Channel 4 Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 164 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Customers frequently complain about the constant buffering, slow loading times, and unexpected technical application crashes while trying to watch their favorite shows on the streaming platform. Viewers are also deeply frustrated by the excessive advertising breaks that constantly interrupt programs, making the overall viewing experience extremely difficult to enjoy smoothly. Some people were satisfied with the engaging content and specific entertainment programs available on the channel. These reviewers noted that they genuinely appreciate discovering certain older television series and exceptional news coverage that cannot be easily watched anywhere else.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The recent drama called Summerwater was awful… how anyone thought it was worth filming is beyond comprehension! I’m surprised that some acclaimed actors even got involved but guess money is money!!... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Today's problem with C4's appalling 'catch up'; sound but no picture. Like many people I have issues with the BBC, but then I think of a world without it – only commercial channels like C4, who have l... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sack the tech guys !! Impossible to watch any program without constant buffering and freezing . While all other platforms such as Netflix and Prime play flawlessly channel 4 is a disaster. Until you... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I like to skip ahead sometimes when watching a show on catch up where it's just boring filler, and every time I click the 10 seconds more than a couple of times it gives an error message, which makes... See more


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I try to watch both BBC and Channel 4…

I try to watch both BBC and Channel 4 early evening news. Does that make me a news junkie? Anyway I now think that Channel 4 News is more informative. BBC seems sometimes to pander more to the typical printed press media type of news and not cover in general. On a typical weekend BBC is more interested in sport I think. Channel 4 goes into detail on the big international issues every day. I could suggest that BBC is more inhibited, despite its vastly bigger resources. Hence the type of reporting that gets into their news programming.

24 October 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely rubbish

Absolutely rubbish, can't believe they have the cheek to advertise go ad free, I wouldn't pay a penny, constant buffering and just useless

18 October 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst streaming platform there is

Worst streaming platform there is. Is perfectly capable of loading continuous adverts, but when it comes to the TV show/Film/Episodes it’s unable to even load it and sits buffering until you have to exit. I can guarantee I will have to come out of the app multiple times and reset. If my shows were on another platform I would NEVER use Channel 4. I actually get annoyed when I find out the only way to watch something is on Channel 4, and most times I won’t even bother.

18 October 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I love the programmes and films on 4…

I love the programmes and films on 4 however there are too many ads- 9 every break - that they completely ruin the programme you are watching. And no I refuse to pay £40 a year to remove them. As a pensioner I find that charge too much. Shame. So back to bbc.

17 October 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I can't believe what a poor streaming…

I can't believe what a poor streaming service this is. I wanted to watch something which is only available on CH4. I usually watch Netflix or YouTube so was expecting a similar service. How wrong I was, It is slow to load, the screen constantly freezes and there are so many adverts. TBH it's an embarrassment, can't the site please be updated so that it runs properly

13 October 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What’s the point of More4?

What’s the point of More4? You can’t find anything that you know exists and when you watch live C4 in one region to travel
300 miles south to watch the grand finale of that same show the next day, it’s neither in live TV or More4! Absolute technical rubbish. More4 is a waste of app space.

9 October 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spoilt by Nigella

We have decided to stop watching the Bake Off, Nigella, has shown that she no experience by way of her comments and has been trying to undermine Paul it has taken away our enjoyment. It might be the time for Channel 4 to take a grown up decision and start afresh with all the presenters including Noel, obviously NOT Paul.

6 October 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not fit for purpose

Not fit for purpose. Watched half a show and then gave up due to endless buffering, excessive adverts (that work fine) and minimal actual program time. Had to exit out of the app several times to try and get it to reload and then it started back at the beginning! Will stick to other channels from now on.

5 October 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really surprised at Channel 4 news…

Really surprised at Channel 4 news giving air time to Netanyahu over a scam hijacking. They should be showing what the IDF is doing to the people of Gaza. Murdering and burning children alive. Absolutely shocking they can get away with it and it goes mostly unreported

1 October 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sack the tech guys !

Sack the tech guys !! Impossible to watch any program without constant buffering and freezing . While all other platforms such as Netflix and Prime play flawlessly channel 4 is a disaster. Until you sort these streaming issues out you are completely useless!!

30 September 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ads, ads and more ads

Ridiculous amount of ads, you don’t get that many watching a program on normal tv. You can’t watch anything longer than 10 minutes without getting a 5 minute long ad. Rubbish.

28 September 2026
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