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Step-by-step guide to Audio Description on SKY

audio description icon

Audio description is available free on S4C digidol. The service can transform the enjoyment of TV for people that have difficulty seeing what’s happening on the screen, with additional commentary in Welsh.

The icon above denotes if the service is available on a particular programme.

Quick access:

Press 'help' which provides an easy option for accessing and switching audio description on or off.

Step by step:

  1. Select services on your remote
  2. Select number 4 system setup
  3. Select number 3 language and subtitles
  4. For Audio Description set Favourite Language/Audio to narrative
  5. Arrow key down and save new settings
  6. Press back up to return to the channel

Audio Description on Freeview

Only certain Freeview boxes can receive Audio Description. Currently only some TVonics and Portset Freeview boxes can receive the service. More information from:

The service is also available on some IDTV sets.(IDTV - Freeview Integrated Digital Television) A list of suitable models that have AD is available on the AD website: www.audiodescription.org.uk

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