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A report in Advanced Television (picked up by A516 originally) moots the launch of a BBC UHD service around this time next year featuring Wimbledon 2017 as it's key launch event....
If so it will be 50 years after the launch of UK Colour TV in 1967 at the same championships
The BBC is stockpiling suitable programming in preparation for the start of a dedicated 4K/UHD channel.
The Corporation, as part of its relationship with commercial arm BBC Worldwide, has been producing 4K programming for many years. This content usually comes from the BBC’s Natural History Unit in Bristol and mainly comprises quite stunning factual programming shot in – at least – 4K and High Dynamic Range.
It is understood that the dedicated channel will go on air about a year from now and starting with long-form coverage of the 2017 Wimbledon Tennis Championships. The BBC – usually with help from Sony – has trialled 4K at the All England Club since 2013. Last year, Wimbledon’s Number 1 Court saw tests and closed-circuit transmissions of 8K managed by Japan’s NHK public broadcaster.
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If so it will be 50 years after the launch of UK Colour TV in 1967 at the same championships
The BBC is stockpiling suitable programming in preparation for the start of a dedicated 4K/UHD channel.
The Corporation, as part of its relationship with commercial arm BBC Worldwide, has been producing 4K programming for many years. This content usually comes from the BBC’s Natural History Unit in Bristol and mainly comprises quite stunning factual programming shot in – at least – 4K and High Dynamic Range.
It is understood that the dedicated channel will go on air about a year from now and starting with long-form coverage of the 2017 Wimbledon Tennis Championships. The BBC – usually with help from Sony – has trialled 4K at the All England Club since 2013. Last year, Wimbledon’s Number 1 Court saw tests and closed-circuit transmissions of 8K managed by Japan’s NHK public broadcaster.
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