BSkyB to close Challenge Jackpot early

My old Sky EPG is saying that Challenge Jackpot will close at midnight on Friday and not 6am on Saturday as listed on Virgin Media's EPG.

The last LIVE show will end at 4am on Thursday night.

Confirmed: STV and UTV to also launch +1 Channel in January

STV +1 and UTV +1 will launch on Virgin Media in Scotland and Ireland on January 11th.

Digital Spy: ITV1+1 sets January launch date

ITV's long-delayed timeshift channel of ITV1 will launch in early January, it has been announced.

Rumour: BSkyB to keep Channel One to stay on air after New Years Day?

DS Forum poster Tadpole has posted:

(A) Announcer for the channel last night was quoting "End of January" as the closure date, referring people to a Sky website in order to get their fix of Star Trek, etc.

EXCLUSIVE: BSkyB axes an other Channel

My Insider has told me today that Challenge jackpot will close at 6am on January 1st 2011 on Virgin Channel 141.

Cinemoi is free to view on Virgin Media until January 31st 2011

Cinemoi is free to view on Virgin Media until January 31st 2011.

But you need to put in you PIN number until 10pm (Like Sky Movies).

EXCLUSIVE: FX HD to broadcast new hours in January 2011

My insider has told me that FX are giving their HD Channel new broadcasting from January 5th 2011.

EXCLUSIVE: Cinemoi tests appeared on Virgin Media.

I have just been told by an ''Virgin Tester'' that Cinemoi has been testing on Virgin Media for the past 3/4 days ahead of it launch on Virgin Media on Wednesday.

Digital Spy: Bravo closure date announced by Sky?

Digital Spy Forums is reporting the following:

Bravo will end 25 years of broadcasting on the 1st January 2011 being removed from the Sky and Virgin media cable platforms, no mention was made however on Channel One but can only presume it will be the same date.

EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy can confrim that missing ''Zee'' Channels to launch next month in Ex-Telewest areas

I have ask my insider today about the rumoured launches of ZING and Zee Punjabi in old Telewest areas on December 1st.

EXCLUSIVE: Global Radio to close Galaxy Radio on Digital TV tomorrow

I have been told today that Global Radio will remove Galaxy Radio from all Digital Television Platforms (Not just Virgin Media) on Monday November 15th.

EXCLUSIVE: S4C2 to close next month

A Virgin insider as today told me that S4C are to close S4C2 on December 3rd on all Networks (Sky, Virgin and Freeview).

TiVo coming to the UK on Virgin Media

TiVo is set to launch on Virgin Media.

True Movies set to have an freeview on Virgin Media over Christmas

I hear that True Movies will be free to all viewers from November 15th to January 5th 2011 on Virgin Channel 424.

Some UKTV Channels free until November 29th with Gold Free over Christmas on Virgin TV

Virgin Media customers who only subscribe to the M pack will be able to sample a selection of UKTV channels for most of November at no extra cost!

PCNE to close on Virgin Media but ZING and Punjabi may launch on Ex-Telewest next month

I have today been told by an Virgin Insider that PCNE is now being removed in old NTL areas on 1st December.

BSkyB to rebrand LIVING as Sky Living

BSkyB are to rebrand LIVING as Sky Living soon.

No rebrand date was given.

BBC: BBC give out channels numbers for BBC One HD and BBC HD from November 3

The BBC today announces that BBC One HD will launch at 7pm on Wednesday 3 November ON Virgin Media channel 108.

November 3rd will also see BBC HD moving to Virgin Media channel 187.

Digital Spy: BBC One HD sets launch date

The BBC has revealed that BBC One HD will launch on Virgin Media on November 3rd.

No info was given out by the BBC on channel number.

Sky Movies: Virgin Media viewers set to miss an night of Free movies

From 6pm Friday 29th October to 6am Monday 1st November, Sky Movies Showcase will be free to everyone.

What can Virgin Media customers see?
Virgin Media customers can watch 18 movies from Saturday 30th October 6am until Monday 1st November 6am on Sky Movies Showcase Channel 403 and Sky Movies Showcase HD channel 433.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media starts BBC One HD tests

My Virgin Tester has today told me that BBC One HD has appeared on their box.

The BBC has said in the past that BBC One HD will launch on Virgin in November.

Rumour: Channel One and Bravo to close in January?

Digital Spy Forums is reports that Sky may close Channel One and Bravo on the 3rd of January 2011.

EXCLUSIVE: More Asia Channels on Virgin Media?

