UPDATED: The Best of 2017

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The Best of 2017.

CNBC: Liberty Media's John Malone puts his money where his mouth is, stockpiles more Discovery stock

Story from CNBC:

Four weeks after Liberty Media Chairman John Malone called Discovery Communications stock cheap, he appears to have put his money where his mouth is.

BBC News: Sky News faces uncertain future after Disney-Fox deal

Story from BBC News:

Walt Disney's agreement to buy most of 21st Century Fox's business for $52.4bn (£39bn) has raised further questions about the Sky News channel's future.

BBC News: Walt Disney buys Murdoch's Fox for $52bn

Story from BBC News:

Walt Disney has agreed to buy the bulk of 21st Century Fox's business for $52.4bn (£39bn), in a deal both companies said position them to compete in the rapidly changing media industry.

BBC News: Disney set to seal $60bn 21st Century Fox takeover

Story from BBC News:

Walt Disney is close to confirming a deal to buy 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets for about $60bn, reports say.

Broadband TV News: New premium service for Channel Five

Story from Broadband TV News:

The UK’s Channel Five will launch a new premium channel named 5Prime on January 16.

BBC News: Fox 'resumes sale talks' with Walt Disney

Story from BBC News:

Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox is reported to have resumed talks with Walt Disney over a sale of "most" of its business, including its Sky stake.

BBC News: Ofcom examines new BBC Scotland television channel

Story from BBC News:

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has started examining the BBC's proposal for a new TV channel for Scotland.

Cable.co.uk: World Darts Championship to be shown on dedicated Sky Sports Darts channel

Story from Cable.Co.UK:

Sky Sports is to launch a dedicated darts channel in December as it celebrates 25 years of broadcasting the World Darts Championship.

BBC News: Welsh station Radio Cymru 2 to broadcast from January

Story from BBC News:

BBC Cymru Wales has announced its second Welsh language radio station is to begin broadcasting from January.

VH1 to get rebrand for Christmas

VH1 is set to be rebrand as VH1 Christmas from November 24th.

The Community Channel to rebrand as Together TV

The Community Channel has confirmed that they will rebrand as Together TV on January 16th on Virgin UK Channel 269.

Scripps Takeover - Digital TV Europe: Shareholders okay Discovery’s Scripps deal

Story from Digital TV Europe:

Discovery Communications’ takeover of US cable rival Scripps Networks Interactive is drawing near after shareholders agreed to the deal.

CNBC: John Malone: There have been 'four different approaches’ for Charter

Story from CNBC:

Charter Communications director John Malone tells CNBC several firms have talked to the cable company about a potential merger or acquisition.

UKTV goes Christmas

On November 27th - Good Food, Good Food HD and Good Food +1 will rename temporarily as Christmas Food, Christmas Food HD and Christmas Food +1 on Virgin Media UK.

The Guardian: Future of Sky News faces review if no Fox deal, says Sky

Story from The Guardian:

Sky has said it will review the future of Sky News if 21st Century Fox’s £11.7bn bid to take full control of the broadcaster is blocked on the grounds of media plurality.

Sony Music Channels goes Christmas from November 10th

The following Sony own channels will be putting on their Christmas Lights from November 10th:

• November 10th - NOW 80s renames temporarily as NOW Christmas.^
• November 17th - Chilled 90s renames temporarily as Chilled Xmas.^

^Channels are on TiVO or V6 boxes via the Red Button.

The Telegraph: Boost for ITV as Government backs commercial deal in £80m fees row with Virgin Media

Story from The Telegraph:

The Government has given a boost to ITV’s campaign to extract up to £80m a year from Virgin Media for its main channel by saying the row should be resolved commercially.

CNBC: 21st Century Fox has been holding talks to sell most of the company to Disney

Story from CNBC.com:

21st Century Fox has been holding talks to sell most of the company to Walt Disney Co., leaving behind a media company tightly focused on news and sports, according to people familiar with the situation.

The Telegraph: ITV threatens to pull plug on Virgin Media over £80m bill

Story from The Telegraph:

ITV is threatening a blackout of its flagship channel in millions of homes unless cable operator Virgin Media hands over up to £80m a year, in a pivotal confrontation over dividing the spoils of the British television industry.

