Virgin Media is dishing out 14 premium TV channels for free this month

Bored of watching the same old TV channels? Virgin Media may have the answer with the telecoms giant announcing that it's offering 14 extra channels without asking for a penny extra in return. This content boost will last all month and includes full access to the firm's Asian Mela bundle - usually £12 per month.

Those with Virgin's TV platforms, such as its Stream and TV 360, should find the services are available right now and include Utsav Gold HD, Sony TV HD, B4U Movies and Colors Cineplex.

Virgin says the channels will be automatically added to customers’ set-top boxes, and will be available to watch until 31 July. That means there's no need to start retuning things or adding the bundle to payment plans.

“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," a spokesperson at Virgin Media O2, said

"With a fantastic mix of much-loved dramas, entertainment shows and blockbuster films, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the month.”

Those wanting to take advantage of this boost can now dive into a wide range of popular TV series from drama to reality and even iconic franchises including 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 gripping political drama, Maharani all on Sony TV HD.

Here is a full list of channels that are available now for free.

Utsav Gold HD (Ch 801), Utsav Bharat (Ch 802), Utsav Plus HD (Ch 803), Sony TV HD (Ch 805), Sony Max HD (Ch 806)

Sony Max 2 (Ch 808), Zee TV HD (Ch 809), Zee Cinema HD (Ch 810), Zee Punjabi HD (Ch 811), B4U Movies (Ch 815)

Colors Gujarati (Ch 825), Colors HD (Ch 826), Colors Rishtey (Ch 827), Colors Cineplex (Ch 828).