High Definition Television
- Jul 04, 2008 Lack of free HD 'causing slow takeup'
A lack of free to air HD broadcasts is behind the slow spread of the format in Europe, says Screen Digest.
- Jul 03, 2008 Virgin failure interrupts Murray match
Andy Murray's crunch Wimbledon match last night was interrupted for some BBC HD viewers on Virgin Media.
- Jul 02, 2008 Freeview HD slots advertised by Ofcom
Ofcom issues a formal advertisement for applicants to run high definition services on a reconfigured DTT multiplex.
- Jun 30, 2008 Humax releases Foxsat-HD update
Humax releases an update for its high definition Freesat box.
- Jun 23, 2008 HD 'Criminal Justice' delayed by Wimbledon
New drama Criminal Justice will begin airing in HD more than a week after its BBC One transmission.
- Jun 13, 2008 London could get terrestrial HD in 2010
Selected regions could get terrestrial HD before their analogue signals are switched off, Ofcom says.
- Jun 03, 2008 ITV HD to formally launch for Euro 2008
ITV confirms its first ever high definition broadcast intended for the public will be on Saturday.
- May 23, 2008 BBC to take part in Super Hi-Vision trials
The BBC is to take part in groundbreaking trials of the Super Hi-Vision video format later this year.
- May 22, 2008 ITV HD gets Champions League Freesat test
ITV's new high def channel was viewable on Freesat receivers for the first time last night, though the test was not made public.
- May 15, 2008 ITV airs first TV shows in high definition
ITV's high definition tests move to a new phase with live simulcasts of ITV1.
- Apr 24, 2008 Virgin: We only need one HD channel
Virgin Media defends its offering of just one linear HD channel - sticking by its prioritisation of VoD.
- Apr 18, 2008 HD DSAT card launches in Freesat run-up
Hauppauge releases a HD digital satellite receiver card in anticipation of new free to air channels.
- Apr 18, 2008 Arqiva to offer international HD platform
Arqiva is to offer international distribution of HD video on an occasional-use basis.
- Apr 14, 2008 Sky explains high definition box change
Sky cites "obligations to content owners" in explaining the removal of component video outputs from new HD boxes.
- Apr 12, 2008 Sky makes 'anti-piracy' change to HD box
Sky drops component video output from its latest HD set-top boxes in an effort to stop piracy.
- Apr 08, 2008 Virgin adds HD 'Sopranos', more to VOD
Virgin Media is adding a number of shows in HD to its on demand service under a deal with HBO.
- Apr 08, 2008 Voom partners with Arqiva for HD launches
Voom is to partner with Arqiva for high definition channel launches in the UK and Europe.
- Apr 07, 2008 Rush HD launches on satellite
Voom HD Networks' extreme sports channel Rush HD launches on satellite in the UK.
- Apr 04, 2008 100 linear HD channels on cable in New York
Time Warner Cable positions itself as "the home of free HD", announcing plans to carry 100 linear HD channels.
- Apr 03, 2008 Ofcom confirms final plan for Freeview HD
Ofcom unveils its plans to put high definition services on Freeview.
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