bassethound
02-02-11, 19:32
Channel 4 and Freesat have announced that Channel 4 HD will launch on the subscription-free satellite platform in the spring.
From April, the high definition simulcast of the Channel 4 network will become the fourth HD channel on Freesat, joining BBC One HD, the BBC HD channel and ITV1 HD.
Channel 4 HD launched on Sky in 2007 and has since become available on Virgin Media in summer 2009 and the Freeview HD platform in April last year.
Freesat managing director Emma Scott said: "This is fantastic news for Freesat. Channel 4 HD is a high quality channel and we're sure it'll prove popular with our discerning viewers.
"The addition of a fourth HD channel makes Freesat an even more attractive offer for savvy TV viewers looking for quality TV without monthly bills."
Last week, the BBC Red Button video service launched on Freesat, bringing a range of video content to the platform, starting with the Being Human spinoff, Becoming Human. Freesat viewers will also soon get access to catch-up platform ITV Player, joining the already available BBC iPlayer.
From April, the high definition simulcast of the Channel 4 network will become the fourth HD channel on Freesat, joining BBC One HD, the BBC HD channel and ITV1 HD.
Channel 4 HD launched on Sky in 2007 and has since become available on Virgin Media in summer 2009 and the Freeview HD platform in April last year.
Freesat managing director Emma Scott said: "This is fantastic news for Freesat. Channel 4 HD is a high quality channel and we're sure it'll prove popular with our discerning viewers.
"The addition of a fourth HD channel makes Freesat an even more attractive offer for savvy TV viewers looking for quality TV without monthly bills."
Last week, the BBC Red Button video service launched on Freesat, bringing a range of video content to the platform, starting with the Being Human spinoff, Becoming Human. Freesat viewers will also soon get access to catch-up platform ITV Player, joining the already available BBC iPlayer.