Virgin Central
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| Virgin Central | |
|---|---|
| Launched | February 2007 |
| Owned by | Virgin Media Inc |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Virgin Media | 119 and 120 |
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 the like during the week[1]. At launch the programmes were all free to watch, and did not have any adverts in them. The viewer could 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]
[edit] Programmes
The launch programmes were:
- The Closer (series 1, episodes 1-4)
- Little Britain (series 2, episodes 1-4)
- Alias (series 4, episodes 1-4)
- Nip/Tuck (series 1, episodes 1-4)
- The Office (christmas specials)
- Spooks (series 4, episodes 1-4)
Programmes that have been recently added:
- The O.C. (series 3)
- The Catherine Tate Show (series 1)
- Grey's Anatomy (series 1)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Virgin Media to launch TV channel with a difference. Virgin Media Inc (2007-02-08). Retrieved on 2007-02-17.
- ^ Busfield, Steve (2007-02-08). Virgin Media enters quadplay fray. Media Guardian. Retrieved on 2007-02-17.
