Channel 4 has recorded 69 billion viewer minutes on its streaming service in 2025, up 14% year-on-year.
The broadcaster said the figure marked a key milestone in its transformation into a digital-first public service streamer.
.jpg)
Channel 4 said that the average viewer streamed over 1000 minutes of its content in 2025.
Channel 4 also hit several other milestones this year with total audience of all individuals rising (+2%), share of 16-34 viewing going up (+1%) and ABC1 share also up (6%).
The broadcaster said key successes in 2025 were Virgin Island, which became the biggest launch for young audiences in over 20 years.
Bonnie Blue: 1000 Men and Me was the channel’s most-streamed documentary ever.
Detective series Patience achieved the highest drama debut since It's a Sin, while Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping saw the largest comedy launch since 2018.
Ian Katz, Chief Content Officer, Channel 4 said: “I’m delighted that a string of hits from Virgin Island and Game of Wool to Patience and Trespasses have driven another year of Channel 4 streaming growth and we’re expecting millions of viewers to catch up with some of the great shows they missed over the Christmas break."
.jpg)
Disney sells A+E Global Media stake for US$1.2bn
Hearst has revealed that it will officially acquire Disney’s 50% interest in A+E Global Media for approximately US$1.2bn in cash.
Fremantle appoints Katie O’Connell Marsh as CEO of Global Scripted Hub
Global production and distribution group Fremantle has named Katie O’Connell Marsh as the CEO of its new London-based Global Scripted Hub.
British Film Commission designates West Midlands as key film and TV hub
The British Film Commission (BFC) has named the West Midlands (Birmingham) as the UK’s eighth official regional production hub for scripted inward investment film and high-end TV.
BBC Weather to become more digital and local
BBC Weather has set out plans to make its services more digital and local as audiences increasingly use digital platforms for weather forecasts.
World Cup football drives “solid" financial results for ITV
UK broadcaster ITV has reported a “solid” performance in its first half of 2026 financial results, with the football World Cup driving a 3% growth in advertising despite “macro-economic headwinds”.
.jpg)
