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Anypermitedroute 12-08-2013 22:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35609077)
I have to say I also cannot find any confirmation of TV rights for next season. That will teach me to assume, I should know better if the NFL is anything to go by will not get confirmation until the week before the season starts who will be carrying the games. Thank God that SS signed a three year deal with the NFL at the beginning of last season.
Just realised your right it was 3 years, had it in my head it was one year, was worried it was prime for BT pinch never been so happy that sky have got the rights.....

There is a good Wikipedia page that has whose has which rights for sports until when http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_...United_Kingdom

I might given impression in other threads American football was still TBA so apologies if peeps have taken my word not my intention to mislead

nstokes 12-08-2013 22:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609079)
nope your eating you hat and your pants as you pledged :D:D:D:D:D
Im not that hungry at moment try again tomorrow :D

jj20x 12-08-2013 23:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35609007)
I have just had a email saying:

"We are still in talks and stopping at 8 and going for a meal, couple of drinks and then maybe on to a club. They said that they will be back round the table at 9AM (dependent at what time We leave the club)"
Aha! so they are still withholding information, they didn't say which club. ;)

Gunslinger 13-08-2013 00:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35609068)
BT Sport Virgin Media wholesale deal "close"

Reuters is reporting that a deal between BT Sport and Virgin Media is "close"

Quote:
Separately, a person familiar with the situation said the group was close to agreeing a wholesale deal with cable operator Virgin Media (LBTYA.O). Any wholesale deal would increase the number of viewers watching the channels, and allow BT to charge more to advertisers.


http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/0...97B0KG20130812
Reuters have been talking to BomberAF perhaps?

Chad 13-08-2013 01:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunslinger (Post 35609122)
Reuters have been talking to BomberAF perhaps?
:D

Dave42 13-08-2013 01:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunslinger (Post 35609122)
Reuters have been talking to BomberAF perhaps?
is a very reliable source for news lots of news channels use it

Chad 13-08-2013 01:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609125)
is a very reliable source for news lots of news channels use it
It would be more credible if they used a named source. "A person familiar with the situation" could be anyone. It could be someone at BT, it could be someone at Virgin Media or it could simply be someone at Reuters who has been following events unfold in the past month or so.

Dave42 13-08-2013 01:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35609126)
It would be more credible if they used a named source. "A person familiar with the situation" could be anyone. It could be someone at BT, it could be someone at Virgin Media or it could simply be someone at Reuters who has been following events unfold in the past month or so.
cant think of anyone than names there sources chad mate as if they did they would not have the source long

ocav 13-08-2013 01:32
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Just a thought... Could with all these HD channels moving up the EPG be in preparation for a HD swap?

Chad 13-08-2013 01:38
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If BT Sports is launching on Virgin Media, surely it would need to be before Saturday? If not how would Virgin cope with the demand? I assume if you want to add the channel you'd need to give Virgin a call to add BT Sports to your package. How many Virgin customers would be lifting the phone, trying to get access to the channels, before Liverpool Vs. Stoke kicks off at 12:45pm? Surely the numbers would be huge.

Whilst none of our Virgin insiders can confirm if they know a deal has been done or not, have Virgin arranged for more staff than usual to be available from Friday night through to Sunday? Overtime to man the phones. If this can be confirmed, we'll be able to read between the lines and fill in the blanks ;)

Media Boy UK 13-08-2013 01:42
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35609133)
If BT Sports is launching on Virgin Media, surely it would need to be before Saturday? If not how would Virgin cope with the demand? I assume if you want to add the channel you'd need to give Virgin a call to add BT Sports to your package. How many Virgin customers would be lifting the phone, trying to get access to the channels, before Liverpool Vs. Stoke kicks off at 12:45pm? Surely the numbers would be huge.

