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Stand Up To Cancer returns this December with new campaign by Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK to drive awareness of NHS cancer screening programmes and raise funds for groundbreaking cancer research

Davina McCall, Adam Hills, Clare Balding, Meera Syal, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Jessie J, Rosie Jones, Hugh Bonneville and Hannah Fry are amongst the celebrities supporting the campaign.

17 Nov 25 News Release

Smart Ad Engine: Channel 4 Sales enables SMEs to connect with the power of TV advertising

Channel 4 Sales is launching Smart Ad Engine , a comprehensive GenAI service which makes it easier than ever for SMEs to advertise on TV. SMEs can access Smart Ad Engine at no cost to generate bespoke, indicative TV ad creative within minutes based on their existing online footprint and social media

14 Nov 25 News Release

Star contestants announced for Taskmaster's New Year treat Big Zuu, Jill Scott MBE, Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE, Sam Ryder, Susie Dent

Big Zuu, Jill Scott MBE, Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE, Sam Ryder, Susie Dent as Maisie Adam takes home series 20 trophy and joins the Champion of Champions IV line up.

13 Nov 25 News Release

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