If I upgrade to the Sky HD box and.....

[Daston]

dont pay for the HD channels (ie the monthly subscription) can I use it to decode the free HD channels from the BBC and C4?

[oobster]

Yes, I think so.

This thread will probably get moved to the Home Cinema section though.

[SeeFive]

Mine doesn't.

[theboyfold]

No, I'm under the impression that you need to pay for the HD function and the recording function. I'm very close to turning Sky off at home and getting a Humax HD PVR as it's over £30 per month for the basic package with Sky+ and HD!!