All BBC regional versions of BBC One will be going high definition.

BBC One HD for the North East and Cumbria will go live on 21 October.

The high-definition version of the channel will allow those with a HD set top box to enjoy programming in much higher image quality. In a strategy document released in March, the BBC stated they want to "enhance” the experience of viewers.

The BBC have introduced HD channels for many regions across the country, covering Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Full list

Cambridgeshire HD

Channel Islands HD

East HD

East Midlands HD

London HD

North East and Cumbria HD

North West HD

Northern Ireland HD

Oxfordshire HD

Scotland HD

South East HD

South HD

South West HD

Wales HD

West HD

West Midlands HD

York and Lincs HD

Yorkshire HD

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