Channel 4 became the world's first broadcaster to sign a long-form content deal with Google-owned website YouTube. Beginning next year, U.K. Web surfers will be able to watch full-length TV shows for free.
YouTube last week unveiled a U.K. portal providing thousands of hours of long-form content.
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