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OLD BOY

21-12-2024 10:41

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

Well, if the best UK channel is ‘That’s TV’ it shows what a load of rubbish we are having to put up with on our huge ‘choice’ of TV channels.

Mr K	21-12-2024 11:33

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36188032)

Well, if the best UK channel is ‘That’s TV’ it shows what a load of rubbish we are having to put up with on our huge ‘choice’ of TV channels.

I love it OB :) Some classic sitcoms on there, freeview too, UK Gold beware.....

ozsat

22-12-2024 18:08

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

UK Gold - better known as OFAH Channel. Same 3-4 programmes on continuous repeat.

That's TV, Rewind TV and Talking Pictures are super channels.

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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36188037)

I love it OB :) Some classic sitcoms on there, freeview too, UK Gold beware.....

RichardCoulter

22-12-2024 21:31

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

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Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36188077)

UK Gold - better known as OFAH Channel. Same 3-4 programmes on continuous repeat.

That's TV, Rewind TV and Talking Pictures are super channels.

I wish that Virgin had Rewind TV.

cheekyangus

22-12-2024 21:59

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

I’m not sure how I managed even that number of posts. Too busy.

TimeLord2018

22-12-2024 22:04

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36188083)

I wish that Virgin had Rewind TV.

Looks like Virgin want deals that cover both cable platform aswell as Stream unlike Sky where Rewind TV isn't on Sky Stream which is also a closed platform.

ozsat

23-12-2024 15:28

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

That's TV, Rewind TV and Talking Pictures are all missing from Sky Stream.

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36188085)

Looks like Virgin want deals that cover both cable platform aswell as Stream unlike Sky where Rewind TV isn't on Sky Stream which is also a closed platform.

Media Boy UK

24-12-2024 01:15

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

Winter Fuel Allowance axe blamed for TV shopping channel closure

https://rxtvinfo.com/2024/winter-fue...annel-closure/

RichardCoulter

24-12-2024 09:11

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36188180)

Winter Fuel Allowance axe blamed for TV shopping channel closure

https://rxtvinfo.com/2024/winter-fue...annel-closure/

I think he's just trying to blame somebody else according to this. I doubt that losing a fiver a week would be enough to make someone change their craft material purchases, especially as they will have had a triple lock pension, something that non pensioners never had.

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However, it’s been revealed that Hochanda had already sought urgent financial assistance in August, days after the Winter Fuel Allowance announcement had been made. The company was found to be insolvent and an attempt was made to sell the company and assets as a going concern.

Dingbat

24-12-2024 10:40

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

Top bit of straw-clutching going on there to blame the Winter Fuel Allowance. Makes a change from blaming NI increases.

1andrew1

24-12-2024 11:06

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

The company had problems well before the winter. Main challenge for the company must have been the long-term challenge from Internet shopping.

Media Boy UK

24-12-2024 11:19

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36188191)

The company had problems well before the winter. Main challenge for the company must have been the long-term challenge from Internet shopping.

Hochanda Ltd / Hochanda Global Ltd did lose over £35m since launch in 2015 - Information from Company house.

Company was called Hochanda Ltd since 2015 to until 2019.

Create & Craft was took over by Hochanda n 2022.

OLD BOY

24-12-2024 18:45

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36188191)

The company had problems well before the winter. Main challenge for the company must have been the long-term challenge from Internet shopping.

True, but Rach’s budget was the final straw, no doubt.

1andrew1

24-12-2024 19:54

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36188222)

True, but Rach’s budget was the final straw, no doubt.

Hochanda Global Ltd ran out of cash as the company had never made any money. It was found to be insolvent in August 2024.

The acquisition of Create and Craft in 2022 increased turnover but also increased losses. The founders quit in December 2023 and the new owners couldn't turn the business around.

As a bit of background, Hochanda Global Ltd itself acquired the assets of a company called Hochanda Ltd which had also gone to the wall.

vincerooney

24-12-2024 22:24

Re: Virgin TV (2024)

any big contracts expiring next year with any tv companies?

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