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The Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Two channels are brought BACK to Virgin Media today after vanishing from TVs – there are Sky Sports changes coming too
VIRGIN Media customers are seeing the return of two popular channels to their TV guides today – after both mysteriously disappeared from screens. The two channels had briefly vanished from the Virgin Media EPG (electronic programme guide), leaving some viewers bemused. 1 But they've now made a comeback – and have even had a bit of a revamp. Sky Cinema Epic Worlds HD has been renamed to to Sky Hits HD, while Sky Superman is now rebranded as Sky Sci-Fi/Horror HD. Viewers can access Sky Hits by using the code 303 on both satellite and glass/stream. Sky ScFi/Horror HD has launched to EPG number 311 on both satellite and Sky Glass /Stream. Virgin Media customers can find Sky Hits on channel 318 and Sky Sci-Fi/Horror HD on channel 412. Both are back free of charge and available to watch immediately. There's no need to update your box or do anything manually – the channels should appear automatically as part of a wider refresh. Sports fans should also be aware that on Friday July 1 Sky Sports Action (Satellite 408/865 - Glass/Stream 408) will temporarily change its name to SkySp Lions/SkySp Lions HD. These changes follow similar updates on Sky, which recently reshuffled parts of its entertainment and movie offerings. As part of the shake-up, Sky has scrapped several themed channels, including Sky Blockbusters, Sky Pitch Perfect, and Sky Family. How to Unlock New Free Sky Sports Channels on Your TV Today These have now been replaced by Sky Hits, Sky Comedy, and Sky Fantasy – with fresh line-ups of movies and shows. Other Sky changes There have been a range of Sky changes over the last couple of weeks. On Friday July 4 Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) temporarily changed its name to JurassicWorld / JurassicWrldHD. On Saturday, July 5, Sky Sci-Fi & Horror (Satellite 311 - Sky Glass/Stream 311) also underwent a temporary name change, and will now be called SkySupermanHD. Sky Jurassic World (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) was renamed Sky Action / Sky Action HD on Monday July 7, reverting back from a temporary name change. New channels As well as the name changes, Sky also launched 11 new channels on July 1. However, the new channels will all only be available on Sky Glass /stream. If you key in 1001 into your Sky remote, you will now be taken to Sky Sports Classics. Number 1002 will take you to Sky Sports Vault, while 1003 will take you to Sky Sports Stories. If you press 1004 on your remote, you will be taken to Pick, and if you click on channel 1005, you will be able to watch Emergency 24/7. Sky Artist Of The Year can now be found on channel number 1006, and 1007 will take you to NBC News NOW. Sports fans will be able to watch the Billiards channel on number 1021, whilst food fans can tune in to the Great British Menu channel on 1023. A channel dedicated to the iconic Homes Under The Hammer can now be found on channel 1023, while Crime and Justice has launched on 1024.
Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Crime thriller has 'Tom Hardy's best performance in years'
The film was also compared to a Scorsese classic A 'gripping' crime thriller is said to have 'Tom Hardy's best on screen performance in years.' That seems to be a significant claim for an actor who has impressed audiences with roles in film and television. Over the last decade, he has appeared the Kray twins in Legend, along with roles in The Revenant, Dunkirk and more recently with a main role in the series Mob Land. However, perhaps some believe his part in the lesser well received Venom trilogy may have caused audiences to forget what he is capable of. A title that may have served as a recent reminder was 2024's The Bikeriders. Hardy was part of an all-star cast for the film. He appeared opposite the likes of Elvis star Austin Butler and Killing Eve's Jodie Comer. Also featuring were The Walking Dead star's Norman Reedus and Man of Steel's Michael Shannon. Set in the 1960s, the film's story is told over the course of a decade. It follows a Midwestern motorcycle club which evolves from a gathering place for local outsiders to a sinister gang, threatening the original group's way of life. Hardy plays the leader of this gang, Butler his young protégé and Comer his wife. While the film is a fictional story, writer and director Jeff Nichols was inspired by the book of the same name by photographer Danny Lyon, which chronicled pictures of an actual bike gang. A critic writing for Collider, looking back on the film, claims that it is "Tom Hardy's best on screen performance in years." They go on to say: "Not only was it a blessing to see Hardy work with such a rich cast and visionary director again, but he also gave perhaps his most revelatory performance since breaking out with American audiences in Inception. On the surface, Hardy could play the leader of a bike gang in his sleep, as the actor is known for his brutish tough guys." They weren't the only ones as the film managed a rating of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes with most reviewers praising the central performances of Hardy, Butler and Comer in particular. Thankfully for film lovers in the UK who have yet to see for themselves, they can catch up by streaming the film on Sky Cinema or NOW with a movies pass. Many fans were in agreement on Hardy's role in the film with one posting online: "Tom Hardy shines and gives a Marlon Brando-esque performance that made me enjoy every scene he was in." Sharing a similar view, another added: "The Bikeriders is an electrifying journey into the heart of 1960s biker culture! Jeff Nichols masterfully captures the gritty essence of an outlaw motorcycle club's evolution from a band of misfits to a formidable crime syndicate. Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy deliver powerhouse performances, breathing life into complex characters that stay with you long after the credits roll." Meanwhile someone else said: "Gripping, gritty and raw with stellar performances in a film that only Jeff Nichols could bring to vivid cinematic life." One person, compared it to one of the classic films by an acclaimed director. Clearly putting it against Goodfellas, they said: "I checked to see if Martin Scorsese directed it; he didn't. Jeff Nichols is certainly a Scorsese admirer. Great Film!" The Bikeriders is streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW.
