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| Virgin Central | |
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| Launched | 20 February 2007 |
| Owned by | Virgin Media Television |
| Picture format | 576i (SDTV) and programme picture |
| Slogan | Press red, sit back, enjoy! |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Website | Virgin Central |
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| Virgin Media | Channel 118 |
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]
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Programmes
Launch Programmes
The programmes available for the launch of Virgin Central 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)
Previous Programmes
- Alias (series 5)
- Basil Brush (series 4)
- CSI:Crime Scene Investigation (series 1 + 2)
- Cold Case (series 3)
- Criminal Minds (series 1)
- Da Ali G Show (series 1)
- Diana - Last Days of a Princess
- Doctor Who (series 2)
- Father Ted (series 1)
- Ghost Whisperer (series 1)
- Grand Designs (series 5)
- Green Wing (series 1)
- Grey's Anatomy (series 1)
- Little Britain (series 1)
- Lost (series 1)
- Punk'd (series 1)
- Teachers (series 4)
- The O.C. (series 3)
- The Catherine Tate Show (series 1)
- Top Gear (series 8)
- Shameless (series 1)
- Vicar of Dibley (series 3)
Current programmes
As of November 2007:
- Spooks (series 5)
- CSI: (series 4)
- Most Haunted Live!: Halloween Special
- The Catherine Tate Show (series 3)
- Royle Family (series 3)
- Top Gear (series 9)
- Teletubbies (series 14)
- Hustle (TV series) (series 3)
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.
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