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Bob
23-06-2003, 12:58
Officially announced by ntl:home here (http://www.ntl.com/mediacentre/press/display.asp?id=638), by Media Guardian here (http://media.guardian.co.uk/broadcast/story/0,7493,983344,00.html) and on another forum here (http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/t/69366/ds.html) :D

Channels launching by the end of July 2003 will be Sky One Mix, Sky Travel, Sky Travel Extra, Scuzz, Amp and Flaunt!

The question is will the channels be sensibly placed i.e. Sky One Mix straight after Sky One? ;)
TigaSefi
23-06-2003, 13:00
not a chance......
Martin
23-06-2003, 13:02
Great news though that they are coming on! Channel placement has always been a bit hit and miss on NTL and i think the whole thing needs a shake up. I'm just glad to see Sky One Mix.:)
poolking
23-06-2003, 13:37
They'll probably bung them with the other new ones in the 900 range in the original area.
Derek
23-06-2003, 13:50
Well there is a gap between 140 and 144.

Is there any technical reason they can't stick Sky One mix in there?

On a related note does anyone know for definate when E4+1 is launching?
bigitup_j
23-06-2003, 17:35
so gap between 140 and 144 on original ntl areas.

and gap 33-39 on ex-cwc. ntl could use the brains and place them in a sensible place. and e4+1 on 145 (striaght after e4 144).

sensible!
poolking
23-06-2003, 17:47
Originally posted by bigitup_j
so gap between 140 and 144 on original ntl areas.

and gap 33-39 on ex-cwc. ntl could use the brains and place them in a sensible place. and e4+1 on 145 (striaght after e4 144).

sensible!

Come one whenever have ntl been sensible with their channel placings?

:D
Chris
23-06-2003, 17:50
Originally posted by Martin
Great news though that they are coming on! Channel placement has always been a bit hit and miss on NTL and i think the whole thing needs a shake up. I'm just glad to see Sky One Mix.:)

Too late for Alias tho' :(
poolking
23-06-2003, 17:51
Originally posted by towny
Too late for Alias tho' :(

Yep, just typical. :rolleyes:
ntluser
23-06-2003, 19:31
Originally posted by towny
Too late for Alias tho' :(

Well, not really. It makes no difference to Alias really as it is still showing on Saturday or Sunday on Sky One. Admittedly, it's at an awkward time but that's what VCR's are for aren't they?

After July, you'll be able to watch it on Sky One Mix on Monday nights I think. Perhaps a Sky viewer can confirm the night and time.
robmurphy21
23-06-2003, 19:37
Alias is on at 9pm Mondays. Sky One Mix is the next Channel to Sky One.

Sky Viewer.
ntluser
23-06-2003, 20:14
Originally posted by robmurphy21
Alias is on at 9pm Mondays. Sky One Mix is the next Channel to Sky One.

Sky Viewer.

Thanks, Rob!!
Chris
23-06-2003, 20:52
Originally posted by ntluser
Well, not really. It makes no difference to Alias really as it is still showing on Saturday or Sunday on Sky One. Admittedly, it's at an awkward time but that's what VCR's are for aren't they?

After July, you'll be able to watch it on Sky One Mix on Monday nights I think. Perhaps a Sky viewer can confirm the night and time.

I have a brain like a seive. Forgot to tape it this week already. :(

edit - another reason why we decided to leave it and catch up with Syd et al in widescreen on C5 later this year :)
edgerobber
26-06-2003, 23:05
Are the extra channels going to be part of the base pack ? I'd guess that from the wording of the press release, but it is rather vaugue.
Richardr
29-06-2003, 01:40
From elsewhere :D the new channels start on July 31st. Sky One Mix, and the two Travel channels are basic, the music channels are family tier.
wildthing
14-07-2003, 21:11
carn't they get the system working properly first plus you will have to phone up and request them before they activate them for you :devsmoke: :upyours:
poolking
15-07-2003, 12:39
Originally posted by wildthing
carn't they get the system working properly first plus you will have to phone up and request them before they activate them for you :devsmoke: :upyours:

Don't know where you are coming from, I didn't have to ring up to get e4+1 when they launched it the other day, it was there.

So I would think the new sky channels at the end of the month would be the same if you are subscribed to the relevant packs.
grum1978
15-07-2003, 12:41
Originally posted by poolking
Don't know where you are coming from, I didn't have to ring up to get e4+1 when they launched it the other day, it was there.

So I would think the new sky channels at the end of the month would be the same if you are subscribed to the relevant packs.

yep you are totally right poolking as long as you are on the relevant package you will recieve the channles when they launch :)
gazzae
20-07-2003, 21:18
Why oh why is Sky One Mix going to be on 930?

Whats wrong with 141?
ntluser
20-07-2003, 21:34
Originally posted by Shabba
I'm still baffled as to why anybody would want mix?

It's because of Alias..Sky moved it from Monday Sky One at 9pm to Sky One Mix at 9pm. It's on Sky One at 11.50pm on Saturday so it's easier to forget to set the VCR and miss it altogether.
ntluser
20-07-2003, 23:26
Originally posted by Shabba
So Alias is the only reason people want mix then?

I'm painting my downstairs toilet tomorow! Want to watch the paint dry ;)

There may well be other reasons but a number of people were annoyed when Alias was switched and were pleased when NTL negotiated Sky One Mix.

I'll pass on the paint drying thanks. Have plenty of my own to watch.

Good luck with the downstairs toilet!! ;)
Stephen Robb
29-07-2003, 02:13
Originally posted by Shabba
So Alias is the only reason people want mix then?

I'm painting my downstairs toilet tomorow! Want to watch the paint dry ;)

At least you won't have far to go and have a leak!