Radio Times: 'Spike' to become known as '5 Spike' on October 31st

Radio Times has confirm that 'Spike' will become known as '5 Spike' on October 31st.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media to showcase Sky One next week

Sky One is also being rebroadcast on Virgin Media Preview - Channel 100.

It will happen on October 25th from 9pm to 2am.

Christmas 24 will close on January 6th

Wikipedia is reporting that Christmas 24 Channels will be with us from October 21st to January 6th 2018.

Virgin Media UK removes Kix Power from EPG

Kix Power has been removed today from Virgin Channel 738.

Media Boy HQ given updates on Do Not Post orders and Rumours

We now have over 8 DNP orders.

Here is some rumours we have been told. (Some may not like this)

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK given viewers 11 Asian Channels for TEN days

The following channels has been seen on the old XL pack since about 1am last night until October 22nd.

EXCLUSIVE: Sky to give new on-screen look to Sky News and Sky Cinema

Sources says that following on from the new look Sky basic channels.

Sky Sources: BBC Radio Cymru 2 now testing ahead of November launch

Sky Sources say that BBC Radio Cymru 2 is now testing on Sky ahead of it rumour November launch date.

Virgin Media UK moves E4 to Channel 106

Virgin Media UK has today move E4 to Virgin UK Channel 106.

Also Sky1, Sky1 HD and Sky2 has been given an rebrand by Sky and is now known as Sky One, Sky One HD and Sky Two (EPG Numbers stay the same).

EXCLUSIVE: Sky set to rebrand Sky1

Sky sources has confirmed that Sky One is getting a big relaunch soon. Sky One will be getting new Idents. That's all we've been told so far.

Virgin Media UK make some channels available to all viewers

Virgin Media UK has added the following channels to everyone packages until October 31st.

Christmas comes early to Virgin Media

True Movies has now morphed into True Christmas and Nick Jr Too has morphed into Nick Jr Peppa.

Sky: Sky to launch a dedicated Ocean Rescue HD ‘Pop-Up’ Channel

Story from Sky web site:

Sky will continue its support of ocean health this week, launching a dedicated Sky Ocean Rescue ‘pop-up’ channel, giving viewers an exclusive opportunity to watch live events and panels from the EU Our Ocean Conference in Malta on the 5th and 6th October.

Mustard TV rebrand as That's Norfolk

Norwich's Mustard TV has been rebrand as That's Norfolk in the local area on Virgin UK Channel 159.

Virgin Media UK pulls Bike TV off it Bike but launches two new channels

Bike TV now removed from Virgin UK Channel 552.

Is an new Sky Basic Channel set to launch on Virgin Media UK?

Cable Forum poster "JJ20X" has been informed that "Sky Ocean Rescue HD" has been added to Virgin Media UK off the EPG.

Viacom to rebrand Nick Jr. Too as Nick Jr. Peppa next month

Viacom has confirmed that Nick Jr. Too will be rebrand as Nick Jr. Peppa from October 2nd.

EXCLUSIVE: New Channels set to launch by 2019 on Virgin Media UK

Here is some updated info we can reveal:

Bike TV no longer broadcasting on Virgin Media UK

Bike TV is no broadcasting any Pictures on Virgin Channel 552.

New Adult channel launches on Virgin Media UK

 "Xrated Couples" has been replaced by "TVXPornstars" on Virgin UK Channel 975.

Disney Channels goes 24/7

Disney Channel and Disney Channel +1 is now both broadcasting all day.

Movies 24 to put up Christmas lights next month

Comcast has confirmed that Movies 24 and Movies 24 + will both become known as Christmas 24 and Christmas 24 + from October 21st via Movies 24 channels numbers on Virgin Media UK.

Cycling Industry News: Bike Channel to close, assets for sale

Story from Cycling Industry News:

The Bike Channel’s UK arm is to be wound up following failure to find a buyer, according to sources close to the business CI.N has spoken to.

