General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2023)

[TimeLord2018]

Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

A source did say other the weekend that "there are a few channel launches/closures planned in & around that date"^

^I was holding it back until I had more confirmed info from my source.

Then today epsilon is reporting via DS Forum that some Pluto FAST channels are testing at Virgin Media UK HQ ahead of launch on V6 & TV360 boxes:

*5 Cops
*Mystery
*Haunt

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discus...ment_103019543

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More information on what will happen on July 4th on Virgin Media UK will start to come out tomorrow as all TV Books for next week are out.

Eden HD moves to 176 on 4th July , mentioned in UKTV weekly highlights, So are they merging Factual and Lifestyle into Entertainment then ?

Alibi also moves to 114, Drama moves to 116, listing the old HD separate channel numbers is a mistake

[Media Boy UK]

I have seen what is set to move on July 4th.

86 Channels is set to move.

At time of posting I can't give out any more info.

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018

So are they merging Factual and Lifestyle into Entertainment then ?

Yes.

[TimeLord2018]

That's what I thought based on Eden move.

[Mythica]

Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

I have seen what is set to move on July 4th.

86 Channels is set to move.

At time of posting I can't give out any more info.

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Yes.

Can I ask if you won't give any info, then what's the point of mentioning it?

[Media Boy UK]

Still waiting on permission to post any changes online.

Also some viewers will not be happy with changes.

A channel has only been given a channel number outside Scotland.

[Mythica]

Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

Still waiting on permission to post any changes online.

Also some viewers will not be happy with changes.

A channel has only been given a channel number outside Scotland.

Why don't you just post about it when you get 'permission'?

Originally Posted by Mythica

Why don't you just post about it when you get 'permission'?

What does it matter to you ?

[Media Boy UK]

Here is what I am allow to say - for now:

*The majority of Documentaries and Lifestyle channels will be in the range of Channels 176 to 200.
*Music channels will be moved to channels 280 to 300.
*E4 Extra will still grouped in the Music genre.
*Plus 1 channels will have their own section from channel 301 to 399.
*Virgin Ultra HD will move from channel 228 to 175.

[Mythica]

Originally Posted by Paul

What does it matter to you ?

Well isn't it a pointless post? A I know something you don't type of post. I'm reading about what's coming soon to VM but get no information because they 'can't' post it.

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by Paul

What does it matter to you ?

Because in my case ,at least l have to wade through a load of self important waffle to find a small nugget of information

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Originally Posted by Mythica

Well isn't it a pointless post? A I know something you don't type of post. I'm reading about what's coming soon to VM but get no information because they 'can't' post it.

So true

[Rillington]

Originally Posted by Media Boy UK

Also some viewers will not be happy with changes.

Which might not include TNT Sports not being available as part of the XL package (or whatever silly name VM uses for it now).

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Rillington

Which might not include TNT Sports not being available as part of the XL package (or whatever silly name VM uses for it now).

I was talking about the EPG Channel changes on July 4th.

I feel TNT Sports will be on XL Package this season as BT Sport did sign a three year deal with Virgin two years ago.

When all EPL deals was rollover due to COVID19.

Also if it was being axe on XL Pack I think Virgin would have let everyone know by now.

[Itshim]

Had e mail guess you all have by now. What a load of misinformation, says l will now get sky news hd , on my package*, have had it for many months, did bother to look any further!!!! * Mixit

[Media Boy UK]

Virgin are testing Pluto channels with EPG numbers at Virgin Media HQ:

*CSI - Ch 451
*Judge Judy - Ch 452
*Inside Crime UK - Ch 454
*Real Wild - Ch 455
*History Hit - Ch 458
*Wicked Tuna - Ch 459
*Home under the Hammer - Ch 460
*Great British Menu - Ch 461
*Tastemade - Ch 462
*Grace and Frankie - Ch 463
*Anger Management - Ch 464
*NextUp Comedy Live - Ch 465
*Chat Show Channel - Ch 466
*Deal or no Deal - Ch 467
*Fear Factor - Ch 468
*Wipeout Xtra - Ch 469
*Lego Channel - Ch 470

[TimeLord2018]

I don't think some of those are on Pluto TV , some are on Amazon Prime (Free With Ads on Freevee)

I wonder if CNN Fast will get added at some point, It's getting rolled out to more platforms throughout the year