BBC greenlights digichannels

After months of public debate over the merits of launching BBC-backed digital channels, the British government has formally approved three new services, as well as five radio networks. BBC4 - which will feature 'culturally enriching programs, tackling new and unfamiliar themes in factual programs and documentaries' - is one of the proposed digital television channels given two thumbs up. Two children's channels have also been approved.

October 1, 2001

After months of public debate over the merits of launching BBC-backed digital channels, the British government has formally approved three new services, as well as five radio networks. BBC4 - which will feature 'culturally enriching programs, tackling new and unfamiliar themes in factual programs and documentaries' - is one of the proposed digital television channels given two thumbs up. Two children's channels have also been approved.