Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Hope to soon. But it on an DNP order.

---------- Post added at 11:44 ---------- Previous post was at 11:39 ----------

Some Virgin viewer PM me on Friday night with the following

Thanks for info but the Sky Sports HD will launch sometime after May.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

hahah i am anyway as its a monday den so i'm easily displeased today...

lets hope MB can pull some news out of the blue this week to put me in a better mood! :cool:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Forces TV to launch next Monday?

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...3&postcount=24

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

What a star - as soon as you asked Vince MB provides the good news you're longing for :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

That why I am here for...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I would not think the hard working boys and girls in the Forces will think a forces channel launching will be "scraping the barrel."

Even if a one hour looping advert means more people enlist and make the jobs of the current service personnel slightly "easier", I am sure they will be pleased VM are "scraping the barrel."

Rant over.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I wonder if they will show repeats, I'd love to see that England Germany match from Christmas Day during the Great War..

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Is there any point in sky keeping sky 3D and sky one +1 and pick+1 and so on exclusive. Just can't see people signing up now just to watch sky 3d or pick +1. Is sky 3D on basic deal or is on another pack?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Not that i know off but there is talk about more services coming such as Amazon prime so maybe VM will strike a deal once they have other providers onboard.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Yes, a collections package including a number of streaming services would be good. I would expect the additional material of the ITV Player that we don't currently get to be part of that.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

At no point did I criticise the "hard working boys and girls in the forces" so please do not try and twist my words harry. I don't know why you inserted that in over a point about the merits of a channel.

A one hour looping advert for one hour a day is scrapping the barrel in terms of being an appropriate channel as far as I'm concerned. If that's what the channel will be. We don't know yet.

"I'm not wanting to join the army...hang on a 1 hour looping advert... I'll join the army".

I have respect for our military friends so please don't try to suggest otherwise by your wording. I don't have respect for pointless channels which no one will ever find or watch

Handsome regards

Gary Neville

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Scrapping barrels can be quite lucrative... :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Ha! Gary Neville. Right up the Gary Neville.

Did you ever read "The Secret Diary of Gary Neville, aged 29 and 3/4?

It is here (http://vgd.no/sport/fotball-premier-.../tema/589529//) and even though it is very old, it still makes me laugh.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Well said Vince.

He has described previous similar behaviour as "bringing spirit to the forum" and "putting forward an opposing point of view" in the past. Make of that what you will...

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

:LOL: to the Gary Neville reference:)

At no point did I say you were criticizing the forces or their personnel. Quite how I have twisted your words evades me, perhaps you can explain how I have?

I just feel that those in the services will find the channel useful and will not think VM are "scraping the barrel."

You have every right to think VM are scraping the barrel, but I don't think they are and I am sure all the serving personnel, ex-personnel and their families wont think so either. I am happy to be corrected on this point.

You are right, we don't know what the channel will be yet, so I can not figure out why you would criticize it before it's launch.

I struggle to see how a channel aimed at helping boost morale or figures in the armed forces can be classed as pointless though.

"Hm, I am not sure if I want to join the Army. I know, before I make an appointment at my local recruitment centre and waste their time, I will just watch this handy one hour video to see if it helps make my mind up first. If it does not I can still go down the recruitment centre after anyway"

I have no major problems with you thinking the channel is scraping the barrel, I just think many people will not think it is scraping the barrel.

I am happy to agree to disagree if you are?

Handsome Regards

Harry Redknapp

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Indeed "where there's muck, there's brass" is an old Yorkshire Saying :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

And where there's brass, there's metal. Which is why it's far more lucrative to be scrapping barrels than scraping them. :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Does anyone have a 4K tele?

I was looking at them in the shop yesterday....and yes the picture does look amazing.

Will VM be pioneers, or do you think they will just secure 4K content as it comes available from third parties..e.g Sky?

Just curious on everyone's thoughts on the new technology and the part VM plays.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I've got money burning a hole in my pocket for a 4K TV. However it can keep burning until HDMI 2.0 is ratified and included in a new TV rather than promised as a later add-on, even if it's free.

If 4K is going to have acceptable refresh rates, we'll also need a new generation of boxes with HDMI 2.0 too. So VM I would predict a whole new VIP++ tier where people are willing to pay not only for the content, but a new TiVo model too. This would have to be cloud-based as no hard drive in the world would be big enough. :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I will also be holding off to buy a 4K tv until the problems have been ironed out :)

VM must be thinking about the things you have higlighted though or they may get left behind :td:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Let play 'Take your pick'

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...l-numbers.html

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I hear edited highlights are to be shown on Dave shortly - no HD option I'm afraid.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

You'd need a new box anyway. The current boxes can't decode 4K resolution.