Whilst none of our Virgin insiders can confirm if they know a deal has been done or not, have Virgin arranged for more staff than usual to be available from Friday night through to Sunday? Overtime to man the phones. If this can be confirmed, we'll be able to read between the lines and fill in the blanks ;)
As of August 12th I have seen no new update since August 7th on BT Sports on Virgin Media.

Dave42 13-08-2013 01:43
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:D
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35609133)
If BT Sports is launching on Virgin Media, surely it would need to be before Saturday? If not how would Virgin cope with the demand? I assume if you want to add the channel you'd need to give Virgin a call to add BT Sports to your package. How many Virgin customers would be lifting the phone, trying to get access to the channels, before Liverpool Vs. Stoke kicks off at 12:45pm? Surely the numbers would be huge.

Whilst none of our Virgin insiders can confirm if they know a deal has been done or not, have Virgin arranged for more staff than usual to be available from Friday night through to Sunday? Overtime to man the phones. If this can be confirmed, we'll be able to read between the lines and fill in the blanks ;)
why would you need to ring VM if it in xl pack :D:D:D

Chad 13-08-2013 01:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609135)
:D

why would you need to ring VM if it in xl pack :D:D:D
The 2 million or so customers with M, M+ and L package might want BT Sports too ;)

howardmicks 13-08-2013 01:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609135)
:D

why would you need to ring VM if it in xl pack :D:D:D
;)

Dave42 13-08-2013 01:48
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35609136)
The 2 million or so customers with M, M+ and L package might want BT Sports too ;)
maybe lots of dark side customers too to switch ;)

Chad 13-08-2013 01:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609139)
maybe lots of dark side customers too to switch ;)
Not when SKY are offering crazy deals to keep you. SKY have been offering 50% and 75% off for a full year if you re-contract! Just to clarify, that's if you call asking to cancel your services.

Mr Banana 13-08-2013 03:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609129)
cant think of anyone than names there sources chad mate as if they did they would not have the source long
Will be someone at a an investment company, they will know exactly what's going on.

denphone 13-08-2013 06:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609069)
at last a good source things looking up get ready to eat mr stokes :D:D:D:D
Calling Mr Stokes calling Mr Stokes.:D:D

---------- Post added at 05:58 ---------- Previous post was at 05:53 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35609140)
Not when SKY are offering crazy deals to keep you. SKY have been offering 50% and 75% off for a full year if you re-contract! Just to clarify, that's if you call asking to cancel your services.
The force is strong with you my young apprentice but you are not strong enough yet to be totally converted by the dark side.:nono::walk:

andy_m 13-08-2013 08:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35609133)
If BT Sports is launching on Virgin Media, surely it would need to be before Saturday? If not how would Virgin cope with the demand? I assume if you want to add the channel you'd need to give Virgin a call to add BT Sports to your package. How many Virgin customers would be lifting the phone, trying to get access to the channels, before Liverpool Vs. Stoke kicks off at 12:45pm? Surely the numbers would be huge.

Whilst none of our Virgin insiders can confirm if they know a deal has been done or not, have Virgin arranged for more staff than usual to be available from Friday night through to Sunday? Overtime to man the phones. If this can be confirmed, we'll be able to read between the lines and fill in the blanks ;)
To be fair, you can add and remove Sky Sports by going through an automated system and without having to speak to a call centre agent, so if Bt was the same then there shouldn't be too much pressure.

nstokes 13-08-2013 09:06
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35609151)
Calling Mr Stokes calling Mr Stokes.:D:D
hello, is it me your looking for? I can see it in your eyes, i can see it your smile. Yes Mr Den :D

Denyo1977 13-08-2013 10:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35609157)
To be fair, you can add and remove Sky Sports by going through an automated system and without having to speak to a call centre agent, so if Bt was the same then there shouldn't be too much pressure.
Are you sure you can remove it that way? Last time (May) I wanted to remove Sky Sports and Movies I had to talk to a customer service adviser, there was no option in the menu.

vincerooney 13-08-2013 12:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunslinger (Post 35609122)
Reuters have been talking to BomberAF perhaps?
Hahahhaha bomberAF works for Reuters! He's done us in again!

nstokes 13-08-2013 12:10
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Anyone spoke to him since?

denphone 13-08-2013 12:12
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Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35609187)
Anyone spoke to him since?
l PM him but alas there was no answer back.

