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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

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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

3 Mar 26 News Release

South Shore cooks up Next on the Menu for Channel 4

Channel 4 has commissioned South Shore (The Floor, Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams, Accidental Tourist, Worlds Apart,) to produce Next on the Menu, a creative new food‑entertainment format that hands passionate superfans the once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to create the next blockbuster menu item

27 Feb 26 News Release

Children take financial control in Family Budget Switch Up – the new branded entertainment series between Channel 4 and HSBC UK

Channel 4 today announces it has partnered with HSBC UK for new branded entertainment series Family Budget Switch Up . Broadcaster Mollie King alongside financial expert Peter Komolafe will present the new series for Channel 4 and join the families on their journey of financial awakenings. In this

26 Feb 26 News Release

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Jonathan Allan to Step Down from Channel 4

Channel 4 announced today that Jonathan Allan, interim Chief Executive Officer, will be departing the organisation after a long and highly influential career at the broadcaster. During his time at Channel 4 Allan, who joined the organisation in 2011, has held the offices of Chief Commercial Officer

25 Feb 26 News Release

Channel 4 and Aldi announce relaunch of much loved TV series

Channel 4 and Aldi have announced the return of a hit series, relaunched as ‘Aldi: The Next Big Seller.’ Produced by South Shore, the series will see British food and drink suppliers compete for the ultimate prize — a spot on the shelves of over 1,080 Aldi stores nationwide. The 7 x 60’ Branded