Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009) - Page 286

BenMcr · 10-12-2009, 09:07

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Originally Posted by Mobes

That says it all really.

I mean Channel 4, not VM

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Without wanting to sound obnoxious (some may say i've already failed) i couldn't care less about freesat because i don't have it so i don't get your point.

My point is that if C4 were REALLY concerned about getting E4HD multi-platform then it would be launching on Freesat at the same as Sky. As it's not, that says to me there is something else going on.

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This is really just another minor annoyance amongst the whole raft of VM HD annoyances. They've not helped their own cause by keeping quiet and hopeing we don't read SKY or Chnl4 press announcments.

And in those press releases it's made quite clear it's going to be on Sky only, so what can VM add apart from 'No we've not got it'?

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I would expect that any HD content from E4HD is likely to turn up in the 4OD section on VM TV (if it's not there already), so it's not like you will miss out on any of the content either

gadge · 10-12-2009, 10:01

I sent an email to sky by mistake which should have been for ch4 instead but got a reply from skys department which deals with new channels and his reply was contact ch 4 direct to ask if it was coming to freesat or virgin.I know it wont appear on freesat due to being no space at the moment.Also in sky press realease it said multi year deal and not exclusive so it could come to virgin sooner rather than later.

TheDon · 10-12-2009, 10:23

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Originally Posted by gadge

I know it wont appear on freesat due to being no space at the moment.

There's plenty of space on freesat.

The only thing that stops channels launching on freesat is they firstly need to be broadcast free to air, and secondly have to pay for a freesat EPG slot.

I'd be willing to bet that the reason it's not launching on freesat is that sky have insisted it's broadcast encrypted, something they often do in return for subsidised (or even free) epg slots.

gadge · 10-12-2009, 11:43

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Originally Posted by TheDon

There's plenty of space on freesat.

The only thing that stops channels launching on freesat is they firstly need to be broadcast free to air, and secondly have to pay for a freesat EPG slot.

I'd be willing to bet that the reason it's not launching on freesat is that sky have insisted it's broadcast encrypted, something they often do in return for subsidised (or even free) epg slots.

Looking at this seemed the case.
http://www.joinfreesat.co.uk/index.php/page/4

Andrewcrawford23 · 10-12-2009, 12:52

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Originally Posted by TheDon

There's plenty of space on freesat.

The only thing that stops channels launching on freesat is they firstly need to be broadcast free to air, and secondly have to pay for a freesat EPG slot.

I'd be willing to bet that the reason it's not launching on freesat is that sky have insisted it's broadcast encrypted, something they often do in return for subsidised (or even free) epg slots.

plenty opf space on freesat epg but now on astra 2d ch4 hd five hd e4 hd more 4 hd film 4 hd etc will launch on freesat when th new astra 2e, 2f, 2g launhc in 2012

bayards · 10-12-2009, 14:59

I miss my paltry HD channels on Virgin as currently working a few weeks in Eritrea - but home for Crimbo.

I'll be totally deaf and aged by the time Virgin get a raft of decent HD channels on board. Considering moving house just to get Sky HD back - drastic or what!!

H in the Horn of Africa.

zantarous · 10-12-2009, 15:16

Well lets see they did say most of the none Sky branded ones would be on the network by August 2010.

gadge · 10-12-2009, 15:17

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Originally Posted by bayards

I miss my paltry HD channels on Virgin as currently working a few weeks in Eritrea - but home for Crimbo.

I'll be totally deaf and aged by the time Virgin get a raft of decent HD channels on board. Considering moving house just to get Sky HD back - drastic or what!!

H in the Horn of Africa.

Sounds a good job what do you do?.

gadge · 11-12-2009, 14:23

Virgin plan to launch music service.
http://www.cable.co.uk/news/virgin-m...vice-19507950/

Stuart · 11-12-2009, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Mobes

Not when it's related to what's Coming Soon though eh! Honestly!!!

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P.s You've now created more off topic posts by saying the 1st one which wasn't off topic was off topic... confused? I know i am!

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Isn't this off topic?

Discussion of the status of ofcom is Off topic. Any further discussion of this subject will attract infractions.

Nook29 · 12-12-2009, 15:53

ESPN get Guinness Premiership rights?

Nook29 · 13-12-2009, 11:09

This weeks live sport on ESPN.

Raistlin · 13-12-2009, 14:02

Ok, let's get two things absolutely clear.

1. This thread is for discussing things that have been announced as possibly or definitely coming to Virgin Media's TV service. extended discussions of Legal or regulatory rulings do not fall within that remit, regardless of how they might affect those things which we are told may be / are coming soon;
2. Continuing to debate whether or not previous moderating decisions were correct, or whether or not the moderating stance generally with regards to this thread is correct, will result in posts being removed and individuals infracted.

If you don't like, or don't feel you can post within, either of those points, then don't post in this thread.

Raistlin · 13-12-2009, 17:06

To add to what I've said above. I have no intention of retrospectively Moderating this thread - needless to say though, the recent spate of argumentative and extremely off-topic posts have attracted my attention and future off-topic posts will be dealt with.

SB_07 · 13-12-2009, 17:30

Not sure if this is the right thread, but does anyone know when Virgin will add the last 2 episodes of Generation kill HD to OD? There's 7 episodes but only 5 on there at the mo.