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gadge 29-07-2011 13:53
Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Any news on when the itv hd channels are due?was watching the darts on itv 4 last night and was a bit gutted when they said also avail on itv 4 hd.

Chris 29-07-2011 14:00
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ITV and Sky have an exclusive carriage deal for the HD channels at present. There is no published date I am aware of for the end of that deal, although it's bound to end at some point when ITV wants to start switching its SD broadcasts off. That could be some years away yet though.

muppetman11 29-07-2011 16:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35280047)
ITV and Sky have an exclusive carriage deal for the HD channels at present. There is no published date I am aware of for the end of that deal, although it's bound to end at some point when ITV wants to start switching its SD broadcasts off. That could be some years away yet though.
Not according to the Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010...sh?INTCMP=SRCH

Gunslinger 29-07-2011 16:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35280047)
ITV and Sky have an exclusive carriage deal for the HD channels at present. There is no published date I am aware of for the end of that deal, although it's bound to end at some point when ITV wants to start switching its SD broadcasts off. That could be some years away yet though.
Only exclusive on satellite.

Once again it comes done to money. ITV were presumably asking silly prices to carry these channels when they launched last year. Sky were prepared to pay, VM were (still are?) not.

Same presumably applies to the UKTV HD channels due to launch shortly.

clinteastman 29-07-2011 16:57
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Originally Posted by Gunslinger (Post 35280155)
Only exclusive on satellite.

Once again it comes done to money. ITV were presumably asking silly prices to carry these channels when they launched last year. Sky were prepared to pay, VM were (still are?) not.

Same presumably applies to the UKTV HD channels due to launch shortly.
Didn't Sky help out with the infrastructure as part of the deal?

Chris 29-07-2011 17:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35280136)
Could you perhaps quote the part of that article that you think is relevant? Bear in mind, while doing so, that it is a year old, and it is reasonable to conclude that nothing came of the talks with VM that it mentions. ;)

The issue here is that ITV apparently thinks its additional channels are worth more than the market thinks they are worth. It has lost a tonne of advertising revenue over the last few years and it thinks it can plug the gap by getting a bit of the pay-TV action. It has managed to achieve a deal with Sky because Sky feels threatened by Freesat. It is in Sky's interests to make its basic subscription line-up as compelling as possible when compared with the free alternative. Sky is therefore willing to pay whatever stupid amount ITV has asked for.

On the other hand, VM is pursuing a strategy based around TV on demand. It has little to gain by paying over the odds for channels whose original content is largely confined to cycling and the bits of BGT that are so crap even ITV1 won't show them. If carrying those channels in HD doesn't benefit VM's business, then VM won't pay, and we are left with ITV2, 3 & 4 exclusive to Sky. For what it's worth.

muppetman11 29-07-2011 17:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35280166)
Could you perhaps quote the part of that article that you think is relevant? Bear in mind, while doing so, that it is a year old, and it is reasonable to conclude that nothing came of the talks with VM that it mentions. ;)

The issue here is that ITV apparently thinks its additional channels are worth more than the market thinks they are worth. It has lost a tonne of advertising revenue over the last few years and it thinks it can plug the gap by getting a bit of the pay-TV action. It has managed to achieve a deal with Sky because Sky feels threatened by Freesat. It is in Sky's interests to make its basic subscription line-up as compelling as possible when compared with the free alternative. Sky is therefore willing to pay whatever stupid amount ITV has asked for.

On the other hand, VM is pursuing a strategy based around TV on demand. It has little to gain by paying over the odds for channels whose original content is largely confined to cycling and the bits of BGT that are so crap even ITV1 won't show them. If carrying those channels in HD doesn't benefit VM's business, then VM won't pay, and we are left with ITV2, 3 & 4 exclusive to Sky. For what it's worth.
Take time and read your first post were you state ITV have an exclusive deal with Sky for the ITV HD channels

Now read the following

ITV was in talks with other providers, Crozier said, including Virgin Media, but the deal was exclusive to Sky among satellite platforms.

But hey what does Adam Crozier know ;)

The same old tired lines , every company wants to much.

