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Old 02-01-2015, 00:22
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What Virgin needs now are

Chelsea TV

Sky Atlantic

To be more or less on par with Sky TV
Err i thought it already was on par with sky?

I dont count chelsea TV, LFC TV, Arsenal TV and MUTV. those are real niche niche niche, same with Racing UK, and Box Nation.
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Old 02-01-2015, 08:41
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What Virgin needs now are

Chelsea TV

Sky Atlantic

To be more or less on par with Sky TV
Chelsea TV? Are you having a laugh?
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Old 06-01-2015, 11:17
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Also still no Disney Channel HD on Virgin!
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Old 06-01-2015, 14:07
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Also still no Disney Channel HD on Virgin!
Well spotted, didn't see that!
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Old 06-01-2015, 14:49
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History HD and National Geographic Wild HD would be a great addition to Virgin's Channel Lineup
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Old 08-01-2015, 15:42
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History HD and National Geographic Wild HD would be a great addition to Virgin's Channel Lineup
Couldn't agree more
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Old 10-01-2015, 23:56
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Seen a rumour that three GEO channels are due to start on VM and are currently testing.

Can anyone check if their tests are viewable off the EPG?
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Old 13-01-2015, 04:42
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We should be seeing this year BBC One +1 regions and with hope BBC One HD regions too.
Along with the Hope for ....
HISTORY HD
Channel 4 +1 HD
4Seven HD
Fox News

Also the America owners could bring over some channels that are not here yet.

But the trouble the EPG needs a clean up and move to free up lower channel numbers as last move has not last long with only about 7 spaces until we get to the Doc's .
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Old 13-01-2015, 22:11
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Still no sign of UniversalHD. Anyone know when the contract is up for renewal?
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Old 13-01-2015, 23:20
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We should be seeing this year BBC One +1 regions and with hope BBC One HD regions too.
Along with the Hope for ....
HISTORY HD
Channel 4 +1 HD
4Seven HD
Fox News

Also the America owners could bring over some channels that are not here yet.

But the trouble the EPG needs a clean up and move to free up lower channel numbers as last move has not last long with only about 7 spaces until we get to the Doc's .
The EPG is being gradually tidied up. The porn channels and some radio channels have recently been moved.
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Old 15-01-2015, 12:51
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I doubt fox news will make it onto Virgin given fox's connection with Sky
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Old 16-01-2015, 10:22
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I doubt fox news will make it onto Virgin given fox's connection with Sky
Don't see why not, the vast majority of Sky channels are available on the Virgin Media platform.
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Old 16-01-2015, 15:45
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Don't see why not, the vast majority of Sky channels are available on the Virgin Media platform.
Yes but sky might want it as an exclusive,?
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Old 16-01-2015, 16:59
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I'd be happy for Sky to keep that channel exclusive to their own platform!
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Old 20-01-2015, 05:46
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Still no sign of UniversalHD. Anyone know when the contract is up for renewal?
I think you are the first person I've seen mention Universal HD - that said I'm not a major visitor here.

I know it doesn't have the scale of shows that others can lay claim to, but it does still get a few exclusives - such as Rookie Blue and Sleepy Hollow. Whilst those not interested in such shows may think *YAWN* - we are an eclectic bunch, and there's no 'right' or 'wrong' in terms of taste..each to their own.

It always surprised me that this fairly inocuous channel was not included back when we received the bulk of channels we now enjoy. I mean, it hardly seems like a channel that Sky would/should feel the need to hold back, in the obvious way they do Atlantic,

That's just a thought/observation. As I say, just an infrequent visitor who would also like (not life changing levels..lol) to see Uni HD as part of the package.
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Old 20-01-2015, 09:10
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I would also like to see Universal HD added, for Bates Motel and How To Get Away With Murder, they have a decent lineup of shows and the SD picture quality is poor.
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Old 20-01-2015, 22:31
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I think you are the first person I've seen mention Universal HD - that said I'm not a major visitor here.
Yeah. It doesn't get many mentions, but I don't think I'm the first one to mention it. I'm more than okay with the SD version (I'm not an HD snob like some people on here ) but the HD version would be welcome.

I know it doesn't have the scale of shows that others can lay claim to, but it does still get a few exclusives - such as Rookie Blue and Sleepy Hollow. Whilst those not interested in such shows may think *YAWN* - we are an eclectic bunch, and there's no 'right' or 'wrong' in terms of taste..each to their own.
Indeed.

It always surprised me that this fairly inocuous channel was not included back when we received the bulk of channels we now enjoy. I mean, it hardly seems like a channel that Sky would/should feel the need to hold back, in the obvious way they do Atlantic,
It's nothing to do with Sky so they would have no say in the matter.
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Old 21-01-2015, 02:01
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I would also like to see Universal HD added, for Bates Motel and How To Get Away With Murder, they have a decent lineup of shows and the SD picture quality is poor.
Totally agree - a lot less clarity than any most other SD channels.

And my bad & thanks carl - had always mistakenly believed Sky called the shots for a reason that frankly now eludes me..!
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Old 21-01-2015, 05:36
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Totally agree - a lot less clarity than any most other SD channels.

And my bad & thanks carl - had always mistakenly believed Sky called the shots for a reason that frankly now eludes me..!
It's because Sky like to tout the illusion that they own/control everything in connection with Pay TV, which, of course, they don't.

I remember in the days of analogue satellite, Sky would have you believe that all the English channels were theirs eg Eurosport, Lifestyle, The Childrens Channel, Screensport etc.
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Old 21-01-2015, 12:45
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I love the way Vm doesn't carry Fox News..... It's a nasty piece of work.
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Old 21-01-2015, 13:33
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Fox News..... It's a nasty piece of work.
I bet most of us in Birmingham have been thinking like that
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Old 21-01-2015, 22:17
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And my bad & thanks carl - had always mistakenly believed Sky called the shots for a reason that frankly now eludes me..!
It's because Sky like to tout the illusion that they own/control everything in connection with Pay TV, which, of course, they don't.

I remember in the days of analogue satellite, Sky would have you believe that all the English channels were theirs eg Eurosport, Lifestyle, The Childrens Channel, Screensport etc.
This is why "Sky" has become the media equivalent of "Hoover".
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Old 22-01-2015, 11:45
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Has there ever been any word about TruTV launching on Virgin?
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Old 26-01-2015, 12:46
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I would also like to see Universal HD added, for Bates Motel and How To Get Away With Murder, they have a decent lineup of shows and the SD picture quality is poor.
I couldn't agree more. There are some excellent programs on here but the SD picture is appalling so we do need the HD version.
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Old 26-01-2015, 16:01
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I couldn't agree more. There are some excellent programs on here but the SD picture is appalling so we do need the HD version.
Or maybe VM just need to up the bitrate?

I'd be interested to see what the bitrates are for the various channels.
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