This is a continuation of all the 'Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 1, 2 and 3' thread which you can find here:
VOL. 1 - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...tv-2014-a.html
VOL. 2 - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-2014-vol.html
VOL. 3 - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-2014-vol.html
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 an list update every month, indicating any changed items in bold text;
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
October List update - October 6th 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.
October 1st. TV5 is having an freeview to all M, M+ and L packages on Virgin Channel 825 right now untill November 1st 2014.
=== October ===
8th. ITV has confirmed that ITV Be will launch today on Virgin Channel 119.
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 ===
2nd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes as Sky Movies Greats on Virgin Channel 404 today at 6am.
2nd. NBCU to rebrand Movies 24 as Christmas 24 on Virgin Channel 419 today at 6am.
2nd. NBCU to rebrand Movies 24+ as Christmas 24+ on Virgin Channel 420 today at 6am.
2nd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes HD as Sky Movies Greats HD on Virgin Channel 434 today at 6am.
5th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Leeds will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Leeds.
5th. Local TV Broadcaster
That's Oxford can launch from today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Oxford areas only.
12th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Tyne Wear will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Newcastle areas only.
=== December ===
9th. Media Boy HQ to reveal winners of "Best of 2014" today.
9th. Media Boy HQ to reveal top posters of "Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014)" threads today.
29th. Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1 to launch today.
=== Before 2015 ===
-Local TV broadcaster
Bay TV Liverpool hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159.
=== January 2015 ===
3rd. NBCU to rebrand Christmas 24 as Movies 24 on Virgin Channel 419 today at 6am.
3rd. NBCU to rebrand Christmas 24+ as Movies 24+ on Virgin Channel 420 today at 6am.
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: ===
Liberty Global - http://www.lgi.com/
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
Follow Virgin Media on ''twitter'' here - http://twitter.com/virginmedia
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 October 6th 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.
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