Some years ago when I lived in London I used to subscribe to TVX and the Adult Channel. When I moved I didn't renew my subscription because very little of the output was that good. Far too much American rubbish that is pretty awful in its hardcore form, and simply dreadful in a soft version.
I did enjoy some of the British stuff though. Shagnasty & Mutley being the prime example. I know we still do not get full hardcore on the Sky channels, but has the situation substantially changed since 1998 with regard to the proportion of British and European output and is quality much better? Having watched lots of hardcore, softcore has got to be very good indeed to retain my interest.