly I`ve been dreaming again!

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

One doesn't exclude the other though. :confused:

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

I have not been calling for these:confused: I am only able to watch one channel at a time and there are enough to chose from at the moment?

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

Has everyone forgot this - dated July 20th 2011.

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

No l have not forgot MB but perhaps some others have:D:D

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

The question is how many people care enough to remember a rumor - I have problems remembering facts !:)

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

Perhaps writing it down might be a good idea as l always carry a memo pad with me.:D:):D

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

and why they not on VM because sky witholding them except espna hd as they dont own that so you cant blame vm for sky witholding channels

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

Were am I blaming VM ? :confused:

I take Sky as these are the channels I watch the most , I'm not interested in corporate arguments between companies nor am I loyal to one company I'm interested in price and channel range on offer. Once VM add them or Sky are made to give access to them , I then have an option.

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

ditto!!

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

no you werent blaming vm mate sorry didnt mean to imply you were was just saying reason vm not got them is because sky witholding them i should been clearer

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

MM is spot on again,

He is with the prover that give him the channels he want's but that doesn't stop him from having a valid opinion on VM

I am with VM have been for years, but I would love to have "Atlantic" as many of us would, even as a premium add on

I will "keep the faith" with VM, in the believe that if its commercially possible for them, then "Atlantic" will be part of the package in the future :cool:

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

hopefully after sky change there packs in september as we were never gonna get it before then

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

We will get Sky Atlantic in my mind and l believe it will come by the end of the year.

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

Yea I agree

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Hope so Den

If that happens , I will come off my diet and have a pork pie and a shandy so there !!!!! :shocked:

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

Don't worry , as Den says forums would be a boring place if we all agreed. I honestly believe this deal VM have signed for Sky's Anytime content is a top drawer decision , it's made me seriously think of VM when my Sky contract is up. Which just goes to show how content sways people from one provider to another. I agree with your view and many others that VM should get fair access to Sky content in much the same way Sky should get a fair price after all they invest a lot. With Sky Sports 3 and 4 HD , ESPNA HD and Sky Atlantic HD I would be back with VM at contract end.

Sky Movies OD and in HD on VM will be a real bonus for movie subscribers.

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

And l thought you were a candidate for Mr Universe:D;):D

---------- Post added at 17:00 ---------- Previous post was at 16:56 ----------

Always a impartial opinion from a legend.:)

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

I can't see much original programming on Sky Atlantic, I see a whole host of really old repeats though. Check out the listings for the next week.

http://tvlistings.guardian.co.uk/tex...e=Sky+Atlantic

http://tvlistings.guardian.co.uk/tex...e=Sky+Atlantic

http://tvlistings.guardian.co.uk/tex...e=Sky+Atlantic

http://tvlistings.guardian.co.uk/tex...e=Sky+Atlantic

http://tvlistings.guardian.co.uk/tex...e=Sky+Atlantic

http://tvlistings.guardian.co.uk/tex...e=Sky+Atlantic

http://tvlistings.guardian.co.uk/tex...e=Sky+Atlantic

Regards

John.

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

There is still plenty that l would watch though.

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

Well there is a fair bit there that I would like to watch,

I suppose the only new show is "Nurse Jackie" and "The Therapist" and even though its an "Atlantic" repeat "Broadwalk Empire" would be new to me

And I would like another go at, "The Soprano's", "Big Love", "Carnival" so all in all I would like the schedule, I suppose it's all down to personal choice in the end :cool:

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

Heh, Time Warner have done a Virgin (oooh-er!), more money, less TV customers:
http://www.lightreading.com/document...site=lr_cable&

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

Looking at the schedules for Sky Atlantic, it would be more appropriate if they named the channel "US Gold". People are actually willing to pay extra just to get this channel, really?

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

Don't underestimate the appeal of X-File reruns and repeats of Star Trek Voyager. :p:

Personally I think the channel is over-hyped. Sure, there's some good stuff on there (Games of Thrones) but I'm glad VM didn't accept Sky's initial asking price, bearing in mind the ratings for the channel which aren't great.

I'm sure VM will get it, eventually, and hopefully not for a "we have to add £1.50 to your line rental because of this channel" price.

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

I would be more than happy watching X-Files, ER and Star Trek, but I cannot believe anyone would be willing to pay extra for this channel.

