Channel 4 says sorry to Mac users in YouTube apology

Channel 4 took a while, but last week the broadcaster began a Mac compatible online catch-up service.

4oD Catch-Up, is finally available to Mac and Linux users after the broadcaster introduced a new streaming service that uses Adobe Flash player - version 9.0.124 or higher – rather than a PC only downloader.

Now Channel 4 has taken to YouTube to say sorry to all Mac users in montage that highlights many of the channels most popular shows and stars.

"This latest version of the 4oD Catch-Up experience allows the viewer to watch full-length programmes either directly in the web page, or if they prefer, via a full-screen option," Channel 4 revealed in a blog post.

"We are using an Adobe Flash player to deliver the content, meaning you’ll now be able to view our programmes on any platform so long as you’ve got Flash installed, meaning Apple Mac and Linux OS users should now be able to join the party."

One noticeable disappointment is not all 4oD programming is available to Mac users. Much of the 25-year archive and Film4 movies remain PC only.

A review of the online service can be found here.

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