Diva TV and Movies 24+ are expected to join Virgin Media's digital cable service next week.

The two channels had been scheduled to launch early this morning but it is understood that technical problems have delayed their appearance.

Diva will be available on channel 192, next to Sparrowhawk sibling Hallmark, for customers subscribing to the XL TV pack.

Movies 24+, also in the XL TV pack, will be on channel 425.