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Channel 4 makes TV history with Britain’s first AI presenter

Channel 4’s Dispatches has become the first British television programme to use an AI presenter – as part of a deliberate on-screen stunt to show just how convincing artificial intelligence has become, and to highlight the speed at which the technology is developing. Airing on Monday 20 October at

20 Oct 25 News Release

Channel 4 unveils the shortlist for the 2025/2026 Diversity in Advertising Award

Channel 4 Sales today announces the five brands shortlisted to win one million pounds of commercial airtime via the Diversity in Advertising Award. This year marks the tenth year of the edition, and will focus once more on the brief, Inclusive by Design . Building on last year’s winning advert, Sigh

16 Oct 25 News Release

Channel 4 Releases New Pictures for Tense New Drama Summerwater and Confirm November Launch Date

Channel 4 has released new pictures for compelling Scottish drama, Summerwater, while also confirming a November launch. The thrilling and compulsive six-part character-led series is based on the critically acclaimed, best-selling book of the same name by novelist Sarah Moss. A further array of

16 Oct 25 News Release

It shows three scientists standing together on the left is Professor Caroline Dive, then scientist Associate Professor Richard Mair and on the right is Professor Sarah Blagden.

New Landmark Channel 4 Documentary Series Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures will explore the pioneering research that could transform the future of cancer detection, treatment and prevention

Channel 4 today announces Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures, an observational documentary series that will explore the pioneering research that could transform the future of cancer detection, treatment and prevention. The 3 x 60-minute brand-funded series, produced by Dragonfly North (part of

15 Oct 25 News Release

Emily Fairn and Olive Gray join Leo Reich in brand new comedy series ‘It Gets Worse’ for Channel 4 from A24

Lena Dunham, Andrew Scott, Blake Harrison, Amelia Dimoldenberg and Vicki Pepperdine also join cast Filming has commenced on It Gets Worse , a brand-new comedy series written, created by and starring Leo Reich, produced by A24 for Channel 4. Joining the ensemble cast will be Emily Fairn ( House of

15 Oct 25 News Release

Channel 4 Sales Launches Partner Lab, A New Creative Partner For Brands

Channel 4 Sales is launching Partner Lab, a new in-house creative partnerships team built to help brands stand out. Inspired by Channel 4’s mission to create change through entertainment, Partner Lab will set a new bar in broadcast for challenging and inspiring brands to push boundaries and

13 Oct 25 News Release

Channel 4 to investigate Hitler’s DNA with innovative science-based history doc

Channel 4 has commissioned a ground-breaking two-part documentary investigating what DNA may tell us about the twentieth century’s most notorious figure. Made by Blink Films, Hitler’s DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator will use a sample of Adolf Hitler’s DNA -confirmed by rigorous scientific testing- to

13 Oct 25 News Release

Fred Sirieix Leads a Bold New Mission to Rescue Britain's Most Broken Hospitality Businesses in Fred’s Hotel Fixers (w/t)

Esteemed maître d’ and TV personality Fred Sirieix returns to screens in a brand-new four-part Channel 4 series that’s equal parts grit, heart, and high standards. Renowned for his charm, commitment to excellence and exacting five-star standards and with decades of experience in some of the finest and most successful hotels and restaurants, Fred takes on his toughest challenge yet… turning around the UK’s most troubled hospitality venues.

13 Oct 25 News Release

First Look: Come aboard to explore Norway with Lorraine Kelly for a new Channel 4 series

Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey is a three-part documentary which sees the broadcaster and journalist voyage the fjords to discover the stunning landscapes, wildlife, food and culture of the Scandinavian country.