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Media Boy UK 03-12-2013 15:42
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Virgin Media Playlist has been added to Virgin Channel 309.

Media Boy UK 03-12-2013 15:53
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35651811)
No. Proposals for that will be sent to the BBC Trust in January.
Has the BBC confirmed the December 10th launch date yet?

Date was given to me by an Virgin insider I know.

Just seen the following over on the new look DS Forum.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...1&postcount=21

Doogie Howser 03-12-2013 15:57
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35651919)
Virgin Media Playlist has been added to Virgin Channel 309.
Media Boy - How dare you post what is coming to Virgin TV in a forum called "Coming soon to Virgin TV" where everyone is dead set on arguing with each other?

What on earth do you think you are doing?

theone2k10 03-12-2013 16:15
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Looks like Style stops broadcasting from December 9th as on EPG guide it says programmes no longer available.
Also says same on Sky EPG.

Media Boy UK 03-12-2013 16:16
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35651927)
Looks like Style stops broadcasting from December 9th as on EPG guide it says programmes no longer available.
Also says same on Sky EPG.
That maybe why E! +1 is now testing on Sky for.

theone2k10 03-12-2013 16:17
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35651928)
That maybe why E! +1 is now testing on Sky for.
Also Nick JNR has changed to Nick JNR XMAS.

Media Boy UK 03-12-2013 16:17
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35651929)
Also Nick JNR has changed to Nick JNR XMAS.
Seen that on December 1st but thanks for info.

ocav 03-12-2013 16:22
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35651927)
Looks like Style stops broadcasting from December 9th as on EPG guide it says programmes no longer available.
Also says same on Sky EPG.
Well this will suggest if E!+1 launches then we will get it! You never know it could move on the EPG signifying new carriage deal possibly bringing Universal HD!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35651923)
Has the BBC confirmed the December 10th launch date yet?

Date was given to me by an Virgin insider I know.

Just seen the following over on the new look DS Forum.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...1&postcount=21
Nothing confirmed by BBC but that links shows a positive on the 10th December launch, this is also the time that the new Freeview Muxes become available to more than 50% of the country so very likely the 10th is the launch date.

harry_hitch 03-12-2013 16:26
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35651900)
But you can't prophesy the future simply by looking at the past, Dave. Things may stay the same for a long period, and suddenly there's a step change. The tectonic plates are moving and it's only a matter of time before the big change comes. You have not quoted any actual evidence for what you think may happen, only what's happened in the past.

This old world doesn't stay the same for long, and as time goes on, things seem to change more rapidly. The more ways there are to view the programmes on Sky Atlantic, the less likely it is that continuing to deny Virgin Media access makes any sense. They may as well make money out of it. That is what really motivates Sky.

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I remain pretty damn sure that it's coming, just as Dave is convinced that it's not! I think people are making too much of this issue. This is a speculative thread, after all. Nothing's that positive until it's confirmed, and it's confirmed when it arrives.
Based on your description of "actual evidence" all he or anyone else needs is a media report in which someone suggests in a positive manner that Sky and VM are not in talks about Sky Atlantic.:rolleyes:

I am not suggesting he or anyone else finds one, there are probably many reports out there. If he or anyone could be bothered to do that, he or anyone else would be using a speculative report with no basis in fact, not "actual evidence."

Media Boy UK 03-12-2013 16:27
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35651932)
Well this will suggest if E!+1 launches then we will get it! You never know it could move on the EPG signifying new carriage deal possibly bringing Universal HD!.
I think Virgin need an new deal with NBC Universal to carry E! +1 (Also E! HD and Universal HD)

Style has only been on Virgin Media since March 6th 2013.

denphone 03-12-2013 16:27
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35651929)
Also Nick JNR has changed to Nick JNR XMAS.
Oh no not another one.:rolleyes:

Mad Max 03-12-2013 18:46
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustaBloke (Post 35651917)
Why do you remain pretty damn sure? Where is the fabled second article on Broadcast? Nobody else can find it. Where are the Sunday Telegraph or maybe Daily Telegraph articles? Give us a link.

You're right, this is a speculative thread. The reason people are as you claim 'making too much of this' is that you were not presenting your posts as speculation as everyone else does, you were stating them to be fact and dismissing opposing views as nonsense.
This.....:tu:

Stephen 04-12-2013 00:11
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Guys remember this thread is chat about 'Coming Soon' to VM.

Not other broadcasters or online services!

