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Virgin Media Restores Sky Hits HD and Sky Sci-Fi/Horror HD via EPG Refresh

A network-wide programme guide refresh automatically brought back Sky Hits HD, Sky Sci-Fi/Horror HD to Virgin Media customers.

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Overview

  • Sky Hits HD (channel 318) and Sky Sci-Fi/Horror HD (channel 412) reappeared on Virgin Media’s electronic programme guide on July 14 without any user intervention
  • Both channels were renamed earlier this month from Sky Cinema Epic Worlds HD and Sky Superman as part of Sky’s broader themed channel overhaul
  • Viewers can still access the services on satellite and Sky Glass/Stream using codes 303 for Sky Hits and 311 for Sky Sci-Fi/Horror HD
  • Sky Sports Action remains temporarily rebranded as SkySp Lions/SkySp Lions HD for the duration of the British & Irish Lions tour
  • Sky’s recent shake-up also saw legacy genre channels like Sky Blockbusters, Sky Pitch Perfect and Sky Family replaced by new offerings including Sky Comedy and Sky Fantasy