5 June 2009
The BBC has announced its schedule of summer events, which promises to give digital TV viewers plenty of live content. Among them is the Queen's Tennis Championship, which is set to take place between June 8th and 14th, followed later in the month by the world-famous Wimbledon tennis tournament. There will also be plenty for music fans, the BBC has revealed, as the BBC Proms will get coverage between July 17th and September 12th and the Glastonbury music festival will be shown at the end of June. Danielle Nagler, Head of BBC HD, commented: "Sport and music lend themselves perfectly to HD viewing. "It really brings these kinds of events to life and so this summer will be a treat for BBC HD viewers." Comparing digital TV packages is quick and easy with uSwitch.com. The BBC recently revealed that Karen Gillan was to become the new companion of Doctor Who when it returns in spring next year.