Jameseh 29-07-2011 17:56
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35280188)
but the deal was exclusive to Sky among satellite platforms.
As if Freesat were about to start pay TV just for this rubbish. :p:

devilincarnate 29-07-2011 17:59
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ITV2 HD is ITV2’s digital station, it’s available on Sky and it’s bursting with the best bits of ITV2 in high definition. From October 7th, you’ll be treated to your current favourite ITV2 shows in HD, like Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries and The Xtra Factor. If that’s not enough, the unmissable The Only Way Is Essex is available in ITV2 HD, as well as the new series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Now!
Quote:
How do I get ITV2 HD?
ITV2 HD is currently only available on Sky and you need to be a Sky+HD customer. You can find out more about Sky+HD and sign up here. If you're a Sky+HD customer you'll be able to find ITV2 HD on Sky channel 118.
http://www.itv.com/channels/itv2/itv2shows/itv2hd/

I know before it said been exclusively on SKY

MovedGoalPosts 29-07-2011 18:07
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Since much of the ITV3 & 4 output is repeats of stuff recorded in SD why even both with running the channel in HD :shrug:

nicko 29-07-2011 18:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob (Post 35280201)
Since much of the ITV3 & 4 output is repeats of stuff recorded in SD why even both with running the channel in HD :shrug:

They think that people will pay silly money for it, they might be right, but I won't be one of them.

denphone 29-07-2011 18:24
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Originally Posted by nicko (Post 35280214)
They think that people will pay silly money for it, they might be right, but I won't be one of them.
ITV and Sky delude themselves to the value of their channels.

Dave42 29-07-2011 18:31
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35280217)
ITV and Sky delude themselves to the value of their channels.
very true

muppetman11 29-07-2011 18:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35280217)
ITV and Sky delude themselves to the value of their channels.
Funny that Den as the ITV HD channels seemed popular enough in this forum vote with ITV2 HD most popular.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...want-most.html

Chris 29-07-2011 18:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35280188)
Take time and read your first post were you state ITV have an exclusive deal with Sky for the ITV HD channels
So ... I say there's an exclusive deal, and you argue the point by quoting an article that says there's an exclusive deal?

Odd ...

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35280223)
Funny that Den as the ITV HD channels seemed popular enough in this forum vote with ITV2 HD most popular.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...want-most.html
This forum is something of a biased sample. The actual popularity of any TV channel is determined by BARB viewing figures, not by a straw poll conducted somewhere on the interwebs.

devilincarnate 29-07-2011 18:58
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I posted 2 things off of the ITV2 HD website and it does not say a exclusive deal anywhere? It did before when they first were put up but it has now been changed?

denphone 29-07-2011 19:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35280223)
Funny that Den as the ITV HD channels seemed popular enough in this forum vote with ITV2 HD most popular.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...want-most.html
l never voted for it.:rolleyes:

JethroUK 30-07-2011 08:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob (Post 35280201)
Since much of the ITV3 & 4 output is repeats of stuff recorded in SD why even both with running the channel in HD :shrug:
Thats bit like asking why digitise a photo taken in 70's to display on your 'hi-res' monitor, when in fact the monitor has not yet been invented to fully justify a quality photo

I'd guess 'none' of it was recorded digitally ('SD' by your definition) and that most of it was recorded on film/video tape which would not only stand being converted to be broadcast at todays lousy 1080i digital res but in the case of actual "films" could be scanned at as much as 5000 before broadcast PQ stops improving, so you will need to wait along time before you get chance to see those films in their full glory

Chris 30-07-2011 09:36
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While many of the classic shows from the 60s and 70s were shot on film and could be rescanned in HD, have any of them actually been rescanned for ITV? I thought they were broadcasting from the same old PAL videotape and upscaling it.

JethroUK 30-07-2011 10:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35280615)
While many of the classic shows from the 60s and 70s were shot on film and could be rescanned in HD, have any of them actually been rescanned for ITV? I thought they were broadcasting from the same old PAL videotape and upscaling it.
Who knows what res they scanned them in the first place & if they're showing them directly from tape they'd easily upscale it to HD, but either way they would benefit from being shown in HD. The 'old PAL videotape' still captured faaaaaaaaar more detail than lousy 1080 res we are being treated to at the mo

I've seen a few of the old Sean Connery Bond movies in HD on my telebox and they are clearly much better than in SD

muppetman11 30-07-2011 10:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob (Post 35280201)
Since much of the ITV3 & 4 output is repeats of stuff recorded in SD why even both with running the channel in HD :shrug:
Looking on todays sky epg there is quite a bit on ITV 2,3,4 HD in HD