DJ-SWITCH 04-12-2013 02:14
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
BBC THREE HD 163
BBC FOUR HD 164
BBC NEWS HD 604
Cbbc HD 710
Ceebies HD ch 711

Now on the EPG

paultrademark 04-12-2013 02:26
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/3782/o02g.jpg

Media Boy UK 04-12-2013 02:28
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35652091)
BBC THREE HD 163
BBC FOUR HD 164
BBC NEWS HD 604
Cbbc HD 710
Ceebies HD ch 711

Now on the EPG
DS Forum says that Channels set to launch on December 10th.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=908

---------- Post added at 01:28 ---------- Previous post was at 01:26 ----------

Where will BBC ALBA go now?

TV Anywhere did report that BBC ALBA was set to move to Virgin Channel 164.

DJ-SWITCH 04-12-2013 02:34
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35652094)
DS Forum says that Channels set to launch on December 10th.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=908

---------- Post added at 01:28 ---------- Previous post was at 01:26 ----------

Where will BBC ALBA go now?

TV Anywhere did report that BBC ALBA was set to move to Virgin Channel 164.
BBC ALBA mite go 161
BBC TWO HD 162

ocav 04-12-2013 03:34
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35652096)
BBC ALBA mite go 161
BBC TWO HD 162
Or the other way round, BBC Two HD was reported for 161!

denphone 04-12-2013 07:25
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35652091)
BBC THREE HD 163
BBC FOUR HD 164
BBC NEWS HD 604
Cbbc HD 710
Ceebies HD ch 711

Now on the EPG
Excellent news and now all we need is the Holy Grail and we will be happy.

Parlyboy 04-12-2013 07:41
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35652109)
Excellent news and now all we need is the Holy Grail and we will be happy.
Sky Sports News right?

gemma307 04-12-2013 07:47
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35652109)
Excellent news and now all we need is the Holy Grail and we will be happy.
What Bid up +1 ?

denphone 04-12-2013 07:54
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Parlyboy (Post 35652110)
Sky Sports News right?
Try again Sir.:nono:

---------- Post added at 06:54 ---------- Previous post was at 06:53 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by gemma307 (Post 35652111)
What Bid up +1 ?
Oh dear we don't want another shopping channel do we?.:)

andy_m 04-12-2013 08:41
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Deary me! Den's referring to Argos TV, although I understand that Argos are paying hardball.

Horizon 04-12-2013 10:29
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35652094)
DS Forum says that Channels set to launch on December 10th.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=908

---------- Post added at 01:28 ---------- Previous post was at 01:26 ----------

Where will BBC ALBA go now?

TV Anywhere did report that BBC ALBA was set to move to Virgin Channel 164.
It did, but if my suspicions are correct, we'll then have non-official confirmation soon that 161 is the start of the channel swap section.

My suspicion being that BBC One HD will eventually go on 161, and BBC Two on 162.

vincerooney 04-12-2013 10:42
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35652126)
It did, but if my suspicions are correct, we'll then have non-official confirmation soon that 161 is the start of the channel swap section.

My suspicion being that BBC One HD will eventually go on 161, and BBC Two on 162.
channel swap section?? whats this??

Chad 04-12-2013 10:56
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35652091)
BBC THREE HD 163
BBC FOUR HD 164
BBC NEWS HD 604
Cbbc HD 710
Ceebies HD ch 711

Now on the EPG
That takes the HD channel count up to 56. Another 8 coming to Freeview early next year, which should also arrive on Virgin. Not too far off the 80 HD channels Virgin reported they could grow to just a few years back.

---------- Post added at 09:56 ---------- Previous post was at 09:53 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35652069)
Guys remember this thread is chat about 'Coming Soon' to VM.

Not other broadcasters or online services!
Just to clarify, and to avoid a potential warning, are we okay to discuss such services in the appropriate sections of the forum or should they not really be discussed on Cable Forum period?

Cheers

Horizon 04-12-2013 11:09
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35652128)
channel swap section?? whats this??
On Sky, you can swap the SD channels with their HD channel variants on their EPG, so you have BBC One HD on ch 101.

For a long time now, it has seemed that the majority of new HD channels on cable have been launched higher up the EPG, despite the popularity of them. If you are going to swap the SD channels out of their positions, you need somewhere to put them which is why it seems on the EPG from 161 onwards, this may be what is going to happen (or not!). If BBC One HD is moved to 161 at some point in the near future, that is non-official confirmation that VM are about to start a channel swap which is what many of us want.

alwaysabear 04-12-2013 11:11
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35652134)
On Sky, you can swap the SD channels with their HD channel variants on their EPG, so you have BBC One HD on ch 101.

