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Dave42 03-04-2012 22:29
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35409193)
l might criticise Virgin sometimes but the master will just have you as his minions l am afraid.:)
that it stay strong never ever let dark side in

denphone 04-04-2012 19:04
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-rad...ad-for-mad-men

Quote:
Publicity surrounding the fifth season of Mad Men, the first to air on Sky Atlantic, promised surprises and unexpected figures. And Tuesday night's episode certainly delivered them: admirers of the series will do an amazed double-take at overnight figures that show only 47,000 viewers tuned in. This level of audience is associated with extreme niche arts, religion or politics programmes rather than a drama that was previewed in almost every available editorial or advertising forum – including this one – in the months leading up to its return.

Apart from the irony of a show about commercial salesmen being the subject of a failed mass-marketing campaign, this startling decline in the membership of the Don Draper fan club reveals two interesting truths about television.
To say these are dismal figures are a understatement and perhaps its time for Sky to make this channel available to a extra 4 million viewers.:)

Dave42 04-04-2012 19:17
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35409730)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-rad...ad-for-mad-men



To say these are dismal figures are a understatement and perhaps its time for Sky to make this channel available to a extra 4 million viewers.:)
think it proves im right about atlantic too den with them figures

muppetman11 04-04-2012 19:20
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35409730)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-rad...ad-for-mad-men



To say these are dismal figures are a understatement and perhaps its time for Sky to make this channel available to a extra 4 million viewers.:)
Love how VM subscribers feel the need to quote viewing figures , I'll let Jeremy Darroch worry about them sit back and enjoy the shows :D

Dave42 04-04-2012 19:22
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35409745)
Love how VM subscribers feel the need to quote viewing figures , I'll let Jeremy Darroch worry about them sit back and enjoy the shows :D
well if you had spent millions and millions on that channel MM wouldnt you be very disappointed with them viewing figures know i sure would if it was me

denphone 04-04-2012 19:22
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35409745)
Love how VM subscribers feel the need to quote viewing figures , I'll let Jeremy Darroch worry about them sit back and enjoy the shows :D
l love it when you would put your rose tinted glases on master.:D

colin25 04-04-2012 19:24
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35409745)
Love how VM subscribers feel the need to quote viewing figures , I'll let Jeremy Darroch worry about them sit back and enjoy the shows :D
I'll second that :D

muppetman11 04-04-2012 19:24
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35409747)
well if you had spent millions and millions on that channel MM wouldnt you be very disappointed with them viewing figures know i sure would if it was me
If they were overly concerned I'm sure it would be on more platforms already , it's probably worth more as a USP along with Sky Sports 3,4, F1 HD.

denphone 04-04-2012 19:26
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35409751)
I'll second that :D
Its seems the masters servants are getting very defensive again methinks.:D

colin25 04-04-2012 19:53
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35409754)
Its seems the masters servants are getting very defensive again methinks.:D
Not sure whether I am igor..one of the dwarfs..or the karate kid :D

denphone 05-04-2012 11:29
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-atlantic.html

Sky to invest in British TV films for Sky Movies, Sky Atlantic.

Quote:
Sky has confirmed plans to make a "multi-million pound" investment in commissioning more feature-length British films for television, as it seeks to prove its credentials as a backer of homegrown talent.

The satellite TV giant said that the funding will be primarily directed at two "distinct and complementary" strands - new movies for family audiences to be shown on Sky Movies, and new documentary films for Sky Atlantic.

nstokes 05-04-2012 13:01
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35410029)
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-atlantic.html

Sky to invest in British TV films for Sky Movies, Sky Atlantic.
Thats great news

denphone 05-04-2012 13:18
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-coverage.html

Sky to broadcast Eurosport's 3D Olympics coverage.

Quote:
Sky has confirmed plans to offer the 3D coverage of London 2012 to be produced by Eurosport to all Sky+ HD subscribers with a 3D TV set.

Eurosport, the pan-European broadcaster of the Olympics, plans to air more than 100 hours of 3D coverage over the course of the Games this summer.

As part of a deal with Sky, this coverage will be showcased on the Sky 3D channel, which launched in October 2010 and is now enjoyed by more than 250,000 Sky subscribers.

The channel has previously just been available to customers taking the top tier Sky World subscription package, but for the duration of the Games Sky is unlocking Sky 3D to more than 4m homes with a Sky+ HD subscription, enabling them to watch the Eurosport coverage.

To access the Olympic 3D action, customers will need to purchase a 3D TV and then connect it to their 3D-ready Sky+ HD box.

Sky 3D will air exclusive 3D action from Eurosport every day during the Games, including around eight hours of live coverage and four hours of highlights from each day.

Media Boy UK 05-04-2012 14:25
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Trace Sports to launch April 16th.

http://tv.sky.com/showpage/trace-sports

nstokes 05-04-2012 14:27
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35410086)
Trace Sports to launch April 16th.

http://tv.sky.com/showpage/trace-sports

Had an email about this but not had chance to read about it. A sports channels that does Bios on Sports people, is that what it is?

colin25 05-04-2012 14:34
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35410087)
Had an email about this but not had chance to read about it. A sports channels that does Bios on Sports people, is that what it is?
From the link
TRACE Sports, the first entertainment channel dedicated entirely to sporting celebrities, makes its debut on Sky on Monday 16 April.

