MEDIA BOY UK BLOG: Latest News from Media Boy UK HQ on new channels testing 2023

Saturday, 30 December 2023

Latest News from Media Boy UK HQ on new channels testing 2023

Last updated on December 30th 2023 at 19:50 (THIS POST WILL STAY AT TOP OF BLOG):

Media Boy UK Blog will keep updating this post to give you all the latest information we can reveal on this post.

New Channels, Closes or brand launches:

On December 13th: Virgin Media UK removed Absolute Radio on Virgin UK Channel 915. [Not on Virgin Media Stream]).
On December 13th: Virgin Media UK removed Planet Rock on Virgin UK Channel 924. [Not on Virgin Media Stream]).
On December 13th: Virgin Media UK removed Magic Radio on Virgin UK Channel 928. [Not on Virgin Media Stream]).
On December 13th: Virgin Media UK removed Absolute 80s on Virgin UK Channel 951. [Not on Virgin Media Stream]).
On December 13th: Virgin Media UK removed Absolute Classic Rock on Virgin UK Channel 952. [Not on Virgin Media Stream]).
On December 13th: Virgin Media UK removed Kiss FM on Virgin UK Channel 963. [Not on Virgin Media Stream]).
On December 6th: Virgin Media UK has launch Ideal World HD on Virgin UK Channel 747. [Not on Virgin Media Stream]).
On November 28th: Virgin Media UK has launch Love Christmas on Virgin UK Channel 245. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On November 22nd: Virgin Media UK has rebrand CBS Reality as TRUE CRIME on Virgin UK Channel 148. [on all Boxes]).
On November 22nd: Virgin Media UK has rebrand Legend as LEGEND on Virgin UK Channel 149. [on all Boxes]).
On November 22nd: Virgin Media UK has rebrand RealityXtra as TRUE CRIME XTRA on Virgin UK Channel 171. [on all Boxes]).
On November 22nd: Virgin Media UK has rebrand HorrorXtra as LEGEND XTRA on Virgin UK Channel 172. [on all Boxes]).
On November 22nd: Virgin Media UK has rebrand CBS Reality +1 as TRUE CRIME +1 on Virgin UK Channel 348. [on all Boxes]).
On November 22nd: Virgin Media UK has rebrand HorrorXtra +1 as LEGEND XTRA +1 on Virgin UK Channel 372. [on all Boxes]).
On October 30th: Virgin Media UK has launch Crime & Investigation HD on Virgin UK Channel 133. [on Virgin Media Stream Boxes only]).
On October 30th: Virgin Media UK has launch Legend on Virgin UK Channel 149. [on Virgin Media Stream Boxes only]).
On October 30th: Virgin Media UK has launch PBS America on Virgin UK Channel 187. [on Virgin Media Stream Boxes only]).
On October 30th: Virgin Media UK has launch HGTV on Virgin UK Channel 191. [on Virgin Media Stream Boxes only]).
On October 30th: Virgin Media UK has launch Talk TV HD on Virgin UK Channel 606. [on Virgin Media Stream Boxes only]).
On October 30th: Virgin Media UK has launch Bloomberg HD on Virgin UK Channel 609. [on Virgin Media Stream Boxes only]).
On October 30th: Virgin Media UK has launch CNBC HD on Virgin UK Channel 613. [on All Boxes]).
On October 30th: Virgin Media UK has close CNBC on Virgin UK Channel 613. [only on V6 and TV360 Boxes]).
On October 18th: Sky UK has close Pick from Virgin UK Channel 135. [on All Boxes]).
On October 18th: Sky UK has launch Sky Mix HD on Virgin UK Channel 135. [on All Boxes]).
On October 18th: Virgin Media UK has move E4 Extra from Virgin UK Channel 287 to Virgin UK Channel 144. [Not on Virgin Media Stream]).
On September 1st: ITV has close CITV from Virgin UK Channel 734. [on All Boxes]).
On August 30th: Virgin Media UK has launch Pluto TV on Virgin UK Channel 215. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Inside Crime UK on Virgin UK Channel 220. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Real Wild on Virgin UK Channel 221. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Mystery TV on Virgin UK Channel 222. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch HauntTV on Virgin UK Channel 223. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch History Hit on Virgin UK Channel 224. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Homes under the Hammer on Virgin UK Channel 230. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Great British Menu on Virgin UK Channel 231. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Tastemade on Virgin UK Channel 232. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch NextUp Live Comedy on Virgin UK Channel 242. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch The Chat Show Channel on Virgin UK Channel 243. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Baywatch on Virgin UK Channel 244. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Deal or no Deal USA on Virgin UK Channel 250. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Fear Factor on Virgin UK Channel 251. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Wipeout Xtra on Virgin UK Channel 252. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On August 1st: Virgin Media UK has rebranded BBC Radio World Service as BBC News World Service on Virgin UK Channel 906. [Not on TV360 Boxes]).
On July 18th: Virgin Media UK has rebranded BT Sport 1 HD as TNT Sports 1 HD on Virgin UK Channel 527. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 18th: Virgin Media UK has rebranded BT Sport 2 HD as TNT Sports 2 HD on Virgin UK Channel 528. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 18th: Virgin Media UK has rebranded BT Sport 3 HD as TNT Sports 3 HD on Virgin UK Channel 529. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 18th: Virgin Media UK has rebranded BT Sport 4 HD as TNT Sports 4 HD on Virgin UK Channel 530. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 18th: Virgin Media UK has rebranded BT Sport UHD as TNT Sports UHD on Virgin UK Channel 531. [Not on TiVo Boxes]).
