The service started in the early 1950's following our successful tender to provide TV pictures to the Down-land hamlet of East Dean. At that time, TV reception was impossible and BBC funds for a local transmitter were not available, therefore it had to be a commercially viable service with a subscription charge levied by the chosen operator. Our reception service has always been excellent value and is constantly upgraded to accommodate new free-to-air digital channels.

We currently transmit 21 channels of TV and a first class FM radio service. The advantages of our cable system are:

• No aerials - there is a Covenant in East Dean village banning external antennas
• Multi-viewing i.e. 5 TVs in the house 5 different channel choices
• Real involvement in choice of programming - 95% of subscribers return viewing habit questionnaires
• Wide choice of programmes at a fraction of the cost of 'Sky' or traditional cable companies
• Superb FM radio reception direct from duplexed cable terminal
• Digital channels from the BBC are already on the service therefore no need for iDTV or set top box

How much does it cost?
The cost of this package is £60 per annum with discounts available for prompt payment. Further discounts are available to people who buy or rent TV equipment from us.