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Full list of 7 Sky channels being replaced this month – exact codes to find 11 NEW ones on your TV including Sky Sports
SKY has revealed that a total of seven TV channels will be replaced this month, with 11 new channels to appear in the TV guide. The British broadcaster is undergoing a shake-up, to give its service a fresh look. 1 Sky channels being removed Last week, on Tuesday July 1st, India Today (Satellite 523), which broadcast Indian news and current affairs, closed permanently, meaning Sky 's nine million UK customers will no longer see it on their TV guide. Music India (Satellite 711 - Sky Glass/Stream 715) was also removed from Sky TVs on the same day. Sky channel name changes On Friday, July 4th Sky Cinema Action (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) temporarily changed its name to JurassicWorld / JurassicWrldHD. On Saturday, July 5th, Sky Sci-Fi & Horror (Satellite 311 - Sky Glass/Stream 311) also underwent a temporary name change, and will now be called SkySupermanHD. Sky Jurassic World (Satellite 307/851 - Sky Glass/Stream 307) was renamed Sky Action / Sky Action HD on Monday July 7th, reverting back from a temporary name change. And Sky Superman (Satellite 311 - Sky Glass/Stream 311) changed its name back to Sky ScFi/HorHD after a temporary name change. On Friday, July 11th, Sky Sci-Fi & Horror (Satellite 311 - Sky Glass/Stream 311) is set to temporarily change its name to SkySupermanHD. 11 new channels to launch As well as the name changes, Sky also launched 11 new channels on July 1st. However, the new channels will all only be available on Sky Glass/stream. If you key in 1001 into your Sky remote, you will now be taken to Sky Sports Classics. Discover new features on Sky TV that make it even easier to find favourite shows Number 1002 will take you to Sky Sports Vault, whilst 1003 will take you to Sky Sports Stories. If you press 1004 on your remote, you will be taken to Pick, and if you click on channel 1005, you will be able to watch Emergency 24/7. Sky Artist Of The Year can now be found on channel number 1006, and 1007 will take you to NBC News NOW. Sports fans will be able to watch the Billiards channel on number 1021, whilst food fans can tune in to the Great British Menu channel on 1023. A channel dedicated to the iconic Homes Under The Hammer can now be found on channel 1023, whilst Crime and Justice has launched on 1024. If you're looking for a new Sky deal, customers can get Sky Stream & Essential TV for just £15/month. What are Sky's early termination fees? SKY TV customers will incur an early termination fee if they choose to cancel their contract before the end of the agreed minimum term. The amount you're charged depends on: How long is left of your minimum term from the date your subscriptions end, calculated in days The days you have already been billed for in advance The products you subscribe to, the price you pay for them and when your subscriptions end For Sky TV, early termination charges range from £14.00 to £42.89 per month, depending on the specific package. For instance, if you cancel a standard Sky TV package priced at £33.82 per month with 12 months remaining on a 24-month contract, you would be required to pay the remaining 12 months' fees in one lump sum. This would result in a total early termination fee of £405.84.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sky is bringing back TWO channels tomorrow after they disappeared from TV guides – exact codes for return
SKY customers will be able to access two channels which disappeared from TV guides from tomorrow. The media giant is bringing back the channels free of charge - giving punters more entertainment to choose from. 1 The additions include Sky Jurassic World which has been renamed to to Sky Action. Another channel that's coming back on screens is Sky Superman which is now branded Sky ScFi/HorHD. Viewers can access Sky Action by using the code 307/851 on satellite and 307 on Sky Glass/Stream. Sky Superman has launched to EPG number 311 on both satellite and Sky Glass/Stream. MORE SKY CHANGES There are more changes on Sky this week - though these will only affect Sky Cinema subscribers. As part of regular refreshes, Sky Blockbusters, Sky Pitch Perfect and Sky Family are all disappearing. In their place will be Sky Hits, Sky Comedy and Sky Fantasy respectively. Punters can also flick on 11 more channels which include a range of content, including art, documentaries and sports. Punters won't need to do anything to gain access to the channels, as the update will be made automatically. The fresh add-ons include popular BBC show Homes Under The Hammer. How to Unlock New Free Sky Sports Channels on Your TV Today The auction television series launched to EPG number 1023, allowing viewers to enjoy the beloved daytime favourite. FREE SKY SPORTS CHANNEL BOOST It comes as three free Sky Sports channels were added to the TV guide this week. Viewers will now find Sky Sports Classics, Sky Sports Vault and Sky Sports Stories on the electronic programme guide on Sky Glass and Sky Stream. Sky Sports Classics is the destination for Sky Sports Premier League archives, such as Premier League Icons and Premier League Legends. Sky Sports Vault is home to archive darts, EFL and boxing content including 30 Years of The PDC World Darts Championship and Fight Night. Sky Q users, you can find them in the Xumo app instead.
