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ESPN to show US sports in HD
Jul 14, 2009 - ESPN confirms plans to offer US sports coverage in high definition on its forthcoming new channel.
Jun 30, 2009
- 377,600 tune into BBC HD for Murray win
BBC HD's coverage of last night's Murray-Wawrinka thriller peaks at 377,600 viewers.
Mar 18, 2009
- BBC HD operates nine hour service
BBC HD is now operating a nine hour schedule, the maximum permitted by the BBC Trust.
Feb 09, 2009
- BBC adds HD content to iTunes UK
The BBC adds high definition content to the UK iTunes store.
Jan 07, 2009
- BBC won't air F1 in high definition
The BBC's coverage of Formula 1 will not be available in high definition, it is revealed.
Dec 19, 2008
- BBC brings back test card for HD
The BBC is transmitting a high definition test card once every two hours to help viewers calibrate their screens.
Oct 17, 2008
- ITV, C4 get Freeview HD green light
Ofcom accepts proposals from ITV and Channel 4 to launch high definition services on Freeview.
Sep 06, 2008
- BBC HD 'to be on air for longer'
BBC HD will go on air at 7pm on weeknights during September.
Sep 01, 2008
- MTV launches international HD channel
MTVNI announces the launch of a new HD channel dedicated to music and kids programming.
Jul 18, 2008
- New boss to take BBC HD "mainstream"
Seetha Kumar is replaced as head of BBC HD as the channel prepares to become "a mainstream choice".
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.
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.
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.
Apr 18, 2008
- Arqiva to offer international HD platform
Arqiva is to offer international distribution of HD video on an occasional-use basis.
Feb 08, 2008
- Q&A: Ofcom's Freeview plans "unrealistic"
DTG director general Dermot Nolan tells us why Ofcom's plans to put HD on Freeview are "unrealistic".
Jan 30, 2008
- BBC working on HD interactivity
The BBC is investigating how to provide interactive content to accompany high definition TV services.
Jan 14, 2008
- HD DVD marketing stepped up
Toshiba steps up marketing of its HD DVD format as studio support switches to Sony's rival Blu-ray.
Jan 09, 2008
- High-def DVD format war hots up
Paramount denies a report that it will abandon Toshiba's HD DVD format; Warner Bros transfers allegiance to Sony's Blu-ray.
Dec 04, 2007
- High def 'Bond' for Christmas Day on Sky
Sky Movies is to air the UK premiere of Casino Royale in high definition on Christmas Day.
Nov 30, 2007
- BBC HD gears up for launch
The BBC's high definition service moves out of its trial phase with a full launch on satellite and cable.