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BGonaSTICK · 05-07-07, 03:44 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, 10:12 PM

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

madrat · 06-07-07, 02:02 AM

As I said in the Channel 5 +1 post.

WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY. >

Analoguesat · 06-07-07, 10:21 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, 01:04 PM

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

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BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 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: 542 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Channel Four Announces Timeshift Wouldn't it be cheaper just to pay for their customers to have free Sky + ? __________________

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madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2,209 Thanks: 11 Thanked 71 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Channel Four Announces Timeshift As I said in the Channel 5 +1 post. WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY. > __________________ *VIRGIN, STOP SENDING ME JUNK MAIL.*

06-07-07, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 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. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

06-07-07, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 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