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Film4 announces Sci-Fi July

Summer collection of over 50 films spanning science-fiction, fantasy, superheroes and horror available for free on Film4 and All 4 from July 1st Film4 tomorrow launches Sci-Fi July, a summer celebration of contemporary science-fiction and fantasy cinema in all its far-out, phenomenal forms, with

“As we approach 40, there is no mid-life crisis to see here - Channel 4 is in the best shape it’s ever been both creatively and financially.” Jonathan Allan, British Screen Forum Conference 2022

Thank you Jon, and given I have the dreaded after-lunch spot – I thought I would kick off with a bit of a reminder of why we all love Channel 4. It’s great to be here today at a particularly interesting time for Channel 4 and at an incredibly exciting time for the British screen sector. DCMS

Channel 4 challenges UK advertisers to improve disabled representation in advertising campaigns

Channel 4 commissions Miriam: Death of a Reality Star (w/t)

Channel 4 has commissioned from Expectation Miriam: Death of a Reality Star. A 3 x 60 documentary series telling the story of Miriam Rivera, the world’s first trans reality tv star: her life, her death, and her extraordinary legacy. Using Miriam’s own voice and words throughout, the series will

Channel 4 announces Night Coppers

Ten thousand revellers pack Brighton’s clubs and pubs every weekend, and as the sun goes down and the lights come up, the number of assaults, sexual violence, anti-social behaviour, drug-related incidents and hate crime goes through the roof – and for the Night Coppers of Brighton, policing this

Channel 4 opens 25 creative career opportunities for disadvantaged young people in Leeds and Manchester

Channel 4 is offering 25 more career-changing opportunities to young people based in the north of England. Twenty-five young people from disadvantaged backgrounds will have the chance to kickstart a career in the creative industries after Channel 4 set up a range of partnerships with businesses

Come Dine With Me: The Professionals programme information

Britain’s favourite daytime cooking competition is back for a new series, and for the first time ever on Come Dine with Me it’ll be professional chefs battling it out in the kitchen

Channel 4 announce new Kevin Spacey Documentary Series from Roast Beef Productions

Channel Four has commissioned a series from Roast Beef Productions about Kevin Spacey. ‘Spacey Unmasked' (w/t) will take a forensic look at one of the most powerful and respected actors in the world. From his childhood to his emergent success on Broadway and his meteoric rise to stardom, through to

CHANNEL 4 APPOINTS CHARLIE PERKINS AS HEAD OF COMEDY

Channel 4 has appointed Charlie Perkins as Head of Comedy. Charlie will report directly into Chief Content Officer Ian Katz and will manage a team comprising newly promoted Commissioning Editor Laura Riseam and Commissioning Executive Joe Hullait. Charlie will also oversee the appointment of a new Senior Commissioning Editor.