HD broadcasts in the UK - Blu-ray Forum

Mikeblu · 04-02-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

They won't make the TVs until broadcast standards change, only way it will happen.

in the UK weve had HD TVS sonce 2002 and no HD broadcasts

4K2K · 04-02-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeblu

in the UK weve had HD TVS sonce 2002 and no HD broadcasts

Except via satellite? Though they tested a freeview OTA HD system (but this wasn't really available to view for the general public), and if and when they have a freeview OTA HD+SD system (say after analogue switchoff), chances are they will have sold off so much of the frequencies that there won't be hardly any frequencies/bandwidth left for HDTV or lowres TV.

Mikeblu · 04-02-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 4K2K

Except via satellite? Though they tested a freeview OTA HD system (but this wasn't really available to view for the general public), and if and when they have a freeview OTA HD+SD system (say after analogue switchoff), chances are they will have sold off so much of the frequencies that there won't be hardly any frequencies/bandwidth left for HDTV or lowres TV.

I belive sky HD came out in 2004 altough im not sure about this

4K2K · 04-02-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeblu

I belive sky HD came out in 2004 altough im not sure about this

Yes but I thought you said

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in the UK weve had HD TVS sonce 2002 and no HD broadcasts

I thought you were saying we have never had HD broadcasts. If that's not what you meant by the above statement then I'm sorry, I misunderstood.

PS: I still think we should have a good OTA HD & SD digital system (and none of our frequencies should be sold off).

Mikeblu · 04-02-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 4K2K

Yes but I thought you said
I thought you were saying we have never had HD broadcasts. If that's not what you meant by the above statement then I'm sorry, I misunderstood.

PS: I still think we should have a good OTA HD & SD digital system (instead of just the SD & less low bitrate system we have now, and Ofcom are evil

for selling off our frequencies).

no we didnt have any form of HD broadcast till 2004 and even that was a very small service and stll doesnt have to many channels.

Also there is no nationwide HD via freeveiw yet

Kirsty_Mc · 04-03-2008, 01:16 AM

As per previous posts... we do have Sky HD (and have had it for around 2 years). The advantage over Freeview HD (not yet available... and not for a long time yet) is that there is nationwide coverage. Also the satellite based system can stream more channels than a Freeview HD service ever could.

The service is still not exactly comprehensive, but more channels are being added all the time. There is now C4 HD and we are shortly to get Eurosports HD just in time for the French Open (Tennis). Discovery and Nat. Geo HD. can be a bit repetitive at times.

Mikeblu · 04-03-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

As per previous posts... we do have Sky HD (and have had it for around 2 years). The advantage over Freeview HD (not yet available... and not for a long time yet) is that there is nationwide coverage. Also the satellite based system can stream more channels than a Freeview HD service ever could.

The service is still not exactly comprehensive, but more channels are being added all the time. There is now C4 HD and we are shortly to get Eurosports HD just in time for the French Open (Tennis). Discovery and Nat. Geo HD. can be a bit repetitive at times.

see the only channels i'd ever watch on sky hd are BBC HD and C4HD

Kirsty_Mc · 04-03-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikeblu

see the only channels i'd ever watch on sky hd are BBC HD and C4HD

Sky Sports is good. I was watching the golf the other weekend and the picture was absolutely lovely. It was nice to see some sunshine

. The movies are good too... we have just got another movie channel (I remembered)... Sky Movies Premier HD. There are some interesting things on the documentary channels... I'm waiting for the new series of American Chopper

.

Scrapanatchi · 04-03-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeblu

see the only channels i'd ever watch on sky hd are BBC HD and C4HD

I hope you are not subscribed and pay £10/month to watch those

(cuz they are actually free, C4 requires a viewing card thou)

Sky_Captain · 04-04-2008, 01:22 AM

There's a plan afoot to allow UK residents with the appropriate equipment,(whatever the hell that is), to be able to receive free HD channels in time for the Olympics in 2012. I believe also that the UK government would initially not allow the BBC and ITV to broadcast free HD channels, probably becasue they're greedy assh*les who also intend to sell off the analogue signals, when digital tv has finally taken over the UK also in 2012.

garlad · 04-04-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

As per previous posts... we do have Sky HD (and have had it for around 2 years). The advantage over Freeview HD (not yet available... and not for a long time yet) is that there is nationwide coverage. Also the satellite based system can stream more channels than a Freeview HD service ever could.

The service is still not exactly comprehensive, but more channels are being added all the time. There is now C4 HD and we are shortly to get Eurosports HD just in time for the French Open (Tennis). Discovery and Nat. Geo HD. can be a bit repetitive at times.

