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Virgin TV (2026)

This is a continuation of the 'Changes to Virgin TV (2025)' thread which you can find here:

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...php?t=33713133

1. The old thread has been closed, but will remain for information purposes;
2. I will collate all the information from my various sources and post on Cable Forum;

In addition to that I will be on hand to answer any questions that arise and to provide links to other sources of information as they come up.

Thank you.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

another new thread, another new year. how time flies eh!

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

HGTV will NOT close on January 13th on Virgin Media.
Really +1 is testing on Virgin Media network at Virgin Media O2 HQ,

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36208497)

HGTV will NOT close on January 13th on Virgin Media.
Really +1 is testing on Virgin Media network at Virgin Media O2 HQ,

HGTV is becoming TLC isn't it MB?

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36208485)

another new thread, another new year. how time flies eh!

I hope there is a badge.

There better be a badge.

I like badges. Fabric preferably.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36208498)

HGTV is becoming TLC isn't it MB?

Only on Freeview and maybe Freesat and Freely. My EPG has confirmed that HGTV is still broadcasting on Virgin after January 13th.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

The VirginMedia EPG appears to be just copying the same generic listing week after week with no episode details - I would no trust it that far out

Digiguide and HGTV website currently show 'programmes no longer available' after 13th January.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36208514)

Only on Freeview and maybe Freesat and Freely. My EPG has confirmed that HGTV is still broadcasting on Virgin after January 13th.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36208514)

Only on Freeview and maybe Freesat and Freely. My EPG has confirmed that HGTV is still broadcasting on Virgin after January 13th.

EPGs aren't fully reliable mate, i'm going to go with it is closing for now.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HGTV_(UK_%26_Ireland)

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The channel will close in January 2026, with its programming moving to Really and its channel slot taken by TLC.

Quote:

It was announced on 20 October 2025 that HGTV would close in the UK and Ireland after 27 years on air with programmes moving to it’s sister channel, Really, in January 2026.

I think I'd trust that over a dodgy EPG. :)

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

The actual HGTV site program listings are showing no programs available from 14th January
https://hgtv.co.uk/tv-guide/undefined/?sd=2026-01-14

The listings on the broadcasters site only updated earlier today so there is till time for VM to update their EPG.

When the VM EPG differs from the website of the broadcaster's published schedule for programmes, you should email tivoguideerrors@virginmedia.co.uk

Although they don't usually reply to the emails they will update the EPG with the correct info/metadata.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

All EPGs - including VirginMedia, Sky and Freesat - should it closes down overnight on 13th January.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36208514)

Only on Freeview and maybe Freesat and Freely. My EPG has confirmed that HGTV is still broadcasting on Virgin after January 13th.

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

More 'Sky Exclusive' box sets added to 'Sky Showcase' on demand with Virgin Media such as Band of Brothers, The Pacific and True Blood.

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Originally Posted by SonicMaster (Post 36208644)

More 'Sky Exclusive' box sets added to 'Sky Showcase' on demand with Virgin Media such as Band of Brothers, The Pacific and True Blood.

Sky or Virgin must be planning something because otherwise it's strange to say the least, basically any of HBO back catalogue pre April 2022 leaves Sky channels on 25th March

non exclusive HBO content (that are part of former HBO output deal) left on Sky channels until their original 4 year licensing terms expire as per 2019 output deal , this is the case in Germany & Italy now.

e.g

Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms -
Euphoria 3rd and final season only
House Of The Dragon (season 1 exipres in August)
The Last Of Us (season 1 exipres in January 2027)
The White Lotus season 2 and 3 (season 2 exipres in October)
True Detective Night Country Season 4 only
Westworld season 4 only (until June - I suspect this might turn up in full on ITVX)
Dune Prophecy season 1
It Welcome To Derry
The Penguin
Task season 1
The Rehearsal (season 1 exipres in August)
The Chair Company season 1
I Love LA season 1
Somebody Somewhere seasons 2 and 3

+ some post April 2022 miniseries and cancelled series until their original 4 year licence expires

Top many HBO Documentary films on Sky Documentaries too mention but you can work out what's still on there non exclusively until their licence runs out,

This Virgin TV edit strangely lists Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms aswell?
https://www.virginmedia.com/the-edit...rime-video-itv

Re: Virgin TV (2026)

Really +1
TLC HD^
TLC HD^
Quest HD^
Quest HD^
Quest Red
Quest+1^
Quest+1^
TLC+1^
TLC+1^
5 USA+1^
5 USA+1^

^Ch listed 2 times mean they will not be on same number uk wide TLC will be on Ch 113 in ONLY in England & Ch 128 outside England from January 13th - reported by Radio Times
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Re: Virgin TV (2026)

Premier Sports Rugby 553 now available for all customers for no extra cost.... Although a lot of live euro matches are on Premier Sports 1&2 lol