YourTV, Paramount, Vice TV join Virgin TV
July 20, 2018
Virgin TV has confirmed the addition of YourTV, Paramount HD and Vice TV to its platform and will be available to all customers.
YourTV, owned by Fox Networks Group UK, offers a line-up of US dramas, real-life stories and true crime documentaries.
All Virgin TV customers can watch YourTV from July 21st.
David Bouchier, Chief Digital Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media, said: “Fans of quality drama, real-life stories and true crime will enjoy everything that YourTV has to offer. This channel is a great addition to Virgin TV’s line up and we know our customers will love it.”
Paramount Network, which will launch on July 21st and is operated by Viacom International Media Networks, is the brand new free-to-air UK destination offering premium scripted drama, high quality comedy and movies featuring some of the brightest stars.
The wide ranging portfolio includes the seventh season of Suits, Marvel’s Agent Carter, fantasy dramaHeroes Reborn, the Emmy Award-winning comedyWill & Grace, fantasy drama Sleepy Hollow and more.
Bouchier said: “Paramount is home to some of the biggest hit TV shows from the US such as Suits and Designated Survivor and we are proud to be the only Pay TV provider that will be screening the channel in high-definition to our customers.”
Vice TV will also join the Virgin TV platform from July 21st. CJ Fahey, General Manager, Vice TV & Studios, EMEA, commented: “2018 has already been an exciting year for VICE in the UK, as we continue in our commitment to deliver our youth-focused, original content to audiences everywhere. We are looking forward to working in partnership with Virgin Media in bringing our content to their customers and we are delighted to be able to showcase our programming to a host of new viewers.”