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
List of easy-to-miss Sky TV perks saving you £390 a year – including free cinema trips and £20 movie voucher
FANCY saving £390 a year? Well Sky customers can do just that if they're savvy about claiming freebies. There are loads of easy-to-miss perks bundled in with your Sky TV membership that take seconds to claim – and we've picked out five of the best. 6 FREE SKY STORE MOVIE Your first port of call as a Sky customers should be the VIP scheme. It's totally free to join – you just need to download the Sky app and then head into the VIP section. Sign up and you'll get loads of rewards, offers, and opportunities to win prizes. But importantly, you'll get a free Sky Store movie download right off the bat. These can cost up to £20, so it's a decent freebie. You don't have to claim this right away – so you can wait for something better to turn up in the Sky Store if you prefer. Saving: Up to £20 If you're paying for Sky Cinema, you'll get loads of top movies on your telly. But you may not have realised that you also get free tickets to an actual cinema too. Every single month, you can claim a pair of tickets to see a movie at Vue cinemas without paying a penny extra. How to Unlock New Free Sky Sports Channels on Your TV Today You just need to go into the MySky app, head into Sky VIP, and then tap on Your Vue Tickets. You'll be able to claim two codes, which you can then redeem at Vue cinemas. The catch is that you can only use these tickets once a month, and only between Sunday and Thursday. You're also only able to use them for Regular, Saver, and Super Saver seat types – so no posh recliner chairs here. 6 A ticket at Vue normally costs somewhere in the region of £6 to £8, so this is a great freebie. Yearly Saving: £192 (2 x 12 tickets) FREE NETFLIX MEMBERSHIP One of the best perks about being a Sky TV customer is the free Netflix subscription. Loads of Sky packages include Netflix as standard. 6 So if you've got a Sky Ultimate TV, Sky Glass, or Sky Stream package, you're eligible to claim Netflix Standard with Ads. This Netflix plan normally costs £5.99 a month – that's £71.88 ever year. The only catch to watch out for here is that you'll have to sit through ads. But if you want to upgrade to an ad-free Netflix plan, you'll only pay the difference – and still get your free portion. NETFLIX 2025 PRICING Here's what you're now paying (and what you get)... Netflix Standard with Ads Price: £5.99 (up £1 from £4.99) Ad-supported, all but a few movies and TV shows available, unlimited mobile games Watch on 2 supported devices at a time Watch in 1080p (Full HD) Download on 2 supported devices at a time Netflix Standard Price: £12.99 (Up £2 from £10.99) Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games Watch on 2 supported devices at a time Watch in 1080p (Full HD) Download on 2 supported devices at a time Option to add 1 extra member who doesn't live with you Netflix Premium Price: £18.99 (Up £1 from £17.99) Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games Watch on 4 supported devices at a time Watch in 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR Download on 6 supported devices at a time Option to add up to 2 extra members who don't live with you Netflix spatial audio Picture Credit: Netflix Just link your Netflix account on Sky and you'll be all sorted. Yearly Saving: £71.88 FREE DISCOVERY+ MEMBERSHIP If you have a Sky Q, Sky Glass, or Sky Stream plan, you'll Discovery+ at no extra cost. It's a popular TV streaming service with loads of reality TV, science content, and food shows. 6 The free membership you get with Sky is the Discovery+ Basic option. You'd usually have to pay £3.99 a month for this, so it's a yearly saving of £47.88. Just go to the Discovery+ app on your Sky telly, choose your subscription, and then activate it. Yearly Saving: £47.88 FREE PARAMOUNT+ MEMBERSHIP 6 Similarly, if you have a Sky Cinema subscription, you'll also get Paramount+ for free. That's another streaming service packed with hit shows and movies. Usually Paramount+ Basic (with ads) would cost £4.99 a month. So this works out at a saving of £59.88 per year. To get your free subscription, just go to the Paramount+ app on your Sky TV or box, choose a subscription, and follow the steps to activate the discount.
