Virgin Media signs to deal with the BBC

Virgin Media and the BBC today announced a new deal that will bring next-generation BBC TV services to the Virgin Media TiVo® Service in 2012, continuing the successful partnership which saw BBC iPlayer launch on its first TV platform.

Media Boy's 2011 year in review

The following channels has launch on Virgin TV this year:

EXCLUSIVE: Three channels set to launch tomorrow

On December 15th the following channels will launch on Virgin Media.

NDTV and Sony TV to launch on Virgin TV soon

A poster on Digital Spy Forums is reporting that Virgin Media are set to launch the following channels soon.

CBS Action launch date on Virgin TV moves

The Virgin Media EPG listings has this week been update.

New Tests appeared on Virgin TV

Last night I got the following from My Virgin Tester:

Media Boy told to ''Watch this space'' by insiders

I have today been told to ''Watch this Space'' by my Insiders no other info was given.

More when I can get it...

Tests appear for CBS Action on Virgin TV

My Virgin Tester has confirmed to me today that Virgin are now testing CBS Action out on their box ahead of CBS Action launch on December 13th on Virgin Channel 192.

GOLD free to all on Virgin TV this Christmas

From this Sunday (December 11th) viewers can watch GOLD and GOLD +1 for free over the Holidays to until January 4th 2012.

GOLD and GOLD +1 can be view on Virgin Channels 126 and 127.

CBS to give Virgin Media some Action this month

CBS Action will launch on December 13th on Virgin Channel 192.

No news on if CBS Drama will also launch.

UPDATE: Channel 5 +1 to launch on Virgin in Spring 2012

Over on Cable Forum poster ''Digital Fanatic'' an Virgin Media worker has confirmed that Virgin Media will launch Channel 5 +1 in Spring 2012.

UKTV Channels goes FREE on Virgin TV over Christmas

Virgin Media have confirmed that from December 7th Virgin Media customers on the M Package can watch all of these great channels – Alibi, Alibi +1, Good Food, Good Food HD, Good Food +1, Watch, Watch HD, Watch +1, Blighty, Home and Home +1 absolutely free until 4th January 2012.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin are in talks with BSkyB for the Sky Sports F1 Channel

My insider has confirmed to me today that Virgin Media are in talks with BSkyB for both Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports F1 HD to launch on Virgin TV from March 2012.

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Sky Sports F1 talks ongoing with BSkyB and Virgin

Now we know why BSkyB are axing Sky Living Loves for to launch Sky Sports F1 SD Channel in March 2012 (Also in HD)

BoxNation to launch December 1st on Virgin TV

Virgin Media has confirmed today that BoxNation will launch on December 1st on Virgin Channel 546.

Note Boxing Fans will need to pay £10 per month to view BoxNation.

BoxNation to launch on Virgin TV ''Within the next two week''?

It look like BoxNation is set to launch on Virgin Media within the next two weeks.

UPDATE: Virgin Media to kick Current TV off Virgin TV in 2012?

Media Web site ''C21'' is reporting the following (Full info thanks to HD Boy):

UPDATED November 15th:

Movies 24 goes Christmas

NBC has rebranded their Movies Channels as followed:

Recordings of Sky channels to be tied to subscription

Openviews has post a Comment On ''Virgin Media TV Blog'' saying:

BSkyB to axe Sky Living Loves in January

Broadcast web site is saying that Sky Living Loves will close on January 24th 2012 on Sky and Virgin Media.

BoxNation to launch on Virgin this month

It looks like Boxing Channel ''BoxNation'' is set to launch later this month on Virgin TV.

Movies 24 goes Christmas on November 12th

NBC are to rebrand their Movie Channel - Movies 24 - as Christmas 24 on November 12th on Virgin Channel 419 until January 4th 2012.

EXCLUSIVE: Tests appear on Virgin for PBS UK

My Virgin tester has just told me that Virgin are now testing PBS UK.

Virgin viewer told to ''Watch this space!'' by PBS

Just found that a Virgin viewer was told to Watch this space! when they ask about PBS launching on Virgin Media.

UPDATED - EXCLUSIVE: Coming up on Virgin TV

I have been given the following dates but they are still subject to change.

EXCLUSIVE: Yesterday +1 tests appear on Virgin Media

It look like Virgin Media have got the rights to rebroadcast Eden +1 and Yesterday + 1 as part of the new UKTV deal.

EXCLUSIVE: Sky Premium HD Channels Prices on the move from October

Virgin Media are going to move Sky Premium HD Channels from £7 per box to £7 per account from 1st of October.

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Discovery Travel & Living to make may for TLC UK

When Discovery launch TLC here in the UK we will be saying goodbye to Discovery Travel & Living - I do not an launch date for TLC UK yet.

Virgin Media sell 50% of UKTV

Virgin Media also get Eden HD, Good Food HD, Dave HD, Watch HD and Alibi HD (once they launch) as part of the deal.

Set to happen this week on Virgin Media

August 1st (Monday):

Confirmed: Virgin Media to add Really to M Pack

Virgin Media are to add 'Really' on Virgin Channel 267 to the M Pack on August 2nd.

Broadcast: Scripps poised for UKTV deal

Scripps Networks Interactive is on the verge of buying Virgin Media’s 50% stake in UKTV.

The BBC HD channel to be rebranded as BBC2 HD subject to approval by the BBC Trust

Broadcast Now web site is reporting that the BBC is hoping to rebranded the BBC HD channel as BBC2 HD and is subject to approval by the BBC Trust.

Two Adult Channels to rebrand next month

From Friday (July 1st) we will be saying goodbye to:

EXCLUSIVE: Red Button to launch on Community Channel next week

From Monday (June 20th) Virgin Media are adding the Red Button to The Community Channel which will link customers to the Looking Local interactive feature via the red button.