Featuring behind the scenes footage and exclusive interviews, you can discover the hidden stories of your favourite sports stars.

From major international heroes such as Usain Bolt, Lance Armstrong, and Roger Federer, to acclaimed British champions like Lewis Hamilton, Mark Cavendish, and Rio Ferdinand, TRACE sports has all the bases covered.

---------- Post added at 14:34 ---------- Previous post was at 14:33 ----------

Not my cup of tea..but no doubt someone will want it

muppetman11 05-04-2012 14:57
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35410086)
Trace Sports to launch April 16th.

http://tv.sky.com/showpage/trace-sports
I'm pretty sure this was being touted as being in HD , I got asked questions about it months ago in a viewer survey.

---------- Post added at 14:57 ---------- Previous post was at 14:57 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35410087)
Had an email about this but not had chance to read about it. A sports channels that does Bios on Sports people, is that what it is?
Yes pretty much.

nstokes 05-04-2012 15:30
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35410111)
Yes pretty much.
Might watch it from time to time

devilincarnate 05-04-2012 16:01
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35410062)
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...-coverage.html

Sky to broadcast Eurosport's 3D Olympics coverage.
Yes they will now be able to watch peoples lunchboxes swaying from side to side in 3D:erm:

denphone 05-04-2012 16:05
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35410146)
Yes they will now be able to watch peoples lunchboxes swaying from side to side in 3D:erm:

l wonder whats on your mind.:D:naughty:

colin25 05-04-2012 16:11
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35410149)
l wonder whats on your mind.:D:naughty:
I'm guessing a late lunch :D

devilincarnate 05-04-2012 16:34
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35410149)
l wonder whats on your mind.:D:naughty:
Nothing but tumbleweed? I thought that I would crossover as these seem to spill on to our part of the forum:D

muppetman11 05-04-2012 16:37
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Sky: UK, Germany and Italy commit to 3D

Quote:
Over two intensive days at MIPtv which focused entirely on 3DTV, senior staff from BSkyB, Sky-Deutschland and Sky Italia, all confirmed their commitment to growing their investment in 3DTV.
John Cassy, BSkyB’s director of 3D said that while he could not be specific about numbers, he was already budgeting an increased spend in 2013 as part of Sky’s five-year plan for 3DTV. “All our viewer satisfaction rankings go through the roof for 3D,” he told delegates at MIPtv’s 3DTV Focus event in Cannes.
http://advanced-television.com/index...-commit-to-3d/

muppetman11 06-04-2012 19:48
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
It would appear TCM HD has launched now in France , it was mentioned last year in an investors presentation as coming to Sky so could arrive at some point.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=405

nstokes 06-04-2012 20:20
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35410731)
It would appear TCM HD has launched now in France , it was mentioned last year in an investors presentation as coming to Sky so could arrive at some point.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=405
Hopefully wont be long

denphone 06-04-2012 20:29
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35410751)
Hopefully wont be long
Well how long depends on what platform you are on.:)

jobbie8 06-04-2012 20:32
Im on VM at the moment. Thinking of moving.

I have XL TV
2 TiVos
1 V+hd

how much for the same on sky?
Thanks for any info you can give.

muppetman11 06-04-2012 20:42
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35410768)
Im on VM at the moment. Thinking of moving.

I have XL TV
2 TiVos
1 V+hd

how much for the same on sky?
Thanks for any info you can give.
It would probably cost you more mate as I believe VM are excellently priced on multiroom boxes , how much do you pay ?

nstokes 06-04-2012 20:49
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35410768)
Im on VM at the moment. Thinking of moving.

I have XL TV
2 TiVos
1 V+hd

how much for the same on sky?
Thanks for any info you can give.
Well if im correct its £25 for Entertanment Extra, £10.25 for HD pack, £10.25 Multiroom x2 and £12 for ESPN = £68 i may be wrong thou

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35410765)
Well how long depends on what platform you are on.:)
For us Sky peeps i mean :D

denphone 06-04-2012 20:51
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35410778)
Well if im correct its £25 for Entertanment Extra, £10.25 for HD pack, £10.25 Multiroom x2 and £12 for ESPN = £68 i may be wrong thou

---------- Post added at 20:49 ---------- Previous post was at 20:49 ----------



For us Sky peeps i mean :D
l know Mr Stokes.:D

nstokes 06-04-2012 20:53
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35410780)
l know Mr Stokes.:D
:D :D

jobbie8 06-04-2012 20:53
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes:35410778
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35410768)
Im on VM at the moment. Thinking of moving.

