The BBC have announced their intention to simulcast BBC1 in HD this autumn. The existing BBC HD channel already shows a selection of BBC content in HD every day, but because the BBC have plans to start filming more shows in high definition, it's been decided that BBC1 deserves its own dedicated simulcast. BBC One HD will be available on all platforms (Freeview, Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media) when it launches. BBC HD will continue to exist, with its broadcast time extended from 9 to 12 hours.
How do you feel about this? Obviously, it's great news. The BBC are planning to start filming the following shows in HD, too: EastEnders, Holby City, The One Show, The Apprentice, The Weakest Link, QI, Songs Of Praise, Casualty, Match Of The Day, A Question Of Sport and Blue Peter. I'm sure it will effect the ratings for BBC HD (which won't have exclusive HD content now), but maybe they'll just decide to focus on delivering BBC2, BBC3 and BBC4 shows in HD.
You can read more about BBC One HD in the press release.
