The BBC has confirmed the following high definition braodcasts for October and November:

Torchwood
The new drama from writer Russell T Davies, Torchwood is a sci-fi crime thriller which tells the story of a crack squad of secret agents, setting their own rules and operating above the law to protect the public from both human and alien threats. Starring John Barrowman and Eve Myles. (Simulcast with BBC THREE from late October)

Sinchronicity
Set on the streets of Manchester, Sinchronicity is a stylish, strange and sexy comedy drama asking the question that haunts us all: “What if…?” (previously shown on BBC THREE)

Billy Elliot
Northern England, 1974. What’s a poor boy to do? Billy’s mam is dead, his brother beats him up for nicking his Marc Bolan records, his dad’s worried about the strike, his granny’s lost her marbles, the streets are full of riot police. And Billy wants to be a ballet dancer. Award-winning BBC Film (2000) (Simulcast with BBC ONE)

November first showings on BBC HD:

Planet Earth part two
Planet Earth returns to BBC ONE to continue the ultimate portrait of our planet. Six episodes complete the series, covering the polar regions, plains, forests, jungles, shallow seas and deep oceans. (Simulcast with BBC ONE)

Great British Summer
Alan Titchmarsh narrates this new series exploring British people’s relationship with the sunniest season. Events across the British Isles – from baking-hot days on the beach to the stoic acceptance of a washed-out Wimbledon – reveal just why summer is held with such great affection in the British psyche. (Simulcast with BBC ONE)

Into the West
A sweeping epic covering the period from 1825 to 1892, Into The West weaves together the compelling experiences of two multi-generational families - one pioneer and the other plains-dwelling Native American - each telling the dramatic stories of the development of the West from their distinct viewpoints.

The six by 90 minute mini-series is produced by Turner Network Television (TNT) in association with DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg. (Simulcast with BBC TWO)

Jam and Jerusalem
Set in a small West Country village, comedy Jam and Jerusalem stars Sue Johnston as local practice nurse Sal who, along with best friend Tip, the surgery’s receptionist with an intricate knowledge of everyone’s ailments, lives a busy life at the centre of their community. Written by Jennifer Saunders and also starring Pauline McLynn (as Tip), Joanna Lumley, Dawn French, Maggie Steed, David Mitchell, Sally Phillips and Doreen Mantle.

The Innocence Project
A vibrant and original pre-watershed series which follows a group of bright and ambitious law students. (simulcast with BBC ONE)

Secret Life of Mrs Beeton (Previously shown on BBC FOUR)
Fear of Fanny (Previously shown on BBC FOUR)

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Highlights of the Electric Proms including The Who, James Brown, The Good, the Bad and The Queen, Kasabian and the Guillemots with the BBC Symphony Orchestra will feature on BBC HD later in the year. (To be shown first on BBC ONE and BBC THREE)

www.bbc.co.uk/electricproms

Lead Balloon
Jack Dee stars as Rick Spleen, a successful but disillusioned and world-weary stand-up comedian and writer who spends too much time hosting corporate events. (To be shown first on BBC FOUR)