General : Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

[Aguero9320]

Originally Posted by Raider999

As such, I would have thought they should be streamed not on linear channels - especially given the predicted demise of linear TV

In the US, Paramount+ are using Pluto TV’s infrastructure to showcase the best of its content. Maybe linear TV has found a new lease of life, but within a streaming service.

[TimeLord2018]

Originally Posted by Aguero9320

In the US, Paramount+ are using Pluto TV’s infrastructure to showcase the best of its content. Maybe linear TV has found a new lease of life, but within a streaming service.

The channel is called Paramount+ picks and they also have a Showtime selects channel , there will be Showtime section on Paramount+ in the UK aswell , although I suspect new Showtime dramas will be listed under the Paramount+ exclusives section instead.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by OLD BOY

You may be interested to know that series 18 commences on 5USA at 9pm on 3 January, so maybe you can see later series there in due course. It’s in SD only on Virgin Media, unfortunately.

Good find. Would it be in HD on catch up?

[cheekyangus]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Good find. Would it be in HD on catch up?

Everything I've watched in the last few years that was originally made in HD and was in the 5 Channel Folders has been HD. So long as it's available on VM's Catch-up servers I'd be extremely confident that this would be too. The My5 App wasn't Full HD last time I used it, so you need to go in via VM's On-Demand system.

[TimeLord2018]

Chicago PD was in HD on Catch Up when 5USA used to air it , so was Justified.

Same goes for anything from 5Star like their 2nd run rights to Departure.

[Media Boy UK]

Best of 2021
Here is the winners and review of 2021.

01) The Biggest poster of the year on Cable Forum (NOT Media Boy HQ):
Winner is - cheekyangus with 197 posts

02) New Channel of the year (Nominate by YOU):
Winners are - Sky Documentaries (SD) and Sky Showcase HD

03) Best poster on Cable Forum with Information (Nominate by YOU):
Winners are - Denphone and BenMcr

04) Best new SD Channel launch of the year:
Winner is - Sky Nature (Did launch January 12th)

05) Best +1 Channel of the year:
Winner is - (Virgin Media did not launch an new +1 channel in 2021)

06) Best new HD or UHD Channel launch of the year:
Winners is - GB News HD (Did launch June 13th)

07) Best UK Channel of the year:
Winner is - NOW 80s

08) Best International Channel of the year:
Winner is - B4U Movies

09) Best LOCAL Channel of the year:
Winner is - BBC ALBA

10) Best Radio Channel of the year (Nominate by YOU):
Winners are - Radio X and BBC Radio 5 Live

11) Best new brand of the year:
Winner is - Sky Showcase (Was Sky One until September 1st)

Well done to all the winners.

So merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone who viewed this thread.

Virgin Media UK year in review:

Channels we said Hello to:
Sep. 1st: Sky Showcase HD
Sep. 1st: Sky Showcase
Sep. 1st: Sky Max HD
Sep. 1st: Sky Max
Jul. 27th: QVC Extra
Jun. 13th: GB News HD
Jun. 8th: Colors Gujarati
Jan. 12th: Sky Documentaries
Jan. 12th: Sky Nature

Channels on the move:
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Comedy HD from Virgin UK Channel 121 to Virgin UK Channel 123.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Comedy from Virgin UK Channel 122 to Virgin UK Channel 135.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Crime HD from Virgin UK Channel 135 to Virgin UK Channel 136.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Crime from Virgin UK Channel 136 to Virgin UK Channel 137 (TiVo and V6 Boxes only).
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Syfy HD from Virgin UK Channel 137 to Virgin UK Channel 138.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Syfy from Virgin UK Channel 138 to Virgin UK Channel 139 (TiVo and V6 Boxes only).
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Arts HD from Virgin UK Channel 156 to Virgin UK Channel 140.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Pick from Virgin UK Channel 165 to Virgin UK Channel 156.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Challenge from Virgin UK Channel 164 to Virgin UK Channel 160.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved E! HD from Virgin UK Channel 139 to Virgin UK Channel 163.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved E! from Virgin UK Channel 140 to Virgin UK Channel 164.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Arts from Virgin UK Channel 123 to Virgin UK Channel 165.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Replay from Virgin UK Channel 160 to Virgin UK Channel 180.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Witness +1 from Virgin UK Channel 180 to Virgin UK Channel 206.
Jun. 9th: Virgin Media UK has moved NOW 70s from Virgin UK Channel 348 to Virgin UK Channel 346.
Jun. 9th: Virgin Media UK has moved NOW 80s from Virgin UK Channel 346 to Virgin UK Channel 347.
Jun. 9th: Virgin Media UK has moved NOW 90s from Virgin UK Channel 347 to Virgin UK Channel 348.
Jan. 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Channel 4 Wales from Virgin UK Channel 104 to Virgin UK Channel 108 (Wales Only).
Jan. 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved S4C HD from Virgin UK Channel 166 to Virgin UK Channel 104 (Wales Only).
Jan. 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved ITVBe +1 from Virgin UK Channel 120 to Virgin UK Channel 162 (Scotland Only).
Jan. 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved BBC ALBA from Virgin UK Channel 161 to Virgin UK Channel 120 (Scotland Only).

