Virgin TV viewers can now watch 2 new channels with 'more of the best entertainment' at no extra cost

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If you're a Virgin Media user, then you've just accessed two new channels for free

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Taylor Bushey

By Taylor Bushey, 


Published: 30/05/2026

- 08:21

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You can start streaming the new arrivals today

  • Virgin Media added two new channels to its set-top boxes for free
  • These are part of FAST channels, or Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television
  • It's one of the fastest-growing content categories across the UK
  • The new arrivals include 8 out of 10 Cats (Ch 250) and Pointless (Ch 251)

Virgin Media has added two new channels to your Virgin TV set-top box. Both new arrivals are ad-supported, providing an array of entertainment throughout the day at no extra cost.

Known as FAST channels, or 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.

In fact, Roku just added 22 of these new channels for users, meanwhile, Virgin Media rolled-out a trio of other new channels earlier this year. The latest arrivals from the telecom are:

  • 8 out of 10 Cats (Ch. 250): It features non-stop, around-the-clock broadcasts of the topical, opinion-poll-based comedy show hosted by Jimmy Carr
  • Pointless (Ch. 251): It showcases 24/7 broadcasts of the beloved trivia series hosted by Alexander Armstrong
Both are available to stream today directly from your set-top box.

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The new channels join the existing 37 streaming channels available already, which include U&Transport, British Screen Classics, Inside Crime, and more. Discussing the new arrivals, David Bouchier, Chief TV and Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “We are launching two brand new streaming channels to give our customers even more of the best entertainment from Virgin TV, at zero extra cost.

"With 8 out of 10 Cats and Pointless, comedy and quiz show lovers have their favourite content available on demand and 24/7. The channels join our growing FAST programming on Virgin TV, which ensures there really is something for every type of viewer to enjoy, any time of the day or night."

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS

The new channels can be found on the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and come as part of the company’s consistently evolving streaming channel offering. You can access this by following these steps:

  • Press the Guide button.
  • The full TV Guide/EPG will appear on screen, showing current and upcoming programmes.
  • Use:
    • Up/Down arrows to move through channels
    • Left/Right arrows to browse programmes and times
    • Channel +/- to jump pages
    • Fast Forward/Rewind to skip ahead or back by 2 hours
    • Skip Forward/Back to change days in the guide



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