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Digital guide

Whether you're completely new to the world of digital entertainment or just need to fill some gaps in your knowledge, our digital guide is here to help.

We offer a comprehensive overview of digital TV and radio, details of the main service providers, a focus on download services such as BBC iPlayer and a forum for users' questions.
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Digital TV

We tell you what it is and how you get it, plus regional switchover dates, digital recording, HDTV and a glossary explaining the jargon.

Check out our digital TV guide…
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Digital radio

Find out what's so good about it and the different ways you can tune in.

Learn more about digital radio…
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Digital service providers

A rundown of the main digital TV providers and what they offer, with links to further information from our digital TV guide (see above) and providers' own websites.

Read more about the providers…
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Downloads and podcasts

Downloading and streaming TV programmes on your PC (with services like BBC iPlayer and 4oD) and accessing podcasts.

Visit the Downloads section…
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Doctor Digital

If you have any questions about the switchover, Freeview, Freesat, Sky and all things digital, why not put them to our resident expert, and read his responses to other users' queries?

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