General : Coming soon to Virgin TV 2014

[spankysmagicpian]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

There wasn't a second Broadcast article, spanky, that was a genuine mistake. The wording in MB's post was misinterpreted.

Thanks for the clarification OB

[harry_hitch]

Originally Posted by passingbat

No one needs to define or be concerned about the form any discussion will take. Those who are interested in the post can read it and respond if they are interested in it and those who aren't can just skip past the post.

A couple of people telling other people what 'they' thought was appropriate to post is what caused this discussion. They should just concern themselves with their own posts and skip ones that don't interest them.

Many posters do quite clearly ignore various posts on here. Some do respond to posts regarding SA by questioning why we talk about on here, others respond with rumours of launch dates. As I understand it, this would classed as taking part in a discussion on SA. Their opinions on the subject are surely as valid as any others. Just because you do not agree with them, does not mean no-one can post them. Perhaps I am being obtuse and misunderstanding the definition of discussion though.

BIB - Ironically, I don't think it's appropriate for you tell people what they can and can not post on here either. If they feel a post/discussion is not relevant, they are allowed to say so, I am not aware of anything that says they to bite their tongue. It seems rather like a "pot and kettle" situation here.
You have no right to say people should just concern themselves with their posts just because they want to question the validity of other posts or discussions. Obviously the post interested them in the first place, so they have the right to reply to it and not skip past it.

You choose not to skip past some posts on SA, why should others have to skip it.

Hopefully though, you will only concern yourself with your own posts on this matter and skip this post because it does not interest you. I certainly do not want this to drag on.

[Media Boy UK]

January List update - January 16th update.

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 STILL 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 ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
Oct. 25th. Premier Sports is having an freeview to all M, M+, L and XL packages on Virgin Channel 551 right now until February 28th 2014.

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

=== February ===
1st. Virgin Media to put some prices up from today.
7th. The BBC to relaunch BBC Red Button 2 for the Winter Olympics on Virgin Channel 992 before today*.
24th. The BBC to close BBC Red Button 2 after the Winter Olympics on Virgin Channel 992 today*.
27th. Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch today on Virgin Channel 159.

*Channel number to be confirmed by The BBC or Virgin Media.

=== March ===
1st. Premier Sports will cost £7.99 per month on Virgin Media from today.
31st. Local TV broadcaster London Live to launch on Virgin Channel 159 today.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

=== Not Confirmed as coming ===
-THIS PART OF LIST WILL BE AXE IN THE NEXT UPDATED DUE TO NO REAL NEW INFORMATION IN MONTHS.

=== Unknown dates ===
-News 18 will soon launch on Virgin Media.
-Sky to close Sky Arts 2 to launch Sky Bravo?
-The BBC will launch an BBC One +1 Channel.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas on Virgin Channel 159.
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Channels ONLY in UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on January 6th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST OF MISSING CHANNELS NOT BROADCASTING IN VIRGIN MEDIA AREAS RIGHT NOW BUT IS BROADCASTING ON UPC IRELAND:

Documentaries:
-History HD
-Nat Geo Wild HD
-CI HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

News:
-Sky News HD

Music:
-MTV Classic

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
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/

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on January 16th 2014.

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, Sky or UPC Ireland.

NOTE: Shopping Channels NOW ADDED to 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 UPC Ireland, Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A+E Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-CI HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-CI +1
-HISTORY HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Lifetime +1
-Lifetime HD

=== Own by Active Channel Limited ===
-The Active Channel

=== Own by ARY Group ===
-ARY Qtv
-ARY Oneworld

=== Bauer Radio ===
-Absolute Radio 90s (On Sky across the UK - May close in 2014 to make way for Heat Radio to launch on Sky.)
-Kisstory (On Freeview across the UK - Absolute Radio 80s may close in 2014 to make way for Kisstory to launch on both Sky and Virgin Media.)
-KissFresh (On Freeview across the UK. - Absolute Radio Classic Rock may close in 2014 to make way for KissFresh to launch on both Sky and Virgin Media.)
-Heat Radio (On Freeview across the UK.)
-The Hits Radio (On Freeview across the UK.)
-Kerrang! Radio (On Freeview across the UK - May close in 2014 to make way for Planet Rock to launch on Freeview.)

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky Bravo (Channel rumour to launch)
-Sky News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-SkyPoker.com
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting/Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation ===
-Sky News Arabia

=== Own by CBS Studios International/Chellomedia (Liberty Global) ===
-Reality TV

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-4Seven HD (Channel soon to start broadcasting.)

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

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
-TLC +2

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-Disney Junior +
-Disney Junior HD
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by Eternal Word Television Network ===
-EWTN TV (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-EWTN Radio Europe

=== Own by Fox International Channels (21st Century Fox) ===
-Fox News Channel

=== Own by Global Music Television (Global Radio) ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by Ideal Shopping Direct plc ===
-Create & Craft Extra
-Ideal Extra

=== Own by ITV Digital Channels Ltd (ITV plc) and JML Direct Ltd ===
-The Store

=== Own by Michel Adam Lisowski ===
-Fashion TV (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

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

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels [21st Century Fox]) ===
-Nat Wild HD (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (Viacom International Media Networks Europe/BSkyB) ===
-Nick Jr. +1

=== Own by Northern & Shell ===
-5Later (Soon to launch on Freeview).

