Alan Carr signs two year extension with Channel 4

24 June 2011

Alan Carr has extended his deal with Channel 4 for another two years.

A further four series of the award-winning Alan Carr: Chatty Man, made by Open Mike Productions, has been commissioned for 2012 and 2013. Carr will also be involved in various other projects for Channel 4.

With a new Friday night slot, Alan Carr Chatty Man has just started its sixth series of eight episodes. A seventh series is planned for the end of the year.

Alan Carr says: "I'm absolutely flattered to be spending another two years at Channel 4, my spiritual home. Being moved to a regular Friday night slot really is the icing on the cake - I'm dead chuffed!"

Justin Gorman, head of Channel 4 entertainment says:  "Chatty Man continues to go from strength to strength and Alan's warm sense of humour is a huge hit with C4's young audience as well as the A-list guests his show attracts. We may have to crack open his infamous drinks cabinet to celebrate."

Winner of the 2010 TV Choice Awards for Best Entertainment Show and with nominations for Best New British Comedy & Best Comedy Entertainment Personality at the British Comedy Awards, Chatty Man is now firmly established as one of the nation's favourite entertainment TV shows.

The last series of Alan Carr Chatty Man saw Alan chatting on the sofa to a stellar line up of international stars such as; Cheryl Cole, Michael McIntyre, David Hasselhoff, Drew Barrymore, Colin Farrell, Usher, Cee Lo Green and JLS to name but a few. Other top guests from the first five series include; Kylie Minogue, Mariah Carey, Samuel L Jackson, Miley Cyrus, Robin Williams, Rihanna, Kate Hudson, Bette Midler, Sharon Osbourne, Grace Jones, Gok Wan and Ricky Gervais.

Alan Carr: Chatty Man is an Open Mike production for Channel 4 commissioned by Syeda Irtizaali. Producer is Jon Holman and executive producers for Open Mike Productions are Andrew Beint, Addison Cresswell and Richard Ackerman.