Millions of TVs in the UK have received a free upgrade as 14 new channels have been added to the Virgin Media TV guide.
This month, customers can enjoy access to 14 premium Asian TV channels at no extra cost.
The channels included are part of Virgin Media’s Asian Mela bundle which usually cost £12 per month and offers customers access to the latest dramas, comedy, reality and films plus more in HD.
With the free upgrade, customers can enjoy a variety of popular TV series from drama to reality and franchises, including the likes of O Humnava Tum Dena Sath Mera and Anupama on Utsav Plus HD, Khatron Ke Khiladi on Colors HD, Tumm Se Tumm Tak and Vasudha on Zee TV HD as well as family favourites India’s Best Dancer, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Indian Idol and political drama, Maharani all on Sony TV HD.
A spokesperson at Virgin Media O2, said: “South Asian Heritage Month is a meaningful time for families and communities to come together, and we’re proud to help our customers celebrate by offering access to 14 premium Asian TV channels at no extra cost.
“With a fantastic mix of much-loved dramas, entertainment shows and blockbuster films, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the month.”
Virgin Media TV makes 14 channels free for customers in new upgrade – see the full list
Here are all the Asian Mela TV channels that are available to all Virgin Media TV customers for free this month:
- 801: Utsav Gold HD
- 802: Utsav Bharat
- 803: Utsav Plus HD
- 805: Sony TV HD
- 806: Sony Max HD
- 808: Sony Max 2
- 809: Zee TV HD
- 810: Zee Cinema HD
- 811: Zee Punjabi HD
- 815: B4U Movies
- 825: Colors Gujarati
- 826: Colors HD
- 827: Colors Rishtey
- 828: Colors Cineplex
TV shows that defined our childhood
How to watch 14 new Asian Mela TV channels on Virgin Media TV
The channels will be automatically added to customers’ set-top boxes, so you don’t need to do anything to take advantage of the offer.
All 14 channels will be available to watch until Friday, July 31.
Virgin Media TV added 2 TV channels in May 2026
The news comes after Virgin Media TV added two channels for customers to watch in May 2026.
Bosses said the move was to ensure there is "something for every type of viewer to enjoy, any time of the day or night".
The new streaming channels (also known as Fast Ad Supported TV - FAST) showcase two of the most popular shows in the country.
The first is 8 out of 10 Cats, on channel 250, hosted by Jimmy Carr.
The British comedy panel show aired from 2005 to 2021 and featured regular team captains Sean Lock, Dave Spikey, Jason Manford, Jon Richardson, Rob Beckett, Aisling Bea and Katherine Ryan.
The second channel shows constant episodes of beloved BBC gameshow Pointless on channel 251.
Hosted by Alexander Armstrong, the show has aired more than 2,000 episodes since its debut in 2009.
What’s your favourite TV show? Tell us in the comments below.
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