Channel 4 (VoD service)

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Channel 4
Original author(s)Channel Four Television Corporation
Developer(s)Channel Four Television Corporation
Initial release16 November 2006
Stable release
30 March 2015
Platform
Available inEnglish
TypeTelevision catch-up
Websitewww.channel4.com Edit this on Wikidata
Channel 4
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Channel 4 (previously 4oD and All 4) is a video on demand service from Channel Four Television Corporation,[1] free of charge for most content and funded by advertising.[2] The service is available in the UK and Ireland; viewers are not required to have a TV licence—required for live viewing and the BBC iPlayer on-demand service—when watching on-demand services.[2] The service launched on 16 November 2006 as 4oD (for "4 on Demand").[3] The service offers a variety of programmes recently shown on Channel 4, E4, More4, Film4 and E4 Extra and shorts, alongside exclusive content such as programming from Adult Swim.[4] However some programmes and movies are not available due to rights issues. The service was originally available without registration, but free registration was later required.[5] The service is available without advertising (except for live viewing) on payment of a subscription, under the name Channel 4+ (previously All 4+).[6]

The cable and IPTV versions are operated through an appropriate set-top box, the Internet variant can be accessed via their website, and there are apps for mobile devices. All 4 generated around 215 million long-form video views on all platforms where it is available in the first half of 2011, making Channel 4 the biggest commercial UK broadcaster in the video on-demand market during the period.[7]

On 30 March 2015, 4oD was merged into and renamed All 4.[8] (References below to "All 4" before that date should be understood as including 4oD.)

On 28 February 2019, All 4 was rebranded with a new logo, website design and app design.[9]

On 17 April 2023, All 4 rebranded as Channel 4, becoming the "first UK broadcaster to adopt one brand identity across its digital and linear channels".[10]

  1. ^ "4 On Demand". Channel 4. Archived from the original on 1 July 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Terms of use". Channel 4. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Channel 4 Launches 4oD Video-On-Demand Service". Channel 4. 16 November 2006. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012.
  4. ^ "What content can I find on 4oD?". Channel 4. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
  5. ^ Clover, Julian (3 March 2017). "Mandatory sign-in for All4 content". Broadband TV News.
  6. ^ "All 4+". Channel 4. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Channel 4 to launch revamped 4oD on web". Digital Spy. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
  8. ^ "Channel 4 Trades in 4OD for 'All 4' Rebrand, New Apps and Timed O2 Programme Exclusives". Gizmodo. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  9. ^ "Channel 4 relaunches All 4 with a new visual identity, new iOS app and a trial ad-free service | Channel 4". channel4.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  10. ^ "Channel 4 transforms brand to help viewers navigate crowded digital world | Channel 4". www.channel4.com. Retrieved 2 November 2022.