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³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Worldwide Channels and CANAL+ Cyfrowy, operator of Poland's digital DTH platform CYFRA+, have signed a new distribution deal to make the international high-definition channel from the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ immediately available to subscribers of CYFRA+.

³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ HD is now available as part of the Prestiżowy HD+ tier and the HD Mix option, as well as a standalone channel on CYFRA+. The channel is available with a dual language option enabling viewers to access both a Polish lectored audio and the original English-language option. ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ HD appears as number 61 on CYFRA+ set-top boxes.

Dean Possenniskie, General Manager and SVP EMEA, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Worldwide Channels said: "We're completely focussed on bringing ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ HD, with some of the best HD content in the world, to as many homes as possible – this new deal takes total distribution of our channel to 750,000 households in Poland. I look forward to a great working relationship with CYFRA+ and to building on this success."

Beata Ryczkowska, Programming Director of Canal+ Cyfrowy said: "³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ HD is an excellent brand, well known in Poland. I am convinced that very soon it shall have loyal fans amongst our subscribers. ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ HD is the 14th HD channel we have made available to CYFRA+ subscribers."

With unbeatable picture and sound quality, the channel offers a true home-cinema experience. ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ HD brings audiences the very best high-definition content from the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳, with a line-up of multi-award-winning documentaries, entertainment and arts programming. Highlights include Tess of the D'Urbervilles, a lavish adaptation of Thomas Hardy's complex, profound and heart-breaking novel starring Gemma Aterton, the second series of BAFTA award-winning comedy Gavin and Stacey, slick escapist dramas Hotel Babylon, Sharpe's Peril and Robin Hood, and the visually stunning series Planet Earth and Galapagos.

NOTES TO EDITORS
³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ HD offers the best international High Definition content with a line-up of multi award-winning productions from a broad range of programming genres. With unbeatable picture and sound quality, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ HD is the true home-cinema experience, where clarity and precision are at the forefront presenting perfected television. ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ HD is the ultimate in HD TV totally immersing viewers in the experience, so true to life is ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ HD that viewers won't feel like they are watching – they’ll feel like they are participating.

Louise Loffel/Harriet Otoo