Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by geordiechris

Any idea if the Investigation Discovery channel will be shown on virginmedia?

Maybe will launch when Virgin deal with Discovery is up as they have no +1 hour channels left on Virgin Media to ask them to remove so Virgin can launch Investigation Discovery on Virgin Media.

[destinys]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Maybe will launch when Virgin deal with Discovery is up as they have no +1 hour channels left on Virgin Media to ask them to remove so Virgin can launch Investigation Discovery on Virgin Media.

They have Discovery Channel + 1, they would be foolish to remove from Virgin Media mind you. They also have Discovery Real Time +1 which they should remove to launch something better.

That said why can't they launch DMAX + 1. and + 2? Also Discovery Science + 1?

Doesn't Virgin want Timeshifted channels? DMAX could be moved to M+, +1 to L, and +2 to XL if they launched on Virgin Media, that way everyone gets a slice of the DMAX cake.

Oh well.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

From their own results:

As of September 2011
Total TV customers 10,213,000
Total HD customers 3,925,000

Sky only install HD capable boxes now, but not all of them will be HD activated due to the extra monthly cost

Look like Sky Arts SD plus the rest of Sky Basic will stay on air after January 25th.

Supported by a commitment to triple its programming budget, Sky Arts is set to increase the breadth of its content, to help it reach an even wider audience. Building on Sky Arts’ success to date, the channels will offer an even broader mix of programming, spanning music, arts, biographies, chat shows, film, drama and comedy. With a more rounded entertainment focus, the channels will move up Sky’s Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) to positions 129 (Sky Arts 1 and Sky Arts 1 HD) and 130 (Sky Arts 2 and Sky Arts 2 HD). The channels will move to their new homes on Tuesday 24th January 2012. To accommodate the changes, Sky 2 will find a new home at Sky Guide #121 and Sky Living Loves will close.

http://www.skyarts.co.uk/skyarts/sky...w-home-on-sky/

Info from Sky Arts.co.uk

Sky Arts Channels broadcast on Virgin Media from Channel 281 up to 284.

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Originally Posted by destinys

They have Discovery Channel + 1, they would be foolish to remove from Virgin Media mind you. They also have Discovery Real Time +1 which they should remove to launch something better.

That said why can't they launch DMAX + 1. and + 2? Also Discovery Science + 1?

Doesn't Virgin want Timeshifted channels? DMAX could be moved to M+, +1 to L, and +2 to XL if they launched on Virgin Media, that way everyone gets a slice of the DMAX cake.

Oh well.

Oops I forgot about Discovery +1 and Real Time +1 been on Virgin TV.

[muppetman11]

Another conspiracy theory on the forums I see LOL

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=2431

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Another conspiracy theory on the forums I see LOL

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=2431

I did try to read that post this afternoon.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Another conspiracy theory on the forums I see LOL

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...postcount=2431

Total fabrication from Flagrag.

"There is some other sports moving across like NASCAR,Indy car along with talks of Stock car/Banger racing."

NASCAR and BRISCA, stock car racing, are exclusive to Premier Sports.

"There is also a strong chance providing the media rights fees are acceptable and that certain conditions are met by host broadcasters that we may see some Polish and Swedish speedway live or delayed coverage."

Again Swedish speedway is exclusive to Premier Sports.

"Now the questions it is planned that at launch this channel would be free but if coverage was to increase and more sports like MX1 GP,BTCC,WRC or British superbikes was to join would you be willing to pay an additional £3-5 per month ?"

WRC is exclusive to ESPN.

"Just after a bit of feedback and feelings towards some possible changes happening to Sky sports speedway coverage."

My cousin races for Newcastle Diamonds, formerly of Edinburgh Monarchs, and has been in Speedway for almost 10 years. I've just sent him a text asking if there are any changes afoot. He has heard nothing. Usual coverage as normal as far as he is concerned.

EDIT

Oh wait, I didn't realise he posted more BS.

"The initial plan is that it would be included at no extra cost for Sky sports customers it does seem among Speedway fans though a few of you would be prepared to pay for it as a stand alone channel so no need for Sky sports subs would £10 a month seem reasonable?"

Sounds terribly like Boxnation to me.

"The reasoning behind this idea is the rights of F1 being purchased and due to the length and timing of these races there is likely to be a number of clashes with Football,Rugby Union,Superleague and Cricket along with variety of other sports mean a very full schedule 2012."

I'm sure 4 SKY Sports channel plus the Red Button facility will help SKY cope.

