How Do I Get the TV Guide on Virgin Media?
Access the TV guide through your remote by following these steps:
- Getting Started: Select the "Menu" button on your remote
- Finding TV Guide: Use the "Down" arrow button to navigate to the "TV Guide" section, then press "OK"
- Filtering Channels: Select among "All Channels View," "Single Channel View," or "Genre View"
- Adjusting the Timeline: Select "Adjust the Timeline" to change displayed timings by 30-minute increments
- Watching Your Chosen Channel: Navigate using arrow keys and press select/OK on your preferred channel
The "Genre View" displays channels within specific categories like entertainment or documentaries. "Adjust Timeline" lets you change the time and date of displayed content for future or past programming. "Single Channel View" shows only one channel at a time, reducing screen clutter.
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How Can I Access the Virgin Media Ireland TV Guide Online?
The online guide is available without login requirements. Search "Virgin Media TV Guide Ireland" in your browser to access virginmediatelevision.ie.
Features include:
- Click "TV Guide" to view all available channels
- Check upcoming shows within seven days
- Review programming from the previous week
- Select "Now on TV" to see current broadcasts with remaining runtime
- Navigate via sidebar for box sets, catch-up TV, and movies
What Shows Are Available to Virgin TV Customers?
Many channels displayed in the guide require specific subscription TV services from Virgin Media, Vodafone TV, Sky, or Eir TV. Basic packages list only 22 channels, while Virgin TV offers up to 132 channels total through various add-ons.
Virgin Media TV Full Channels List
| Channel Classification | Channels |
|---|---|
| Essentials | Virgin Media More, Virgin Media One HD, Virgin Media Two HD, Virgin Media Three HD, ITV3, ITV4, RTE One HD, RTE One +1, RTE 2 HD, TG4 HD, Channel 4, Channel 4 +1, BBC One HD, BBC Two, BBC Four, More, 4, More 4 +1, E4, E4 +1 |
| Entertainment | Alibi, Challenge, Quest Red, Comedy Central, Comedy Central +1, Comedy Central Extra, Dave, Film 4, Film 4 +1, Universal, Drama, Really, Syfy, Lifetime, QVC, Fox HD, Fox +1, W, E!, ftv.com, TLC, CBS, Drama, CBS Reality, CBS Action, Gold, Gold +1, Pick TV, Food Network, TCM, TCM +1, Quest Red, Fashion TV, TV5 Monde, Horror Channel |
| Kids | CBBC, Cbeebies, Cúla 4, TRTE, RTE Junior, Nickelodeon HD, Nick Toons, Nick Junior, Cartoonito, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoon Network +1, Nick Replay |
| Sky | Sky Max, Sky Two, Sky Witness, Sky Witness +1, Sky Sports News, Sky Arts, Sky News, Sky Sports Mix, Sky Showcase |
| News | BBC News, BBC World News, CNBC, Euronews, Bloomberg, Oireachtas, RTE News |
| Knowledge | Discovery Channel, Discovery Channel +1, DMAX, Discovery History, Discovery Science, Animal Planet, ID, History, H2, National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, Discovery Quest, Discovery Turbo |
| HD | Virgin Media One HD, Virgin Media Two HD, Virgin Media Three HD, BBC One HD, BBC Two HD, RTE One HD, RTE Two HD, Eurosport 1 HD, Eurosport 2 HD, Universal HD, SyFy HD, E4 HD, Film 4 HD, Channel 4 HD, TG4 HD, Discovery HD, Sky Sports Mix HD, Sky Sports News HD, Sky Max HD, Sky News HD, Sky Arts HD, Comedy Central HD, Nickelodeon HD, More 4 HD, History HD, Sky Crime HD, Sky Comedy HD, Sky Showcase HD, Sky Witness HD, FOX HD, National Geographic HD, Nat Geo Wild HD |
| Sport | At The Races, Eurosport 1, Eurosport 2 |
| Music | MTV Music, 4 Music, VH1, MTV Base, MTV Classic, MTV Hits, MTV Dance, MTV Rocks, BOX, Kiss, Heat, Magic, Smash Hits, Kerrang, MTV OMG, Box Hits, Box Upfront |
How Can I Upgrade My Virgin Media Channel Selection?
Users can expand their viewing through add-on packages, typically requiring a Virgin Media TV contract.
Virgin Media Player Add-Ons
| Package | Monthly Price |
|---|---|
| Sky Sports | €40 |
| Sky Sports HD | €45 |
| Sky Sports & Cinema | €49 |
| Sky Sports & Cinema HD | €54 |
| Sky Cinema | €10 |
| Sky Cinema HD | €12 |
| Racing TV | €26 |
| MUTV | €9 |
| ZEE TV | €9 |
| TV 360 Mini Box | €15 (Each) |
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What Shows Are Available to Non-Virgin TV Customers?
Without a Virgin Media TV bundle, access is restricted to standard Freeview channel selections. Non-subscribers can still access Virgin Media One, Two, and Three but cannot access additional Virgin Media-specific channels without purchasing additional packages.
A streamlined guide for non-subscribers is available at virginmediatelevision.ie/tv-guide.