Thread: General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
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Old 08-10-2013, 13:17   #317
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 5.
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Originally Posted by Horizon View Post
Quite possibly but what they would definitely be able to do is schedule the programmes as they see fit and that may be one of the reasons behind this move, if it happens.

As an example, Breaking Bad. One of the best shows to come out of the States in years, but on what channel can you see this on? None. Now it is on netflix now, but there were years that no channel aired this show due to poor ratings when it used to be on fx. The fact that when it did air it was on at midnight, might be a reason for the poor ratings...

Sony, the maker of Breaking Bad, were reported to be very unhappy that their most prestigious show was not getting scheduled correctly. So this may be a reason why the major US broadcasters want to have their own channels in the UK.
This was my take on it, Horizon. It will be very good news for us if there are first run shows on these new US channels when they are launched. It would be Virgin Media's answer to Sky Atlantic!

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Originally Posted by DJ-SWITCH View Post
Now that is a wast no point in that more bbc channels more the licensing
fee with go up

Think we should have a choice if we want the bbc channels couse I wouldn't never watch them for people who don't watch them should have to pay a tv licensing fee just a rip off
The licensing fee is currently frozen, so no chance of that. There is no reason at all why the BBC should not add +1 channels like all other major channels have done.

Given the number of programme clashes, particularly around 9 and 10pm, additional +1 channels from the BBC will be very welcome in my household.
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