I remember all the excitement when Channel 4 was launched.
Four channels, it was amazing. Now I don't have a TV, because I live in America, and it's shit.
( The Awful Puppy Bakery is still bored, Mon 2 Sep 2013, 13:55, 2 replies)

Before the launch there were weeks of 'Channel 4 is coming!' adverts which very prominently featured the figure 4.
One of my kids was 4 around that time and she excitedly pointed out the 'Channel Fours' on the cards. 'Look! Look! Channel 4! And I'm four!'

The power of television.
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Mon 2 Sep 2013, 14:02, closed)

I remember when channel 5 started. Living in the middle of nowhere I could only see it very occasionally when the weather conditions were right and it was in black and white with lines down it.
Now that I can watch it properly I think I prefer it the way it was before.
( 2 Can Chunder Word to your mums, I came to prod bums, Mon 2 Sep 2013, 14:05, closed)

As a Westcountry lad, I've still never seen Channel 5, and from what I've heard, that's a blessing.

( The Awful Puppy Bakery is still bored, Mon 2 Sep 2013, 14:37, closed)