HDTV Highlights for March

It may have escaped your attention, but Easter is a couple of weeks early this year falling as it does towards the end of March. So then, what are you going to do over those four days of chocolate binge eating and dodging caravans on the motorway? Well what better way to unwind than feasting your eyes one some High Definition TV programming?

The Colour of Magic
Two Christmases ago Sky one brought us their adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s, the Hogfather and it was such a success they have opted to follow it up with the second in a planned 3 adaptations. This time they are going back to where it all started for Pratchett fans, bringing to life Rincewind, Twoflower and the Luggage as a hapless trio who become the Discworlds first ever tourists on a package holiday with a difference as the battle wizards, druids and dragons. Once again starring David Jason and once again being output in glorious HD - set to air over Easter Weekend

Don’t forget The Lyrics
Not had your fill of reality TV yet, just as well since this seems to be one gravy train thats never set to end. Set to air in late March and hosted by Shane Richie, the series is based on the Hit US show and sees contestants choosing songs from different genres and decades to sing along to sing along with the live band as the Lyrics are projected on screen. Much hilarity will undoubtedly ensue when the music stops and the lyrics are taken down and the contestant has to carry on singing. A word of advice, don’t forget the volume control.

Center Stage
The Music Documentary series continues on Sky Arts HD with a live film featuring David Bowie recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1973 in a gig that was billed as the last time he would be performing as Ziggy Stardust. Narrated by the Director DA Pennebaker who details what happens at this infamous retirement concert. Featuring hits like Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud, Changes, Space Oddity as well as covers of the Rolling Stones and Lou Reed.
Invasion of the Jellyfish.
No its not a bad 60’s B Movie, its a fantastic, beautiful looking documentary focusing on the habitat of the Jellyfish. Filled with spectacular photography The Jellyfish Invasion charts explores the survival techniques employed by Jellyfish in exquisite HD detail. Airs on the National Geographic Channel on 23rd March

And of course we have Lost reaching a mid-season break - bound to be a cliffhanger there, as well as season finales of Project Catwalk, and Stargate Atantis