Wimbledon 2011 Finals to be filmed in glorious 3D

The BBC announced this week that it will be, as predicted, showing the Wimbledon finals in 3D via its BBC HD channel.



This free-to-view broadcast is available to anyone who has a 3D ready television and access to BBC HD. BBC HD is available on Freeview channel 54, Freesat channel 109, Sky channel 169 and Virgin Media channel 187.

The finals (July 2nd and Sunday 3rd of July) will mark Wimbledon's 125th anniversary AND a landmark in broadcasting as BBC will be broadcasting the first UK Public 3D event.

Danielle Nagler, head of BBC HD says:

 "I'm delighted that in this anniversary year we're bringing UK audiences a new way of getting close to the action on Centre Court. I'm sure that 3D will only add to the drama as the world's greatest players compete for the championship."

The event is also being shown in selected cinema's across the UK, with the BBC offering a few screening to the public for free! Tickets are on random allocation, click -here- to register.

If you are not quite 3D ready, here is a pick of our top 3 sellers to get you ready for the action!

Samsung PS43D490 - 43" 600Hz 3D Plasma TV

The Samsung PS43D490A1WXXU is Samsung's entry level 3D Plasma. Boasting 600Hz (perfect for live sports such as the tennis, the 600Hz ensures you get a crisp image with fast moving live images giving you less motion 'blur') HD Ready with Freeview built in this is the ideal set if you are after 3D on a budget.

LG 42LW450U - 42" 3D 1080p LED with TruMotion 100Hz

Lg's Fantastic 42" LED 42LW450U is proving to be our most popular 'middle ground' 3D Television. Helped by the fact that SKY are offering £100 cashback off the price for their customers (which is nice). This Passive  3D Screen (meaning your glasses do not need batteries/charging. You can even use your cinema specs if you fancy) boasts an impressive spec. Full HD 1080p, perfect for blu-ray and crisp 3D imagery, 100Hz TruMotion for reducing motion blur (again, ideal for live sports). We are also offering the LG BD660 3D Ready Bluray Player for only £89.99 with this (and our other LG 3D Televisions). The perfect partnership.

Samsungs UE55D8000 - 55" 1080p 3D LED Smart TV 

Samsungs mighty UE55D8000YUXXU is the cream of the crop. This super slim 55" LED is jam packed with all the latest television technology you can get your hands on. Full HD 1080p, 800Hz (!) processing, 3D Ready and Samsungs SMART TV technology means you well and truly wont miss a trick. Samsung SMART TV is samsungs version of internet TV. Download Apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, iPlayer and more, browse your favourite web sites and access on-demand content like never before.

You can view all of our 3D Ready televisions by browsing our selection -here-