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British Channel 4 to broadcast for free on YouTube

15 October 2009 14:24 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz | 4 comments

The British TV network Channel 4 has signed a deal today with video sharing giant YouTube, partnering to have the broadcaster's shows available for free via Channel 4's YouTube channel.

"YouTube and Channel 4 have signed a pioneering content deal that will make the broadcaster's original programmes available on demand, in full and free-of-charge via YouTube in the UK in the coming months," said the press release. "The strategic partnership marks the first time that a broadcaster anywhere in the world has made a comprehensive catch-up schedule available on YouTube."

One of the first shows available will be "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares," added the broadcaster.

The financial details of the deal was not disclosed but YouTube did say it will last for three years and the videos would be supported by ad revenue.

"Channel 4 was the first broadcaster anywhere in the world to make all its commissioned content available online," adds Channel 4 CEO Andy Duncan. "This strategic partnership is another important milestone for us and we're delighted to be combining the power of the '4' brand and the appeal of our content with YouTube's unrivaled reach and reputation online."

Check the channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/channel4

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asilay328 (Newbie) 15 October 2009 16:22
Are there any shows on Channel 4 that are worth watching? [ + quote]
jos22 (Newbie) 15 October 2009 16:47
*Originally posted by asilay328:* Are there any shows on Channel 4 that are worth watching? yes channel have some good original shows Channel 4 shows over the past include Teachers fonejacker The IT crowd Skins peep-show and the inbetweeners to name a few [ + quote]
robbo94 (Member) 17 October 2009 4:51
this isn't really out great but as you can just watch them on channel 4 website anyway. but channel 4 is one of my favourite channels. Good documentries and great comedy.i have watched some of the daredevils series and they were good. [ + quote]
pmshah (Newbie) 5 November 2009 7:57
It would make sense if it is available to Asian viewers - unlike BBC which is not !!! [ + quote]