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Channel 4’s coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games reaches 20 million viewers

Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage viewed by a third of UK population 2.6m streams on All 4 – and counting #C4paralympics generates 4.1 million TikTok views Half a billion global impressions from @C4Paralympics tweets Biggest Channel 4 weekly share of TV viewing since 2016 and biggest daytime share

10 Sep 21 News Release

Channel 4 unveils ambitious commercial plans to support The Black to Front Project

Every commercial break across a full day to only feature adverts with a Black lead or a majority Black cast Over 60 brands taking part with 70 campaigns across Channel 4 and All 4 Direct Line, HSBC and Tesco join forces for a bespoke advertising special LinkedIn exclusive sponsor of Black and Proud

10 Sep 21 News Release

New EY report shows impact of Channel 4 privatisation on UK creative economy

Independent analysis demonstrates privatisation of Channel 4 could significantly reduce Channel 4’s economic contribution in the supply chain, particularly in the Nations and Regions, by around 30% – with contribution of around £2bn being transferred from the creative economy and regions, to

9 Sep 21 News Release

E4 SETS THE STAGE FOR ‘BREAKING BRISTOL (W/T)’

E4 is stepping into the world of Bristol-based dance crew and reigning world hip-hop champions, the Dark Angels in Breaking Bristol (W/T), as they fight to achieve what no others have ever done - defend their UK title and win back-to-back gold medals at the National Dance Championships. In this new

9 Sep 21 News Release

Channel 4 confirms psychological suspense drama, Close To Me, starring Christopher Eccleston, Connie Nielsen, Susan Lynch and Leanne Best will air in the autumn

A 6 x 60’ series produced by NENT Studios UK, part of Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group)

9 Sep 21 News Release

Channel 4 partners with Google Pixel for branded entertainment show Highlife

Major new partnership also includes brand new social series Picture This, bespoke TV sponsorship starring top Black British comedians first time usage, of the new Google Pixel 6 phone and contextual ad campaign Channel 4 has partnered with Google Pixel for the first time for a new branded

9 Sep 21 News Release

Usain Bolt, Idris Elba, Nile Rodgers, Eve, Mel B, Judi Love, Munya Chawawa and Krept & Konan among the all-star line-up confirmed for The Big Breakfast

BAFTA award-winning Mo Gilligan and presenter AJ Odudu will be joined by an all-star celebrity line up as Channel 4’s seminal breakfast entertainment show, The Big Breakfast, returns to screens on Friday at 8am for the Black to Front Project, almost 30 years after first launching. Olympic legend

7 Sep 21 News Release

Principal cast members revealed for Channel 4’s new series HIGHLIFE

Principal cast members revealed for Channel 4’s new series HIGHLIFE Channel 4 is delighted to reveal the principal cast members of the Black British premium docu-ality series Highlife, made in partnership with Google Pixel and co-produced by CR8TIVE ROW and Optomen. Highlife follow the lives and

6 Sep 21 News Release

Jamie Oliver leads search for undiscovered cookbook star in new TV competition

In a brand-new TV format from Jamie Oliver Productions and Plum Pictures, Jamie Oliver leads the quest to find the next big name in cookery.