Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009) - Page 268

nn012 · 29-10-2009, 10:27

More HD next year. (from VM's Q3 results)

gadge · 29-10-2009, 10:49

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Originally Posted by neilboardman

so what you are saying is that these insiders are not telling him about these new HD channels because they are not allowed to, I mean why are they not allowed to, what is the big secret, lol.

Well lets say for instance one of the channels is sundance hd virgin wont vlurt it out because i would feel sky would jump in and try to get it first.

zantarous · 29-10-2009, 10:55

If this is coming from CS reps then take it with a large pinch of salt, they have been bleating on about xyz HD channels coming for ages.

And ESPNA have now sorted out their widescreen flag and the picture quality looks superb.

musicbravo · 29-10-2009, 12:12

Neil definately says plans for new HD channels wll be 2010. So CS are talking out their backsides again with this talk of 4 before Christmas

29-10-2009, 12:21

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Originally Posted by musicbravo

Neil definately says plans for new HD channels wll be 2010. So CS are talking out their backsides again with this talk of 4 before Christmas

OR he could just be saying that so when we get them B4 Crimbo he can say

"Tadaaa...what a luverly suproise for you aaaaall!!!"

Anyone??? No??? lol

musicbravo · 29-10-2009, 12:50

lol, lying to investors Tut....?????

I would like to see this rabit pulled out of the hat though.

Neil has deepest respect for Sky, but he just doesn't agree with them.

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analogue update - all due to be off by end of Q1

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Neil sees 3D as niche product at moment and not a linear prospect currently

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Neil trying to be proactive in upgrading boxes + new scheme to replace 100000 of the oldest boxes?

Media Boy UK · 29-10-2009, 16:09

Three local radio channels has today been axe on Virgin TV here in Scotland.

http://virgintvmediaboy.blogspot.com...cal-radio.html

Has anymore been axe as well?

If so do tell on this thread.

Wikipedia says the following Radio are broadcast on Virgin TV - more info here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...Radio_Channels

NOTE: Local Radio channels is only in Ex-Telewest areas of Virgin TV on Virgin Channels 930 - 950.

Felim_Doyle · 29-10-2009, 16:35

Oh no, here we go again.

There has been speculation here before as to what the next set of HD channels we get might be (Discovery, History etc.) which was added to with the news of a potential Disney deal.

Neil had to give a conservative estimate of when more HD channels might materialise but the target launch may still be before Christmas. However, it's better to pleasantly surprise than to disappoint. Hence the apparent secrecy.

Whatever HD channels we get and whenever we get them surely isn't that important in the short term unless you're in the throws of deciding to jump ship to satellite or might buy a HD TV and sign up to the VM HD service if your favourite channel was about to become available in HD on cable.

Andrewcrawford23 · 29-10-2009, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Three local radio channels has today been axe on Virgin TV here in Scotland.

http://virgintvmediaboy.blogspot.com...cal-radio.html

Has anymore been axe as well?

If so do tell on this thread.

Wikipedia says the following Radio are broadcast on Virgin TV - more info here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...Radio_Channels

NOTE: Local Radio channels is only in Ex-Telewest areas of Virgin TV on Virgin Channels 930 - 950.

still here and im of udingsaton

Media Boy UK · 29-10-2009, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23

still here and im of udingsaton

The Radio Channels are still on EPG in my area but when I tune into Channel 933 (Real Radio Scotland) it says on screen ''This Radio Station is no longer broadcasting on Digital TV platforms in the UK'' also I cant hear anything.

Andrewcrawford23 · 29-10-2009, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy

The Radio Channels are still on EPG in my area but when I tune into Channel 933 (Real Radio Scotland) it says on screen ''This Radio Station is no longer broadcasting on Digital TV platforms in the UK'' also I cant hear anything.

oh i will try it later then

musicbravo · 29-10-2009, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felim_Doyle

Oh no, here we go again.

There has been speculation here before as to what the next set of HD channels we get might be (Discovery, History etc.) which was added to with the news of a potential Disney deal.

Neil had to give a conservative estimate of when more HD channels might materialise but the target launch may still be before Christmas. However, it's better to pleasantly surprise than to disappoint. Hence the apparent secrecy.

Whatever HD channels we get and whenever we get them surely isn't that important in the short term unless you're in the throws of deciding to jump ship to satellite or might buy a HD TV and sign up to the VM HD service if your favourite channel was about to become available in HD on cable.

Sorry Felim, think you may have misunderstood my comments if the sarcasm is aimed at myself. All info I have posted today has been paraphrased from the web cast to investors by Neil Berkett at 1pm today. None of it is idle speculation and untill proven otherwise can be taken pretty much Verbatim. Yes more HD channels would be nice before Crimbo but it is not a problem if there aren't any and you are indeed correct in saying people should not jump ship. All i am trying to do is stop any CS chinese whispers being taken as fact when even the CEO's intention is not to do anything significant until next year. BTW Felim I promise this is not intended as a dig as you a generally a very level headed person.

Andrewcrawford23 · 29-10-2009, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy

The Radio Channels are still on EPG in my area but when I tune into Channel 933 (Real Radio Scotland) it says on screen ''This Radio Station is no longer broadcasting on Digital TV platforms in the UK'' also I cant hear anything.

dam they are off

Media Boy UK · 29-10-2009, 18:48

My insider has told me that The local Radio Channels on Ex-Telewest in Scotland being axe is maybe due to Virgin trying have the same channel lineup in every area of Virgin TV.

So If you are an Ex-Telewest viewer can you go to Virgin Channel 930 (up to Virgin Channel 950) and see if your local Radio Channels on Virgin is still broadcasting or showing an on screen saying ''This Radio Station is no longer broadcasting on Digital TV platforms in the UK''.

NOTE: I know that Radio Channels from BBC Radio are still live on Virgin TV in Scotland.

devilincarnate · 29-10-2009, 19:13

[QUOTE=Media Boy;34900188]My insider has told me that The local Radio Channels on Ex-Telewest in Scotland being axe is maybe due to Virgin trying have the same channel lineup in every area of Virgin TV.

So If you are an Ex-Telewest viewer can you go to Virgin Channel 930 (up to Virgin Channel 950) and see if your local Radio Channels on Virgin is still broadcasting or showing an on screen saying ''This Radio Station is no longer broadcasting on Digital TV platforms in the UK''.QUOTE]

Yes i am in a ex-telewest area and there are 3 channels that are saying ''This Radio Station is no longer broadcasting on Digital TV platforms in the UK'' and they are :

931 HALLAM FM
933 AIRE FM
937 PULSE

and they are still on the epg as well .