General : Coming soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 6.

[Media Boy UK]

December List update - December 4th update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
Sep. 3rd. CBS Reality, Horror Channel, CBS Action, CBS Drama, CBS Reality +1 and Horror Channel +1 is having an freeview to all M+ and L packages on Virgin Channels 148, 149, 192, 197, 201 and 202 right now until December 31st 2013.
Oct. 25th. Premier Sports is having an freeview to all M, M+, L and XL packages on Virgin Channel 551 right now until December 31st 2013.

=== December ===
9th. Style Network to close on Virgin Channel 285 at 6am today.
10th. CBeebies HD to launch today at 6am on Virgin Channel 711.
10th. CBBC HD to launch today at 7am on Virgin Channel 710.
10th. BBC News HD to launch today at 8.30am on Virgin Channel 604.
10th. BBC Three HD to launch today at 7pm on Virgin Channel 163.
10th. BBC Four HD to launch today at 7pm on Virgin Channel 164.
10th. BBC Two HD may also move from Virgin Channel 187 to Virgin Channel 162*.
10th. BBC ALBA may also move from Virgin Channel 188 to Virgin Channel TBC*.
16th. Media Boy to reveal 'Best of' 2013 winners only on Cable Forum.
17th. Media Boy to reveal the posters of all the 'Coming Soon to Virgin TV' thread today only on Cable Forum (Poll closes at midday on December 16th)

*Channel numbers still to be confirmed.

=== January 2014 ===
1st. Sky Movies Christmas to be rebrand as Sky Movies Drama and Romance on Virgin Channel 408.
1st. Sky Movies Christmas HD to be rebrand as Sky Movies Drama and Romance HD on Virgin Channel 438.
4th. Christmas 24 and Christmas 24 + will be rebranded as Movies 24 and Movies 24 + on Virgin Channels 419 and 420.
True Christmas will be rebranded as True Movies 1 on Virgin Channel 424 sometime this month.
Nick Jr. Christmas to be rebrand as Nick Jr. on Virgin Channel 715 sometime this month.

=== February 2014 ===
1st. Virgin Media to put some prices up from today.
27th. Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch today on Virgin Channel 159.

=== March 2014 ===
6th. Local TV broadcaster London Live hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159 today.

=== April 2014 ===
No News...

=== May 2014 ===
No News...

=== June 2014 ===
No News...

=== July 2014 ===
No News...

=== August 2014 ===
No News...

=== September 2014 ===
No News...

=== October 2014 ===
No News...

=== November 2014 ===
No News...

=== December 2014 ===
No News...

=== Not Confirmed as coming ===
-(UPDATED September 13th) Broadcastnow is reporting that Virgin Media are in new talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD' plus more.

=== Unknown dates ===
-News 18 will soon launch on Virgin Media.
-Sky to close Sky Arts 2 to launch Sky Bravo?
-The BBC will launch an BBC One +1 Channel.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas on Virgin Channel 159 (Starting in Late 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Channels ONLY in UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on October 1st 2013.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST OF MISSING CHANNELS NOT BROADCASTING IN VIRGIN MEDIA AREAS RIGHT NOW BUT IS BROADCASTING ON UPC IRELAND:

Documentaries:
-History HD
-Nat Geo Wild HD
-CI HD

News:
-Sky News HD

Movies:
-MGM HD

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HD

Lifestyle:
-Fashion TV

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD

Music:
-MTV Classic

Specialist:
-EWTN

Radio:
-UCB Ireland

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=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
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See Nialli's blog on Virgin Media High Definition & TiVo Services here - http://vmhd.blogspot.com/

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
This part has now move to link called 'Own by'.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on December 2nd 2013.

Next update: TBC - unless:

A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

©copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

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[gba93]

Many thanks for the info - keep up the great work

[Chad]

Originally Posted by denphone

It has indeed been a great year and 2014 is likely to continue that tune.

2013 has been, in my humble opinion, Virgins best year ever in terms of adding content.

There are only a few channels away from being the UK's best TV provider. Whilst SKY have a wider selection of channels most are simply filler. SKY are doing great things in terms of catch up content however the deal between Netflix and Virgin makes Virgin Media the home of on demand. It's TiVo that really helps make the difference. So easy to find programs you'll enjoy when compared to SKY+.

SKY have a few plans up their sleeves for 2014 so the next 12 months, for us the consumers, is going to be great in terms of choice and innovation.

