General Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2012) Vol. 3. - Page 21

passingbat · 24-07-2012, 18:06

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Due to a lack of memory, the V and V+ boxes have had their advance listings reduced and the synopsis for all radio programmes removed whilst the olympic feeds are carried.

This begs the question as to what will happen when VM do add any new channels.

Given that after the olympics, 24 SD and 24 HD channels will be removed, I doubt there will be a problem, unless you're expecting VM to be adding loads of channels in the near future?

I don't know the answer to this; are any other providers i.e., Sky or Freeat adding the channels that you want?

Stephen · 24-07-2012, 18:08

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

So you believe that those with disabilities who have succeeded against all the odds should be treated with contempt by VM?

It is because of attitudes like this that the Disability Discrimination Act had to be introduced.

If the feeds aren't carried I shall refer the matter to the relevant regulatory authorities to allow them to adjudicate on the matter.

Due to a lack of memory, the V and V+ boxes have had their advance listings reduced and the synopsis for all radio programmes removed whilst the olympic feeds are carried.

This begs the question as to what will happen when VM do add any new channels.

It's not actually 'the reason' that act replaced an older outdated act(s) and is more focused for employees and employers. Not for a company not showing an event.

RichardCoulter · 24-07-2012, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Stephen

no it doesn't at all. The fact is the Paralympics are not as main stream so not as many people will watch them so Ch4 should be enough to catch highlights and live events.

No one is discriminating against anyone.

Yet more discriminatory nonsense. If the channels turn up- great. If not, we will see what the regulatory bodies have to say.

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Originally Posted by passingbat

Given that after the olympics, 24 SD and 24 HD channels will be removed, I doubt there will be a problem, unless you're expecting VM to be adding loads of channels in the near future?

I don't know the answer to this; are any other providers i.e., Sky or Freeat adding the channels that you want?

Yes, that is true. I doubt that VM will be adding 48 channels anytime soon and, by the time they do, most customers will be on TiVo.

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Originally Posted by Stephen

It's not actually 'the reason' that act replaced an older outdated act(s) and is more focused for employees and employers. Not for a company not showing an event.

Incorrect, but let's not stray too far off topic.

passingbat · 24-07-2012, 23:42

I don't know the answer to this; are any other providers i.e., Sky or Freeat adding the channels that you want?

RichardCoulter · 25-07-2012, 00:15

I'm afraid I don't know the answer either. Anybody?

MutleyF · 25-07-2012, 08:18

from Channel4 website

"In addition, Channel 4 will broadcast three further streams of uninterrupted live coverage of a range of sports at the Paralympic Games. These will be available as three dedicated channels on the Sky platform, in both standard and high definition, as well as online at Channel4.com - with the streams also expected to launch on Virgin Media"

Surely that answers the question?

andy_m · 25-07-2012, 08:34

The DDA is irrelevant here, Stephen's analysis is correct. The suggestion that Virgin would not carry these streams for reasons of bigotry is not only ridiculous it's offensive. I am, however, sure that they'll arrive.

**Hugh** · 25-07-2012, 08:40

Two points -

Are VM showing these streams? It would appear so, and let's hope they do.

If they don't, is this discrimination under the DDA? No, it isn't (I checked with our Disability Services and Equality & Diversity teams).

Chad · 25-07-2012, 12:52

Does anyone know if Virgin will be broadcasting these events?

http://news.boxrec.com/news/2012/exc...elevision-deal

The shows will be on Primetime (SKY channel 498) on a free-to-air basis with a two-and-a-half to three hour time slot. Fans can also watch the action on Freeview (channel 112) or online at www.sportstonightlive.com.

Whilst Primetime PPV events are shown on Virgin, we don't tend to get access to their free to air events. Any chance of this coming soon?

Media Boy UK · 25-07-2012, 16:14

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Originally Posted by MutleyF

from Channel4 website

"In addition, Channel 4 will broadcast three further streams of uninterrupted live coverage of a range of sports at the Paralympic Games. These will be available as three dedicated channels on the Sky platform, in both standard and high definition, as well as online at Channel4.com - with the streams also expected to launch on Virgin Media"

Surely that answers the question?

But this has still to be confrim by my Insiders.

MutleyF · 25-07-2012, 16:23

hence the words ..... also expected to launch on Virgin Media

denphone · 25-07-2012, 16:30

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

But this has still to be confrim by my Insiders.

But it will be confirmed soon thats for sure MB.

Media Boy UK · 25-07-2012, 16:30

ESPN snaps up French Ligue 1 football rights.

ESPN has secured rights to broadcast top-flight club football from France next season, and also renewed its agreements to the Italian Serie A, Dutch Eredivisie and Russian Premier League (And Germany).

(MB - Still no news on the SPL rights this season)

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...ll-rights.html

denphone · 25-07-2012, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Media Boy

ESPN snaps up French Ligue 1 football rights.

ESPN has secured rights to broadcast top-flight club football from France next season, and also renewed its agreements to the Italian Serie A, Dutch Eredivisie and Russian Premier League.

(MB - Still to news on the SPL rights this season)

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...ll-rights.html

Excellent news and lets hope there is more good news to come.

ozsat · 25-07-2012, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Chad

Does anyone know if Virgin will be broadcasting these events?

http://news.boxrec.com/news/2012/exc...elevision-deal

The shows will be on Primetime (SKY channel 498) on a free-to-air basis with a two-and-a-half to three hour time slot. Fans can also watch the action on Freeview (channel 112) or online at www.sportstonightlive.com.

Whilst Primetime PPV events are shown on Virgin, we don't tend to get access to their free to air events. Any chance of this coming soon?

The Sports Tonight stuff started on PrimeTime just before Euro2012 - and is still there.

The press release is a bit misleading as only a small handfull of receivers can get the broadcasts on Freeview 112. Most Freeview boxes and tvs are incompatible.