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450 Londoners sought for HD trial as ITV joins the BBC

The UK's public service broadcasters are seeking 450 volunteers in London to take part in a six-month trial of high-definition television broadcast Read More

Digital UK

Communicate with viewers about plans for switchover in their region, addressing concerns and building viewer confidence. Provide information and Read More

Government

Set the timetable for switchover. Establish a Targeted Help Scheme for those most likely to face difficulties in switching. Encourage Read More

Ofcom publishes overview of Digital Switch Off programme

Ofcom has published a report on its website detailing the work required to ensure a smooth transition to an all-digital broadcast environment and Read More

Granada

Q4, 2009: Granada region switches during this quarter when Winter Hill and its relays are changed. Dates for the other regions are as follows: Read More

Wales

Q3, 2009: Preseli, serving south-west Wales; Carmel, serving south Wales; Llandona, serving north-west Wales, including Anglesey; Moel-Y-Parc, Read More

West Country

Q2, 2009: Beacon Hill, serving south Devon; Stockland Hill, serving south-west Somerset, parts of west Dorset and south-east Devon, including Read More

Update on switchover timetable

Digital UK has announced switchover timings for the West Country, Wales and Granada regions under the Governments 2008-2012 switchover timetable. Read More

BBC Trust approves "Freesat"

The BBC Trust has provisionally approved the BBC's proposed free-to-view satellite platform "Freesat". Freesat which is expected to be a joint Read More

BBC HD on Cable and Satellite

A nine-hour daily schedule will run from 3pm to midnight, available when a service licence is effective. When "Freesat" launches the channel will Read More

BBC Trust approves BBC HD

The BBC Trust today (19th November 2007) approved the BBC’s proposal for a mixed-genre high definition terrestrial TV channel, although this may Read More

applications for HD capacity received

Ofcom has received two applications for the fourth HD slot to be made available in multiplex B. The applicantions are from the public service Read More