(Why is this in the CSTVT thread???)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

The new Panasonic ultra HD sets have 1 hdmi 2.0 connection, if there was someway of getting native 4k content onto them I'd have had one already, $ly are rumoured to be close to testing broadcast of 4k content but as been said don't be thinking of 4k coming to VM anytime in the next few years given a new box would need to be launched.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

i would like a 4k tv but need a price at 800 pound for a samsung and 55".may be next year

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Fair point. My apologies. I shouldn't have responded. :erm:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Been confirmed tonight nothing is set to happen this week.

Also been give more confirmed info on that DNP order.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Well, one thing we do know, VM won't risk launching the channels just before or during the World Cup just in case anything does go wrong. (World Cup is from Thursday June 12 to Sunday July 13.) If after May then that only leaves one week in June, w/c Monday 2.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

hope not to long before DNP order is lifted

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

By August.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

oh could be a while yet then look forward to hearing what it is

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Oh well everyone can enjoy a great summer of sport, all in HD for free on ITV and BBC in the interim. The World Cup, Wimbledon and the Commonwealth Games will keep me way too busy to watch the likes of Fish O' Mania and Badminton on SKY Sports 3 & 4 over the next 10 weeks :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Confirmed: This is not BFBS TV, but the news and current affairs channel that also aims to help families and forces personnel to keep in touch.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

So it's coming soon then?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

In geological terms - yes :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

If that's the case then all of us will have gone the way of the dodo.;):D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

My source has said a EPG shuffle is coming soon.
Wonder if this has anything to do with Skysports hd channel launches.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Well, Forces TV has to go SOMEWHERE I suppose ;):D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Hope so, theone. It makes sense to have similar channels together.

Be good if they could put the HD channels first too. I think a lot of people are wanting this.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Hopefully they will do a HD swap as well.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I wish they would, though I'd leave BBC ONE HD and ITV HD alone given they don't have regional's yet for those HD channels

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

yes a HD swap would be very good indeed

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I bet it has! Went to dinner last night with various people, including my source. He claimed to know nothing about the missing Sky HD channels, like he did with BT Sport- just made a joke about it as he knows I'm not into sport. Looks to me like these channel launch dates have been subject to an embargo agreement, like the launch of BT Sport (probably down to Sky, but this is just conjecture on my part).

LOL :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Can everyone stop PM me to ask me to reveal what is that DNP order.

Thanks Media Boy HQ.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Well, you shouldn't keep teasing them, MB!;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Greetings all friends. You'll be pleased to know my work has upgraded our internet browser from the discontinued IE6 to IE8. Though this makes little to no difference to you it makes it far smoother to chat utter rubbish to you all....

haha i love how people have tried to PM MB for the inside info. I've never done that regardless of how desperate i was for it whilst bored in my mums boxroom bedroom....

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Of course people are going to be interested when MB says he has a DNP order.
It would be best not to mention anything at all until it can be confirmed.

I'm not having a go or being rude...but it's obvious the interest it would cause.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I want to reveal but cant due to things out of my hands.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

You could always "accidently" post it :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

MB cannot do that Sir.;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I'm inclined to agree with you. I know there may be a few enthusiasts who would be grateful to hear that you've got news but can't reveal it, but I'm sure most people would only prefer the actual news to be posted when you are allowed to.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Unless MB actually works for VM and there is a possibility of facing the sack...then I don't see why not?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

If only things were as simple as that UC.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

But this forum is set up to share information. If we have it we should share. That's what we all come here to talk about.

Saying we have info but cannot reveal is defeating the object of this forum.

It sounds like i'm having a rant...but i'm not lol

I've been reading this forum for a very long time I and enjoy all the chat, banter and info that comes from it. I certainly don't want to make any enemies, but just putting a few of my thoughts across....nothing malicious i promise. I will put myself in the sin bin for a little while for questioning MB lol

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

l agree with so many of your comments UC but if MB says there is a DNP order then he cannot post it until given the say so but theres nothing wrong with us speculating on the matter.:)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Sorry if it sounded like I was having a go, Den...I wasn't. :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

But then we come back to vanity (or is it ego), if he can't post something, what can possibly be gained by telling everyone he know's something they don't?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I agree we don't gain anything.

