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BGonaSTICK · 05-07-07, 02:44 PM

Channel 4 today announced that it is to become the first terrestrial broadcaster in the UK to transmit a time-shifted version of its core TV channel.

The launch of Channel 4 +1 on August means there will be an exact replica of Channel 4’s schedule on a one-hour delay, including all live programming, US acquisitions and TV advertising including regional variations.

At launch Channel 4+1 will be available on Freeview, Sky Digital and Virgin Media.

Andy Duncan, Chief Executive of Channel 4, said: “This gives our viewers another opportunity to watch Channel 4’s high-quality content while ensuring maximum value from our investment in commissioned programming.

"Given the ongoing shift in consumer behaviour within television, we believe the launch of Channel 4+1 is a logical strategic move. It’s consistent with our commitment to do everything appropriate to secure Channel 4’s public service model longer term.”

Andy Barnes, Sales Director at Channel 4, added: “This will also benefit our advertisers by giving them additional access to the high-quality audiences Channel 4 already delivers.”

Gav · 05-07-07, 09:12 PM

Wouldn't it be cheaper just to pay for their customers to have free Sky + ?

madrat · 06-07-07, 01:02 AM

As I said in the Channel 5 +1 post.

WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY. >

Analoguesat · 06-07-07, 09:21 AM

Easy - major broadcasters need a multi channel offering these days.

A +1 channel is really easy to set up - no additional Ofcom licencing is required as its a timeshift rather than a new channel, and all thats needed is an hours delay off one of the playout servers.

BGonaSTICK · 06-07-07, 12:04 PM

And they can spend an extra hour scamming the Richard and Judy phone-in contestants

05-07-07, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,553 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	Channel Four Announces Timeshift Channel 4 today announced that it is to become the first terrestrial broadcaster in the UK to transmit a time-shifted version of its core TV channel. The launch of Channel 4 +1 on August means there will be an exact replica of Channel 4’s schedule on a one-hour delay, including all live programming, US acquisitions and TV advertising including regional variations. At launch Channel 4+1 will be available on Freeview, Sky Digital and Virgin Media. Andy Duncan, Chief Executive of Channel 4, said: “This gives our viewers another opportunity to watch Channel 4’s high-quality content while ensuring maximum value from our investment in commissioned programming. "Given the ongoing shift in consumer behaviour within television, we believe the launch of Channel 4+1 is a logical strategic move. It’s consistent with our commitment to do everything appropriate to secure Channel 4’s public service model longer term.” Andy Barnes, Sales Director at Channel 4, added: “This will also benefit our advertisers by giving them additional access to the high-quality audiences Channel 4 already delivers.” __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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Gav Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 540 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Channel Four Announces Timeshift Wouldn't it be cheaper just to pay for their customers to have free Sky + ? __________________

06-07-07, 01:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 1,544 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Channel Four Announces Timeshift As I said in the Channel 5 +1 post. WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY. > __________________ *I want it and I want it now*

06-07-07, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat Site Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 7,296 Thanks: 7 Thanked 164 Times in 152 Posts	Re: Channel Four Announces Timeshift Easy - major broadcasters need a multi channel offering these days. A +1 channel is really easy to set up - no additional Ofcom licencing is required as its a timeshift rather than a new channel, and all thats needed is an hours delay off one of the playout servers. __________________ Dreambox 7020 / Pace Sky Digibox / Amstrad Sky Italia box 5 dishes for 5E/9E/13E/16E/19E/23E/28E Please DO NOT pm the mods & admins for c&ble keys. You may get banned for it! Read the rules before you post - click here to read them

06-07-07, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Super Murderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 10,553 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Channel Four Announces Timeshift And they can spend an extra hour scamming the Richard and Judy phone-in contestants __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W


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