General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.

[DaMac]

Originally Posted by Alan Fry

With the shutting down of BBC HD and its replacement of a HD version of BBC Two, will Football be shown on that channel (rather than BBC Three)

There is a chance even with the launch of BBC 2 HD that BBC HD channel will continue for a while as there is a spare freeview HD mux being squeezed out that there arn't currently any takers for.

[Chad]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

BBC Two HD plus BBC One Scotland, BBC One Wales and BBC One N. Ireland are all set to launch sometime from September to December 2012.

BBC One Scotland HD would be great. I hope they repeat The Scheme in HD. I'd be happy as Larry if they did

[andy_m]

I was pondering the question last night of what will happen when BBC hd is replaced by BBC 2 hd. I'm sure, since the digital switch over is almost complete and everyone can get BBC 3, that when they need to show two games at once they'll continue to show both in hd, even if it means BBC 2 hd isn't a simulcast of BBC 2 for that period, or perhaps even by shifting regular BBC 2 content to BBC 3 or BBC 4 for a night.

[borrissey]

Originally Posted by 1701-e

IT DID GO HD!

Simulcast with BBC HD on 187- they told us often enough.

Oh yeah!! How did I forget about that

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by andy_m

I was pondering the question last night of what will happen when BBC hd is replaced by BBC 2 hd. I'm sure, since the digital switch over is almost complete and everyone can get BBC 3, that when they need to show two games at once they'll continue to show both in hd, even if it means BBC 2 hd isn't a simulcast of BBC 2 for that period, or perhaps even by shifting regular BBC 2 content to BBC 3 or BBC 4 for a night.

So to spoil two channels for people who don`t want football. This is what the Red button should be used for.

[Media Boy UK]

Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy given channel numbers for new channels coming in July.

Here is the channels for 4seven and Ailbi HD confirmed by an virgin insider:

131. Ailbi HD
194. Ailbi +1 (Moving from Channel 131).
195. 4seven

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

[COLOR="Magenta[/Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy given channel numbers for new channels coming in July.

Here is the channels for 4seven, Ailbi HD confirmed by an virgin insider:

131. Ailbi HD
194. Ailbi +1
195. 4seven

Thanks MB for your continious fine work.

[Media Boy UK]

Late June Update - With new info.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== June ===
20th. The BBC News Multiscreen will close permanently on Virgin Media via the red button on Virgin Channel 601 (Not on TiVo boxes).
Virgin Media may move Ailbi +1 to Virgin Channel 194 before July 3rd so that Virgin Media can put an information screen on Virgin Channel 131 telling viewers of the move ahead of the Ailbi HD launch.

=== July ===
3rd. Ailbi HD to launch on Virgin Channel 131.
3rd. Ailbi +1 to move to Virgin Channel 194.
3rd. Box TV to close Q on Virgin Channel 338.
3rd. Box TV to launch heat on Virgin Channel 338.
4th. 4seven to launch on Virgin Channel 195.
19th. BBC Three will broadcast all day long until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 106.
19th. BBC to broadcast some things in 3D on BBC HD until August 13th on Virgin Media Channel 187.
25th. Virgin Media to launch 24 live Olympics channels in SD from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 574-597).
25th. Virgin Media to launch 24 live Olympics HD channels from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC (Maybe they will occupy EPG numbers 550-573).
27th. Eurosport 3D will relaunch over the Olympics on Virgin Channel 523.


=== August ===
12th. BBC Three will go back to its 7pm starting time from today on Virgin Media Channel 106.
12th. Virgin Media to close 24 live Olympics channels in SD from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC.
12th. Virgin Media to close 24 live Olympics HD channels from the BBC on Virgin Channels TBC to TBC.
12th. Eurosport 3D will close on Virgin Channel 523.
29th. Six Channel 4 branded Sports Channels (Three in SD and Three in HD) may launch on Virgin Media.

=== September ===
10th. Six Channel 4 branded Sports Channels (Three in SD and Three in HD) may close on Virgin Media.

=== October ===
24th. The UK and Ireland says goodbye to Analogue TV.

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2013 ===
Channel 5 + 1 will launch on Virgin Media.
The BBC to axe the BBC Red Button multi-screen on Virgin Media on all non TiVo boxes to one stream.
The BBC to launch an BBC One HD channel for viewers outside England on Virgin Channel 108.
Also the BBC is to rebrand BBC HD as BBC TWO HD on Virgin Channel 187.

=== January 2013 ===
No News...

=== February 2013 ===
No News...

=== March 2013 ===
No News...

=== April 2013 ===
No News...

=== May 2013 ===
No News...

=== June 2013 ===
No News...

=== July 2013 ===
No News...

=== August 2013 ===
BT hope to launch an new Football Channel on Virgin Media.

=== September 2013 ===
No News...

=== October 2013 ===
No News...

=== November 2013 ===
No News...

=== December 2013 ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas in Virgin Channels 600 mark (Starting July 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-Discovery to replace Travel and Living with TLC on Virgin Channel 275.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-TCM to be rebranded on Virgin Channel 415.

=== The following channels are rumoured to be in talks with Virgin Media ===
List last updated on March 28th 2012.

The following Channels are said to be in talks with Virgin Media by my insiders:
-ITV2 HD
-ITV3 HD
-ITV4 HD
-Channel 5 +1
-Sky Atlantic
-Premier Sports

The following Channels are rumoured to be set to launch on Virgin Media soon (but not yet confirm by my Virgin Media insiders or no new info in months):
-ESPN America HD (No news in months)

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated March 9th 2012.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on June 18th 2012.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.
Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky or Sky.

