WHAT FOOTBALL HD CHANNELS ARE ON FREESAT TV?

WHAT FOOTBALL HD CHANNELS ARE ON FREESAT TV?


TWO BIG FINALS, ONE BIG WEEK OF HD FOOTBALL ACTION EXCLUSIVELY ON FREESAT

EXPERIENCE THE FA CUP AND UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALS IN BRILLIANT HD on ITV HD



Catch the two biggest matches of the season in pin-sharp HD, completely subscription free, as Freesat brings you a week of the best footballing action in high definition. Both the UEFA Champions League Final (Manchester United vs. FC Barcelona) and the FA Cup Final (Everton vs. Chelsea) will be shown on ITV HD, exclusive to Freesat, on Wednesday 27th and Saturday 30th May 2009.



HD offers a picture that is five times the quality of normal digital TV, perfect for making every detail of high paced action on the pitch sharper; meaning every kick, tackle and goal is vividly lifelike. It’s the ultimate way to watch next week.



And if that wasn’t enough, all of this plus over 140 other channels including the BBC HD channel are available for a one-off set-up cost with no contract and no monthly bills. Current HD highlights on Freesat include and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Reggie Perrin and Later With Jools Holland on the BBC HD Channel, as well as a great choice of sport, movies and drama from ITV HD.



There is a range of different ways to get Freesat:



* A standard-definition digital box, currently priced from £39.99, providing over 140 digital TV channels and services
* A high-definition (HD) digital box, currently priced from £89.99, providing 140 channels, plus the BBC HD channel and the ITV HD channel
* A Freesat+ digital television recorder, currently priced from £259.95, allowing viewers to pause, rewind and record up to 200 hours of Freesat digital TV
* An integrated digital TV (IDTV), currently priced from £599.99, a flat screen television with HD Freesat built in



In order to receive Freesat, a satellite dish is required. If you’ve got a satellite dish already, you’re halfway there. If not, it’s simple to arrange installation for around £80.



Freesat is available from Argos, Currys, Comet, John Lewis, Maplin and many independent retailers.



Further information on Freesat can be found at www.freesat.co.uk

About Freesat

Freesat is a satellite TV service providing subscription-free digital television to everyone in the UK. Freesat is a not-for-profit organisation and is a joint venture between the BBC and ITV.

This is an official press release.