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Hollyoaks work with Causeway for new Short-Documentary: Groomed and Exploited

Isabelle Smith and Tamara Wall Talk with Real-Life Survivors of Criminal and Sexual Exploitation ‘Groomed and Exploited’ sees Hollyoaks Actors Isabelle Smith, Tamara Wall, and Anya Lawrence talk with real life survivors of child exploitation, and representatives from the charity Causeway, who

11 Jun 25 News Release

Johnny Vegas returns to Channel 4 with personal art doc from Rumpus Media

Comedian, actor and artist Johnny Vegas is to embark on his most personal project in an artistic love letter to his hometown. Johnny Vegas: Art, ADHD and Me , a 2 x60 mins series made by Rumpus Media, will see one of Britain’s best loved entertainers and trained potters take on the biggest artistic

9 Jun 25 News Release

Channel 4 Announces the British Army will sponsor its UEFA Under-21 Championship Coverage

The British Army will sponsor Channel 4’s coverage of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025, Channel 4 has today announced, ahead of the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Running until the final on 28 June, the British Army will sponsor at least eight live games across linear and streaming

6 Jun 25 News Release

Channel 4 launches new equity network The Plug

A new equity-focused initiative, The Plug, has officially launched in partnership with Channel 4. The Plug is a networking group open to all ethnically diverse members of the creative, digital media and television industries. The network will provide mentoring sessions, networking events, and

5 Jun 25 News Release

Channel 4 and Northern Ireland Screen select three scripts as part of Comedy Lab writing initiative

Channel 4 and Northern Ireland Screen have selected three half-hour comedy scripts to be written as part of the broadcaster’s Comedy Lab in Northern Ireland, offering a major opportunity for writers to develop bold, distinctive comedy projects. The scheme, funded by Channel 4’s 4Skills and Northern

4 Jun 25 News Release

Channel 4’s 4Screenwriting announces drama writers for 2025

Now in its fifteenth year, Channel 4 today announces the twelve talented writers who have won coveted places on the drama screenwriting course, 4Screenwriting. From over 2000 scripts entered, Channel 4 pairs an aspiring writer with an experienced script editor and works with them on a series or

3 Jun 25 News Release

Channel 4 opens up applications for aspiring writers in the UK’s Nations and Regions to kickstart their career in TV with New Writers Scheme

Channel 4 has officially opened applications for its New Writers Scheme, which gives unrepresented, new writers looking for their first TV writing credit the chance to develop and nurture their skills. Over the course of nine months, up to 20 writers will benefit from expert industry training and

3 Jun 25 News Release

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Filming commences on Channel 4 legal drama Pierre and further casting announced

Filming has commenced in West London for Channel 4 drama Pierre , starring award-winning actor David Harewood OBE (Sherwood, Homeland) . Michele Austin (Hard Truths, This is Going to Hurt) joins the cast playing Charlotte Manners, Pierre’s joint managing partner of their solicitor’s firm, as well as

2 Jun 25 News Release

Channel 4 commissions new drama Major Players from Molly Manning Walker and A24

Channel 4 has announced the first original series from award-winning writer and director Molly Manning Walker, produced by A24. Major Players (6x30’) is an original drama co-written by Molly Manning Walker ( How To Have Sex) and Yasmin Joseph (A Thousand Blows) about two girls on the brink of