Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

This is a continuation of all the 'Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1' thread which you can find here:

VOL. 1 - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-2013-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

Late March/April List update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV network.

NOTE: I do not work for Virgin Media so all the information on this list is 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 = Other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Rumour to be Launching very soon ===
-Animal Planet HD will launch on Virgin Channel 217 on the XL HD Pack Soon.
-E! Entertainment HD to launch on Virgin Media soon.
-Universal HD to launch on Virgin Media soon.
-Create & Craft may launch on Virgin Media soon.

=== March ===
No News...

=== April ===
2nd. QVC Active to close on Virgin Channel 740 today.
2nd. Vintage TV may launch on Virgin Channel 343 today.
30th. TLC to launch on Virgin Channel 167 today.
30th. TLC HD to launch on Virgin Channel ??? today.
30th. S4C to move from Virgin Channel 167 to Virgin Channel ??? today.

=== May ===
22nd. The Competition Commission will publish its final report by today on the Global Radio & GMG Radio takeover.

=== June ===
No News...

=== By end of June ===
-Liberty Global hope to close the transaction of Virgin Media.

=== July ===
31st. BT will takeover ESPN, ESPN HD and ESPN America on Virgin Channels 529, 530 and 531 from Today.
31st. ESPN to close ESPN Classic on Virgin Channel 533 by Today.

=== Summer ===
-FT.com says BT and Virgin Media are in talks over up to THREE BT Sports Channels launching on Virgin Media.

=== August ===
No News...

=== September ===
No News...

=== October ===
No News...

=== November ===
-Made in Leeds will launch on Virgin Media sometime this month.

=== December ===
No News...

=== By 2015 ===
-RTE Radio and WRN Radio will be axe in old Telewest areas or added to all areas of Virgin Media.

=== Unknown dates ===
-'Seven' will be rebranded as Lincolnshire Living on Virgin Channel 879 (Grimsby & Scunthorpe only).
-I have been told that Virgin Media are in talks with Sky to carry 'Sky Atlantic SD', 'Sky News HD' and 'Sky Sports News HD'.
-Local TV may launch on Virgin TV in some areas in Virgin Channels 600 mark (Starting in Late 2013).
-The BBC to axe BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin Channel 911 ''in the long term''.
-UKTV on Demand may also launch on Virgin on Demand.
-Channel 4's ''4oD'' will offer HD content.
-Smooth fm (Smooth Radio) may get close or rebranded on Virgin Channel 916.
-Fashion One 'In talks with Virgin Media'.
-Sony Movies may launch soon on Virgin Media.

=== Channels THAT still to appear in all areas ===
List was last updated on December 1st 2010.

NO. Channel Name
917. Radio: RTE Radio
920. Radio: WRN Europe

NOTE: Channels are only broadcasting in Ex-Telewest areas right now.

=== Media Boy Extra info: ===
Media Boy Blog - For all things Virgin TV - http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/
See 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/
Latest news on Freeview - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/10...l#post35353580

=== Ask Media Boy ===
Last updated March 14th 2013.

Q: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA FROM?
A: I get all my info from Virgin Media viewers and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WILL I NEED TO WATCH MY DISNEY CINEMAGIC PROGRAMMES ON MY V+ OR TIVO BOX BY MARCH 27TH?
A: No Virgin Media viewers have until June 28th to watch recorded Disney Cinemagic programmes.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''RTE RADIO'' OR ''WRN RADIO'' FOR?
A: RTE Radio and WRN Radio do not broadcast in Ex-ntl and Ex-Cable & Wireless areas - yet.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
List last updated on March 28th 2013.

Welcome to the all new look of this part of the list.

When deals with broadcasters run out Virgin Media need to sign new one to keep that Channel on Virgin TV.
Here is an list of channel that Virgin may get when they old deal runs out with that broadcaster:
Also Radio channels are broadcasting on Digital Radio via Freesat, Freeview, Freesat from Sky or Sky.

NOTE: Shopping Channels are not on this list and only Broadcasts who has got some Channels broadcasting on Virgin Media right now appeared on this list. To start broadcasting soon = That channel has still to start broadcasting on Sky, Freesat or Freeview.

