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This is a public broadcast apology direct from Channel 4

It has come to the world’s attention that diversity, equity and inclusion may have gone far, far too far. But Channel 4 exists to create change – challenging with purpose, representing unheard voices, and reinventing entertainment. It’s in our public service remit and it’s in our DNA. Why? Because

13 Jun 25 News Release

Virgin Island to Come Again for Second Series

The show is Channel 4’s biggest new unscripted series launch for 16-34s since modern records began Series 1 has already been streamed almost nine million times (partially consolidated) Channel 4’s youth streaming hit, Virgin Island, has been recommissioned for a second series as it continues to

13 Jun 25 News Release

Channel 4 Sales reveals winners of B Corp competition for advertising airtime

Channel 4 Sales has today revealed the five B Corps who have won free advertising airtime, as part of its competition with B Lab UK — the non-profit behind the UK B Corp movement — spotlighting sustainable businesses and showcasing the transformative power of TV advertising. Narrowed down from over

12 Jun 25 News Release

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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