What Channel 4’s deal with Disney+ means for viewers and shows like Bake Off
Disney+ customers will soon be able to watch Channel 4 shows at no extra cost Channel 4 and The Walt Disney Company announced a landmark deal on Tuesday to bring Channel 4 programming and its main live TV channel to Disney+ in the UK and Ireland starting in early 2027. Disney+ customers will be able to watch Channel 4’s linear HD channel, plus scripted and unscripted content through its on-demand catalogue, from Big Mood and Tip Toe to The Great British Bake Off, directly on Disney+ at no extra cost. The on-demand offering will feature a range of Channel 4 shows available “day and date” on Disney+, with Disney+ customers gaining access to new Channel 4 shows each year as part of their existing subscription. Channel 4 will be available via a Channel 4-branded section featuring the same navigation and user experience as the rest of Disney+. Priya Dogra, chief executive of Channel 4, said…