Freeview and Freely Viewers Will Miss Out on New Channel 4 Comedy Shows as Broadcaster Announces Shake-Up

Freeview and Freely viewers will miss out on new Channel 4 comedy shows as broadcaster announces shake-up

If you watch Channel 4 through Freeview or Freesat, you'll miss out on the latest comedy shows from the British broadcaster. That's because the newest addition — called A Comedy Thing by Channel 4 — will only be accessible on YouTube later this month, not via a more traditional, terrestrial channel. A Comedy Thing by Channel 4 will publish 20-30 minute shows on YouTube, with clips from these longer-form programmes shared on TikTok and Instagram.…

Channel 4 Launches Comedy Channel, But Not on Freeview

Channel 4 is launching a brand new comedy channel this month, but don’t bother checking your Freeview TV guide – because this one’s purely digital. Called “A Comedy Thing by Channel 4,” the new YouTube channel will feature original unscripted comedy content, with weekly shows running 20-30 minutes. And in typical modern fashion, shorter clips will be scattered across TikTok and Instagram for those who prefer their comedy in bite-sized chunks. It…

Channel 4 launching digital comedy channel

Channel 4 has unveiled plans to launch a dedicated digital comedy channel for original unscripted comedy content. Hosted on YouTube, A Comedy Thing by Channel 4 will launch later this July. The new channel will be the latest addition to the public service streamer’s digital portfolio and follows the successful debut of food channel, Channel 4 Served […]