Channels rebrand (For Good):
May. 25th: Sony Channel now rebranded as GREAT! tv on Virgin UK Channel 189.
May. 25th: Sony Movies Classic now rebranded as GREAT! movies classic on Virgin UK Channel 424.
May. 25th: Sony Movies now rebranded as GREAT! movies on Virgin UK Channel 425.
May. 25th: Sony Movies Action now rebranded as GREAT! movies action on Virgin UK Channel 426.
Jan. 22nd: Star Gold HD now rebranded as Utsav Gold HD on Virgin UK Channel 801.
Jan. 22nd: Star Bharat now rebranded as Utsav Bharat on Virgin UK Channel 802.
Jan. 22nd: Star Plus HD now rebranded as Utsav Plus HD on Virgin UK Channel 803.

Channels we say Goodbye to:
Sep. 1st: Sky One HD
Sep. 1st: Sky One
Sep. 1st: CNN International
Jul. 1st: FOX (TiVo and V6 Boxes only).
Jul. 1st: FOX HD
Jul. 1st: FOX +1
Jun. 30th: NDTV Spice
May. 1st: Get Moving HD (TV Channel)
Apr. 8th: BET
Mar. 3rd: YouTube (Red Button EPG Channel)
Mar. 1st: Lifetime HD
Jan. 6th: Discovery Home & Health
Jan. 6th: Discovery Shed
Jan. 6th: Discovery Home & Health +1
Jan. 6th: Sky Cinema 5* Movies HD

Who Posted on Changes to Virgin TV (2021)?

NO: > Poster name > Number of posts (As of 3pm on December 30th 2021).

Top 10:
01) Media Boy - 289
02) cheekyangus - 197
03) epsilon - 160
04) OLD BOY - 159
05) RichardCoulter - 144
06) Legendkiller2k - 131
07) ScottishSteve - 92
08) Itshim - 65
09) 1andrew1 - 60
10) ozsat - 53

The Rest:
11) Hugh - 44
12) jfman - 43
13) vincerooney - 42
14) SonicMaster - 36
15) Raider999 - 30
15) BenMcr - 30
17) TimeLord2018 - 29
18) 1701-e - 25
19) heavyside - 20
20) Aguero9320 - 19
20) Mad Max - 19
22) Phunkenstein - 17
22) spiderplant - 17
24) muppetman11 - 16
24) Dave42 - 16
26) Rob King - 14
27) Tricky Trevor - 13
28) johnasimmons - 12
29) Frazz - 11
29) RobboEdin - 11
31) Inactive Digital - 10
32) Carth - 9
32) fox35 - 9
34) Derekb108 - 8
34) Rillington - 8
36) Ultimate.Conj - 7
37) denphone - 6
38) Chris James - 5
39) nomadking - 4
39) newapollo - 4
39) Horizon - 4
39) nodrogd - 4
39) jobbie8 - 4
39) Richardr - 4
39) japitts - 4
46) johnathome - 3
46) joglynne - 3
46) TMLeafs - 3
46) paul0363 - 3
46) Taf - 3
46) Mythica - 3
52) djmagnifique - 2
52) heero_yuy - 2
52) geordiechris - 2
52) Paul - 2
52) locutus1974 - 2
52) nialli - 2
52) gba93 - 2
52) GrimUpNorth - 2
52) DDDD - 2
52) RV95 - 2
52) Topgun - 2
52) savvychels - 2
52) kgollop - 2
52) TheWatcher - 2
52) Maggy - 2
52) PtolemyIV - 2
52) figgyburn - 2
69) Jacquesb - 1
69) busboy125 - 1
69) Joedm45 - 1
69) daveoc14 - 1
69) dodgem22 - 1
69) AdamDigital - 1
69) TheDaddy - 1
69) oliver1948uk - 1
69) Hom3r - 1
69) spankysmagicpian - 1
69) crazyronnie - 1
69) Richc1977 - 1
69) Barriescott - 1
69) paul nolan - 1
69) Mobes - 1
69) cupcakes aka dd - 1
69) DECKAS - 1
69) RegularCapital - 1
69) saabmania2 - 1
69) alwaysabear - 1
69) krismestry - 1
69) Mr K - 1
69) railpulley - 1
69) devilincarnate - 1
69) gimpymoo - 1
69) Gavin-D - 1
69) Martin_D - 1
69) carravetta - 1
69) Jamesr3y - 1

©Media Boy 2006 - 2021. A ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Note - Next years thread will launch on Cable Forum at some point on New Years Eve (Hogmanay).

