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."
Fremantle’s Imaginae Studios unveils first AI project
Fremantle’s recently launched AI label Imaginae Studios has unveiled its first project, which is named Art Awakens.
HBO Max hits 1.5m UK subscribers in first five days
HBO Max reached 1.5 million subscribers within its first five days of launching into the UK market on March 26, according to Ampere Analysis research.
Host Broadcast Services’ top leadership to leave after 2026 FIFA World Cup
The two top executives of Infront’s subsidiary Host Broadcast Services (HBS), CEO Dan Miodownik and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Luc-Antoine Charial, will step down from their respective positions as of 30 September 2026.
Netflix opens animation studio in Vancouver
Netflix Animation Studios (NAS) has opened a 110,600ft2 studio in Vancouver, British Columbia.
AI use rivals social media activity in UK adults, Ofcom finds
Adults have become less active on social media, according to new research by Ofcom.