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Bio HD
Crime & Investigation Network HD
Crime & Investigation Network +1
HISTORY HD
HISTORY +1

=== Own by ARY Group ===
ARY Qtv
ARY Oneworld
ARY Entertainment
ARY News

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
Pick TV +1
Sky 3D
Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic HD
Sky News HD
Sky Sports F1 HD
Sky Sports 3 HD (Was Sky Sports HD3)
Sky Sports 4 HD (Was Sky Sports HD4)
Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
CBS Drama
CBS Reality +1
Horror Channel +1

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
4seven (To start broadcasting in July on Virgin Media.)
More 4 +1
More 4 +2

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
Bliss
BuzMuzik
Chart Show TV
Dance Nation TV
Flava
Kix!
POP
Pop Girl
Pop Girl +1
Scuzz
The Vault
Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
Animal Planet HD
Animal Planet +1
Discovery 3D (May launch if audience viewing numbers are high via on Demand.)
Discovery Home & Health +1
Discovery Knowledge +1
Discovery Science +1
DMAX +1
DMAX +2
Investigation Discovery
TLC (May replace Discovery Travel and Living.)
Quest +1

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
Disney Channel HD
Disney Cinemagic HD
Disney Cinemagic +1
Disney Junior +
Disney XD HD

=== Own by Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited (Sony Pictures Television) ===
Men & Movies
Men & Movies +1
Movies 4 Men
Movies 4 Men +1

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company/Hearst Corporation) ===
ESPN America HD

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
FX +1

=== Own by GMG Radio ===
Real Radio Wales

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) ===
ITV2 HD
ITV3 HD
ITV4 HD

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
MTV CLASSIC
MTV HD
MTV LIVE
MTV MUSIC
MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
SAB
Sahara One

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Nickelodeon HD
NickToons Replay

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
Channel 5 +1

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Premier Media ===
Premier Sports
Premier Sports Xtra

=== Own by Radio TelefÃ*s Éireann ===
RTÉ 2fm
RTÉ lyric fm
RTÉ Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
RTÉ Radio 1 Extra
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
Food Network
Food Network +1
Travel Channel
Travel Channel +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
Sony Entertainment Television +1
Sony Movie Channel
Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
STAR Gold
STAR Life OK (Was STAR One)
STAR Plus HD (Soon to start broadcast.)

=== Own by Sunrise Radio Group ===
Kismat Radio
Punjabi Radio

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
Absolute 90s

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Time Warner) ===
Cartoon Network HD
TCM 2
Imagine...Dil Se (Soon to close by it owners).

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
UCB TV
UCB Bible
UCB Gospel
UCB Inspiration
UCB Ireland

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
The Style Network
Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Viacom ===
BET
BET +1

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
ZEE Café
Zing

----------------------- Just for TiVo viewers -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming things set to happen for TiVo viewers only.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is subject to change.

NOTE: = This part of the list will be removed and will rejoin the full list on July 2nd.

=== Coming up on TiVo ===
=== June ===
No News...

=== July ===
19th. Extra Olympics things will appear on TiVo from Today.

=== August ===
No News...

=== September ===
Virgin Media Tivo iPad app launch in September (Info from reghardware.com.)

=== October ===
No News....

=== November ===
No News...

=== December ===
No News...

=== Unknown dates ===
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy about TiVo ===
Last updated February 28th 2012.

Q: WHY DID YOU ADD THIS PART OF YOUR LIST FOR?
A: This part is just for viewers of Virgin Media who have got TiVo in. For all the rest of things coming to Virgin Media go back to the top of this post.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on June 20th 2012.

Next update: July 2nd - unless:
A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

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[r94yan]

will we ever get FX+1

[windy]

Originally Posted by r94yan

will we ever get FX+1

very good point.

[borrissey]

What do you prefer picture quality or sound quality? I guess both are important.

Would it be possible to get HD sound formats on the Sky movie channels such as DTS HD and True HD?

[Alan Fry]

Originally Posted by DaMac

There is a chance even with the launch of BBC 2 HD that BBC HD channel will continue for a while as there is a spare freeview HD mux being squeezed out that there arn't currently any takers for.

Well it should not cost much to operate 3 HD Channels

Maybe the unused slot on Freeview will be used by BT for the HD version of their "BT Sport" channel

---------- Post added at 11:46 ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 ----------

Once a lot of SD and HD slots on VM are released after the Games, what SD (or HD Channels would you want on VM?

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Alan Fry

Well it should not cost much to operate 3 HD Channels

Maybe the unused slot on Freeview will be used by BT for the HD version of their "BT Sport" channel

---------- Post added at 11:46 ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 ----------

Once a lot of SD and HD slots on VM are released after the Games, what SD (or HD Channels would you want on VM?

Sky Atlantic for one and this could well arrive before the end of the year.

[Alan Fry]

Originally Posted by denphone

Sky Atlantic for one and this could well arrive before the end of the year.

What makes you think that? (are you talking both HD and SD versions?)

[windy]

Originally Posted by denphone

Sky Atlantic for one and this could well arrive before the end of the year.

Iam watching sky 1 at the mo and they had an trailer on for sky atlantic and from 6pm weekdays you can watch ER and House which has been on so many other channels .... So my question is why does anyone want sky atlanatic just for repeats?

Iam sure you can watch these programmes on other channels or even on demand.

I Personally iam not bothered about getting sky atlantic just like every channel eventually they all start to show repeats.