Category Archives: Virgin Media

Virgin Media is a cable television operator in the UK. Here you will see all of our news on Virgin Media ranging from the latest in cutting edge fibre technology services through to the exciting brand new channels and set top boxes that are being launched by the cable television provider. We also feature stories on this page which feature other networks, television channels and organisations that will feature and work with Virgin Media services.

Virgin Media sign up to Thinkbox

Cable televisionoperator Virgin Media has joined commercial TV marketing body Thinkbox alongside the European broadcaster RTL Group as its first associate members. As part of their membership, both companies will be involved with “consultation and involvement” across Thinkbox’s working groups. … Continue reading

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Sky Sports agrees new cricket deal

Sky Sports, the sports channel from digital television providerSky has today announced that it will be showing at least four more years of live international cricket after agreeing a deal with the English and Wales cricket board. Sky Sports is … Continue reading

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Report – Channel 4 catch up TV channel to be launched

According to new reports terrestrial television channel Channel 4 intends to launch a brand new catch up channel this summer which will allow viewers to catch up with their favourite Channel 4 television programs such as New Girl, and Big … Continue reading

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TV viewing remains strong in 2011

According to a new report released by TV marketing body Thinkbox, TV viewing maintained record levels in 2011 as shows like X-Factor, Strictly Come Dancing and Sherlock kept viewers watching television for 4 hours and 2 minutes every day. The … Continue reading

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Eurosport to show Monte-Carlo Rally in HD

Digital television sports broadcaster Eurosport has announced that it will be showing the Monte-Carlo Rally in high definition for the first time ever. Showing till the 23rd January the event will be shown on both British Eurosport in standard definition and … Continue reading

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BT Vision set for major revamp

According to a report in the Financial Times, BT Visionis set to undergo a major revamp of its services in an attempt to revive its television service offering to BT Vision customers. The FT cites a source “with knowledge of … Continue reading

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Sky Sports F1 to be shown on Virgin Media

The brand new sports channel from Sky dedicated to Formula One racing Sky Sports F1 will be offered on cable television provider Virgin Media, but not in high definition. Sky Sports F1 is due to start in March to coincide … Continue reading

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Current TV dropped from Sky platform

Doubts have emerged about the future of digital television channel Current TV after it was dropped from the Sky televisionplatform. The channel is part owned by Rupert Murdoch and was launched by US Presidential candidate Al Gore showing subscribers current … Continue reading

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Netflix unlikely to bid for Premier League rights

Netflix the streaming movies on demandservice has said that it is not likely to bid for the next round of Premier League rights when they come up for tender towards the end of the season. Netflix launched in the UK … Continue reading

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Could Apple be set to bid for Premier League?

According to a report in the Daily Mail, US electronics giants Apple could be set to bid on the next round of rights for Premier League football when the tender is out before the end of the season. It is … Continue reading

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