=== TV and Radio Channels: ===
=== Own by A+E Networks UK (A&E Television Networks/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Bio. +1
-Crime & Investigation Network HD
-Crime & Investigation Network +1
-HISTORY HD
-HISTORY +1
-Lifetime (May launch in 2013.)

=== Own by ARY Group ===
-ARY Qtv
-ARY Oneworld
-ARY Entertainment

=== Own by BET International Inc (Viacom) ===
-BET: Black Ent Tv
-BET: Black Ent Tv +1

=== Own by British Sky Broadcasting ===
-Pick TV +1
-Sky1 +1
-Sky 3D
-Sky Atlantic
-Sky Atlantic +1
-Sky Atlantic HD
-Sky News HD
-Sky Sports F1 HD
-Sky Sports 3 HD
-Sky Sports 4 HD
-Sky Sports News HD

=== Own by British Telecommunications Plc ===
-BT Sports 1 (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 1 HD (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 2 (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-BT Sports 2 HD (To launch in UK and Ireland in Summer 2013.)
-ESPN America HD (Will be owned by BT from August 1st 2013.)
-Sailing 1
-Sailing 2

=== Own by CBS Chellozone UK Channels Partnership ===
-CBS Reality +1
-Horror +1

=== Own by Channel Four Television Corporation ===
-More 4 HD

=== Own by CSC Media Group ===
-Bliss
-BuzMuzik
-Chart Show TV
-Chart Show TV Dance
-Flava
-Kix!
-POP
-Pop Girl
-Pop Girl +1
-Scuzz
-The Vault
-Tiny Pop +1

=== Own by Discovery Networks Western Europe ===
-DMAX +2

=== Own by Disney-ABC Television Group ===
-Disney Channel HD
-Disney Junior +
-Disney Junior HD (Soon to start broadcasting).
-Disney XD HD

=== Own by Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-More Than Movies
-More Than Movies +1
-Movies 4 Men
-Movies 4 Men +1

=== Own by ESPN Inc. (until July 31st 2013) ===
-ESPN America HD

=== Own by Fox International Channels (News Corporation) ===
-FOX +1

=== Own by Global Radio ===
-Capital FM TV
-Heart FM TV

=== Own by Moving Movies Ltd. (CSC Media Group) ===
-True Entertainment +1
-True Movies 2

=== Own by MTV Networks Europe ===
-MTV CLASSIC
-MTV HD
-MTV LIVE
-MTV MUSIC
-MTV +1

=== Own by Multi Screen Media (Sony Pictures Television) ===
-Sahara One

=== Own by NGC-UK Partnership (National Geographic Society/Fox International Channels) ===
-Nat Wild HD

=== Own by Nickelodeon UK (MTV Networks Europe/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Nickelodeon HD
-Nick Jr. +1

=== Own by Paramount UK Partnership (Paramount British Pictures/British Sky Broadcasting) ===
-Comedy Central Extra +1

=== Own by Premier Media ===
-Premier Sports
-Premier Sports Xtra

=== Own by RTE ===
-RTE 2fm
-RTE lyric fm
-RTE Radio 1 (Broadcasts in Ex-Telewest areas right now).
-RTE Radio na Gaeltachta

=== Own by Real & Smooth Ltd [Was GMG Radio] (Global Radio) ===
-Real Radio Wales
-Smooth 70s

=== Own by Scripps Networks Interactive ===
-Food Network
-Food Network +1
-Travel Channel
-Travel Channel +1

=== Own by Sony Pictures Television ===
-Sony Entertainment Television +1
-Sony Movie Channel
-Sony Movie Channel +1

=== Own by STAR TV (News Corporation) ===
-STAR Jalsha
-STAR Plus HD

=== Own by Sunrise Radio Group ===
-Kismat Radio
-Punjabi Radio

=== Own by TIML Radio Limited ===
-Absolute 90s

=== Own by United Christian Broadcasters ===
-UCB TV
-UCB Bible
-UCB Gospel
-UCB Inspiration
-UCB Ireland

=== Own by Universal Networks International ===
-E! HD*
-Universal Channel HD*

*ALL CHANNELS OWN BY UNIVERSAL NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL ALL MAY LAUNCH ON VIRIGN MEDIA SOON.