Dave42 13-08-2013 12:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35609187)
Anyone spoke to him since?
he has disappeared totally since his false post bt sports and SA starting on the 1st

nstokes 13-08-2013 12:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35609188)
l PM him but alas there was no answer back.
Well it proves he was on a wind up bender then. People shouldnt have believed what they read. BomberAF got alot of people

Henkesghost 13-08-2013 12:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35609187)
Anyone spoke to him since?
Pretty sure you are Bomberman ya wee monkey ;)

So what's the word then? Have Reuters said the deal is close? (sorry at work can't access the article)

Dave42 13-08-2013 12:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35609191)
Pretty sure you are Bomberman ya wee monkey ;)

So what's the word then? Have Reuters said the deal is close? (sorry at work can't access the article)
Separately, a person familiar with the situation said the group was close to agreeing a wholesale deal with cable operator Virgin Media (LBTYA.O). Any wholesale deal would increase the number of viewers watching the channels, and allow BT to charge more to advertisers

that what was on end of the Reuters article Henk

Henkesghost 13-08-2013 12:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609193)
Separately, a person familiar with the situation said the group was close to agreeing a wholesale deal with cable operator Virgin Media (LBTYA.O). Any wholesale deal would increase the number of viewers watching the channels, and allow BT to charge more to advertisers

that what was on end of the Reuters article Henk
Thanks Dave

nstokes 13-08-2013 12:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35609191)
Pretty sure you are Bomberman ya wee monkey ;)
Yes, yes i am. Im just dressed in drag when im Bomber :D:D:D

vincerooney 13-08-2013 12:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35609190)
Well it proves he was on a wind up bender then. People shouldnt have believed what they read. BomberAF got alot of people
we all got "bombed" with false information missiles by the bomberAF plane. I won't ever forget bomberAF. The joy of his information, i danced in the streets before the fatal sound of the bomberAF siren and we all knew we'd been had.

Richc1977 13-08-2013 12:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35609196)
we all got "bombed" with false information missiles by the bomberAF plane. I won't ever forget bomberAF. The joy of his information, i danced in the streets before the fatal sound of the bomberAF siren and we all knew we'd been had.
The AF stands for 'A Fake'.

vincerooney 13-08-2013 13:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richc1977 (Post 35609197)
The AF stands for 'A Fake'.
hahahhaha perhaps it did stand for that!

what a WUM (wind up merchant)

OLD BOY 13-08-2013 13:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609193)
Separately, a person familiar with the situation said the group was close to agreeing a wholesale deal with cable operator Virgin Media (LBTYA.O). Any wholesale deal would increase the number of viewers watching the channels, and allow BT to charge more to advertisers

that what was on end of the Reuters article Henk
Yes, and according to the TV magazines, ESPN returns to Virgin on Saturday. Nothing on BT Sports yet, though.

DaMac 13-08-2013 13:40
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Maybe Espn will be included in xl and the 2 BT sports channels will be in a new VIP sports pack costing £5 more than it normally does

johnasimmons 13-08-2013 13:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35609206)
Yes, and according to the TV magazines, ESPN returns to Virgin on Saturday. Nothing on BT Sports yet, though.
Could be the reason why ESPN is still in the EPG

martin201002 13-08-2013 13:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35609211)
Maybe Espn will be included in xl and the 2 BT sports channels will be in a new VIP sports pack costing £5 more than it normally does
Personally I would go for that.

---------- Post added at 12:44 ---------- Previous post was at 12:43 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35609213)
Could be the reason why ESPN is still in the EPG
Looks like we will be getting ESPN back then, since that is owned by BT likelihood is we will get BT sport then.

