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Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth
I'd be interested to see the proof to back up all the assertions you make in this post.
Cheers
Grim
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Originally Posted by Jameseh
I'm pretty sure the first half is right, hence why the FA Cup is still on ESPN. Whether the deal with Virgin remains, I'm far less sure.
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Some of this information is in the public domain, some of it is not. You could try googling anything that is of particular interest to you
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Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute
Could that be the real issue re: existing contract between espn and virgin media irrespective of new owners.
I would guess Probably not because BT mention in their marketing strategy that after 31st July virgin will no longer have access to espn so would disagree with that assumption that vm "has" to carry it
@richardcoulter: may I ask why you personally should be informed of whether sky workers are not following supposed direction from management. Surely that would be up to sky to deal with much as virgin media workers following direction from their management regarding advice they give in retentions
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VM have a contract to pay ESPN for their channel until the end of the contract, whilst ESPN have a contract to supply ESPN in return for payment.
The takeover by Liberty doesn't change this legally binding agreement, as long as ESPN still exists as an entity. BT can't close down ESPN because of the requirements of various unexpired sports rights. The ESPN brand WILL eventually disappear.
Of course, both companies are free to supercede the contracts if both parties agree.
With immediate effect, Sky employees have been told not to refer to (or insinuate) that Sky Atlantic is a channel that is exclusive to British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC.
Appropriate action would need to be taken by Sky management regarding any issues of insubordination by anybody working for or on behalf of Sky Television. I am afraid I am unable to expand any further due to commercial & confidentiality issues.
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Originally Posted by VirginMediaPhil
4seven +30, 4seven +45, 4seven +1, 4seven +2
Now you have even more chances to catch up on your favourite Channel 4 shows  |
Lol, I must admit that, having slated it at launch as not being needed, I have found 4Seven to be useful on many occasions