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Best of 2021
Here is the winners and review of 2021.

01) The Biggest poster of the year on Cable Forum (NOT Media Boy HQ):
Winner is - cheekyangus with 197 posts

02) New Channel of the year (Nominate by YOU):
Winners are - Sky Documentaries (SD) and Sky Showcase HD

03) Best poster on Cable Forum with Information (Nominate by YOU):
Winners are - Denphone and BenMcr

04) Best new SD Channel launch of the year:
Winner is - Sky Nature (Did launch January 12th)

05) Best +1 Channel of the year:
Winner is - (Virgin Media did not launch an new +1 channel in 2021)

06) Best new HD or UHD Channel launch of the year:
Winners is - GB News HD (Did launch June 13th)

07) Best UK Channel of the year:
Winner is - NOW 80s

08) Best International Channel of the year:
Winner is - B4U Movies

09) Best LOCAL Channel of the year:
Winner is - BBC ALBA

10) Best Radio Channel of the year (Nominate by YOU):
Winners are - Radio X and BBC Radio 5 Live

11) Best new brand of the year:
Winner is - Sky Showcase (Was Sky One until September 1st)

Well done to all the winners.

So merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone who viewed this thread.

Virgin Media UK year in review:

Channels we said Hello to:
Sep. 1st: Sky Showcase HD
Sep. 1st: Sky Showcase
Sep. 1st: Sky Max HD
Sep. 1st: Sky Max
Jul. 27th: QVC Extra
Jun. 13th: GB News HD
Jun. 8th: Colors Gujarati
Jan. 12th: Sky Documentaries
Jan. 12th: Sky Nature

Channels on the move:
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Comedy HD from Virgin UK Channel 121 to Virgin UK Channel 123.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Comedy from Virgin UK Channel 122 to Virgin UK Channel 135.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Crime HD from Virgin UK Channel 135 to Virgin UK Channel 136.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Crime from Virgin UK Channel 136 to Virgin UK Channel 137 (TiVo and V6 Boxes only).
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Syfy HD from Virgin UK Channel 137 to Virgin UK Channel 138.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Syfy from Virgin UK Channel 138 to Virgin UK Channel 139 (TiVo and V6 Boxes only).
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Arts HD from Virgin UK Channel 156 to Virgin UK Channel 140.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Pick from Virgin UK Channel 165 to Virgin UK Channel 156.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Challenge from Virgin UK Channel 164 to Virgin UK Channel 160.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved E! HD from Virgin UK Channel 139 to Virgin UK Channel 163.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved E! from Virgin UK Channel 140 to Virgin UK Channel 164.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Arts from Virgin UK Channel 123 to Virgin UK Channel 165.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Replay from Virgin UK Channel 160 to Virgin UK Channel 180.
Sep. 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Witness +1 from Virgin UK Channel 180 to Virgin UK Channel 206.
Jun. 9th: Virgin Media UK has moved NOW 70s from Virgin UK Channel 348 to Virgin UK Channel 346.
Jun. 9th: Virgin Media UK has moved NOW 80s from Virgin UK Channel 346 to Virgin UK Channel 347.
Jun. 9th: Virgin Media UK has moved NOW 90s from Virgin UK Channel 347 to Virgin UK Channel 348.
Jan. 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Channel 4 Wales from Virgin UK Channel 104 to Virgin UK Channel 108 (Wales Only).
Jan. 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved S4C HD from Virgin UK Channel 166 to Virgin UK Channel 104 (Wales Only).
Jan. 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved ITVBe +1 from Virgin UK Channel 120 to Virgin UK Channel 162 (Scotland Only).
Jan. 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved BBC ALBA from Virgin UK Channel 161 to Virgin UK Channel 120 (Scotland Only).

Channels rebrand (For Good):
May. 25th: Sony Channel now rebranded as GREAT! tv on Virgin UK Channel 189.
May. 25th: Sony Movies Classic now rebranded as GREAT! movies classic on Virgin UK Channel 424.
May. 25th: Sony Movies now rebranded as GREAT! movies on Virgin UK Channel 425.
May. 25th: Sony Movies Action now rebranded as GREAT! movies action on Virgin UK Channel 426.
Jan. 22nd: Star Gold HD now rebranded as Utsav Gold HD on Virgin UK Channel 801.
Jan. 22nd: Star Bharat now rebranded as Utsav Bharat on Virgin UK Channel 802.
Jan. 22nd: Star Plus HD now rebranded as Utsav Plus HD on Virgin UK Channel 803.

