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Old 01-08-2013, 14:17   #3723
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.

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Originally Posted by ocav View Post
Incorrect. Read back through the thread, 2-3 contract lawyers have already stated that it was outside of Virgins control therefore it doesn't apply. The reason people got out for the Sky Basics was because Virgin had said no to a new carriage agreement, therefore it was within their control.

The company that their carriage agreement was with, ESPN has closed, that is outside their control. They have to make a new agreement with BT to bring what is in effect a brand new channel back. The old ESPN does not exist anymore.
I have been trying to suggest this on the other thread only this is brilliantly put... many thanks.
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