I don't want to put MB down because I know of the hard work he puts in and the info he gives out is normally spot on.

I just think to stop people getting on his back and possibly getting annoyed, the DNP Orders shouldnt be mentioned.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MB!! :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Because MB being a nice guy likes to keep members updated and l see nothing wrong with that.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Some people can read into it differently, Den.
They may think MB is trying to be popular, trying to stick two fingers up by saying he knows something they don't.

That's not how I feel, but I can see how it can be interpretted like that.

I think MB and the others on here like yourself, who provide the info for us, do an amazing job. This forum used to be full of people, just dont want to see it slide downhill because there is info out there that cannot be posted.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

l think it reminds me a bit of when a government introduces a new policy and as like all new policies it never seems to please everybody and there's nowt MB can do about that.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Without making it binding on MB, could we do a poll on the subject? If most people did want DNA notifications posted, this would give ammunition to MB who could cite the poll in response to any criticisms.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

This could be a good idea, MB could certainly shut up some people who question him hahaha.

I have a mixed view on DNP Orders. On one hand there is a little buzz of excitement as something new could be on the way, and on the other hand a little disappointment as we won't find out until anything is confirmed.

Before we go completely off topic or get told off....I can't wait for Sports HD to arrive, hopefully for the Monaco Grand Prix ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Nothing is set to happen in May.

Next confirmed channel launch will be STV Glasgow on June 2nd.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Damn....guess it will be a June launch then.

MB, do you have any news on the regional BBC HD versions?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

More Sky Sports HD Channels will launch by August.

As of March 2014 the regional BBC HD Channels has still to get approved by the BBC Trust.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Yes, I would like to know when all the BBC regions are going HD as it is a pain the backside to change to SD after watching the national news.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Same here:mad:

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

A pretty broad time-frame then ;)

Does your new DNP Order refer to any new channels coming to VM?

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Typing in 101 at the end of the national news in HD to the London regional news isn't much effort, having the local London region in HD is hardly worth the effort

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

+1

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BBC reveal Commonwealth Games 2014 from Glasgow info.

From July 23rd to until August 3rd:
-BBC Three and BBC Three HD will broadcast from 9am everyday until August 3rd.
-Viewers will also have the choice of up to seven extra streams on BBC Red Button (depending on your receiver).
-while those with BBC Connected Red Button will have access to up to 17 streams.

---------- Post added at 16:01 ---------- Previous post was at 15:57 ----------

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/commonw...games/27485146

---------- Post added at 16:21 ---------- Previous post was at 16:01 ----------

More info:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/cwg/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

So, if the theory goes that VM won't launch any new channels whilst significant sporting events are occurring for fear of something untoward occurring (minimal likelihood but massive PR problem if it does, who won't forget ITV HD's Tic-Tacs fiasco?) then we have:
- World Cup: Thursday June 12-Sunday July 13
- Wimbledon: Tuesday June 24-Monday July 7
- Commonwealth Games July 23-Sunday August 3
This would suggest to me dates of w/c 2 June or w/c 14 July for the remaining for Sky Sports HD channels to launch.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Well that is 'By August'.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Indeed, just speculating as to "when" before August they may launch! :)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

MB, do you have the exact date as a DNP? Or are you in the dark like the rest of us ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

info I have seen has not been posted online yet.

No more Q&A.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

when MB can say he will UC ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I think UC was jesting. :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

was just reminding him that MB will say when he can :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

hahaha, sorry :D

I just can't break MB, he is tough! lol

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

you have to wait like the rest of us ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I cant wait till the sky sports channels are available on ipad can watch the cricket without my wife whinging at me.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I just PMd him some Bitcoins and he told all! ;)

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

That news to me. Noone has PM since 3pm today.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Unless she wants to go on the ipad:D or you are watching it in bed lol

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Yeah, would be typical that.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

May List update - May 20th update.

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

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

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media or Smallworld News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media or Smallworld ===
???. ??th. (Put channel here) is having an freeview to all (Put package info here) ?? package on Virgin Channel ??? right now until 6am on (Put end date here).

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

=== Summer ===
-Sky Sports 3 HD will launch on Virgin Channel (TBC).
-Sky Sports 4 HD will launch on Virgin Channel (TBC)
-Sky Sports F1 HD will launch on Virgin Channel (TBC).
-Virgin insider has confirm that Virgin Media will move some Sports Channels to new channel numbers.

