Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
02-09-2021, 07:58
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
It was in their old legacy EPG - their new EPG with Now TV never had it in from launch.
Any customer who has performed any package change or joined BT after they linked up with Now TV will have the new EPG.
CNN still lists in the VM EPG - but listing in the EPG doesn't mean it is active.
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Yeah, i'd have to get my dish & cabling sorted out, so i'm going to see if it encrypts in the next month or so before I go to the expense of doing this.
Curiously, it was supposed to have left BT yesterday, but I've seen reports that it's still on their EPG!
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02-09-2021, 20:29
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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Originally Posted by ScottishSteve
It has been dropped totally in Ireland from all providers apparently.
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isn't it still on Virgin Media cable in Ireland?
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02-09-2021, 21:52
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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isn't it still on Virgin Media cable in Ireland?
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It's still listed under Full House TV here:
https://www.virginmedia.ie/customer-...-channel-list/
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02-09-2021, 21:56
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
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That may just be a delay in updating the information.
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02-09-2021, 23:09
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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isn't it still on Virgin Media cable in Ireland?
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I read a post on another forum that said it had been completely removed from everywhere In Ireland.
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03-09-2021, 10:40
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
If you have a Samsung Smart TV, CNN in HD is available on Ch 4008. Other hidden gems on numerous channels beginning 4---, Talk Radio TV (HD) on 4015.
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03-09-2021, 13:58
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
After an update of the Virgin Media Go app the following message popped up.
"Great news! Now ALL customers are able to download On Demand programmes to watch offline - making watching your favourite shows even easier."
I've not seen this mentioned anywhere so I thought I'd post it. It may not be super new as the app is manually updated on the device I saw it.
There also is a Catch-up tab I've not seen before alongside Now On TV and Guide in the Live TV area. Though I notice it disappeared once signed in, presumably only available for those on TV360 service.
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03-09-2021, 16:16
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
A customer on the VM community forum has posted an email received from VM which I assume has targetted all MIXIT/basic package customers:
Between 2nd September and 1st October we’re opening up UKTV channels to you at no extra cost.
For the whole month, you can enjoy Alibi (126 or 212), GOLD (124), W (125 or 211), Eden (245 or 247), and Dave HD (227) on us. That means hours of top drama, dazzling nature shows, gripping reality shows and both classic and cutting-edge comedy, all on top of your usual package.
You can watch UKTV shows live, or head over to Catch Up and Box Sets areas on your TV box to jump right in. Have a look at what’s in store for you.
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03-09-2021, 17:32
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
I’ve just checked on the 360 and the CNN app remains on there and is active. There is no live feed, only recent news that has already been broadcast.
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03-09-2021, 19:48
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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Originally Posted by nodrogd
A customer on the VM community forum has posted an email received from VM which I assume has targetted all MIXIT/basic package customers:
Between 2nd September and 1st October we’re opening up UKTV channels to you at no extra cost.
For the whole month, you can enjoy Alibi (126 or 212), GOLD (124), W (125 or 211), Eden (245 or 247), and Dave HD (227) on us. That means hours of top drama, dazzling nature shows, gripping reality shows and both classic and cutting-edge comedy, all on top of your usual package.
You can watch UKTV shows live, or head over to Catch Up and Box Sets areas on your TV box to jump right in. Have a look at what’s in store for you.
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Virgin Media signs new deal with UKTV - last deal was signed in August 2018? https://mediaboyblog.blogspot.com/20...to-return.html
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03-09-2021, 19:54
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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Originally Posted by Media Boy
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It sounds like a limited time offer to me, not a new deal, MB.
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03-09-2021, 20:32
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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It sounds like a limited time offer to me, not a new deal, MB.
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Base on info on MB Blog UKTV deals with Virgin Media last 2 to 3 years.
-August 11th '18: UKTV signed new deal with Virgin Media to broadcast and also launch GOLD HD and move some UKTV Channels in that December.
-July 22nd '18: Virgin Media drop UKTV Channels at midnight due to having no deal.
-Jun. 20th '16: Virgin Media and UKTV as part of new deal add more UKTV on Demand.
-Jun. 24th '13: Virgin Media and UKTV signed new deal to launch Drama and move some UKTV Channels numbers in that mid August.
-Oct. 7th. '11: Virgin Media and UKTV signed new deal to start broadcasting UKTV HD Channels in Oct. 2011 and June 2012.
-Jan. 2010: Virgin Media and UKTV signed new deal to start broadcasting Eden +1 and YeSTERDAY +1 again.
-Oct 7th '08: UKTV ask Virgin Media to drop Eden +1 and YeSTERDAY +1 to launch W and W +1.
-Sep. 18th '07: Virgin Media and UKTV signed new deal to launch 3 Channels in all Virgin Media areas.
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04-09-2021, 00:03
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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It sounds like a limited time offer to me, not a new deal, MB.
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UKTV channels have at least 1 "free" period to base tiers every 12 months on VM, though it's usually nearer the Christmas period to my recollection.
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04-09-2021, 19:24
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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UKTV channels have at least 1 "free" period to base tiers every 12 months on VM, though it's usually nearer the Christmas period to my recollection.
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UKTV "Free period" can very: It was
2020: n/a (I think Virgin did offer them for free in "March Lockdown UK")
2019: n/a
2018: December (UKTV HD Channels only).
2017: n/a
2016: n/a
2015: December.
2014: December.
2013: December.
2012: December.
2011: December.
2010: November.
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06-09-2021, 08:34
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Re: Changes to Virgin TV (2021)
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Originally Posted by Media Boy
Also you will only have until the end of September to watch any FOX shows on your boxes until the channels are completely removed.
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That's what I thought, although recordings seem to have already been disabled, short of the usual 3 month period.
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