BBC to screen World Cup in HDTV

The BBC is to screen this summer’s football World Cup and Wimbledon championships in High-definition television (HDTV). The trial run of the service will include the BBC’s share of World Cup matches and key Wimbledon ties in June. The corporation is trying out HDTV for up to a year, starting in mid-May.

The system delivers more detailed pictures and sharper action shots, and will be an additional stream to the current analogue and digital services. HDTV will only be available to viewers who have HD-enabled television sets, set-top boxes and relevant services via satellite and cable distributors.

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