[howardmicks]

Just finally had a reply from universal hd owners


Hi Howard
We are always looking to improve our services to all of our viewers across all platforms, Virgin Media included, and are in on-going conversations with them. Like all businesses, however, these decisions and discussions are based on commercial factors and currently we have not been able to form a deal with Virgin for an HD version of Universal Channel. It’s great to know you would like to see an HD version of the channel on Virgin. Please do write to them also and let them know!
Best wishes
Universal Channel

So that ain't coming anytime soon