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Left - Emma Harte, Right - Brenda Blethyn

Channel 4 unveils first look at Emma Harte from A Woman of Substance starring Brenda Blethyn and Jessica Reynolds

Based on the multi-million bestselling novel and global phenomenon written by Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE, first look images of the iconic character Emma Harte have been released for A Woman of Substance, a brand-new adaptation of the classic novel. Previously Emmy-nominated and Channel 4’s biggest

1 Oct 25 News Release

Winners Chanse Campbell, Tania Ferreyra, Jack Hartley, and Cai Odu holding certificates

Channel 4 Writing for TV Award winners announced

The winners of the Channel 4 Writing for TV Awards 2025 were revealed at an event last night (30 September) at Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle upon Tyne. The awards provide emerging television writers in the North of England with unique professional opportunities to propel their careers. All four winners

1 Oct 25 News Release

Channel 4 and The Boat Race announce a multi-year broadcast agreement.

Channel 4 wins competitive rights bid to become the exclusive free-to-air TV home of one of Britain’s most historic sporting events The new agreement will see the broadcaster provide coverage of both the Men’s Boat Race and Women’s Boat Race for the next five years, starting in 2026. The Boat Race

1 Oct 25 News Release

The Great British Bake Off: The Fifth Baker Leaves The Tent

In Tuesday’s night’s episode of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4, Aaron was named Star Baker and sadly Nadia was the fifth baker to leave the 16th series.

30 Sep 25 News Release

It says 6 years of Mirror On the Industry on a pink background

How representative are adverts of the British population? Channel 4’s Mirror On The Industry audit reveals all

77% of people agree that DEI is important in advertising. However, pregnant women appear in just 0.1% of all UK adverts, only 2% of ads feature LGBTQIA+ people which is below the 3.2% of LGBTQIA+ people living in the UK population at the time of the 2021 Census, and only 4% of ads feature disabled

30 Sep 25 News Release

Channel 4 follows Joe Wicks as he develops “KILLER” protein bar to expose the truth of ultra-processed food

Fitness coach Joe Wicks as he creates the UK’s most dangerous health bar in new documentary Joe Wicks: Licensed to Kill to highlight the potentially harmful ingredients permitted by food regulators to be sold on our shelves

29 Sep 25 News Release

Worlds Apart - Meet the contestants

Chasing clues and trying to overcome the generation gap to win a life changing cash prize. Can they stay in the game? Or will they be Worlds Apart?

26 Sep 25 News Release

Channel 4’s SOUTH ASIAN FILM SEASON 2025 kicks off with award-winning film, JOYLAND

Channel 4 today announces its South Asian Film Season is returning on Monday 29th September and runs throughout October on Film4 and Channel 4, with all films available to stream after broadcast. It features 11 films which represent a cross-section of the best contemporary examples of South Asian

26 Sep 25 News Release

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GRWM: Roots and Resilience– The Branded Entertainment Series from Channel 4 and Cloud Nine that aims to put kindness at the centre of hair styling

Channel 4 Sales is partnering with Harrogate-based hair styling tool company, Cloud Nine, on GRWM: Roots and Resilience, in collaboration with media agency Vega Comms and brand strategy agency Propaganda. This social branded entertainment series showcases the unique journeys of four women and their