Whitehaven goes digital

Whitehaven in Cumbria has become the first area of the UK to switch to all-digital television services. The last three analogue television channels; BBC1, ITV1 and Channel 4 were switched off locally at 02:00 am. At 03:27 am, 20 Freeview channels and 10 radio stations started broadcasting to 25,000 households in and around Whitehaven.

Ford Ennals, Chief Executive of Digital UK, said: "I'm delighted that today thousands of people in Whitehaven will be able to enjoy the great choice and extra features that digital TV has to offer. This is a big day for the area and for television in the UK, and I'd like to thank all those who have helped ensure the first switchover has gone smoothly."

The next area to switch over will be Scottish Borders in November 2008, followed by Westcountry, Wales and Granada starting in 2009.

DTG Staff  |  14.11.2007

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