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Originally Posted by gba93

Many thanks for the info - keep up the great work

Our Media Boy puts in a fair shift.

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by paultrademark

Is this the same list that had the Sky Channels to launch before 2014?

Different source i sacked that source i can say it's the same source who told me about syfy , fox , fox+ , cbs channels moving to lower packages so they are pretty reliable.
I used to have 3 sources but i got rid of two as i'm pretty sure they were giving me bs information to put it nicely lol , this source is normally bang on with info.
But what i will say is nothing is for defo until it appears on the EPG i will quite happily post the info that i get but it shouldn't be taken as a defo will happen.
That's fair right?
Knowing my blooming luck them Sky channels will show up now to make me look a bigger wally than i already am lol

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Originally Posted by denphone

Do you have a link or source Sir?.

No link my good man just going by what i have been told.

[harry_hitch]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Different source i sacked that source i can say it's the same source who told me about syfy , fox , fox+ , cbs channels moving to lower packages so they are pretty reliable.
I used to have 3 sources but i got rid of two as i'm pretty sure they were giving me bs information to put it nicely lol , this source is normally bang on with info.
But what i will say is nothing is for defo until it appears on the EPG i will quite happily post the info that i get but it shouldn't be taken as a defo will happen.
That's fair right?
Knowing my blooming luck them Sky channels will show up now to make me look a bigger wally than i already am lol

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No link my good man just going by what i have been told.

Cheers for posting, I will not hold it against you if they do not come. I love the speculation and insider info on here, but I will never take such info as gospel.

Thanks to all involved who take the time to post this stuff!

[Dave42]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Different source i sacked that source i can say it's the same source who told me about syfy , fox , fox+ , cbs channels moving to lower packages so they are pretty reliable.
I used to have 3 sources but i got rid of two as i'm pretty sure they were giving me bs information to put it nicely lol , this source is normally bang on with info.
But what i will say is nothing is for defo until it appears on the EPG i will quite happily post the info that i get but it shouldn't be taken as a defo will happen.
That's fair right?
Knowing my blooming luck them Sky channels will show up now to make me look a bigger wally than i already am lol

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No link my good man just going by what i have been told.

bet they don't mate

[andy_m]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Different source i sacked that source i can say it's the same source who told me about syfy , fox , fox+ , cbs channels moving to lower packages so they are pretty reliable.
I used to have 3 sources but i got rid of two as i'm pretty sure they were giving me bs information to put it nicely lol , this source is normally bang on with info.
But what i will say is nothing is for defo until it appears on the EPG i will quite happily post the info that i get but it shouldn't be taken as a defo will happen.
That's fair right?
Knowing my blooming luck them Sky channels will show up now to make me look a bigger wally than i already am lol

---------- Post added at 23:47 ---------- Previous post was at 23:46 ----------



No link my good man just going by what i have been told.

Right.

[paultrademark]

Yep, fine

[blue666666]

I vote to put the list up theone2k10 so we can discuss what's on it and why it is or is not going to happen.

[Parlyboy]

Yes. Theone2k10 should post their list, flag it clearly as being a rumour and those of who are adults will treat it exactly as that, a rumour....a bit of fun speculation.

The kids can fight amongst themselves.....in an entertaining but ultimately pointless manner

[martin201002]

Originally Posted by Parlyboy

Yes. Theone2k10 should post their list, flag it clearly as being a rumour and those of who are adults will treat it exactly as that, a rumour....a bit of fun speculation.

The kids can fight amongst themselves.....in an entertaining but ultimately pointless manner

[theone2k10]

Now i know it's not likely to happen i will post the list , here it is, keep in mind the list is rumoured channels.

Sky Atlantic +HD , +1 too
SKY 3D
SKY1+1
History HD
CI HD
NAT GEOWILD HD
Sky Bravo
Disney HD
Disney XDHD
Sky sports 3+4+f1HD
MGMHD


The ones in bold i think will launch at some point in first half of 2014.

[blue666666]

like the list sky 3D would be great for me

[denphone]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Now i know it's not likely to happen i will post the list , here it is, keep in mind the list is rumoured channels.

Sky Atlantic +HD , +1 too
SKY 3D
SKY1+1
History HD
CI HD
NAT GEOWILD HD
Sky Bravo
Disney HD
Disney XDHD
Sky sports 3+4+f1HD
MGMHD


The ones in bold i think will launch at some point in first half of 2014.

Some nice little goodies there dear chap.

[andy_m]

Are the ones in bold from your trusted source, or from those you've sacked?