Youtube has this week launched a brand new section to its service – offering thousands of full length TV programmes from over 60 different networks worldwide, including flagship Channel 4 shows such as Peep Show and Hollyoaks. It is expected that the full C4 catalogue will be available by 2010, in a deal which promises to finally settle the previous disputes between Youtube and media companies which saw content frequently removed due to unlicensed use.
The move obviously makes sense for all parties concerned – especially for Youtube, which has yet to turn a profit since Google acquired it three years ago. This added feature (plus the removal of the headache of constant disputes over unlicensed content), should amount to a significantly…