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Vince Russell appointed as Channel 4 Finance Director

Channel 4 today announced the appointment of Vince Russell as Finance Director, reporting to Chief Operating Officer, Keith Underwood. Vince was most recently Director of Converged Products at Sky where he led Sky’s entry into the UK mobile market, creating and implementing a successful launch

20 Nov 18 Video

The Secret Life of the Zoo Episode 4 Clips

Play video Play video This week there's something stirring in the meerkat nest box as first-time parents Beagle and Huskie get ready to welcome their tiny new pups. And young mum, spider monkey Kiara, is getting to grips with her little daughter Laura. The Secret Life of the Zoo continues Wednesday

20 Nov 18 News Release

Channel 4 reconnects with a Celebrity Call Centre Christmas Special

The Celebrity Call Centre is re-opening its ‘phone lines for the festive season, in partnership with Age UK, with eight new stars tackling dilemmas large and small, from Christmas quandaries to troublesome affairs of the heart. Taking calls from the great British public this time round will be

20 Nov 18 News Release

Channel 4 commissions brand new daytime format, Beat the Chef (w/t)

Twofour and Motion Content Group have secured a 20 x 30’ series with Channel 4 for brand new daytime format, Beat the Chef (w/t). The cookery gameshow will be presented by Andi Oliver. Beat the Chef (w/t) sees amateur cooks go head to head against a professional chef in fast-paced cook offs to win a

19 Nov 18 News Release

Rose Glass' Saint Maud starring Morfydd Clark & Jennifer Ehle starts shooting

Principal photography has begun on Saint Maud , a psychological horror film that marks the feature debut of rising star writer/director Rose Glass. Morfydd Clark ( The Personal History of David Copperfield , L ove & Friendship ) plays Maud, a young religious private carer who becomes dangerously

16 Nov 18 Interview

Jamie Oliver interview on Jimmy & Jamie's Friday Night Feast

Jimmy & Jamie's Friday Night Feast starts Friday 7th December at 8pm on Channel 4 Tell us a bit about the new run of Jamie & Jimmy's Friday Night Feast… It’s the sixth series and feels like it’s getting better and better as time goes on. People are getting creative in how they consume TV content -

16 Nov 18 News Release

Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast is back and jam-packed with celebrity guests

BFFs Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty return to Channel 4 with a brand new series of Friday Night Feast to help motivate the nation to cook up a storm every weekend this winter. Over twelve weeks, and housed in their pop-up caff at the end of Southend Pier, the boys will be joined in the kitchen by a

14 Nov 18 News Release

Factual entertainment Christmas 2018 highlights

The Inbetweeners 10th Birthday Party (w/t) 1x120’ Fudge Park and Monkey Kingdom co-production for Channel 4 The ultimate celebration of everyone’s favourite hapless sixth-formers, as Channel 4 marks a decade since The Inbetweeners hit our screens. The original gang of four – Simon Bird (Will), James

14 Nov 18 News Release

Jon Petrie appointed Commissioning Editor for comedy at Channel 4

Channel 4’s Head of Comedy, Fiona McDermott, today announced the appointment of Jon Petrie as Commissioning Editor. He will join the channel early in 2019. Fiona McDermott, Head of Comedy at Channel 4, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Jon to the team. He’s rightly earned a reputation as a real

14 Nov 18 News Release

Fwends reunite and bus wankers gather – it’s The Inbetweeners 10th Birthday Party (w/t)

Channel 4 is today delighted to announce the ultimate celebration of everyone’s favourite hapless sixth-formers as we mark a decade since The Inbetweeners hit our screens. The original gang of four – Simon Bird (Will), James Buckley (Jay), Joe Thomas (Simon) and Blake Harrison (Neil) – will be back

14 Nov 18 News Release

E4 commissions: Spencer and Vogue: Adult(ish)

E4 will air a new series with exclusive access to the lives of Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams as they make their debut into parenthood, it was announced today (Wednesday 14th November). The three-part reality series, Spencer and Vogue: Adult(ish) (w/t), which has been commissioned from Rumpus