Media Boy UK 13-08-2013 13:45
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Still no updates from any insiders from last week on BT Sports - have just seen rumours.

Some UKTV Channels will be renumbered tonight on Virgin Media*.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35608829-post640.html

*Just reporting so everyone knows and will not ask 'Where is Watch HD?''.

denphone 13-08-2013 13:46
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Its inevitable in my mind now as the board is set and the pieces are moving.

vincerooney 13-08-2013 13:51
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So if magazines know about a deal having been made why on earth have they been told but customers havent??

This sounds suspicious that it could just be a mistake and a typo??

johnasimmons 13-08-2013 13:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35609220)
So if magazines know about a deal having been made why on earth have they been told but customers havent??

This sounds suspicious that it could just be a mistake and a typo??
It's in both Radio Times and TV & Satellite Week...

Dave42 13-08-2013 13:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35609220)
So if magazines know about a deal having been made why on earth have they been told but customers havent??

This sounds suspicious that it could just be a mistake and a typo??
the first people that will know when deal done is stock market as they both on stock exchange it first place it be announced

martin201002 13-08-2013 13:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35609220)
So if magazines know about a deal having been made why on earth have they been told but customers havent??

This sounds suspicious that it could just be a mistake and a typo??
Could be a typo, it has the same channel number.

OLD BOY 13-08-2013 13:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martin201002 (Post 35609223)
Could be a typo, it has the same channel number.
It's not a 'typo'! The channels were not listed in this week's magazine but they are in next week's. Although I have only seen the TV and Satellite Week and Radio Times magazines, I expect they all say the same.

The fact that ESPN is still showing EPG information is pretty significant I think.

It indicates to me that VM have agreed in principle with BT to carry ESPN in the XL pack but are still trashing out a deal for BT Sport.

denphone 13-08-2013 13:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609222)
the first people that will know when deal done is stock market as they both on stock exchange it first place it be announced
Indeed.

Chad 13-08-2013 13:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35609211)
Maybe Espn will be included in xl and the 2 BT sports channels will be in a new VIP sports pack costing £5 more than it normally does
That would be a good compromise. ESPN still has some decent action:

The FA Cup
German Bundesliga
French Ligue 1
Europa League (Rumoured to stay on ESPN)
Major League Baseball
College Football
International Football
Australian Football League
Friday Night Fights - Boxing
DTM Racing
UFC (Replays of the events shown on BT Sports)

So if ESPN stays in XL for free Virgin customers still have access to some great sport for no extra cost. This would also allow BT to advertise BT Sport 1 & 2 heavily to Virgin customers.

Interesting.

vincerooney 13-08-2013 13:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609222)
the first people that will know when deal done is stock market as they both on stock exchange it first place it be announced
Yeah i think this is who they'd need to tell first? I can't see them coming out of the meeting room with BT and running to the phones to ensure the radio times get the information straight away

As fox mulder said in the x files "i want to believe" but i just don't see much to believe here :(

nialli 13-08-2013 14:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609189)
he has disappeared totally since his false post bt sports and SA starting on the 1st
That is not exactly what he said

---------- Post added at 13:01 ---------- Previous post was at 12:59 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by johnasimmons (Post 35609221)
It's in both Radio Times and TV & Satellite Week...
Both titles get their listings information from the Press Association, so expect almost all of the TV to carry the same info.

OLD BOY 13-08-2013 14:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609222)
the first people that will know when deal done is stock market as they both on stock exchange it first place it be announced
I am sure that when the deal is signed, the stock market will be told. If they have only agreed ESPN in principle as part of a bigger deal that has not yet been signed, then there is no reason to report it at this stage.