UPDATE: Virgin Media UK to become friends with Mickey and Pals in September

JJ20X has confirmed that Disney XD +1's latest transition, this time it is morphing into "Mickey and Pals", scheduled to launch on Monday. "Mickey and Pals" will be found on Virgin UK Channel 708.

Rumour: Christmas movies in September

Reports are coming in that True Movies will be rebrand temporarily as True Christmas from September 28th.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK starts tests for Rishtey Cineplex

Cable Forum poster "JJ20X" has confirmed that Asia Channel Rishtey Cineplex has started to test on Virgin Media UK.

EXCLUSIVE: Bike TV fell off it Bike.

Media Boy HQ has found out Bike TV has been put up for sale by Bike Media UK Ltd. A sale will be executed at the earliest opportunity.

A516Digital: Norwich's Mustard TV is to close on August 31st

Norwich's Mustard TV is to close on Thursday 31st August, with a special programme to mark the occasion.

Mustard TV is on Virgin UK Channel 159 in some Norwich areas.

Advanced Television: FreeSports channel launches in UK

Story from Advanced Television:

A new free-to-air TV channel, FreeSports, has launched in the UK showing up to 10 live football games every week.

BizAsia: Star Bharat launches; Life OK replaced

Story from Bizasia:

Star TV Network has launched new entertainment channel, Star Bharat, replacing Life OK.

Bizasia: Rishtey Cineplex & MTV Beats prepare for Virgin Media launch

Story from Bizasia:

Viacom18 is extending the reach of its channels by launching Rishtey Cineplex and MTV Beats on the platform.

Rumour: FreeSports to launch on Virgin Media UK

FreeSports has so far confirmed the following:

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK starts tests for MTV Beats

Cable Forum poster "JJ20X" has confirmed that Asia Channel MTV Beats has started to test on Virgin Media UK.

EXCLUSIVE: Made in Spain no longer Broadcasting in UK

Media Boy HQ has found the following has happened on WorldBox over this past weekend:

Virgin Media UK remove BBC Three old channel number

We see Virgin UK Channel 106 (BBC Three) has been removed from the EPG.

TiVo or V6 Customers can now view BBC Three via BBC iPlayer. 

BBC News: Norfolk local TV station Mustard to be sold to That's TV

Story from BBC Online:

The owners of Norfolk's local TV station are proposing its sale, which could lead to job losses.

Virgin Media UK close BBC3 Red Button Channel

Media Boy HQ has found that the Red Button has now been removed from BBC Three (Virgin UK Channel 106) on TiVo and V6 Boxes.

Virgin Media UK to close BBC3 Red Button Channel next week

Virgin Media Channel 106 (BBC Three) EPG is now saying "Red Button will be taken off on 14th August".

Media Guardian: John Malone, the ‘swamp alligator’ chewing up the UK’s media market

Story from Media Guardian:

When the American billionaire John Malone failed in his first attempt to become a major player in the British pay-TV market a decade ago he questioned Rupert Murdoch’s power by dubbing Sky the Death Star.

Scripps Takeover - Media Guardian: Discovery Communications to buy Scripps Networks for close to $12bn

Story from Media Guardian:

Bear Grylls is joining forces with the Barefoot Contessa in the latest of a series of major mergers to shakeup the media landscape.

EXCLUSIVE: New Russian Channels launches on WorldBox

New Russian Channel has launch on World Box on TiVo OR V6 Boxes.

The Register: Virgin Media mulls ditching 1 in 3 UK facilities, starts £20m spend audit

News from The Register®:

The Register® Exclusive: Virgin Media is to consider shuttering more than one-third of its sites across the UK amid a review of its multi-million pound annual spend on facilities, according to a letter to staff seen by The Register.

Digital TV Europe - Report: Viacom no longer in running as Scripps turns to Discovery

Story from Digital TV Europe:

Viacom is no longer in the running to acquire Scripps Networks Interactive, paving the way for a likely bid by Discovery, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

The Telegraph: ITV readies hefty bill for Virgin Media as advertising sales dive

Story from The Telegraph:

ITV is poised to hit Virgin Media with a hefty bill for carrying its main channel backed with a tacit threat of a blackout if it refuses to pay up.

