SeeSaw is a service that originated from the Kangaroo joint venture, a proposed online video-on-demand partnership between UK broadcasters BBC, ITV and Channel 4. Unfortunately UK antitrust regulators blocked the plans, worried the joint venture would possess too much power over UK web
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SeeSaw offers a variety of content from BBC, Channel 4 and FIVE. Popular shows like The Gadget Show, Skins and Peep Show are all available. There’s also a number of classic shows including Fonejacker, Bottom and Doctor Who. The majority of content at the moment is provided by Channel 4′s “4OD” service. There are plans in the works for US content and sport events such as the London 2012 Olympics but deals are yet to be signed.

It remains to be seen whether SeeSaw can persuade other content providers to join. American drama and comedy shows are popular amongst British viewers and if the start-up is able to pull in a decent variety of shows then it could easily become the UK’s Hulu.

SeeSaw is expected to go public in March with over 3,000 hours of content. If you can’t wait until March then register your interest for the beta at SeeSaw.com