General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 3

[Anypermitedroute]

Why bother changing it, I think the ESPN brand holds up well

[theone2k10]

Originally Posted by Mad Max

Did you know that WWE is a fix, and all the wrestlers are just acting?

Come off it next you'll be telling me that Terminator movies aren't based on true stories.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute

Why bother changing it, I think the ESPN brand holds up well

I agree, whilst some seem to like the idea of a BT Sport 3 as a "tidying up" exercise I think the ESPN brand has several advantages. ESPN certainly sounds like a more valuable channel than a BT Sport 3. And using the brand cannot be expensive as BT always has the option of using its own brand name.

[Mad Max]

Originally Posted by theone2k10

Come off it next you'll be telling me that Terminator movies aren't based on true stories.

Eastenders isn't real either.......

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Wikipedia says Channel 5* +1 is set to relaunch tomorrow

Just checked, no sign of the 5*+1 return as yet on VM.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Well, if they feed +1 channels by doing the professional version of winding live TV back one hour, I guess it's cheaper than paying for the equipment to show a seperate channel with different EPG listings.

To be honest though, I've found +24 to be very useful in dealing with recording clashes.

You never told us that you'll be appearing on the Horror Channel at 22:45 on Sat night!



He never mentioned any other Viacom channels, but that doesn't neccessarily mean anything Africa Channel will be moving EPG numbers in a bid to increase viewing figures which have not been as high as expected since starting on VM.

Just checked and the Africa Channel is now on channel 289. The old number of 828 is now showing a slate saying that the channel has moved.

The slate doesn't advise people to reset any series links like it normally does; but I think I would be tempted to, as not doing so would surely result in a recording of the slate

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

The slate doesn't advise people to reset any series links like it normally does; but I think I would be tempted to, as not doing so would surely result in a recording of the slate

Series links will be fine. They don't use the channel number. Each channel has a hidden identifier that never changes, and series links are based on that.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Just checked, no sign of the 5*+1 return as yet on VM.

Wikipedia is now stating that 5*1 returned on 16 September as a Freesat exclusive. It's live on Freesat channel 132; Channel 5+24 is still on Freesat. I don't know if it ever left Freesat though. No mention of a +1 channel on Channel 5's website.

[WBC-WORKER]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Wikipedia is now stating that 5*1 returned on 16 September as a Freesat exclusive. It's live on Freesat channel 132; Channel 5+24 is still on Freesat. I don't know if it ever left Freesat though. No mention of a +1 channel on Channel 5's website.

freesat changes 16-09-2014

5+24 was on LCN 132

it was moved to LCN 133

and 5* +1 was added to LCN 132

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by WBC-WORKER

freesat changes 16-09-2014

5+24 was on LCN 132

it was moved to LCN 133

and 5* +1 was added to LCN 132

Thanks for info.

---------- Post added at 12:46 ---------- Previous post was at 12:45 ----------

Originally Posted by spiderplant

Series links will be fine. They don't use the channel number. Each channel has a hidden identifier that never changes, and series links are based on that.

Are any more channels set to move?

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by spiderplant

Series links will be fine. They don't use the channel number. Each channel has a hidden identifier that never changes, and series links are based on that.

Thanks for letting us know this Maybe the previous slates i'm thinking of were for channels that had ceased broadcasting.

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Wikipedia is now stating that 5*1 returned on 16 September as a Freesat exclusive. It's live on Freesat channel 132; Channel 5+24 is still on Freesat. I don't know if it ever left Freesat though. No mention of a +1 channel on Channel 5's website.

Cheers, it looks to me like they are rolling it out, starting with the platform that doesn't require much negotiation.

Originally Posted by WBC-WORKER

freesat changes 16-09-2014

5+24 was on LCN 132

it was moved to LCN 133

and 5* +1 was added to LCN 132

Hmmm, it also looks like they intend to keep 5+24 (at least in the short term) and that they regard 5*+1 as more important. That is unless 5* is on 131 on Freesat and they want to keep the main channel next to the timeshift variant.

[WBC-WORKER]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Thanks for letting us know this Maybe the previous slates i'm thinking of were for channels that had ceased broadcasting.

Cheers, it looks to me like they are rolling it out, starting with the platform that doesn't require much negotiation.

Hmmm, it also looks like they intend to keep 5+24 (at least in the short term) and that they regard 5*+1 as more important. That is unless 5* is on 131 on Freesat and they want to keep the main channel next to the timeshift variant.

its

105 Channel 5
128 Channel 5+1
129 5USA
130 5USA +1
131 5*
132 5*+1
133 Channel 5+24

I certainly watch 5+24 - does not bother me ' where it is ' just as long as I have the option

[Richc1977]

I can see BT launch a BT SPORT 3 in addition to the current line up, purely based on the sheer amount of extra rights they have signed up since launch and to look more competitive to sky sports.