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

Well yes they are, and that's ok, as we all spend our cash in the way we think best

It's also ok to not want to pay extra and to fail to understand why others do

That's the way life works, yes really :cool:

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

Sky Atlantic is a fantastic channel you know you want it........

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

I have difficulty understanding why folk spend money on all sorts of things

But I respect their right to do it,

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

@mediaboy Will series 3 of Glee and Terra Nova and Other USA Shows Be Shown on Sky Anytime+ on Virgin Media On Demand Service?

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

sky sports red button news from virgin media help and support forum

"Re: Football First/Match choice be available via the sky sports red button
From: Ray_P
Sent: 28-07-2011 22:05
Add user to Friends Ignore user

Sorry but we have no information regarding this at present.

To be honest, we usually find out about these things at the same time as it's announced to our customers."

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

No idea.

---------- Post added at 00:14 ---------- Previous post was at 00:02 ----------

Bid TV: Three shopping to be given an makeover next week.

From August 1st bid TV, price-drop TV and speed auction TV will drop ''TV'' from their name.

Bid TV will become bid on Virgin Channel 745,
Speed Auction TV will become speed auction on Virgin Channel 746,
Price Drop TV will become price-drop on Virgin Channel 741.

http://news.bid.tv/index.php/bid-reb...hat-you-think/

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

To be fair, lots of channels show repeats, it's the new content they show which is why I want it.

Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones, Treme, The Borgias, Blue Bloods - all of these I wanted to watch - I cannot think of another channel which has so many programmes I would like to watch.

Alas, I cannot get Sky, so I must wait for VM to get the channel and if it cost extra I would pay it and not be too fussed - a worthwhile investment to my mind.

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

I sorry I understand you are finding it hard to add any news but REALLY is this worth the space it takes up :o:

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

Well I thought it was interesting. Especially if the logos on TiVo will be changing.

(Much more interesting than the talk of a single foreign programme channel that normal dominates these pages!)

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

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/News/Most...-VoD-deal-Sky/

UKTV signs major VoD deal with Sky


UKTV, the digital TV broadcaster, has launched its first video-on-demand service, after signing a deal that will bring classic BBC programming such as 'Fawlty Towers' to Sky Anytime+.
Doctor Who: among programmes to be available on demand to Sky customers

As part of the deal, Sky will add three high-definition UKTV channels to the two it already offers. Watch HD and Dave HD are scheduled to launch in October and Alibi HD will go live in 2012.


Now I'm only guessing here but with Eden HD and Good Food HD already on Sky thats going to be 5 channels in HD made by a company that VM own 50% in that we have not been told we will get by a certain date if ever.......

Well done VM you should be ashamed.

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

I can't understand why they don't carry them, seems like madness!! :confused:

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

I just fail to understand why VM do not carry these channels.
I am beginning to wonder if VM have enough band width to carry anymore HD channels. :(

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

I have just sent an email the Neil Berkett asking what the reason for this is, likening it to a slap in the face of it's customers.

My suspicion is money, even though they own 50% is doesn't mean that can cut themselves a deal, that's anti competitive, also BBCW would have something to say about that. Sky are the ones with the seemingly bottomless pockets after all.

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It's not a bandwidth problem for sure.

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

Nothing like watching HD repeats on Dave HD. ;)

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

The reply should be interesting, although I doubt you will get more than the normal formatted answer of " We are always looking to improve our TV offer and we are in negotiations or we have no plans to add these channels at the present time.
At least you have let them know how you feel as I have on numerous occasions.:(

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

I don't know, I have already had a couple of frank phone calls with them. Like the time they said if they owned Sky Atlantic they would probably ask Sky stupid money for it too!

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

Dave HD is a stupid idea, but Watch and Alibi do show a bit of original content that is half decent (eg. Castle) so its good to hear they're coming albeit not to us at the moment.

Also, when are the Red Bee Media-designed catchup services coming (to non-TV devices)? Its nice to watch iPlayer on the laptop, but the picture quality from other channels is dire.

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

Virgin will have to do a lot in the next 6 months tv wise to win any new customers as l find it staggering that a Vod deal was not done first with Virgin but done with Sky and the same deal seems to apply to the UKTV HD channels, one word staggering.

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

Hopefully once vm sell its stake in UKTV, any deal may involve vm taking all missing uktv channels along with any that Scipps (the purchaser-to-be of vm's stake) wish to add.

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

And when will this be.

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

Your guess is as good as mine, but the deal according to media reports should finalise "soon."

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You old sceptic you:D