Virgin Media is offering UK households a free upgrade this month by unlocking 14 premium Asian TV channels at no extra cost. The promotion, available from now until 31 July, includes access to the Asian Mela bundle, which normally costs £12 per month. Customers with Virgin TV 360 and Stream boxes will automatically receive the channels without needing to retune or change their subscription.
What Channels Are Included?
The free lineup features a wide selection of popular channels, including Utsav Gold HD, Sony TV HD, B4U Movies, Colors HD, and Colors Cineplex. Viewers can enjoy hit programmes such as Anupama, O Humnava, and Tum Dena Sath Mera on Utsav Plus HD, Khatron Ke Khiladi on Colors HD, Tumm Se Tumm Tak and Vasudha on Zee TV HD, along with favourites including India's Best Dancer, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Indian Idol, and the political drama Maharani on Sony TV HD.
Full List of Free Channels
- Utsav Gold HD (Channel 801)
- Utsav Bharat (Channel 802)
- Utsav Plus HD (Channel 803)
- Sony TV HD (Channel 805)
- Sony Max HD (Channel 806)
- Sony Max 2 (Channel 808)
- Zee TV HD (Channel 809)
- Zee Cinema HD (Channel 810)
- Zee Punjabi HD (Channel 811)
- B4U Movies (Channel 815)
- Colors Gujarati (Channel 825)
- Colors HD (Channel 826)
- Colors Rishtey (Channel 827)
- Colors Cineplex (Channel 828)
No Action Required
The channels will be added automatically to eligible Virgin TV boxes and will remain available until the end of July, with no action required from customers. A Virgin Media O2 spokesperson 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."
