Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. I - Page 123

gadge · 18-03-2010, 13:42

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

As far as I know RTE Radio and WRN Radio are just broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas.

Do you mean BBC Radio 4 LW and BBC London?

Yes sorry.

Big Red · 18-03-2010, 13:44

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Originally Posted by Big Red

Five had first offer on the 4th Freeview HD channel - Ofcom have now given this option back to the BBC (visit ofcom website it has all reason why etc)- which now means we could see BBC News HD or BB2 HD but it seems BBC News HD is more likely.

There is a 5th HD channel up for grabs but I think thatâ€™s expected around 2013

The whole thing seems to be one big merry go round - All free to air channels have to apply to Ofcom for HD channel or any extra channel and allow the others to agree or disagree - Its called fair trading.

Thats the basics and I'm sure there is more behind it but donâ€™t want to start another debate on how rubbish Ofcom really is for us consumers

This is on Ofcom's website about BBC/ITV showing world cup - they have to request to show the world cup - but its also open to the rest of the free to view channels.

So even if BBC/ITV say they have it, its not yet approved.

Ofcom has received requests from ITV and the BBC for consent to broadcast live coverage of the World Cup Football Championship 2010.

This is a Group A Listed Event which means that the rights to broadcast live coverage must have been offered to both categories of broadcasters specified in the Broadcasting Act 1996: those providing services which are free to air with national or near national coverage (currently BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1, Channel 4 and Five) and those providing all other television services. The rules which apply are set out in the Code on Sports and Other Listed and Designated Events.

ITV and the BBC will be sharing coverage of the World Cup. All of the matches will be shown on BBC One, BBC Two or ITV1 except for eight in the earlier stages of the tournament which clash with other matches and which will therefore be shown on BBC Three, the interactive streams of BBC One, or ITV2, 3 or 4.

Tali · 18-03-2010, 15:02

Wow, lots of arguing over the last 5 pages. I was looking for the Coming Soon to Virgin TV thread. I must be in the wrong place.

Lew · 18-03-2010, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Big Red

US HD content is huge - yes they have more channels (most show rubbish) but there HD content on the good channels is second to non.

Us in the UK are way behind the HD curve even SKY.

Don't forget though that one of the things in favour of HD in the US is widescreen, which we already have on our SD broadcasts.

joglynne · 18-03-2010, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Tali

Wow, lots of arguing over the last 5 pages. I was looking for the Coming Soon to Virgin TV thread. I must be in the wrong place.

Right thread just some members trying to make the place more like the rest of the forum. Thank goodness for the members and MB who normally keep this thread a peaceful haven.

Media Boy UK · 18-03-2010, 15:29

Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: ITV confirm that Men & Motors to close on Virgin Media next Thursday

ITV has told me the following in an email:

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Dear Sir/Madam

Thank you for your enquiry regarding Men & Motors.

We can confirm that the channel will close on the Sky and Freesat platforms at 06.00 on 1 April.

On Virgin, the channel will close a week earlier, at 06.00 on 25 March, for operational reasons.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to contact us here at ITV.

borrissey · 18-03-2010, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: ITV confrim that Men & Motors to close on Virgin Media next Thursday

ITV has told me the following in an email:

YEEES!!! that channel sucked!

colin25 · 18-03-2010, 16:22

i could never understand the appeal of that channel

Men and motors? I always thought women and motors went together better

At least, they did when I could get the front passenger seat flat...ohhh the memories

Media Boy UK · 18-03-2010, 16:24

M&M was good when it start launch they did show Women Wrestling every Saturday night.

colin25 · 18-03-2010, 16:27

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

M&M was good when it start launch they did show Women Wrestling every Saturday night.

Hmm..that sounds scary..last thing I would want is having women practice wrestling with each other...hard enough getting them to practice with me, if they can do it with each other, what good am I?

mattboothers · 18-03-2010, 16:30

WOW Your all getting a bit dirtyyyy in here

Digital Fanatic · 18-03-2010, 16:32

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Originally Posted by Tali

Wow, lots of arguing over the last 5 pages. I was looking for the Coming Soon to Virgin TV thread. I must be in the wrong place.

Back on topic everyone!

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: ITV confirm that Men & Motors to close on Virgin Media next Thursday

ITV has told me the following in an email:

Thanks MB

colin25 · 18-03-2010, 16:32

When will Edinburgh get their cards?

Why can't we have more HD now!

moan moan nag nag

Better?

Digital Fanatic · 18-03-2010, 16:33

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Originally Posted by mattb00thers

WOW Your all getting a bit dirtyyyy in here

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Originally Posted by colin25

When will Edinburgh get their cards?

Why can't we have more HD now!

moan moan nag nag

Better?

Media Boy UK · 18-03-2010, 16:33

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Originally Posted by colin25

When will Edinburgh get their cards?

Why can't we have more HD now!

moan moan nag nag

Better?

I was told March weeks ago by an Insider.