The Biggest Loser , motorsport UK , The only way is Essex , Agatha Christies Poirot , No Reservations , Americas got talent , Darts European Championship live , Carry on Cowboy , Freddie Flintoff versus the world , Columbo Ashes to Ashes , Free Willy , The Mummy , Hannibal ,Red Heat.

denphone 30-07-2011 10:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35280629)
Looking on todays sky epg there is quite a bit on ITV 2,3,4 HD in HD

The Biggest Loser , motorsport UK , The only way is Essex , Agatha Christies Poirot , No Reservations , Americas got talent , Darts European Championship live , Carry on Cowboy , Freddie Flintoff versus the world , Columbo Ashes to Ashes , Free Willy , The Mummy , Hannibal ,Red Heat.
Yes there is quite a lot reasonable programming there.

muppetman11 30-07-2011 10:14
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35280630)
Yes there is quite a lot reasonable programming there.
Some crap as well , but so do most channels :D

denphone 30-07-2011 10:53
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35280632)
Some crap as well , but so do most channels :D
Yes l would agree with that assumption.

Chris 30-07-2011 11:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JethroUK (Post 35280625)
Who knows what res they scanned them in the first place & if they're showing them directly from tape they'd easily upscale it to HD, but either way they would benefit from being shown in HD. The 'old PAL videotape' still captured faaaaaaaaar more detail than lousy 1080 res we are being treated to at the mo
Really? What resolution would you expect to get from the tapes commonly in use when film prints of Batman, The Professionals, The Saint etc were being copied over (I'm assuming the tape format would be Betacam, or one of its successors)? So far, I've not been able to find any source that suggests that family of professional recording/mastering tapes was capable of capturing resolution in excess of 1080. Discussion of quality regarding those formats seems to revolve around the composite recording technique, which AFAIK would not improve the resolution of the image.

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I've seen a few of the old Sean Connery Bond movies in HD on my telebox and they are clearly much better than in SD
Again, the question is, have they gone back to the original prints and remasterd the broadcast tape, or are they upscaling? If the former then it's no surprise it looks better. If the latter then all well and good, but as you can get home equipment that does a perfectly competent job of upscaling, it draws us back to the original issue ... What, really, is the advantage in having an HD version of a channel on your EPG when that channel's output consists largely of upscaled SD programmes?

love tor 30-07-2011 11:25
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The main point should be,

If you get them and they're free do you really care if some of the content is not HD?

Chad 30-07-2011 11:35
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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35280648)
Again, the question is, have they gone back to the original prints and remasterd the broadcast tape, or are they upscaling? If the former then it's no surprise it looks better. If the latter then all well and good, but as you can get home equipment that does a perfectly competent job of upscaling, it draws us back to the original issue ... What, really, is the advantage in having an HD version of a channel on your EPG when that channel's output consists largely of upscaled SD programmes?
I was really disappointed recently when ITV broadcast the original Star Wars trilogy. All 3 were broadcast in 4:3 and were clearly not HD. I couldn't believe how terrible it looked. It's 2011 ITV, not 1985!

muppetman11 30-07-2011 11:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35280648)
Really? What resolution would you expect to get from the tapes commonly in use when film prints of Batman, The Professionals, The Saint etc were being copied over (I'm assuming the tape format would be Betacam, or one of its successors)? So far, I've not been able to find any source that suggests that family of professional recording/mastering tapes was capable of capturing resolution in excess of 1080. Discussion of quality regarding those formats seems to revolve around the composite recording technique, which AFAIK would not improve the resolution of the image.



Again, the question is, have they gone back to the original prints and remasterd the broadcast tape, or are they upscaling? If the former then it's no surprise it looks better. If the latter then all well and good, but as you can get home equipment that does a perfectly competent job of upscaling, it draws us back to the original issue ... What, really, is the advantage in having an HD version of a channel on your EPG when that channel's output consists largely of upscaled SD programmes?
ITV 4 HD shows cycling , motorsport , Darts , football , films in HD , ITV2 HD has a decent amount of HD , but I agree ITV3 HD can be patchy. I personally like having them as theirs sport and movies in HD plus I find it handy to be able to record a show when repeated on ITV2 HD when a clash occurs on its original airing on ITV1 HD.

passingbat 30-07-2011 19:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35280653)
plus I find it handy to be able to record a show when repeated on ITV2 HD when a clash occurs on its original airing on ITV1 HD.
I think you need three recordable tuners. Have you heard about Virgin Tivo..... ?

