General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2. - Page 22

Alan Fry · 19-04-2012, 10:44

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Originally Posted by BenMcr

I have a feeling this is very much a one off from the BBC due to the high profile nature of the event (and some cash from Sky possibly)

I am think that as Sky is getting more and more sports rights they might extend their sports coverage even further like the BBC has done

denphone · 19-04-2012, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry

Thats very good news and the type we have not heard for some time

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Thats because you have been away for some time Alan.

Alan Fry · 19-04-2012, 11:17

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Originally Posted by denphone

Thats because you have been away for some time Alan.

No, they have been rather lacking in the new/better channels and servcies department

Media Boy UK · 19-04-2012, 12:08

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Yes, sounds like the same rumour that I was told last night. I can't name the source, so deliberately phrased the info loosely, as I am unable to verify it.

I don't believe the DS poster is correct though about his idea that it may just be a change of genre, as this would not free up a SD EPG slot.

I guess it is coming off VM as there wouldn't be enough viewers without the satellite viewers.

Is it FTA on Sky? If so, is it on Freesat?

If it is a pay channel, I suppose they won't stay on VM for similar reasons to Current TV.

That poster works for Sky and his posts are always on the ball - maybe he know something we dont.

But I cant find an link for that story on the Canis Media web site (Web site was last updated in March 2012).

denphone · 19-04-2012, 12:10

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry

No, they have been rather lacking in the new/better channels and servcies department

Well some people will never be happy about anything.

Chad · 19-04-2012, 12:48

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry

Now that the BBC is providing 48 channels for the Olympics, will this set a presedent for future sporting events, like future Olympics or even Football?

I think it's purely down to the Olympics being in London. It's a home event and the BBC are the home broadcaster funded by the people of Britain. I don't think the BBC will offer this level of coverage for future Olympics or World Cups. If anything, the BBC will continue to reduce the amount of sport they cover

Alan Fry · 19-04-2012, 13:00

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Originally Posted by Chad

I think it's purely down to the Olympics being in London. It's a home event and the BBC are the home broadcaster funded by the people of Britain. I don't think the BBC will offer this level of coverage for future Olympics or World Cups. If anything, the BBC will continue to reduce the amount of sport they cover

But Sky will continue to increase theirs?

denphone · 19-04-2012, 13:03

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Originally Posted by Alan Fry

But Sky will continue to increase theirs?

Well thats obvious with their bottomless pockets.

geordiechris · 19-04-2012, 14:39

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

That poster works for Sky and his posts are always on the ball - maybe he know something we dont.

But I cant find an link for that story on the Canis Media web site (Web site was last updated in March 2012).

It looks like the story is true, doesn't mention anything about what's happening with the channel though.

Found this MB:

http://canismedia.co.uk/a-round-up-o...on-april-2012/

denphone · 19-04-2012, 16:42

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Originally Posted by geordiechris

It looks like the story is true, doesn't mention anything about what's happening with the channel though.

Found this MB:

http://canismedia.co.uk/a-round-up-o...on-april-2012/

From what l hear through informed sources is that PBS is here to stay in the UK! and they are just thinking about moving to a different EPG slot.

devilincarnate · 19-04-2012, 16:50

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Originally Posted by denphone

From what l hear through informed sources is that PBS is here to stay in the UK! and they are just thinking about moving to a different EPG slot.

Yes they are hoping to move down 1 per the countdown for the Olympics

Media Boy UK · 19-04-2012, 18:48

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Originally Posted by denphone

From what l hear through informed sources is that PBS is here to stay in the UK! and they are just thinking about moving to a different EPG slot.

Maybe I have work it out (bear with me)

-If Channel 4 buys PBS slot over on Sky for More4 +2 and later 4seven.
-Then as part of the deal PBS take over Channel 4 Slot on Sky Channel 269.

Just an idea as Canis are saying:

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PBS is moving to docs making room for a new entertainment channel at 166.

http://twitter.com/#!/CanisMedia/sta...94513223036928

muppetman11 · 19-04-2012, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

Maybe I have work it out (bear with me)

-If Channel 4 buys PBS slot over on Sky for More4 +2 and later 4seven.
-Then as part of the deal PBS take over Channel 4 Slot on Sky Channel 269.

Just an idea..

Sky Channel 269 is labelled More4+2 now.

Media Boy UK · 19-04-2012, 18:59

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Originally Posted by muppetman11

Sky Channel 269 is labelled More4+2 now.

Am I right in thinking that if Channel 4 ask Sky to move More4+2 to beside all the entertainment channels it will end up at Sky Channel 291 just after Sky Arts 2 HD (SD if you have Sky HD in)

RichardCoulter · 19-04-2012, 19:04

Let's hope that is the case, I don't watch it, but others may do.