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RTE to go widescreen on NTL
Published Tuesday, Sep 27 2005, 18:45 BST | By James Welsh
RTE will begin widescreen broadcasts of RTE1 and RTE2 on NTL's digital TV service in Ireland.
"As the public service broadcaster, RTE is committed to delivering innovation in broadcasting and programming to its viewers and will continue to work with companies such as NTL to extend new advancements and technologies to a wider audience," said Dermot Horan, RTE's director of broadcast and acquisitions.
Widescreen broadcasts on NTL will begin in the Autumn and will include coverage of rugby and football fixtures.
"As the public service broadcaster, RTE is committed to delivering innovation in broadcasting and programming to its viewers and will continue to work with companies such as NTL to extend new advancements and technologies to a wider audience," said Dermot Horan, RTE's director of broadcast and acquisitions.
Widescreen broadcasts on NTL will begin in the Autumn and will include coverage of rugby and football fixtures.
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