:D

Who needs ten million HD channels when you have three recordable tuners? ;):D

denphone 30-07-2011 19:21
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Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35280882)
I think you need three recordable tuners. Have you heard about Virgin Tivo..... ?

:D

Who needs ten million HD channels when you have three recordable tuners? ;):D
But it would still be nice to have more HD linear channels PB.;)

New to cable 30-07-2011 19:41
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35280885)
But it would still be nice to have more HD linear channels PB.
Yes I agree, cable could do with more HD channels.

passingbat 30-07-2011 19:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35280885)
But it would still be nice to have more HD linear channels PB.
I think you missed the wink.

devilincarnate 30-07-2011 20:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35280887)
I think you missed the wink.
The wink was there?

Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35280885)
But it would still be nice to have more HD linear channels PB.;)

muppetman11 30-07-2011 20:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35280882)
I think you need three recordable tuners. Have you heard about Virgin Tivo..... ?

:D

Who needs ten million HD channels when you have three recordable tuners? ;):D
LOL :D
I'll stick with 60+ HD channels by the end of the year ;)

passingbat 30-07-2011 20:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35280891)
The wink was there?
I meant on my post

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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35280902)
LOL :D
I'll stick with 60+ HD channels by the end of the year ;)
Only 60? Sky must be slipping! :D Have VM got 60 SD channels yet? Oops... :D

denphone 30-07-2011 20:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35280902)
LOL :D
I'll stick with 60+ HD channels by the end of the year ;)
You never know you might get them free if you ask your master nicely.:D:D

muppetman11 30-07-2011 21:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35280905)
I meant on my post

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Only 60? Sky must be slipping! :D Have VM got 60 SD channels yet? Oops... :D
At least 60 ;)

HD Boy 13-08-2011 17:50
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I sent an email to virgin media facebook team

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Reply from Virgin Media Facebook Team

Hi Martin,

We're always looking to add new content to our channel line up where possible, however before we do that we need to make sure the deal is right. I will pass on your feedback for these channels as your feedback is valuable to us, if there are any changes we'll be tweeting about it =)

Hope this helps

Kind Regards

Social Media Team

alwaysabear 13-08-2011 17:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35287505)
i sent an email to virgin media facebook team



reply from virgin media facebook team
Those responses look familiar, in fact that's all we have got for the last year about a whole host of different channels.:rolleyes:

denphone 13-08-2011 18:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35287507)
Those responses look familiar, in fact that's all we have got for the last year about a whole host of different channels.:rolleyes:
They must read it from a automated autocue.:D

Digital Fanatic 13-08-2011 19:20
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There is no point asking Customer Care / Twitter / Community Forum etc about unannounced channels launching. They will not be given any information before a press release.

I'd continue to request new channels though :)

howardmicks 13-08-2011 19:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35287538)
There is no point asking Customer Care / Twitter / Community Forum etc about unannounced channels launching. They will not be given any information before a press release.

I'd continue to request new channels though :)
Starting to feel like were banging heads against a brick wall thou matey

Digital Fanatic 13-08-2011 19:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35287543)
Starting to feel like were banging heads against a brick wall thou matey
I know... lets hope some new channels arrive soon.

denphone 13-08-2011 19:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35287538)
There is no point asking Customer Care / Twitter / Community Forum etc about unannounced channels launching. They will not be given any information before a press release.

I'd continue to request new channels though :)
Well we can always rely on a legend like you to do your best DF.:)

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Quote:
Originally Posted by howardmicks (Post 35287543)
Starting to feel like were banging heads against a brick wall thou matey
Do not do that or else you will have a headache.:D

HD Boy 13-08-2011 19:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35287544)
I know... lets hope some new channels arrive soon.
hd channels coming soon

Quote:
Virgin Media Don't panic Tony Dalton, Kyle Sanderson and Clive Knott.....We've got more HD channels being added to our extensive portfolio in the near future.

We've come along way in a year and a half, when we only had one HD channel (BBC HD).

