Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
24-07-2013, 12:54
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
the fact that theres no BTsports yet or never is not my worry the fact that I may be losing 4 sports channels is if this happens then I would have to really think hard about cancelling it the main reason i keep the xl tv. is for the sport.
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24-07-2013, 13:23
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
I'm leaving on 22 of August. 'Sky gave me half price for 12 months.
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24-07-2013, 13:32
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
The latest TV and Satellite Week publication shows ESPN still broadcasting and available to Virgin Media viewers after 1 August.
There is still no VM channel number against BT Sports 1 or 2, or Sky Atlantic.
I think the first paragraph is significant, but the second doesn't necessarily mean anything. It is frequently the case that channel numbers don't appear immediately - probably because they are notified to the TV magazines after the deadlines for publication.
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Originally Posted by howardmicks
I heard similar about Netflix but from what I was led to believe its a while before we see it
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It would be a very welcome addition, but Liberty were blowing cold on this a while ago and saying that they didn't have to go through the likes of Netflix to access programmes. However, maybe he was looking to the long term.
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Originally Posted by Media Boy
As of 2pm on July 23rd.
No new channels are set to launch on Virgin Media anytime soon.
*All channels listed over the last day is just rumours and still to be confirmed.
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Now you are teasing us, Media Boy. You have already confirmed that new channels are coming imminently, so this doesn't make sense, unless of course you like to generate a bit of mischief! 
I have now satisfied myself that changes are a-coming, and it won't be long now. We are talking about days rather than weeks.
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24-07-2013, 13:37
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
I have now satisfied myself that changes are a-coming, and it won't be long now. We are talking about days rather than weeks.
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I hope so 
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24-07-2013, 13:52
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
To add more conspiracy theories...
VM current deal for new customers of half price for 12 months is very very good but expires on 31st July.
All these rumours of big channels launching on 1st August makes it a very convenient time end this deal doesn't it?!
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24-07-2013, 15:21
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
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Originally Posted by johnasimmons
True Nialli but Sky Atlantic & BT sport are big channels and would seem strange not to fanfare them
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I agree, but from VM's previous launches, they're quite happy to do things fairly patiently and low key. For example, once the channels launch, they'll probably start up some new ads to highlight their new acquisitions.
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24-07-2013, 15:27
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
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Originally Posted by johnasimmons
TCM2 has more or less been a TCM+1 channel for a while now
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TCM+5 ?
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24-07-2013, 15:30
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
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Originally Posted by bamav
I agree, but from VM's previous launches, they're quite happy to do things fairly patiently and low key. For example, once the channels launch, they'll probably start up some new ads to highlight their new acquisitions.
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Point taken
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TCM+5 ?
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True It seemed to show what was on TCM with a one hour plus delay
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24-07-2013, 15:37
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
can't remember last time VM announced a channel before launch thinks was sky hd channels
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24-07-2013, 15:46
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
I wouldnt be supprised if Sky launched a new channel on 1st August with a Warner Brothers Exclusive.
*Puts Tin Foil Hat On*
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24-07-2013, 15:47
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
I don't think tin foil would save you much!
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24-07-2013, 15:57
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
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Originally Posted by Dave42
can't remember last time VM announced a channel before launch thinks was sky hd channels
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New owners but same old probrem no communication to customers they have a TiVo that could be used to advertise so but they don't use it,when itv2,3 +4 hd started I was telling to people week after launch because they didn't know and it was nearly 3 weeks before they advertised it them on the TiVo box
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24-07-2013, 15:57
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
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Originally Posted by Dave42
can't remember last time VM announced a channel before launch thinks was sky hd channels
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I remember VM announcing Sky F1 before launch
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24-07-2013, 16:17
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
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Originally Posted by nicknewark
So any news on the 'significant announcements' spin from your blog on the 15th July? We must be due an update soon. Thanks.
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How can I report what I do not know.
Been no update from that insider since July 13th.
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24-07-2013, 16:42
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 3.
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Originally Posted by johnasimmons
True It seemed to show what was on TCM with a one hour plus delay |
That was always the point of TCM2, a TCM timeshift channel, similar to the old UK Gold 2 that used to show the UK Gold daytime schedule again in the evening for those who couldn't see it, back when it ran through old EastEnders and Neighbours. Sky2 is a similar counterpart timeshift channel for Sky1.
It looks like they've decided to replace this format with a normal one-hour timeshift, which is disappointing.
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