=== Own by Zee Entertainment Enterprises ===
-ZEE Cafe
-Zing

==== See you later ===
List last updated on March 28th 2013.

Next update: Sometime in April - But not until:

A) If Virgin are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) on Virgin TV.
B) If Virgin are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about on Virgin TV.
C) If Virgin are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio ) on Virgin TV.

Did I miss anything??? If I did tell me and it will appear on the next update.

©copyright 2013 Media Boy 2006 - 2013. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

What was wrong with the old thread?

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I launch an new 'Coming Soon' thread every three months - January, April, July, October.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

sky Disney HD now launched :):):)

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There isn't actually any need to open a new one every three months.

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Gives us a chance to read the list again. 3 or 4 hd channels on their way, the offering is really up there now.

Don't suppose there's any info on new stuff coming to on demand? That is beginning to look more and more weak in my opinion.

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When it's posted frequently then there is no need for a new thread all the time as Stephen said.

Plus the list could just be updated on the initial post, it's not as if much changes on it.

Back on topic.

On Demand is lacking in a lot of content these days with ITV and C5 seemingly withdrawing content, not to mention the poor 3D selection.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Some of us like this thread, so tough toffee to those who don't like it. Don't bother coming in here if all you are going to do is bitch and moan.

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Oh well, it's Media Boy's thread so I guess we could either moan about the way he does things or just be grateful that he bothers.

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I saw it as an opinion; the sort of thing you do in a discussion thread. Definitely not a 'bitch and moan'.

I personally think it would be better just to list the changes, with a link to the full list.

However, MB should be able to post what he wants to post, and if he prefers posting the full list, then he should do it.

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Thanks MB.

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Exactly, the only one moaning is obviously MarkC1984.

I agree with you PB, it's too long, too full of info and difficult to spot the actual changes, but as you said it's MB's thread and can post it however he wants but isn't exempt from criticism like every other member.

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Media Boy, should Style be one of the April channel launches in your list?

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Lets just concentrate on what's coming soon instead of nitpicking and criticising MB when he does a very good job which no one else seems very keen to do.

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I think the idea of a new thread every 3 months is actually a good idea, can you imagine a new member clicking on the post for the first time and trawling through 'breaking' news 9 months old?

At least this way it won't be more than 3 months out of date at the very worst.

Back on topic

E! HD, serious waste of bandwidth, bit like sky getting HD channels just to tick a box. I guess someone watches it occasionally but i can't imagine it was on top of anyones wanted list?

Cue the flaming from 'celebrity' watchers who have it on all day in the background :)

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Yes, let's ban opinion on this thread.

No one has suggested that MB doesn't do a very good job. To the contrary, he does a very great service in providing the information that he does, and we all appreciate what he does very much. That is a given, and not what is being discussed.

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Leave MB alone guys, he does a terrific job :)

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I never watch it, but why should those that do be deprived of the HD version? Sounds like a bit of channel snobbery on your part to me.

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The 90% botox faces in high definition might scare the kids.

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Channel snobbery? that's a new insult for me :) i need to hang around here more.

I guess my point was i'd imagine VM would please more people if they HD'd a channel with better viewing figures, is what i was trying to say but didn't do it very well, obviously :)

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VM can't pick and choose which HD channels they can get, so we welcome any new HD channel they are able to obtain, even if it's one we personally wouldn't watch. I don't watch sports channels, but I'll be really pleased if VM ever get HD versions Sky Sports 3 & 4.

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Hi Media Boy, Is there any news on BT Sports channels, it say that they will launch in July, is there any confirmation on this yet

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Gone very quite on the three new HD channels coming soon?

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Mrs M has a couple of series links on E! It's not anything I'd watch but it will be used in my house. As, sadly, will Style - any confirmation of that coming in April, MB?

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Its on 285.

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Erm-hum, this is real channel snobbery :angel:

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The last thread "Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 1" was 202 pages, so your point is hardly relevant, no one is going to read through it all anyway. So surely a better way would just be to have the 'latest update' posted in the initial post no?

