Channel 4 Radio was a radio brand in the United Kingdom, launched by
Channel Four Television Corporation
Channel Four Television Corporation is a British state-owned media company headquartered in London. Its original and principal activity is the British national television network Channel 4.
The company was founded in 1982 as the Channel Four T ...
in January 2007. On 11 October 2008 its closure was announced.
The Guardian, News, Media, Radio, Tuesday 14 October 2008 16.52 BST - 4 Digital radio partners in crisis talks
/ref> It incorporated Oneword
Oneword Radio was a British commercial digital radio station featuring books, drama, comedy, children's programming, and discussion. The station was available in the UK via digital radio (DAB) and digital television (Freeview DVB-T and Sky Dig ...
, in which Channel 4 purchased a 51% share in 2005, although it relinquished this share to co-owner UBS Media in January 2008.
Listeners were required to register an email address and user name with Channel 4 Radio and log in to listen.
See also
* 4 Digital Group
4 Digital Group was a media consortium in the United Kingdom. In July 2007, the group won the licence to operate the second national DAB radio multiplex. The consortium, led by Channel 4 Radio, was a combination of existing commercial radio op ...
References
Defunct radio stations in the United Kingdom
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