ITV Programs To Go Online This Year

Or so is the intent, according to Jeff Henry, CEO of ITV’s new consumer division in UK. It is aiming to distribute its shows such as The Bill and Coronation Street online by the end of the year.
The broadcaster is also considering charging for Champions League matches live on the internet. Henry said ITV’s plans include live streaming of programmes, such as Champions League matches and other “event” programming such as the X-Factor, along with a download-based catch-up service. Both services will combine paid-for and free programmes.
But ITV and Channel 4’s online plans are conditional on both broadcasters reaching agreement with independent producers over programme rights. Henry said that the rights issue was the biggest single problem facing ITV’s online plans.

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