On July 11th: Virgin Media UK has launch That's TV (UK) on Virgin UK Channel 150. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 11th: Virgin Media UK has launch That's 60s on Virgin UK Channel 296. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 7th: Warner Bros. Discovery UK has close TCM Movies HD from Virgin UK Channel 415. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 7th: Warner Bros. Discovery UK has close TCM Movies +1 from Virgin UK Channel 417. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Alibi HD from Virgin UK Channel 126 to Virgin UK Channel 114. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Drama HD from Virgin UK Channel 126 to Virgin UK Channel 116. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved 5USA from Virgin UK Channel 153 to Virgin UK Channel 120. [Not in Scotland - All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved 5STAR from Virgin UK Channel 151 to Virgin UK Channel 126. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved 5ACTION HD from Virgin UK Channel 150 to Virgin UK Channel 130. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky HISTORY HD from Virgin UK Channel 270 to Virgin UK Channel 131. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Crime & Investigation HD from Virgin UK Channel 198 to Virgin UK Channel 133. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Together TV from Virgin UK Channel 269 to Virgin UK Channel 136. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Quest HD from Virgin UK Channel 169 to Virgin UK Channel 137. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved 5SELECT from Virgin UK Channel 152 to Virgin UK Channel 138. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved 5USA from Virgin UK Channel 153 to Virgin UK Channel 162. [Scotland only - All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved S4C HD from Virgin UK Channel 166 to Virgin UK Channel 164. [Not in Wales - All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved TLC HD from Virgin UK Channel 167 to Virgin UK Channel 165. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved ID from Virgin UK Channel 168 to Virgin UK Channel 166. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Quest Red from Virgin UK Channel 170 to Virgin UK Channel 168. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved DMAX from Virgin UK Channel 171 to Virgin UK Channel 169. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved GREAT! tv from Virgin UK Channel 189 to Virgin UK Channel 170. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Horror Xtra from Virgin UK Channel 192 to Virgin UK Channel 171. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Reality Xtra from Virgin UK Channel 197 to Virgin UK Channel 172. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Blaze from Virgin UK Channel 199 to Virgin UK Channel 174. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Virgin Media UHD from Virgin UK Channel 228 to Virgin UK Channel 175. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Eden HD from Virgin UK Channel 245 to Virgin UK Channel 176. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Discovery Channel HD from Virgin UK Channel 250 to Virgin UK Channel 177. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Animal Planet HD from Virgin UK Channel 251 to Virgin UK Channel 178. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Discovery Science from Virgin UK Channel 252 to Virgin UK Channel 179. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Discovery Turbo from Virgin UK Channel 256 to Virgin UK Channel 180. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Discovery History from Virgin UK Channel 257 to Virgin UK Channel 181. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Nat Geo Wild HD from Virgin UK Channel 265 to Virgin UK Channel 182. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved National Geographic HD from Virgin UK Channel 266 to Virgin UK Channel 183. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky HISTORY2 HD from Virgin UK Channel 272 to Virgin UK Channel 186. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved PBS America from Virgin UK Channel 273 to Virgin UK Channel 187. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Documentaries HD from Virgin UK Channel 277 to Virgin UK Channel 188. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Nature HD from Virgin UK Channel 278 to Virgin UK Channel 189. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Food Network from Virgin UK Channel 285 to Virgin UK Channel 190. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved HGTV from Virgin UK Channel 286 to Virgin UK Channel 191. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved God TV from Virgin UK Channel 292 to Virgin UK Channel 192. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved MTV MUSIC from Virgin UK Channel 310 to Virgin UK Channel 280. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved MTV Live HD from Virgin UK Channel 311 to Virgin UK Channel 281. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved MTV HITS from Virgin UK Channel 312 to Virgin UK Channel 282. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved MTV 90s from Virgin UK Channel 313 to Virgin UK Channel 283. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved MTV 80s from Virgin UK Channel 316 to Virgin UK Channel 284. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved The Box from Virgin UK Channel 335 to Virgin UK Channel 285. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved 4Music from Virgin UK Channel 336 to Virgin UK Channel 286. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved E4 Extra from Virgin UK Channel 337 to Virgin UK Channel 287. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Kiss TV from Virgin UK Channel 338 to Virgin UK Channel 288. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Magic TV from Virgin UK Channel 340 to Virgin UK Channel 289. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Kerrang from Virgin UK Channel 342 to Virgin UK Channel 290. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved VEVO from Virgin UK Channel 344 to Virgin UK Channel 291. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Clubland TV from Virgin UK Channel 345 to Virgin UK Channel 292. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved NOW 70s from Virgin UK Channel 346 to Virgin UK Channel 293. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved NOW 80s from Virgin UK Channel 347 to Virgin UK Channel 294. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved NOW Rocks from Virgin UK Channel 348 to Virgin UK Channel 295. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved ITV1 +1 from Virgin UK Channel 114 to Virgin UK Channel 303. [England and Wales only - Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved STV +1 from Virgin UK Channel 114 to Virgin UK Channel 303. [Scotland only - Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved UTV +1 from Virgin UK Channel 114 to Virgin UK Channel 303. [Northern Ireland only - Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Channel 4 +1 from Virgin UK Channel 142 to Virgin UK Channel 304. [Not in Wales - Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Channel 5 +1 from Virgin UK Channel 155 to Virgin UK Channel 305. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved E4 +1 from Virgin UK Channel 146 to Virgin UK Channel 306. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Channel 4 +1 from Virgin UK Channel 142 to Virgin UK Channel 308. [Wales only - Not on some boxes]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Witness +1 from Virgin UK Channel 163 to Virgin UK Channel 310. [Not on some boxes].
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Alibi +1 from Virgin UK Channel 191 to Virgin UK Channel 314. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved ITV2 +1 from Virgin UK Channel 116 to Virgin UK Channel 315. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Drama +1 from Virgin UK Channel 226 to Virgin UK Channel 316. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved ITV3 +1 from Virgin UK Channel 174 to Virgin UK Channel 317. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved ITV4 +1 from Virgin UK Channel 175 to Virgin UK Channel 318. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved ITVBe +1 from Virgin UK Channel 119 to Virgin UK Channel 319. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved 5USA +1 from Virgin UK Channel 185 to Virgin UK Channel 320. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Crime +1 from Virgin UK Channel 164 to Virgin UK Channel 321. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved GOLD +1 from Virgin UK Channel 194 to Virgin UK Channel 324. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved W +1 from Virgin UK Channel 190 to Virgin UK Channel 325. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved 5STAR +1 from Virgin UK Channel 186 to Virgin UK Channel 326. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Dave Ja Vu from Virgin UK Channel 131 to Virgin UK Channel 327. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved YESTERDAY +1 from Virgin UK Channel 217 to Virgin UK Channel 329. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky HISTORY +1 from Virgin UK Channel 271 to Virgin UK Channel 331. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Comedy Central +1 from Virgin UK Channel 133 to Virgin UK Channel 332. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Crime & Investigation +1 from Virgin UK Channel 222 to Virgin UK Channel 333. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Quest +1 from Virgin UK Channel 213 to Virgin UK Channel 337. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved More4 +1 from Virgin UK Channel 196 to Virgin UK Channel 347. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved CBS Reality +1 from Virgin UK Channel 218 to Virgin UK Channel 348. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved TLC +1 from Virgin UK Channel 172 to Virgin UK Channel 365. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved ID +1 from Virgin UK Channel 173 to Virgin UK Channel 366. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved DMAX +1 from Virgin UK Channel 214 to Virgin UK Channel 369. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Horror Xtra +1 from Virgin UK Channel 219 to Virgin UK Channel 371. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Eden +1 from Virgin UK Channel 246 to Virgin UK Channel 376. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Discovery Channel +1 from Virgin UK Channel 258 to Virgin UK Channel 377. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Animal Planet +1 from Virgin UK Channel 259 to Virgin UK Channel 378. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Discovery Science +1 from Virgin UK Channel 260 to Virgin UK Channel 379. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved Discovery History +1 from Virgin UK Channel 261 to Virgin UK Channel 381. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved National Geographic +1 from Virgin UK Channel 267 to Virgin UK Channel 383. [Not on some boxes]).
