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Channel 4 commissions from Candour Productions The Disappearance of Jay Slater

The Disappearance of Jay Slater’ is the inside, exclusive story of what happened to Jay Slater. As the world’s media were following the story minute by minute last summer, Candour Productions in Leeds were in an incredibly unique position: they had access to the Coronial process in Lancashire. From

17 Jun 25 News Release

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Sky, Channel 4 and ITV announce joint intent to launch groundbreaking premium video advertising marketplace

• For the first time, small to medium sized businesses will be able to run a single campaign across Sky, Channel 4 and ITV • New self-service TV ad buying marketplace aims to encourage new brands to TV • Powered by industry-leading ad technology from Comcast Advertising, and its Universal Ads

17 Jun 25 News Release

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Do you understand your children’s digital lives? Channel 4 and Tesco Mobile connect to improve families’ understanding with The Great British Phone Switch

Channel 4 today announces it has partnered with Tesco Mobile on new branded entertainment series, The Great British Phone Switch . This pioneering lifestyle experiment is designed to bring families closer as they navigate the transition from teens into adulthood. According to a 2025 Ofcom report, by

13 Jun 25 News Release

This is a public broadcast apology direct from Channel 4

It has come to the world’s attention that diversity, equity and inclusion may have gone far, far too far. But Channel 4 exists to create change – challenging with purpose, representing unheard voices, and reinventing entertainment. It’s in our public service remit and it’s in our DNA. Why? Because

13 Jun 25 News Release

Virgin Island to Come Again for Second Series

The show is Channel 4’s biggest new unscripted series launch for 16-34s since modern records began Series 1 has already been streamed almost nine million times (partially consolidated) Channel 4’s youth streaming hit, Virgin Island, has been recommissioned for a second series as it continues to

13 Jun 25 News Release

Channel 4 Sales reveals winners of B Corp competition for advertising airtime

Channel 4 Sales has today revealed the five B Corps who have won free advertising airtime, as part of its competition with B Lab UK — the non-profit behind the UK B Corp movement — spotlighting sustainable businesses and showcasing the transformative power of TV advertising. Narrowed down from over

12 Jun 25 News Release

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Hollyoaks work with Causeway for new Short-Documentary: Groomed and Exploited

Isabelle Smith and Tamara Wall Talk with Real-Life Survivors of Criminal and Sexual Exploitation ‘Groomed and Exploited’ sees Hollyoaks Actors Isabelle Smith, Tamara Wall, and Anya Lawrence talk with real life survivors of child exploitation, and representatives from the charity Causeway, who

11 Jun 25 News Release

Johnny Vegas returns to Channel 4 with personal art doc from Rumpus Media

Comedian, actor and artist Johnny Vegas is to embark on his most personal project in an artistic love letter to his hometown. Johnny Vegas: Art, ADHD and Me , a 2 x60 mins series made by Rumpus Media, will see one of Britain’s best loved entertainers and trained potters take on the biggest artistic

9 Jun 25 News Release

Channel 4 Announces the British Army will sponsor its UEFA Under-21 Championship Coverage

The British Army will sponsor Channel 4’s coverage of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025, Channel 4 has today announced, ahead of the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Running until the final on 28 June, the British Army will sponsor at least eight live games across linear and streaming