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

=== Own by Phoenix Television ===
-Phoenix CNE

=== Own by QVC (Liberty Interactive Corporation - Liberty Media) ===
-QVC Beauty
-QVC Extra
-QVC Style

=== Own by Raidió Teilifís Éireann ===
-RTÉ 2fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ Ireland (Channel soon to launch for viewers in England, Scotland and Wales).
-RTÉ lyric fm (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
-Food Network +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-More>Movies
-More>Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men
-Movies 4 Men +1
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (21st Century Fox) ===
-STAR Jalsha
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by Travel Channel International Ltd. (Scripps Networks Interactive) ===
-Travel Channel + 1

=== Own by Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner) ===
-Test line

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
-E! HD
-E! +1
-Universal Channel HD

=== Own by Viacom ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by Viacom International Media Networks (Europe) ===
-MTV CLASSIC (Broadcasts in UPC Ireland areas right now).
-MTV LIVE
-MTV +1

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE News

NOTE TO ALL: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===

Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
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/

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated November 4th 2013.

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

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media and UPC Ireland are now both own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''HISTORY HD'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: HISTORY HD and Disney Channel HD is only broadcasting in UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on January 16th 2014.

Next update: TBC - 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.

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

[Mad Max]

Psst, psst, guys guys, shhh, listen i've just heard Atlantic is coming, more to follow soon, shhhh................

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by Mad Max

Psst, psst, guys guys, shhh, listen i've just heard Atlantic is coming, more to follow soon, shhhh................

I've heard that Virgin are launching their own channel Virgin Pacific

[Mad Max]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

I've heard that Virgin are launching their own channel Virgin Pacific

Heehee, more like Virgin on the ridiculous.......

[paultrademark]

Originally Posted by denphone

Now now Dave you must have a short memory.

Were you not the one who was bleating on about BT Sports are just another Setanta?

Apologies if am wrong.

And the last 5-6 pages are a complete waste of internet space, can a mod just delete them?

[andy_m]

Originally Posted by paultrademark

Were you not the one who was bleating on about BT Sports are just another Setanta?

Apologies if am wrong.

And the last 5-6 pages are a complete waste of internet space, can a mod just delete them?

In fairness, I don't think he was. I was quite critical of BT prior to launch although I have been impressed with their coverage since, but there's aatot.

MB I get the general impression that insider information has dried up in, say, the last 6 months compared to the few years before that- is that right?

[Anypermitedroute]

I think that is more down to the fact that there isn't actually many more channels virgin doesn't have and are in a position both financially viable or third party willing to acquire.

[andy_m]

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute

I think that is more down to the fact that there isn't actually many more channels virgin doesn't have and are in a position both financially viable or third party willing to acquire.

Depending on Media Boy's reply, that was mynext question. Has he, in his 7 years, known a similar period of quiet, and what happened either side of it?

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute

I think that is more down to the fact that there isn't actually many more channels virgin doesn't have and are in a position both financially viable or third party willing to acquire.

I think you've nailed it really. There's really no news for anyone to leak or report because the platform is now quite mature. We'll see more on-demand services, more HD versions of channels, and eventually 4k versions too, the roll-out of Local TV, ad-hoc launches like BBC1+1 and maybe some extra channels added from providers at renewal time. But we'll see nothing as exciting as before, unless there is significant industry restructuring or Virgin decides to look at more non-English-speaking channels.

[gba93]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

I think you've nailed it really. There's really no news for anyone to leak or report because the platform is now quite mature. We'll see more on-demand services, more HD versions of channels, and eventually 4k versions too, the roll-out of Local TV, ad-hoc launches like BBC1+1 and maybe some extra channels added from providers at renewal time. But we'll see nothing as exciting as before, unless there is significant industry restructuring or Virgin decides to look at more non-English-speaking channels.

The really good thing about significant change is that it invariable happens when you least expect it !

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute

I think that is more down to the fact that there isn't actually many more channels virgin doesn't have and are in a position both financially viable or third party willing to acquire.

Bar the HD Channels, CSC Media Channels and Sky Basic Channels nothing good left for Virgin to go after.

Oh the good old days: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34...-post1577.html

---------- Post added at 10:24 ---------- Previous post was at 10:21 ----------

Originally Posted by andy_m

Depending on Media Boy's reply, that was mynext question. Has he, in his 7 years, known a similar period of quiet, and what happened either side of it?

Try living in an old Telewest area. I want mad every time I saw new channels being added to NTL.

(Telewest was poor that adding new channels)

[paultrademark]

Originally Posted by andy_m

In fairness, I don't think he was. I was quite critical of BT prior to launch although I have been impressed with their coverage since, but there's aatot.

Fair enough, I know there was a few posters on this thread that said they were just a flash in the pan similar to Setanta and several other posters dismissing that thought.

[Media Boy UK]

Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to remove Best Direct this weekend.

I have just been told by Virgin Insiders that Best Direct will no longer broadcast on Virgin Channel 742 from Saturday.

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