The much-talked about BT Vision IPTV service, which combines Freeview channels with video-on-demand via broadband, will launch on Monday December 4.

It is reported that the service will initially be available to a small group of BT Broadband customers, then rolled-out to a wider group early next year.

BT Vision already has deals with Channel 4, Buena Vista International Television, Premier League, National Geographic Channel, Universal and Sony BMG to show their content, providing "catch-up" programming and video-on-demand.