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Old 18-09-2021, 22:00   #1516
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Remember anyone can edit that so it is not a source of reliable info without a link.

Here is a bit about what is happening, it is a corporate rebrand rather than a channel rebrand which is possible in the future if they do decide to ditch the Eurosport brand (with the demise/rebrand of Sky One by Sky anything could happen nowadays)

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2021...sports-events/
I wonder if morphing Eurosport into the Discovery brand is a precursor to putting Eurosport onto Discovery+? Maybe it will be standalone or a discount will be available if both genres are purchased??

Some years ago I was privy to a document that showed that the eventual aim was for Discovery to close all their linear channels, apart from one, which would be used to showcase their content which would only be available on their own streaming service.

There was no mention of Eurosport.

Since then Discovery+ has been created, where all new content is shown first, and FTA channels have been created.
As these rely on ad revenue, I can't see them closing these, but i've no idea what they will do.
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Old 18-09-2021, 22:01   #1517
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I wonder if morphing Eurosport into the Discovery brand is a precursor to putting Eurosport onto Discovery+? Maybe it will be standalone or a discount will be available if both genres are purchased??

Some years ago I was privy to a document that showed that the eventual aim was for Discovery to close all their linear channels, apart from one, which would be used to showcase their content which would only be available on their own streaming service.

There was no mention of Eurosport.

Since then Discovery+ has been created, where all new content is shown first, and FTA channels have been created.
As these rely on ad revenue, I can't see them closing these, but i've no idea what they will do.
Eurosport was temporarly on Discovery+ during the olympics.
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Old 18-09-2021, 22:10   #1518
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Eurosport was temporarly on Discovery+ during the olympics.
Ahhh right. Perhaps this was also a test to see how the system could cope??
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Old 19-09-2021, 00:18   #1519
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Eurosport is now an integral part of Discovery+ And costs a few quid extra a month.

You can no longer purchase a sub to Eurosport Player
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Old 19-09-2021, 00:49   #1520
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Eurosport is now an integral part of Discovery+ And costs a few quid extra a month.

You can no longer purchase a sub to Eurosport Player
No surprised, they have not pushed Eurosport Player since just before the Olympics. The commentators only mention Discovery+ and GCN+ these days.
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Old 19-09-2021, 09:24   #1521
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

My subscription to Eurosport+ ends in June 2022 - just logged out and signing in with a different name it asked for a £4.99pm subscription. But no annual offering which was normally available for £19.99.

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Eurosport is now an integral part of Discovery+ And costs a few quid extra a month.

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Old 19-09-2021, 13:28   #1522
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My subscription to Eurosport+ ends in June 2022 - just logged out and signing in with a different name it asked for a £4.99pm subscription. But no annual offering which was normally available for £19.99.
Yup there are 2 options now on discover+
The annual passes are £49.99 and £59.99.
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Old 19-09-2021, 17:45   #1523
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Eurosport is now an integral part of Discovery+ And costs a few quid extra a month.

You can no longer purchase a sub to Eurosport Player
Thanks. I think it's now becoming clear what their strategy is.
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)

Ofcom wants BBC Three to get the following channels on Virgin Media:

Assumed EPG positions for BBC Three by nation

England: Virgin Channel 108.
Scotland: Virgin Channel 124.
Wales: Virgin Channel 124.
N. Ireland: Virgin Channel 108.

If so that mean we will see BBC Four listed before BBC Three on the Virgin EPG!!!!

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If Ofcom get their way:
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Ofcom wants BBC Three to get the following channels on Virgin Media:
I beat you to this one 4 days ago MB

Post 1490 on this thread.

Ofcom have stated that it may launch further up the EPG initially and within 18 months it would have to be moved.

It is defo unfair on the other broadcasters as in theory the BBC etc could launch as many channels as they want and they would take prominence over established privately owned broadcasters.

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Old 20-09-2021, 17:03   #1526
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So it looks like E4 won't have to move after all.

It would make more sense to give BBC3 107 and move BBC4 to 108.
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I beat you to this one 4 days ago MB

Post 1490 on this thread.

Ofcom have stated that it may launch further up the EPG initially and within 18 months it would have to be moved.

It is defo unfair on the other broadcasters as in theory the BBC etc could launch as many channels as they want and they would take prominence over established privately owned broadcasters.
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So it looks like E4 won't have to move after all.

It would make more sense to give BBC3 107 and move BBC4 to 108.
So we will see BBC Four listed before BBC Three on the EPG. All we need to now is for ITV4 to come before ITV on the EPG.
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So we will see BBC Four listed before BBC Three on the EPG. All we need to now is for ITV4 to come before ITV on the EPG.
I am the only person that could not care less were they are listed ?Tend to only ever look at favourite channels . Can't recall last time l watched BBC 4 and I am sure l have never looked at 3
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So it looks like E4 won't have to move after all.

It would make more sense to give BBC3 107 and move BBC4 to 108.
Or maybe move BBC1 HD to channel 101 and scrap the standard definition version. This will be possible when the remaining BBC1 regions go HD in October.

That would leave channel 108 free.
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Or maybe move BBC1 HD to channel 101 and scrap the standard definition version. This will be possible when the remaining BBC1 regions go HD in October.

That would leave channel 108 free.
I think that's what will happen tbh.
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