Cat videos break out with YouTube TV channel coming to Freesat

No longer will you need to open an app to get YouTube's myriad cat videos up on your television as a YouTube channel is coming to Freesat.

The free-to-air satellite TV service has signed a deal with Google that will see the dedicated YouTube channel launching by the end of March 2013.

The channel will be accessible through the Freesat EPG rather than a Smart TV app.

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It's not clear yet how much control you'll have over what is shown on the channel - whether you'll be able to access any video you like for an any-time big screen Gangnam fix or if the channel will be curated with top YouTube picks.

We're waiting for more details on the logistics from Freesat so we'll keep you posted on that.

One thing's for sure, the new channel won't set Freesat customers back any extra money. To get Freesat, you'll need to have a satellite installed and a Freesat set top box but there are no monthly subscription fees a la Sky.

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