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BriteSpark East and Channel 4 take a road trip to Europe’s most spectacular places in… Kevin McCloud: Scenic Drives in Stunning Cars (wt)

BriteSpark East, part of Argonon, has been commissioned by Channel 4 for a brand-new series, Kevin McCloud: Scenic Drives in Stunning Cars (wt). Across six visually stunning episodes, the award-winning presenter and designer takes the wheel of some of the most beautiful cars ever conceived in an enticing European road trip across the continent’s most breathtaking scenery. With echoes of the golden age of motoring – an era before budget airlines and endless grey motorways – Kevin sets out to learn about each head-turning car through the country of its origin, and about the heritage, history and unique culture of the countries through the cars.

24 Oct 25 News Release

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Channel 4 Unveils Spine-Chilling FilmFear collection as we gear up for Halloween

Channel 4 today announces the return of its FilmFear collection which is available to stream throughout this spooky season. A selection of first plays, familiar favourites, cult films and classics, this year’s offering is full of terrifying tricks and treats led by the network premieres of director

24 Oct 25 News Release

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Channel 4’s New Writers Scheme Kicks Off with Wider UK Reach

Seventeen emerging writers from across the UK have joined Channel 4’s New Writers Scheme, a nine-month programme designed to support new and underrepresented voices in television drama. The initiative offers writers the opportunity to develop their first pilot episode-spec for TV, with expert

21 Oct 25 News Release

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

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

21 Oct 25 News Release

Channel 4 expands news offering with digital news podcasts for a Gen Z audience

Channel 4 today announced two new podcasts that build on the broadcaster’s reputation for trusted, fact-checked journalism and its strong connection with younger audiences.

21 Oct 25 News Release

Sydney Lima to investigate the world of Findoms in Tern TV’s first digital commission for Channel 4

The first commission in response to Channel 4’s Nations and Regions Digital Factual Brief has been revealed. Glasgow-based Tern TV, a Zinc Media company, has been commissioned to make Findoms: Uncovered, a 1x25’ film to air on Channel 4 Documentaries on YouTube.

20 Oct 25 News Release

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