14 Nov 18 News Release

Channel 4 commissions: George Clarke's 100 Years of British Homes (w/t)

Growing up on a council estate in Washington, Tyne and Wear, architect George Clarke has a very personal experience of the positive impact of social housing. Marking the centenary of the nation’s council house movement, George Clarke’s 100 Years of British Homes (w/t) - a landmark 3 x 60’ series for

12 Nov 18 News Release

Channel 4 News to launch news show on Facebook Watch

Channel 4 News announced today a partnership with Facebook to produce a new weekly news show, ‘Uncovered,’ exclusively for Facebook Watch. Due to premier in the New Year, 'Uncovered' is an in-depth and engaging news and analysis programme from Channel 4 News’ award-winning team of correspondents,

12 Nov 18 Video

The Secret Life of the Zoo Clips

Play video Play video This week witness the miracle of new life when pregnant rhino Asha goes into labour in the middle of the night. And meet Minnie, the dead leaf mantis. She's looking to mate with Mickey, the only male mantis at the zoo. But females have a bad habit of eating their partners: will

12 Nov 18 News Release

Hollyoaks: will Russ and Mercedes get married?

Secrets, lies and a Serial bride… Mercedes McQueen has planned the perfect wedding with the love of her life Russ Owen. what could possibly stand in their way… Goldie and Sylver McQueen are supporting Mercedes on her big day, but will either of them cause any trouble? The family went to Magaluf this

8 Nov 18 News Release

New site - please read

Hello. Do you like the new outfit? Here’s the thing. I’m in the grip of a fully-fledged mid-life crisis. I can’t change my hair, because my head is basically an egg with a small amount of stubble on the sides. My wife won’t allow me to get a tattoo, and I’m not into cars. So welcome to the digital

6 Nov 18 Video

First look trailer for Brexit drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch stars in Channel 4’s timely and compelling behind-the-scenes drama about the Brexit referendum campaign, from award-winning writer James Graham. Brexit : The Uncivil War follows the campaign from the perspective of the largely unknown strategists in both the leave and remain

6 Nov 18 News Release

Channel 4 commissions Can I Improve My Memory? from Avalon

It was announced today (Tuesday 6th November) that Channel 4 has commissioned a brand new documentary competition hybrid, Can I Improve My Memory?, from Avalon (The Russell Howard Hour, Catastrophe, Taskmaster, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver). In Can I Improve My Memory?, a one-off 60 minute

6 Nov 18 News Release

C4 survey: UK would vote to remain in EU by majority of 54% to 46%

Channel 4 can reveal the findings from the largest independent survey of its kind undertaken since the 2016 Referendum on public sentiment regarding Brexit. Key findings found below, with full statistics and charts available here: MRP Estimates: https://www.survation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11

2 Nov 18 Video

The Prancing Elites Project first look trailer (embeds available)

Play video The Prancing Elites Project is an uplifting, inspiring and humorous docu-series following an African American, gay and gender non-conforming dance team comprised of Adrian Clemons, Kentrell Collins, Kareem Davis, Jerel Maddox, and Timothy Smith. The two-series box set follows the loud and

1 Nov 18 Video

LEGO MASTERS Series 2 trailer

Play video Clip also available on YouTube (opens in a new window) . This video is available to use on your website. Click the chain logo in the top right hand corner of the video to access the embed code. Please see terms and conditions when taking embeds. All clips must include the appropriate

1 Nov 18 Interview

LEGO MASTERS Series 2 - Meet the Judges

LEGO MASTERS is back with a brand new judge. Scientist and engineering expert Fran Scott joins Matthew Ashton, Vice President of Design at The LEGO Group, to set the tricky challenges the teams will face in the new series. Read these interviews with both judges ahead of the series hitting our

1 Nov 18 News Release

LEGO MASTERS Series 2 - Meet the Teams

LEGO MASTERS is back and even bigger! From thousands of applications, eight of the best amateur brick building duos in the British Isles are ready to pit their skills, creativity and imaginations against each other in a series of challenges, to claim the title of LEGO MASTERS CHAMPIONS 2018. Melvin

