HD content now on BBC iPlayer

BBC HD channel content is now available via BBC iPlayer on Virgin Media’s TV platform.
Virgin Media’s TV customers are now able to watch BBC programmes such as Robin Hood, Friday Night With Jonathan Ross and Later…with Jools Holland, in high definition on demand.

Katharine Burns Rivington, Executive Director of Content Acquisition at Virgin Media, said: “As more households become HD Ready, we’re keen to ensure that Virgin Media customers benefit from the most advanced digital TV service possible. BBC iPlayer has been a huge success on our TV platform and we’re thrilled to be expanding the service with HD content. We’re looking forward to increasing our line-up of broadcast HD channels over the next few months and combining the very best of HD and on demand TV.”

Rahul Chakkara, BBC Controller, TV Platforms, said: “There’s a real appetite for BBC iPlayer on TV screens and the addition of the BBC HD programmes further adds to its appeal. HD lets viewers enjoy their favourite programmes in exceptionally vivid colours and crisp pictures, perfect for the TV screen.”