=== June ===
2nd. STV to launch STV Glasgow on Virgin Channel 159 (STV West areas only.)
2nd. Smallworld Cable has confirmed that they will do 'scheduled maintenance' on June 2nd. Work has been scheduled for Monday 02/06/14 between 11:30pm and 6:00am the next day. (Only in Dreghorn, Carlisle, Irvine, Kilmarnock, Lancaster, Morecambe and Troon areas.)

=== July ===
23rd. The BBC to broadcast BBC Three from 9am to 4am for Commonwealth Games from today on Virgin Channel 106 and Smallworld Channel 905.
23rd. The BBC to broadcast BBC Three HD from 9am to 4am for Commonwealth Games from today on Virgin Channel 163 and Smallworld Channel 118.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 2 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 3 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 4 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 5 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 6 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an extra Red Button 7 stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.
23rd. The BBC launch an Red Button HD stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC.

=== August ===
3rd. The BBC to cut hours of BBC Three back to 7pm from today on Virgin Channel 106 and Smallworld Channel 905.
3rd. The BBC to cut hours of BBC Three HD back to 7pm from today on Virgin Channel 163 and Smallworld Channel 118.
3rd. The BBC to close all extra Red Button streams for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channels TBC today.
3rd. The BBC to close an Red Button HD stream for Commonwealth Games on Virgin Channel TBC today.

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

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

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

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

=== By 2015 ===
ITV to launch ITVBe on Virgin Media and Smallworld.

=== Autumn 2015 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media and Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media and Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Virgin Media and Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add an extra hour per day (to 8pm) to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media and Smallworld subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Bristol hope to launch sometime in 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch in Summer 2014 on Virgin Channel 159.
-Notts TV has confirmed that they are in talks with Virgin Media
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV Channels may also launch on Smallworld in some areas.

=== Unknown dates ===
-[COLOR=green]Virgin Media has confirmed that both Sky Sports News HD and Sky News HD will launch soon on Virgin Media.
-Media Boy HQ has seen info that says an TV Channel is set to be close by it owner on Virgin Media.
-Rumours has reappeared that Sky to close Sky Livingit and Sky Livingit +1.
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.
-Virgin Media may renumber all of the Smallworld channel numbers.

=== May launch in 2014? ===
Last Updated May 13th 2014.

Here is a list of channels that may launch in 2014 on Virgin Media.

The following is base on Information I have been given over the past two weeks by my sources (All info was right on April 22nd):

Note: Some Channels names was given out by other posters.

Own by A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting):
-CI HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-HISTORY HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

Own by All Around the World Productions:
-Clubland TV

Own by British Sky Broadcasting:
-Pick +1*
-Sky1 +1 (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).*
-Sky News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now - DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).*
-Sky Sports F1 HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).*
-Sky Sports 3 HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).*
-Sky Sports 4 HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).*
-Sky Sports News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now - DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).*

Own by CSC Media Group:
-Bliss
-Chart Show TV
-Scuzz

Own by Disney-ABC Television Group:
-Disney Channel HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).**
-Disney Junior HD**
-Disney XD HD**

Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc):
-ITVBe (Been confirmed by ITV)

Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels [21st Century Fox]):
-Nat Wild HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

Own by Sony Pictures Television:
-More>Movies
-Movies 4 Men (Broadcasts in Smallworld areas right now).
-Sony Movie Channel

Own by Universal Networks International:
-Universal Channel HD (Info from theone2k10)

Own by Viacom International Media Networks (Europe):
-MTV CLASSIC (Broadcasts in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now).

Other Broadcasters:
-Ginx HD
-Movie Max (For On Demand or TiVo)?
-Pulse (Told by sources it some 'Tech Channel')
-Local TV Channels:

-STV Glasgow (Launching June 2nd 2014), Made in Bristol and Made in Leeds (Both launching in Spring 2014) has been confirmed as coming to Virgin.
-With Bay TV Liverpool saying they will also appear on Virgin in 2014.

*My sources thinks that Sky Channels will be added in one go.
**My sources says Spring 2014 launch.

Before you ask:

Q: WHEN WILL THEY LAUNCH?
A: No launch dates was given bar Disney HD Channels my sources say Spring 2014. Rumour on the web say more Sky Channels may launch on Virgin Media say Summer 2014.