I have XL TV
2 TiVos
1 V+hd

how much for the same on sky?
Thanks for any info you can give.
Well if im correct its £25 for Entertanment Extra, £10.25 for HD pack, £10.25 Multiroom x2 and £12 for ESPN = £68 i may be wrong thou
Thanks for that. I did'nt realise sky still charge for multi room.

muppetman11 06-04-2012 20:58
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35410782)
Thanks for that. I did'nt realise sky still charge for multi room.
Yes you would pay

£25.00 Entertainment+
£10.25 HD Pack
£10.25 Multiroom Box 1
£10.25 Multiroom Box 2
Total £55.75

ESPN is an additional £12.00

nstokes 06-04-2012 20:59
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35410782)
Thanks for that. I did'nt realise sky still charge for multi room.
No worries, bets thing to do is go on Sky site and build a bundle and that will give you the excet price your looking for

jobbie8 06-04-2012 21:01
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11:35410773
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35410768)
Im on VM at the moment. Thinking of moving.

I have XL TV
2 TiVos
1 V+hd

how much for the same on sky?
Thanks for any info you can give.
It would probably cost you more mate as I believe VM are excellently priced on multiroom boxes , how much do you pay ?
I pay £83 a month. For TV (3boxes) BB and phone at the mo. dont want espn. But I want more hd channels

nstokes 06-04-2012 21:10
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35410788)
I pay £63 a month. For TV (3boxes) BB and phone at the mo. dont want espn. But I want more hd channels
Total price for TV with HD pack and 2x Multiroom, BB unlimited and Talk Freetime Telephone = £75.50

jobbie8 06-04-2012 21:18
Thanks for the info guys. Sorry £63 was a typo should be £83, give or take.
Quick question, how many cables would be coming from the dish?

nstokes 06-04-2012 21:19
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35410793)
Thanks for the info guys. Sorry £63 was a typo should be £83, give or take.
Quick question, how many cables would be coming from the dish?
I thinnk it would be 4, 2 for Sky+HD box and 1 each for the Multiroom boxes but im sure MM will correct me if im wrong

muppetman11 06-04-2012 21:20
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35410793)
Thanks for the info guys. Sorry £63 was a typo should be £83, give or take.
Quick question, how many cables would be coming from the dish?
They use shotgun cable so one wire to each box , the wire splices into two to give you your two inputs per box.

jobbie8 06-04-2012 21:27
thanks again guys

muppetman11 08-04-2012 09:35
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Complete list of channels available on Sky

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_channels_on_Sky

nstokes 08-04-2012 10:36
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Watching Lion King on Cinemagic HD and EPG shows its DD but its only coming out as stereo, i watch Beavis and Butt-head on Sky Movies HD and it said it was DD but came out in stereo. All other Movie channels come out fine just not them films, is there an issue with the broadcast or is the EPG reporting incorrect?

muppetman11 08-04-2012 10:41
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35411352)
Watching Lion King on Cinemagic HD and EPG shows its DD but its only coming out as stereo, i watch Beavis and Butt-head on Sky Movies HD and it said it was DD but came out in stereo. All other Movie channels come out fine just not them films, is there an issue with the broadcast or is the EPG reporting incorrect?
Not sure mate it could just be incorrectly flagged.

nstokes 08-04-2012 10:48
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35411359)
Not sure mate it could just be incorrectly flagged.
Thats what i think as all other channels that say DD come out as DD. Why doesnt Cinemagic output DD as the film was made in DD?

muppetman11 08-04-2012 11:24
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35411361)
Thats what i think as all other channels that say DD come out as DD. Why doesnt Cinemagic output DD as the film was made in DD?
I think they do normally :)

nstokes 08-04-2012 11:32
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35411373)
I think they do normally :)
Oh well at least i got to watch it in HD :D

Doz007 08-04-2012 11:37
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Are you connected via optical for audio?

nstokes 08-04-2012 11:40
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35411381)
Are you connected via optical for audio?
Coxaial as all my Optical ports are taken up on my AMP. All other DD channels and programs work fine thou, just those 2 programs

nstokes 12-04-2012 19:27
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
According to DS, new EPG channels numbers are announced for a 3rd July release. http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...0#post57620840