On July 4th: Virgin Media UK has moved HGTV +1 from Virgin UK Channel 290 to Virgin UK Channel 391. [Not on some boxes]).
On June 8th: Virgin Media UK has remove Virgin Media Music on Demand from Virgin UK Channel 300. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On June 2nd: Ideal World Limited has remove Ideal World from Virgin UK Channel 747. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On May 26th: Virgin Media UK has launch Sky Sports UHD 2 today on Virgin UK Channel 535. [Not on TiVo boxes.]).
On May 19th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Racing HD from Virgin UK Channel 535 to Virgin UK Channel 519. [All Virgin Media Boxes]).
On April 11th: Virgin Media UK has moved BBC Three HD from Virgin UK Channel 157 to Virgin UK Channel 113. [All Virgin Media Boxes - Only in Scotland and Wales.]).
On April 11th: Virgin Media UK has moved BBC Three HD from Virgin UK Channel 157 to Virgin UK Channel 113. [All Virgin Media Boxes - Only in Scotland and Wales.]).
On March 22nd: Virgin Media UK has rebranded GREAT! movies action as GREAT! action on Virgin UK Channel 426 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On March 13th: Virgin Media UK has rebranded God Channel as God TV on Virgin UK Channel 292 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On March 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Sky Sports F1 UHD today on Virgin UK Channel 533. [Not on TiVo boxes.]).
On March 1st: Virgin Media UK has moved launch Sky Sports UHD 1 from Virgin UK Channel 533 to Virgin UK Channel 534. [Not on TiVo boxes.]).
On March 1st: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Sports UHD 2 today on Virgin UK Channel 534. [Not on TiVo boxes.]).
On February 9th: Virgin Media UK has launch Sky Kids HD on Virgin UK Channel 707 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On February 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Sky Sports Main Event UHD today on Virgin UK Channel 532. [Not on TiVo boxes.]).
On February 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Sky Sports UHD 1 today on Virgin UK Channel 533. [Not on TiVo boxes.]).
On February 1st: Virgin Media UK has launch Sky Sports UHD 2 today on Virgin UK Channel 534. [Not on TiVo boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close E4 SD today on Virgin UK Channel 106. [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved E4 HD from Virgin UK Channel 145 to Virgin UK Channel 106 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Showcase SD today on Virgin UK Channel 110. [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Witness HD from Virgin UK Channel 111 to Virgin UK Channel 110 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Max HD from Virgin UK Channel 121 to Virgin UK Channel 111 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Max SD today on Virgin UK Channel 122. [Only on TiVo Boxes]..
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Comedy HD from Virgin UK Channel 123 to Virgin UK Channel 112 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Witness SD today on Virgin UK Channel 112. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 London SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Granada SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Central [West] SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Central [East] SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Wales SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Wales only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 West SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 South West SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Meridian [Thames] SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Anglia [East] SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Tyne Tees SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Meridian [South Coast] SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Meridian [South East] SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Yorkshire [Calendar North] SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Yorkshire [Calendar South] SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Anglia [East] SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1 Border [England] SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Local area only].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV1's UTV SD today on Virgin UK Channel 113 [Only on Northern Ireland].