For a long time now, it has seemed that the majority of new HD channels on cable have been launched higher up the EPG, despite the popularity of them. If you are going to swap the SD channels out of their positions, you need somewhere to put them which is why it seems on the EPG from 161 onwords, this may be what is going to happen (or not!). If BBC One HD is moved to 161 at some point in the near future, that is non-official confirmation that VM are about to start allowing a channel swap which is what many of us want.
Can't come soon enough for me. At the moment I have all hd channels in my favorites.

nodrogd 04-12-2013 11:14
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH (Post 35652096)
BBC ALBA mite go 161
BBC TWO HD 162
I had thought about that one. Though it would make more sense to shift Syfy HD to 161, that would enable the following:

BBC2 HD 162
BBC3 HD 163
BBC4 HD 164
BBC ALBA 165
S4C 166

vincerooney 04-12-2013 11:16
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35652134)
On Sky, you can swap the SD channels with their HD channel variants on their EPG, so you have BBC One HD on ch 101.

For a long time now, it has seemed that the majority of new HD channels on cable have been launched higher up the EPG, despite the popularity of them. If you are going to swap the SD channels out of their positions, you need somewhere to put them which is why it seems on the EPG from 161 onwards, this may be what is going to happen (or not!). If BBC One HD is moved to 161 at some point in the near future, that is non-official confirmation that VM are about to start a channel swap which is what many of us want.
ahh i understand. is this possible on the tivo/v box?? i mean is the technology there to enable a swap feature?

blue666666 04-12-2013 11:44
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
All looking good for the 10th December launch.

Horizon 04-12-2013 12:26
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35652138)
ahh i understand. is this possible on the tivo/v box?? i mean is the technology there to enable a swap feature?
Yep, although I am unaware, not that I've checked, of any American tivos having done it. But it is possible. I don't think the other boxes can do it, certainly not with their current liberate software.

Mobes 04-12-2013 12:28
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35652138)
ahh i understand. is this possible on the tivo/v box?? i mean is the technology there to enable a swap feature?
We used to able to do it on the old V+ box. Could put the channels where we wanted them. It was a great little function. Wish they'd put it on TIVO!

ocav 04-12-2013 12:38
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35652134)
On Sky, you can swap the SD channels with their HD channel variants on their EPG, so you have BBC One HD on ch 101.

For a long time now, it has seemed that the majority of new HD channels on cable have been launched higher up the EPG, despite the popularity of them. If you are going to swap the SD channels out of their positions, you need somewhere to put them which is why it seems on the EPG from 161 onwards, this may be what is going to happen (or not!). If BBC One HD is moved to 161 at some point in the near future, that is non-official confirmation that VM aire about to start a channel swap which is what many of us want.
This is incorrect. BBC One/Two, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 do not have HD swap and won't until all of their regions are in HD. Moving BBC One won't change that. There is still a lot of HD channels before 161 so I doubt this would signify a HD Swap coming.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35652131)
That takes the HD channel count up to 56. Another 8 coming to Freeview early next year, which should also arrive on Virgin. Not too far off the 80 HD channels Virgin reported they could grow to just a few years back.
There are not 8 HD channels coming to Freeview. Only 6 have been confirmed and they are the BBC HD channels and Al Jazeera HD.

---------- Post added at 11:38 ---------- Previous post was at 11:28 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35652145)
All looking good for the 10th December launch.
Guide data begins at 7pm on Tuesday 10th for BBC Three HD.

Mobes 04-12-2013 12:50
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
(Sorry, i need to read properly!) Ignore this!

Mad Max 04-12-2013 13:13
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Love the new avatar Chad.......:tu:

MalteseFalcon 04-12-2013 13:44
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Finally a chance to perv, er sorry watch, Only Connect in HD.

andy_m 04-12-2013 13:53
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Avatar wars!

So is the thinking that, rather than a Sky style HD swap, there will be a specific HD part of the Virgin epg so, if you want HD channels basically they start at 161 rather than 101 kind of arrangement.

blue666666 04-12-2013 14:40
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
So BBC launches HD the next question is when are the sky news channels launching in HD.

paultrademark 04-12-2013 14:46
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
They are already on Sky, but not coming to VM anytime soon if at all.

Horizon 04-12-2013 15:42
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35652149)
This is incorrect. BBC One/Two, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 do not have HD swap and won't until all of their regions are in HD. Moving BBC One won't change that. There is still a lot of HD channels before 161 so I doubt this would signify a HD Swap coming.
The BBC are to discuss HD regional versions of BBC One next year, so I agree for the main channels a swap does seem some way off. As for all the others, they could be moved anytime.

---------- Post added at 14:42 ---------- Previous post was at 14:38 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35652173)
Avatar wars!

So is the thinking that, rather than a Sky style HD swap, there will be a specific HD part of the Virgin epg so, if you want HD channels basically they start at 161 rather than 101 kind of arrangement.
VM are placing the bulk of the HD channels in a certain area, so who knows for sure what their plans are, it may be a HD channel zone as you suggest rather than a swap, or neither.

