Channel 4 closes 5 popular channels due to digital-first strategy, disappointing viewers.

TV viewers express disappointment over Channel 4's closure of 5 popular channels, including Much More Music, Film4, 4Music, Channel 4+1, and E4+1, due to its "digital-first fast forward strategy." The decision, announced last month, occurred at midnight and leaves fans feeling "gutted." Channel 4 has not revealed further details about the impact on employees or content.