Channel 4's 4oD service offers a range of free content
Channel 4's 4oD online TV service allows you to watch most Channel 4 shows from the previous 30 days free of charge. There's also a range of older shows available from the Channel 4 archive, such as classic episodes of Brookside.
4oD is also available through some digital TV providers including BT Vision and Virgin Media.
As the shows are streamed directly to your PC as you watch, your broadband connection will have to be fast and reliable.
4oD is now available on YouTube, via their dedicated channel. The shows are sorted into their specific categories, such as comedy, drama and documentaries.
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4oD on the PlayStation 3
In December 2010, 4oD was launched on the PlayStation 3. Owners can now watch content from the service free of charge on their console.
4oD can be accessed by signing into a Playstation Network Account, and selecting the TV icon on the Xcross Media Bar.
What you'll need to watch Channel 4oD online TV
To stream TV programmes to watch from a PC or laptop, you'll need a broadband internet connection and the following:
The latest version of Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X
A recent version of a recommended browser: 4oD recommends Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, or the latest versions of Firefox or Safari
An up-to-date version of Flash to view the shows: Adobe Flash 9.0.124 or higher. Mac users will need Adobe Flash 10.
Most PC, Mac and Linux users can access streamed online programmes using 4oD Catch-Up.
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