BBC One HD to launch in the autumn
The BBC has announced that it will launch its second HD channel in the autumn. Although the simulcast channel will not be 100% HD content, most of the highly rated shows will be made in HD as the move to HD production within the BBC continues.
Speaking about the new channel, Jana Bennett, Director of BBC Vision said:
“BBC HD has established itself as the most popular HD service, and these changes are important next steps in improving that service still further, providing an opportunity to showcase the wide variety of BBC programmes in the highest possible quality.
“We recognise that audiences have already been enjoying many of their favourite programmes in HD, and I’m delighted that we can now broaden their choice.”
The service will be available on Freeview HD, Freesat HD, Sky HD and Virgin.
We can look forward to some of the most popular shows going HD once the channel is launched, such as, EastEnders, Holby City, The One Show, The Apprentice, The Weakest Link. Match of the Day, a Question of Sport and QI. Plus some long standing shows are already made in HD and seen on the current BBC HD channel such as the ever popular ‘Top Gear’.
The content not made in HD will be upscaled.
Plus the BBC HD channel is also going to see its current broadcasting hours increased.