Watch this space, we'll release more info. when the time is right.

Pete
go to view all 136 comments about sky anytime
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Virgin...08034835891645

denphone 13-08-2011 19:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35287547)
hd channels coming soon



go to view all 136 comments about sky anytime
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Virgin...08034835891645
When is the sixty four dollar question.:rolleyes:

Jameseh 13-08-2011 20:38
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35287549)
When is the sixty four dollar question.:rolleyes:
When people start leaving because of the lack of them. Otherwise there is no incentive to add channels.

alwaysabear 13-08-2011 20:45
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Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35287564)
When people start leaving because of the lack of them. Otherwise there is no incentive to add channels.
That process appears to have begun going by the recent results. I certainly do not swallow the reason given by Mr Berkett for the loss of customers.

zantarous 13-08-2011 21:10
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Thats also just a generic reply they are hardly going to say we have no plans to launch any HD channels.

HD Boy 14-08-2011 00:37
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I will continue to request new hd channels

howardmicks 14-08-2011 00:47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35287568)
That process appears to have begun going by the recent results. I certainly do not swallow the reason given by Mr Berkett for the loss of customers.
And will continue :(

zantarous 14-08-2011 00:59
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I do hope we get these channels, not because I watch anything on ITV but they do seem to show a lot of films across their channels. Would be nice to see them in HD.

richard1960 14-08-2011 06:35
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ITV 4 also shows a fair bit of live sport ie the IPL cricket which was in HD this year,some live football and just recently a darts tournament.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35287564)
When people start leaving because of the lack of them. Otherwise there is no incentive to add channels.
Once people start leaving! surely it would be better to add more HD to stop them in the first place,as once they go they may not return.

Strange policy,if that is the case.

HD Boy 16-08-2011 14:09
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i have sent a email to itv viewer services asking is itv 2,3,4 HD going to launch on virgin media this year. I will post my reply here

Henkesghost 16-08-2011 14:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35288787)
i have sent a email to itv viewer services asking is itv 2,3,4 HD going to launch on virgin media this year. I will post my reply here
Good idea, think the best way to find these things out is to approach the network themselves, Virgin will just give the usual tired old answers. Maybe the best way forward in future

Digital Fanatic 16-08-2011 14:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35288790)
Good idea, think the best way to find these things out is to approach the network themselves, Virgin will just give the usual tired old answers. Maybe the best way forward in future
I have a feeling they will probably give the same answers though.

denphone 16-08-2011 16:32
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Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35288795)
I have a feeling they will probably give the same answers though.
Of that we can be sure DF.

HD Boy 17-08-2011 16:27
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this is the reply from itv viewer services

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Dear Sir/Madam

Thank you for your enquiry regarding HD services.

ITV2HD, ITV3HD and ITV4HD are available exclusively to Sky HD viewers only. ITV is always happy to negotiate with all broadcasters for carriage of its services but I have not been informed of any plans to change the current arrangement. However, if changes are to be made an announcement will appear on our website in due course. Meanwhile, I have passed your enquiry to our Channels Manager and I’ll be in touch shortly if further information is available.

Once again, thank you for taking the trouble to contact ITV.


Regards


ITV Viewer Services
I removed the persons name from the reply

Jameseh 17-08-2011 16:57
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So generic reply as expected.

Digital Fanatic 17-08-2011 18:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35289319)
So generic reply as expected.
As I predicted ;)

Dave42 17-08-2011 18:38
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aint 90% plus of shows on them still in SD

muppetman11 17-08-2011 18:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave42 (Post 35289350)
aint 90% plus of shows on them still in SD
They are getting better and better with HD content , today has a CL game on and three or four movies.

denphone 17-08-2011 18:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35289349)
As I predicted ;)
With your all seeing Palantir.:D

Dave42 17-08-2011 18:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35289352)
They are getting better and better with HD content , today has a CL game on and three or four movies.
thanks muppet well it good they getting more HD on them

Digital Fanatic 17-08-2011 18:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35289353)
With your all seeing Palantir.:D
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/08/16.gif

:D

gcampbell 17-08-2011 19:02
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Be nice if they could get it for Hearts v Spurs tomorrow, though I'd probably regret seeing the impending tanking with such clarity;)

denphone 17-08-2011 19:05
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35289358)


:cool::cool:

