Spike TV Coming to Freeview

VisionmanVisionman Member, Super User Posts: 10,303 ✭✭✭
edited 6 March 2017, 10:48PM in News
Spike TV is coming to Freeview and launches on 15th April.
I'm now happy with the disagree icon, because its gone.

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  • VisionmanVisionman Member, Super User Posts: 10,303 ✭✭✭
    edited 26 February 2017, 2:39PM
    To add to the above it will premier for the first time ever the full series of Breaking Bad on DTT. It will also be the first UK channel to show the first viewing of series five of The Walking Dead - ahead of Channel 5. 

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32068979

    http://advanced-television.com/2015/03/26/spike-uk-adds-walking-dead-sons-of-anarchy/
    I'm now happy with the disagree icon, because its gone.
  • redchizredchiz Member, Super User Posts: 5,475 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 3:05PM
    Just to supplement that information: VIVA will cease transmitting on channel 21; 5 USA will move from channel 31 to 21; Spike will take up the vacated slot on channel 31.
  • Paul MeehanPaul Meehan Member Posts: 2
    edited 6 March 2017, 10:48PM
    So  will there be catch up available under the Demand 5 player ?
  • redchizredchiz Member, Super User Posts: 5,475 ✭✭✭
    edited 20 December 2016, 1:57PM

    So  will there be catch up available under the Demand 5 player ?

    Here you go
  • RoyRoy Member, Super User Posts: 17,794 ✭✭✭
    edited 7 December 2016, 8:39AM

    So  will there be catch up available under the Demand 5 player ?

    Or get someone from YouView to nip upstairs and ask :-)
    ‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful’ Wm Morris
  • redchizredchiz Member, Super User Posts: 5,475 ✭✭✭
    edited 20 December 2016, 1:57PM

    So  will there be catch up available under the Demand 5 player ?

    Oh yeah, good point, they're in the same building aren't they?   Smiley

    Mind you, I reckon if you did "nip upstairs" in this gaff you might be gone for some time...

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  • zulu17zulu17 Member, Super User Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭
    edited 6 March 2017, 10:48PM
    Appears some Spike shows will be on Demand 5

    eg

    The complete series of Breaking Bad will be available on Demand 5. Each episode will be available after it has been broadcast on Spike for the first time.

    We make episodes available on Demand 5 for the maximum number of days we're allowed to provide it. This varies according to our rights agreement and depends on the way you access Demand 5.

    Please note: Breaking Bad is not available on Demand 5 on the following platforms and devices:

    • EE
    • Amazon Fire TV
    • Virgin Media
    • Sky Go
    • Sky Catch Up
    • BT Vision
    • Roku
    https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884361-Will-Spike-shows-be-available-on-Demand-5-

    https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884621-Can-I-watch-Breaking-Bad-on-Demand-5-
    • Mike70Mike70 Member Posts: 43 ✭✭
      edited 6 March 2017, 10:48PM
      It's just gone 7am & I've retuned my BT Youview box but Spike didn't appear! I wanted to set Breaking Bad to record but looks like it won't happen.
    • scottscott Member, Super User Posts: 2,134 ✭✭✭
      edited 29 November 2016, 11:48AM
      Mike10 said:

      It's just gone 7am & I've retuned my BT Youview box but Spike didn't appear! I wanted to set Breaking Bad to record but looks like it won't happen.

      According to A516 it is an 8pm launch today.

      a516digitala516digital52 mins52 minutes ago

      Spike launches on ch31 (8pm launch) C4+1 HD moves to ch109 4seven HD moves to ch110 Changes will happen later today, retune later this p.m.

    • Mike70Mike70 Member Posts: 43 ✭✭
      edited 10 December 2016, 5:15PM
      Mike10 said:

      It's just gone 7am & I've retuned my BT Youview box but Spike didn't appear! I wanted to set Breaking Bad to record but looks like it won't happen.

      Thanks Scott.
    • zulu17zulu17 Member, Super User Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭
      edited 14 December 2016, 10:35PM
      Mike10 said:

      It's just gone 7am & I've retuned my BT Youview box but Spike didn't appear! I wanted to set Breaking Bad to record but looks like it won't happen.

      According to
      http://www.channel5.com/channels/spike
      Programs are listed to be broadcast from 7pm
    • SanjSanj Member Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭✭✭
      edited 21 December 2016, 7:57PM
      Mike10 said:

      It's just gone 7am & I've retuned my BT Youview box but Spike didn't appear! I wanted to set Breaking Bad to record but looks like it won't happen.