For people with SD

101 BBC1 (UK) & RTE1 (ROI)
102 BBC2 (UK) & RTE2 (ROI)
103 ITV1 (UK) & TV3 (ROI)
104 Channel 4 (UK), TG4 (ROI), S4C (Wales)
105 Channel 5 (UK) & 3e (ROI)
106 Sky1
107 Sky Living
108 Sky Atlantic
109 Watch
110 Gold
111 Dave
112 Comedy Central
113 Universal
114 Syfy
115 BBC Three
116 BBC FOUR
117 Channel 4 (Wales)
118 ITV2
119 ITV3
120 ITV4
121 Sky 2
122 Sky Living It
123 Sky Living+1
124 FX
125 Challenge
126 MTV
127 Comedy Central+1
128 Comedy Central Extra
129 Sky Arts 1
130 Sky Arts 2
131 ITV1+1
132 Alibi
133 Gold+1
134 S4C
135 Channel 4+1 (UK) & Channel 4 (ROI)
136 E4 (UK) & Channel 4+1 (ROI)
137 E4 +1 (UK) & E4 (ROI)
138 More 4 (UK) & E4 +1 (ROI)
139 More 4+1 (UK) & More 4 (ROI)
140 Channel 4 HD (UK), More 4+1 (ROI)
141 BBC One N Ireland (ROI)
142 BBC Two N Ireland (ROI)
143 BBC One HD
144 Discovery Max
145 Discovery Max+1
146 CBS Reality
147 CBS Reality +1
148 CBS Action
149 CBS Drama
150 Universal+1
151 E! Entertainment
152 Pick TV
153 Pick TV+1
154 Quest
155 Watch+1
156 Biography
157 Sony TV
158 Dave ja vu
159 Comedy Central Extra +1
160 MTV+1
161 RTE1 (N Ireland)
162 RTE2 (N Ireland)
163 TG4 (N Ireland)
164 Challenge+1
165 FX+
166 PBS
167 Quest+1
168 BBC Alba
169 BBC Two HD
170 Sky 1 HD
171 Channel 5 HD
172 Sky Living HD
173 Sky Atlantic HD
174 5 USA
175 5 USA+1
176 5*
177 Channel 5+1
178 ITV1 HD
179 ITV2+1
180 ITV3+1
181 Sony TV+1
182 Ben
183 AIT International
184 True Entertainment
185 Men & Movies
186 Men & Movies+1
187 Bet
188 FX HD
189 Propeller
190 Bet+1
191 OHTV
192 Controversial TV
193 Showcase
194 Showcase 2
195 HITV
196 Syfy+1
197 Discovery Max+2
198 Alibi+1
199 Biography HD
200 Sumo TV
201 Syfy HD
202 E4 HD
203 Sky 3D
204 Vox Africa
205 My Channel
206 Universal HD
207 Comedy Central HD
208 ITV2 HD
209 ITV3 HD
210 ITV4 HD
211 TBA (Sony slot)
212 BBC Three (ROI)
213 BBC Four (ROI)
214 Information TV
215 Dave HD
216 Watch HD
217 BBC One HD (ROI)
218 Showcase +1
219 5*+1
220 MTV HD
221 Sky Living It+1
222 Sky Arts 1 HD
223 Sky Arts 2 HD

and for people with HD

101 BBC1 (UK) & RTE1 (ROI)
102 BBC2 (UK) & RTE2 (ROI)
103 ITV1 (UK) & TV3 (ROI)
104 Channel 4 (UK), TG4 (ROI), S4C (Wales)
105 Channel 5 (UK) & 3e (ROI)
106 Sky1 HD
107 Sky Living HD
108 Sky Atlantic HD
109 Watch HD
110 Gold
111 Dave HD
112 Comedy Central HD
113 Universal HD
114 Syfy HD
115 BBC Three
116 BBC FOUR
117 Channel 4 (Wales)
118 ITV2 HD
119 ITV3 HD
120 ITV4 HD
121 Sky 2
122 Sky Living It
123 Sky Living+1
124 FX HD
125 Challenge
126 MTV HD
127 Comedy Central+1
128 Comedy Central Extra
129 Sky Arts 1 HD
130 Sky Arts 2 HD
131 ITV1+1
132 Alibi
133 Gold+1
134 S4C
135 Channel 4+1 (UK) & Channel 4 (ROI)
136 E4 HD (UK) & Channel 4+1 (ROI)
137 E4 +1 (UK) & E4 (ROI)
138 More 4 (UK) & E4 +1 (ROI)
139 More 4+1 (UK) & More 4 (ROI)
140 Channel 4 HD (UK), More 4+1 (ROI)
141 BBC One N Ireland (ROI)
142 BBC Two N Ireland (ROI)
143 BBC One HD
144 Discovery Max
145 Discovery Max+1
146 CBS Reality
147 CBS Reality +1
148 CBS Action
149 CBS Drama
150 Universal+1
151 E! Entertainment
152 Pick TV
153 Pick TV+1
154 Quest
155 Watch+1
156 Biography HD
157 Sony TV
158 Dave ja vu
159 Comedy Central Extra +1
160 MTV+1
161 RTE1 (N Ireland)
162 RTE2 (N Ireland)
163 TG4 (N Ireland)
164 Challenge+1
165 FX+
166 PBS
167 Quest+1
168 BBC Alba
169 BBC Two HD
170 Sky 1
171 Channel 5 HD
172 Sky Living
173 Sky Atlantic
174 5 USA
175 5 USA+1
176 5*
177 Channel 5+1
178 ITV1 HD
179 ITV2+1
180 ITV3+1
181 Sony TV+1
182 Ben
183 AIT International
184 True Entertainment
185 Men & Movies
186 Men & Movies+1
187 Bet
188 FX
189 Propeller
190 Bet+1
191 OHTV
192 Controversial TV
193 Showcase
194 Showcase 2
195 HITV
196 Syfy+1
197 Discovery Max+2
198 Alibi+1
199 Biography
200 Sumo TV
201 Syfy
202 E4
203 Sky 3D
204 Vox Africa
205 My Channel
206 Universal
207 Comedy Central
208 ITV2
209 ITV3
210 ITV4
211 TBA (Sony slot)
212 BBC Three (ROI)
213 BBC Four (ROI)
214 Information TV
215 Dave
216 Watch
217 BBC One HD (ROI)
218 Showcase +1
219 5*+1
220 MTV
221 Sky Living It+1
222 Sky Arts 1
223 Sky Arts 2

muppetman11 13-04-2012 23:04
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35408636)
Game of Thrones now on Sky Anytime
Only just noticed but it would appear the complete Season 1 of Blue Bloods is also on Anytime+ in both SD and HD.

