What to watch in ultra HD this February

Ready for a month of great telly like you’ve never seen before? Then read on to discover some of the ultra HD highlights coming up on the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel (CH 175/999) throughout February, which this month includes superb performances from some of the world’s best live bands and eye-opening documentary series that’ll show you the world in a whole new way.

Every month Virgin TV Ultra HD brings you superb drama series, films, documentaries and more in stunning, pixel-perfect UHD. And with Virgin TV 360, you can enjoy Virgin TV Ultra HD around the home thanks to our incredible multiroom experience.

But that’s not all: there’s even more great 4K entertainment to watch with Virgin TV, 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.

The Virgin TV Ultra HD channel is available to customers with a Mix, Maxit, MegaTV or Essential Entertainment package with a compatible television and our Virgin TV V6 box (powered by TiVo^®), Virgin TV 360 or Stream box. Simply go to CH 175 or CH 999 to start watching.

Please note, if you watch TV on our TiVo^® box, you will not be able to access the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel. 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). 

Read on to discover some of the ultra HD picks on Virgin TV this February.

Don’t worry about missing any of these when they’re on: new shows and films on the Virgin TV Ultra HD Channel are available in On Demand after their original broadcast, still in eye-popping ultra HD on compatible TVs. 

Sunday 2 February, 10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

They’ve transcended their boy band beginnings to become one of the most enduringly successful pop groups ever – and this live performance showcases Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald at their best as they perform in the round at London’s O2 Arena. The two-hour show includes hits like “Back For Good”, “Pray” and “Rule The World”, as well as eye-boggling light displays, a water show, circus-style acrobatics and a carousel of dancers – all looking spectacular in crystal-clear ultra HD.

From Tuesday 4 February, 7.20pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

The North Sea is a bounteous and diverse habitat that sustains all kinds of marine life, from giant sharks to tiny shore crabs. Film-maker Thomas Behrend’s groundbreaking docuseries uses innovative drone and underwater camera technology to provide an intimate insight into the lives of rare sea creatures, including a baby catshark in a Norwegian fjord, the return of seahorses to the coast of Normandy and the lives of grey seals on the Shetland Island. 

From Friday 7 February, 8.05pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

See Britain as you’ve never it before in this series that examines the nation’s history and heritage, filmed from above in glorious 4K. From ancient castles to idyllic landscapes, from the spiritual side to the industrial, these images tell the unique story of Britain’s people, buildings and beliefs over eight fascinating episodes.  

Sunday 9 February, 10pm + Friday 14 February, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Winehouse’s second album, 2006’s Back To Black, made the beehived singer a global star, selling over 20 million copies. This film goes behind the scenes of this seminal record, with footage of sessions in Florida and New York as well as interviews with producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi and the musicians who worked with them – but Winehouse is the star, with the focus on her lyrics, influences and vocal talents. An eye-opening and, considering the well-publicised turmoil Winehouse experienced, emotional watch. 

Saturday 15, Tuesday 18 + Friday 21 February, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

This moving fact-based drama was one of the stops on Timothée Chalamet’s inexorable rise to movie stardom. He plays Nic Sheff, a troubled young man who clashes with his father David (Steve Carell) about the best way to deal with his problems. As the rift grows between them, they must both confront their own actions and beliefs. It’s based on a memoir co-written by the real-life father and son, and ultra HD serves to highlight the leads’ incredibly emotional performances. The trailer alone has us in bits. 

Sunday 16 February, 9pm + Thursday 20 February, 11pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

One of the great British rock bands take to the stage to perform classic hits from their decades of success. If you’ve never listened to “Smoke On The Water” while watching actual smoke drift over Lake Geneva, it’s time to rectify that. Ian Gillan’s voice still sounds incredible on the likes of “Highway Star” and “Perfect Strangers”, and of course, the pixel-perfect UHD visuals add to the spectacle – you really will feel like you’re there.

From Thursday 20 February, 8.05pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Visit the iconic Mont Saint-Michel in France, the floating Aragonese Castle built on a small tidal island off the Gulf of Naples, the medieval Riegersburg Castle on a dormant volcano in Austria and many more incredible structures, all filmed in super-sharp 4K from above. On this aerial journey across Europe, you’ll discover some of the most spectacular and renowned castles still standing, as well as the secrets and mysteries they hold.

Saturday 22, Tuesday 25 + Friday 28 February, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Absolutely not to be confused with recent superhero flick Madame Web, this endearingly silly French film starts with a Paris dinner party. Horrified at the prospect of dining as an unlucky 13, hostess Anne (Toni Collette) asks her maid Maria (Rossy de Palma) to pose as a rich Spanish guest. Problem solved – until Irish academic David (Michael Smiley) takes a shine to Maria. Will her true identity be revealed? A witty and complicated farce ensues, but the romance at its heart is a sweet one. Harvey Keitel plays Anne’s exasperated husband Bob.

Sunday 23 February, 9pm + Thursday 27 February, 10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

The historic, atmospheric surroundings of London’s venerable Royal Albert Hall form the backdrop for this exhilarating concert by a hugely successful rock band who’ve sold more than 50 million records. Even if you don’t think you’re a Heart fan, you probably know more songs than you think: “Crazy On You”, “Barracuda”, “These Dreams”, and of course the mighty “Alone”. Sisters Anne and Nancy Wilson, who founded the band in 1973, are still exuberant and entertaining performers, and accompaniment from the world-famous Royal Philharmonic makes it a truly special event. 

Simply go to CH 175 or CH 999 to access Virgin TV Ultra HD. Don’t have a 4K TV? Never fear, because you can also watch the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel through your HD TV. Lucky you!

Please note, if you watch TV on our TiVo^® box, you will not be able to access the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel. 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).