      Hi guys - Just to let you know, your YouView boxes will pick up Spike automatically, so you won't need to re-tune when it's made available. For more information on when Spike will launch keep an eye on their website (Thanks zulu17).

      Information can also be found on their Facebook & Twitter pages. 
    • alal Member, Super User Posts: 1,341 ✭✭✭
      edited 8 December 2016, 12:01PM
      Mike10 said:

      It's just gone 7am & I've retuned my BT Youview box but Spike didn't appear! I wanted to set Breaking Bad to record but looks like it won't happen.

      It's on now on in London if anyone fancies watching the previews.
    • RoyRoy Member, Super User Posts: 17,794 ✭✭✭
      edited 7 December 2016, 8:39AM
      zulu17 said:

      Appears some Spike shows will be on Demand 5

      eg

      The complete series of Breaking Bad will be available on Demand 5. Each episode will be available after it has been broadcast on Spike for the first time.

      We make episodes available on Demand 5 for the maximum number of days we're allowed to provide it. This varies according to our rights agreement and depends on the way you access Demand 5.

      Please note: Breaking Bad is not available on Demand 5 on the following platforms and devices:

      • EE
      • Amazon Fire TV
      • Virgin Media
      • Sky Go
      • Sky Catch Up
      • BT Vision
      • Roku
      https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884361-Will-Spike-shows-be-available-on-Demand-5-

      https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884621-Can-I-watch-Breaking-Bad-on-Demand-5-
        Weird set of restrictions. Glad YouView, Apple TV and my Sony Bluray players are not listed there.

        Though that might have something to do with Apple TV having no UK catchup players at all.... :-(
        ‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful’ Wm Morris
      • RoyRoy Member, Super User Posts: 17,794 ✭✭✭
        edited 7 December 2016, 8:39AM
        Mike10 said:

        It's just gone 7am & I've retuned my BT Youview box but Spike didn't appear! I wanted to set Breaking Bad to record but looks like it won't happen.

        On in sunny Cheltenham also. But my Samsung TV still thought 31 was 5 USA, and that's what it was showing.

        YouView boxes are a good bit niftier than many other tuneable devices at spotting when channels change, aren't they?
        ‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful’ Wm Morris
      • Michael GMichael G Member Posts: 876
        edited 21 December 2016, 12:29PM
        zulu17 said:

        Appears some Spike shows will be on Demand 5

        eg

        The complete series of Breaking Bad will be available on Demand 5. Each episode will be available after it has been broadcast on Spike for the first time.

        We make episodes available on Demand 5 for the maximum number of days we're allowed to provide it. This varies according to our rights agreement and depends on the way you access Demand 5.

        Please note: Breaking Bad is not available on Demand 5 on the following platforms and devices:

        • EE
        • Amazon Fire TV
        • Virgin Media
        • Sky Go
        • Sky Catch Up
        • BT Vision
        • Roku
        https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884361-Will-Spike-shows-be-available-on-Demand-5-

        https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884621-Can-I-watch-Breaking-Bad-on-Demand-5-
          Ha Roy, you spotted the flaw then? I'm teasing, as you know :-)

          No chromecast listed either, but they've probably never heard of it ;-)

          There appears to be no Spike app yet, so (if it worked at all) I'd be mirroring or browser casting. And I'm about to do neither. We saw BB on Netflix. 1080p and DD+ 5.1 :-)

          The show is right up there as one of our all time favourites, probably a 3 way winner along with The Sopranos, and Peaky Blinders.

          There's a theme of illegality there, likely a kick against my previous strictly law abiding life as an insurance chappie.

          Even in SD/stereo, BB is a must watch.

          Edit: No browser streaming anyway, unless I've missed something.
        • RoyRoy Member, Super User Posts: 17,794 ✭✭✭
          edited 7 December 2016, 8:39AM
          zulu17 said:

          Appears some Spike shows will be on Demand 5

          eg

          The complete series of Breaking Bad will be available on Demand 5. Each episode will be available after it has been broadcast on Spike for the first time.

          We make episodes available on Demand 5 for the maximum number of days we're allowed to provide it. This varies according to our rights agreement and depends on the way you access Demand 5.

          Please note: Breaking Bad is not available on Demand 5 on the following platforms and devices:

          • EE
          • Amazon Fire TV
          • Virgin Media
          • Sky Go
          • Sky Catch Up
          • BT Vision
          • Roku
          https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884361-Will-Spike-shows-be-available-on-Demand-5-

          https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884621-Can-I-watch-Breaking-Bad-on-Demand-5-
            Spike stuff on demand, if it is anywhere, will be on Demand 5; it does not have its own app.