Channels we say Goodbye to:
Sep. 1st: Sky One HD
Sep. 1st: Sky One
Sep. 1st: CNN International
Jul. 1st: FOX (TiVo and V6 Boxes only).
Jul. 1st: FOX HD
Jul. 1st: FOX +1
Jun. 30th: NDTV Spice
May. 1st: Get Moving HD (TV Channel)
Apr. 8th: BET
Mar. 3rd: YouTube (Red Button EPG Channel)
Mar. 1st: Lifetime HD
Jan. 6th: Discovery Home & Health
Jan. 6th: Discovery Shed
Jan. 6th: Discovery Home & Health +1
Jan. 6th: Sky Cinema 5* Movies HD

Who Posted on Changes to Virgin TV (2021)?

NO: > Poster name > Number of posts (As of 3pm on December 30th 2021).

Top 10:
01) Media Boy - 289
02) cheekyangus - 197
03) epsilon - 160
04) OLD BOY - 159
05) RichardCoulter - 144
06) Legendkiller2k - 131
07) ScottishSteve - 92
08) Itshim - 65
09) 1andrew1 - 60
10) ozsat - 53

The Rest:
11) Hugh - 44
12) jfman - 43
13) vincerooney - 42
14) SonicMaster - 36
15) Raider999 - 30
15) BenMcr - 30
17) TimeLord2018 - 29
18) 1701-e - 25
19) heavyside - 20
20) Aguero9320 - 19
20) Mad Max - 19
22) Phunkenstein - 17
22) spiderplant - 17
24) muppetman11 - 16
24) Dave42 - 16
26) Rob King - 14
27) Tricky Trevor - 13
28) johnasimmons - 12
29) Frazz - 11
29) RobboEdin - 11
31) Inactive Digital - 10
32) Carth - 9
32) fox35 - 9
34) Derekb108 - 8
34) Rillington - 8
36) Ultimate.Conj - 7
37) denphone - 6
38) Chris James - 5
39) nomadking - 4
39) newapollo - 4
39) Horizon - 4
39) nodrogd - 4
39) jobbie8 - 4
39) Richardr - 4
39) japitts - 4
46) johnathome - 3
46) joglynne - 3
46) TMLeafs - 3
46) paul0363 - 3
46) Taf - 3
46) Mythica - 3
52) djmagnifique - 2
52) heero_yuy - 2
52) geordiechris - 2
52) Paul - 2
52) locutus1974 - 2
52) nialli - 2
52) gba93 - 2
52) GrimUpNorth - 2
52) DDDD - 2
52) RV95 - 2
52) Topgun - 2
52) savvychels - 2
52) kgollop - 2
52) TheWatcher - 2
52) Maggy - 2
52) PtolemyIV - 2
52) figgyburn - 2
69) Jacquesb - 1
69) busboy125 - 1
69) Joedm45 - 1
69) daveoc14 - 1
69) dodgem22 - 1
69) AdamDigital - 1
69) TheDaddy - 1
69) oliver1948uk - 1
69) Hom3r - 1
69) spankysmagicpian - 1
69) crazyronnie - 1
69) Richc1977 - 1
69) Barriescott - 1
69) paul nolan - 1
69) Mobes - 1
69) cupcakes aka dd - 1
69) DECKAS - 1
69) RegularCapital - 1
69) saabmania2 - 1
69) alwaysabear - 1
69) krismestry - 1
69) Mr K - 1
69) railpulley - 1
69) devilincarnate - 1
69) gimpymoo - 1
69) Gavin-D - 1
69) Martin_D - 1
69) carravetta - 1
69) Jamesr3y - 1

©Media Boy 2006 - 2021. A ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Note - Next years thread will launch on Cable Forum at some point on New Years Eve (Hogmanay).

Can we NOW have the number. Of votes cast ? Wonder if it was over 10

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Itshim

Can we NOW have the number. Of votes cast ? Wonder if it was over 10

Over 12.

[Itshim]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Over 12.

Was it that hard . Clearly a definite cross section of the British viewing public not going to count number of posters would suggest you must have something better to spend your time on.

[vincerooney]

Ah unlucky 13 for me! i'll have to improve next year to crack into the top ten.

haha thanks for this again MB. Have a great new year!

[jfman]

I definitely did more than 43 posts just replying to OB alone.

Originally Posted by jfman

I definitely did more than 43 posts just replying to OB alone.

Not in this topic

[cheekyangus]

197 !

[Legendkiller2k]

Speaking of Denphone hope he is ok as not seen him post in here for awhile.

[cheekyangus]

Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k

Speaking of Denphone hope he is ok as not seen him post in here for awhile.

Same.