My insider thinks both Zee Punjabi and Zing will launch in Ex-Telewest areas on December 1st.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to cut some Asia Packages from December 1st

Name of Pack - Old Price - New Price - (Changes)

EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy given launch date for UTV HD on Virgin Media

I have today been told that UTV HD will launch Tomorrow (Tuesday) on Virgin Media (N. Ireland only).

Still no word on axe date for Bravo and Channel One

My insider says that Virgin have been given no closing down date for Channel One or Bravo yet.

EXCLUSIVE: Two new HD Channels tests start

My Virgin Channel tester has told me last night that Sky1 HD and UTV HD have both appear on they box.

EXCLUSIVE: Channel news - What is set to happen

Here is the list of thing set to happen in the coming months.

Sky1 HD to launch next week

Niall has today posted on his blog that Sky1 HD is set to launch on October 1st.

Virgin Media new channels launches update

Here is the latest I have on new channels launches on Virgin Media.

Sky Basic HD on Virgin Media latest

I have seen some info on when Virgin Media hope to launch Sky Basic HD Channels on Virgin Media.

Guardian Media: BSkyB to close Bravo and Channel One

Story from Guardian Media:

BSkyB is to close Bravo and general entertainment station Channel One, putting more than 50 jobs at risk, as part of the integration of Living TV Group.

EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy given launch date for Jewellery Maker on Virgin Media

Media Boy HQ has been told today by an Virgin Insider that Jewellery Maker will launch on Virgin Media on the 8th of September on Virgin Channel 756.

Gems TV 2 will be remove from Virgin Media on that date. 

Teachers TV giving extra day on air

My V+ Box is telling me that Teachers TV will now close at 6am on September 1st.

Virgin has agreed to launch more Shopping Channels from CCG ''Within the next week''

Steve Bennett Co-Founder of the Colourful Company Group has today told everyone LIVE on Gems TV that Virgin Media has agreed to Carry Rocks TV and Jewellery Maker and is set to launch on Virgin Media ''Within the next week''.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to axe some MTV Channels

The following MTV channels will no longer be available as from August 24th:

New Shopping Channel set to launch on Virgin Media ''Later this week''

Steve Bennett Co-Founder of the Colourful Company Group has confirm LIVE on Gems TV today that Jewellery Maker is set to launch on Virgin Media ''Later this week''.

Virgin Media: Set to happen on Virgin Media in August

Info from Virgin Media:

Digital Spy: Virgin Media 'plots UKTV stake sale'

Virgin Media has reportedly put its 50% stake in digital broadcasting business UKTV up for sale, with BBC Worldwide the frontrunner for a deal.

Comedy Central HD to launch in September?

Reports say that Comedy Central HD will launch on September 1st on Virgin Media.

Guardian Media: BSkyB rebrands Virgin1 as Channel One

Story from Guardian Media:

Satellite broadcaster to relaunch former Virgin Media Television service on 3 September backed by marketing push.

Digital Spy: Comedy Central HD 'to launch on Virgin'

Virgin Media will soon start offering its subscribers a high definition version of MTV Networks' Comedy Central channel, it has emerged.

ITV set date for ITV1 +1 launch?

Todays Daily Mail is reporting that ITV1 +1 will launch in January 2011.

Digital Spy: Hallmark Channel to rebrand as Universal

Universal Networks International has today confirmed plans to rebrand the Hallmark Channel as the Universal Channel in the UK.

What will happen on August 2nd?

These are the channels we know are coming tomorrow:

Sky Sports HD:

• Sky Sports 1 (517)
• Sky Sports 2 (518)

Sky Movies HD:

• Premiere (431)
• Showcase (433)
• Comedy (434)
• Action (435)
• Family (436)
• Thriller (437)
• Drama & Romance (438)
• Sci-Fi & Horror (439)
• Modern Greats (440)
• Indie (442)

EXCLUSIVE: Update from Media Boy insiders

I was told last night by an Virgin Insider that Virgin have got ''6 more HD channels are in the pipeline''.

I also told that Sky content on demand should be added in the next 1/2 months as agreed with Sky.

Confirmed: Virgin Media reveal plans for Sky Sports HD and Sky Movies HD Channels

The following information is from Virgin Media:

EXCLUSIVE: Sky Basic HD on Virgin Media update

My Virgin insider has told me today that all Sky Basic HD Channels (The one that Virgin will carry) will be in the XL Package from launch - no launch date was given.

Sky Sports 4 and Sky Sports News moves to new homes on Virgin Media

Virgin Media moves Sky Sports 4 and Sky Sports News to Virgin Channels 514 and 515.