            BB is just brilliant; have you got the companion interactive 'Alchemy' book from the iTunes Store? Like crystal meth, you can have a free taster, though the full experience is chargeable :-)

            image
            ‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful’ Wm Morris
          • Michael GMichael G Member Posts: 876
            edited 21 December 2016, 12:29PM
            zulu17 said:

            Appears some Spike shows will be on Demand 5

            eg

            The complete series of Breaking Bad will be available on Demand 5. Each episode will be available after it has been broadcast on Spike for the first time.

            We make episodes available on Demand 5 for the maximum number of days we're allowed to provide it. This varies according to our rights agreement and depends on the way you access Demand 5.

            Please note: Breaking Bad is not available on Demand 5 on the following platforms and devices:

            • EE
            • Amazon Fire TV
            • Virgin Media
            • Sky Go
            • Sky Catch Up
            • BT Vision
            • Roku
            https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884361-Will-Spike-shows-be-available-on-Demand-5-

            https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884621-Can-I-watch-Breaking-Bad-on-Demand-5-
              Yo beeatch. iTunes? What up with that?

              I'm a Google Play man. You know this ;-)
            • RoyRoy Member, Super User Posts: 17,794 ✭✭✭
              edited 7 December 2016, 8:39AM
              zulu17 said:

              Appears some Spike shows will be on Demand 5

              eg

              The complete series of Breaking Bad will be available on Demand 5. Each episode will be available after it has been broadcast on Spike for the first time.

              We make episodes available on Demand 5 for the maximum number of days we're allowed to provide it. This varies according to our rights agreement and depends on the way you access Demand 5.

              Please note: Breaking Bad is not available on Demand 5 on the following platforms and devices:

              • EE
              • Amazon Fire TV
              • Virgin Media
              • Sky Go
              • Sky Catch Up
              • BT Vision
              • Roku
              https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884361-Will-Spike-shows-be-available-on-Demand-5-

              https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884621-Can-I-watch-Breaking-Bad-on-Demand-5-
                I love to see you Fandroids with your noses pressed up against the iOS window, forever able to look but not touch :-)
                ‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful’ Wm Morris
              • Michael GMichael G Member Posts: 876
                edited 21 December 2016, 12:29PM
                zulu17 said:

                Appears some Spike shows will be on Demand 5

                eg

                The complete series of Breaking Bad will be available on Demand 5. Each episode will be available after it has been broadcast on Spike for the first time.

                We make episodes available on Demand 5 for the maximum number of days we're allowed to provide it. This varies according to our rights agreement and depends on the way you access Demand 5.

                Please note: Breaking Bad is not available on Demand 5 on the following platforms and devices:

                • EE
                • Amazon Fire TV
                • Virgin Media
                • Sky Go
                • Sky Catch Up
                • BT Vision
                • Roku
                https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884361-Will-Spike-shows-be-available-on-Demand-5-

                https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884621-Can-I-watch-Breaking-Bad-on-Demand-5-
                  Ha ha. New phone next month. Umm. Stick with Nexus, or go S6 Edge, or M9? 

                  So much choice.

                  But I'll 'fess up. You're right Roy. I'll be first in the queue for one of these:

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                • RoyRoy Member, Super User Posts: 17,794 ✭✭✭
                  edited 7 December 2016, 8:39AM
                  zulu17 said:

                  Appears some Spike shows will be on Demand 5

                  eg

                  The complete series of Breaking Bad will be available on Demand 5. Each episode will be available after it has been broadcast on Spike for the first time.

                  We make episodes available on Demand 5 for the maximum number of days we're allowed to provide it. This varies according to our rights agreement and depends on the way you access Demand 5.

                  Please note: Breaking Bad is not available on Demand 5 on the following platforms and devices:

                  • EE
                  • Amazon Fire TV
                  • Virgin Media
                  • Sky Go
                  • Sky Catch Up
                  • BT Vision
                  • Roku
                  https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884361-Will-Spike-shows-be-available-on-Demand-5-

                  https://help.channel5.com/hc/en-gb/articles/202884621-Can-I-watch-Breaking-Bad-on-Demand-5-
                    Ah, but you also need an iPhone to unlock its full potential....

                    And I can't see the YouView app EPG being terribly readable on it ;-)
                    ‘Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful’ Wm Morris
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