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harry_hitch · 29-01-2014, 13:04

For what it's worth, I think this ITV channel will be a Sky exclusive for some years. Lets not forget how long VM had to wait before they got ITV 2,3 and in HD. AFAIK, these channels still have to be paid for, so I do not see why Sky won't try and use this as a USP too. They are probably aware of the competition for U.S. tv shows from Netflix next year and are planning for more exclusive content to possibly make up for any possible loss of US dramas to the likes of Netflix.
For me it would be no loss though. I cannot remember the last program I watch on ITV (other than Take Me Out). Sky's original British content does not appeal to me much either. I have only enjoyed Mad Dogs over the years.
I am sure there will be the odd program I would like to watch, but I will not be upset if VM do not get the channel. It would of course be nice if VM could get it for those who want it.

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harry_hitch Heavens to Betsy, Bertie! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambs Services: TIVO, M TV, L BB, M Phone Posts: 1,094	Re: Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014 For what it's worth, I think this ITV channel will be a Sky exclusive for some years. Lets not forget how long VM had to wait before they got ITV 2,3 and in HD. AFAIK, these channels still have to be paid for, so I do not see why Sky won't try and use this as a USP too. They are probably aware of the competition for U.S. tv shows from Netflix next year and are planning for more exclusive content to possibly make up for any possible loss of US dramas to the likes of Netflix. For me it would be no loss though. I cannot remember the last program I watch on ITV (other than Take Me Out). Sky's original British content does not appeal to me much either. I have only enjoyed Mad Dogs over the years. I am sure there will be the odd program I would like to watch, but I will not be upset if VM do not get the channel. It would of course be nice if VM could get it for those who want it.