Again, no one is picking on him for what he does, the discussion is about how that information he gets is passed on.

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New thread, New start, eh!:) Let's see Q2 literally explode with all the rumours of new channels coming to VM:D:cool:! Or I will not be happy:mad::mad::mad:!

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Ah that passed me by. Cheers. Now, to tell, or not to tell...

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Of course, if anyone wants to open their own thread and pass on their own information they can publish it in any format and timeframe they like so if you fancy it give it a go otherwise give MB that same freedom. As always if you don't like what he does, or the way he does it, you don't have read his thread. For my part I'm happy to receive any information he has in any format he likes.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Or launch their own thread where they can discuss what they want without dragging this thread down.

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Agreed

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Technically, this is a cable forum thread which, MB started. It doesn't make it 'his thread'. It's a cable forum thread.

Why are people confusing discussion on presentation, with criticism of MB? Especially as people have already said that MB should post in whatever fashion he wants.

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Actually, that's more like boasting, and rubbing salt in VM subscribers wounds :D

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Some people can't read obviously.

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To be fair Stephen, you initiated discussion of the 'thread itself' rather than just discussing the topic of the thread.

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Only if you care about over-rated TV shows, which Sky very cleverly market to make people think they are missing out on something special, when, in reality, they are not (in my opinion.) IF I cared about G.O.T. I will read the books. In fact I might just do that and give away some spoilers:erm::D:td::nono:
The only program I currently wish to watch is The Following, and prior to that Luck (only because of the excellent Dennis Farina though)

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Game of Thrones is not over rated at all. Its so well done it compares in no way to any average tv series, its a quality production in every way. No one can deny that, even if its not the type of show they personally like.

I watched the first episode of The Following and even though it was good its not my kind of thing. Its that personal preference difference and the Atlantic channel seems to have at least one show for every taste, which is maybe why it appears so appealing.

As for the GoT, there is nothing to stop you reading the books AND getting the awesome eye candy and fast paced, jaw dropping tv series too :D

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See post one.

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No confirmation other then TLC and TLC HD coming on April 30th.

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I think we will see them sometime after Monday.

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It's very over rated in my eyes. I am all for "slow burners" but I could not get into it. Lots of people I know gave up on it too, so I can only base my judgement on that information. It may be difficult to fault some of its production values, but I dare some of the production values on the twilight movies are good too, it does not make them any good either. I am not

Atlantic simply does not appeal to me. If E4 disappeared, I would miss The Big Bang theory, but E4 would not appeal to me in the slightest. The same goes for Sky 1 and, for a time, Fringe. Sky 1 could disappear and I would not care. The same goes for numerous channels, but I know others watch a lot programs on those channels and I am happy to help pay for the enjoyment of others.

I guess this a difficult subject for me as I see T.V. as a luxury I am fortunate enough to be able to afford. If VM cancelled my contract tomorrow, I would not be overly upset (HD movies would be the main loss) and I would be happy to spend my money elsewhere:)

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Sometime on Tuesday? :shocked: ;)

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Usually is a tuesday, so hopefully.

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Don't subscribe to Sky Movies anymore but just browsing through what's new in on demand for XL and found Pirates of the Carribbean Dead Mans Chest. Says I'm subscribed too! Checked the Sky Movies catch up channel and it says I am not subscribed so clearly a boo boo on VMs part. Unfortunately the HD selection doesn't work.

Watch it before the remove it!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

No, Andy, because Style has already launched. It is no longer 'coming soon'.

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Yeah I realise that now, cheers though. So much for staying on topic!

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Have you tried watching it? I've got the same thing but don't want to risk playing it and end up being charged. That and Palace are on!

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Almost choked on my malt there, this news is as old as the friggin moon! and it's down for December!! You couldn't make it up, or erm, rubs chin suspiciously, could you?

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Well said mate!

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Just seen an advert stating new channel H2 to launch on Virgin Media channel 236. This may mean the closure of Military History or that it is moving to a new channel number.

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l would be quite unhappy if they closed Military History but somehow l cannot see this happening unless MB knows something different.