Doz007 14-04-2012 08:54
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Nice find MM, all these first seasons on Anytime+ are a godsend to people like me who've only just joined Sky. :)

nstokes 14-04-2012 10:26
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Ill prop download them tonight me thinks

muppetman11 14-04-2012 12:25
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35413726)
Ill prop download them tonight me thinks
I downloaded the whole 22 episodes the other night , just under 2gb an episode :)

nstokes 14-04-2012 12:49
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
thats alot of space gone :O

muppetman11 14-04-2012 12:50
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35413751)
thats alot of space gone :O
I've two boxes ;) it used 1% per episode.

nstokes 14-04-2012 13:17
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
i only have 250GB so i wonder how much of that it would use?

muppetman11 14-04-2012 13:25
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35413758)
i only have 250GB so i wonder how much of that it would use?
That is the Standard Sky+HD box the same as my two , it uses 1% space per episode if you download it in HD. The Sky+HD is actually a 500gb with 250gb personal planner and 250gb for Anytime meaning 60hrs HD personal recording.

nstokes 14-04-2012 14:15
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
BNot bad then, so it will only use 22% of my total HDD space

muppetman11 14-04-2012 14:26
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35413776)
BNot bad then, so it will only use 22% of my total HDD space
Yep that's all it's using on mine.

nstokes 14-04-2012 14:34
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Well its defo going to be downloaded tonight then

Doz007 14-04-2012 15:59
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
The entire 1st season only seems to have taken up 5% of space on my box! :shocked:

muppetman11 14-04-2012 16:02
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35413797)
The entire 1st season only seems to have taken up 5% of space on my box! :shocked:
Get you with your 240 hrs HD recording capacity :D , Don't know whether you've watched it but Strike Back Project Dawn is an excellent series currently on Anytime+.

Doz007 14-04-2012 16:57
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Yeah, I noticed it earlier but then also noticed that it's the second season. :(

The original Strike Back (Season 1) is only available in SD at the moment unfortunately.

nstokes 15-04-2012 10:27
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35413798)
Get you with your 240 hrs HD recording capacity :D , Don't know whether you've watched it but Strike Back Project Dawn is an excellent series currently on Anytime+.
My dad likes that so ill download that, what channel is it on in anytime+?

P.s I know want a 1TB box, anyone wanna sell one for £10.23 :D

Quote:
Originally Posted by Doz007 (Post 35413821)
Yeah, I noticed it earlier but then also noticed that it's the second season. :(

The original Strike Back (Season 1) is only available in SD at the moment unfortunately.
What channel in anytime+ is it from so i can DL it?

muppetman11 15-04-2012 10:29
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
It's off Sky One HD , it was an excellent Sky production in my opinion.

nstokes 15-04-2012 10:46
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
My dad likes it so ill defo take a look

muppetman11 15-04-2012 18:58
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Those who registered to receive the new EPG , Sky updated the help forum this Friday to say it will be delivered to your STB with the next 7-10 days so should be between Friday 20th April - Monday 23rd April. Registration is now closed for testers.

http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-HD/U.../365299/page/7

nstokes 15-04-2012 19:32
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35414216)
Those who registered to receive the new EPG , Sky updated the help forum this Friday to say it will be delivered to your STB with the next 7-10 days so should be between Friday 20th April - Monday 23rd April. Registration is now closed for testers.

http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-HD/U.../365299/page/7
Great news. Cant wait for it

paulsouth 15-04-2012 19:51
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35413205)
According to DS, new EPG channels numbers are announced for a 3rd July release. http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...0#post57620840