31 Oct 18 News Release

Film4 receives 58 nominations for the British Independent Film Awards

Film4 received a staggering 58 nominations for the BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS 2018, announced this morning, including a clean sweep of all five films in the Best British Independent Film, Director and Screenplay categories, and the four most highly nominated films. Director of Film4 Daniel

31 Oct 18 News Release

C4 confirms Leeds as National HQ, Bristol & Glasgow Creative Hubs

Channel 4’s Chief Executive, Alex Mahon and the Channel 4 Board have today confirmed that that Leeds will be the location of its new National HQ and Bristol and Glasgow will be the locations of its two new Creative Hubs. Channel 4 announced its 4 All the UK strategy in March 2018, the biggest change

31 Oct 18 Interview

Interview with Melvin Odoom

What’s the show about? Lego Masters is a search for Britain and Ireland’s best LEGO builders. The teams can be anyone – a father and son, two best friends from school, last year’s series we had two Cambridge university students. It’s a varied mix of people who are all essentially passionate about

30 Oct 18 Video

The Secret Life of the Zoo Episode 1 Clips

Sex change clown fish, parasite shrimp, courting anteaters and rampant giraffe: The Secret Life of the Zoo is back! BAFTA-nominated The Secret Life of the Zoo is back, with more cameras in parts of Chester Zoo that visitors never see, revealing the private lives of animals as never before. In the

29 Oct 18 News Release

SU2C raises biggest total ever - £24.6 million

On Friday 26th October stars from across the worlds of entertainment, music and sport came together for RTS award-winning and BAFTA nominated Stand Up To Cancer, the joint national fundraising campaign from Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK. Alan Carr, Maya Jama and Adam Hills were at the helm of the

29 Oct 18 Interview

The First: Interview with Natascha McElhone who plays Laz

Explain a little bit about The First . One of the things that Beau was aiming for was this idea of human ambition. We even have it in our vernacular – “it’s not rocket science, it’s not like going to the moon…” It’s no accident he used that… not in an allegorical way because it is literally what we

29 Oct 18 News Release

C4 & Dr Oetker Ristorante give couple First Dates experience

Love was well and truly in the air when a real couple was given a First Dates experience - complete with famous Maître d’ Fred Sirieix - thanks to a content partnership between Channel 4 and Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza. The unique content aired just before First Dates on Channel 4 on Monday 29th

26 Oct 18 Interview

The First: Interview with Beau Willimon

Explain a little bit about The First. The First is about the first human mission to Mars in the early 2030s which will be the greatest pioneering achievement in human history. But on a deeper level it’s about journeys, not just to other planets but inward journeys: journeys to confront one’s demons,

26 Oct 18 Interview

The First: Interview with Hannah Ware who plays Sadie

Tell us a bit about The First . In literal terms, The First is about a human mission to Mars set in the near future. However, ultimately it celebrates the human spirit – its constant curiosity and desire to push boundaries and go beyond comfort zones. You play Sadie Hewitt. Tell us a bit about her.

26 Oct 18 Interview

The First: Interview with executive producer Jordan Tappis

Tell us a bit about The First . The First chronicles the first human mission to Mars. While the concept of Mars looms large throughout the season, the majority of the these eight episodes focus on the cost of getting to the starting line, on the astronauts embarking on the inaugural mission, and on

26 Oct 18 News Release

SAS: Who Dares Win - SU2C Celebrity Special

This year SAS: Who Dares Wins has partnered with Stand Up To Cancer for its very first celebrity special. The team of ex-Special Forces operators, led by Chief Instructor Ant Middleton have put 12 brave celebrities, both male and female, through an intensive 7 day course to see if they’ve got what

26 Oct 18 Interview

The First: Interview with executive futurist Amy Webb

Amy Webb is a quantitative futurist and a bestselling, award-wining author. She is a professor of strategic foresight at the NYU Stern School of Business and the Founder of the Future Today Institute, a leading foresight and strategy firm that helps leaders and their organizations prepare for