HD Boy 21-08-2011 22:35
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
i asked the virgin media on twitter about ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD , ITV4 HD
Quote:
@virginmedia is ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD , ITV4 HD coming to virgin media
this was their reply
Quote:
@martinae93 We haven't been advised yet, but we hope so too :) PS
http://twitter.com/#!/martinae93

spiderplant 21-08-2011 23:24
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
I don't know why you keep wasting your time. You do realise they are never going to give details of any unannounced channels?

denphone 22-08-2011 06:20
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35290824)
i asked the virgin media on twitter about ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD , ITV4 HD

this was their reply

http://twitter.com/#!/martinae93
Well we are no further forward with this reply at all as it indicates nothing.

Media Boy UK 22-08-2011 18:31
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Virgin insider: Virgin Media in talks with ITV over missing ITV HD Channels.

The following is from an insider.

Quote:
VM are in talks with ITV about the other ITV HD channels

denphone 22-08-2011 18:34
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35291092)
Virgin insider: Virgin Media in talks with ITV over missing ITV HD Channels.

The following is from an insider.
Be nice if we got them soon so lets hope the talks conclude quickly.

royaltiger 22-08-2011 18:44
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35291092)
Virgin insider: Virgin Media in talks with ITV over missing ITV HD Channels.

The following is from an insider.

Here we go again. :zzz:

denphone 22-08-2011 18:45
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35291106)
Here we go again. :zzz:
You sound very pessimistic royaltiger.

royaltiger 22-08-2011 18:53
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
It must be at least a year now we keep saying itv HD channels are coming very soon, lost interest in waiting like most others, when they come they come, if not I can still watch in SD.

muppetman11 22-08-2011 18:54
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35291106)
Here we go again. :zzz:
LOL :D:D:D

Digital Fanatic 22-08-2011 18:56
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by royaltiger (Post 35291111)
It must be at least a year now we keep saying itv HD channels are coming very soon, lost interest in waiting like most others, when they come they come, if not I can still watch in SD.
ITV get a slice of the £10 HD charge on Sky, on VM it would have to come out of the XL pack charge.. might be why it's taking a while to sort? Just my thoughts :)

Chris 22-08-2011 18:58
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
This is very likely. ITV has been desperate to wring more earnings out of its channels which is why they went for encryption on 2/3/4-HD, despite being partners in the Freesat programme, where by rights all of those channels should have been from day one.

denphone 22-08-2011 18:59
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35291115)
ITV get a slice of the £10 HD charge on Sky, on VM it would have to come out of the XL pack charge.. might be why it's taking a while to sort? Just my thoughts :)
l suspect you are right but a question is do you think Virgins tv packages are inflexible to some extent DF.

Digital Fanatic 22-08-2011 19:17
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35291117)
l suspect you are right but a question is do you think Virgins tv packages are inflexible to some extent DF.
possibly for some people, but most are enjoying the extra HD, TV choice, Music On Demand, ESPN etc included already...

Most people don't want to pay any more and VM are probably trying to get the best price for their customers.

devilincarnate 22-08-2011 19:45
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Digital Fanatic (Post 35291125)
possibly for some people, but most are enjoying the extra HD, TV choice, Music On Demand, ESPN etc included already...

Most people don't want to pay any more and VM are probably trying to get the best price for their customers.
That is the best analogy that has been said for it. :D:D Trust you to hit the nail on the head DF;)

New to cable 22-08-2011 19:57
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by devilincarnate (Post 35291132)
That is the best analogy that has been said for it. :D:D Trust you to hit the nail on the head DF;)
Do you know what an "Analogy" is?

devilincarnate 22-08-2011 20:04
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by New to cable (Post 35291135)
Do you know what an "Analogy" is?
Quote:
Logic . a form of reasoning in which one thing is inferred to be similar to another thing in a certain respect, on the basis of the known similarity between the things in other respects.
Quote:
—Synonyms
1. comparison, likeness, resemblance, similitude, affinity. 2. correspondence.
Quote:
agreement or similarity, esp in a certain limited number of features or details
I do not?

royaltiger 23-08-2011 19:55
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by New to cable (Post 35291135)
Do you know what an "Analogy" is?

