Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
26-12-2020, 22:42
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Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
This is a continuation of the 'Changes to Virgin TV (2020)' thread which you can find here:
https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...php?t=33708568
1. The old thread has been closed, but will remain for information purposes;
2. I will collate all the information from my various sources and post on Cable Forum;
In addition to that I will be on hand to answer any questions that arise and to provide links to other sources of information as they come up.
Thank you.
Here is the CONFIRMED Channels news for Virgin UK and N. Ireland TV:
December 2020:
27th. NOW Christmas rebrands back as NOW 80s on Virgin UK Channel 346.
27th. NOW 80s rebrands back to NOW 90s on Virgin UK Channel 347.
31st. Sky Cinema Disney HD rebrands as Sky Cinema Five Star Movies HD on Virgin UK Channel 405.
January 2021:
4th. ITVBe +1 will move from Virgin UK Channel 120 to Virgin UK Channel 162 in Scottish areas only.
4th. BBC ALBA will move from Virgin UK Channel 161 to Virgin UK Channel 120 in Scottish areas only.
4th. Channel 4 may move from Virgin UK Channel 104 to Virgin UK Channel 108 in Wales areas only.
4th. S4C HD will move from Virgin UK Channel 166 to Virgin UK Channel 104 in Wales areas only.
6th. Sky Cinema Five Star Movies HD closes on Virgin UK Channel 405.
6th. Sky Cinema Premiere +1 may relaunch on Virgin Media UK.
-Sky Nature to launch on Virgin UK Channel 280.
-Sky Documentaries to launch on Virgin UK Channel 278.
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27-12-2020, 00:09
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
Ah a new thread! Lets hope 2021 brings
1) New apps
2) Actual public statements on the future of the V6
3) No price rises
4) Shenanigans
Cheers again Media Boy for your work on here. I dont know how many years its been now...but its really appreciated!
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27-12-2020, 00:24
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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Cheers again Media Boy for your work on here. I dont know how many years its been now...but its really appreciated!
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---------- Post added at 00:24 ---------- Previous post was at 00:20 ----------
An newspaper web site says Discovery back GB News hope to launch in March 2021.
Still no confirmed news on what Network (Sky, Virgin Media or Freeview) will have it from launch.
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27-12-2020, 10:30
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
Upcoming changes on Sky, most (if not all) are likely to take place on Virgin Media as well, on or around the same date:
Friday 1st January
Sky Cinema Christmas renames to Sky Cinema Drama
Sunday 3rd January
Christmas 24 renames to Movies 24
Christmas 24+ renames to Movies 24+
Monday 4th January
Sky Cinema Musicals renames to Sky Cinema Greats
Sky Cinema Harry Potter renames to Sky Cinema Feel Good
Tuesday 5th January
Sony Movies Christmas changes back to Sony Movies Classic
MTV XMAS changes back to MTV Classic
BoXmas changes back to The Box
Sky Sports Darts renames to Sky Sports Arena
Wednesday 6th January
Nick Jr. Paw Patrol changes back to Nick Jr. Too
Discovery Shed closes permanently
Discovery Home & Health and Discovery Home & Health +1 close permanently
Sky Cinema Five Star Movies (formerly Sky Cinema Disney) closes permanently
Sky Cinema Premiere +1 relaunches
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27-12-2020, 11:24
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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Originally Posted by SonicMaster
Upcoming changes on Sky, most (if not all) are likely to take place on Virgin Media as well, on or around the same date:
Wednesday 6th January
Discovery Shed closes permanently
Discovery Home & Health and Discovery Home & Health +1 close permanently
Sky Cinema Five Star Movies (formerly Sky Cinema Disney) closes permanently
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I guess these are due to the launches of Discovery + and Disney +.
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27-12-2020, 11:32
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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Originally Posted by vincerooney
Ah a new thread! Lets hope 2021 brings
1) New apps
2) Actual public statements on the future of the V6
3) No price rises
4) Shenanigans
Cheers again Media Boy for your work on here. I dont know how many years its been now...but its really appreciated!
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And Sky UHD
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27-12-2020, 16:03
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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I guess these are due to the launches of Discovery + and Disney +.
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A sign of things to come.
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27-12-2020, 17:00
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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Originally Posted by vincerooney
Ah a new thread! Lets hope 2021 brings
1) New apps
2) Actual public statements on the future of the V6
3) No price rises
4) Shenanigans
Cheers again Media Boy for your work on here. I dont know how many years its been now...but its really appreciated!
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not much hope of number 3 vince
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27-12-2020, 17:13
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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not much hope of number 3 vince
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... but, of course, there was no general price increase in 2020.
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27-12-2020, 23:18
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
Oh, and the promised improvement to streaming quality on Virgin Go.
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28-12-2020, 09:05
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
I suppose the same rumours about Sky Atlantic will appear again this year...
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28-12-2020, 09:37
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
Watch this space...the Sky deal hasn't been implemented yet!
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28-12-2020, 12:21
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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I suppose the same rumours about Sky Atlantic will appear again this year...
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Just pay £1.60 per month for the entertainment channel and get a Now TV stick.
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28-12-2020, 21:57
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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Just pay £1.60 per month for the entertainment channel and get a Now TV stick.
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You're being ripped off! Just pay £1pm for the Entertainment Pass and watch it through your smart TV.
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28-12-2020, 22:42
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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I suppose the same rumours about Sky Atlantic will appear again this year...
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What else is new? They’ll always be there until Sky Atlantic finally appears on the EPG. 😂
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