The VM deal was a 3 year deal and we'll certainly get our coverage for the first season of Champions & Europa League. A deal is a deal after all, plus ... UEFA has a bit of an issue with BT taking this it off terrestrial and BT have guaranteed that all British clubs featuring in the CL and EL will feature at some point on FTA, plus selected key games including the final. It will be interesting to see how they do this, perhaps a special flagship Channel like Sky1 but FTA (they were interested in buying FIVE after all). However the important thing is BT need to ensure the ratings are good to convince UEFA. So BT need to keep VM sweet, at least for year one.

For 2016/7 onwards the key factor will be the outcome of the next Premier League TV rights auction. City analysts have been basing forecasts on BT picking up 50% or more. If that happens then all bets are off!

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[Media Boy UK]

Sky soon to close Sky 3D Channel?

Future of 3D television called into question as Sky chooses not to schedule any Premier League matches in 3D this season.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/t...-schedule.html

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Sky soon to close Sky 3D Channel?

Future of 3D television called into question as Sky chooses not to schedule any Premier League matches in 3D this season.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/t...-schedule.html

It was doomed from the start as 3D is a niche product and nothing will change that.

[Media Boy UK]

September List update - September 18th update.

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

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 = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
September 1st. CBS Reality, Horror Channel, CBS Action, CBS Drama, CBS Reality +1 and Horror Channel +1 is having an freeview to all M, M+ and L packages on Virgin Channel 148, 149, 192, 197, 201 and 202 right now untill December 1st 2014.

=== September ===
22nd. RTÉ to rebrand RTÉ TWO as RTÉ 2 on Virgin Channel 876 in Northern Ireland.
22nd. Virgin Media to rebrand Sky Movies Aliens as Sky Movies SciFi on Virgin Channel 411.
22nd. Virgin Media to rebrand Sky Movies Aliens HD as Sky Movies SciFi HD on Virgin Channel 441.
23rd. Local TV Broadcaster Sheffield Live TV will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Sheffield areas only.
29th. Local TV Broadcaster NvTv will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Belfast areas only.

=== October ===
2nd. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ryder Cup as Sky Sports 4 on Virgin Channel 505 today at 6am.
2nd. Sky Sports to rebrand Sky Sports Ryder Cup HD as Sky Sports 4 HD on Virgin Channel 515 today at 6am.
8th. ITV has confirmed that ITV Be will launch today on Virgin Media.
8th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Bristol will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Bristol areas only.
15th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Cardiff will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Cardiff areas only.
22nd. Local TV Broadcaster That's Solent can launch from today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Southampton areas only.

=== November ===
5th. Local TV Broadcaster That's Oxford can launch from today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Oxford areas only.

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

=== Before 2015 ===
-Local TV broadcaster Made in Leeds hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159.
-A516digital says Local TV broadcaster Made in Tyne and Wear hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159.
-Local TV broadcaster Bay TV Liverpool hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159.

=== January 2015 ===
Local TV Broadcaster STV Edinburgh will launch sometime this month on Virgin Channel 159 in some Edinburgh areas only.

=== February 2015 ===
No News...

=== March 2015 ===
No News...

=== April 2015 ===
No News...

=== May 2015 ===
No News...

=== June 2015 ===
No News...

=== July 2015 ===
No News...

=== August 2015 ===
No News...

=== Autumn 2015 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add an extra hour per day (to 8pm) to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== September 2015 ===
No News...

=== October 2015 ===
No News...

=== November 2015 ===
No News...

=== December 2015 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2016 on Virgin Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-Cambridge Presents
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury

=== Unknown dates ===
-TruTV soon to launch on Virgin Channel 245 - And is now rumoured to be testing on Virgin Media HQ.(UPDATED September 15th 2014).
-Media Boy HQ has been told that both Sky Sports News HQ HD (On Virgin Channel 511) and Sky News HD (Channel TBC) will launch in early 2015 on Virgin Media.
-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 Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on August 12th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON SMALLWORLD CABLE OR UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Entertainment:
-Sky1 +1*
-MTV +1*

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

Lifestyle:
-Travel Channel +1*
-Food Network +1*
-Fashion TV**

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

Music:
-MTV Classic***
-Channel AKA*
-Now Music*

News:
-Sky News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HQ HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).**

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD**

Specialist:
-EWTN**

Radio:
-UCB Ireland**

*Only in Smallworld areas.
**Only in UPC Ireland areas.
***Only in both Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
Full list now at: http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/p...adcasters.html

This part of list has now moved to my blog - follow link.

=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
Here is what I mean when I post the following on Cable Forum:

Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

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

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated September 5th 2014.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Insiders) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN SMALLWORLD AREAS' AND 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media, Smallworld and UPC Ireland are now ALL own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHEN WILL SKY SPORTS NEWS HQ HD AND SKY NEWS HD LAUNCH?
A: Base on information Media Boy HQ has seen Sky Sports News HQ HD and Sky News HD are not set to launch until early 2015.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''SKY1 +1'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: Sky1 +1 and Disney Channel HD are only broadcasting in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on September 18th 2014.

Next update: TBC - unless:

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

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.