Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2011) Vol. III. - Page 56

Chad · 01-08-2011, 21:40

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Originally Posted by jagsman

You cannot get regional programmes through the iPlayer with Virgin. You can only get them if you use the online iPlayer on the BBC website.

Maybe true in terms of regional news but not accurate when it comes to regional programmes.. BBC2 Ireland broadcast highlights of the boxing match between Brian Magee and Lucian Bute about 4 months ago. It was only televised in Ireland however I managed to watch the show the following day in Scotland on iPlayer via Virgin.

Rillington · 01-08-2011, 23:33

Indeed. Programming shown only in the national regions is available on the VM version of the BBC iPlayer, including the national BBC2 channels which are not available on VM apart from in those specific countries, as is all London regional programming.

jtaylor06 · 02-08-2011, 00:43

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

We do not know any other infomation yet.

Only the rumoured August 10th launch date.

Just noticed your forum profile picture; is it your birthday MB?
If so, Happy 30th Birthday buddy!

Thanks to a great job you've done here on the CF!
Now coming soon...31st Birthday

r94yan · 02-08-2011, 01:17

wats happening on august 10th?

jtaylor06 · 02-08-2011, 01:57

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Originally Posted by r94yan

wats happening on august 10th?

Rumoured Premier Sports launch.

denphone · 02-08-2011, 07:00

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Originally Posted by jtaylor06

Rumoured Premier Sports launch.

Well as John Wayne once said ( that will be the day )

andrewbrown · 02-08-2011, 08:31

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Originally Posted by telegramsam

It`s so easy for Virgin to say `new channels/HD are coming soon`because that could literally mean anytime. They should say `new channels/HD will be added before.....(insert a date).....subject to negotiations`. Then if they don`t deliver customers can complain.

Why on earth would a company promise anything specific before negotiations are completed? That would be absolute madness.

Henkesghost · 02-08-2011, 08:51

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Originally Posted by andrewbrown

Why on earth would a company promise anything specific before negotiations are completed? That would be absolute madness.

With respect it's been a year! Negotiations my erchie

HD Boy · 02-08-2011, 14:09

any news on virgin media selling there stake in uktv
could we get uktv's 5 hd channels

02-08-2011, 14:30

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Originally Posted by martine93

any news on virgin media selling there stake in uktv
could we get uktv's 5 hd channels

We could get Jesus 3D where he announces his return (in 3D of course) but we'll never know until VM say something.

clinteastman · 02-08-2011, 14:35

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Subject: UKTV HD channel and VOD deal with Sky

Dear Neil Berkett,

This morning I read the following article:

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/News/Most...-VoD-deal-Sky/

It outlines a VOD deal that has just been signed between UKTV and SKY,
also the roll out of three more HD channels bringing the total to five
on that network. Now obviously VM own 50% of UKTV yet we have none of
these HD channels, why is that? By giving SKY all that HD content
whilst your own customers are crying out for more HD really does come
across as a slap in the face.

If there is a good reason for this please could you inform me and the
rest of your customer base what it is. If not then carry these
channels.

Yours Sinisterly

Chris xxxxxx
AC: xxxxxxxxx
Tel: xxxx xxx xxxx

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Originally Posted by reply from: Neil Berkett

Chris we have a deal that is the same

HD Boy · 02-08-2011, 15:26

if this is true. would that mean we would get Watch HD , Dave HD , Alibi HD , Eden HD and Good Food HD.

clinteastman · 02-08-2011, 15:33

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Originally Posted by martine93

if this is true. would that mean we would get Watch HD , Dave HD , Alibi HD , Eden HD and Good Food HD.

If it's the same deal then I would say yes.

dodgem22 · 02-08-2011, 15:39

I have also had an email from Neil Berketts office as I also asked about the uktv hd channels and the email confirmed Virgin will be having them it did not however confirm launch date (As Virgin are still in discussion with UKTV over timings etc) only to say hopefully same time as Sky or if not soon after.

It does not look like cartoon network hd, disney hd however will be coming soon but the email did state discussions are ongoing with various HD channel owners

virginruinedntl · 02-08-2011, 15:46

i can't say i'm interested in any of those channels to be honest :P