SelecTV have a similar Clause in there contract I guess to apsattv's view its not legal aswell.....
https://www.selectv.com/pdf/SELECTV%20Customer%20terms%20and%20conditions.pdf" Channels
We will provide you with the Channels in your chosen Package at the set price specified in the
Prices section of our website.
We may vary the Service supplied to you by:
• replacing or withdrawing Channels or content
• altering transmission times, or
• stop providing Channels without notice
If we withdraw a particular Channel in your Package, you are not entitled to a refund or reduction
in Package, unless we reduce the Fees for that Package as set out in the Prices section of our
website "