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV2 SD today on Virgin UK Channel 115 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved ITV2 HD from Virgin UK Channel 175 to Virgin UK Channel 115 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV3 SD today on Virgin UK Channel 117 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved ITV3 HD from Virgin UK Channel 177 to Virgin UK Channel 117 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITV4 SD today on Virgin UK Channel 118 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved ITV4 HD from Virgin UK Channel 178 to Virgin UK Channel 118 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close ITVBe SD today on Virgin UK Channel 119 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved ITVBe HD from Virgin UK Channel 179 to Virgin UK Channel 119 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Crime HD from Virgin UK Channel 136 to Virgin UK Channel 121 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Max SD today on Virgin UK Channel 122. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Sci-Fi HD from Virgin UK Channel 138 to Virgin UK Channel 122 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Arts HD from Virgin UK Channel 140 to Virgin UK Channel 123 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Comedy SD today on Virgin UK Channel 135. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Pick from Virgin UK Channel 156 to Virgin UK Channel 135 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Crime SD today on Virgin UK Channel 137. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Sci-Fi SD today on Virgin UK Channel 139. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Challenge from Virgin UK Channel 160 to Virgin UK Channel 139 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Arts SD from Virgin UK Channel 165 to Virgin UK Channel 140 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close 4Seven SD today on Virgin UK Channel 143. [Only on TiVo Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved 4Seven HD from Virgin UK Channel 193 to Virgin UK Channel 143 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close More 4 SD today on Virgin UK Channel 147. [Only on TiVo Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved More 4 HD from Virgin UK Channel 195 to Virgin UK Channel 147 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Channel 5 SD today on Virgin UK Channel 154. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Comedy Central Extra from Virgin UK Channel 182 to Virgin UK Channel 154 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Replay from Virgin UK Channel 180 to Virgin UK Channel 156 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved E! HD from Virgin UK Channel 164 to Virgin UK Channel 160 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Witness +1 from Virgin UK Channel 220 to Virgin UK Channel 163 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close E! SD today on Virgin UK Channel 164. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Crime +1 from Virgin UK Channel 221 to Virgin UK Channel 164 [All Virgin Media Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Comedy Central SD today on Virgin UK Channel 181. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close MTV SD today on Virgin UK Channel 183. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close 5ACTION SD today on Virgin UK Channel 187. [Only on TiVo.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Nat Geo SD today on Virgin UK Channel 266. [Only on TiVo.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Nat Geo HD from Virgin UK Channel 268 to Virgin UK Channel 266 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Documentaries SD today on Virgin UK Channel 278. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Sky Nature HD today from Virgin UK Channel 279 to Virgin UK Channel 278. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Nature SD today on Virgin UK Channel 280. [All Virgin Media Boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close TCM SD today on Virgin UK Channel 415. [Only on TiVo.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved TCM HD from Virgin UK Channel 416 to Virgin UK Channel 415 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Film4 SD today on Virgin UK Channel 428. [Only on TiVo.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Film4 HD from Virgin UK Channel 430 to Virgin UK Channel 428 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Sports News SD today on Virgin UK Channel 519. [All Virgin Media boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Sky Sports Mix SD today on Virgin UK Channel 520. [All Virgin Media boxes.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Cartoon Network SD today on Virgin UK Channel 704. [Only on TiVo.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Cartoon Network HD from Virgin UK Channel 732 to Virgin UK Channel 704 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has close Nickelodeon SD today on Virgin UK Channel 712. [Only on TiVo.]).
On January 24th: Virgin Media UK has moved Nick HD from Virgin UK Channel 714 to Virgin UK Channel 712 [Only on TiVo Boxes].
On January 5th: Virgin Media UK has close Smithsonian Channel HD today on Virgin UK Channel 276. [All Virgin Media boxes.]).
On January 5th: Virgin Media UK has rebrand GREAT! movies classics as GREAT! romance today on Virgin UK Channel 424. [All Virgin Media boxes.]).

