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  • BBC HD canned, returns as BBC Two HD. Television, BBC, BBC HD 0

    BBC HD canned, returns as BBC Two HD

    Major public consultation 6 October 2011 12:38 GMT

    The BBC is likely to close the BBC HD channel and replace it with a high definition version of BBC Two. 

    The BBC HD channel is well known for its pioneering of HD broadcasts in the UK, including things like Planet Earth and the Wimbledon Tennis...

  • BBC One HD tunes in 3 November

    BBC One HD tunes in 3 November

    First ever HD EastEnders action on Christmas Day planned 21 October 2010 15:03 GMT

    BBC One HD will hit your screens at 7pm on 3 November, with The One Show kicking things off.

    And, the good news is that it will be available on many different TV platforms including Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview and Freesat.

    On the first...

  • BBC improves its HD broadcasts

    BBC improves its HD broadcasts

    Auntie agrees to some requests from HD campaigning group 18 June 2010 16:04 GMT

    The BBC has revamped its HD offerings after being accused by a lobbying group of providing a poor quality HD service.

    The BBC HD Campaign Group visited Television Centre earlier this month to meet with Danielle Nagler who heads up BBC HD, as...

  • BBC HD to simulcast BBC One by autumn

    BBC HD to simulcast BBC One by autumn

    New channel to launch, existing one to stay 28 May 2010 14:02 GMT

    The Beeb is to simulcast BBC One with a new HD channel launch in autumn 2010. BBC One HD will show high definition programmes in their native resolution, and upscale standard-def ones, much like on rival channels such as ITV1 HD and 4HD.

    Its...

  • Watching the World Cup...in HD

    Watching the World Cup...in HD

    WORLD CUP WEEK: Catching the game in as many pixels as possible 17 May 2010 13:00 GMT

    The good news for football fans is that just about everyone in the UK will be able to watch the World Cup 2010 in HD. But before we get started on the whens, hows and whyfors, there is the small matter of making sure you've got the kit to watch high...

  • Freesat to broadcast 6 Nations in HD

    Freesat to broadcast 6 Nations in HD

    Rugby tournament to be broadcast on BBC HD 5 February 2010 12:47 GMT

    Freesat has announced that it'll be broadcasting the 6 Nations rugby tournament in high definition starting from 6 February. It'll be found on the BBC HD channel, which can be accessed by grabbing a Freesat box or compatible TV.

    The tournament,...

  • Freesat viewers to get Winter Olympics in HD

    Freesat viewers to get Winter Olympics in HD

    BBC HD coverage from opening ceremony to the finals 18 January 2010 15:39 GMT

    Freesat is highlighting the fact it will be showing the 2010 Winter Olympics in high definition, nudging consumers towards Argos, Currys, Comet, John Lewis and Maplin, where Freesat boxes can be purchased.

    The coverage is due to kick off...

  • BBC unveils high def line-up for autumn

    BBC unveils high def line-up for autumn

    Season highlights revealed 8 September 2009 11:05 GMT

    The BBC has revealed some of the high def programming that viewers can look forward to this autumn.

    In a blog post, the broadcaster has run down the forthcoming HD highlights stating that returning to the channel at weekends are Strictly...

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