Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
07-02-2018, 13:12
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
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Not very nice of them failing to put their subscribers first. Glad to see that Virgin and BT have a different mindset.
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I'd say you have a point if it was the Olympics I'm Not sure there is the same interest in the Winter Olympics in the UK.
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07-02-2018, 13:24
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
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I'd say you have a point if it was the Olympics I'm Not sure there is the same interest in the Winter Olympics in the UK.
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I'm not that into sport at all, but I will be watching some of the winter olympics. I think this event will get quite a lot of interest, actually.
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07-02-2018, 13:28
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I'm sure it will it's on the BBC.
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07-02-2018, 13:30
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
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I'd say you have a point if it was the Olympics I'm Not sure there is the same interest in the Winter Olympics in the UK.
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That may well be true, but those who do wish to watch will feel agrieved. Sky cannot afford to upset customers, as has been discussed at length on here.
Bit of a PR fail for me.
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07-02-2018, 13:31
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
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I'm sure it will it's on the BBC.
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It is, but there is a lot more coverage on Eurosport channels.
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07-02-2018, 13:36
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That may well be true, but those who do wish to watch will feel agrieved. Sky cannot afford to upset customers, as has been discussed at length on here.
Bit of a PR fail for me.
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I doubt interest is that high , I couldn't tell you anyone who's competing for us.
As I say if this was to happen in the Olympics now that would be a different story.
Clearly the spat between Discovery and Sky hasn't helped Sky viewers here.
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07-02-2018, 13:51
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
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I doubt interest is that high , I couldn't tell you anyone who's competing for us.
As I say if this was to happen in the Olympics now that would be a different story.
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I shall definately be watching as its the only time we get to see some sports. My personal favourite is long track speed skating, they are incredible athletes.
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07-02-2018, 13:57
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I shall definately be watching as its the only time we get to see some sports. My personal favourite is long track speed skating, they are incredible athletes.
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Don't get me wrong I watch the odd daytime event on the BBC from the Winter Olympics I'm just saying I don't think there is the viewing numbers the Summer Olympics gets with more UK competitors involved.
I actually think from Discoverys point of view it's a good move , now imagine could they catch some Premier League rights great for bartering with.
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07-02-2018, 14:10
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Don't get me wrong I watch the odd daytime event on the BBC from the Winter Olympics I'm just saying I don't think there is the viewing numbers the Summer Olympics gets with more UK competitors involved.
I actually think from Discoverys point of view it's a good move , now imagine could they catch some Premier League rights great for bartering with.
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Agreed the Winter Games are not as popular as the summer games, but never the less, bad PR for SKY.
Sky are used to throwing there weight about perhaps they have met there match. The Eurosport brand has been steadily growing since the 90's and now has real muscle behind it, so it will be interesting to see where they take it in the future.
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07-02-2018, 14:14
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
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I'm sure it will it's on the BBC.
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Do l detest sour grapes old boy.
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07-02-2018, 14:22
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Do l detest sour grapes old boy.
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No Den that was a response to OB's post regarding plenty viewing
So long as Eddie the Eagles on one of the channels I can get.
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07-02-2018, 14:33
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No Den that was a response to OB's post regarding plenty viewing
So long as Eddie the Eagles on one of the channels I can get.
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Eddie the Eagle a great folk hero, just like the boys from "Cool Runnings" Shame they have removed these characters from Sport.
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07-02-2018, 17:16
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
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Eddie the Eagle a great folk hero, just like the boys from "Cool Runnings" Shame they have removed these characters from Sport.
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There are these competing at this year's games
Winter Olympics 2018: 'We're all goofballs' - meet Nigeria's bobsleigh team - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/winter-olympics/42908172
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07-02-2018, 18:40
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Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2018)
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I think Virgin should resist until the HD version is offered. PQ on standard definition, at least when I viewed it, was abysmal.
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