Really to launch on Freeview and may move to the TV Size M+ Pack on Virgin in August

Really is to launch on Freeview on August 2nd so I think Virgin Media will move Really to the M+ pack from that date.

EXCLUSIVE: Current TV to be XL only from next week

From Tuesday 7th June at 6am non XL Package viewers will lose Current TV from they lineup.

Virgin Media TV News update: CBS Reality FREE to all L Package viewers in June

• From June 1st Xplicit XXX is being withdrawn and XXX Mums will be launched in its place (Information will be seen on channel 484).

Virgin Media launches Eurosport 3D

Eurosport 3D is now in the Virgin EPG (523) and will begin broadcasting the Tennis Open on the 22nd May till the final on the 5th June. Some matches will also be on catch up for XL viewers.

At last - BBC ALBA launches on Virgin as an LIVE Channel

BBC Alba launches for Scottish viewers on Wednesday 18th May on Channel 188 and in M pack.

Leicester Local channel Midland Asian TV (MATV) to close on Virgin Media next week

Midland Asian TV (MATV) will close on Virgin Media Channel 823 (Channel only broadcasts in Leicester) at 6am next Thursday (May 19th).

Media Boy gives out for info on when Sky Sports Red Button (Phase 2) will launch on Virgin

My insider has told me an ''working for'' launch date but I am not given that info out just yet but I will say that Sky Sports Red Button ''Phase 2'' will launch on Virgin Media sometime starting July 19th - August 4th.

Red Button will launch on Sky Sports tomorrow night

I have been told today that The Sky Sports Red Button will launch tomorrow night at 7.30pm and will launch with West Indies v Pakistan - International Cricket 3rd ODI until 9.30pm when Sky Sports 2 is broadcast Rep. Ireland VS England Football game.

Sky Sports Red Button to launch on Virgin Media an week late?

Sky Sports Red Button may launch on Virgin Media on April 28th (Info from Sky Sports Red Button Thread).

Also I have been told that Sky Sports Red Button will launch on TiVo Sometime in July. 

MB Views: Has Media Boy work out Sky Arts HD Channel numbers?

No news on Sky Arts HD Channel numbers but I think they will be as followed:

EXCLUSIVE: Sky Sports Red Button launch date revealed

I can reveal that Virgin Media are set to launch the Red Button on Sky Sports for non-Tivo viewers on April 21st.

New Sky HD channels join Virgin Media’s TV service from April 26th

Virgin Media today announced the addition of the award-winning Sky 1 Arts HD and Sky Arts 2 HD channels to its TV service from the 26th April.

Zing closes on Virgin Media just FIVE months after launching in all areas

Story from BizAsia:

Insiders have said Virgin Media was not keen on Zing being sold as part of it's Asian Mela bouquet when it is available free-to-air on rival, Sky Digital. The same applies to B4U Music.

Two channels to launch on Friday

India's popular Hindi entertainment channel, Colors is launching on Virgin Media this Friday (1st April), BizAsia.co.uk can exclusively reveal.

Virgin Media to add Colors and Sunrise Radio soon?

Digital Spy Forum poster ''Technix'' is reporting that Virgin Media are soon to add ''Colors is being added in the next few weeks and also Sunrise Radio.''

Guardian: BBC U-turn over Asian Network closure

The BBC has reversed its decision to close the Asian Network digital radio station – but will look to cut its budget in half.

EXCLUSIVE: Sky Sports Red button update

My insider has told me that Virgin Media hope to launch Sky Sports Red Button on Virgin TV between the 18th-24th of April.

BBC: BBC confirm BBC Radio 7 to be rebranded next month (UPDATED)

The BBC is to rebrand BBC Radio 7 as BBC Radio 4 Extra in April 2nd.

EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy confirm Channel number and package for True Entertainment

From Tuesday the 1st of March True Entertainment will launch on Virgin Channel number 189 and will be available to all Virgin Media viewers who have the L Pack.

Virgin Media to axe "POP"

POP the TV Channel will close on Virgin Media at 6am on Monday on Virgin Channel 736.

Virgin Media signs to deal with CSC Media

True Entertainment comes to Virgin Media on 1st March.

Overnights.tv confirm Five USA and Fiver rebranded date

Five USA and Five USA +1 will be rebranded as 5 USA and 5 USA +1 from the 7th of March, 2011.

Fiver to be rebanded as 5* (5 Star) next month?

Broadcast is reporting that Channel 5 is set to rebranded it Digital Channel Fiver as 5* from the 7th of March.

Timeline: What going to happen tonight starting at midnight

The following things will happen at the following times.

Confirmed: Disney Junior to launch in May

Playhouse Disney to re-brand as Disney Junior on MAY 7th.

BSkyB to rebrand Sky3 as Pick TV next month

Sky 3 will relaunch as Pick TV on 28 February across its current homes on Freeview, Sky and cable.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Insider Confirm Channel One closing date

• Channel One is available on channel 119 in the M pack until 6am on February 1st 2011.

Virgin Media to add Challenge +1 to M Package

Ahead of BSkyB adding Challenge to Freeview.

STV +1 and UTV +1 launches on Virgin Media and Freeview only

STV +1 and UTV +1 is only set to launch on Virgin Media Channel 114 and Freeview from Today.

EXCLUSIVE: Five to be rebrand next month

I have been told today by an Virgin insider that Five will be rebranded as Channel 5 on February 14th.

ITV give out channels numbers for ITV1, STV and UTV +1 Channels from next week

The following EPG information is from TV & Satellite Week.

BBC Radio 4 to launch Extra station

The BBC is preparing to forge ahead with plans to rebrand digital station Radio 7 as a spinoff network to Radio 4, but the move is expected to face opposition from the industry.