Web TV service to launch next year

By The Newsroom

Published 16th Sep 2010, 15:59 BST

Updated 16th Sep 2010, 23:39 BST

A NEW web-connected television service will be launched next year, combining Freeview channels with the internet and on-demand services.

YouView, backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, BT and TalkTalk, will offer Freeview channels, the BBC iPlayer and YouTube.