Television sets have established and maintained a commonplace position within the furniture of residential properties across the United Kingdom as individuals and families have come together for several decades to enjoy the best programmes and broadcasts that the medium continually offers. Available on a commercial basis since the 1920s, television broadcasting companies have commissioned programmes that are tailored to suit the needs and viewing requirements of respective consumer group and target audiences, with the gradual increase in channels further extending the extensive viewing potential of owning a set. Continual technological advancements across all electronic mediums have transformed televisions from the days of black and white images and terrestrial broadcasting, to Sky Digital which is controlled via an expansive Sky remote that provides more power and control to the user.
Early television sets received terrestrial transmissions from public television broadcasting companies, firstly from the BBC who consider their first public service in 1936 that became a regular feature to be the birthplace of television broadcasting from which modern day services were built upon. Early broadcasts were screened by sets in monochrome colours until 1967 which was essentially the benchmark for revolutionary changes within television broadcasting, both in terms of the number of accessible channels, and the selection of sets that now provide high output qualities. As analogue terrestrial transmissions will cease to exist in 2012, individuals have an extensive choice of digital options that provide a wealth of channels to suit the tastes and interests of all age groups.
Digital transmission boxes are accompanied by high definition television sets that have increased in screen width, yet reduced in size with modern options available in flat screen as technological advancements eradicated the requirement for extensive components fitted to the back in order to provide a power and output supply. In a similar vein to terrestrial services that required a television license in order to legally access broadcasting channels, Sky Digital is provided with a subscription to one or a number of excellent package deals which are received via a satellite installed at the side of a property. From there, individuals can gain access to a wide selection of channels via a Sky remote which allow for interactive services and a multitude of satellite broadcasts to thoroughly enjoy the digital experience.