Dave42 13-08-2013 14:30
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35609229)
That is not exactly what he said

---------- Post added at 13:01 ---------- Previous post was at 12:59 ----------



Both titles get their listings information from the Press Association, so expect almost all of the TV to carry the same info.
sorry Niall but he did say it why is he hiding then he not been seen on here since explain that

theone2k10 13-08-2013 14:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35609211)
Maybe Espn will be included in xl and the 2 BT sports channels will be in a new VIP sports pack costing £5 more than it normally does
TVGuide.co.uk is showing ESPN listings on Saturday 17th August in the XL pack.
Might be a simple case of they haven't updated info yet though.

nstokes 13-08-2013 14:39
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I think its just they havnt updated info yet thats all. I wouldnt get to hyped up

Media Boy UK 13-08-2013 15:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35609244)
I think its just they havnt updated info yet thats all. I wouldnt get to hyped up
:clap:

In other news Virgin Media has updated the listing on TCM +1 on all V Boxes.

nialli 13-08-2013 15:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35609238)
sorry Niall but he did say it why is he hiding then he not been seen on here since explain that
The last thing he posted was less definite on Sky Atlantic's date
July 6th: Not almost, is a deal done, just having to keep quiet until they can announce it.
I believe Atlantic will possibly be arriving on the first of August with BT Sport, but if not it should be there in August some time.

vincerooney 13-08-2013 15:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35609252)
The last thing he posted was less definite on Sky Atlantic's date
July 6th: Not almost, is a deal done, just having to keep quiet until they can announce it.
I believe Atlantic will possibly be arriving on the first of August with BT Sport, but if not it should be there in August some time.
I would explode if it turned out BomberAF was actually true.

I'd explode like a bomb.

I'd even get tattooed next to my original bomberaf tattoo "bomberaf was right"

denphone 13-08-2013 15:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35609254)
I would explode if it turned out BomberAF was actually true.

I'd explode like a bomb.

I'd even get tattooed next to my original bomberaf tattoo "bomberaf was right"
Well at the moment he has done a Lord Lucan and alas we are still searching for that dear chap.

alwaysabear 13-08-2013 15:25
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35609256)
Well at the moment he has done a Lord Lucan and alas we are still searching for that dear chap.
Showing your age there old boy.;):D

denphone 13-08-2013 15:28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35609257)
Showing your age there old boy.;):D
With age comes wisdom but alas with me my working brain cells become less as the days go rolling by AB.:D;)

alwaysabear 13-08-2013 15:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35609259)
With age comes wisdom but alas with me my working brain cells become less as the days go rolling by AB.:D;)
Me to m8.

Media Boy UK 13-08-2013 15:38
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Confirmed: Media Boy insiders says 'No news' on BT Sports deal.

As of 2.30pm on August 13th my Insiders has not been told any news on the BT Sports/Virgin Media deal.

OLD BOY 13-08-2013 15:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35609244)
I think its just they havnt updated info yet thats all. I wouldnt get to hyped up
That can't be the explanation for the TV magazines. They have not been showing ESPN channel numbers for the last few weeks in respect of the CM platform.

Pubis 13-08-2013 15:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35609267)
That can't be the explanation for the TV magazines. They have not been showing ESPN channel numbers for the last few weeks in respect of the CM platform.
BomberAF strikes again! He has jobs everywhere!

OLD BOY 13-08-2013 15:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609265)
Confirmed: Media Boy insiders says 'No news' on BT Sports deal.

As of 2.30pm on August 13th my Insiders has been told any news on the BT Sports/Virgin Media deal.
No news yet, that is! The deal is close now to being finalized.

vincerooney 13-08-2013 15:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35609256)
Well at the moment he has done a Lord Lucan and alas we are still searching for that dear chap.
hahahhaa lord lucan! that has tickled me well done sir. this is keeping me cheery even though i'm in work till 8pm and i have no bundesliga football. :(

pythagoras 13-08-2013 15:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609265)
Confirmed: Media Boy insiders says 'No news' on BT Sports deal.

