General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.

[ocav]

The Universal HD advert I mentioned earlier hasn't been removed, it's still appearing in the Discovery Bar on Tivo...

[Henkesghost]

Originally Posted by Dave42

can you see sky changing there policy on withholding channels cause I cant they not gonna change it

Lol actually no I can't see it changing, was trying to be positive, granted it was misplaced

[devilincarnate]

Originally Posted by ocav

The Universal HD advert I mentioned earlier hasn't been removed, it's still appearing in the Discovery Bar on Tivo...

Out at the moment so can not check?

Just checked, there is advert for 'Motive' on the discovery bar which plays that trailer that ends with the Universal HD logo.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Dave42

we never get them

Come on Dave chin up and less of the pessimism.

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Originally Posted by colin25

That is true

you should say, "coming soon", as that can mean anything

Indeed it can as thy world is my oyster and thy shall wait for deliverance.

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons

In my opinion I think Sky using VM to help with 'Sky Broadband' traffic will open up some new avenues...

Indeed as enemies can become friends when there is a more common enemy in thy midst.

[ocav]

Originally Posted by Jameseh

Just checked, there is advert for 'Motive' on the discovery bar which plays that trailer that ends with the Universal HD logo.

That's the same trailer, it only lists the Virgin channel number, so kinda misleading

[harry_hitch]

Originally Posted by ocav

The Universal HD advert I mentioned earlier hasn't been removed, it's still appearing in the Discovery Bar on Tivo...

Clearly this is becoming the worst kept secret at VM HQ.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

Can't really speculate on something that hasn't been announced - saying that I wouldn't expect a promo to advertise something until it either available or has a confirmed launch.

Perhaps it's an advert for a forthcoming change that has been shown too early

Originally Posted by geordiechris

2 new channels have launched.

Both of them BBC red button channels of which one is the HD variant. They have launched on 991 & 994(HD).

The HD channel just has a coming soon slate up whereas the SD is broadcasting some sort of wildlife programme.

I thought that the BBC had to get the permission of the BBC Trust to launch new channels ie on the EPG's and that the workaround was to put the streams behind an actual red button!

Originally Posted by johnasimmons

In my opinion all we need now is:
Universal HD
Sky Atlantic SD/HD
Premier Sports
confirmation about BT Sport

Premier Sports decided not to join the VM platform because they were only offered carriage on a standalone basis, when in fact, they wanted to be part of the XL package in the same way as ESPN.

As people will no doubt have to pay extra for BT Sport, using the "ESPN money" to fund adding Premier Sports to XL seems a fair solution to me.

[Dave42]

[QUOTE=denphone;35580504]Come on Dave chin up and less of the pessimism.[COLOR="Silver"]

being realistic Den mate can you see sky changing there policy

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by geordiechris

2 new channels have launched.

Both of them BBC red button channels of which one is the HD variant. They have launched on 991 & 994(HD).

The HD channel just has a coming soon slate up whereas the SD is broadcasting some sort of wildlife programme.

Channel 991 is showing the the live webcam for Springwatch. See if you can spot any Jackdaws and Grey Wagtails, along with other British creatures in their natural habitat.

I'm currently relaxing to this in the background, it's almost as good as when Birdsong is on digital radio.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by harry_hitch

Clearly this is becoming the worst kept secret at VM HQ.

I can really see things SET happen next week on the TV side.

(But still unconfirmed)

[johnasimmons]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

I can really see things SET happen next week on the TV side.

(But still unconfirmed)

Go on MB spill the beans

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by johnasimmons

Go on MB spill the beans

I do not have any to spill...

BUT:

Q) When did we know about HISTORY +1, BBC RB 1 and BBC RB HD launching?
A) On their launch day.

[johnasimmons]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

I do not have any to spill...

BUT:

Q) When did we know about HISTORY +1, BBC RB 1 and BBC RB HD launching?
A) On their launch day.

Very true

[Lostlam]

Any idea when the BBC RB HD channel is going to launch, as I hope it is ready for the Confederations Cup next weekend?