I hate it when people say "so-and-so channel is coming to the UK".
A channel called the same name is coming to the UK, but it isn't the same channel...
It depends really. Spike TV UK will have the same owner and format as the American channel, but programmes will differ. So it's not like Bravo US and the former Bravo UK, which just happened to share a name but had nothing else in common.
Broadcast's site is set up so you're fine if you google it, but if you come from a link it asks you to subscribe. Try googling the link and it should work fine...
Spike’s UK schedules will combine repeats of C5 factual programmes, such as Police Interceptors and Cowboy Builders with Spike US content such as Bar Rescue.
The channel will also feature acquired films, TV series and library content from Viacom.
A good move by Viacom, Spike TV will give them a channel to compete with Dave and itv4, will Sky now bring back Bravo as a challenger to these? When does the TNA contract with Sky/Challenge end and will it remain with Challenge or move to Spike UK?
A good move by Viacom, Spike TV will give them a channel to compete with Dave and itv4, will Sky now bring back Bravo as a challenger to these? When does the TNA contract with Sky/Challenge end and will it remain with Challenge or move to Spike UK?
I don't think so, Sky Bravo would be an oversaturation of the market, and if all Spike has is a few cop shows from C5, it will probably fail. It needs fairly big name original content, but whether C5 or Viacom will obtain any for it remains to be seen...
I don't think so, Sky Bravo would be an oversaturation of the market, and if all Spike has is a few cop shows from C5, it will probably fail. It needs fairly big name original content, but whether C5 or Viacom will obtain any for it remains to be seen...
I think Viacom will be working on getting more content for Spike UK, but it will take time, as they have gone for a quick launch (early 2015), as for over-saturation, that goes for many sectors of the TV marketplace, with female skewed channels been one of the most saturated, Sky may feel they want a piece of the action and given their track record might launch Bravo Mk 2 as a spoiler tactic.
A good move by Viacom, Spike TV will give them a channel to compete with Dave and itv4, will Sky now bring back Bravo as a challenger to these? When does the TNA contract with Sky/Challenge end and will it remain with Challenge or move to Spike UK?
I don't think spike uk would bother with tna.spike have dropped it in the usa
I don't think so, Sky Bravo would be an oversaturation of the market, and if all Spike has is a few cop shows from C5, it will probably fail. It needs fairly big name original content, but whether C5 or Viacom will obtain any for it remains to be seen...
It's not going to be just be repeats though. It's already been said that it will have its own controller and will be commissioning original UK content.
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(Ok there is a thread in the freeview forum)
Viva to stay on Sky & Virgin.
Looks like they are going to show a lot of 5* shows.
A channel called the same name is coming to the UK, but it isn't the same channel...
Shit happens, get over it
It depends really. Spike TV UK will have the same owner and format as the American channel, but programmes will differ. So it's not like Bravo US and the former Bravo UK, which just happened to share a name but had nothing else in common.
Wonder what Spike will show?
http://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcasters/viacom-to-launch-spike-tv-in-uk/5078408.article?blocktitle=Top-Stories&contentID=2298
Linking to pay sites is annoying.
Sorry worked for me when I googled it.
Broadcast's site is set up so you're fine if you google it, but if you come from a link it asks you to subscribe. Try googling the link and it should work fine...
From http://www.televisual.com/news-detail/Viacom-to-launch-male-skewed-TV-channel-Spike-on-Freeview_nid-4694.html
I'd assume lots & lots of episodes of Cops will come into it as well.
I don't think so, Sky Bravo would be an oversaturation of the market, and if all Spike has is a few cop shows from C5, it will probably fail. It needs fairly big name original content, but whether C5 or Viacom will obtain any for it remains to be seen...
I think Viacom will be working on getting more content for Spike UK, but it will take time, as they have gone for a quick launch (early 2015), as for over-saturation, that goes for many sectors of the TV marketplace, with female skewed channels been one of the most saturated, Sky may feel they want a piece of the action and given their track record might launch Bravo Mk 2 as a spoiler tactic.
Cops is already on CBS Reality on Freeview
"Viacom’s UK portfolio also includes Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, VH1 and Paramount Channel."
Paramount Channel?!? We haven't seen that in the UK for over 10 years!
I don't think spike uk would bother with tna.spike have dropped it in the usa
17 years in fact!
I can't imagine for a moment that Cops won't eventually appear on Spike in the UK, if not straight away.
More likely to turn up on 5* if rights allow.