Virgin Media O2 makes kids channels available at no extra cost

Liberty Global-owned UK cabler Virgin Media O2 is giving its TV customers access to its full range of premium kids’ channels at no extra cost throughout October.

David Bouchier

From today until October 31, all Virgin TV customers will be given access to additional kids TV channels including Sky Kids, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and Nicktoons.

The initiative covers a period that includes school half-term holidays. Content available includes Pip and Posy Let’s Learn (Sky Kids), Monster High 2 (Nickelodeon), PAW Patrol – Jungle Pups (Nick Jr) and Teen Titans Go! (Cartoon Network).

All shows will also be available on demand.

Premium channels available are part of the Kids TV Pick, which is priced at £5 per month

In recent years, Virgin Media has given its customers access to a range of top kids, entertainment, fitness and sport channels at no extra cost.

David Bouchier, chief TV & Entertainment Officer at Virgin Media O2, said: “With half-term just around the corner, and lots of households feeling the pinch, we’re giving families a helping hand to stay entertained this October with a host of premium kids and teen TV channels available at no extra cost. It’s all part of our focus to deliver a range of top-quality entertainment all year round so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”