Scripps Takeover: Viacom to bid cash for Scripps

Story from Broadband TV News:

Viacom is willing to make an all-cash offer to acquire Scripps Networks Interactive, according to a report by Reuters.

Bizasia: Star Life OK to rebrand to Star Bharat in August

Story from BizAsia:

BizAsiaLive.com has learnt that Star TV is set to rebrand its second entertainment channel, Life OK to Star Bharat.

Sky News: Sky disappointed by 'delay' in Fox takeover investigation decision

Story from Sky News:

Sky, the owner of Sky News, today reacted with disappointment following a further delay to its proposed takeover by the US media giant 21st Century Fox.

Scripps takeover: Discovery eyes Scripps acquisition

Story from Broadband TV News:

Discovery Communications is in talks to buy Scripps Networks Interactive, according to a report by Reuters.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK confirm what Sky Sports are up to

Media Boy HQ TiVo has confirm the following:

New Local TV broadcaster KMTV launches on Virgin Media UK

KMTV has launch today on Virgin UK Channel 159 in or around Kent postcode areas only.

Virgin Media UK reveal channels numbers new look Sky Sports from July 18th

Virgin Media UK has confirmed the new look channel lineup for Sky Sports channels will be as followed from July 18th:

Daily Mail: Sky Sports devote new channels to Premier League, football, cricket and golf in major shake-up as they reveal new cost structure for fans

Story from Daily Mail:

Sky Sports are to devote an entire channel to the Premier League in a major shake-up of their programming.

Kent Online: KMTV: Kent's new TV channel set to launch

Story from Kent Online:

KMTV is a unique partnership between the University of Kent and KM Media Group, the publisher of this website.

Launching on Monday at 5.30pm, it will be the county’s first dedicated television channel, delivering quality news, sport and entertainment around the clock.

EXCLUSIVE: Sky Sources confirmed no name change for At The Races

Sky Sources has confirmed that At The Races will stay when Sky Sports is given new names by saying "There was zero mention of At The Races changing names".

Last Local TV channels on Freeview launch dates revealed

The last numbers of launch TV Channels on Freeview has been confirmed as following

July 2017;

• 10th - KMTV*
• 12th - That's Carlisle
• 19th - That's Salisbury
• 26th - That's Surrey
• 31st - That's Scarbrough

*KMTV is testing on Virgin Media UK for viewers in Maidstone and Tonbridge.

Information found by A516Digital.com

MUTV free for two weeks on Virgin Media UK

MUTV is free to all Virgin Media UK customers from 1st July until 14th July, on Virgin UK Channel 526.

Information thanks to Cable Forum and "Richc1977".

Is Sky Sports set to launch two new channels?

The Following information is thanks to Cable Forum poster "JJ20X":

The following channels are testing right now on Virgin Media UK:

Virgin Media: Virgin TV brings vibrant Asian programming to its platform with the launch of Brit Asia TV

Story from Virgin Media web site:

Virgin TV is increasing its Asian channel line-up by launching Brit Asia TV on its platform today (Thursday 29 June).

Media Guardian: Sky Sports to replace numbered channels and slash prices in revamp

Story from Media Guardian:

Sky is scrapping its numbered sports channels and replacing them with themed offerings focused on specific sports – led by football, golf and cricket – as it combats falling viewer numbers with a branding revamp and a cheaper viewing package.

Virgin Media adds new channel to WorldBox

Russian Channel "THT-Comedy" has been added to WorldBox.

WorldBox is on V6/TiVo Channel 834.

BBC News: BBC launches second Welsh station Radio Cymru 2

Story from BBC Online:

BBC Cymru Wales is to launch a second Welsh language radio station.

Media Guardian: Fox’s £11.7bn bid for Sky ‘should be referred to competition authorities’

Story from Media Guardian:

Labour’s deputy leader, Tom Watson, has called on the culture secretary to refer Rupert Murdoch’s proposed £11.7bn takeover of Sky to the competition authorities for further scrutiny.

