The wait is finally over as viewers can watch full episodes of Channel 4 shows on YouTube

Here's what the Channel 4 have to say about the launch:

Happy days! Channel 4 shows are now available on YouTube. That's entire shows. Not just bits and pieces.

Choose from a heady cocktail of brand spanking new Channel 4 programmes and a range of classics from our vaults. Now you need never miss your favourite shows again. Never be left wondering about the new programme all your mates are talking about. You could even lead the way, by discovering afresh great stuff we've shown in the past.

But why stop there?

Now that your appetite is whetted, visit www.channel4.com/4oD for even more. Choose from hundreds of top drawer shows, past and present. Leave your thoughts and comments about what we're up to. Or simply find out what's new, programmes seeking participants, competitions and an awful lot more.

If borrowing ain't your thing: a selection of our shows are also available to download and keep at the iTunes store.

Or if good old telly is where your heart lies, 4oD even has its own channel on Virgin Media, Tiscali & BT Vision, for you to view when you want to.