4OD on XBL, can't find programmes?

Scam · 7 Jan 2012 at 12:43

I'm going to shoot an email off to 4od in a minute but I was wondering if anyone knew why this was. I settled down to try out 4OD for the first time (How to Cook Like Heston

) but couldn't find it. It's clearly here: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/how-to-cook-like-heston/4od but I can't see it on 4od :confused:

Any ideas?

EDIT: Just looked for the Big Bang Theory and that's also not listed

GravyMonster · 7 Jan 2012 at 14:49

TBBT and most American TV shows aren't on 4OD. Only the programs which C4 produced or have sole rights to are allowed on there.

MrMoonX · 7 Jan 2012 at 20:02

the 4OD on XBL and PSN are cut down versions as is the iPad app, its really annoying that you can watch full series on your computer but on a device they have about 1/4 of the choice

not sure why tbh

ic1male · 8 Jan 2012 at 00:02

It's not worth having these apps if they're not going to offer full content. It's a bit craptastic.

roboffer · 8 Jan 2012 at 10:39

Annoyingly I've found episodes available on the PS3 that weren't on the 360, these were the latest episodes so it's almost like it isn't as up to date.

TheVoice · 8 Jan 2012 at 11:43

Just noticed the same thing. Wanted to watch some 8 Out of 10 Cats with breakfast but couldn't find it on there.

Scam · 8 Jan 2012 at 16:13

I sent them an email asking why I couldn't find it, and I just got this rather wishy-washy response.

Thank you for your email regarding HOW TO COOK LIKE HESTON on 4oD.

4oD on the Xbox offers a wide selection of programmes recently broadcast on Channel 4, E4 and More4, for up to 30 days after transmission.

Channel 4 has an extensive library of programmes (including both classic shows and more recent programmes that have dropped out of our 30-day catch up ?window?). Unfortunately, it?s not possible to bring you all of this content via this app ? but a small selection is available.

Channel 4 must acquire specific 4oD rights for some programmes, such as US shows, in order to show these on a particular 4oD service. Therefore it can't be guaranteed that all programmes will appear on all 4oD services.

Please keep an eye on the service.

If you require further information, feel free to email me back or visit http://www.channel4.com/4viewers/faq

Regards

Channel 4 Customer Support

I can understand in a way not having US shows like TBBT but I thought Heston was a home-grown Ch4 production? :confused:

ic1male said:
It's not worth having these apps if they're not going to offer full content. It's a bit craptastic.

Yep. Not worth having them if you can't rely on them. I have a Humax PVR which I will always use to record programs but on this occasion I missed it. Oh well, off to Torrents I go :rolleyes: