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Old 20-06-2016, 17:50
ethel
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Hello,

TalkTalk in their wisdom have decided to remove the Discovery Channels from their TV service which has caused much consternation and not a little unhappiness in our household as we're big fans of Fast 'n Loud, Wheeler Dealers et al.

Yes, give it a couple of years and they'll be repeated on Quest I know but that's not the point. Unfortunately, we have only fairly recently renewed our subscription to TT so will have to shell out a hefty amount in order to end the contract and move to BT - who do have Discovery and who are our only other real option (for TV at least) as we cannot get either Virgin or Sky at our address.

Anyway, it's been suggested that Now TV might be an option if we bin the TV content from TalkTalk and spend the money on Sky's service each month instead.

I realise that the Now TV service does not permit timeshifting but was wondering what the catch up content is like - in particular Discovery's content. Is the OD programming from Discovery current stuff that has been on the channel in the previous week or so or is it older box-set material - also, what programmes are included in the catch up service?

I've had a look at the Now TV website but it's a bit vague and doesn't go into specifics so any info from a Now TV subscriber would be very gratefully received.

Many thanks in advance

David.
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Old 20-06-2016, 19:50
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Hello,

TalkTalk in their wisdom have decided to remove the Discovery Channels from their TV service which has caused much consternation and not a little unhappiness in our household as we're big fans of Fast 'n Loud, Wheeler Dealers et al.

Yes, give it a couple of years and they'll be repeated on Quest I know but that's not the point. Unfortunately, we have only fairly recently renewed our subscription to TT so will have to shell out a hefty amount in order to end the contract and move to BT - who do have Discovery and who are our only other real option (for TV at least) as we cannot get either Virgin or Sky at our address.

Anyway, it's been suggested that Now TV might be an option if we bin the TV content from TalkTalk and spend the money on Sky's service each month instead.

I realise that the Now TV service does not permit timeshifting but was wondering what the catch up content is like - in particular Discovery's content. Is the OD programming from Discovery current stuff that has been on the channel in the previous week or so or is it older box-set material - also, what programmes are included in the catch up service?

I've had a look at the Now TV website but it's a bit vague and doesn't go into specifics so any info from a Now TV subscriber would be very gratefully received.

Many thanks in advance

David.
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Old 20-06-2016, 20:33
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Or you could buy a 5month entertainments pass for £25 from Argos.
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Old 20-06-2016, 21:41
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Thanks very much - that certainly answers my question - unfortunately Fast 'n' Loud isn't one of the on-demand shows available but Brewer & China's programme is so might give it a go..

Thanks
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Old 22-06-2016, 11:24
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Thanks very much - that certainly answers my question - unfortunately Fast 'n' Loud isn't one of the on-demand shows available but Brewer & China's programme is so might give it a go..

Thanks
It might be worth checking out Hot UK Deals website. There have been some offers for Now TV in the last couple of weeks. The most recent one was for Argos where you could buy a Now TV box with a 6 month subscription for £19. If you already have a box, you can still use the voucher for your own subscription.

The box can then be in a bedroom, given to a friend or just charity shop it. There is a new Now TV box about to be released so it might explain all the deals for the older boxes.
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Old 27-06-2016, 09:30
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Thanks very much - that certainly answers my question - unfortunately Fast 'n' Loud isn't one of the on-demand shows available but Brewer & China's programme is so might give it a go..

Thanks
Fast 'n' Loud has been available on catchup in the past, however it's normally for the latest season only.
Current shows broadcasting on Discovery available as 30 day catchup:
Deadliest Catch
Diesel Brothers
Driving Wild
Free Ride
Gold Divers
Gold Divers - Specials
Junkyard Empire
Life After: Chernobyl
Naked and Afraid
NASA's Unexplained Files
Street Outlaws
Street Outlaws: New Orleans
The Challenge
The Last Alaskans
Tiger Shark Beach
Trailblazers
Wheeler Dealers
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