As of 2.30pm on August 13th my Insiders has not been told any news on the BT Sports/Virgin Media deal.
So now we have confirmation that your insiders have no news:confused:

Media Boy UK 13-08-2013 15:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pythagoras (Post 35609275)
So now we have confirmation that your insiders have no news:confused:
Due to posters like BomberAF I think I will wait until my insiders or Virgin Media confirm BT Sports as coming. All others are just rumours in my eyes.

Henkesghost 13-08-2013 16:02
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Think I'll wait until Virginmedia tells us something.

Dave42 13-08-2013 16:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35609278)
Think I'll wait until Virginmedia tells us something.
best idea

heavyside 13-08-2013 16:09
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Volume 4 of Coming Soon to Virgin TV (great job by the way, MB) seems to be full of rumours, conjecture or wishful thinking about BT Sport and Sky Atlantic but is there any more news about either Netflix or LoveFilm or, even better, both coming to Virgin Media? Both of these were rumoured as being looked at as possible apps. My personal wish-list would contain all of the above.

theone2k10 13-08-2013 16:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35609278)
Think I'll wait until Virginmedia tells us something.
I 'll wait until it appears on the EPG VM have a habit of saying one thing then doing another lol :D

Media Boy UK 13-08-2013 16:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 35609281)
Volume 4 of Coming Soon to Virgin TV (great job by the way, MB) seems to be full of rumours, conjecture or wishful thinking about BT Sport and Sky Atlantic but is there any more news about either Netflix or LoveFilm or, even better, both coming to Virgin Media? Both of these were rumoured as being looked at as possible apps. My personal wish-list would contain all of the above.
A) Not all been 'rumours, conjecture or wishful thinking about BT Sport and Sky Atlantic'.

I did confirm some UKTV Channels are set to be renumbered tonight.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...some-uktv.html

B) I have not seen any real update on Netflix or LoveFilm in months.

OLD BOY 13-08-2013 16:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pubis (Post 35609269)
BomberAF strikes again! He has jobs everywhere!
What are you on about? I have simply reported that the TV magazines have re-introduced the VM channel numbers from next Saturday. You can look for yourself if you don't believe me.

Given that VM have not removed ESPN from the listings, this is all adding up, don't you think?

You will see what is happening anyway in the next few days so no point in arguing!

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609285)
A) Not all been 'rumours, conjecture or wishful thinking about BT Sport and Sky Atlantic'.

I did confirm some UKTV Channels are set to be renumbered tonight.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...some-uktv.html

B) I have not seen any real update on Netflix or LoveFilm in months.
Also, to be fair, the media have been reporting on BT Sport and Sky Atlantic, so it is not all 'rumours, conjecture or wishful thinking' although some posts have gone off at a bit of a tangent at times.

I think that is fine, but I do object to people posting what they would 'like to see' as 'fact' with absolutely no source information. Time shows them up again and again but still we get sucked in.

MatthewEastaugh 13-08-2013 16:44
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
I remember reading in one of the newspaper TV listings magazines last week that they had issues with supply of BT Sports listings, and as such they weren't able to be included that week. I think it's more likely to be somehow related to that, to be honest.

Not to say I don't think that BT Sports will be on Virgin in the near future. Just that I don't think it's connected to this.

OLD BOY 13-08-2013 16:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MatthewEastaugh (Post 35609294)
I remember reading in one of the newspaper TV listings magazines last week that they had issues with supply of BT Sports listings, and as such they weren't able to be included that week. I think it's more likely to be somehow related to that, to be honest.

Not to say I don't think that BT Sports will be on Virgin in the near future. Just that I don't think it's connected to this.
I don't see how this relates to TV and Satellite Week re-introducing the VM channel numbers for ESPN.

I am a bit surprised to read what you've said though, because the BT Sport listings have been available for all the mainstream TV magazines. Maybe some of the mags that are free with the newspapers have earlier deadlines.