25 Oct 18 News Release

Liam Payne & Louis Tomlinson complete SU2C Celebrity Gogglebox line-up

The Bafta award winning Gogglebox returns once again with a celebrity special for the fifth time. One Direction’s Liam Payne will be sharing the Gogglebox sofa with his friend and fellow bandmate Louis Tomlinson as part of Channel 4 and Cancer Research’s Stand Up To Cancer campaign on Friday 26th

24 Oct 18 News Release

Dele Alli and Eric Dier to join the Celebrity Gogglebox sofa for SU2C

The Bafta award winning Gogglebox returns once again with a celebrity special for the fifth time. England and Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli will be sharing the Gogglebox sofa with his fellow England and Spurs teammate Eric Dier as part of Channel 4 and Cancer Research’s Stand Up To Cancer campaign

24 Oct 18 News Release

Danny and Dani Dyer to join the Celebrity Gogglebox sofa for SU2C

The Bafta award winning Gogglebox returns once again with a celebrity special for the fifth time. EastEnders actor Danny Dyer will be sharing the Gogglebox sofa with his daughter, Love Island winner Dani Dyer as part of Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer campaign on Friday 26th October. This very

24 Oct 18 News Release

Brexit: What The Nation Really Thinks

Channel 4 will be holding a live studio discussion Brexit: What The Nation Really Thinks, on Monday 5th November, hosted by Krishnan Guru-Murthy in Birmingham, the most evenly split city in Britain in the 2016 Referendum. As the deadline for a deal gets ever closer, calls grow louder for a second

23 Oct 18 News Release

Abbey Clancy & Peter Crouch join Celebrity Gogglebox sofa for SU2C

The Bafta award winning Gogglebox returns once again with a celebrity special for the fifth time. Stoke City footballer Peter Crouch will be sharing the Gogglebox sofa with his model and TV presenter wife Abbey Clancy and her father Geoff as part of Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK’s Stand Up To

23 Oct 18 News Release

Channel 4 commissions Moon Landing Live

Channel 4 has commissioned Moon Landing Live from 72 Films for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission for July 2019. It’s a multi-platform commission, incorporating two major documentaries, several short films and online content. It was a monumental event, when the world came together to see

22 Oct 18 News Release

C4 announces major new sponsorship deal with Hillarys for Homes on 4

Hillarys will be the new sponsor of Channel 4’s biggest programming strand, Homes on 4, starting from January 2019, Channel 4 confirmed today. The eight figure, multi-year partnership will see the manufacturer of made-to-measure products for homes sponsor much-loved property shows on Channel 4,

19 Oct 18 News Release

Wildfire - Cathy Brady's highly anticipated first feature announced

Pre-production is underway on WILDFIRE, the highly anticipated feature debut from award-winning Irish director Cathy Brady ( Morning, Small Change, Wasted ) and a multi award-winning team of producers: Tempesta Films’ Carlo Cresto-Dina ( The Wonders - Cannes Jury Grand Prix, Happy As Lazzaro -

16 Oct 18 News Release

The Circle Uncovered

We know who won The Circle, but how did the Players feel after the experience? How did they actually score each other in the final ratings? And how close was the final result? See your favourite players from across the series reflect on their time in The Circle and hear from presenters Maya Jama and

16 Oct 18 News Release

Ben Sharrock's Limbo has started shooting in The Outer Hebrides

Protagonist Pictures come on board for worldwide sales on the feature funded by Film4, Screen Scotland and the BFI Key cast announced - Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Ola Orebiyi & Kwabena Ansah Plus Sidse Babett Knudsen and Kais Nashif in supporting roles LIMBO is the new feature film from writer /

15 Oct 18 News Release

Witness Intimidation Revealed: Stitches For Snitches - C4 Dispatches

In August the Metropolitan Police opened their 100th inquiry into a violent death this year. Serious violence is rising across the country. Knife crime has risen by 22% and murders are up by 44%. It costs over a million pounds to investigate each murder While crime is rising detection has fallen by

