BBC announces BBC One HD

Posted on 28 May 2010 at 11:46

The BBC today announced it will be launching BBC One in high definition this Autumn. The 'simulcast' channel will have an identical schedule to BBC One, but any programming available in HD will be shown in that format. This means you don't have to search about on BBC HD to find out when the HD version of a programme is being shown.

The existing BBC HD channel will continue to broadcast all HD programming. The new BBC One HD will be especially handy during major sporting events, which up till now have completely dominated HD channels for their durations. Now BBC HD will be free to show a range of content, with live HD sport events on BBC One HD.

Some of the BBC’s most popular programmes including EastEnders, Holby City, The One Show, The Apprentice, The Weakest Link and QI will make the move to HD by the end of the year. Plans are also underway for HD versions for Songs of Praise and Casualty, as well as Match of the Day, Question of Sport, and Blue Peter.

BBC One in HD will be made available to all digital television platforms offering HD channels - Freesat, Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media.

Danielle Nagler, Head of BBC HD said: “Audiences have already been enjoying many BBC One programmes in HD on our existing HD channel and the arrival of BBC One simulcast in HD will make it easier for them to find the programmes they love in high definition.”

Author: Seth Barton

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