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High Definition TV explained

HD TV explained

  • HD TV brings great-looking pictures to your television
  • Compare high-definition TV services from Sky, Virgin, Freesat and BT Vision
  • HD TV doesn't come cheap – find out what you'll pay for the different options
  • Watching high-definition discs with Blu-ray

What's in this guide

What is HD TV?

Find out about HD TV, the revolution in television that's sweeping Britain's living rooms

Sky vs Virgin Media vs Freesat

Compare Freesat, Sky and Virgin Media HD TV services for costs, programmes and more 

Get HD TV ready

The essential things you need to know if you’ve decided to take the plunge and go for HD TV

HD TV services

Pick the best HD TV service for you: the lowdown on Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media, BT Vision and Freeview

High-definition DVDs

What you need to do to start watching high-definition Blu-ray DVDs, plus advice on HD-ready TV compatibility