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US Chat Show Host Jimmy Kimmel is to give Channel 4’s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message

US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel is to share a personal message with the nation in The Alternative Christmas message airing on Channel 4 this Christmas Day. Jimmy Kimmel has had quite a year. The US chat show host was briefly taken off the air in September 2025 following comments made in the wake of

19 Dec 25 News Release

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Channel 4 celebrates UK’s Altogether Different Viewing Habits in 2025 Roundup as New Records Reached

Channel 4 has today unveiled a snapshot of the nation’s Altogether Different viewing habits for 2025, in a roundup of fun facts that reveal how audiences spent their time in front of the screen – plus a look back on content highlights from the year. This year to date has seen the broadcaster achieve

19 Dec 25 News Release

Everything you need to know about Africa Cup of Nations 2025 – kicking off this Sunday on E4 & Channel 4

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 commences this Sunday on E4 & Channel 4 with every moment from the tournament available to watch for free across Channel 4, E4, 4seven, Channel 4 Streaming and Channel 4 Sport YouTube.

18 Dec 25 News Release

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Channel 4 Sales welcomes Lactalis as new sponsor for Channel 4 and UKTV food programming

Channel 4 Sales today announces it has secured leading dairy company Lactalis as the sponsor of Channel 4’s food programming, as well as UKTV’s ‘Cooking Inspiration’ strand, in the latest deal from Channel 4’s Partner Lab. The deal will see Lactalis brands Président and Galbani sponsor Channel 4’s

17 Dec 25 News Release

Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Your guide to the teams

Live coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations airs across Channel 4, E4, 4seven and the Channel 4 Sport YouTube channel, from the opening match on Sunday 21 December to the final four weeks later.

15 Dec 25 News Release

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Alex Morris to lead Channel 4’s Leeds-based social powerhouse, 4Studio

Channel 4 has appointed Alex Morris as the new Managing Director of its award-winning Leeds-based social-first division, 4Studio. As Managing Director Morris will have strategic and operational control of 4Studio, playing a central role in developing and steering Channel 4’s over-arching social

12 Dec 25 News Release

Channel 4 Triumphs at the British Journalism Awards 2025

Channel 4 celebrated a remarkable night at the 2025 Press Gazette British Journalism Awards 2025, taking home multiple top honours including News Provider of the Year for the second consecutive year. Winning more awards than any other broadcaster or news outlet, the recognition for Channel 4

12 Dec 25 News Release

A special message from The King, in support of Stand Up To Cancer

King Charles delivered a special message to the nation at 8pm this evening during Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4, driving awareness of cancer screening and sharing the importance of early diagnosis. Screening plays a vital role in detecting cancer early—when treatment is more likely to be

11 Dec 25 News Release

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Channel 4 announces series two of hit sketch comedy Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping

Channel 4 today announces the series two commission of hit sketch comedy Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping , produced by That Mitchell & Webb Company in association with Big Talk Studios ( Friday Night Dinner, Back, Ludwig ). Series one of Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping saw David Mitchell and