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**Chris** · 21-09-2018, 20:42

No question it will be broadcast in 16:9, however it may well have been future-proofed by being shot in 2.39:1. An increasing number of the BBC’s prime dramas are showing a greater or lesser degree of letterboxing at the top and bottom of the screen, suggesting that they are being made in theatrical anamorphic and cropped for broadcast. It is of course entirely possible that they have cropped a 16:9 source to make the trailer look theatrical and impressive but given that the BBC seems to think theatrical aspect ratio for home viewing quality drama is where the industry will eventually go, its by no means certain.

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Chris Trollsplatter Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 36,929	Re: Doctor Who No question it will be broadcast in 16:9, however it may well have been future-proofed by being shot in 2.39:1. An increasing number of the BBC’s prime dramas are showing a greater or lesser degree of letterboxing at the top and bottom of the screen, suggesting that they are being made in theatrical anamorphic and cropped for broadcast. It is of course entirely possible that they have cropped a 16:9 source to make the trailer look theatrical and impressive but given that the BBC seems to think theatrical aspect ratio for home viewing quality drama is where the industry will eventually go, its by no means certain. Last edited by Chris; 21-09-2018 at 20:45.