MEDIA BOY HQ TEST:
On TBC ??th: Virgin Media UK has close TBC today on Virgin UK Channel tbc. [All Virgin Media boxes.]).
On TBC ??th: Virgin Media UK has launch TBC today on Virgin UK Channel tbc. [All Virgin Media boxes.]).
On TBC ??th: Virgin Media UK has rebrand TBC as TBC today on Virgin UK Channel tbc. [All Virgin Media boxes.]).

On TBC ??th: Virgin Media UK has moved TBC today from Virgin UK Channel tbc to Virgin UK Channel tbc. [All Virgin Media boxes.]).

THIS POST WAS LAUNCH ON JANUARY 1ST 2023.
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Confirmed as coming up on Virgin Media UK:

Last updated November 12th 2024:

Keep up to date with the latest CONFIRMED news on upcoming channel launches and non "Temporary" channels rebrands plus other important events across all platforms of Virgin UK and Northern Ireland TV network.

That's TV 2 (November 2024).
Virgin Media UK is set to launch That's TV 2 soon on Virgin UK Channel 151.
(That's TV 2 launch date has still to be confirmed).

That's TV Christmas (November 2024).
Virgin Media UK is set to move That's Christmas soon from Virgin UK Channel 296 to Virgin UK Channel 152.
(That's Christmas moving date has still to be confirmed).

Premier Sports Rugby HD (January 2025).
Virgin Media UK may launch Premier Sports Rugby HD soon on Virgin UK Channel TBC.
(Premier Sports Rugby HD real name, launch date and EPG channel number has all still to be confirmed).

That's TV 3 (January 2025).
Virgin Media UK is set to rebrand That's Christmas as That's TV 3 soon on Virgin UK Channel 152.
(That's TV 3 rebrand date has still to be confirmed).

GREAT! Romance (January 8th 2025).
Virgin Media UK will rebrand GREAT! Christmas as GREAT! Romance on Virgin UK Channel 424.

5 HD (2025).
Paramount Global to rebrand Channel 5 HD as 5 HD on Virgin UK Channel 105.

5 +1 (2025).
Paramount Global to rebrand Channel 5 +1 as 5 +1 on Virgin UK Channel 205.

The following channels may testing in Virgin Media UK - no confirmed launch date.

Hell's Kitchen (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may launch Hell's Kitchen soon on Virgin UK Channel 233.

Egg Heads (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may launch Egg Heads soon on Virgin UK Channel 253.

VEVO '90s & '00s (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may launch VEVO '90s & '00s soon on Virgin UK Channel 297.

Red Bull TV (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may launch Red Bull TV soon on Virgin UK Channel 556.

The following changes may happen at a later date on Virgin Media UK.

Sky Sports Tennis HD (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports + HD from Virgin UK Channel 520 to Virgin UK Channel 507.
(Sky Sports Tennis HD moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Sky Sports Action HD (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports Action HD from Virgin UK Channel 507 to Virgin UK Channel 508.
(Sky Sports Action HD moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Sky Sports + HD (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports + HD from Virgin UK Channel 508 to Virgin UK Channel 509.
(Sky Sports + HD moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Sky Sports Tennis (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports Tennis from Virgin UK Channel 537 to Virgin UK Channel 517.
(Sky Sports Tennis moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Sky Sports Action (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports Action from Virgin UK Channel 517 to Virgin UK Channel 518.
(Sky Sports Action moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Sky Sports + (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports + from Virgin UK Channel 518 to Virgin UK Channel 519.
(Sky Sports + moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Sky Sports Racing HD (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports Racing HD from Virgin UK Channel 519 to Virgin UK Channel 520.
(Sky Sports Racing HD moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Sky Sports News HD (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports News HD from Virgin UK Channel 509 to Virgin UK Channel 521.
(Sky Sports News HD moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Sky Sports Main Event UHD (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports Main Event UHD from Virgin UK Channel 532 to Virgin UK Channel 522. [Not on TiVo Boxes]
(Sky Sports Main Event UHD moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Sky Sports F1 UHD (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports F1 UHD from Virgin UK Channel 533 to Virgin UK Channel 523. [Not on TiVo Boxes]
(Sky Sports F1 UHD moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Sky Sports UHD 1 (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports UHD 1 from Virgin UK Channel 534 to Virgin UK Channel 524. [Not on TiVo Boxes]
(Sky Sports UHD 1 moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Sky Sports UHD 2 (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Sky Sports UHD 2 from Virgin UK Channel 535 to Virgin UK Channel 525. [Not on TiVo Boxes]
(Sky Sports UHD 2 moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Eurosport 1 HD (TBC 2026).
Virgin Media UK may move Eurosport 1 HD from Virgin UK Channel 521 to Virgin UK Channel 532.
(Eurosport 1 HD moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Eurosport 2 HD (TBC 2026).
Virgin Media UK may move Eurosport 2 HD from Virgin UK Channel 522 to Virgin UK Channel 533.
(Eurosport 2 HD moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