In any case, VM have a larger problem at hand to deal with. The entertainment section is almost filled up. If +1 and HD versions of all existing channels launch, there is no room for them and certainly no room for new channels.

Media Boy UK 04-12-2013 16:05
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
We all know that the new BBC HD Channels was added last night but my Total Channels has gone up by SIX since December 3rd.

---------- Post added at 15:05 ---------- Previous post was at 15:02 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35652178)
They are already on Sky, but not coming to VM anytime soon if at all.
Will Virgin has left Channel 603 free (For Sky News HD?).
And have also left Channel 709 free (For Disney XD HD?).

blue666666 04-12-2013 16:11
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
That's what I was thinking too media boy 603 sky HD but no room for sky news sport 516 taken.

Media Boy UK 04-12-2013 16:13
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35652197)
That's what I was thinking too media boy 603 sky HD but no room for sky news sport 516 taken.
if Sky Sports News HD do come it will be on Channel 519 or Channel 521.

With Eurosport Channels starting from Virgin Channel 523.

theone2k10 04-12-2013 17:22
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35652194)
We all know that the new BBC HD Channels was added last night but my Total Channels has gone up by SIX since December 3rd.

---------- Post added at 15:05 ---------- Previous post was at 15:02 ----------



Will Virgin has left Channel 603 free (For Sky News HD?).
And have also left Channel 709 free (For Disney XD HD?).
Maybe ;)

Stephen 04-12-2013 17:53
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Well the BBC HD channels will definitely be launching on the 10th December. If you scroll the epg to the 10th that is when the channels listings actually start.

Dave42 04-12-2013 17:58
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
looks like them be the last ones to launch this year been very good year for VM

piquet41 04-12-2013 18:25
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
I know prices are set to go up in the new year. I've had an email saying my virgin services are increasing by £5.75 per month from the 1st February 2014. . That seems a lot for 1 price rise no??

denphone 04-12-2013 18:26
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35652227)
looks like them be the last ones to launch this year been very good year for VM
It has indeed been a great year and 2014 is likely to continue that tune.

theone2k10 04-12-2013 20:59
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Just saying - HistoryHD has shown up on a list for early 2014 launch on vm.

denphone 04-12-2013 21:02
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35652287)
Just saying - HistoryHD has shown up on a list for early 2014 launch on vm.
Do you have a link or source Sir?.

blue666666 04-12-2013 21:12
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about time history turned up in HD shame the channel has gone down the pan pawn stars :mad:

what else was on the list theone2k10

paultrademark 04-12-2013 21:38
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Is this the same list that had the Sky Channels to launch before 2014? :)

jj20x 04-12-2013 21:52
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35652294)
Is this the same list that had the Sky Channels to launch before 2014? :)
The goalposts appear to be moving...

denphone 04-12-2013 21:55
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
The board is set and the pieces are moving.;)

Media Boy UK 04-12-2013 23:08
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
December List update - December 4th update.

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

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

Colours on my list are as followed:

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

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
Sep. 3rd. CBS Reality, Horror Channel, CBS Action, CBS Drama, CBS Reality +1 and Horror Channel +1 is having an freeview to all M+ and L packages on Virgin Channels 148, 149, 192, 197, 201 and 202 right now until December 31st 2013.
Oct. 25th. Premier Sports is having an freeview to all M, M+, L and XL packages on Virgin Channel 551 right now until December 31st 2013.

=== December ===
9th. Style Network to close on Virgin Channel 285 at 6am today.
10th. CBeebies HD to launch today at 6am on Virgin Channel 711.
10th. CBBC HD to launch today at 7am on Virgin Channel 710.
10th. BBC News HD to launch today at 8.30am on Virgin Channel 604.
10th. BBC Three HD to launch today at 7pm on Virgin Channel 163.
10th. BBC Four HD to launch today at 7pm on Virgin Channel 164.
10th. BBC Two HD may also move from Virgin Channel 187 to Virgin Channel 162*.
10th. BBC ALBA may also move from Virgin Channel 188 to Virgin Channel TBC*.
16th. Media Boy to reveal 'Best of' 2013 winners only on Cable Forum.
17th. Media Boy to reveal the posters of all the 'Coming Soon to Virgin TV' thread today only on Cable Forum (Poll closes at midday on December 16th)

*Channel numbers still to be confirmed.

