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GAMESMASTER TO REBOOT ON E4

The series returns in social-first partnership with Oculus Quest 2 from Facebook An E4 Digital original commission, spanning social, digital and linear with episodes premiering first on E4’s YouTube before a linear TX on E4 It’s been off our screens for 23 years, but the iconic series, GamesMaster

14 Sep 21 News Release

The Great British Bake-Off Series 12 Bakers

Amanda, 56 London Met Police Detective Raised in London with Greek-Cypriot heritage, Amanda studied graphic design at college and worked in advertising before moving to the Metropolitan Police to train as a detective. As a child she baked with her mum, and she learned specifically about Greek baking

13 Sep 21 News Release

VOGUING COMPETITON ‘LEGENDARY’ COMING EXCLUSIVELY TO ALL 4 IN THE UK

"Legendary" feels like a celebration, just by existing – LA Times After it took the US by storm, Channel 4 is delighted to invite you to the biggest voguing ball of all, as LEGENDARY is set to land on All 4 from 13th September. The first series of the ballroom competition series, shot in New York

11 Sep 21 News Release

Channel 4 partners with Amazon Prime Video to show live coverage of US Open tennis final featuring British teenage star Emma Raducanu

Tennis fans will be able to watch live coverage of tonight’s US Open tennis final on Channel 4 after the broadcaster secured a last-minute deal to share the broadcast with Amazon Prime Video. Viewers will be able to cheer on 18-year-old Emma Raducanu as she makes her first Grand Slam final

10 Sep 21 News Release

Channel 4’s coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games reaches 20 million viewers

Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage viewed by a third of UK population 2.6m streams on All 4 – and counting #C4paralympics generates 4.1 million TikTok views Half a billion global impressions from @C4Paralympics tweets Biggest Channel 4 weekly share of TV viewing since 2016 and biggest daytime share

10 Sep 21 News Release

Channel 4 unveils ambitious commercial plans to support The Black to Front Project

Every commercial break across a full day to only feature adverts with a Black lead or a majority Black cast Over 60 brands taking part with 70 campaigns across Channel 4 and All 4 Direct Line, HSBC and Tesco join forces for a bespoke advertising special LinkedIn exclusive sponsor of Black and Proud

10 Sep 21 News Release

New EY report shows impact of Channel 4 privatisation on UK creative economy

Independent analysis demonstrates privatisation of Channel 4 could significantly reduce Channel 4’s economic contribution in the supply chain, particularly in the Nations and Regions, by around 30% – with contribution of around £2bn being transferred from the creative economy and regions, to

9 Sep 21 News Release

E4 SETS THE STAGE FOR ‘BREAKING BRISTOL (W/T)’

E4 is stepping into the world of Bristol-based dance crew and reigning world hip-hop champions, the Dark Angels in Breaking Bristol (W/T), as they fight to achieve what no others have ever done - defend their UK title and win back-to-back gold medals at the National Dance Championships. In this new

9 Sep 21 News Release

Channel 4 confirms psychological suspense drama, Close To Me, starring Christopher Eccleston, Connie Nielsen, Susan Lynch and Leanne Best will air in the autumn

A 6 x 60’ series produced by NENT Studios UK, part of Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group)