General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 2

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Not sure about that, theone, many of the channels we don't get are either not worth a light or are 'here today, gone tomorrow'.

http://www.a516digital.com/ (see the vu tv item).

We need to get out of the mindset that we must have every single channel available, no matter how much dross is pumped out.

Sky Atlantic, AMC and ITV Encore are the only additional channels worth having, IMHO.

Tbh amc is waste of time at the moment mate already it's starting to show repeats of stuff it's already shown.

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Sky Atlantic, AMC and ITV Encore are the only additional channels worth having, IMHO.

Two of the best current AMC shows are available via Amazon Prime, who have UK first run rights (Halt and Catch Fire and Turn; both having been renewed for a third season). The pretty much only other one, Rectify (which won't be everyone's cup of tea), is available on Netflix Canada. The rest seem to be re-runs of old shows. VM would probably be wasting their money if they paid BT for the channel.

[Aguero9320]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Not sure about that, theone, many of the channels we don't get are either not worth a light or are 'here today, gone tomorrow'.

http://www.a516digital.com/ (see the vu tv item).

We need to get out of the mindset that we must have every single channel available, no matter how much dross is pumped out.

Sky Atlantic, AMC and ITV Encore are the only additional channels worth having, IMHO.

You're not wrong, Old Boy! I just wish that Virgin would milk the remaining channels from broadcasters VM already have deals with and scoop up the remaining Freeview channels; that should make us all satisfied.

Personally, I don't give a toss as to what channels they are; it's the choice I want more than anything.

[Mad Max]

Originally Posted by Aguero9320

You're not wrong, Old Boy! I just wish that Virgin would milk the remaining channels from broadcasters VM already have deals with and scoop up the remaining Freeview channels; that should make us all satisfied.

Personally, I don't give a toss as to what channels they are; it's the choice I want more than anything.

I kind of agree with the above, but there are ppl on here who slate Atlantic because it's on Sky and imo they obviously have no idea what a good show or series is, most of them would probably prefer QVC, ( oops sorry the one..)

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by Mad Max

I kind of agree with the above, but there are ppl on here who slate Atlantic because it's on Sky and imo they obviously have no idea what a good show or series is, most of them would probably prefer QVC, ( oops sorry the one..)

Haha you should see the US QVC Atlantic is ok but trust me on AMC at the moment you really aren't missing much same with ITV Encore imo.
I get AMC via BT TV but i rarely watch it, Sky atlantic and itv encore i get via nowtv, sky atlantic is the best of the 3 i think.

[Dave42]

SA still most overrated channel ever and don't no why people still go on about it as it aint coming to VM or anyone else sky wont let anyone have it at all sooner people relise that the better

[Mad Max]

Originally Posted by Dave42

SA still most overrated channel ever and don't no why people still go on about it as it aint coming to VM or anyone else sky wont let anyone have it at all sooner people relise that the better

Rubbish, that's just your opinion, i bet you love Jeremy Kyle!!...

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by Mad Max

Rubbish, that's just your opinion, i bet you love Jeremy Kyle!!...

would not watch that garbage if you paid me

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Dave42

SA still most overrated channel ever and don't no why people still go on about it as it aint coming to VM or anyone else sky wont let anyone have it at all sooner people relise that the better

Always the pessimist l see Dave,

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Dave42

SA still most overrated channel ever and don't no why people still go on about it as it aint coming to VM or anyone else sky wont let anyone have it at all sooner people relise that the better

That's because your obviously old school and look at the channels daily schedule rather than the content it offers over the course of a year.

[johnasimmons]

Since I picked up a NOW TV box last year I have caught up (via box sets) and watched all the SA content I couldn't watch on VM

[nodrogd]

Originally Posted by DaMac

It isn't just missing freeview channels, there are deals to be done for HD simulcasts, Freeview have 4seven HD and CH4+1 HD, given as a lot of channels probably pipe direct into VM it wouldn't be such a big exercise, ITV+1 HD is crying out to be launched...

4 seven HD & CH4+1 HD were launched as Freeview exclusives, mainly to try & push take up of Freeview HD equipment, which is required kit for receiving the MUX 7 & soon to be launched MUX 8 channels on Freeview.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by Dave42

SA still most overrated channel ever and don't no why people still go on about it as it aint coming to VM or anyone else sky wont let anyone have it at all sooner people relise that the better

Funny as it just got offered to talktalk.






i kid you it hasn't really

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by Dave42

SA still most overrated channel ever and don't no why people still go on about it as it aint coming to VM or anyone else sky wont let anyone have it at all sooner people relise that the better

Well, you say that, Dave, but since getting access to SA stuff via Now TV and my Roku stick, I have been gorging on the programmes from that channel which I have been missing. They include Fortitude, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, True Detective and more besides and I can assure you that these are excellent programmes.

Although we all have different viewing habits, there can be no denying that there are good quality dramas on there.

As for whether or not SA will ever come to VM, I would say that the only way that is now likely to happen is if Now TV appears on the Tivo box. This overcomes the problem Virgin has with the cost of providing the channel and gives its customers the option for them to pay to receive it.

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Originally Posted by theone2k10

Haha you should see the US QVC Atlantic is ok but trust me on AMC at the moment you really aren't missing much same with ITV Encore imo.
I get AMC via BT TV but i rarely watch it, Sky atlantic and itv encore i get via nowtv, sky atlantic is the best of the 3 i think.

ITV Encore is only showing repeated material for the most part at the moment, although a new series of The Americans is currently airing.

Next year, we should see original dramas introduced to that channel and I think we should reserve judgement until that time.

When that happens, the exclusivity period with Sky should be ending.

[denphone]

Ifs , buts and maybes.