BBC Trust greenlights terrestrial BBC HD channel
Terrestrial HD could be around the corner after the BBC Trust has called for BBC HD to be launched 'as soon as possible' following the conclusion of its public value test.
The Trust's assessment concluded that the service would "deliver a medium to high level of public value," and it was supported by Ofcom's market impact assessment released earlier today.
Both Ofcom and the BBC Trust have stated that a full nine-hour broadcast of BBC HD on digital terrestrial TV would be preferable to a four-hour overnight period.
The Trust said this afternoon that BBC HD "should launch on Sky and digital cable platforms as soon as possible after any public value test decision and on Freesat from platform launch."
(freesat launched on 6th May 2008)
It added that the service should broadcast "the best of HD content from other BBC channels between 19:30 and 22:00 and not just simulcast BBC One."
The BBC Trust expects to publish its final decision by Wednesday November 21.
Via
Digital Spy
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