BBC launches temporary red botton channels on Virgin Media UK

Temporary BBC Red Button channels has been added until July 17th on the following channels numbers:

Bizasia: Virgin Media reacts to Sky Asia Pack changes

Info from BizAsia:

With Sky set to transform the UK Asian TV market by putting major TV channels Star Plus, ZEE TV and Sony Entertainment Television into the same pack for the first time this August, viewers on rival platforms are also expecting some sort of change.

Bizasia: Brit Asia TV to launch on Virgin Media UK - July 1st

Info from BizAsia:

Brit Asia TV is extending its reach by launching on Virgin Media.

New Numbers of channels tests start on Virgin Media UK

Cable Forum poster "jj20x" has found the following channels has started to test on Virgin Media UK:

Virgin Media UK launches Blaze

Virgin Media UK has launch Blaze on Virgin UK Channel 216 today.

Confirm: Virgin Media UK to launch Blaze on June 15th

Virgin Media UK has confirm that Blaze will launch on Virgin UK Channel 216 on June 15th.

Virgin Media UK to go sporting mad this summer

a516Digital is reporting that TiVo and V6 viewers will get 15 live HD Streams during the Wimbledon fortnight.

EXCLUSIVE: Sky Sports changes confirmed

A Sky Source has confirm to MB HQ that "Looks like the Daily Mail rumour was almost correct, about 2 months before Sky staff were told... Look out for more info on or after 13th July."

Two new channels launches on Virgin Media UK

The following channels has launch today on Virgin Media UK:

• Islam Channel English has launched on Virgin UK Channel 838.
• Islam Channel Urdu has launched on Virgin UK Channel 839.

Numbers of channels tests start on Virgin Media UK

Cable Forum poster "jj20x" has found the following over this past weekend:

Talking Pictures TV launched on Virgin Media UK

Talking Pictures TV has launched today on Virgin UK Channel 445.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK launch ONE more channel to Worldbox

Virgin Media UK has today launched the following channel to TiVo and V6 via WorldBox (Virgin UK Channel 835):

Confirmed: Talking Pictures reveal more information

Talking Pictures TV has confirmed today that they will launch on Virgin Media UK on June 1st on Virgin UK Channel 445.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK to axe Scientific Atlanta V+ boxes next week

Virgin Media Sources has confirmed on Cable Forum that Virgin Media will axe Scientific Atlanta V+ boxes by the end of May 2017.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK launches FOUR new channels on Worldbox

Virgin Media UK has launched the following channels on TiVo and V6 via WorldBox (Virgin UK Channel 835):

The Telegraph: Virgin Media to auction off the best slots on its TV guide

Story from The Telegraph:

The cable operator Virgin Media is plotting a shake-up of the pay-TV industry by auctioning off rights to some of the best slots in its channel menu to the highest bidder.

Rumour: Virgin Media UK start Talking Pictures TV tests

Reports are coming in that Talking Pictures TV has started to test on Virgin Media UK.

More on this breaking story when we get it...

Business Insider UK: ITV could disappear from Virgin Media unless a £40 million disagreement is resolved

Story from Business Insider UK:

There's a danger ITV could disappear from Virgin Media unless the cable TV company pays it tens of millions of pounds.

The Irish Times - John Malone: Irish-American ‘cable cowboy’ eyes new landscapes

Story from The Irish Times:

A statue of an eagle, wings spread as if in flight, greets visitors to Liberty Media’s headquarters at the edge of a business park in the Denver suburb of Englewood.

Sky Sports: Sky Sports creates dedicated Players Championship channel for 2017

Story from Sky Sports:

Sky Sports is creating a brand new channel for one of the biggest events in the golf calendar as the Players Championship is set for dedicated shows and 45 hours of live coverage for the first time.

STV "in discussion with Virgin" over STV2 in Aberdeen, Ayr and Dundee

STV has posted the following on their STV2 website:

Some Virgin customers are experiencing difficulties in getting the channel (STV2).

We are in discussion with Virgin to resolve these issues as quickly as possible but you should keep in touch with your local Virgin representative.

EXCLUSIVE: Sky Sports Box Office HD set to launch on Virgin Media UK

Virgin Media's Live Events Channels (Virgin UK Channel 0) has confirmed that this coming Saturday night's Joshua VS Klitschko fight will be shown LIVE in HD for the first time ever on Virgin Media UK to viewers using TiVo or V6 Boxes at the cost of £20.95.