Pubis 13-08-2013 17:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35609291)
What are you on about? I have simply reported that the TV magazines have re-introduced the VM channel numbers from next Saturday. You can look for yourself if you don't believe me.

Given that VM have not removed ESPN from the listings, this is all adding up, don't you think?

You will see what is happening anyway in the next few days so no point in arguing!
I was joking Old Boy, suggesting it was BomberAF putting the listings back in the magazines in a continued effort to keep confusing people!

I wasn't arguing at all!

muppetman11 13-08-2013 17:50
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609277)
Due to posters like BomberAF I think I will wait until my insiders or Virgin Media confirm BT Sports as coming. All others are just rumours in my eyes.
Probably advisable there's far too many people who skim the forums for info and post like they have inside info ;)

This forum has it all magazine/newspaper listings , employees being told to no longer advertise things as exclusive , sources in both camps quite frankly its a must read every day it's certainly the best form of comedy I've seen. :D

Doug P 13-08-2013 17:54
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
I posted yonks ago MB is the best value info on here and it has proved so again...

MalteseFalcon 13-08-2013 18:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
To be honest, I love watching this thread. The bitching about Virgin and BT is more entertaining than listening to all the drama in my family. Roll on September 7, when my relative goes home. Coming on 22nd for her birthday, so in a way I'm hoping that BT Sports doesn't come til after September 7th so I have something to look forward to every day.

vincerooney 13-08-2013 18:07
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pubis (Post 35609303)
I was joking Old Boy, suggesting it was BomberAF putting the listings back in the magazines in a continued effort to keep confusing people!

I wasn't arguing at all!
aye it was just a humorous joke which we've been doing all day to be honest! pubis didnt mean any offence. Check all the bomberAF related jokes we've been making!

As i said if it turns out bomberAF was right all along i'll gladly be tattooed or at least write his name on my backside in biro.

media boy- good work as always probably a good strategy too. too many emotions at the moment! i'm emotional off the lack of bundesliga. if someone told me i could watch Monchengladbach v Hannover 96 on saturday i would hug them so much and pretty much cry openly in front of you all.

cupcakes aka dd 13-08-2013 18:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
I'm hoping 5.1 sound is coming to BBC1 HD soon.

Nelgy 13-08-2013 18:18
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
MB some news is better than no news. Unlike yourself others just post for the sake of self interest. I for 1 look out for your posts

Mad Max 13-08-2013 18:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Check all the bomberAF related jokes we've been making!
Boom! Boom!..............:naughty:

thegrid 13-08-2013 18:20
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Afternoon all, hope you're all well. What have I missed?

nstokes 13-08-2013 18:23
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609250)
:clap:

In other news Virgin Media has updated the listing on TCM +1 on all V Boxes.
Thanks MB

Quote:
Originally Posted by cupcakes aka dd (Post 35609334)
I'm hoping 5.1 sound is coming to BBC1 HD soon.
Me too and BBC 2 HD. Top Gear wasnt the same without the 5.1 i was used to on BBC HD

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35609341)
Boom! Boom!..............:naughty:
Maybe he is one of them bombs we all talk about for a while, who thinks he will feature on front page of every paper :D

vincerooney 13-08-2013 18:27
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35609341)
Boom! Boom!..............:naughty:
haha bomberAF has become a legend of this thread due to his antics. godbless bomberAF!

denphone 13-08-2013 18:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thegrid (Post 35609342)
Afternoon all, hope you're all well. What have I missed?
Nothing my dear chap so you can pop off for a pint down the pub as we will keep you informed by pigeon post.:)

colin25 13-08-2013 18:36
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35609346)
Nothing my dear chap so you can pop off for a pint down the pub as we will keep you informed by pigeon post.:)
Or as we call it normally, Virgin comms

Of course sky has eagles, that soar and hunt the pigeons

I wonder what is for dinner tonight? :D

Media Boy UK 13-08-2013 18:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
BT and Virgin Media independently confirmed that they are still in discussions with each other about the BT Sport channels.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01f0yhd or
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=1559

