This is a continuation of the 'Changes to Virgin TV (2023)' thread which you can find here:
https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...php?t=33711604
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 2023:
31st. E! HD to close on Virgin Media UK.
31st. NBC News NOW HD to close on Virgin Media UK.
January 2024:
1st. Sky Cinema Iconic HD to be rebrand as Sky Cinema Greats HD.
1st. Sky Cinema Christmas HD to be rebrand as Sky Cinema Drama HD.
2nd. Nick SpongeBob to be rebrand as NickToons.
3rd. Sky Cinema Wizarding World HD to be rebrand as Sky Cinema Fast & Furious HD.
3rd. BoXmas to be rebrand as The Box.
3rd. GREAT! Christmas to be rebrand as GREAT! Romance.
4th. Sky Sports Darts HD to be rebrand as Sky Sports Arena HD.
5th. Sky Cinema Hits HD to be rebrand as Sky Cinema Superman HD.
6th. Christmas 24 to be rebrand as Movies 24.
6th. Christmas 24+ to be rebrand as Movies 24+.
8th. Sky Cinema Ultimate Comedy HD to be rebrand as Sky Cinema Comedy HD.
By March 6th 2024:
TBC. Sky Sports TBC HD to be rebrand as Sky Sports Tennis HD.
TBC. Sky Sports TBC to be rebrand as Sky Sports Tennis.
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TBC. Sky Sports Tennis HD to launch on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
TBC. Sky Sports Tennis to launch on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
March 2024:
TBC. BBC Radio to close BBC Radio 4 Extra on Virgin UK Channel 910.
TBC. BBC Radio to close BBC Radio 4 LW on Virgin UK Channel 911.
Summer 2024:
TBC. DRAMA HD rebrand as U&DRAMA HD on Virgin UK Channel 116.
TBC. W HD rebrand as U&W HD on Virgin UK Channel 125.
TBC. Dave HD rebrand as U&DAVE HD on Virgin UK Channel 127.
TBC. YESTERDAY HD rebrand as U&YESTERDAY HD on Virgin UK Channel 129.
TBC. DRAMA +1 rebrand as U&DRAMA +1 on Virgin UK Channel 316.
TBC. W +1 rebrand as U&W +1 on Virgin UK Channel 325.
TBC. Dave +1 rebrand as U&DAVE +1 on Virgin UK Channel 327.
TBC. YESTERDAY +1 rebrand as U&YESTERDAY +1 on Virgin UK Channel 329.
2024:
TBC. Ailbi HD rebrand as U&ailbi HD on Virgin UK Channel 114.
TBC. GOLD HD rebrand as U&GOLD HD on Virgin UK Channel 124.
TBC. Eden HD rebrand as U&eden HD on Virgin UK Channel 176.
TBC. Ailbi +1 rebrand as U&ailbi +1 on Virgin UK Channel 314.
TBC. GOLD +1 rebrand as U&GOLD +1 on Virgin UK Channel 325.
TBC. Eden +1 rebrand as U&eden +1 on Virgin UK Channel 376.
TBC. Eurosport 1 HD rebrand as TNT Sports TBC HD on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
TBC. Eurosport 2 HD rebrand as TNT Sports TBC HD on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
TBC. Viaplay Sports 1 HD rebrand as Premier Sports 1 HD on Virgin UK Channel 551.
TBC. Viaplay Sports 2 HD rebrand as Premier Sports 2 HD on Virgin UK Channel 552.
TBC. Viaplay Sports Xtra HD rebrand as TBC HD on Virgin UK Channel 553.
TBC. 5Cops to launch on Virgin UK Channel 216.
TBC. CSI: New York to launch on Virgin UK Channel 217.
TBC. Catfish to launch on Virgin UK Channel 218.
TBC. DAZN Women Football to launch soon on Virgin UK Channel 554.
2025:
TBC. The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Virgin Scotland Channel 107 to BBC Iplayer.
TBC. The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Virgin Wales Channel 107 to BBC Iplayer.
TBC. The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Virgin Scotland Channel 107 to BBC Iplayer.
TBC. The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Virgin England Channel 108 to BBC Iplayer.
TBC. The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Virgin Northern Ireland Channel 108 to BBC Iplayer.
TBC.The BBC to move CBBC HD from Virgin UK Channel 701 to BBC Iplayer.