List of HD channels on Sky+ HD
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| It has been suggested that this article be merged into List of HD channels in the UK. (Discuss) Proposed since August 2008. |
The following channels are available and can currently be found on the given channel numbers. Selecting these numbers on a non-HD digibox brings up an information banner displaying a contact telephone number.
The majority of these channels, such as Sky One HD, broadcast the same programmes as the standard definition version, and only use HD for certain programmes.
The launch line-up consisted of Sky One HD, Artsworld HD, Sky Movies 9 HD, Sky Movies 10 HD, Sky Sports HD, Discovery HD, National Geographic Channel HD, Sky Box Office HD 1 and Sky Box Office HD 2.
Current HD channels
| Channel # | Channel | Encryption | Viewing Quantity | Owner company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | Channel 4 HD | Free-to-view | SD/HD mix | Channel Four Television Corporation |
| 143 | BBC HD | Free-to-air | 100% HD | BBC |
| 170 | Sky 1 HD | Subscription | SD/HD mix | BSkyB |
| 193 | FX HD | Subscription | 100% HD | Fox International Channels UK Ltd |
| 257 | Sky Arts HD | Subscription | SD/HD mix1 | BSkyB |
| 273 | Luxe.tv HD | Free-to-air | 100% HD | Twenty Four 7 TV Limited |
| 313 | Sky Premiere HD | Subscription | 100% HD | BSkyB |
| 314 | Sky Screen 1 HD | Subscription | 100% HD | BSkyB |
| 332 | Sky Screen 2 HD | Subscription | 100% HD | BSkyB |
| 334 | Sky Movies Action HD | Subscription | 100% HD | BSkyB |
| 335 | Sky Movies Drama HD | Subscription | 100% HD | BSkyB |
| 336 | Sky Movies Modern Greats HD | Subscription | 100% HD | BSkyB |
| 408 | Sky Sports HD1 | Subscription | SD/HD mix | BSkyB |
| 409 | Sky Sports HD2 | Subscription | SD/HD mix | BSkyB |
| 412 | Eurosport HD | Subscription | SD/HD mix | TF1 Group |
| 450 | Sky Sports HD3 | Subscription | SD/HD mix | BSkyB |
| 452 | Rush HD | Subscription | 100% HD | Rainbow Media |
| 536 | Discovery HD | Subscription | 100% HD | Discovery Networks Europe |
| 543 | National Geographic Channel HD | Subscription | 100% HD | National Geographic Society/BSkyB |
| 545 | The History Channel HD | Subscription | 100% HD | A&E Television Networks/BSkyB |
| 752 | Sky Box Office HD1 | Pay-per-view | 100% HD | BSkyB |
| 753 | Sky Box Office HD2 | Pay-per-view | 100% HD | BSkyB |
* Channel numbers are subject to change, when the remaining Sky Movies channels launch next week in HD.
1. Will be 100% HD from October 20th 2008.
Future HD Channels
* BSkyB has confirmed that seven new HD channels will be launching on Sky+ HD in the near future[5], it is expected that the new channels will be launched in October 2008[6], with the new channel numbers[7]. It is speculated that the new EPG, which is exclusive to Sky+ HD, will be launched along side the seven new channels, although this hasn't be confirmed as of September 23rd 2008.Future developments
Increase in HD channels
In the two years since launch, the number of HD channels available has more than doubled from 9 to 22 and is expected to grow to 30 in the coming year, making Sky+ HD the world’s largest HD offering outside North America.[8] Further channels will be announced before the end of 2008.
However, this expansion of channels did not include ITV HD at launch, as the service will initially be exclusive to Freesat.[9]
See also
- Sky+ HD
- List of HD channels in the UK
- British Sky Broadcasting
- High-definition television
- High-definition television in the United Kingdom
- V+
References
- ^ "Ofcom Licence MTV Europe HD". Ofcom. 2008-09-23.
- ^ "Ofcom Licence MTV UK HD". Ofcom. 2008-09-23.
- ^ "Ofcom Licence Crime & Investigation Network HD". Ofcom. 2008-09-23.
- ^ "Ofcom Licence Bio.HD". Ofcom. 2008-09-23.
- ^ "BSkyB Adds Seven New HD Channels". Pocket-list. 2008-08-20.
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- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=27706034&postcount=42
- ^ Forrester, Chris (2008-04-30). "BSkyB: On way to 30 HD channels". Rapid TV News. Retrieved 2008-05-06.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ West, Dave (2008-05-06). "Confirmed: ITV HD is Freesat exclusive". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2008-05-06.
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External links
- Sky+ HD at sky.com
| Channel # | Channel | Encryption | Viewing Quantity | Owner Company | Launch Date | Status | Ofcom Licence | |||||||||
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| 337 | Sky Movies Comedy HD | Subscription | 100% HD | BSkyB | October 15th 2008 | Confirmed* | ||||||||||
| 338 | Sky Movies Family HD | Subscription | 100% HD | BSkyB | October 15th 2008 | Confirmed* | ||||||||||
| 339 | Sky Movies Sci-Fi & Horror HD | Subscription | 100% HD | BSkyB | October 15th 2008 | Confirmed* | ||||||||||
| 279 | Sky Real Lives HD | Subscription | Unknown | BSkyB | October 20th 2008 | Confirmed* | ||||||||||
| 346 | MTV HD Europe | Subscription | 100% HD | MTV Networks Europe | 2008 | Unconfirmed | Licence[1][2] | |||||||||
| Crime & Investigation HD | Subscription | Unknown | A&E Television Networks | 2008 | Unconfirmed | Licence[3] | ||||||||||
| Bio. HD | Subscription | Unknown | A&E Television Networks | 2008 | Unconfirmed | Licence[4] | - | 141 | ITV HD | Subscription | Unknown | ITV | October 13th 2008 | Confirmed* |
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