BBC HD officially launches 1st December on satellite and cable
The full BBC HD service, approved by the BBC Trust, launches tomorrow on satellite and cable.
Although a trial BBC HD channel has been available for some time, tomorrow is the official launch of the new multi-genre channel, offering a variety of high definition programmes from across BBC network.
Jana Bennett, Director of BBC Vision said: “I am delighted that BBC HD, the UK's first public service HD channel, is officially launching tomorrow, after the BBC Trust gave its approval last week. HD is the next generation of television and a real opportunity for programme makers to reach out to the audience in ways they have never done before. HD is a real creative enabler making our programmes even more powerful and outstanding."
Seetha Kumar, Head of BBC HD, said “We are already recognised for setting the benchmark for quality in HD programming. We start with a fabulous weekend of TV – "Strictly Come Dancing", "Electric Proms with Paul McCartney", "Earth - Power of the Planet" and "Cranford" to name a few. Our Christmas schedule is also fantastic, with the likes of "Extras Christmas Special", major blockbuster movies such as "Kill Bill", "Sin City" and "The History Boys" alongside shows like "The Tales Of Beatrix Potter With The Royal Ballet", "Lessons And Carols From King's College Cambridge", "Carmen", "Jools Holland’s Hootenanny" and "To the Manor Born" and, for the first time, the Queen’s Christmas broadcast. There really is something for everyone.”
BBC HD is available on channel 143 on Sky and on channel 108 on Virgin Media.
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