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Old 02-10-2014, 01:15
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After freeview EPG changes that give more room to lower numbers and CBS Action about come on air at channel 70 is the next channel to come to freeview as space is made going the be CBS Horror ?

Or CBS Drama ?

We already have CBS Reality on channel 66

CBS has been on Freesat for some years now with these channels..
134 CBS Drama
135 CBS Reality
136 CBS Reality +1
137 CBS Action
138 Horror
139 Horror +1

Virgin has those channels too along with sky and yes Talk Talk youview TV has them on there EPG too.

Will the space be from new Com 8 HD Mux which will be needed as Channel 5 HD comes to Freeview within the next six month as new company owners and bosses get to view assets and goals ?
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Old 02-10-2014, 11:22
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It's one of those niche channels that's needed.

It's not so much of a 'horror' channel, as a cult tv channel. That is needed.
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Old 02-10-2014, 14:23
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It also has the classic Doctor Who's so would be good for a freeview/YouView outing, I know someone who would like that!
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Old 03-10-2014, 10:45
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I'd be happy seeing Horror ch on Freeview, get some obscure, cult films on there every so often.
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Old 04-10-2014, 04:13
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Horror Channel and all the other CBS channels are on TalkTalk Youview as internet channels, FTA although Reality has now gone so I assume Action will as well now it's live on Freeview.
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Old 04-10-2014, 05:14
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Personally, I'd love to see the channel on Freeview,

It shows un-aired material in the UK and I thought it would have been a preference to CBS Action.
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Old 06-10-2014, 12:08
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Yes, I'd like to see it too, for old Doctor Who which I haven't seen since childhood.

As an FTA channel on Freesat, it doesn't seem impossible to hope to get it on Freeview.
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Old 06-10-2014, 14:23
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Watch it on freesat now.... Star treks on, it's the tribbles episode.
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Old 06-10-2014, 21:30
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Personally, I'd love to see the channel on Freeview,

It shows un-aired material in the UK and I thought it would have been a preference to CBS Action.
Yes, I'd like to see it too, for old Doctor Who which I haven't seen since childhood.

As an FTA channel on Freesat, it doesn't seem impossible to hope to get it on Freeview.
Yes, it would be a very good addition to Freeview since it covers not only the horror genre but fantasy and sci-fi as well. It would complement CBS Action well.

Someone really ought to ask them if they've got any long term plans to join Freeview: http://www.horrorchannel.co.uk/contact.php
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Old 07-10-2014, 06:23
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Yes, it would be a very good addition to Freeview since it covers not only the horror genre but fantasy and sci-fi as well. It would complement CBS Action well.

Someone really ought to ask them if they've got any long term plans to join Freeview: http://www.horrorchannel.co.uk/contact.php
I've asked them - hopefully they'll reply later today .
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Old 07-10-2014, 12:56
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Looking at the guide other than the old doctor whos couldnt see myself watching anything else, nothing really horror like on that channel tbh.
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Old 08-10-2014, 11:35
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I'd certainly watch Doctor Who and I'd give some of the rest a try.

I steer away from supernatural stuff but much more likely to give sci-fi horror a go.
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Old 08-10-2014, 11:54
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CBS Horror would be a fantastic addition to Freeview imo! 👍😎
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Old 08-10-2014, 22:07
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CBS Horror would be a fantastic addition to Freeview imo! 👍😎
Every time I've asked on their Facebook page I've been told there are no current plans to launch on Freeview. Only once did they add 'at the moment'
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Old 09-10-2014, 00:38
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Does the fact that it's FTA on Freesat mean the ratio of cost to viewers is better on Freesat than Freeview?
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Old 09-10-2014, 21:15
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There are still adverts on Arqiva for 24/7 channel http://www.arqiva.com/overviews/tv/tv-channel-dtt

So space is no real trouble for CBS Horror to join at this time.

As it peak TV season it could add some good money for them to join freeview with many millions of viewers with adverts.
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Old 21-10-2014, 22:17
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I'd certainly watch Doctor Who and I'd give some of the rest a try.
I see Drama is starting to show classic Doctor Who from November.
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Old 21-10-2014, 22:53
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That's good news.
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Old 21-10-2014, 23:11
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I've asked them - hopefully they'll reply later today .
I did the same a week ago but have not heard anything back.
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Old 22-10-2014, 08:02
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I see Drama is starting to show classic Doctor Who from November.
Nov 2nd 16:00.
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Old 22-10-2014, 20:48
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I see Drama is starting to show classic Doctor Who from November.
Very good news.

I look forward to it.
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Old 23-10-2014, 07:26
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Doctor Who is now on LCNs 1, 2, 7 & 20 !
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Old 23-10-2014, 09:35
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if you want to watch the horror channel and don't have satellite,you could watch it on your phone or tablet by downloading the film-on app from the Google play store (not sure if it's available on iTunes for apple devices )
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Old 23-10-2014, 09:45
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if you want to watch the horror channel and don't have satellite,you could watch it on your phone or tablet by downloading the film-on app from the Google play store (not sure if it's available on iTunes for apple devices )
I have freesat, but I'd like the convinence of getting all my favorite channels on one platfrom.

Sometimes I won't check to see what's on dave if I have the free sat running.....
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Old 23-10-2014, 10:45
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if you want to watch the horror channel and don't have satellite,you could watch it on your phone or tablet by downloading the film-on app from the Google play store (not sure if it's available on iTunes for apple devices )
Wow! That's convoluted and expensive!!

I'll just wait until 2nd Nov (Sunday week).
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