All other customers can watch in SD for just £19.95.

STV axe STV Local for STV2

STV has today rebrand both STV Edinburgh and STV Glasgow as STV2 on Virgin UK Channel 159.

EXCLUSIVE: Made in Teesside launches on Virgin Media UK

Cable Forum poster "telegramsam" has confirmed that Made in Teesside has now launch on Virgin Channel 159 in some areas around Middlesbrough.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK starts tests for Made in Teesside

Media Boy Sources has confirmed Made in Teesside has started to test on Virgin Media UK.

Kix Power only got power for FIVE weeks

Base on Information from Virgin Kids TV (Virgin UK Channel 700) we think Kix Power is set to close on May 4th on Virgin UK Channel 738.

Kix Power has been broadcasting since March 30th.

STV: STV announces launch date for new channel, STV2

Story from STV:

STV announces that new channel, STV2, will launch at 1700 on Monday 24 April to viewers across Scotland.

Heart Extra becomes Heart 80s on Virgin Media UK

Heart Extra has becomes Heart 80s on Virgin UK Channel 921.

Virgin Media UK launches Virgin TV Kids Channel

Tiddlers TV on Virgin UK Channel 700 has become Virgin TV Kids as of today.

Sky News: EU clears 21st Century Fox takeover of Sky

Story from Sky News:

Competition authorities in Brussels have given the go ahead for 21st Century Fox to acquire full control of Sky plc, the owner of Sky News.

Virgin Media UK rebrand some Adult Channels

The following channels has today been rebrand on Virgin Media UK:

• Xtreme Filth Nightly has become Xrated 40+ on Virgin UK Channel 974.
• Red Hot Nightly has become Xrated Couples on Virgin UK Channel 975.
• Viewers Wives Nightly has become Xrated HookUps on Virgin UK Channel 976.  

Virgin Media UK offers CBS/AMC channels for free until New Years Eve

The Following CBS Studios International/AMC Networks International Zone channels are now Free to all Customers on Virgin Media UK until December 31st 2017:

Daily Mail: Sky Sports to give Golf, Cricket and Football they own dedicated channels as part of shake-up

Story from Daily Mail:

Sky Sports, who will broadcast the Masters this week, are elevating golf to one of the mainstays of the network with its own channel, seemingly at the expense of rugby union.

Made in Teesside to launch on Virgin Media by May

Made in Teesside TV‏ has tweet that Made In Teesside TV did not launch on March 30th on Virgin Media after all.

But Made in Teesside did confirmed that they will be available on Virgin (Channel) 159 (in) mid-late April.

Media Guardian: Channel 4 to stay in public hands amid pressure to relocate

Story from Media Guardian:

The culture secretary has ruled out privatising Channel 4 following a protracted review of its long-term future, but in return wants the state-owned broadcaster to relocate some or all of its operations outside London.

Racing Post: ATR set to be renamed Sky Sports Racing after share sale

Story from Racing Post:

At The Races is set to be rebranded as Sky Sports Racing after Sky strengthened its involvement in the horseracing channel by becoming the majority shareholder.

LFC TV free on Virgin Media UK for two weeks

Non Liverpool FC fans has until April 3rd to watch LFC TV on Virgin UK Channel 544.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK launches logos on some BBC Radio Channels

We have just found that Virgin Media UK are now broadcast logos on some BBC Radio Channels.

Sony to Power up Kix Power again from March 30th

Virgin UK Channel 738 has confirm that Kix Power will be power up by Sony on March 30th.

Media Guardian: Rupert Murdoch's Sky bid to be investigated by UK regulator

Story from Media Guardian:

Rupert Murdoch’s £11.7bn takeover bid for Sky is to be investigated by the media regulator to see if it gives him too much control of news output in the UK and whether the Murdoch family are “fit and proper” owners following the phone-hacking scandal.

Quest Red launches on Virgin Media UK

Quest Red has today launch on Virgin UK Channel 215.

