BBC HD resolutions

On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:37:48 -0000, "GTS"
wrote:

I am not sure if BBC HD broadcasts were always 1920*1080 or they vary? Only
last night I was watching Rick Stein and 'Christmas in Wales' and was
suprised to see all recordings a
Video: MPEG4 Video (H264) 1440x1080 25.00fps [Video]
Audio: Dolby AC3 48000Hz stereo [Audio]
Even the links between programs were 1440x1080
I assume that lower res = less bandwidth needed?
Would hate to think they might sacrifice resolution to fit their quart into
a pint-pot.

I take it these problems relate to satellite as there are AIUI no
Freeview receivers yet. Any ideas what the position will be on
Freeview? With all the criticism of HD I am thinking of saving some
money by sticking with standard definition.