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BBC HD launches in UK
 
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(3 December 2007 1:30 pm)

 

MUMBAI: BBC HD, the UK's first free-to-air high definition television channel, has been launched on satellite and cable.

 

BBC HD is available on channel 143 on Sky and on channel 108 on Virgin Media.

BBC Vision director Jana Bennett 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."

 
BBC HD head Seetha Kumar said, "We are already recognised for setting the benchmark for quality in HD programming. We start off with shows like 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, he Queen's Christmas Broadcast. There really is something for everyone."

 
 
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