"With regards to Virgin I would be very surprised if no carriage deal was done with them as the Tivo service is very good."

That seems a great reason to withhold a channel

"There's an interesting rumour making the rounds on a Speedway forum"

I read this as; Here's some nonsense I've just came up with.

[muppetman11]

Hence why I said another conspiracy theory , NASCAR is shown on Sky Sports also however I do believe Premier Sports have the rights in the UK for Live races.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

Hence why I said another conspiracy theory , NASCAR is shown on Sky Sports also however I do believe Premier Sports have the rights in the UK for Live races.

Whilst I like a good conspiracy theory, I really like kicking the poop out of one too.

It was a great spot Muppetman, tickled me pink.

The thing is Flagrag is probably a massive motor sports, and has heard a rumour, but has got a little too excited with his posts.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Chad

Whilst I like a good conspiracy theory, I really like kicking the poop out of one too.

It was a great spot Muppetman, tickled me pink.

The thing is Flagrag is probably a massive motor sports, and has heard a rumour, but has got a little too excited with his posts.

I'm part of a Sky consumer panel and have never seen any questionnaires asking anything like he states.
http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/foru...&#entry2040642

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

While I agree with your assertion I'm afraid most large companies behave in this way not that I'm condoning it of course , as an example just look at accusations re Anti competitive practices at the big worldwide tech companies. Any company with a great product will go to lengths to protect it , I'm afraid sometimes this can be seen as sly by outsiders.

True, that's why, for example, there are measures in place to prevent the major supermarkets from operating a cartel. I just wish there was some body with a backbone to keep Sky in line.

Originally Posted by Media Boy

An Virgin Tester has told me the following over the weekend.

Maybe an new red button steam set to launch?

NOTE: I think ''Hidden'' means it not an TV Channel.

Wasn't one of the recent tests on the EPG labelled "Test 43"?

Originally Posted by destinys

They have Discovery Channel + 1, they would be foolish to remove from Virgin Media mind you. They also have Discovery Real Time +1 which they should remove to launch something better.

That said why can't they launch DMAX + 1. and + 2? Also Discovery Science + 1?

Doesn't Virgin want Timeshifted channels? DMAX could be moved to M+, +1 to L, and +2 to XL if they launched on Virgin Media, that way everyone gets a slice of the DMAX cake.

Oh well.

It may well be a monetary issue as opposed to problems with capacity.

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Look like Sky Arts SD plus the rest of Sky Basic will stay on air after January 25th.

http://www.skyarts.co.uk/skyarts/sky...w-home-on-sky/

Info from Sky Arts.co.uk

Sky Arts Channels broadcast on Virgin Media from Channel 281 up to 284.

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Oops I forgot about Discovery +1 and Real Time +1 been on Virgin TV.

I read this as dumbing down Sky Arts to gain more viewers. I always thought that Sky purchased the arts channels to be able refute claims that it was full of popularist pap and/or appeal to the more discerning viewer

[RichardCoulter]

Blackbelt TV, at present a niche cable channel in the US on martial arts - films and matches etc, looks set to launch on Real Digital.

As their original broadcast outlet was originally cable, and with a satellite feed becoming available, I wonder if this could be the test and/or if VM will be taking it?

The channel is aimed at Black Belt and Martial Arts instructors, fans and participants.

[Alan Fry]

In my eyes, Virgin should have puched harder when they were in the process of selling their tv channels to sky

the very least they could have also gained (along with what they actually gained) Sky Sports News HD, Sky Sports HD3/4 and Sky News HD

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Alan Fry

In my eyes, Virgin should have puched harder when they were in the process of selling their tv channels to sky

the very least they could have also gained (along with what they actually gained) Sky Sports News HD, Sky Sports HD3/4 and Sky News HD

But they gained many things and that included access to Sky's premium HD channels, Sky's Anytime OD service and the red button so all in all l don't think that was a bad deal do you.

[Perfect Choice]

That was never going to happen, Sky will not give any of those until Ofcom forces them to, VM did as well as they did in my view and we have access to all of those channels be in in SD only.

[Digital Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Alan Fry

In my eyes, Virgin should have puched harder when they were in the process of selling their tv channels to sky

the very least they could have also gained (along with what they actually gained) Sky Sports News HD, Sky Sports HD3/4 and Sky News HD

These channels were not broadcasting when the deal was signed. Sky Sports is a seperate deal as it's premium content.