BBC Four is a British television channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and available to digital television viewers on Freeview, IPTV, satellite, and cable. BBC Four launched on 2 March 2002, with a schedule running from 19.00 to 4.00. The channel shows “a wide variety of programmes including drama, documentaries, music, international film, original programmes, comedy and current affairs … an alternative to programmes on the mainstream TV channels.” It is required by its license to broadcast at least 100 hours of new arts and music programmes, 110 hours of new factual programmes and to premiere 20 international films each year.
Link to the Official BBC Four Website
BBC Four 2005 to 2021 Idents & Presentation
BBC Four launched a new look in September 2005. The new idents were created by Red Bee Media.
