HD Channels

High Definition channels currently available through Sky+HD include:

Free Channels


BBC One HD  Channel 4 HD
BBC HD  Five HD
ITV1 HD 

Bonus Channels with HD Pack


E4 HD  ITV2 HD
ITV3 HD  ITV4 HD
Sky News HD 

Entertainment


Sky 1 HD  Sky Living HD
Sky Atlantic HD  Watch HD
Dave HD  Comedy Central HD
Universal HD  SyFy HD
FX HD  Sky Arts 1 HD
Sky Arts 2 HD  Good Food HD


Entertainment Plus (includes above channels)


Biography HD  MTVN HD
Sky Sports News HD  Eurosport HD
Sky News HD  National Geographic Channel HD
National Geographic Wild HD  History HD
Eden HD  Discovery HD
Crime & Investigation HD  Cartoon Network HD
Nickelodeon HD  Disney XD HD
Disney Channel HD 

Movies


Sky Movies Premiere HD  Sky Movies Showcase HD
Sky Movies Comedy HD  Sky Movies Action & Adventure HD
Sky Movies Family HD  Sky Movies Crime & Thriller HD
Sky Movies Drama & Romance HD  Sky Movies SciFi & Horror HD
Sky Movies Modern Greats HD  Sky Movies Classics HD
Sky Movies Indie HD  MGM HD
Disney Cinemagic HD 

Sports


Sky Sports HD1  Sky Sports HD2
Sky Sports HD3  Sky Sports HD4
ESPN HD  ESPN America HD


Pay Per View


Sky Box Office HD1  Sky Box Office HD2






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Channel 4 HD

Channel 4 HD Logo Channel 4 HD is a high definition simulcast channel from Channel 4.

Channel 4 HD broadcasts the same schedule as the standard definition channel, Channel 4. Content is broadcast in high definition where available, or is upscaled where it is not available in high definition.

Broadcasting at a higher bitrate, the picture quality of even upscaled content is improved when compared to the standard definition channel.

How to watch Channel 4 HD

Channel 4 HD is Free to view, which means that it is encrypted and is only available on a Sky HD box with a viewing card. The channel is available without subscription to either Sky TV or the Sky HD Mix/Pack as long as you have a Sky Viewing Card. This means that all you require to watch this channel is a High Defintion set-top box and a Sky Viewing Card. A Sky Viewing Card can be obtained by either subscribing to a Sky package (HD is not required), buying a "Pay Once, Watch Forever" card, buying a "Freesat From Sky" card, or using an Ex-Subscription card.

You will find Channel 4 HD on Sky Guide Channel 140.

History of Channel 4 HD

Channel 4 HD launched on 10th December 2007. The channel usually broadcasts at least 2 hours of high definition content per day, but this can be as high as 7/8 hours per day.

On Monday, 2nd June 2008, Channel 4 became the first terrestrial broadcaster in the UK to show one of the UK`s soaps, Hollyoaks, in High Definition.

Content shown on Channel 4 HD

Here is a small selection of what has been shown:
If you have Sky+HD, to enjoy content in HD on the Channel 4 HD channel, turn to Sky Guide Channel 140

What's On - Now and Next

What is currently being shown on Channel 4 HD and is due to air next?

Find out below:
Now: Off Air

Next: Off Air

Get more information about Channel 4 HD

To find out more about Channel 4 HD, you can visit their website by clicking on the link below:
Visit the Channel 4 HD Website