UKTV to launch HD channels on Sky

UKTV has announced plans to launch Good Food and Eden on Sky, in high definition.

Good Food HD is expected to be the first to launch, on 31 August and Eden HD will follow in October.

The launch of Good Food HD will include new content such as Ronnie Corbett’s Supper Club, which will feature the veteran comedian asking celebrities what they would eat for their last ever meal.

New programmes on Eden HD will include Great Rift and South Pacific alongside favourites such as Planet Earth.

Virgin Media is believed to be planning to sell its 50% stake in UKTV.

Virgin jointly owns the company with BBC Worldwide.