Advertisement

The story behind Charlie Bit My Finger - YouTube turns 20!

Twenty years ago, YouTube had its first ever video uploaded to the site, ‘Me at the zoo’, but...

Share this article

17.32 23 Apr 2025


The story behind Charlie Bit My Finger - YouTube turns 20!


Listen to this episode


Share this article

17.32 23 Apr 2025


Twenty years ago, YouTube had its first ever video uploaded to the site, ‘Me at the zoo’, but it was not as big as ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’, one of the original viral hits dating back almost 17 years!

Kieran is joined by Charlie Davies-Carr and his father Howard who recorded it, alongside Elaine Burke, Presenter of ‘For Tech’s Sake’ to discuss the video, and the impact YouTube has had.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Related Episodes

Cooking for Kings & Queens...

00:40:53

Cooking for Kings & Queens, Pop Up Shops, Festive Prep

The Home Show With Sinead Ryan

00:40:53


Winners and Sinners

00:28:25

Winners and Sinners

The Hard Shoulder

00:28:25


How much do teenagers know abo...

00:09:48

How much do teenagers know about farming? - Josh Crosbie Reports

The Hard Shoulder

00:09:48


You Are What You Eat: Sausage...

00:13:59

You Are What You Eat: Sausage Rolls

The Hard Shoulder

00:13:59