Channel 4 On Demand

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6212462.stm

This is the new service from channel 4 where you can catch up or just simply watch tv programmes through your computer and internet.

I have tried the service myself, some programmes are free some are 0.99p and films are due to be released soon to watch for not alot more. Also, soon you will able to subscribe rather than pay for each thing you wants which i think will prve popular.

'Viewers are able to download most of the channel's current schedule for up to 30 days after transmission or choose programmes from its archives.'

Basically, most programmes past and present.

I think this will be popular because most people do not like everything on the channel and this way theycan pick and choose what they want to watch and can access it, but 'Each programme will "disappear" from users' computers 48 hours after they start to watch.'

Downloads can take up to an hour and a half which if ok to be fair considering the length of some programmes, but only people using Windows XP and those who have Windows Media Player 10 installed.

'Channel 4 said it had signed contracts with almost 100 independent production companies, including Endemol, which makes Big Brother, and would also offer selected films under the same terms for £1.99.'