Virgin Central

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Virgin Central
Launched 20 February 2007
Owned by Virgin Media Television
Picture format 576i (SDTV) and programme picture
Slogan Press red, sit back, enjoy!
Country Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Website Virgin Central
Availability
Cable
Virgin Media Channel 119

Virgin Central is a television channel from Virgin Media Television which is based on video-on-demand.[1] The service was launched on the Virgin Media platform on 20 February 2007.[1] Viewers press the red button on their remote controls and are presented with a list of television series, episodes of which they can watch at any time they like during the week[1]. The programmes are all free to watch, and do not have any adverts in them. The viewer can also use their remote control to pause, fast forward, rewind and stop the programme at any time[1].

The service currently features shows from distributors such as the BBC, Buena Vista and Alliance Atlantis.[2]

Contents

[edit] Programmes

[edit] Launch Programmes

The programmes available for the launch of Virgin Central were:

[edit] Previous Programmes

[edit] Current programmes

As of November 2007:

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d Virgin Media to launch TV channel with a difference. Virgin Media Inc (2007-02-08). Retrieved on 2007-02-17.
  2. ^ Busfield, Steve (2007-02-08). Virgin Media enters quadplay fray. Media Guardian. Retrieved on 2007-02-17.

[edit] External links

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  1Setanta Sports News is a joint venture with Setanta Sports
  2Virgin Media Television own a 50% stake in UKTV with BBC Worldwide
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