Viewers have expressed devastation as both Sky and Virgin are set to pull the plug on one of their popular channels.
The 24-hour cinema station, TCM, will be removed permanently from tomorrow after more than two decades on the air in the UK and Ireland.
TCM is known for its classic movie coverage, showcasing westerns and numerous all-time favorites like A Space Odyssey and Ocean’s Eleven.
Now, just hours before it’s removed, the nostalgic comments are pouring in as fans reminisce about watching TCM. for all these years.
“You made my memories with my grandmother, the best memories of my life,” said one person.
Viewers have expressed devastation as both Sky and Virgin are set to pull the plug on one of their popular channels.
The 24-hour cinema station, TCM, will be removed permanently from tomorrow after more than two decades on the air in the UK and Ireland.
Another added: “I don’t understand that there are too many wasted channels, which is silly, TCM is a really good channel.”
The candid comments come after TCM revealed that his last day on UK television would be July 6.
In a Facebook post, he said: ‘On July 6, we will ride into the sunset for the last time.
“Thank you for joining us on our journey and for loving the classic movies as much as we do.”
As of now, the classic movie station is available on Sky channels 315 and Virgin 415.
Starting tomorrow, it will no longer air here, which means the associated +1 channels will also be removed.
It’s unclear what time this will happen, but MailOnline has approached Sky and Virgin for comment.
Following its closure, TCM has directed viewers to Quest if they want to continue watching their favorite movies.
Both channels are operated by Warner Bros, with Quest available on 149 and 137 on Sky and Virgin respectively.
Quest is also available on Discovery+, a streaming service that primarily does sports and non-fiction content.
Candid feedback has been received on social media, with fans reminiscing about their time watching TCM.
TCM is known for its coverage of classic movies, showing westerns and all-time favorites like A Space Odyssey and Ocean’s Eleven.
But it seems that this backup option has not removed the disappointment felt by many TCM fans in the UK.
“Goodbye TCM Movies UK,” said one person. ‘Thank you for being with the UK for so many years. We will miss you.’
Another chimed in: ‘My dad is in mourning as the TCM channel is shutting down in the UK.
‘Where will you watch old black and white and cowboy movies?’
One tweet called out Virgin Media, saying: “Lovely email telling me TCM movies will be shut down and no longer available but don’t worry my bill won’t be affected.” Very thoughtful to remove channels but keep the price the same. It represents good value – I feel very lucky!
One tweet even called out Virgin Media and said: “Lovely email telling me TCM movies will be shut down and no longer available but don’t worry my bill won’t be affected.”
‘Very considerate to remove channels but keep the same price. It represents good value – I feel very lucky!
The firm apologized, adding: “We strive to provide you with a wide variety of channels, however these may change from time to time as we are only able to broadcast channels for which we have a license and agreement.” Apologies for any disappointment.
TCM is still available in the US on platforms like Hulu.
The American streaming service HBO Max also continues to present a select section of TCM, although it is not available to UK viewers.
