Changes to the TV Guide - April 2025

[ozsat]

Premier Sports Rugby has launched on VirginMedia and it is only available at no extra cost to customers who subscribe to Premier Sports via VirginMedia..

It is not free.

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@Super+Anthony wrote:

Thank you. Intriguing @Timelord2018 

also premier sports rugby has launched on Virgin media and it's free for current subscribers. Wonder if Sky will follow suit

 

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[Super+Anthony]

OK thanks, I obviously misread

[ZyloKai]

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@1Anonymous1 wrote:

Why are all the u HD channels closing?

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It's actually only U&W HD and U&Yesterday HD on satellite only. I would image it's down to cost-cutting measures. The others are only moving on Glass/Stream in England, Wales and Northern Ireland only. 

If you want to contact UKTV, you can do so here: https://corporate.uktv.co.uk/contact

[ZyloKai]

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@Super+Anthony wrote:

Will we get premier sports on stream in the UK?

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On Glass/Stream, no. It's only available on satellite in the UK. 

[ZyloKai]

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@MarkGoldsmith wrote:

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@Ev71 wrote:

Also Sky History 2 HD is closing, but SD is staying. I guess Sky should respond to why that is happening. 

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As far as i'm aware Sky don't even operate the Sky History channel, its operated by a third party who license the Sky brand name for the channel.

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Sky History is owned by the brand name "Hearst Networks UK" which is a joint adverture between Hearst Networks UK and Sky Group.

Even though the Sky logo is not present on the European History channels, they are still owned by the brand name Hearst Networks UK (Hearst Networks UK and Sky Group) throughout Europe.

[Timelord2018]

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@MarkGoldsmith wrote:

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@Ev71 wrote:

Also Sky History 2 HD is closing, but SD is staying. I guess Sky should respond to why that is happening. 

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As far as i'm aware Sky don't even operate the Sky History channel, its operated by a third party who license the Sky brand name for the channel.

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The channels aren't even managed and operated at Osterley , it's Hearst Networks UK Hammersmith offices.

[Super+Anthony]

Thanks. It looks like we will be getting Premier Sports and the rugby channel soon though @ZyloKai 

[Timelord2018]

Apparently Sky History+ 1 is closing soon if reports are accurate, possibly 10th April

[best+of+the+best]

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@Super+Anthony wrote:

Will we get premier sports on stream in the UK?

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@Super+Anthony do you mean Sky Stream or stream in general correct me if I'm wrong Sky Stream has Amazon Prime which is a streaming app Premier Sports is available as an add on subscription via Prime

So yes Premier Sports is available to stream in the UK

[Super+Anthony]

Apparently it's coming as a channel soon 

 

 

[best+of+the+best]

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@Super+Anthony wrote:

Apparently it's coming as a channel soon 

 

 

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Fair comment @Super+Anthony a channel within the EPG not via an app but it still will be classed as streaming.

[Super+Anthony]

Thanks @best+of+the+best 

[ozsat]

Although Premier Sports is available via Amazon Prime, currently Sky Sports Rugby is NOT a part of that package.

The best option at the moment is to subscribe to 'Premier Sports for Sky' - which also gives you access via the Premier Sports app.

The extras of the app are Premier Sports Rugby, LaLigaTV, and additional streams as reqired.

[Super+Anthony]

I think I will wait a bit longer and see when it launches on steam 🤞

[best+of+the+best]

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@ozsat wrote:

Although Premier Sports is available via Amazon Prime, currently Sky Sports Rugby is NOT a part of that package.

The best option at the moment is to subscribe to 'Premier Sports for Sky' - which also gives you access via the Premier Sports app.

The extras of the app are Premier Sports Rugby, LaLigaTV, and additional streams as reqired.

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Fair comment @ozsat unless Sky are doing it cheaper I don't see any difference having it via Prime or Sky unless you know any different then I stand corrected.