Sky adds National Geographic to its HDTV line up
Sky has added the first of its so-called ‘third party channels’ to its HD line up. The network has confirmed that National Geographic HD will be available to HD viewers from early next year. It joins six other Sky channels. The channel screens factual programming produced in the UK and around the world, covering natural history, wildlife, science and world exploration. Some of its key programmes such as Oceans of Glass, Earth Shock: Volcano and Megastructures will be accompanied by Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
Nature documentaries have been one of the big draws for HDTV in the US with viewers describing how they feel that the improved definition pictures make scenes in exotic locations appear more beautiful and more realistic.
