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Virgin Media offering free access to Sky channels

April 9, 2020 11.53 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Virgin Media says it will give all of its TV customers access to a range of Sky branded channels.

This includes Sky One and Sky Sports Mix, and the recently launched Sky Comedy and Sky Sports Mix.

1.4 million subscribers will benefit from the offer.

It will give subscribers to a range of shows that includes Hitmen, Bulletproof 2 (Sky One), Ballers, Curb your Enthusiasm (Sky Comedy), The Rookie and Grey’s Anatomy (Sky Witness) will all be available to watch.

The channels will be free from Good Friday (April 10) through until May 9.

Previously Virgin has given free access to a selection of entertainment and kids channels.

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Filed Under: Newsline, TV Edited: 9 April 2020 12:03

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About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on X @julianclover, or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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