Current TV

Bring together YouTube and main stream television, and you get Current TV. A television channel broadcasting in the UK that allows viewers to create their own content (generally as short -- 10 minutes or so -- videos), publish it on the Current TV Web site, and get other viewers to vote on these videos. The best videos get an airing on the Current TV channel. Available on channel 193 if you subscribe to SKY and channel 155 if you are on Virgin Media in the UK. The channel was jointly formed by U.S. Vice President Al Gore and businessman Joel Hyatt, and features branded segments by Google. There is a strong emphasis on topics related to the environment (it is, after all, Al Gore's) -- but overall coverage is quite broad. This is a really wonderful way for individuals to highlight projects and activities taking place in their local communities, and also provide a personal perspective and viewpoint onto global issues. I have found the content to be entertaining and informative (and know that it will be over in 10 minutes even if it's not!). Could this be the future of television?