Another handy new feature lets you bookmark shows or movies -- whether you find them on live TV, on-demand or through Netflix -- to revisit later, either via a new dedicated folder or the familiar My Shows tab. Other, minor tweaks include a more visually driven UI that swaps on-demand programme lists for images and channel names for logos, as well as a better smart search feature within the on-demand and catch-up menus that'll start working after being fed a single letter. Finally, you'll be able to pick up where you left off if you have to bail on an on-demand session early -- a convenience that was previously only available when watching recordings.

When Virgin Media customers will get access to these new features is a bit of a gamble. The update has begun rolling out today, but it'll be a couple of weeks before it reaches every last set-top box.