Sky reveal closure date for 'Sky Real Lives'

Sky Real Lives are set to close on August 19th at 6am.

EXCLUSIVE: Sky Sports HD and Sky Movies HD to cost £7 extra per month (UPDATE)

7PM Info: A Insider has told me today that there is a rumour within Virgin Media HQ that the new HD channels for Sky Sports and Sky Movies will be cost an extra £10 per box.

More Channel 5 channels launches on Virgin Media

Channel 5 HD, Fiver +1 and Five USA +1 has launch on Virgin Media.

EXCLUSIVE: Tests appear for Sky Movies HD and Sky Sports HD on Virgin Media

One of my ''Virgin Testers'' has told me today that Virgin are now testing the following list of channels:

EXCLUSIVE: News update on Five HD, Sky Sports HD and Sky Movies HD

Five HD will be on Virgin Media by ''End of August''.

Virgin Media update

I have been told that Virgin Media will remove NME Radio from Channel 975 ''In the next few days''.

EXCLUSIVE: New SD Channels arriving on Virgin TV in the ''next few weeks''

I have been told that the following SD Channels is set to launch on Virgin Media in the coming weeks:

EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy given an other updates on Sky HD Channels

My Virgin insider has been told announcement is due on Sky HD Channels later this month.

MB Views: Media Boy HQ works out channel numbers for new Channel 5 channels?

I think I have work out the new channels numbers for Five HD and maybe Fiver +1 and Five USA +1

Launch Date given for FIVE HD Channel

Radio Times is reporting that Five HD will launch on Tuesday 13 July.

Confirmed: Film4 HD coming to Virgin Media on July 20th

Film4 has confirmed that Film4 HD will launch on July 20th only on Virgin Media.

BBC 6 Music to stay on air... For now

BBC 6 Music, the digital radio station, will get a temporary reprieve today from the corporation’s governing body, the BBC Trust.

Virgin Media close NME Radio?

I know that NME Radio is to close soon on Digital TV and DAB Radio so I have been keeping an eye on Channel 975.

New Channel to launch next month?

DS Forums are reporting that Virgin Media Television are to replace Living +2 on Virgin Channel 159.

EXCLUSIVE: New information on Sky Sports HD and Sky Movies HD

My Insider has told that Virgin will soon give out info on prices and launch date for Sky Sports and Sky Movies HD Channels.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media looking to launch BBC ALBA

My insider has told me that Virgin hope to launch BBC ALBA on Virgin TV*.

NME Radio to close at midnight on Tuesday

From tomorrow night at midnight Radio Channel NME (channel 975) will cease broadcasting.

EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy given EPG Channel numbers for some Movies Channels from next week

I have seen the list of channels moving next week plus also their new EPG Channel numbers - They are as followed:

Sky Real Lives Axed

Sky is axing its female-focussed channel Real Lives to shift its budget onto sister channels Sky 1 and 2.

Two Channels to close on Virgin Media this Summer

June will see NME Radio being axe on Virgin Channel 975 as NME Radio is being axe from Digital TV and DAB Radio.

EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy given more info on the BSkyB/VMTV take over

I have been told that Virgin hope to launch Sky1 HD, Sky News HD, Sky Real Lives HD, Sky Arts 1 HD and Sky Arts 2 HD on Virgin TV in a few weeks, once the deal has been approved in Ireland.

STV HD launches on Virgin Media

STV HD is now broadcast on Virgin Media in Scotland on Virgin Channel 113.

STV HD to launch June 11th?

SkyHD is reporting on twitter that STV HD is set to launch on June 11th.

BBC One HD coming later in the year

The BBC has confirmed that BBC One HD will launch on Virgin Media later this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to launch new channel in July?

An Virgin Media insider has today told me that Virgin hope to launch Sky Sports HD in July.

Virgin is also hoping to launch more HD and SD Channels in July as well.

Teachers TV to close

Teachers TV is to close on Virgin Media and all other TV Networks soon but will stay broadcasting online.

Digital Spy: ITV4 to extend transmission hours

ITV has confirmed that ITV4 will extend its broadcast hours from next month and drop the early morning simulcast of GMTV2.

Digital Spy: Sky Sports 1, 2 HD coming to Virgin Media

Virgin Media has unveiled its first ever ad campaign to promote its high definition service, along with confirming that HD variants of Sky Sports 1 and 2 will "soon" join its lineup.

