How to watch TV, movies and sport in Ultra HD this autumn

TV has evolved since the static and fuzz of yesteryear. That was an era when dads across the country performed their own form of service and repairs anytime the picture went squiffy (which was always). They would hit the box in the faint hope it would fix the issue. For anyone who didn’t experience that epoch, spoiler alert: it didn’t.

Nowadays, we’re used to crisper pictures that don’t need interventions from irate fathers. With Virgin Media TV, we go one step further with a fantastic range of content in dazzling Ultra HD, which starts with Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999), the UK’s first and only dedicated 4K Ultra HD entertainment channel.

But we don’t stop there when it comes to shows, movies, box sets, documentaries or sport, including hundreds of new box sets and movies from Sky and crystal-clear sport on TNT Sports Ultimate and Sky Sports UHD, for customers who subscribe.

Whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll find it in Ultra HD with Virgin Media TV. Here are just some of the highlights to get stuck into this autumn:

Every month, the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel brings you superb drama series, films, comedies, concerts, documentaries and more in stunning, pixel-perfect UHD.

It’s also advert-free, meaning uninterrupted viewing every evening, and it’s available to all our TV customers with a Mix, Maxit, MegaTV or Essential Entertainment package, alongside a compatible TV and our Virgin TV V6 box (powered by TiVo®), Virgin TV 360 or Stream box. Go to CH 175 or CH 999 to start watching.

Showing on the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel this autumn:

Hanna
Monday 1 September, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

The story about the teenage assassin (Esme Creed-Miles) continues in season 2 with Hanna on a collision course with Ultrax, a CIA programme training killers like her.

Deepwater Horizon
Saturday 6 September, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Starring Mark Wahlberg and Kurt Russell, this movie honours the brave men and women and their heroism during one of the world’s largest man-made disasters.

Hacksaw Ridge
Sunday 7 September, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

The true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), who, during the bloodiest battle of the Second World War in Okinawa, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun.

Go Gently
Monday 8 September, 8.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Bonnie Wright and Pattie Gonia embark on a journey of discovery as they travel a scenic road trip from LA to Portland to learn about eco-friendly ways to live.

Realm Of The Rattlesnake
Thursday 11 September, 8.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Rattlesnakes are lightning fast, and their strikes are a thing to behold. All the action is captured in striking detail using high-speed cameras.

American Assassin
Saturday 20 September, 9.30pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

A young CIA black ops recruit helps a Cold War veteran to stop the detonation of a rogue nuclear weapon. Dylan O’Brien and Michael Keaton star.

Ender’s Game
Sunday 21 September, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

A brilliant young strategist (Asa Butterfield) is recruited to lead the fight against a genocidal alien race. Harrison Ford and Hailee Steinfeld also star.

There’s even more TV to experience in diamond clear 4K Ultra HD on Virgin Media TV, with hundreds of new box sets and movies from Sky.

There are more than 1,000 episodes of your favourite Sky TV shows available in UHD and in on demand. Plus, with Sky Cinema UHD, watch hundreds of movies whenever you want. Both are available with our V6, 360 or Stream boxes, depending on your package, bundle or subscriptions.

Showing on Sky Entertainment UHD this autumn:

Atomic
Stream season 1 from Thursday 28 August in On Demand > Sky Showcase

A high-stakes thriller about two unlikely outlaws on the run with uranium. Alfie Allen (SAS: Rogue Heroes) and Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery) star.

The Paper
Stream season 1 from Thursday 25 September in On Demand > Sky Max

What comes after The Office? Meet the team at a historic but declining Midwestern newspaper in this follow-up/spin-off mockumentary.

Brassic
Stream season 7 from Thursday 25 September in On Demand > Sky Max. Seasons 1-6 also available now

Joseph Gilgun, Michelle Keegan and Ryan Sampson all return for Brassic’s final series as the gang bow out with one last batch of capers and chaos.

