A feature of the Channel 4 service
Channel 4’s official application describes Channel 4+ alongside the ordinary streaming service. It is a membership benefit rather than a different broadcaster or a second channel numbered four. Keep the account’s actual membership status with any question about the Plus benefits rather than treating installation of the free application as evidence of an activated subscription.
Early Access applies to selected programmes
The publisher advertises early access to selected new shows for members. Selected is part of the offer: it does not say that every new series, every episode or every acquired film will appear before television transmission. Inspect the current programme and episode details when one title is the reason for considering the benefit.
The advertising qualification is explicit
The official app descriptions say some programmes can still include adverts or promotional trails for contractual reasons. They also exclude Watch Live from the claim. A membership should therefore not be described as removing every advertisement from every Channel 4 viewing route. Identify live or on-demand playback before assessing whether the observed behaviour fits the offer.
General app functions are a separate category
The app listing also describes My List, continuing on another device and mobile downloads. Those general interface features should not automatically be labelled exclusive to Plus merely because they appear near the membership description. Read the actual benefit and device scope rather than turning a combined promotional page into one undifferentiated premium feature list.
Use the current account offer
The account’s current Plus offer sets the commercial terms for that subscription. Check the billing period, any trial conditions shown and the confirmation before relying on a membership benefit. Keep the actual account and purchase route with a support enquiry, especially if the app opens normally but the expected Plus status is absent. The programme, membership and playback route together make the question precise.