Info from DS Forum and You and Yours.

denphone 13-08-2013 18:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by colin25 (Post 35609348)
Or as we call it normally, Virgin comms

Of course sky has eagles, that soar and hunt the pigeons

I wonder what is for dinner tonight? :D
For those who constantly misbehave l am afraid its iffits for you and Mr Stokes.:D

nstokes 13-08-2013 18:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35609357)
For those who constantly misbehave l am afraid its iffits for you and Mr Stokes.:D
And what have i done this time?

denphone 13-08-2013 18:52
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nstokes (Post 35609360)
And what have i done this time?
Its what you are going to do come the weekend dear chap and theres no wiggling out of it.:D

vincerooney 13-08-2013 18:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
This is going to the wire with these talks... when will they give up? or is it a big conspiracy and its already sorted?

i hate how its all about getting it sorted before the premier league starts.

last week the bundesliga started. the greatest football league in the world. :(

Henkesghost 13-08-2013 19:00
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35609366)
This is going to the wire with these talks... when will they give up? or is it a big conspiracy and its already sorted?

i hate how its all about getting it sorted before the premier league starts.

last week the bundesliga started. the greatest football league in the world. :(
By 12:30 Saturday Aberdeen v Celtic. Don't make me break the law Virgin :(

nstokes 13-08-2013 19:15
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35609365)
Its what you are going to do come the weekend dear chap and theres no wiggling out of it.:D
No i wont as BT Sport ont be on VM by weekend. You will be waiting a long time

Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35609366)
This is going to the wire with these talks... when will they give up? or is it a big conspiracy and its already sorted?

i hate how its all about getting it sorted before the premier league starts.

last week the bundesliga started. the greatest football league in the world. :(
I think EPL is best in leauge

johnasimmons 13-08-2013 19:21
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nialli (Post 35609229)
That is not exactly what he said

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Both titles get their listings information from the Press Association, so expect almost all of the TV to carry the same info.
:tu::tu::tu::tu:

---------- Post added at 18:21 ---------- Previous post was at 18:19 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35609349)
BT and Virgin Media independently confirmed that they are still in discussions with each other about the BT Sport channels.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01f0yhd or
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=1559

Info from DS Forum and You and Yours.
:tu::tu::tu::tu:

Henkesghost 13-08-2013 19:30
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1_6F-nCaw

Arthurgray50@blu 13-08-2013 19:41
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
I spoke with a secretary from the CEO's office this morning, and this is the result.

VM are trying to tget BT Sport free, to cusromers on the XL pakage. So that we do not have to pay any extra - this is what the stumbling is.

I said to them that in the end we will be paying for it, l said that over the last 18 months our prices have gone up three times compared to ONCE a year for Sky, she apologised for this. But still insisted that when they are disappointed that its not on despite talks.

So l wouldn't hold your breath about Saturday, l am bitterly disappointed

trevrpb 13-08-2013 19:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35609398)

I spoke with a secretary from the CEO's office this morning, and this is the result.
...and if any 'Secretary' spoke about ongoing negotiations that could be deemed share price sensitive' that Secretary is very likely to be sacked very soon...they would know they couldnt talk about it, even if they knew anything. A Secretary even those within a CEO's office is unlikely to know anything about what is going on in negotiations..they would not be sitting at the negotiation table.

You just wont give up.

Arthurgray50@blu 13-08-2013 20:10
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
Trevrpb, no they called me, from the CEO's office and l should know it was the same lady as last week.

And No l won't give up, what members don't realise is - especially, if you are not football fans. The Premier League is the biggest competition in the world and what is not on SSs, then l will watch it on BT - whether its VM or Sky.

In the end its US that will end up paying for it.

carmad 13-08-2013 20:28
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.
 
ESPN/HD full listings are definitely back in the TV & Satellite Week 17th to 23rd August issue.


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