Apr 7 2011
Virgin Media has announced that the two Sky Arts high definition channels will become available on its cable TV platform later this month. From April 26, Virgin subscribers will be able to enjoy Sky Arts 1 HD and Sky Arts 2 HD, offering a range of cultural programming in HD detail, such as Songbook, The […]
Aug 3 2010
Virgin Media has submitted a complaint to Ofcom requesting that the regulator (in conjunction with the OFT) investigate the proposed internet-connected TV platform Project Canvas. Virgin Media said that they had submitted the complaint on the grounds that: “It (Canvas) is anti-competitive, restricts consumer choice and jeopardizes the future development of next generation TV in […]
Jul 14 2010
Virgin Media has announced that Film4 HD will become available on its cable TV platform on July 20. Launching on position 429 on Virgin Media’s electronic programming guide, Film4 HD will offer a daily lineup of British, American and foreign films in high definition, alongside interviews and exclusive programming. The channel will also carry movies […]
Jul 13 2010
Broadcast operator Red Bee Media has been appointed by Five to provide playout and media management services for the new Five HD channel. Five HD, which launched today on Sky and Virgin Media, offers a high definition simulcast of the main Five channel, including HD versions of Australian soaps, US dramas and sport. Red Bee […]
Jul 13 2010
Virgin Media and Sky viewers will now be able to watch cricket, Neighbours and The Mentalist in high definition following the launch of Five HD. Five HD is available at position 171 on Sky’s EPG and 150 on Virgin Media. Five HD has not current plans to join Freesat or Freeview HD. The channel, which […]
Jun 28 2010
The BBC has confirmed plans to launch a high definition version of BBC One in the autumn. BBC One HD will offer a HD simulcast of the channel, including HD versions of EastEnders, Holby City and The One Show. The channel’s autumn schedule in HD will also include Strictly Come Dancing, Human Planet and Waterloo […]
Jun 11 2010
Virgin Media has confirmed plans to slash the cost of Sky’s premium sport and movies channels for cable television subscribers. From July 1, new and existing Virgin Media customers taking the M+, L or XL TV packages can add or keep a single Sky Sports channel (Sky Sports 1 or 2) or Sky Movies channel […]
Mar 27 2010
ITV has made ITV2+1, ITV3+1 and ITV4+1 available on Virgin Media, but has still not confirmed a launch date for ITV1+1. On March 25, ITV2+1 launched on channel 116 on the cable television platform, with ITV3+1 at position 174 and ITV4+1 at 175. Virgin Media will also make ITV1 HD available at position 113 on […]
Mar 12 2010
ITV has confirmed that its new ITV1 HD channel will launch on Virgin Media, Sky and Freesat next month. From April 2, Sky and Virgin Media subscribers will be able to watch the new high definition simulcast of ITV1, which will also transfer to a static channel from its current Red Button availability on Freesat. […]
Mar 8 2010
Virgin Media has confirmed that Film4 HD and E4 HD will become available soon on the cable TV platform. Launching in the summer, Film4 HD will offer a daily lineup of British, American and foreign films in high definition, alongside interviews and exclusive programming. The channel will also carry movies produced by Film4, such as […]
Jul 30 2009
Virgin Media has announced that Channel 4’s high definition channel, 4HD, will join its HD line-up. 4HD will be available to Virgin Media’s digital TV customers and joins the BBC HD channel, ESPN HD, LIVING HD, FX HD, MTV Networks International’s HD channel, MTVNHD, and National Geographic HD in Virgin Media’s linear HD line-up. Mark […]
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Mar 1 2012
Sony Pictures to launch first UK channel
Sony Pictures Television has announced plans to launch the Sony Movie Channel in the UK. The channel, along with a time shifted +1 service, will launch on Sky this Spring, marking the first time the channel brand has launched outside the US. The Sony Movie Channel will offer contemporary library features and TV movies from […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: Sky, Sony Movie Channel, Sony Pictures Television, Virgin Media