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Originally Posted by oliver1948uk

The more I consider the course of events the more I believe VM knew what was going to happen (ie UKTV programmes would leave VM) and had weighed up in advance the costs and risks involved. I believe this because all of a sudden replacement channels were available, something which by past experience takes months or even years to negotiate. Rather than ITV holding VM to ransom, perhaps it was the other way round. By standing firm to UKTV, VM were showing they were not going to be messed about by ITV who have much to lose if they are not on VM. Only those in the room where negotiations take place really know. I doubt they are contributing to this forum.

VM know that many people are in a similar position to me. That is that money is limited and to get good broadband speed as well as adequate TV is going to cost more away from VM. I watched a lot on Drama in particular but it is not the end of the world! There is more in life than TV.

This pretty close to my view except for the money part . Broadband is the reason l choose to stay.can always work around the few programs not available now. Can't says the new ones bring anything to my table.