12 Oct 18 News Release

C4 commissions drama anthology series by Dominic Savage

From writer-director Dominic Savage and starring a trio of Britain’s leading female actors –Samantha Morton ( Minority Report ), Vicky McClure ( This is England ) and Gemma Chan ( Crazy Rich Asians )- comes a dramatic anthology series (3x60’). Created by BAFTA winning filmmaker Dominic Savage ( The

11 Oct 18 News Release

Channel 4 and Stonewall mark National Coming Out Day

Channel 4 in partnership with Stonewall is marking the 30th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. Celebrities and influential figures will take over the continuity announcements to celebrate coming out as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer). On Thursday 11th October the special continuity

11 Oct 18 Interview

Interview with Alan Carr for Stand Up To Cancer

Stand Up To Cancer is back again. It feels like it’s become a real TV fixture in a relatively short time, doesn’t it? Yes, it seems to have struck a chord with everyone, sometimes dealing with cancer or having a friend or family member with cancer – it can often feel isolating and that you’re

11 Oct 18 Interview

Interview with Maya Jama for Stand Up To Cancer

You’re going to be presenting Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4. How are you feeling about taking the helm on such a massive show? I’m so excited – it literally doesn’t feel real that they’ve asked me to do it. I can’t believe it. It’s such a massive deal and such an incredible cause. It’s something

11 Oct 18 Interview

Interview with Adam Hills for Stand Up To Cancer

Stand Up To Cancer is back again. It feels like it’s become a real TV fixture in a relatively short time, doesn’t it? It does, it feels like it’s become one of those things that’s just part of the TV landscape. What I love most about it is that my daughter came home from school a few months back and

11 Oct 18 Interview

Interview with Chris Hughes and Kem Cetinay for Celebrity Hunted

Why did you go and do this? Chris: I think, for me, this is a fantastic opportunity to help raise money for such a great charity and for our competitive nature, it’s something right up our street. To put your competitive nature into something like this, which you'll never be able to do again, is

11 Oct 18 Interview

Interview with Dom Joly and Vicky Pattison for Celebrity Hunted

How did this pairing come about? Dom: I had to pick a girl and I really wanted a winner! I've done a couple of shows where I thought I was going to do quite well and I didn't. I mean, I only came fourth in the jungle and she won it! I'd watch Geordie Shore. I knew she was about the only person to

11 Oct 18 Interview

Interview with Kay Burley and Johnny Mercer MP for Celebrity Hunted

W hy did you two want to do this show? Johnny: I wanted to do this show because every year I do something for charity. I use my incredibly privileged position as a member of parliament to raise money for charity. Last year I did something for Helping Heroes, Justice of Women, cycling around Europe,

11 Oct 18 Interview

Interview with AJ Pritchard and Louis Smith for Celebrity Hunted

Why did you two want to go on the run and be Hunted ? Louis: It's a challenge. AJ: It sure is. Obviously it's for a fantastic cause, but the main reason, other than that, is that it's like being big kids, it's like a giant game of hide-and-seek around the whole country with no rules. Who wouldn't

10 Oct 18 Feature

Soundtrack playlist for The Bisexual

Sooo, Desiree Akhavan, who co-writes, directs and stars in our new comedy, The Bisexual, has somehow managed to find time to put together a Spotify playlist of the tracks featured in the series. Enjoy it on your phone, or via Alexa, or via Bluetooth or, if you’re a bit more old school, make a note

10 Oct 18 News Release

Channel 4 commissions Sex Ed: Then and Now (w/t)

Channel 4 has commissioned Sex Ed: Then and Now (w/t), a 3 x 60’ series exploring the history of sex education in Britain from Spelthorne Factual. From September 2020 sex and relationship education will for the first time become mandatory for all children in England. To coincide with this, next year

9 Oct 18 News Release

Alex Holbern is crowned the winner and viewer's champion of The Circle

It’s the final day in The Circle. Yesterday, five became four when Harry received the lowest rating and was immediately blocked from the game. Alert - the final ratings will determine the winner of The Circle. All of the players feel reflective as they get ready to finally meet each other after

9 Oct 18 Video

The Bisexual clips (embeds available)

