General : Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 2.

[Horizon]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

That was before the analogue cable switch off.

Actually its a "message" VM still put out including the ceo.

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by passingbat

VM have done the right thing, but why the delay in anouncing it?

What makes you think there was a delay?

[carlwaring]

Originally Posted by borrissey

That's his style.

Huh? I'm not the grumpy one I was the one complaining about other people complaining about lack of these linear Olympics channels

[denphone]

Originally Posted by spiderplant

What makes you think there was a delay?

Perhaps SP you can enlighten us all.

[devilincarnate]

Originally Posted by denphone

Perhaps SP you can enlighten us all.

There is a easy explanation for this. Most people find it easier to countdown fron 100

[denphone]

Originally Posted by devilincarnate

There is a easy explanation for this. Most people find it easier to countdown fron 100

99,98,97,96.

[kgollop]

Originally Posted by Horizon

It's interesting that they have the bandwidth for all these Olympic channels yet, at all other times, they don't have the capacity according to them (VM).....

Maybe this is why we haven't seen any new HD channels for a while. Perhaps we can expect a wave of HD channel additions after the Olympics? Can't say I'm too interested in the Olympics myself, though a British football team will be interesting. Still coverage sounds great for those who will be glued to the Olympics.

[zantarous]

Let's hope this draws a line under the "no capacity" argument in future.

[Horizon]

Originally Posted by zantarous

Let's hope this draws a line under the "no capacity" argument in future.

Indeed, but vm still peddle this line which I find incredibly irritating.

I actually spoke to Berkett 5 weeks ago and he still maintained this was the reason for lack of channels, although when pressed he did add that vm are "selective" in what they choose and "why don't vm have the same amount of channels as sky" was a common question he was asked, he said.

They don't have the channels because they don't want to pay for them. Simple as that.

[Tricky Trevor]

Originally Posted by denphone

Perhaps SP you can enlighten us all.

Perhaps SP was referring to $ky announcing their Olympic pact with Eurosport on April 5th which was only 13 days before Virgin made yesterdays announcement,

I must admit,I was fearing the worse that there would be no Eurosport 3D. I ought to take a leaf out of your book Den and be more positive/optomistic

[RichardCoulter]

It is believed that Canis Media have been appointed to sell the Sky EPG slot for PSB.

It is likely that it will also be removed from VM.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

It is believed that Canis Media have been appointed to sell the Sky EPG slot for PSB.

It is likely that it will also be removed from VM.

I take it your referring to this
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...85&postcount=6

[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.

[Alan Fry]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

http://mediacentre.virginmedia.com/S...mers-239c.aspx

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

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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?

[BenMcr]

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 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)