MUTV (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move MUTV from Virgin UK Channel 526 to Virgin UK Channel 536.
(MUTV moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Racing TV HD (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Racing TV HD from Virgin UK Channel 536 to Virgin UK Channel 538.
(Racing TV HD moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

LFC TV HD (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move LFC TV HD from Virgin UK Channel 544 to Virgin UK Channel 540.
(LFC TV HD moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Premier Sports 1 HD (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Premier Sports 1 HD from Virgin UK Channel 551 to Virgin UK Channel 542.
(Premier Sports 1 HD moving channel number date still to be confirmed).

Premier Sports 2 HD (2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Premier Sports 2 HD to Virgin UK Channel 543.
(Premier Sports 2 HD moving channel number date still to be confirmed).

Red Bull TV (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Red Bull TV from Virgin UK Channel 556 to Virgin UK Channel 551.
(Red Bull TV moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Trace Sports Stars (TBC 2024).
Virgin Media UK may move Trace Sports Stars from Virgin UK Channel 557 to Virgin UK Channel 552.
(Trace Sports Stars moving channel number date is still to be confirmed).

Changes dates still to be confirmed by broadcaster:

BBC Four HD (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Virgin Scotland Channel 107 to BBC Iplayer.
(BBC Four HD moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four HD (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Virgin Wales Channel 107 to BBC Iplayer.
(BBC Four HD moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four HD (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Virgin England Channel 108 to BBC Iplayer.
(BBC Four HD moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

BBC Four HD (2025).
The BBC will move BBC Four HD from Virgin Northern Ireland Channel 108 to BBC Iplayer.
(BBC Four HD moving date to move online only is still to be confirmed).

CBBC HD (2025).
The BBC to move CBBC HD from Virgin UK Channel 701 to BBC Iplayer.
(CBBC HD moving online date is still to be confirmed)

TNT Sports TBC HD (By Early 2026).
Warner Bros. Discovery Sport UK will rebrand Eurosport 1 HD UK as TNT Sports TBC HD on Virgin UK Channel 521.
(Eurosport 1 HD UK rebrand date is still to be confirmed).

TNT Sports TBC HD (By Early 2026).
Warner Bros. Discovery Sport UK will rebrand Eurosport 2 HD UK as TNT Sports TBC HD on Virgin UK Channel 522.
(Eurosport 2 HD UK rebrand date is still to be confirmed).

BBC Radio 4 Extra (By 2028).
The BBC to move BBC Radio 4 Extra from Virgin UK Channel 910 to BBC Sound.
(BBC Radio 4 Extra moving to BBC Sound date is still to be confirmed).

For Media Boy HQ only:

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will launch today on Virgin UK Channel TBC.

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will move from Virgin UK Channel TBC A to Virgin UK Channel TBC B today.

New Channel name (Month/Year).
Old Channel name will rebrand as New Channel name today on Virgin UK Channel TBC.

Channel name (Month/Year).
Channel name will close today on Virgin UK Channel TBC.

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