1 Sep new packs

[mcphailan.]

Got about 6 extra channels (eg. uk food) for nowt extra today..I expect many of you got even more? Only entertainment pack (basic).

Nice.... (in cool jazz bar voice)..

[Scubbie]

Yep, same here.

All the new channels have been activated for the new pack details.

Slightly disappointed though as something I thought I'd record earlier last month isn't available for me to watch, even though the channel is now included in my revised package.

[mcphailan.]

Oh Scubbie, no !

And Sky 1's "Mount Pleasant" appeared in HD on anytime+ showcase and available for me to watch even though I don't subscribe to HD, which (again) is nice....

[joe pineapples]

Was going to post a question about this. I only sub to the 'knowledge' pack, but today find I can get all the 'lifestyle' channels, plus sky1, watch, gold, dave etc.

Is this right?.

[mcphailan.]

Was going to post a question about this. I only sub to the 'knowledge' pack, but today find I can get all the 'lifestyle' channels, plus sky1, watch, gold, dave etc.

Is this right?.

Yes, you subscribed to the basic variety pack as well, yes? I mean you got sky 1, uk living?. This means 2 packs which generally "necessitates" a move to entertainment plus pack (aka the whole entertainment caboodle).

If only subscribed to the knowledge pack, you may have an axe (or at least tooth-pick) to grind with Sky.... [EDIT: incorrect, sorry, see below]

[joe pineapples]

Yes, you subscribed to the basic variety pack as well, yes? I mean you got sky 1, uk living?. This means 2 packs which generally "neccessitates" a move to entertainment plus pack (aka the whole entertainment caboodle).

If only subscribed to the knowledge pack, you may have an exe (or at least tooth-pick) to grind with Sky....

No, we only subscribe(d) to the 'knowledge' pack - ditched sky1 etc when the price went up last September. Checked 'My Sky' and it still only lists the knowledge pack.

[mcphailan.]

No, we only subscribe(d) to the 'knowledge' pack - ditched sky1 etc when the price went up last September. Checked 'My Sky' and it still only lists the knowledge pack.

Yep, that doesn't seem fair. BUT sadly (and very sorry to slightly raise hopes in last post) I've just realised that the knowledge pack is only available in the plus package, which means you'll be paying £25 from next Sep to keep it

see link here for what I mean - locate your knowledge progs: Enjoy More

This is probably the tip of the iceberg of disgruntled viewers and could backfire on sky!!!!

Wickedy (ok cynically at least), they seem to be using the principle that the more educated viewers like yourself can afford to pay more.....

PS My wife doesn't allow me to watch documentaries when she's watching with me, lol, so I'm on the basic stuff !

[joe pineapples]

Yep, that doesn't seem fair. BUT sadly (and very sorry to slightly raise hopes) I've just realised that the knowledge pack is only available in the plus package, which means you'll be paying £25 from next Sep to keep it

This is probably the tip of the iceberg of disgruntled viewers and could backfire on sky!!!!

see link here for what I mean - locate your knowledge: Enjoy More

Wickedy (ok cynically at least), they seem to be using the principle that the more educated viewers like yourself can afford to pay more.....

PS My wife doesn't allow me to watch documentaries when she's watching with me, lol, so I'm on the basic stuff !

So (just been looking at the sky packages) they've decided to ditch the flexibilty of the old packs (which they once made a big selling point of if I remember), and condense all those back down to 2 packs- take it or leave it (?) - Looks like I'll be ditching my sky tv package in a years time then. Shame, as I was more than happy with just the knowledge pack on its own, and happily lived without the extra gerth of stuff I mostly used to channel hop through anyway.

[mcphailan.]

So (just been looking at the sky packages) they've decided to ditch the flexibilty of the old packs (which they once made a big selling point of if I remember), and condense all those back down to 2 packs- take it or leave it (?) - Looks like I'll be ditching my sky tv package in a years time then. Shame, as I was more than happy with just the knowledge pack on its own, and happily lived without the extra gerth of stuff I mostly used to channel hop through anyway.

Good man, stick to principles; why pay to watch what you (and many) consider rubbish. Do take care to research your broadband costs as once you cancel subs they'll go up if you're using sky bb.

Tons of good "knowledge" stuff on BBC1&2 and CH4

[joe pineapples]

Good man, stick to principles; why pay to watch what you (and many) consider rubbish. Do take care to research your broadband costs as once you cancel subs they'll go up if you're using sky bb.

Tons of good "knowledge" stuff on BBC1&2 and CH4

Yeah my broadband (based existing pricing) will go from £12.50 --> £15.00. Would rather pay that extra than for a load of tat I have neither the time nor inclination to watch.