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Monday, 9 December 2013

Five free HD tv channels launch in UK

The BBC launch five new high definition tv channels today, placeholder broadcasts are already in place and in a matter of hours the UK will be able to see all their favourite BBC channels in HD.

Available on Freeview, YouView, Sky, FreeSat and Virgin Media from December 10th the new additions arrive just in time for all the good, and bad, festive BBC offerings such as the one off Open All Hours special starring David Jason, the Doctor Who Christmas special and the love it or loathe it Strictly Come Dancing.

Sky users who already subscribe to the HD package should find their Sky boxes automatically replace the current channels with their new high def replacements, as has happened with many existing channels, if not then simply add the channels to your favourites list. The channel details for all viewing platforms can be found below....

BBC Three HD is available on Freeview HD / YouView channel 105, Freesat HD channel 147, Sky HD channels 115 or 210 (depending on your tv package) and Virgin Media channel 163.

BBC Four HD will be available on Freeview HD / YouView channel 106, Freesat HD channel 148, Sky HD channels 116 or 211 
(depending on your tv package) and Virgin Media channel 164.

BBC News HD will be available on Freeview HD / YouView channel 107, Freesat HD channel 148, Sky HD channel 570 and Virgin Media channel 604.

CBBC HD will be available on Freeview HD / YouView channel 73, Freesat HD channel 607, Sky HD channels 613 or 633 
(depending on your tv package) and Virgin Media channel 710.

CBeebies HD will be available on Freeview HD / YouView channel 74, Freesat HD channel 608, Sky HD channels 614 or 624 
(depending on your tv package) and Virgin Media channel 711.