=== January 2014 ===
1st. Sky Movies Christmas to be rebrand as Sky Movies Drama and Romance on Virgin Channel 408.
1st. Sky Movies Christmas HD to be rebrand as Sky Movies Drama and Romance HD on Virgin Channel 438.
4th. Christmas 24 and Christmas 24 + will be rebranded as Movies 24 and Movies 24 + on Virgin Channels 419 and 420.
True Christmas will be rebranded as True Movies 1 on Virgin Channel 424 sometime this month.
Nick Jr. Christmas to be rebrand as Nick Jr. on Virgin Channel 715 sometime this month.

=== February 2014 ===
1st. Virgin Media to put some prices up from today.
27th. Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch today on Virgin Channel 159.

=== March 2014 ===
6th. Local TV broadcaster London Live hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159 today.

=== April 2014 ===
No News...

=== May 2014 ===
No News...

=== June 2014 ===
No News...

=== July 2014 ===
No News...

=== August 2014 ===
No News...

=== September 2014 ===
No News...

=== October 2014 ===
No News...

=== November 2014 ===
No News...

=== December 2014 ===
No News...

=== Not Confirmed as coming ===
-(UPDATED September 13th) Broadcastnow is reporting that Virgin Media are in new talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD' plus more.

=== Unknown dates ===
-News 18 will soon launch on Virgin Media.
-Sky to close Sky Arts 2 to launch Sky Bravo?
-The BBC will launch an BBC One +1 Channel.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas on Virgin Channel 159 (Starting in Late 2013).
-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.

=== Channels ONLY in UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on October 1st 2013.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST OF MISSING CHANNELS NOT BROADCASTING IN VIRGIN MEDIA AREAS RIGHT NOW BUT IS BROADCASTING ON UPC IRELAND:

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

News:
-Sky News HD

Movies:
-MGM HD

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Music:
-MTV Classic

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

©copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

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

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
This part has now move to link called 'Own by'.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on December 2nd 2013.

Next update: TBC - unless:

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

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

©copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

ALL OF MY LINKS ARE UNDER THE LINE.

gba93 04-12-2013 23:16
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Many thanks for the info - keep up the great work

Chad 04-12-2013 23:39
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35652234)
It has indeed been a great year and 2014 is likely to continue that tune.
2013 has been, in my humble opinion, Virgins best year ever in terms of adding content.

There are only a few channels away from being the UK's best TV provider. Whilst SKY have a wider selection of channels most are simply filler. SKY are doing great things in terms of catch up content however the deal between Netflix and Virgin makes Virgin Media the home of on demand. It's TiVo that really helps make the difference. So easy to find programs you'll enjoy when compared to SKY+.

SKY have a few plans up their sleeves for 2014 so the next 12 months, for us the consumers, is going to be great in terms of choice and innovation.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by gba93 (Post 35652325)
Many thanks for the info - keep up the great work
Our Media Boy puts in a fair shift.

theone2k10 05-12-2013 00:47
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paultrademark (Post 35652294)
Is this the same list that had the Sky Channels to launch before 2014? :)
Different source i sacked that source :D i can say it's the same source who told me about syfy , fox , fox+ , cbs channels moving to lower packages so they are pretty reliable.
I used to have 3 sources but i got rid of two as i'm pretty sure they were giving me bs information to put it nicely lol , this source is normally bang on with info.
But what i will say is nothing is for defo until it appears on the EPG i will quite happily post the info that i get but it shouldn't be taken as a defo will happen.
That's fair right?
Knowing my blooming luck them Sky channels will show up now to make me look a bigger wally than i already am lol

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35652288)
Do you have a link or source Sir?.
No link my good man just going by what i have been told.

harry_hitch 05-12-2013 01:00
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35652342)
Different source i sacked that source :D i can say it's the same source who told me about syfy , fox , fox+ , cbs channels moving to lower packages so they are pretty reliable.
I used to have 3 sources but i got rid of two as i'm pretty sure they were giving me bs information to put it nicely lol , this source is normally bang on with info.
But what i will say is nothing is for defo until it appears on the EPG i will quite happily post the info that i get but it shouldn't be taken as a defo will happen.
That's fair right?
Knowing my blooming luck them Sky channels will show up now to make me look a bigger wally than i already am lol

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No link my good man just going by what i have been told.
Cheers for posting, I will not hold it against you if they do not come. I love the speculation and insider info on here, but I will never take such info as gospel.

Thanks to all involved who take the time to post this stuff!

