General : Virgin TV (2025)

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by MatthewEastaugh

Thanks for the clarification!

Still worked out as awkward, as I'd got some series links set up on the +1 (in order to save on hard disc space) that are now all not working because of the EPG data having vanished. Switched them to the main channel for now.

Epg is a waste of time, should anyone rely on it. Shows marked as not new when they are. Completely incorrect description. Missing new on shows. Slight change of title is enough to completely throw it.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Itshim

Epg is a waste of time, should anyone rely on it. Shows marked as not new when they are. Completely incorrect description. Missing new on shows. Slight change of title is enough to completely throw it.

Exactly and it's getting worse. Some old shows are being marked as new when they aren't, so TiVo ends up recording stuff people have already seen. It's been reported, but nothing has been done.

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Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

I have found since Monday the Virgin Media UK EPG has said ''Channel No Longer Available''

But Sky History +1 IS STILL Broadcasting.

What's the EPG number?

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Originally Posted by MatthewEastaugh

Looks like Sky History +1 has been closed on Virgin - not sure how long ago it happened, though.

I do the same to save on the limited disc space. It might let you set the recordings manually on the +1 channel as doing it from the HD parent channel will eat up your capacity for recording like nobody's business.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

What is the EPG number?

Channel 331 mate.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

Channel 331 mate.

Cheers.

[Itshim]

I do the same to save on the limited disc space. It might let you set the recordings manually on the +1 channel as doing it from the HD parent channel will eat up your capacity for recording like nobody's business.

Gosh you must really save alot. I rarely watch anything live and never have gone over 20%full

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I do the same to save on the limited disc space. It might let you set the recordings manually on the +1 channel as doing it from the HD parent channel will eat up your capacity for recording like nobody's business.

Why not bookmark it then? You can bookmark to your heart’s content without using any disc space.

[cheekyangus]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Exactly and it's getting worse. Some old shows are being marked as new when they aren't, so TiVo ends up recording stuff people have already seen. It's been reported, but nothing has been done.

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What's the EPG number?

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I do the same to save on the limited disc space. It might let you set the recordings manually on the +1 channel as doing it from the HD parent channel will eat up your capacity for recording like nobody's business.

So it’s not just our box.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Why not bookmark it then? You can bookmark to your heart’s content without using any disc space.

VOD isn't as good as recording things ie sometimes no subtitles, can't use QuickView, sometimes disappears after a time.

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Originally Posted by cheekyangus

So it’s not just our box.

Nope, it really is getting beyond a joke now.

[Media Boy UK]

BBC culls TV sports news bulletins

https://rxtvinfo.com/2025/bbc-culls-...ews-bulletins/

[vincerooney]

Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

BBC culls TV sports news bulletins

https://rxtvinfo.com/2025/bbc-culls-...ews-bulletins/

mustn't be that much of a saving!?

[OLD BOY]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

mustn't be that much of a saving!?

It's probably that old civil service ploy of leaving the waste and cutting back on what the public really want to give the impression that the cuts are beginning to hurt and galvanising the public to protest against further cuts.

I know it sounds mad, but I have seen this happen first hand in the public sector.

The BBC used to be the go-to channel for sport. It's lost a lot of it to pay TV but now it is giving up the sports output that is still available. The Corporation is becoming less relevant over time. Even its reputation for impartiality on reporting the news is now being questioned.

[Inactive Digital]

Does the public "really want" Sportsday? I've yet to spot any outcry or a 'save Sportsday' petition anywhere. Far more people will visit the BBC Sport website for sports news then likely ever watch Sportsday.

[Media Boy UK]

Virgin Media O2 & UKTV renew distribution agreement

The deal will also see UKTV’s streaming service U launch on Virgin TV V6 boxes this summer, expanding the footprint of the U service to 95% of Virgin Media TV homes, and becoming the primary platform for Virgin TV customers to enjoy UKTV’s free-to-air on demand content. Currently, U is available to Virgin Media customers with a Stream or Virgin TV 360 box only.

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2025...ion-agreement/

[Media Boy UK]

My V6 Box has reveal that FAST Entertainment Channel Tastemade is set to close at Midnight (BST time) on Channel 232 on March 31st.

[SonicMaster]

Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

Virgin Media O2 & UKTV renew distribution agreement



https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2025...ion-agreement/

Good news for V6 users, who were being left behind when it comes to streaming apps.