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Nothing on their website.

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Yeah I watched it, said I was subscribed and no charges showing on my virgin media!

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Thanks for the tip. I'm only on XL too and I just tried it, it works! Had to go through Search then All OD. Also there's -

Brave
BURN-E
Chicken Little
Hunchback Of Notre Dame
Snow Buddies

Watch them while you can!

I don't use OD much often but the programme length on some of the assets are showing up wrong.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

All the advert said was coming soon and showed a few clips from current History shows. At the end it had the Sky and VM channel numbers

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Cheers - I should have put one of them on as it turned out :(

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Charges take 24 hours to show up online, I found that out once when I ordered a film to rent.

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Which explains the noisy ruddy chopper earlier

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How did you find out those ones worked?

I tried POTC and says subscribed by going in via Search & Browse > Search Catch Up & On Demand > Then typed in Pirates..

Is there an easier way to find others?

If I go via Catch Up & On Demand > Movies > Sky Movies > New This Week its saying Unsubscribed.

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

On TiVo go through Search All TV instead, it worked for Brave earlier. The availability could be down to what region you're connected to.

Homeward Bound II is also available.

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I know that Military History shows some of HISTORY old shows - so maybe an rebrand on it way?

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The History Channel in some regions have rebranded Military History or History International to H2 over the past year or so

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UPDATE:

Military History is set to be rebranded as H2 on May 4th 2013.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...1&postcount=55

Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2013) Vol. 2.
 

Cheers MB, I could not find a date for the change :)

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They should move 90% of the 'factual' channels because all they show is tripe.

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Only way to collect all the high balls.

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Found this on Digital Spy:

http://skyarts.sky.com/andre-rieu-co...ace-sky-arts-2

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I'll get me coat :D

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I think it's safe to ignore news about Virgin taking over Sky and any new and unusual channels appearing for the rest of today.

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Even this one? :shocked: :p:

http://www.a516digital.com/2013/04/n...view.html#more

and this one has to be true. ;)

http://radiotoday.co.uk/2013/04/mogg...or-animal-dab/

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And todays date is? :dunce: :D

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Couldn't agree more mate, just wish we had it on Virgin! There's also Blue Bloods, Boardwalk Empire, or have those shows finished now?

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Blue Bloods is still showing , Boardwalk Empire Season 4 will air later in the year.

TV Wise are reporting that A&E Networks UK a joint venture of A&E Networks and BSKYB are planning to launch the 'Lifetime Channel' later in the year in the UK.

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I can understand why Sky have put Game of thrones and other US cable shows on Atlantic, but The Following is from a US TV network broadcaster, Fox and should have been put on Sky One. Other Fox shows, such as Fringe, Glee and Touch have not gone on to Atlantic.

The same applies to Blue Bloods, which is from another US TV Network channel, CBS; any of the other shows that Sky have bought from them have not gone on Atlantic.

I think people understood that HBO, Showtime etc. type shows would end up on Atlantic, but to put US Network shows on Atlantic is taking the 'P' in my opinion.

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It is more they are taling the "S", "k" or "y", rather than a "p" :)

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I kind of agree. I've noticed that all top tier drama from America that SKY agree deals for ends up on SKY Atlantic. Everything else ends up on SKY 1 or SKY Living.

I remember before SKY Atlantic launched, they released the following PDF:

http://www.skymedia.co.uk/_downloads...ogos%20(W).pdf

"It’s TV for a discerning audience who love storytelling that is smart, immersive magnetic and truly world-class."

"Sky Atlantic HD will be an extraordinary TV channel. It will have compulsive television that pushes creative boundaries and tells great stories."

"Smart content for the engaged mind."

SKY have created a level of snobbery with SKY Atlantic. Whilst shows like Touch, Revolution and Fringe are very entertaining, they don't fit in with the ethos of Atlantic. They very much are SKY One entertainment type shows.

Put it this way as long as SKY Atlantic is broadcasting, all future top quality drama acquired by SKY will appear on that channel. I would say however that some of the British content that is broadcast on SKY Atlantic is terrible.

