TV rivals form on-demand service

The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 are to launch a joint on-demand service, which will bring together hundreds of hours of television program in one place. The BBC reports.

"The service is set to go live in 2008 and will offer viewers access to current shows - like Ugly Betty and archive material.

... The BBC's iPlayer, ITV's catch-up service and Channel 4's 4oD will continue to exist along the new online "aggregator", which will provide a complement to the established providers.

Programing from all three broadcasters will be available for free download, streaming, rental and purchase via the internet, with expansion on to other platforms planned. "

emily | 5:39 PM | Video on Demand |
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