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BenMcr · 22-01-2015, 10:08

I would expect most of that answer would be based on what the BBC are prepared to offer i.e. when they say 'on Virgin' it could well be just an update to the existing Connected Red Button app that is already used for additional content.

Even if it's via the VoD, that's basically already there too.

I can't see the BBC being willing for Virgin Media to carry anything as linear channel when other platforms couldn't or wouldn't - they have to maintain parity across platforms.

So Virgin Media's actual involvement would seem to be minimal from a technical perspective.

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BenMcr Virgin Media Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester Services: 360 x2, Maxit TV, Sky Sports and Sky Cinema. Gig1 Posts: 17,929	Re: The BBC3 proposed closure consultation has begun. What does this mean for VM? I would expect most of that answer would be based on what the BBC are prepared to offer i.e. when they say 'on Virgin' it could well be just an update to the existing Connected Red Button app that is already used for additional content. Even if it's via the VoD, that's basically already there too. I can't see the BBC being willing for Virgin Media to carry anything as linear channel when other platforms couldn't or wouldn't - they have to maintain parity across platforms. So Virgin Media's actual involvement would seem to be minimal from a technical perspective.