Channel 4 (UK)
Channel 4 is a British broadcast network that provides culturally-relevant, alternative programming. The channel was established in 1982 to provide competition to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and its two channels. It is mostly funded through commercial advertisements that run before and during programs.
Amazon to bring Freely to Fire TVs in United Kingdom
The U.K.'s public service broadcasters will bring their Freely television platform to Amazon Fire TVs later this year.
Paralympic Games drive 20 million viewers to Channel 4 UK
YouTube was the biggest OTT distribution platform for Channel 4, with more than 4 million live and on-demand streaming minutes.
Channel 4 sees digital audience climb 30 percent in June
Channel 4 saw its digital audience increase 30 percent in the month of June
Channel 4 reports increase in viewership on YouTube
hannel 4 saw a three-fold increase in viewership of its shows on social video platform YouTube
Channel 4 relaunches brand identity as “public service streamer”
Channel 4 has refreshed its brand identity to bring greater emphasis to its digital and streaming platforms and products.
Broadcasters launch Freely TV in United Kingdom
The service offers streaming versions of linear channels and on-demand content from Britain's public service broadcasters.
Everyone TV offers sneak peek at forthcoming Freely streaming service
Everyone TV has offered a first look at Freely, a new British streaming service that will make broadcast TV signals available online.
Channel 4 will lay off 240, sell London-based headquarters
Channel 4 says it will lay off around 240 workers and sell its London-based headquarters.
British streamers willing to tolerate ads for free TV, study shows
As in other areas, British streamers are becoming increasingly weary of costs associated with premium services.
Channel 4 launches streaming channels in U.S.
Britain's Channel 4 is launching two free, ad-supported streaming channels in the United States.
Channel 4 reports record revenue during 2022
The UK's Channel 4 reported records in its earnings and content investment during 2022.
Sky, Channel 4 extend Formula 1 partnership through 2026
Channel 4 and Comcast's Sky have extended a multi-year partnership that will allow fans of Formula 1 to watch some coverage on free TV.