BBC to Launch Five New HD Services

LONDON: The BBC is planning to launch five new subscription-free HD channels tomorrow, with BBC Three HD, BBC Four HD, BBC News HD, CBeebies HD and CBBC HD.

The new HD channels will be available on Freeview HD, Freesat HD, YouView, Sky HD and Virgin Media. Viewers can also get catch-up HD programs from these channels on the BBC iPlayer. All five new HD channels will broadcast the same programs as their standard-definition equivalents in HD.

Tony Hall, BBC's director-general, said: “I am delighted that we’re able to launch our new HD channels in time for Christmas, when families gather together to enjoy some of the best TV from the BBC. This year, people will be able to watch even more of our programs in brilliant quality.”