Dave42 05-12-2013 01:25
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35652342)
Different source i sacked that source :D i can say it's the same source who told me about syfy , fox , fox+ , cbs channels moving to lower packages so they are pretty reliable.
I used to have 3 sources but i got rid of two as i'm pretty sure they were giving me bs information to put it nicely lol , this source is normally bang on with info.
But what i will say is nothing is for defo until it appears on the EPG i will quite happily post the info that i get but it shouldn't be taken as a defo will happen.
That's fair right?
Knowing my blooming luck them Sky channels will show up now to make me look a bigger wally than i already am lol

---------- Post added at 23:47 ---------- Previous post was at 23:46 ----------



No link my good man just going by what i have been told.
bet they don't mate

andy_m 05-12-2013 07:27
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35652342)
Different source i sacked that source :D i can say it's the same source who told me about syfy , fox , fox+ , cbs channels moving to lower packages so they are pretty reliable.
I used to have 3 sources but i got rid of two as i'm pretty sure they were giving me bs information to put it nicely lol , this source is normally bang on with info.
But what i will say is nothing is for defo until it appears on the EPG i will quite happily post the info that i get but it shouldn't be taken as a defo will happen.
That's fair right?
Knowing my blooming luck them Sky channels will show up now to make me look a bigger wally than i already am lol

---------- Post added at 23:47 ---------- Previous post was at 23:46 ----------



No link my good man just going by what i have been told.
Right.

paultrademark 05-12-2013 08:29
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Yep, fine :)

blue666666 05-12-2013 09:39
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
I vote to put the list up theone2k10 so we can discuss what's on it and why it is or is not going to happen.

Parlyboy 05-12-2013 11:08
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Yes. Theone2k10 should post their list, flag it clearly as being a rumour and those of who are adults will treat it exactly as that, a rumour....a bit of fun speculation.

The kids can fight amongst themselves.....in an entertaining but ultimately pointless manner :)

martin201002 05-12-2013 11:23
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Parlyboy (Post 35652399)
Yes. Theone2k10 should post their list, flag it clearly as being a rumour and those of who are adults will treat it exactly as that, a rumour....a bit of fun speculation.

The kids can fight amongst themselves.....in an entertaining but ultimately pointless manner :)
:clap:

theone2k10 05-12-2013 12:23
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Now i know it's not likely to happen i will post the list , here it is, keep in mind the list is rumoured channels.

Sky Atlantic +HD , +1 too
SKY 3D
SKY1+1
History HD
CI HD
NAT GEOWILD HD
Sky Bravo
Disney HD
Disney XDHD
Sky sports 3+4+f1HD
MGMHD


The ones in bold i think will launch at some point in first half of 2014.

blue666666 05-12-2013 12:25
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
like the list sky 3D would be great for me

denphone 05-12-2013 12:52
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35652419)
Now i know it's not likely to happen i will post the list , here it is, keep in mind the list is rumoured channels.

Sky Atlantic +HD , +1 too
SKY 3D
SKY1+1
History HD
CI HD
NAT GEOWILD HD
Sky Bravo
Disney HD
Disney XDHD
Sky sports 3+4+f1HD
MGMHD


The ones in bold i think will launch at some point in first half of 2014.
Some nice little goodies there dear chap.

andy_m 05-12-2013 13:03
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Are the ones in bold from your trusted source, or from those you've sacked?

vincerooney 05-12-2013 13:04
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Always good to see what people hear is happening whether it happens or not. it sure is nice to speculate and thats what i love this forum for! I just wish other people would be as so open!

heavyside 05-12-2013 13:05
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35652419)
Now i know it's not likely to happen i will post the list , here it is, keep in mind the list is rumoured channels.

Sky Atlantic +HD , +1 too
SKY 3D
SKY1+1
History HD
CI HD
NAT GEOWILD HD
Sky Bravo
Disney HD
Disney XDHD
Sky sports 3+4+f1HD
MGMHD


The ones in bold i think will launch at some point in first half of 2014.
I think that's pretty much everyone's wish list. Certainly mine.

theone2k10 05-12-2013 13:15
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35652436)
Are the ones in bold from your trusted source, or from those you've sacked?
both trusted and sacked ones have said DisneyHD and DisneyXDHD.

Chad 05-12-2013 14:14
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35652419)
Now i know it's not likely to happen i will post the list , here it is, keep in mind the list is rumoured channels.

Sky Atlantic +HD , +1 too
SKY 3D
SKY1+1
History HD
CI HD
NAT GEOWILD HD
Sky Bravo
Disney HD
Disney XDHD
Sky sports 3+4+f1HD
MGMHD


The ones in bold i think will launch at some point in first half of 2014.
It's a pretty good list. Shows that Virgin really aren't too far behind SKY. From the list there is only 1 channel I watch regularly and 1 very occasionally. SKY 3D is no longer a must for me. I dip in and out but find 3D blu-rays are the best way to enjoy 3D at home.

Superblade7 05-12-2013 16:32
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Shame Universal HD is not on the list, that would be a great addition too.

andy_m 05-12-2013 16:54
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
If all next year brings is the ones in bold I'll be quite happy.

greeninferno 05-12-2013 16:56
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35652419)
Now i know it's not likely to happen i will post the list , here it is, keep in mind the list is rumoured channels.

