Apple has struck a deal with MTV Networks for some of its content to be downloaded to video iPods through the iTunes online store.

Comedy Central, which is owned by the company, will provide 56 episodes of popular series South Park, Comedy Central Stand-Up and Drawn Together. Each video will cost $1.99 per iPod download.

To launch the service, the channel is previewing episode two of Drawn Together on iTunes, allowing it to be downloaded three days before it is broadcast on February 1st. Other episodes will be available after they have aired.

General manager Michele Ganeless said: “We are thrilled to premiere a new episode prior to its network airing and to launch Comedy Central video content on iTunes.

“Partnering with Apple extends our brand to the burgeoning iTunes audience and further strengthens Comedy Central’s commitment to providing our viewers access to programming - anytime, anywhere.”

iTunes customers in the US will be able to download the first and second season of South Park to their video iPods, whilst the first season of Drawn Together will be available in its entirety.

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