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Virgin TV viewers unlock 14 channels with 'fantastic mix of much-loved dramas' at no extra cost

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July 3, 2026

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Virgin TV viewers unlock 14 channels with 'fantastic mix of much-loved dramas' at no extra cost

Virgin Media customers are being treated to a freebie this month – access to 14 premium Asian Mela channels without paying a penny extra.These channels normally come as part of a paywalled bundle, which sets subscribers back £12 each month. But now you'll have access to more of the latest dramas, comedy, and reality TV shows and movies. The offer comes in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month.A spokesperson at Virgin Media O2 said: South Asian Heritage Month is a meaningful time for families and communities to come together, and we're proud to help our customers celebrate by offering access to 14 premium Asian TV channels at no extra cost. With a fantastic mix of much-loved dramas, entertainment shows and blockbuster films, there's something for everyone to enjoy throughout the month.Upgrade to Virgin Media's entertainment bundleVirgin Media's entertainment bundle lets you unlock download speeds of 362Mbps, well-suited for a large household with over 10 connected devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and gaming consoles. Not only do you get over 200 channels and access to the new channels as mentioned above, but you'll also be treated to a Netflix subscription worth £5.99, tooThe channels will appear automatically on customers' set-top boxes, so there are no additional settings or sign-ups required.Here's a full rundown of channels included: Utsav Gold HD (801) Utsav Bharat (802) Utsav Plus HD (803) Sony TV HD (805) Sony Max HD (806) Sony Max 2 (808) Zee TV HD (809) Zee Cinema HD (810) Zee Punjabi HD (811) B4U Movies (815) Colors Gujarati (825) Colors HD (826) Colors Rishtey (827) Colors Cineplex (828)Drama fans can tuck into shows like O Humnava Tum Dena Sath Mera and Anupama on Utsav Plus HD, while Zee TV HD brings Tumm Se Tumm Tak and Vasudha to screens.Reality television lovers are well catered for too, with the adventure show Khatron Ke Khiladi airing on Colors HD.Sony TV HD is meant to be packed with family favourites, including India's Best Dancer, Indian Idol, and the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, plus the political drama Maharani.Aamir Khan fans can celebrate 25 years of his biggest hits, with blockbusters like Dangal on Utsav Gold HD, plus Lagaan and Sitaare Zameen Par on Sony Max HD.Shah Rukh Khan devotees can enjoy Date With SRK and a special season of his films on Zee Cinema HDThe channels remain available for free until July 31.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSStill using Windows 10? Microsoft extends security updates until 2027WhatsApp's new privacy update will let you hide your phone number — how to enable'Shameful' Amazon change could leave millions of Kindle owners unable to download booksEnd of one of UK's biggest mobile networks confirmed — what you need to knowVirgin Media is continuously updating and adding new things to watch. They recently treated viewers to two new channels as part of their FAST channel offerings. Known as Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television, this category is one of the fastest growing in British telly, with the likes of Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, and Tubi, offering vast catalogues at no cost.They join the existing 37 streaming channels available already, which include UTransport, British Screen Classics, Inside Crime, and more. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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