Sky Atlantic +HD , +1 too
SKY 3D
SKY1+1
History HD
CI HD
NAT GEOWILD HD
Sky Bravo
Disney HD
Disney XDHD
Sky sports 3+4+f1HD
MGMHD


The ones in bold i think will launch at some point in first half of 2014.
that reads like a wish list rather than what is "coming soon".

and sky bravo doesn't even yet exist so...

Chad 05-12-2013 17:26
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by greeninferno (Post 35652491)
that reads like a wish list rather than what is "coming soon".

and sky bravo doesn't even yet exist so...
That's why he's clearly marked it as a list of rumored channel launches. He only posted the info at the request of others on the site earlier today.

My advice don't read this as a list of confirmed coming soon channels, as it's not.

vincerooney 05-12-2013 18:51
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
If people don't like gossip please just go to change log thread?!!?! This is for discussion of what could be coming soon. Top gaffers on here

theone2k10 05-12-2013 18:54
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by greeninferno (Post 35652491)
that reads like a wish list rather than what is "coming soon".

and sky bravo doesn't even yet exist so...
Re-read it the word "rumour" is clearly in it , also Sky bravo is in the pipeline as stated by Sky who have themselves said they want it on VM.
You just made yourself look rather silly i'm afraid , i make myself look silly all the time so welcome to the club :D

thegrid 05-12-2013 19:02
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Evening everybody, hope you're all well. Not been on here for a while, what's been going on? Any news? :)

theone2k10 05-12-2013 19:05
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thegrid (Post 35652538)
Evening everybody, hope you're all well. Not been on here for a while, what's been going on? Any news? :)
You missed the mods buying us all a ps4 each :D

not much happening my friend except for the bbchd channels are now on the EPG although not broadcasting yet.

denphone 05-12-2013 19:31
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35652535)
If people don't like gossip please just go to change log thread?!!?! This is for discussion of what could be coming soon. Top gaffers on here
Especially with revered legends like you on here.:nworthy::nworthy:

greeninferno 05-12-2013 21:24
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35652537)
Re-read it the word "rumour" is clearly in it , also Sky bravo is in the pipeline as stated by Sky who have themselves said they want it on VM.
You just made yourself look rather silly i'm afraid , i make myself look silly all the time so welcome to the club :D
yeah i must have misunderstood the response

i thought it was the list that was supposed to be launching this autumn

muppetman11 05-12-2013 21:26
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Noticed the other day that Al Jazeera is now HD on Freeview , not sure when it started.

geordiechris 06-12-2013 07:26
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Since when have the UKTV HD channels been in the M+ pack? Is this just temporary or have they moved permanently?

BenMcr 06-12-2013 11:42
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Temporary repackage until 3rd January

---------- Post added at 10:42 ---------- Previous post was at 10:16 ----------

Community post confirming the changes (and BBC channel updates) http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...102106#M104360

Horizon 06-12-2013 15:08
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
...and just to post that in full here:

Hi all

We’ve made a few exciting changes to our TV line up that we’d like to share with you.

We are ready to launch 5 new HD channels on December 10th – available to all Virgin Media TV customers. These channels are:

BBC Three HD
BBC Four HD
BBC News HD
CBBC HD
CBeebies HD


We are also very happy to announce the following channels are available to all customers from Friday December 6th until Friday 3rd January:

Watch - 124
Watch +1 - 125
Gold - 126
Gold +1 - 127
Alibi - 130
Alibi +1 - 131
Watch HD - 191
Dave HD - 194
Alibi HD - 200
Eden- 208
Eden +1 - 209
Eden HD - 210
Good Food - 260
Good Food +1 - 261
Good Food HD - 262
Home - 265
Home +1 - 266

There are a few channels that are moving on Tuesday 10th December, these include:

Channel-Current EPG->New EPG

BBC Alba-188->161
BBC Two HD-187->162
BBC Parliament-612->605


Channel Closure

We’re also saying goodbye to Style. The channel ceases broadcasting on Monday 9th December

Anypermitedroute 06-12-2013 15:57
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
excluding music playlists is style the shortest channel existence on virgin ever or have there been others that have suffered.

Channel wasnt for me but if you into seeing what Tia and Tamera look now then perhaps it was your cup of tea

jj20x 06-12-2013 18:41
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Horizon (Post 35652769)
...and just to post that in full here:

Hi all

We’ve made a few exciting changes to our TV line up that we’d like to share with you.

