Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009) - Page 231

Media Boy UK · 02-09-2009, 14:50

Thanks for nothing ITV!!!

Last night I email ITV via ITV.com to ask them:

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Hi

I see that ITV are going to launch an ITV1 +1 channel on Virgin Media from October 1st.

Is ITV2 +1, ITV3 +1, ITV4 +1 and ITV HD going to launch on Virgin TV as well?

Or is ITV going to close Men & Motors to make way for ITV1 +1?

And I got this back from ITV today:

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Dear Media Boy

Thank you for your email.

We are unable to offer any information regarding our ITV Channels on Virgin Media.

May I suggest you contact Virgin Media to see if they are able to assist you further?

Kind regards
ITV Viewer Services

flibbage0 · 02-09-2009, 15:52

Seems that ITV are very secretive, even if everybody already knows ITV+1 is just around the corner, typical ITV

zantarous · 02-09-2009, 16:58

Or CS at ITV has not been told yet, usually they are the last to find out at most companies.

Arthurgray50@blu · 02-09-2009, 17:55

Many congrats Andrew, children are great, l have three of them and to also a great thing our daughter gave us a grandaughter recently, so we have three gc, its brilliant - all the best.

frogstamper · 02-09-2009, 19:34

I just noticed this on DS, its good to know its still happening.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...4#post35220944

Arthurgray50@blu · 02-09-2009, 21:48

You will notice om DS forum, that someone has said the same as l always do ' In months or years'

Nook29 · 02-09-2009, 21:52

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

You will notice om DS forum, that someone has said the same as l always do ' In months or years'

I didn't laugh at it when I saw it there either.

Hiroki · 03-09-2009, 12:59

First off congrats to Andrew, kids are a pain in the backside but you will love it

And hope the new HD channels will be something worthwhile like maybe discovery hd (though saying that MTVhd has its moments).

ITV+1........didn't think that many people watched ITV anyway to make a +1 wothwhile.

Media Boy UK · 03-09-2009, 14:13

ITV1 +1 may not launch after all!!!

http://mediatel.co.uk/microsite/agb-...ing-1-channel/

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Kids channel KidsCo is still in discussions with platform operators, including Sky and Freeview, about a potential UK launch in the first half of 2010.

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/news/rss/...e-new-markets/

Media Boy UK · 03-09-2009, 16:41

Setanta Sports UK fall out: ESPN buy England Under 21 game.

The UEFA U21 Championship Qualifier game - FYR Macedonia v England - will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN tomorrow (Friday) at 2.30pm.

Info from my Freesat from Sky box EPG.

devilincarnate · 03-09-2009, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Setanta Sports UK fall out: ESPN buy England Under 21 game.

The UEFA U21 Championship Qualifier game - FYR Macedonia v England - will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN tomorrow (Friday) at 2.30pm.

Info from my Freesat from Sky box EPG.

Yes its showing on here as well
http://www.livesportontv.com/football/

squealy · 03-09-2009, 17:53

Shame it ain't showing on the EPG. I can forsee one of my trademark messed up manual recordings. (Last time I accidentally taped the tennis).

devilincarnate · 03-09-2009, 18:09

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Originally Posted by squealy

Shame it ain't showing on the EPG. I can forsee one of my trademark messed up manual recordings. (Last time I accidentally taped the tennis).

Its showing on here now so they may update the epg tonight to get it changed so that you will be able to recored it and its also saying that it will ne shown in hd

http://tvguide.virginmedia.com/guide...te=00&x=31&y=9

squealy · 03-09-2009, 20:04

Thanks. I'll endeavour to remember to have a look on the EPG when I get back from the pub quiz.

Media Boy UK · 04-09-2009, 07:52

Setanta Sports UK fall out: STV signs deal to show Magners League highlights.

After being threatened with a television blackout this season, Scottish rugby is going to get at least some coverage after STV announced yesterday that it is bringing back a Sunday evening highlights package and will also be broadcasting the Edinburgh-Glasgow derbies at Christmas and new year live.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle6820799.ece

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Setanta Sports UK fall out: Other Sports Rights.

I have found this on the BBC News website:

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Many industry experts now expect ESPN to make a move for the live FA Cup games, once owned by Setanta, that are still available.

But Ms Frank (ESPN Boss) points out that the rights to Blue Square Premier football, Guinness Premiership rugby union, NBA basketball, and Indian Premier League cricket rights are still up for grabs.

"We are continuing to talk to all sports rights holders.," she says. "Where they are available and they make sense to our business model we will continue to acquire rights."

See the full story here - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8233991.stm