Whitehaven to complete switchover
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Whitehaven will become the UK's first all-digital town tomorrow morning. Starting at 2am, the town and surrounding area of Copeland in Cumbria will complete the process of digital TV switchover, as all remaining analogue signals are turned off.
Analogue BBC One, ITV1 and Channel 4 will be replaced by a series of digital channels broadcast in the area for the first time. This completes the switchover process which began on October 17, when analogue BBC Two came off air and the first digital channels became available through an aerial.
Ford Ennals, Chief Executive of Digital UK, said: "We've been very impressed by the response of people in Whitehaven to becoming the first all-digital community. I'm particularly grateful for the hard work of the many organisations and volunteers here who have been instrumental in helping their friends and neighbours prepare for switchover.
"Our research suggests that nearly all 25,000 homes in and around Whitehaven are ready for the completion of this process which will transform many people's experience of watching television.
"We estimate that around 500 households still need to take action to prepare for switchover. On top of that we know that social housing providers and the Help Scheme are still waiting for some householders to get in touch to arrange delivery or installation. Nevertheless, we believe that the vast majority of people in Whitehaven are well prepared and are looking forward to receiving the extra channels.
"I would urge anyone still relying on analogue television to take action today or risk being left with a blank screen. Those who may need some advice or assistance should call us on 0845 6 505050 or visit one of the help centres we are operating across the Copeland area."
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