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What to watch in Ultra HD this July

What to watch in Ultra HD this July

   

Here’s what will dazzle you on Virgin TV’s dedicated 4K Ultra HD entertainment channel this month

By Charlotte Briggs, Staff Writer

We love it when classic movies get a pixel-perfect, crystal-clear high definition makeover because it feels like we’re watching them for the first time all over again. And Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1990s shoot-’em-up Last Action Hero is no exception, so sit back and enjoy the action as you’ve never witnessed it before.

 

Meanwhile, festival season is officially upon us. And what better way to celebrate than with some of music’s finest doing what they do best in ultra high definition? Whether The Pet Shop Boys, Biffy Clyro, Eric Clapton, A-Ha and more are offering front row seats to their shows in eye-boggling ultra HD on the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel (CH 175/999) throughout July. Here’s a look at this month’s highlights.

 

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 where the UHD fun stops: 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 or MegaTV package with a compatible television and a Virgin TV V6 box (powered by TiVo®), Virgin TV 360 box or Stream from Virgin Media. 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).

 

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 Virgin TV.

 

Mother Nature

Mondays from 1 July, 8.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Enter the wild world of Zambia’s Kafue National Park in this jaw-dropping series that captures the incredible matriarchs that rule over the animal kingdom. Walk alongside a pride of lionesses, see an African wild dog defend her young pack from a deadly leopard, and more – all in crystal clarity.

 

Wild Tokyo

Friday 12 July, 8.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Mother nature proves that she knows no limits in this extraordinary documentary from a team of leading natural history enthusiasts. Explore the streets, seas and skies of Tokyo with a breathtaking 4K visuals and meet the wonderful breadth of wildlife that calls this city their home.

 

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival

Monday 15 July, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Since 1999, Eric Clapton has been the driving force behind benefit concerts that have raised millions for the star’s Crossroads drug treatment centre in Antigua. And now you can witness the British guitar icon rock out for a good cause in stunning high definition, alongside some of music’s finest performers who are all hand-selected by Clapton himself.

 

Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets

Tuesday 16 July, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Since 2018, this pop supergroup founded by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason – whose line-up also includes Spandau Ballet guitarist Gary Kemp – has been bringing Pink Floyd’s music to long-term fans and new converts alike. In this concert film you can get up close and personal with these masterly musicians as they perform to a sold-out crowd at London’s Roundhouse, a venue where Pink Floyd played some of their most revered early shows in the 1960s.

 

Foals – Rip Up the Road

Wednesday 17 July, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Over their near 20-year career, Oxford indie rockers Foals have released seven studio albums – four of which went gold – and scored a BRIT award as well. Now you can see what it takes to be a member of one of indie music’s most successful bands, in this behind-the-scenes documentary that captures life on the road for Foals’ 2019 world tour. And you can also relive the band’s infamous secret set at Glastonbury Festival in pixel-perfect definition.

 

Jack Johnson – Live From Hawaii

Thursday 18 July, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Bestselling singer Jack Johnson will turn your world “Upside Down” with his stand-out global concert in aid of the Kokua Hawaii Foundation. Skip the queues and sing along with the crowd at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu from the comfort of your sofa, as Johnson performs a string of catchy hits including “Better Together” and “Banana Pancakes”.

 

Pet Shop Boys: Inner Sanctum – Live At The Royal Opera House

Friday 19 July, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

What’s better than attending the Pet Shop Boys’ four-day Inner Sanctum residency at the historic Royal Opera House? Being able to hit start, pause and rewind at your leisure so you can relive all your favourite moments without ever missing a beat. With a set list that includes legendary tunes “West End Girls” and “Go West”, we can guarantee that this astonishing show will always be on your mind.

 

Last Action Hero

Saturday 20 July, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

When 10-year-old Danny (Austin O’Brien) finds himself transported into his favourite movie, he must work alongside his hero Jack Slater (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to save the day and return to his own reality. And you’ll find yourself absolutely engrossed in the axe-throwing, gun-toting and explosive action now that John McTiernan’s classic flick has been updated with a ultra-high-definition lens.

 

The Last Turtles

Monday 22 July, 8.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Did you know that turtles have been on this planet for over 200 million years? But thanks to climate change, their survival has never been more at risk, as this spellbinding documentary explains. Swim alongside them in crystal-clear oceans and get to know these turtle-y amazing creatures as you’ve never seen them before.

 

A-Ha – True North

Monday 22 July, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

While most of us remember A-Ha for their 1980s mega-hit “Take On Me”, four decades later the record-breaking pop trio show no signs of slowing down. And now you can step into A-Ha’s recording studio as they record their 2022 album and accompanying film True North, showcasing their Norwegian roots as stunning scenery from Bodø accompanies this collection of songs.

 

Tomorrow Is A Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan

Tuesday 23 July, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Rock out with pioneering musician Chrissie Hynde as she narrates this fascinating documentary that celebrates her musical legacy, while she pays tribute to a catalogue of Bob Dylan’s greatest hits with her distinctive singing style. You will have goosebumps.

 

Biffy Clyro – A Celebration of Endings

Wednesday 24 July, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

If you didn’t manage to get tickets to Biffy Clyro’s sold-out 2024 tour, then you’re in luck. You can enjoy a front row seat to their eye-popping live show at Glasgow’s iconic Barrowland Ballroom in your own living room. Pump up the volume, immerse yourself in the music and enjoy the show in dazzling ultra-high definition.

 

Pet Shop Boys: It Couldn’t Happen Here

Friday 26 July, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Take a time machine back to the 1980s with the Pet Shop Boys’ feature-length film which has been remastered in dazzling 4K. Join Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe as they embark on a seaside holiday where chaos and tomfoolery are never too far behind. Joss Ackland (White Mischief), Barbara Windsor (Carry On) and Gareth Hunt (Upstairs, Downstairs) also star.

 

How to access the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel

You’ll find all the details explaining what you need here. Then 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!

 

Can’t access the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel on Virgin TV?

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).

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