I thought it was a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. :D

HD Boy 05-09-2011 12:45
ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD , ITV4 HD coming to Virgin Media
 
I asked virgin media on twitter about Itv2,3,4,hd.
Quote:
buddieboy2011 Martin
@virginmedia Is ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD , ITV4 HD coming to Virgin Media ?
Quote:
virginmedia Virgin Media
@buddieboy2011 Maybe in the future, no promises :) ST
Quote:
buddieboy2011 Martin
@virginmedia does the :) it's coming very soon
Quote:
virginmedia Virgin Media
@buddieboy2011 =O I couldn't possible say. PS
http://twitter.com/#!/buddieboy2011
I think this means that ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD , ITV4 HD will be lauching on Virgin Media very soon

denphone 05-09-2011 15:39
Re: ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD , ITV4 HD coming to Virgin Media
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by martine93 (Post 35296661)
I asked virgin media on twitter about Itv2,3,4,hd.




http://twitter.com/#!/buddieboy2011
I think this means that ITV2 HD, ITV3 HD , ITV4 HD will be lauching on Virgin Media very soon
Well the proof will be when we see it on our screens and not before.

HD Boy 20-09-2011 22:18
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
@virginmedia when we get the new hd channels Will we get. The. ITV HD channels
Quote:
@inverclyde2 Good question. Not been told anything yet so just watch this space :) IP
http://twitter.com/#!/search/realtim...0HD%20channels

denphone 20-09-2011 22:23
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Well we have been watching this space transfixed by your wonderfully constructed questions and answers session and l get the feeling we are in for Groundhog day again.:D

Hugh 20-09-2011 22:25
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35302610)
That would be a "no", then.

No matter how many times you ask, the answer doesn't seem to change - take a hint.....

HD Boy 20-09-2011 22:27
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35302612)
That would be a "no", then.

No matter how many times you ask, the answer doesn't seem to change - take a hint.....
It wasn't me that asked

denphone 20-09-2011 22:31
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35302614)
It wasn't me that asked
Perhaps it was your alter ego then.:D

HD Boy 20-09-2011 22:33
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35302615)
Perhaps it was your alter ego then.:D
It was not me:mad:

denphone 20-09-2011 22:38
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Well there is Nothing like throwing the dummy out of the pram.

HD Boy 20-09-2011 22:42
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35302620)
Well there is Nothing like throwing the dummy out of the pram.
Why do you think it was me. That is not my twitter account

hodgie99 20-09-2011 23:01
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35302615)
Perhaps it was your alter ego then.:D
stop the slating, people including myself ask questions on twitter on the phone email the ceo office to try n find things out.
And all some people do is slag off moan. Look what happened to Big Red he left the site after giving some very slightly inacurate info as things can change but the info he did bring was good.

HD Boy 20-09-2011 23:03
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hodgie99 (Post 35302634)
stop the slating, people including myself ask questions on twitter on the phone email the ceo office to try n find things out.
And all some people do is slag off moan. Look what happened to Big Red he left the site after giving some very slightly inacurate info as things can change but the info he did bring was good.
Thanks for backing me up:). Where is Big Red now ?

Jameseh 20-09-2011 23:09
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hodgie99 (Post 35302634)
stop the slating, people including myself ask questions on twitter on the phone email the ceo office to try n find things out.
And all some people do is slag off moan. Look what happened to Big Red he left the site after giving some very slightly inacurate info as things can change but the info he did bring was good.
Exactly. Posting replies of the word 'no' worded slightly differently isn't good information, its just an excuse to post.

hodgie99 20-09-2011 23:10
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HD Boy (Post 35302636)
Thanks for backing me up:). Where is Big Red now ?
No probs HD Boy. I also asked about itv hd channels and the reply i got today on the twitter was the is nothing concrete just yet but as soon as there is the will let me know:D

HD Boy 20-09-2011 23:13
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hodgie99 (Post 35302640)
No probs HD Boy. I also asked about itv hd channels and the reply i got today on the twitter was the is nothing concrete just yet but as soon as there is the will let me know:D
i hope they be finalizing the deal

hodgie99 20-09-2011 23:14
Re: Itv2,3,4,hd
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jameseh (Post 35302639)
Exactly. Posting replies of the word 'no' worded slightly differently isn't good information, its just an excuse to post.
Whos worded things diffrently the quotes i av seen are the replies from the twitter team or ceo office


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