Sky Arts 1 HD

Sky Arts HD is a high definition simulcast channel from Sky.

Sky Arts HD broadcasts the same schedule as the standard definition channel, Sky Arts. 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 Sky Arts 1 HD

Sky Arts HD is a subscription channel, which means that it is encrypted and is only available on a Sky HD box with a viewing card that has the HD Pack enabled. Sky Arts HD is included in the HD Pack when you also subscribe to the Style & Culture Pack.

You will find Sky Arts 1 HD on Sky Guide Channel 243.

History of Sky Arts 1 HD

Sky Arts HD started as Artsworld HD, which launched at the launch of Sky HD in May 2006 as a simulcast channel.

Artsworld HD became Sky Arts HD on 1st March 2007 after BSkyB became the owner of the channel.

On the 20th October 2008, Sky Arts HD started simulcasting Sky Arts 1 and Sky Arts 2.

On the 2nd March 2009, Sky Arts 2 HD launched.

On the 8th June 2009, Sky Arts 1 HD & Sky Arts 2 HD became fully simulcasting of their SD channels, broadcasting between the hours of 8am to 2am.

Around the 5th October 2010, Sky Arts 1 HD & Sky Arts 2 HD were changed to require a subscription to the HD Pack and the Style & Culture Pack.

On the 1st February 2011, Sky Arts 1 HD moved to channel 243 from 244 as part of the HD Swap

Content shown on Sky Arts 1 HD

Here is a small selection of what has been shown:

• Nabucco
• The Book Show
• Darbar Festival 2008
• Cavalleria Rusticana
• La Clemenza Di Tito
• An Exile In Paradise
• Eugene Onegin
• Hansel And Gretel
• Poetry: From Pete Doherty To Andrew Motion
• Spider In The City
• High Definition Britain

If you have Sky+HD, to enjoy content in HD on the Sky Arts 1 HD channel, turn to Sky Guide Channel 243

What's On - Now and Next

What is currently being shown on Sky Arts 1 HD and is due to air next?

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Get more information about Sky Arts 1 HD

To find out more about Sky Arts 1 HD, you can visit their website by clicking on the link below:
Visit the Sky Arts 1 HD Website