For people with SD

101 BBC1 (UK) & RTE1 (ROI)
102 BBC2 (UK) & RTE2 (ROI)
103 ITV1 (UK) & TV3 (ROI)
104 Channel 4 (UK), TG4 (ROI), S4C (Wales)
105 Channel 5 (UK) & 3e (ROI)
106 Sky1
107 Sky Living
108 Sky Atlantic
109 Watch
110 Gold
111 Dave
112 Comedy Central
113 Universal
114 Syfy
115 BBC Three
116 BBC FOUR
117 Channel 4 (Wales)
118 ITV2
119 ITV3
120 ITV4
121 Sky 2
122 Sky Living It
123 Sky Living+1
124 FX
125 Challenge
126 MTV
127 Comedy Central+1
128 Comedy Central Extra
129 Sky Arts 1
130 Sky Arts 2
131 ITV1+1
132 Alibi
133 Gold+1
134 S4C
135 Channel 4+1 (UK) & Channel 4 (ROI)
136 E4 (UK) & Channel 4+1 (ROI)
137 E4 +1 (UK) & E4 (ROI)
138 More 4 (UK) & E4 +1 (ROI)
139 More 4+1 (UK) & More 4 (ROI)
140 Channel 4 HD (UK), More 4+1 (ROI)
141 BBC One N Ireland (ROI)
142 BBC Two N Ireland (ROI)
143 BBC One HD
144 Discovery Max
145 Discovery Max+1
146 CBS Reality
147 CBS Reality +1
148 CBS Action
149 CBS Drama
150 Universal+1
151 E! Entertainment
152 Pick TV
153 Pick TV+1
154 Quest
155 Watch+1
156 Biography
157 Sony TV
158 Dave ja vu
159 Comedy Central Extra +1
160 MTV+1
161 RTE1 (N Ireland)
162 RTE2 (N Ireland)
163 TG4 (N Ireland)
164 Challenge+1
165 FX+
166 PBS
167 Quest+1
168 BBC Alba
169 BBC Two HD
170 Sky 1 HD
171 Channel 5 HD
172 Sky Living HD
173 Sky Atlantic HD
174 5 USA
175 5 USA+1
176 5*
177 Channel 5+1
178 ITV1 HD
179 ITV2+1
180 ITV3+1
181 Sony TV+1
182 Ben
183 AIT International
184 True Entertainment
185 Men & Movies
186 Men & Movies+1
187 Bet
188 FX HD
189 Propeller
190 Bet+1
191 OHTV
192 Controversial TV
193 Showcase
194 Showcase 2
195 HITV
196 Syfy+1
197 Discovery Max+2
198 Alibi+1
199 Biography HD
200 Sumo TV
201 Syfy HD
202 E4 HD
203 Sky 3D
204 Vox Africa
205 My Channel
206 Universal HD
207 Comedy Central HD
208 ITV2 HD
209 ITV3 HD
210 ITV4 HD
211 TBA (Sony slot)
212 BBC Three (ROI)
213 BBC Four (ROI)
214 Information TV
215 Dave HD
216 Watch HD
217 BBC One HD (ROI)
218 Showcase +1
219 5*+1
220 MTV HD
221 Sky Living It+1
222 Sky Arts 1 HD
223 Sky Arts 2 HD

and for people with HD

101 BBC1 (UK) & RTE1 (ROI)
102 BBC2 (UK) & RTE2 (ROI)
103 ITV1 (UK) & TV3 (ROI)
104 Channel 4 (UK), TG4 (ROI), S4C (Wales)
105 Channel 5 (UK) & 3e (ROI)
106 Sky1 HD
107 Sky Living HD
108 Sky Atlantic HD
109 Watch HD
110 Gold
111 Dave HD
112 Comedy Central HD
113 Universal HD
114 Syfy HD
115 BBC Three
116 BBC FOUR
117 Channel 4 (Wales)
118 ITV2 HD
119 ITV3 HD
120 ITV4 HD
121 Sky 2
122 Sky Living It
123 Sky Living+1
124 FX HD
125 Challenge
126 MTV HD
127 Comedy Central+1
128 Comedy Central Extra
129 Sky Arts 1 HD
130 Sky Arts 2 HD
131 ITV1+1
132 Alibi
133 Gold+1
134 S4C
135 Channel 4+1 (UK) & Channel 4 (ROI)
136 E4 HD (UK) & Channel 4+1 (ROI)
137 E4 +1 (UK) & E4 (ROI)
138 More 4 (UK) & E4 +1 (ROI)
139 More 4+1 (UK) & More 4 (ROI)
140 Channel 4 HD (UK), More 4+1 (ROI)
141 BBC One N Ireland (ROI)
142 BBC Two N Ireland (ROI)
143 BBC One HD
144 Discovery Max
145 Discovery Max+1
146 CBS Reality
147 CBS Reality +1
148 CBS Action
149 CBS Drama
150 Universal+1
151 E! Entertainment
152 Pick TV
153 Pick TV+1
154 Quest
155 Watch+1
156 Biography HD
157 Sony TV
158 Dave ja vu
159 Comedy Central Extra +1
160 MTV+1
161 RTE1 (N Ireland)
162 RTE2 (N Ireland)
163 TG4 (N Ireland)
164 Challenge+1
165 FX+
166 PBS
167 Quest+1
168 BBC Alba
169 BBC Two HD
170 Sky 1
171 Channel 5 HD
172 Sky Living
173 Sky Atlantic
174 5 USA
175 5 USA+1
176 5*
177 Channel 5+1
178 ITV1 HD
179 ITV2+1
180 ITV3+1
181 Sony TV+1
182 Ben
183 AIT International
184 True Entertainment
185 Men & Movies
186 Men & Movies+1
187 Bet
188 FX
189 Propeller
190 Bet+1
191 OHTV
192 Controversial TV
193 Showcase
194 Showcase 2
195 HITV
196 Syfy+1
197 Discovery Max+2
198 Alibi+1
199 Biography
200 Sumo TV
201 Syfy
202 E4
203 Sky 3D
204 Vox Africa
205 My Channel
206 Universal
207 Comedy Central
208 ITV2
209 ITV3
210 ITV4
211 TBA (Sony slot)
212 BBC Three (ROI)
213 BBC Four (ROI)
214 Information TV
215 Dave
216 Watch
217 BBC One HD (ROI)
218 Showcase +1
219 5*+1
220 MTV
221 Sky Living It+1
222 Sky Arts 1
223 Sky Arts 2
wat a rubbish line up!!!
none of them go together.. totaly lost?

