On Demand and Catch Up
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On Demand & Catch Up
Say goodbye to the TV schedule. Virgin TV On Demand is all about giving you the power to watch what you want, when you want. And it couldn't be easier! Here we'll tell you all about On Demand, Catch Up, Box Sets and Apps.
On Demand
Want to watch the shows you love whenever you want, not when the TV Guide says you can? Virgin TV On Demand gives you the power. To get to the On Demand menu, press Home on your remote and navigate to the On Demand section.
Top Tips
Movies On Demand
Virgin Movies is the first place for Virgin Media customers to catch the latest blockbusters, with hundreds of films to choose from, many in HD and some the same time as the cinema. Simply press your Home button, select On Demand, and then Movies.
Music On Demand
Fancy taking advantage of the globally renowned music service VEVO whenever you like or have fun with friends or family over Karaoke? Find it by pressing your Home button, selecting On Demand, and then Music.
Catch Up
With Catch Up there’s no reason to miss an epic TV moment ever again. Catch up by looking through your TV Guide and finding shows with the Catch Up symbol. Give it a click and away you go.
Top Tips
Catch up on the past few days of TV
Missed last week’s EastEnders? Want to watch that documentary just one more time? With Virgin TV, you can! Press Home on your remote and choose Catch Up to get started.
Look out for the Catch Up symbol
Want to know which shows are catch up-able? You can watch any show that features the Catch Up symbol. It’s just a click away.
Box Sets
Feel like watching every episode of your favourite show, back to back? With Box Sets the dream becomes a reality! So grab some popcorn, draw the curtains, and settle down with some great TV Box Sets from Virgin Media.
Top Tips
Watch Netflix on Virgin Media
Catch all the latest and greatest shows with Netflix on your TV box. To get started, press Home on your remote, navigate to Apps & Games, and choose All Apps.
Big blockbusters with Virgin Movies
Feel like watching an epic blockbuster instead? Access Virgin Movies through your TV box to rent the latest movie releases. You can find it by pressing your Home button, selecting On Demand, and then Movies.
See exclusive shows
If you're a TV XL customer, you can watch exclusive shows like Ash vs The Evil Dead and the stunning US drama Kingdom on Box Sets. From the Home menu select On Demand, then Box Sets.
Apps
Apps are where it's at. Your TV box has a large selection of apps for you to choose from, including BBC iPlayer, YouTube, and Netflix. From the Home screen, select Apps & Games to see what's available then simply make your selection. App-solutely marvellous!
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All the apps you need
From BBC iPlayer to YouTube and everything in between, discover apps on the Apps & Games menu.
Watch YouTube on your telly
Looking for the latest Let’s Play series or viral video hit? With YouTube on your TV, you can see it all from your sofa. Nice. Find it under the Apps & Games menu.
Extra TV tips
What are Collections?
Collections help you discover box sets, seasonal selections, movies and TV shows from your favourite genres and actors. Find them under Collections in the Discover TV & Movies menu.
Pick of the Week
Find the events that really matter – hand-picked, constantly updated and all available on demand. Pick of the Week is available under the Discover TV & Movies menu.
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