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Denise Welch, Sophia Di Martino and Tom Hanson join Josh Pugh in Channel 4’s new comedy series Stepping Up from Roughcut Television

Filming has started in the West Midlands for Stepping Up, a brand-new six-part comedy series written by and starring Josh Pugh (Sneakerhead, How Are You? It's Alan (Partridge)), directed by Jack Clough (People Just Do Nothing, Things You Should Have Done) and produced by Roughcut Television (Big

13 Nov 25 News Release

Channel 4 Outpaces the Major Streamers for Second Month Running as Records Tumble

Channel 4 was once again the fastest growing of the leading commercial streamers last month. Retaining top spot for a second month running, October saw Channel 4 set industry benchmarks while smashing records including an all-time high for youth streaming. After a September in which its streaming

12 Nov 25 News Release

Finalists confirmed for Channel 4’s Sean Lock Comedy Award 2025

Channel 4 has announced the return of the Sean Lock Comedy Award for its third consecutive year, continuing to spotlight the best up-and-coming comedic talent from across the UK. The 2025 final will take place in Bradford next week, coinciding with its year as UK City of Culture, with the night

10 Nov 25 News Release

It shows six people smiling at the camera - Holly Fallows, Associate Creative Director BBH, James Rice, Client MD BBH, Arabella Saunders, Strategy Director BBH, Tom Chard, Lead Media and Campaign Planning Manager Tesco, Alicia Southgate, Head of Marketing Tesco and Charlotte Watmough, Associate Creative Director BBH.

Let’s Get Cooking! Tesco, BBH and EssenceMediacom are the winners of the Diversity in Advertising Award 2025/26

Channel 4 Sales today announces Tesco’s campaign will win one million pounds worth of advertising space across Channel 4’s portfolio. The leading multinational retailer was entered with agencies BBH and EssenceMediacom. The campaign answers the brief, Inclusive by Design which underscores Channel 4

5 Nov 25 News Release

The Great British Bake Off Series 16 – The Final!

Twelve bakers entered the Bake Off tent at the start of the competition, but only one could be crowned the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2025, and tonight Alison announced that Jasmine, 23 from London was the winner of The Great British Bake Off Series 16. She celebrated her win in an amazing tense final episode with fellow finalists Tom and Aaron.

31 Oct 25 News Release

Actors pose for a publicity shot for Andrew the Musical

Channel 4 strips Prince Andrew: The Musical of its title – now to be known as Andrew: The Musical

Channel 4 has today initiated the formal process to remove the style, title and honours of Prince Andrew: The Musical. Prince Andrew: The Musical will now be known as Andrew: The Musical. The programme’s lease on Channel 4 streaming has provided audiences with the opportunity to view this satirical

31 Oct 25 News Release

Crash for cash insurance scams and slap fighting uncovered in new investigative documentaries exclusively for Channel 4 YouTube

Crash for Cash: Uncovered and Slap Fighting: Uncovered are a further two digital documentary commissions, in response to the Nations and Regions Digital Factual Brief, to air on Channel 4 Documentaries on YouTube.

30 Oct 25 News Release

Channel 4 commissions Crackit TV to go Inside the World’s Most Luxurious…

Inside the World’s Most Luxurious… is a new factual series from Crackit TV that grants viewers an exclusive glimpse into the world’s most extraordinary destinations and experiences — truly revealing how the other half live.

30 Oct 25 News Release

A very Taskmaster Christmas... Double helpings of Taskmaster’s New Year treat & Champion of Champions returns

With plenty of Task-based cheer in store, the annual special Taskmaster’s New Year Treat is confirmed to air two episodes over the festive period, giving fans double helpings for the first time ever. Meanwhile, the next Champion of Champions is also set to return over the Christmas period with a fierce battle for the ultimate title.