Digital Spy: STV prepares HD push for World Cup

Story from Digital Spy:

ITV licence holder in Scotland STV has confirmed its intention to accelerate investment in a high definition service for launch ahead of the World Cup.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to launch Five USA +1, Fiver +1 and some new channels in May?

I have just been told that Five USA +1 and Fiver +1 may not launch in April on Virgin TV after all as my insider thinks they may launch next month with some other channels.

Virgin Media to launch Five USA + 1 and Fiver +1 this month?

On April Channel Guide Virgin Media have added Five USA +1 and Fiver +1 to channels 151 and 153.

C21 Media: Zone Horror to be rebranded back to Horror Channel from April 5th

Zone Horror, part of Chello Zone's UK channels portfolio, is returning to its former identity as the Horror Channel.

Local Radio update

I have tonight been told by Virgin Media viewers that BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Radio Merseyside is not broadcasting on Virgin TV.

Local Radio 199? - 2010 R.I.P

Virgin Media: Some channels may only launch in NGTV areas from April 1st

Virgin Media has posted the following on their web site:

EXCLUSIVE: ITV confirm that Men & Motors to close on Virgin Media next Thursday

ITV has confirmed to Media Boy HQ that Men & Motors is set to close on Sky and Freesat on April 1st at 6am.

But on Virgin Media Men & Motors will close a week earlier, at 6am on March 25th, for operational reasons.

HD news for viewers in Scotland and Ireland only

According to rumours on the web STV and UTV are both set to launch a HD channel with advanced picture and sound quality very soon but may not be ready in time for the World Cup.

Sky Basic HD Channels on Virgin TV update

A Virgin insider has told me that talks are ''ongoing'' over the non Sports and Movies Sky own HD Channels coming to Virgin Media.

EXCLUSIVE: More info on Sky Movies on Virgin TV from March 26th

I have now got more info on Sky Movies on Virgin TV from March 26th.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to move channels about

March:

UPDATE: Two new channels set to launch on Virgin Media

ITV has confirm that ITV1 HD will launch on April 2nd on Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media.

Virgin Central to be remove from channel 118 on Thursday

Virgin Central to be remove from channel 118 on Thursday.

Virgin Media: E4 HD and Film4 HD to launch on Virgin Media

Virgin Media have today announced the upcoming launch of Film4 HD and E4 HD on its digital TV platform.

Media Guardian: BBC's Tim Davie: I'm passionate about 6 Music, too – but it has to go

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC's director of audio and music, Tim Davie, said today that he is "passionate" about BBC 6 Music but it had to go because the BBC's network of nine standalone national radio stations had grown too big.

BBC: BBC 6 Music and Asian Network face axe in shake-up

Mark Thompson explains why the review suggests 6 Music should be closed.

Digital Spy: MTV to make some changes on Monday

Digital Spy says that MTV are set to make some changes on Monday to the following channels:

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media sign new deal with Discovery

My Virgin Insider has told me that Virgin Media has signed an new deal with Discovery to carry their SD Channels.

NOTE: I have been told that Virgin do not know if they will carry all of them or just some. 

EXCLUSIVE: More news on the Sky's Virgin Media Television takeover

I have been told by my Virgin Insider that Virgin Media wants Sky Red Button and Sky HD Channels as part of any deal to sell The Virgin Media Television Channels to BSkyB.

Discovery HD to launch on Virgin Media

Discovery HD is set to launch on Virgin Media.

Confirmed: Virgin Media to launch FIVE new channels

Confirm Channels are as followed:

Digital Spy: Eden +1 and YeSTERDAY to relaunch on Virgin Media?

Digital Spy's ''In the know'' poster Technix thinks Eden +1 (209) and YeSTERDAY +1 (204), which were removed for Watch (+1), should be returning very soon.

EXCLUSIVE: Channels Moving package from Next Monday (February 1st)

There are 4 channels which will be moved from the XL package down to the L package...

Virgin Media TV update

Search function in VOD is coming back over three days....

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to end Local Radio in April

Virgin Media are to axe the Following BBC Radio Channels on the following dates:

Virgin Media starts to go NGTV

When your area goes NGTV you will get:

Breaking News: Virgin Media axe some Local BBC Radio channels

Reports are coming in on Digital Spy forums that both BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Radio Sheffield have disappeared from Virgin Media with an sign saying they are no longer available on digital.

EXCLUSIVE: True Movies 1 to join L package from Saturday

Virgin Media are to move True Movies 1 to the L Package from Saturday (January 9th).

Virgin Media add BBC Radio London to outside London in some areas

BBCLdn94.9 can now be found in areas outside London on Virgin Channel 937.