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Channel 4 to air new documentary, Molly Vs THE MACHINES, about the tragic death of Molly Russell and her father’s fight for online safety

Telling the story of Ian Russell and his fight for online safety, the new Channel 4 documentary follows twin narratives – the story of what happened to Molly in the lead-up to her tragic death, and the broader economic logic behind AI and Big Tech as it continues to shape, influence and infiltrate

23 Jan 26 News Release

Junior Bake Off – The Winner 2025

Tonight, Aiyla L, (14), from West Yorkshire was crowned the winner of Junior Bake Off 2025. Thousands of aspiring junior bakers applied, but only 16 made it into the famous tent, for the most exciting competition yet. Host Harry Hill brought the laughs, while judges Ravneet Gill and Liam Charles had the tough job of choosing Junior Bake Off’s best young baker.

21 Jan 26 News Release

The Agency is open for business once again as Celebs Go Dating returns for a 15th series

The nation’s most famous dating agency is officially back in action as Celebs Go Dating returns to E4 for its landmark 15th series. Following a hugely successful run last year, which saw not one, but two celebrities find love, the agency doors are reopening to a brand-new line-up of famous faces

21 Jan 26 News Release

Prue Leith to leave The Great British Bake Off

After nine series and judging more than 400 challenges, Dame Prue Leith DBE has decided to step down as a judge on The Great British Bake Off. Commenting on the decision Prue said, “Bake Off has been a fabulous part of my life for the last nine years, I have genuinely loved it and I’m sure I’ll miss

21 Jan 26 News Release

Channel 4 appoints Sarah Dillistone to lead in-house production

As part of its previously announced Intellectual Property strategy, Channel 4 today announces the appointment of Sarah Dillistone to lead its in-house production business in a newly created position. Sarah will start to develop in-house production capabilities as part of Channel 4’s Fast Forward

20 Jan 26 News Release

Channel 4 adds Senior BBC Foreign Affairs Editor to News and Current Affairs Commissioning Team

Marc Perkins Joins Channel 4 from the BBC Channel 4 has appointed Marc Perkins as Senior Commissioning Editor, News and Current Affairs, where he’ll help shape the editorial and operational direction of News and Current Affairs output, with a particular focus on commissioning foreign investigations

16 Jan 26 News Release

It shows four children in different coloured waterproofs smiling at the camera by hay bales. With them are two adults, Harriet Cowan known for Clarkson’s Farm and comedian Jessica Knapett (The Inbetweeners Movie)

Channel 4 and The Happy Egg Co. partner on cracking new branded entertainment

Channel 4 has partnered with The Happy Egg Co. on Tiny Farmers - a fun, family-friendly episode exploring what truly makes an egg happy. This branded entertainment content is fronted by Harriet Cowan known for Clarkson’s Farm and comedian Jessica Knappett ( The Inbetweeners Movie , Taskmaster)

16 Jan 26 News Release

Channel 4 leads young viewers into streaming future as fastest-growing major streamer among adults

Channel 4 led the way in converting youth audiences to streaming in 2025, while growth among adults outpaced the biggest streamers and a slate of original, talkable hits drew in new audiences. Channel 4’s 1634 viewers streamed 53% of their overall Channel 4 viewing across 2025 – the first time a

16 Jan 26 News Release

Crackit cruise into the new year with eight-part travel series for Channel 4

Channel 4 has ordered Cruising to the Ends of the Earth, a new eight-part series from Brighton-based Crackit TV, which will take viewers on unforgettable experiences across the globe.