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Streaming surge puts Channel 4 ahead of heavyweight rivals
Daily Post
|October 11, 2025
CHANNEL 4 has become the UK's fastest-growing major streaming platform, outpacing rivals such as Netflix and Disney+.
Popular shows such as The Great British Bake Off have driven Channel 4's streaming figures
(Channel 4)
The broadcaster saw a 36% year-on-year increase in streaming minutes, according to new BARB data, marking the largest growth among leading UK and global streamers.
This surge resulted in a record-breaking 6.7 billion viewing minutes across September, driven by popular shows like The Great British Bake Off, Married At First Sight UK, and Celebs Go Dating.
On Tuesday, Channel 4 set a new single-day record for streaming views, with 7.7 million app views across devices.
This story is from the October 11, 2025 edition of Daily Post.
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