nstokes 16-04-2012 13:27
If you wasnt aware Trace Sports is now on Sky EPG 460 and programs start at 9PM

muppetman11 16-04-2012 13:52
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35414512)
If you wasnt aware Trace Sports is now on Sky EPG 460 and programs start at 9PM
Thanks for that , forgot it was today. It seems pretty decent PQ as well for SD.

muppetman11 16-04-2012 16:15
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35414512)
If you wasnt aware Trace Sports is now on Sky EPG 460 and programs start at 9PM
Announced here now

Trace Sports launches on Sky

Quote:
Trace Sports launches on Sky in the UK on Monday, April 16, to be followed by the launch on Mutlichoice in Africa on Tuesday, April 17.
Quote:
Trace Sports claims to bring “a new-format channel dedicated to revealing intimate behind-the-scenes stories of the world’s favourite sporting heroes.” The channel’s programming includes 100 days to go, a special series in the run up to the Olympic Games and lifestyle magazine Number 5 presented by Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand.
Trace Sports is available in 70 countries and plans to reach over 30 million subscribers by the end of 2012.
http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/...d-multichoice/

nstokes 16-04-2012 16:47
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35414604)
Announced here now

Trace Sports launches on Sky





http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2012/...d-multichoice/
It does seem a good PQ

nstokes 18-04-2012 15:50
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Those who PM'ed for Beta of new EPG. Great news. Looks like it will be early hours of morning.

Quote:
Dear Forum member,

Good news! The DRX890 or 1TB set top box that you provided the details for has been scheduled to receive the early release of the new enhanced Sky Guide in the early hours of tomorrow morning.

We have created a dedicated forum page specifically for your feedback. It will only be accessible for those using this early release and it will be where we will monitor your comments and any issues raised.

The URL to access this is http://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Enhanced...03;p/sky_guide

We will be making this page live at 9am tomorrow and we will post an introduction to the changes made in this release as well as details of some known issues. We will also advise how we plan to provide feedback to you about your observations.

Best regards,
The Sky Guide Development Team

muppetman11 18-04-2012 16:04
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
I've also received the PM looking forward to taking a look.

Doz007 18-04-2012 17:40
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Great news about the new EPG. :)

denphone 19-04-2012 13:46
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
'Mad Men' ratings on pay-TV defended by Sky Atlantic

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/s1...-atlantic.html

Quote:
A Sky executive has responded to criticism of the low audience figures for Mad Men on Sky Atlantic, accusing people of making "misleading conclusions" about the show's popularity on pay-TV.

Season five of the acclaimed drama, poached by Sky from the BBC for the launch of Sky Atlantic in 2011, was seen by an average of 72,000 viewers across its double episode premiere on the Sky exclusive channel on March 27.

Episode one pulled in 98,000 viewers, while episode two slumped to just 45,000. In contrast, the season four premiere on BBC Two was seen by 360,000 last year.

However, Naomi Gibney, the acting director of Sky Atlantic, accused "one or two people" of making "misleading conclusions" about the show's popularity due to the viewing figures

muppetman11 19-04-2012 14:15
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
She makes some very valid points

http://corporate.sky.com/skyviews/sk...rnight_success

denphone 19-04-2012 14:21
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35416233)
Well l suppose that depends on what side of the fence you are on.:D

colin25 19-04-2012 14:24
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35416238)
Well l suppose that depends on what side of the fence you are on.:D
Sky side of fence, the grass is really greener..we painted it yesterday :D

denphone 19-04-2012 14:28
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35416241)
Sky side of fence, the grass is really greener..we painted it yesterday :D
Yes and its taking a awfully long time to show its colours so perhaps they need to repaint it.:D

muppetman11 19-04-2012 14:42
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35416238)
Well l suppose that depends on what side of the fence you are on.:D
Not really Den I've got a few shows on my box which I haven't watched way over 7 days old , the way people watch TV has changed drastically.

