The latest television technology, amongst the long list of major improvements is the HD (high definition), which has moved to widescreen color from black-and-white analogue over the last 50 years. HD gives you outstandingly clear, crisp picture video quality with vibrant colors and up to five times sharper than standard definition. Nowadays more and more programs are being made in HD and most new flat-screen televisions (LCD and plasma) are able to show them.

BBC is one of the leading HD providers which are helping to lead HD development in the UK so that

BBC is now available on satellite and cable. The channel features extensive range of quality shows from across the BBC channels, heart-stopping nature epics, including spine-tingling drama, and the very best of sports, entertainment and music programming in sharp and wonderful sound. BBC HD currently televises for 9 hours a day between 4pm and 1am, with extensive coverage for live events.

The channel brings all the excitement of HD to your favorite BBC shows- from Life to Nature's Great Events, Doctor Who to Top Gear, Wimbledon to Six Nations, Later with Jools Holland, Electric Proms and Strictly Come Dancing; and for the younger generation, much loved programs like In the Night Garden and Tracy Beaker.

For more details on HD and BBC log onto:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbchd/what_is_hd.shtml#whatishd