, and HauntTV. These original channels are only on Virgin Media, and won't be found anywhere on competitor services such as Sky. The free channel rollout follows a HD TV upgrade for all Virgin Media customers earlier this year. David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, said: "As viewing habits evolve and the sources of great programming multiply, we're enhancing our TV offering to add streamed thematic channels. "The new channels will elevate our customers viewing experience, providing a clear destination for some of Britain's most recognised TV shows that we know our customers love. "Whether it's comedy, crime or cookery they're after, our customers can now tune into extra entertai){kind=link}
Lucky Virgin Media subscribers have just been given over a dozen new free streaming channels to watch – spanning crime, mystery, comedy and game shows
There’s a lot to be said for streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video, but classic TV is still where it’s at in terms of variety.
As well as hosting hundreds of international TV shows and all the streaming services in one place, Virgin Media has just added 14 new TV channels for subscribers to enjoy at no extra cost.
What’s unique about these channels is that they provide 24/7 screening of a number of hit TV shows and channels, including the likes of Fear Factor, Baywatch, and Deal or No Deal USA.
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