Channel 4 aims to showcase the most interesting new artists and arts film makers launching a new innovative Arts strand from the Autumn. 

Shackleton and Sunday will be the highlights of early 2002, major event drama with Britain’s foremost writing, directing and acting talent.  The Drama department has commissioned a raft of new work for 2002, including the adaptation of Zadie Smith’s White Teeth, and Bodily Harm, written by Tony Grounds.

Channel 4 Drama will tackle major contemporary themes including the Health Service. 

We are determined to add to our reputation for American long running drama series with similar UK originated drama. We have recommissioned Teachers, our first successful attempt to achieve this. We will also commission a second long running drama series, and make drama a more integral part of the schedule through the year in 2002.  By 2003 we intend to have three long running original drama series on screen.

The Channel aims to bring late night experimental drama back to the screen with the successor to Dogma, providing an opportunity for new writing and directing talent.