BBC HD

BBC HD was a high-definition television channel owned by the BBC. The channel was initially run as a trial from 15 May 2006 until becoming a full service on 1 December 2007 before its discontinuation on 26 March 2013. It broadcast only during the afternoon and evening and only broadcast material shot in high definition, either in a simulcast with another channel or by inserting a repeat of an HD programme.

This article is about the former UK channel. For the international and maritime channel, see BBC HD (international). For the replacement, see BBC Two.
Not to be confused with CBBC HD.

BBC HD
Logo used from 2006 to 2013
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
Ownership
OwnerBBC
Sister channelsBBC One
BBC Two
BBC Three
BBC Four
BBC News
BBC Parliament
CBBC
CBeebies
History
Launched15 May 2006 (2006-05-15)
Closed26 March 2013 (2013-03-26)
Replaced byBBC Two HD
Links
Websitewww.bbc.co.uk/bbchd/
Availability (at time of closure)
Terrestrial
FreeviewChannel 102

The channel featured a mix of programming including new episodes of Top Gear, Doctor Who and Hustle, repeats of HD programmes including Planet Earth, Bleak House and Torchwood as well as live coverage of large events such as The Proms, Wimbledon, the Eurovision Song Contest and the FIFA World Cup.

The channel closed for the final time at 01:20 am on Tuesday 26 March 2013, and was replaced with BBC Two HD, partly as a result of budget cuts affecting the entire corporation.

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