The channel provides programmes in the genres; drama, comedy, factual entertainment, natural history, and documentaries.

BBC HD also shows EastEnders, Holby City and Casualty at a similar time to their broadcast in the UK.

[6] BBC HD was a television channel broadcasting high-definition programming to Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland.

The channel was launched on 3 December 2008 from the Canal Digital platform and YouSee in Denmark.

[8][9] The channel broadcasts round-the-clock and heavily features BBC dramas and natural documentaries such as Bleak House and Planet Earth.