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Originally Posted by Mr K
Twitter posts usually tell you who is in the 'box seat'. UKTV have the channels, VM want them but aren't prepared to pay, even though there has been no increase in costs. UKTV seem happy to continue on without VM. VM have miscalculated and their customers lose out. Only one party responsible for this situation.
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According to David Bouchier on The Media Show, UKTV increased the cost and refused to negotiate - a point that wasn't refuted by Steve North. Virgin have offered to restore the free channels at no cost to UKTV.