Can anyone tell me the frequencies for Channel 4 HD? I live in Ireland and using the website lyngsat.com i wasnt able to tune it in - think it could be a setting for the UK only? I was able to tune in BBC HD and hope to be able to get Eurosport HD when it launches!

AikonEnt · 04-04-2008, 07:22 PM

I have Virgin Media and get 1 HD channel and that's BBC-HD. Absolutely bugger all.

garlad · 04-04-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AikonEnt

I have Virgin Media and get 1 HD channel and that's BBC-HD. Absolutely bugger all.

Hmm... well at least with Sky I can get Sky Sports 1, 2, and 3. Discovery HD, National Geographic HD, Sky Arts HD, Luxe HD and History HD. I tuned in BBC HD but not a great amount of content on it.. Pity i cant seem to get Channel 4 HD tho.

4K2K · 04-04-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

As per previous posts... we do have Sky HD (and have had it for around 2 years). The advantage over Freeview HD (not yet available... and not for a long time yet) is that there is nationwide coverage. Also the satellite based system can stream more channels than a Freeview HD service ever could.

Not necesarily. Some people can get Freeview but not Satellite HDTV due to objects in the line of site between them and the satellite. There may also be issues with people not being allowed to put a dish on their house (planning laws or whatever).

A Freeview HD & SD service would be able to have more channels than they would otherwise have (or better quality/higher resolution ones) if those people didn't sell off our frequencies.

Kirsty_Mc · 04-05-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 4K2K

Not necesarily. Some people can get Freeview but not Satellite HDTV due to objects in the line of site between them and the satellite. There may also be issues with people not being allowed to put a dish on their house (planning laws or whatever)...

Yes, I was aware of these limitations, but neglected them as they can also apply to terrestrial transmissions too.

PS... For those of a green fingered bent, "Gardeners World" is now in HD on BBC HD. It looked very good indeed.

PPS... The new series of American Chopper has just started on Discovery HD. They are as mad as ever!!!

xwingsct · 04-05-2008, 07:19 AM

Bluray players will come in handy indeed if you want to watch HD in UK.

NutsAboutPS3 · 04-05-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 4K2K

Not necesarily. Some people can get Freeview but not Satellite HDTV due to objects in the line of site between them and the satellite. There may also be issues with people not being allowed to put a dish on their house (planning laws or whatever).

This is very common in my area, I am unable to have satellite due to not being permitted to have a dish on the property. Freeview is fine because the aerial is internal and not visible from the outside, an external aerial would not be permitted either.

Kirsty_Mc · 04-08-2008, 01:57 AM

Turned my Sky HD box on today... Lo and behold... Another new channel!!!. Rush HD they call it. It looks to be all about Skiing and adrenalin sports.

HD channels in the UK are multiplying... like rabbits

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AikonEnt · 04-08-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

HD channels in the UK are multiplying... like rabbits

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Not on Virgin sadly, still only the BBC in HD. Though there is on demand stuff in HD which is free, think I can get earlier seasons of Lost in HD this way.

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04-03-2008, 01:16 AM	#6
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	As per previous posts... we do have Sky HD (and have had it for around 2 years). The advantage over Freeview HD (not yet available... and not for a long time yet) is that there is nationwide coverage. Also the satellite based system can stream more channels than a Freeview HD service ever could. The service is still not exactly comprehensive, but more channels are being added all the time. There is now C4 HD and we are shortly to get Eurosports HD just in time for the French Open (Tennis). Discovery and Nat. Geo HD. can be a bit repetitive at times.

04-04-2008, 01:22 AM	#10
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	There's a plan afoot to allow UK residents with the appropriate equipment,(whatever the hell that is), to be able to receive free HD channels in time for the Olympics in 2012. I believe also that the UK government would initially not allow the BBC and ITV to broadcast free HD channels, probably becasue they're greedy assh*les who also intend to sell off the analogue signals, when digital tv has finally taken over the UK also in 2012.

04-04-2008, 07:22 PM	#12
AikonEnt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Crawley, UK Blu-ray collection:246	I have Virgin Media and get 1 HD channel and that's BBC-HD. Absolutely bugger all.

04-05-2008, 07:19 AM	#16
xwingsct Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Bluray players will come in handy indeed if you want to watch HD in UK.

04-08-2008, 01:57 AM	#18
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	Turned my Sky HD box on today... Lo and behold... Another new channel!!!. Rush HD they call it. It looks to be all about Skiing and adrenalin sports. HD channels in the UK are multiplying... like rabbits .

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