Global Radio rebrand Heart Extra as Heart 80s on Virgin Media UK

Global Radio has today rebrand Heart Extra as Heart 80s on Virgin UK Channel 921.

NOTE at time of posting Virgin Media UK has still to up the EPG banner.

Made in Tesside to launch on Virgin Media UK on March 30th

Story from The Northern Echo:

A Regional TV network is launching a dedicated new channel for Teesside.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK starts tests for Quest Red (UPDATED)

Media Boy Sources has confirmed that Quest Red has started to test on Virgin Media UK - is now testing on Virgin Media UK but with no video and no audio.

The Telegraph: ITV's court victory over online broadcasts sets up showdown with Virgin Media

Story from The Telegraph:

ITV has scored a court victory over services that retransmit its broadcasts without permission, setting the scene for a battle this summer with its biggest shareholder, Liberty Global, the owner of Virgin Media.

Motors TV has become Motorsport.tv UK

New owners of Motors TV has axe the Motors TV brand and has rebrand as Motorsport.tv UK on Virgin UK Channel 545.

BBC News: New TV channel for BBC in Scotland

Story from BBC News:

A new TV channel for the BBC in Scotland will begin broadcasting in autumn 2018, director-general Tony Hall has announced.

The channel will have a budget of £30m, equivalent to the amount spent on BBC4.

C21 Media: Sony acquires TruTV in the UK

Story from C21 Media:

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has acquired the UK version of TruTV, less than three years after it was launched into the market by Turner Broadcasting.

Discovery: Discovery UK’s Second Free To Air Entertainment Channel Launches Next Month

Story from Discovery Press Office:

Discovery is launching a second free-to-air TV channel on 15 March with brand new real-life entertainment that’s open to all.

Advanced Television: Discovery confirms new UK FTA channel

Story from Advanced Television:

Discovery Communications has confirmed that it will launch a second free-to-air channel in the UK later this year.

Indian Television: Colors HD on Sky from tomorrow

Story from Indian Television:

IndiaCast, a joint venture of Viacom18 and TV18, announced the launch of the high-definition (HD) feed for Colors UK on leading DTH platform, Sky.

POP MAX do an Virgin Media no show

Sony's Temporary Kids channel POP MAX did NOT launch on Virgin Media UK after all.

POP MAX was set to launch on February 9th until March 30th base on info from Sky Media.

ARY Digital and ARY News UK closes on Virgin Media UK as Ofcom removes their Licnces to broadcast

ARY Digital (Channel 818) and ARY News UK (819) is no longer broadcast since February 1st.

WorldBox relaunches on Virgin Media UK

Media Boy HQ has been given an price list for new WORLDBOX International channels Packages. Prices are as followed:

MB Views: Has Discovery Acquires TruTV slots on Sky and Freeview from Turner Broadcasting System Europe?

Digital Spy Forum is reporting that Discovery Shed +1 and Discovery Home & Health +2 are now testing on Sky.

Rumour: Is True Crime set to launch on Virgin Media?

Rumours on Cable Forum and Digital Spy Forum says that True Crime has added the Virgin Media logo on to their web site.

More news as we get it...

Kix Power ran out of power an week early but POP Max to launch next month

Kix Power has now close on Virgin UK Channel 738.

But POP Max will launch instead from February 9th till March 30th.

Virgin Media UK moves channels about

Virgin Media UK has today move the following channels:

UPDATED: Virgin Media UK set to move some Music Channels on January 10th

Virgin Media UK has also confirmed that the following channels will also move on Tuesday:

• Virgin Media UK will move Box Upfront from Virgin UK Channel 338 to Virgin UK Channel 330.
• Virgin Media UK will move Box Hits from Virgin UK Channel 337 to Virgin UK Channel 336.
• Virgin Media UK will move 4Music from Virgin UK Channel 330 to Virgin UK Channel 337.
• Virgin Media UK will move Kiss from Virgin UK Channel 336 to Virgin UK Channel 338.

Confirmed: All Sky Cinema Channels to switch places next week on Virgin Media UK

Virgin Media UK has confirmed that Sky Cinema is set to move channels numbers from January 10th.