What to watch in ultra HD this March

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 March. Music fans will be delighted with the superb documentaries and concert films coming your way, while you can also enjoy some top-class documentaries, movies and TV series, all with such astonishingly sharp ultra high-definition visuals that you’ll feel like you’re right there.

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). 

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

Tuesday 4 + Friday 7 March, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Also known as Bastille Day, this is a taut thriller in which a group of corrupt police officers attempt to rob a bank on France’s national day. When their distraction tactic goes wrong – in a fatal way – CIA agent Sean Briar (Idris Elba) cottons on and must act fast to thwart the crime. Paris’s architectural wonders look terrific in ultra HD, as does the star’s handsome visage.

Saturday 8, Tuesday 11 + Friday 14 March, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

The film world lost a true visionary when David Lynch (Eraserhead, Lost Highway, The Straight Story) died in January, and in the tributes this stylish, mind-bending mystery was frequently hailed as his finest movie. Naomi Watts stars as Betty, an aspiring actor who befriends an amnesiac woman she finds in her borrowed apartment. As they search for the woman’s identity, the situation grows increasingly bizarre and nothing makes sense… or does it? Baffling but brilliant, it demands repeat viewings.

Sunday 9 March, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

When some long-lost lyrics Bob Dylan wrote in 1967 were discovered, a fascinating musical project was born. Legendary producer T Bone Burnett brought together Elvis Costello, Marcus Mumford, Rhiannon Giddens, Taylor Goldsmith and Jim James to record the songs on an album that would become known as Lost On The River: The New Basement Tapes, and this documentary goes behind the scenes at those sessions, giving viewers rare insight into this creative project. The film also features an exclusive interview with Bob Dylan.

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

US Army pilot Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up on a commuter train to find he’s with a woman who thinks he’s a teacher named Sean. Before he can figure out what’s happening, the train explodes – and he wakes up again, this time in a cockpit, ready to be sent back to the train. Can he keep his grip on reality and save the train to break the loop? This time-twisting sci-fi actioner will keep you gripped.

Sunday 16 March, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

The beautiful Château de Chambord in France – a UNESCO World Heritage site – is the setting for this remarkable concert from Sting, legendary former bassist/vocalist of The Police and wildly successful solo artist. Enjoy enduring hits such as “Message In A Bottle”, “Every Breath You Take” and “Fields Of Gold”, as well as a showstopping encore of “Roxanne”, in front of an incredible backdrop that lends real grandeur to the occasion.

From Monday 17 March, 8.05pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

Fans of nature documentaries are well acquainted with Africa’s deserts and savannah. But this four-part series reveals another side to the continent, showcasing the verdant forests and staggering biodiversity of its most majestic mountains. With stunning photography and jaw-dropping aerial footage, Africa’s Greatest Peaks reveals the diverse landscapes, flora and fauna of Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro, Uganda’s Rwenzori, South Africa’s Drakensberg and Madagascar’s Andringitra Massif.

From Monday 17 March, 11.30pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

In the near future, the dominant technology is The Feed, a brain implant that allows people to share thoughts, feelings, music, memories – basically everything – without speaking. Unfortunately, inventor Lawrence Hatfield (David Thewlis) didn’t make it immune to hacking, and when The Feed’s security is undermined, it throws society into chaos. A smart and unsettling sci-fi drama, set in a familiar but futuristic London that looks incredible in ultra HD. Catch the entire series daily from Monday 17 March – or if you miss it, daily from Monday 24 March.

Sunday 23 March, 9.30pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

In little under a decade, British rapper Stormzy went from the UK’s underground grime scene to headlining Glastonbury. He also curated and performed at London’s All Points East festival in 2023 and Virgin TV Ultra HD brings you that headline set complete with eye-boggling 4K visuals, as Stormzy plays hits from his No1 album This Is What I Mean, as well as the songs that catapulted him to stardom. An exceptional concert film that demonstrates the vital power of live music.

Sunday 30 March, 9pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 175/999)

The iconic and spectacular London venue is the perfect place for one of the world’s most popular bands to perform their beloved hits. Brandon Flowers and co take to the stage to play “Somebody Told Me”, “Human”, “All These Things That I’ve Done” and of course, the song that’s arguably the biggest anthem of the 21st century, “Mr Brightside”. It’s the complete show, packed with brilliant moments, all brought to you in crystal-clear ultra HD.

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).