Q: WHY HAVE YOU PUT 'MAY' LAUNCH FOR?
A: The list I have posted today is just list of channels that may launch in 2014. Until I get info on the following:

-An launch date.
-Channel number and package news.

Q: WHAT IS 'PULSE'?
A: Media Boy HQ do not have any more info on Pulse at time of posting. My sources has only confirmed that it will be an TV Channel not Pulse Radio.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

=== Channels ONLY in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on April 9th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON SMALLWORLD CABLE OR UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Entertainment:
-Sky1 +1*
-MTV +1*

Documentaries:
-History HD**
-Nat Geo Wild HD**
-CI HD**

Lifestyle:
-Travel Channel +1*
-Food Network +1*
-Fashion TV**

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

Music:
-MTV Classic***
-Channel AKA*
-Now Music*

News:
-Sky News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD**

Specialist:
-EWTN**

Radio:
-UCB Ireland**

*Only in Smallworld areas.
**Only in UPC Ireland areas.
***Only in both Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
Full list now at: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...adcasters.html

This part of list has now moved to my blog - follow link.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
Follow Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
Follow Smallworld Fibre on ''twitter'' here - https://twitter.com/smallworldfibre
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated May 13th 2014.

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

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN SMALLWORLD AREAS' AND 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media, Smallworld and UPC Ireland are now ALL own by Liberty Global.

Q: WILL WE NEED TO WAIT UNTIL AUGUST TO GET MORE SKY SPORTS HD CHANNELS ON VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Well both Sky Sports 1 HD and Sky Sports 2 HD did launch on August 2nd 2010.

Q: WHERE WILL THEY BROADCAST?
A: As of May 12th no confirmed news. See my blog for my views: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...ike-major.html

Q: WHEN WILL SKY SPORTS HD AND SKY NEWS HD LAUNCH?
A: Again no confirmed news but base on past Sky Basic HD channel launches we may not get them until April 2015.[/QUOTE]

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''MTV CLASSIC'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: MTV CLASSIC and Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on May 20th 2014.

Next update: June 2nd - unless:

A) If Virgin Media are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV or Smallworld areas.
B) If Virgin Media are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about in Virgin TV or Smallworld areas.
C) If Virgin Media are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV or Smallworld areas.

Why update today for? Adding info on the deal Virgin Media signed with Sky.

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Damn, I think my scroll wheel's worn out...

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Perhaps there should also be a DNP order on DNP orders, at least that would bring an end to the "I know something you don't know" speculation.

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Na na na na naaaaaa:p:

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virgin twitter account saying early summer for sport 3-4 f1 HD

Virgin Media ‏@virginmedia 11h
In case you missed it, Sky F1 in HD and a whole lot more on it's way... http://goo.gl/eVFjSS
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blue6666661 ‏@blue6666661 4h
@virginmedia yes, we know, but what we want to know is when are launching.waiting to long dam it.
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Virgin Media ‏@virginmedia 55m
@blue6666661 It should be happening in the summer, we don't have a definite date right now :) MC
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

I'm sure that MB is too much of a gentleman to break the embargo. Besides, posting without permission as you suggest would be the quickest way to ensure that MB is no longer kept in the loop ;)

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Indeed :D

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Thanks for posting.

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Confirmed: Forces TV to launch on Virgin Media.

Media Boy HQ has just found the following web site http://forces.tv/

Media Boy HQ has not seen any info on when Forces TV will launch or they Virgin Channel number - but DS Forum is reporting that they are testing on Virgin Media and Sky right now.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Interesting, so the same organisation as BFBS.

http://www.ssvc.com/

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Morning all,

With the news of Sky Sports HD plus the 2 news channels coming soon, I am surprised VM havent pushed harder for Sky 3D.

I remember reading that VM was trying to push it more, with more 3D on-demand content coming.

Or maybe they have and we just don't know about it lol

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Sky probably did not want to do a deal with Virgin regarding their 3D channel UC.

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That's a shame, it would be a good acquisition for VM. Before I left Sky about 4years ago, they were adding more and more content onto the channel.

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3D has still remained a niche product and l cannot see this changing UC as apart from Sky many others have either withdrawn from it or simply are not interested in it anymore.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 2
 

Yeah I still think there is not a buy in to 3D unlike HD and 4k, certainly think it will be a time but only when the technology improves to the extent you dont need the glasses. Out of interest are we the only country that has a dedicated 3D channel or do others countries have one