We are ready to launch 5 new HD channels on December 10th – available to all Virgin Media TV customers. These channels are:

BBC Three HD
BBC Four HD
BBC News HD
CBBC HD
CBeebies HD
Which now seems to have been edited out... interesting!

ocav 06-12-2013 19:02
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35652843)
Which now seems to have been edited out... interesting!
because the BBC haven't officially announced it yet!

jj20x 06-12-2013 19:15
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35652851)
because the BBC haven't officially announced it yet!
Indeed, Alix Pryde has been very careful not to announce any dates the BBC may not be able to meet...

ocav 07-12-2013 03:15
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35652855)
Indeed, Alix Pryde has been very careful not to announce any dates the BBC may not be able to meet...
She is pushing it a bit, I have a feeling we will see the channels live before she announces it. All services list on the EPG that they launch on Tuesday. Someone must have told the bloke who posted the message on VM that they launch Tuesday. I guess she's not announcing it in case the Freeview transmitters that are due to launch Tuesday don't go online!

jj20x 07-12-2013 04:35
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35652994)
She is pushing it a bit, I have a feeling we will see the channels live before she announces it. All services list on the EPG that they launch on Tuesday. Someone must have told the bloke who posted the message on VM that they launch Tuesday. I guess she's not announcing it in case the Freeview transmitters that are due to launch Tuesday don't go online!
Digital UK has announced the on-air dates for the Freeview multiplexes, so that shouldn't be the cause of any delay. Note, however, that although the BBC has managed to get a live video slate on BBC 3 / CBBC on their existing multiplex, BBC 4 / CBeebies and BBC News are still carrying MHEG "coming soon" messages on the new multiplex. Perhaps the BBC are waiting for the playout network to actually be in place and functioning before announcing the date. The Dec 10 "tuning event" date for the next batch of Freeview transmitters is a logical target date for the launch, assuming the circuits and the playout network are also ready by that date.

Interestingly, Digiguide has recently added the new BBC HD channels, with a launch date of Dec 21. Certainly not a definitive source, but do they know something we don't? That date would seem to be perilously close to Christmas.

jobbie8 07-12-2013 11:29
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Virgin Media Playlist on Virgin Channel 309 has gone. It was on last night with channel coming soon slate and Christmas songs on epg.

ocav 07-12-2013 13:04
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35652997)
Digital UK has announced the on-air dates for the Freeview multiplexes, so that shouldn't be the cause of any delay. Note, however, that although the BBC has managed to get a live video slate on BBC 3 / CBBC on their existing multiplex, BBC 4 / CBeebies and BBC News are still carrying MHEG "coming soon" messages on the new multiplex. Perhaps the BBC are waiting for the playout network to actually be in place and functioning before announcing the date. The Dec 10 "tuning event" date for the next batch of Freeview transmitters is a logical target date for the launch, assuming the circuits and the playout network are also ready by that date.

Interestingly, Digiguide has recently added the new BBC HD channels, with a launch date of Dec 21. Certainly not a definitive source, but do they know something we don't? That date would seem to be perilously close to Christmas.
I pointed this out on DS, December 21st is not possible, it's not only too close to Christmas but many services have the EPG freeze over Christmas. Sky's will begin next Saturday and they won't allow a "Coming Soon" channel on EPG without it broadcasting something for 2 weeks!

jj20x 07-12-2013 14:21
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ocav (Post 35653053)
I pointed this out on DS, December 21st is not possible, it's not only too close to Christmas but many services have the EPG freeze over Christmas. Sky's will begin next Saturday and they won't allow a "Coming Soon" channel on EPG without it broadcasting something for 2 weeks!
As I said, I wouldn't consider Digiguide to be a definitive source.

Nevertheless, there's now 3 days to go to the assumed launch date of the 10th and it's the weekend. Still no active BBC video / audio streams on the new Freeview COM7 multiplex, although they have been added to the PSB3 multiplex. Time is running out.. it's pretty obvious why Dr Pryde didn't announce a launch date with such tight deadlines.

theone2k10 07-12-2013 15:50
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Landscape channel may launch on vm in second quarter of 2014. (RUMOUR)

johnathome 07-12-2013 16:23
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35653096)
Landscape channel may launch on vm in second quarter of 2014. (RUMOUR)
Didn't that use to be on the platform before? IIRC it was just images/video with classical music soundtrack?

theone2k10 07-12-2013 16:36
Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnathome (Post 35653099)
Didn't that use to be on the platform before? IIRC it was just images/video with classical music soundtrack?
ATM it's using Showcase on Sky but yes it is still the same images/videos with classic music. Showcase2 is rumoured to become landscape channel and 1taketv want it on all platforms apparantly. I'm watching this rumour closely as it's a nice channel to relax and wind down too.


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