[Stephen]

Originally Posted by oliver1948uk

I am very confused! I have seen a post where somebody is looking forward to watching DAD'S ARMY in HD! Surely, the only programmes that will benefit from HD (as opposed to upscaled SD) are those that are filmed and broadcast in HD, which will be only some programmes made recently.

We know about those that are on BBC HD, but, for instance, is EASTENDERS filmed in HD? I suspect not since it is not broadcast on BBC HD.

The point I am making is that surely HD channels will only be as good as the technical quality of the programmes broadcast. What percentage of programmes being made at the moment are actually filmed in HD quality?

I suspect having lots of HD channels will mean filling them up with programmes not made in HD which will be of little or no benefit.

I am sure somebody will put me right if I have got it all wrong!

There are many programmes on the HD channels that are upscaled SD, however as with old moviees now on Blu-Ray they can make a HD copy by scanning the original 35mm film in to a computer. Probably doesn't apply to old TV stuff though.