Comedy & Entertainment Coming Soon...

30 May 2014

Channel 4 Comedy Gala, Channel 4. TX: 5 JUNE

Channel 4’s Comedy Gala, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, returns for a fifth year to London’s O2 arena. The amazing all-star line-up confirmed for the annual comedy spectacular this year includes: Adam Hills, Aisling Bea, Alan Carr, Jack Dee, Jason Byrne, Jason Manford, Jo Brand, Jon Richardson, John Bishop, Jonathan Ross, Josh Widdicombe, Kerry Godliman, Kevin Bridges, Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Paddy McGuinness, Paul Chowdhry, Sean Lock, Seann Walsh, Warwick Davis - plus many more. Get ready for a top night of fantastic entertainment and lots of laughter all in aid of raising money for an incredibly worthy cause.

Prod Co: Open Mike

Press Contact: CC Clark on 02073065377 or CCClark@Channel4.co.uk

Picture Publicist: Lis Clucas on 020 7306 8410 or lclucas@channel4.co.uk

 

Celebrity Fifteen to One, Channel 4. TX: 6 JUNE

Question or nominate? That will be the crucial quandary for the most cerebral of celebrities taking part in four primetime celebrity specials of Fifteen To One to be hosted by Australian comedian Adam Hills. A diverse group of fearless celebrities will battle it out on Channel 4’s cult quiz show, known for requiring nerves of steel and the brutal whittling down of contestants from fifteen to one. The brave group taking part on the primetime shows will be in with the chance of winning £40k for a charity of their choice

Prod Co: Remedy Productions

Press contact: Georgie Hobbs on 020 7306 3716 or ghobbs@channel4.co.uk

Picture Publicist: Lis Clucas on 020 7306 8410 or lclucas@channel4.co.uk

 

Friday Night Dinner S3, Channel 4.

In the new series, Adam gains a new female admirer - an 11-year old girl, Jonny gets the world's worst tattoo, Dad gives the boys a graphic lecture on sex education, Mum practices being a counsellor on her horrified family, Grandma goes back out with the terrifying Mr Morris, Jim accidentally swallows his dog’s sleeping pills, and... there's a wedding. Friday Night Dinner is written and produced by Robert Popper, whose combined credits as a writer/producer/script editor include Look Around You, Peep Show, South Park, The Inbetweeners, Him & Her and The IT Crowd. He is also the author - as Robin Cooper - of the bestselling Timewaster Letters books.

Prod Co: Big Talk

Press Contact: Rich Cain on 020 7836 3030 or rich@ianjohnsonpublicity.co.uk 

Picture Publicist: Lis Clucas on 020 7306 8410 or lclucas@channel4.co.uk

 

The Mimic S2, Channel 4.

The Mimic returns for a second series revisiting Martin Hurdle (Terry Mynott), a seemingly unremarkable maintenance man who in fact conceals an exceptional talent.

Prod Co: Running Bare

Press contacts: CC Clark on 02073065377 or CCClark@Channel4.co.uk and

Georgie Hobbs on 020 7306 3716 or ghobbs@channel4.co.uk

Picture Publicist: Lis Clucas on 020 7306 8410 or lclucas@channel4.co.uk

 

Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy, Channel 4.

Noel Fielding returns with his psychedelic brand of comedy bringing back some of his familiar characters for more adventures in brand new settings.

Prod Co: Secret Peter

Press contact: Georgie Hobbs on 020 7306 3716 or ghobbs@channel4.co.uk

Picture Publicist: Lis Clucas on 020 7306 8410 or lclucas@channel4.co.uk

Jon Richardson Grows Up, Channel 4.

Mortgages, marriage and parenthood - all big words from the ‘Adult World’ that strike fear into the heart of 30-somethings everywhere. Now, award-winning comedian Jon Richardson will get to grips with the real big issues in his brand new show for Channel 4 ‘Jon Richardson Grows Up.’ In the new three-part series Jon Richardson, will embark on a journey that will not only enlighten him, but the whole of the UK, as to what it takes to be a ‘Happy Adult’.

Prod Co: Open Mike

Press Contact: CC Clark on 02073065377 or CCClark@Channel4.co.uk

Picture Publicist: Lis Clucas on 020 7306 8410 or lclucas@channel4.co.uk

 

Made in Chelsea New York, E4.

The fabulous cast of Made in Chelsea will take on the New York social scene transporting their world of champagne and canapés stateside. Expect drama and laughter as Chelsea’s finest flit around the popular haunts of the city that never sleeps.

Prod Co: Monkey Productions

Press Contact: Kate Humphreys on 0203 618 7974 or Kate.Humphreys@nbcuni.com

Picture Publicist: Charlie Fearn on 02073068516 or cfearn@channel4.co.uk

 

Man Down S2, Channel 4.

Man Down follows Dan (Greg Davies), a childish idiot trapped in an adult’s life.  Crushing character flaws, an unwanted teaching job, uniquely dysfunctional friends and a wilfully insane Dad conspire to keep this Man Down and Channel 4 aim to continue to do so for a second series too.

Prod Co: Avalon

Press contact: CC Clark on 02073065377 or CCClark@Channel4.co.uk

Picture Publicist: Lis Clucas on 020 7306 8410 or lclucas@channel4.co.uk