Game Of Thrones

Stream seasons 1-8 now in On Demand > Sky Showcase

Watch all 73 episodes and all eight seasons of the all-conquering Game Of Thrones, based on the celebrated fantasy book series by George R. R. Martin.

The Gilded Age
Stream season 3 from Wednesday 10 September in On Demand > Sky Showcase. Seasons 1-2 also available now

Downton Abbey scribe Julian Fellowes does for New York City high society what he did for the English gentry. Don’t miss the epic third season.

Showing on Sky Cinema UHD this autumn:

Nosferatu
Available from Friday 12 September in Sky Cinema on demand. Cert 15

In the lead up to Halloween, don’t miss this acclaimed gothic vampire horror starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult and Bill Skarsgård. Robert Eggers directs.

Wicked
Available now in Sky Cinema on demand. Cert PG

With Wicked: For Good hitting cinemas in November, catch up on the first part of the musical extravaganza starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Watch a range of live sport in spectacular Ultra HD on Sky Sports, including the Premier League, Formula 1, cricket and so much more.

With picture quality so clear, it’ll feel like you’re in the stands or on the grid. All Virgin TV customers with our V6, 360 or Steam boxes can add Sky Sports Main Event UHD (CH 532), Sky Sports F1® UHD (CH 533), Sky Sports UHD (CH 534) and Sky Sports UHD 2 (CH 535) for £7 extra per month.

Showing on Sky Sports UHD this autumn:

Manchester City v Manchester United
Sunday 14 September, 1pm, Sky Sports Main Event UHD (CH 532)
The first Manchester derby of the season sees two clubs that have spent big this summer. The stage is set for one of those new signings to become a local hero.

Manchester United v Chelsea
Saturday 20 September, 5pm, Sky Sports Main Event UHD (CH 532)

United see out the second of two tough games against the team recently crowned the best in the world. Can Ruben Amorim succeed where European champions PSG failed?

Arsenal v Manchester City
Sunday 21 September, 4pm, Sky Sports Main Event UHD (CH 532)

One of the fixtures of the season. If Arsenal have any hopes of finally bagging a league title under Mikel Arteta, they need to beat the side they normally finish behind.

Newcastle United v Arsenal
Sunday 28 September, 4pm, Sky Sports Main Event UHD (CH 532)

Eddie Howe’s start to the season doesn’t get any less calm as his side welcomes the Gunners to St James’ Park, days before his team returns to the Champions League.

Catch the biggest moments in incredible Ultra HD on TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525), including the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, Gallagher PREM Rugby, UFC, MotoGP and much more.

With razor-sharp detail and lifelike clarity, you’ll feel every kick, tackle and knockout as if you’re right there in the action. It’s available to all TNT Sports subscribers at no extra cost for customers with our V6, 360 or Stream box.

Showing on TNT Sports Ultimate this autumn:

UEFA Champions League: Matchday 1
Tuesday 16 September to Thursday 18 September, TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525)

The league stage gets underway. As of writing, we’re awaiting the draw to take place. But if it’s anything like last season, expect big games from the start.

UEFA Champions League: Matchday 2
Tuesday 30 September to Wednesday 1 October, TNT Sports Ultimate (CH 525)

What will we learn about the clubs in Matchday 2? Liverpool finished top while PSG finished 15th in last year’s table, and we all know how that turned out…

You’ll also be able to enjoy UHD programming on our wide range of streaming apps on Virgin TV, with subscription apps like Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ and apps included as part of your TV package, like BBC iPlayer and YouTube.

So, whether you’re ready to binge the second part of Wednesday season 2 (out on Netflix on Wednesday 3 September) or the latest live-action adaptation of a beloved Disney animation with Lilo & Stitch (out on Disney+ on Wednesday 3 September), you’ll find more shows and movies than ever before in Ultra HD.

Please note, if you watch TV on our TiVo® box, you will not be able to access Ultra HD programming. But it’s super-simple to upgrade to our latest Virgin TV box by contacting us on 0345 454 1111 (or call 150 from a Virgin Media phone). To upgrade your TV package online click here.

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