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My my Colin is very chipper today.;)

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UPDATE:

I have still to get Vintage TV confirmed as launching on Virgin Channel 343 on Tuesday.

Will any of the following also launch?
-Animal Planet HD
-E! Entertainment HD
-Universal HD
-Create & Craft

But I do know QVC Active will stop broadcasting on Virgin Media tomorrow.

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Have you heard anything about Universal HD yet MB.

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Indeed, the websites have excelled themselves this year, I found so many April Fool's spoofs last night. This one was my favourite:

http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php...h-flowers.html

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The last info I got on Universal HD was that rumour posted on DS Forum last month.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...&postcount=695

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Thanks MB.

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Vintage TV has now confirmed launch via their web site.

http://www.vintage.tv/news/hitting-the-jackpot

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I thought most channels had vintage tv :)

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As far as I'm aware, the only two US TV Network shows that have gone on to Atlantic are The Following and Blue Bloods; all the other US TV Network shows have gone on Living or One. I understand the premise of Atlantic, so accept that US cable shows go on there, but it really annoys me that Sky have started to put US Network shows on there. As for the British shows going on Atlantic, I don't care one way or the other as they just don't appeal to me.

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On the subject of Sky's British shows, what's happened to them? We used to be guaranteed a new, unmissable British sitcom every few weeks, but it seems as though they have given up on them.:rolleyes:

We should all forget about getting Atlantic on Virgin, it isn't going to happen, and I for one couldn't care less.

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Thats not true ,

Awake NBC , Smash NBC , Friday Night lights NBC , Seinfeld NBC , Vegas CBS.

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Yep missed those. That makes it even worse!

FNL was picked up by ITV4 a few years ago and they dumped it so doesn't really count in my view, and Seinfield has been shown on other channels.

Smash has been shown on Living, though there is no guarantee of them showing season 2 on Living.

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That's the one I've been waiting for m8,loads of shows i would love to watch but can't watch the crappy sd picture.had to aquire all there top shows by other means,hopefully sooner arriving than later :)

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From an email with Universal, not sure if I've already posted it or not. Presumably Anywhere got delayed or is happening next week.

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The launch of Universal HD has not been confirmed by any insiders just that rumour on DS Forum on Feb. 21st. Link was posted today at 13.36.

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I'd say its a fair bet that we aren't getting Universal HD (and E! HD).

If they can tell me that they're launching Anywhere and on demand but not HD, a deal with Virgin has obviously been made (and signed, hence being able to tell Joe Bloggs via email) and HD ain't included.

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Gutted,that's the one I been really waiting for

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Just out of curiosity, if Sky Sports News HD was to launch on VM, would it be free for XL customers, or would Sky try to be smart and include it with SS 1&2 HD bundle?

I would have thought the first, as you get Sky Sports News if you have the medium TV package and higher if I am not mistaken.

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Technix has been on the ball with new channels launch for years.

He also says 'Universal HD and E! HD (as well as Animal Planet HD) will also be added in the coming months' (Info from 21/02/13)

I will wait until May to see if this rumour is true or not.

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Sky Sports News is sold as part of the Basic Channels so Sky Sports News HD will be on the XL HD Pack when launched on Virgin Media.

Maybe as soon as August 2013.

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Good to know then. Thought that might be the case. Hope it launches as soon as.

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:LOL:

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Are VM planning on adding anymore music channels apart from Vintage TV, as they are lacking in this depart quite a bit compared to Sky?

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With Virgin Media relaunching More4 +1 and Animal Planet +1 (And more) we may see Virgin relaunching all the missing MTV Channels when it deal with Viacom is up.

Last deal signed was in August 2010 when Comedy Central HD was added.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/35073985-post219.html

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Cheers for the info.

Hope we see the return of them soon. :)

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Maybe it's just me but I don't see August as soon at all, it's 4 months away, that's a third of a year, if someone says soon to me I'm thinking a month maximum.

soon : Adverb
In or after a short time: "he'll be home soon".
Early: "it was too soon to know".
:rolleyes:

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Unless we are on about Virgin Medias meaning of it

soon : Adverb
These channels will be coming 'soon'
Unqualified length of time, usually longer than the soon we are more used to.