Fresh from winning the Grand Jury prize at Sundance, Desiree Akhavan (The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Appropriate Behaviour) co-writes (with long-term collaborator Cecilia Frugiuele), directs and stars in The Bisexual , a new comedy drama which offers a raw, funny and unapologetic take on the

9 Oct 18 News Release

Shooting begins on Film4 backed epic love story Dirt Music

Principal photography commences this week on Gregor Jordan’s ( Two Hands, Buffalo Soldiers ) Dirt Music, adapted from Tim Winton’s award winning and Man Booker shortlisted novel by Jack Thorne ( The Aeronauts, Wonder ). Golden Globe and BAFTA Award nominee Kelly Macdonald (Puzzle, No Country for Old

8 Oct 18 Video

WATCH: The Circle round-up

WATCH: The Circle round up ahead of the exciting LIVE final tonight at 10pm on Channel 4 presented by Maya Jama and Alice Levine, where one of the four finalists will get their hands on the £50k prize money. Play video This video is available to use on your website. Click the chain logo in the top

8 Oct 18 News Release

Lawless Britain: Where are the Police? Channel 4 Dispatches

Monday 8th October, Channel 4, 8pm Exclusive Dispatches research uncovers for the first time just how many reported crimes are being dropped with little or no investigation.The most comprehensive analysis to date reveals the levels of reported crimes that many forces are choosing to screen out. This

8 Oct 18 News Release

Channel 4 commissions When I Grow Up (w/t)

Inspired by new research on social mobility, three well-known businesses are taking an extraordinary leap of faith – allowing a group of diverse 7 to 9 year kids to take over a part of their company for a week. When I Grow Up w/t is a 3x60 series and will be on air this autumn. The kids will be

8 Oct 18 News Release

Hollyoaks to air special episode for World Mental Health Day

Hollyoaks World Mental Health Day Special Episode will broadcast on Channel 4 on Wednesday 10thOctober at 7pm, to coincide with World Mental Health Day 2018. Please contact the Hollyoaks team about storyline embargoes and to see the documentary in advance In a special episode, Hollyoaks explores

5 Oct 18 News Release

Channel 4 commissions Generation Porn

Generation Porn, a landmark Channel 4 documentary trilogy from the award-winning producers at Story Films, will explore the influence of the modern internet porn epidemic through the people who watch it, star in it and control it. The cyber porn industry has exploded. Online giant Porn Hub reported

5 Oct 18 News Release

Berlin Station: Episode Synopses

Episode 101 – “THE ABSENCE OF SOMETHING IS SOMETHING” When CIA’s Berlin Station becomes the target of damaging intelligence leaks from a mysterious anonymous whistleblower, Daniel Miller is sent in to identify the whistleblower, whom the CIA suspect may actually be working within Berlin Station

5 Oct 18 Interview

Berlin Station: Interview with Richard Armitage who plays Daniel

Who do you play in Berlin Station ? I play Daniel Miller. Daniel has quite a complicated backstory. When we start the story Daniel has been sent in as a mole hunter. There’s a whistleblower at large called Thomas Shaw and Daniel has been brought out of administration – he’s been a desk analyst for

5 Oct 18 Interview

Berlin Station: Interview with Rhys Ifans who plays Hector

Who do you play in Berlin Station ? I play Hector DeJean. He works for the CIA on an operational basis. I guess you could call him a spy. He’s a principled moral person as best he can be. He’s a morally driven character in what is essentially an immoral profession. What is his relationship with

5 Oct 18 Interview

Berlin Station: Interview with Michelle Forbes who plays Valerie

Who do you play in Berlin Station ? I play Valerie Edwards who is Global Affairs Branch Chief for the Berlin Station, which is a CIA station here in Berlin. Valerie’s main position is to oversee the case officers. Because of a certain leak that has come out and certain outwards circumstances her

3 Oct 18 News Release

SU2C returns to C4 this Autumn with a celebrity packed line up

Stand Up to Cancer 2018 is on Channel 4 on Friday 26th October from 7pm. RTS award-winning and BAFTA nominated Stand Up To Cancer is back this Autumn, bigger and better than ever before. Stars from across the worlds of entertainment, music and sport will come together and send themselves up, doing

3 Oct 18 News Release

Channel 4 launches live coverage of the European Rugby Champions Cup

Channel 4 will show one live match from each round of European Club Rugby Union’s most prestigious tournament including one quarter-final, a semi-final and the final on 11 May 2019. Lee McKenzie will present Channel 4’s live coverage and she’ll be joined by a range of top names from the world of

2 Oct 18 News Release

Channel 4 commissions Steph & Dom: Can Cannabis Save Our Son?

