General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1.

[Arthurgray50@blu]

Still comes from BT Vision doesn't it.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Still comes from BT Vision doesn't it.

But BT Sports is a separate bouquet of channels which will be available to other providers like Sky and Virgin whilst BT Vision is subscribed via just BT.

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by denphone

But BT Sports is a separate bouquet of channels which will be available to other providers like Sky and Virgin whilst BT Vision is subscribed via just BT.

and BT Vision is just freeview with option of getting sky sports 1+2 SD and on demand content

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

Still comes from BT Vision doesn't it.

As far as I'm aware BT Vision is the brand for their non-Youview TV service

BT Sport is separate http://www.btsport.com/

[spj20016]

What is all the fuss about the delay on ITV 2 3 and 4 HD channels? We have still got the SD variants so we won't miss out on any content. And as for the Sky Atlantic channel, I think Virgin Media are right not to pay top money for it because like I have said before if VM did it would only give them more money to go out and buy more exclusive deals to start another channel to withhold.

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by spj20016

What is all the fuss about the delay on ITV 2 3 and 4 HD channels? We have still got the SD variants so we won't miss out on any content. And as for the Sky Atlantic channel, I think Virgin Media are right not to pay top money for it because like I have said before if VM did it would only give them more money to go out and buy more exclusive deals to start another channel to withhold.

very well said indeed

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Dave42

MM defends sky with holding channels shock NOTTTTTT lol

Originally Posted by denphone

Nice to see the great one defending the party line

And yet these are the best comebacks you've got LOL

At least try and disagree with my points in a constructive way ha ha

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

And yet these are the best comebacks you've got LOL

At least try and disagree with my points in a constructive way ha ha

keep defending the undefencable MM

as im anti with holding channels who ever does it and that's the point of making tv channels to get people to view them

[passingbat]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

I'm sure the penny will drop one day Dave , Sky's core business is TV they spend hundreds of millions a year on it , VM's core business is Broadband hence why they sold all their broadcasting assets and invested it in their BB network. The only content not viewable on VM is Sky Atlantic which Sky currently see more valuable as exclusive , remember Sky don't need to rely on advertising revenue like many FTA channels as they make far more from subscriptions , so that's a total of one channels content not available on VM as the Sky On Demand content is available to VM subscribers.

Originally Posted by Dave42;35545521[B

]MM defends sky with holding channels shock NOTTTTTT lol[/B]

But which part of MM's statement isn't true? You may not like it, but it is a true summary of how VM's and Sky's direction differ.

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by Dave42

exactly Ben they be first to complain if VM give sky there high price and had to put up prices to pay for one channel

that's quote MM replied to with that post and that's very true if VM paid the high price sky wanted for SA people on here would be first to complain if prices went up for one channel and VM was very right not to over pay for SA

[Henkesghost]

Only hangings and widespread resignations from Virgin and Internet forums will suffice after this heinous let down I know at least 3 streets in Glasgow that had an ITV4 HD launch party planned for tonight. Rarely felt so let down. I blame Sky and the SFA!

[denphone]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

And yet these are the best comebacks you've got LOL

At least try and disagree with my points in a constructive way ha ha

l will just ring Rupert to get you a promotion and a lovely pay rise into the bargain dear chap.

[praxis]

Today we’re adding 3 more HD channels to our line-up.

ITV 2 HD, ITV 3 HD & ITV 4 HD is coming to our platform on Thursday 7th March. The channels will be available in the XL HD pack on channels 176, 177 and 178.

EDIT: We apologise for getting you all excited, but we're experiencing a few delays with the launch of these channels and will let you know as soon as we're ready to go. Thanks for your patience!


TBH ITV 2/3/4 HD will have some advantages BTCC 2013 springs to mind but ITV 2/3/4 show a lot of older British programmes so the HD version is going to have the large black bars down left & right

Originally Posted by praxis

...but ITV 2/3/4 show a lot of older British programmes so the HD version is going to have the large black bars down left & right

Right, so the show can be shown in the original 4:3 format they were made in, originally shown in and are supposed to be watched in. Pillarboxing is far better than stretch-o-vision.

[ozsat]

Originally Posted by praxis

TBH ITV 2/3/4 HD will have some advantages BTCC 2013 springs to mind but ITV 2/3/4 show a lot of older British programmes so the HD version is going to have the large black bars down left & right

That's how 4:3 source material should be viewed!