General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 4.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by kgollop

Interesting that they are holding off on launching the channel due to not agreeing carriage deal with VM. Maybe some tie in with the previous sale to Sky

Maybe, or perhaps they need the VM customer base to make up the numbers to make the channel viable??

Originally Posted by Chad

Oh well, now it's out in the public domain I feel comfortable sharing what I know about SKY's intentions for the new channel.

As suggested it's a male orientated channel. It’s going to have an adrenaline theme. A combination of sport and high octane American programming. The channel will also contain reality programming.

Think along the lines of Wrestling, Boxing, Dog the Bounty Hunter and Spartacus to get an idea of what the channel will feel like. I’m not suggesting these shows will be on the channel, but give a flavour of what SKY are looking to achieve.

You should have shared this with us earlier.

Originally Posted by Chad

With "SKY Bravo" on the horizon I'm not too sure how much of a future the likes of Challenge TV, Pick TV and SKY 2 have.

Pick & Challenge are doing their job of getting people watching Sky adverts every 15 minutes, and both are doing quite well. Sky2 though yeah, can't imagine that it will be around much longer.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Jameseh

Pick & Challenge are doing their job of getting people watching Sky adverts every 15 minutes, and both are doing quite well. Sky2 though yeah, can't imagine that it will be around much longer.

I think Sky will close Sky2 down to launch Sky Bravo.

As Sky2 is the only channel not to have an +1 or HD Channel as well as the main channel.

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

You should have shared this with us earlier.

I don't think he should. Have you read the forum Ts&Cs, Richard?

[vincerooney]

Is this sky bravo for real or a joke?? What is the point in it?

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by vincerooney

Is this sky bravo for real or a joke?? What is the point in it?

It real - I know Sky was working on the male channel months ago.

Sky Bravo - For men.
Sky Living - For Woman.
Sky Atlantic - For Family.
Sky1 - For Kids and Family.
Pick TV and Challenge - For Freeview viewers.

We just need to confirm the launch date for it.

[Anypermitedroute]

so......could topless darts be making a comeback on the new channel if so Bravo to them

[nialli]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

He only updates his blog in the afternoon.

In my lunch hour, to be exact, or at weekends

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

I think it was correct at the time of posting, Chad.

It was. And probably still is - when I asked a Sky rep in Bluewater the other day if SA was a Sky exclusive she said "it is at the moment but we're not supposed to promote that"

[Henkesghost]

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute

so......could topless darts be making a comeback on the new channel if so Bravo to them

Phil Taylor with his manbaps out Eeeeew

[Doug P]

Topless darts fall on the floor with a thud.... ;-)

[undertakereddie]

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute

so......could topless darts be making a comeback on the new channel if so Bravo to them

Your Thinking of Live TV lol. Bravo Never Showed Topless Darts!


Other Channels I would Bring Back are TNT, ABC 1, Trouble and TCC Remember Those Channels?

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

I think Sky will close Sky2 down to launch Sky Bravo.

As Sky2 is the only channel not to have an +1 or HD Channel as well as the main channel.

Good call.

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by denphone

Sky Atlantic will arrive and of that l have no doubt at all.

I bet it don't Den but like to be proved wrong sky have never lowered price of a channel for another platform cant see it changing now it will only go to now tv if anywhere

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Dave42

I bet it don't Den but like to be proved wrong sky have never lowered price of a channel for another platform cant see it changing now it will only go to now tv if anywhere

l think you will be wrong on this one dear chap.

[Anypermitedroute]

Originally Posted by undertakereddie

Your Thinking of Live TV lol. Bravo Never Showed Topless Darts!


Other Channels I would Bring Back are TNT, ABC 1, Trouble and TCC Remember Those Channels?

Ah yes point conceded but if its a male orientated channel they should look no further than the wonders that was Live TV;, weather in Norweigan, big city new tips, alternative soccer saturday with Monster Eric Hall (whats the score? 0-0 who scored?)

such a poor budget but memorable programs (so bad they were good)

didnt they show a boxing match but with two actors listening to a feed and reacting the fight? was it bruno vs tyson, cant remember but it was original take on how to get round a sky box office exclusive, maybe Virgin should do that with BT sport and get two people watching the game and playing PS3pro evolution soccer to all matches we dont get and simulate the game for us