Channel 4 has commissioned a 1 x 60’ film to follow former Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom Parker and their family as they face a life or death battle to try and help their 18-year-old son Max, who suffers from severe epilepsy and autism. The film is produced by Frieda.TV. In recent months Steph and

2 Oct 18 Video

The Supervet Ep 4 Clips

Play video Claw-less tortoise attacked by rats needs new feet from Noel. This week The Supervet faces one of his greatest practical and ethical challenges yet when he meets Hermes, a foot-less five-year-old Hermann tortoise who was attacked by rats and can no longer walk. His only hope is to be

1 Oct 18 News Release

The Royal Air Force and Engine win C4's Diversity in Advertising Award

Channel 4 today announced that the Royal Air Force and Engine have won the broadcaster’s £1 million Diversity in Advertising Award 2018. The brand has won £1 million worth of commercial airtime for a campaign which addresses the portrayal of women in advertising. The winning ad will air in February

1 Oct 18 News Release

Mae Martin to host new series of Random Acts

Random Acts -Channel 4’s weekly late-night TV show and online short film strand- returns for a sixth series later this Autumn with award-winning Canadian comedian and writer Mae Martin taking the reins as host. Mae succeeds Fresh Meat star Zawe Ashton as curator, presenting a medley of beautiful,

1 Oct 18 Video

First trailer for Film4 backed Been So Long

Romance, rage and revenge. 'Been So Long' is a neon soaked, modern day romance set on the streets of London's musical hot-bed of Camden. We follow Simone (Michaela Coel), a dedicated single mother who, on a rare night on the town is charmed by a handsome yet troubled stranger, Raymond (Arinzé Kene),

27 Sep 18 News Release

As the summer sun sets the drama rises: Made in Chelsea's back

The Croatian sun may have set but the drama is rising and things are hotting-up in SW3, as the Made in Chelsea boys and girls reunite on their home turf for an unforgettable series this autumn. Expect scandalous secrets, rocky romances, frosty friendships and…an engagement (or three) from the

7 Sep 18 News Release

Nationwide, Maltesers and McCain Take Stand Against Online Abuse in Channel 4 Ad Break Takeover

Channel 4 has teamed up with Nationwide Building Society, Maltesers and McCain to broadcast a primetime ad break takeover which takes a stand against online abuse. The break will feature a selection of genuine cruel social media posts aimed at the real people cast in the brands' ads in an effort to

26 Jul 18 News Release

Channel 4 commissions Bake Off favourite in new baking show

Liam Charles is on a mission, to get the nation baking. His infectious enthusiasm for masterminding delicious bakes won over the nation in last summer’s The Great British Bake Off but since he cut his teeth in the famous white tent Liam’s passion – and skill – has continued to grow. As charming as

1 Jun 18 News Release

Grand Designs: House Of The Year to return to C4 for a fourth season

Grand Designs: House of the Year will return to Channel 4 for a fourth time later this year. Kevin McCloud, Damion Burrows and Michelle Ogundehin will explore the 2018 longlist of homes, all vying for the accolade of being named RIBA’s House of the Year. The team will explore some of Britain’s most

29 May 18 Feature

Channel 4 commissions Everest documentary with Ant Middleton

Channel 4 has commissioned an enthralling documentary, Everest [w/t], from independent production company, Parable. The documentary followed Ant Middleton (SAS: Who Dares Wins & Mutiny) as he attempted to climb Everest for the first time – and became caught up in extreme weather conditions near the