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Channel 4 commissions bold new format “War Room” (w/t)

Channel 4 has commissioned War Room (working title), an urgent and timely 2 x 60’ factual format from Expectation. Not for a generation have we been closer to war. Set against the backdrop of mounting global instability, War Room drops a cast of senior politicians, military strategists and

18 Mar 26 News Release

It shows a production hub with lots of screens all showing different Paralympic Winter Sports.

Channel 4 enhances long-term support for senior disabled off-screen talent via ‘OnTrack’, a Paralympic alumni network

Channel 4 today launches OnTrack, a new Paralympic alumni network. Following the successful Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games on Channel 4, where at least 25% of production company Whisper’s off-screen talent identified as disabled, this new initiative will ensure access to bursaries

17 Mar 26 News Release

Channel 4 orders two new series of PopMaster TV from Bright Entertainment

Channel 4 and Bright Entertainment, an ITV Studios company, today confirmed the commission of two new series and two celebrity specials of the hit music quiz PopMaster TV, following four successful series on More4. Hosted by the legendary Ken Bruce, the new commission will deliver 20 fresh episodes

16 Mar 26 News Release

Game of Wool stitches up a second series for Channel 4

Channel 4 has commissioned a second series of Game of Wool following the success of its debut run, which ranked among their top 8pm shows for 16–34 year olds last year.

12 Mar 26 News Release

Crew unveiled for The CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2026 as Channel 4 confirm debut broadcast will be presented by Clare Balding

Live coverage of the CHANEL J12 Boat Race 2026 on Saturday 4 April will be presented by Clare Balding with Ade Adepitan, and commentary from Alex Jacques.

10 Mar 26 News Release

Channel 4 commissions Lewis Goodall documentary examining Keir Starmer’s turbulent premiership

Channel 4 has commissioned Keir Starmer: Labour in Crisis? Dispatches W/T a new 1x60 documentary examining the dramatic collapse in political support for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. After winning the biggest landslide in UK election history less than two years ago, how did Keir Starmer become the

9 Mar 26 News Release

Winner of The Great Pottery Throw Down 2026

Across ten clay packed episodes we saw 12 of the best home potters turn lumps of clay into beautiful objects, bringing the world of pottery to life. After 20 tough challenges filmed at the Gladstone Pottery Museum in Stoke-on-Trent, it was Fynn, 37 from Cornwall who emerged triumphant as the winner of The Great Pottery Throw Down 2026.

9 Mar 26 News Release

Sam and Alice stand together in a softly lit nursery. Alice is almost at full term, wearing a textured sleeveless top and light trousers, while Sam stands beside her in a dark short-sleeve shirt and trousers. Behind them is a white crib filled with plush toys and a set of framed animal illustrations on the wall. A dresser with a lamp and decorative items sits to the left.

Sam and Alice Vanderpump open up about life-saving organ transplant wait in exclusive new documentary for E4

Made in Chelsea: Sam Vanderpump’s Story is a moving two part documentary for E4 that follows Sam and Alice Vanderpump’s lives as they face the brutal reality of living with Sam’s life threatening disease.

3 Mar 26 News Release

The Channel 4 and B Lab UK logos side by side, on a purple background.

Channel 4 Sales’ B Corp competition returns for second year as entries officially open

Channel 4’s commercial arm, Channel 4 Sales, has today announced the return of its B Corp competition, offering five more sustainable businesses that meet verified standards for social and environmental business practices the chance to win free TV advertising airtime. Following a successful