LexDiamond 20-04-2012 09:10
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35416255)
Not really Den I've got a few shows on my box which I haven't watched way over 7 days old , the way people watch TV has changed drastically.
My viewing wouldn't count for any show on Atlantic ever. I don't think I've even been on channel 108 live yet most of my viewing is from that channel!

denphone 20-04-2012 09:13
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35416594)
My viewing wouldn't count for any show on Atlantic ever. I don't think I've even been on channel 108 live yet most of my viewing is from that channel!
Yes apart from sports events most of my viewing is done from TiVo recordings from the channels l like.

colin25 20-04-2012 09:16
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35416596)
Yes apart from sports events most of my viewing is done from TiVo recordings from the channels l like.
Apart from sport, I too record most shows I watch...and skip adverts (plus watch when i want)
I will have a lot of shows to watch when back from Hols :D

denphone 20-04-2012 09:42
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35416597)
Apart from sport, I too record most shows I watch...and skip adverts (plus watch when i want)
I will have a lot of shows to watch when back from Hols :D
l suspect the way we are recording we will be wanted a TiVo with a bigger recording capacity soon.:D

colin25 20-04-2012 09:50
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
As I keep telling the gf..size isn't everything..it's what you do with it that counts (like recording sky atlantic)

Wait!..she says that to me as well...I wonder what she means?

LexDiamond 20-04-2012 10:44
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35416613)
As I keep telling the gf..size isn't everything..it's what you do with it that counts (like recording sky atlantic)

Wait!..she says that to me as well...I wonder what she means?
Its best not to think about it :D

nstokes 23-04-2012 19:30
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
MTVN HD has now been renamed MTV Live Hd on channel 358 and MTV Live SD has now launched on channel 386

muppetman11 24-04-2012 15:28
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Sky to let iPad owners watch Planner recordings

Quote:
Sky is in the process of developing an app for the iPad that will let Sky+ users stream the saved shows and movies on their Sky box to their tablet.
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/4537...g-watching-app

---------- Post added at 15:28 ---------- Previous post was at 15:21 ----------

For anyone not on the beta EPG trial here's a glimpse

Sky to update EPG in May, we go hands-on

Quote:
Sky is set to roll-out a new and improved electronic programme guide (EPG) to customers from the end of May and Pocket-lint has already had a walkthrough of the new interface.

Shown to us behind close doors, the bad news is that we weren't able to take any photos of the new interface as Sky informed us that many of the final details of how it will look and work are still being put through their final testing stages.
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/4536...pg-may-preview

LexDiamond 24-04-2012 16:34
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Being able to watch recordings from the planner would be a huge step forward :D

muppetman11 24-04-2012 16:49
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35418596)
Being able to watch recordings from the planner would be a huge step forward :D
I agree it's something I've been after for a while , I wonder if it's also linked to the introduction of the shared planner feature ?

nstokes 24-04-2012 18:14
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Watch planned recordings on to iPad sounds a good idea. Any idea if it will work on iPhone as well?

LexDiamond 24-04-2012 18:27
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35418603)
I agree it's something I've been after for a while , I wonder if it's also linked to the introduction of the shared planner feature ?
Shared planner was the first thing that came to my mind too. But also hopefully this means that we are closer to planner access on the Sky+app.

muppetman11 24-04-2012 18:47
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35418642)
Shared planner was the first thing that came to my mind too. But also hopefully this means that we are closer to planner access on the Sky+app.
Tech Radar says first half of this year

http://www.techradar.com/news/televi...ration-1052690

---------- Post added at 18:47 ---------- Previous post was at 18:43 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35418639)
Watch planned recordings on to iPad sounds a good idea. Any idea if it will work on iPhone as well?
Not sure mate the article only mentions the iPad so its anyone's guess.

LexDiamond 24-04-2012 20:50
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35418655)
Tech Radar says first half of this year

http://www.techradar.com/news/televi...ration-1052690

---------- Post added at 18:47 ---------- Previous post was at 18:43 ----------



Not sure mate the article only mentions the iPad so its anyone's guess.
IMO the Sky+ app has the most potential of anything Sky is currently doing on the technology front. Once they add the planner to the app they could potentially add as much as they want to allow people who wish to use their phones etc to control their stb, e.g. never miss could be incorporated.

muppetman11 24-04-2012 21:09
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35418728)
IMO the Sky+ app has the most potential of anything Sky is currently doing on the technology front. Once they add the planner to the app they could potentially add as much as they want to allow people who wish to use their phones etc to control their stb, e.g. never miss could be incorporated.
I agree it also limits the need for expensive hardware as advanced search , viewing the planner , remote record , never miss can all be integrated and used on companion devices.

http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile...phones-1038238

LexDiamond 25-04-2012 07:27
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35418747)
I agree it also limits the need for expensive hardware as advanced search , viewing the planner , remote record , never miss can all be integrated and used on companion devices.

http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile...phones-1038238
Another great feature if they went down this avenue of developing apps would be that the STB could be as simple as you like (just use as normal) or as advanced as you like (via other devices).

This is going to be an excellent year for Sky customers :D

nstokes 25-04-2012 07:59
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by LexDiamond (Post 35418865)
Another great feature if they went down this avenue of developing apps would be that the STB could be as simple as you like (just use as normal) or as advanced as you like (via other devices).

This is going to be an excellent year for Sky customers :D


Hopefully. Will mean i made a very good move going from VM to Sky

muppetman11 25-04-2012 10:35
Re: General Sky TV Discussion
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35418869)
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Hopefully. Will mean i made a very good move going from VM to Sky
Why are you not already convinced ?


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