Channel 4 has launched a new online catch-up service that allows viewers to view shows from the past seven days. The new service, found at channel4.com, is separate to the existing 4oD that already offers a selection of free and paid for content from the UK broadcaster.
In addition to content that includes the omnipresent Desperate Housewives, Deal or No Deal and Shipwrecked there is also an archive of clips from the past 25 years and a selection of current trailers.
Unlike the BBC iPlayer, which has introduced Mac compatibility on its streamed service, the Channel 4 site only supports Windows PCs using Internet Explorer 6 or 7. This is due to restrictions with the rights. However, a plugin for Firefox users is available.