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Channel 4 Indie Growth Fund invests in David DeHaney’s independent Proper Content

Channel 4 has today announced that its Indie Growth Fund has taken a minority stake in Proper Content, the independent production company set up by David DeHaney. Proper Content, launched by David in 2016, has a strong track record in producing engaging factual programmes. David is an award-winning

20 Nov 20 News Release

The Body Shop partners with Channel 4 to launch first ever Christmas TV campaign

Exclusive partnership highlights the growing number of homeless young women in the UK and for the first time includes a Channel 4 branded entertainment social series Channel 4 and The Body Shop today reveal Unseen Kingdoms, an exclusive partnership that shines a light on UK female homelessness -

20 Nov 20 News Release

Aisling Bea’s award-winning comedy This Way Up returns to Channel 4 for second series

Aisling Bea’s Merman-produced comedy co-starring Sharon Horgan has been commissioned for a second series (6 x 30) for Channel 4 and Hulu.

19 Nov 20 News Release

Channel 4 to celebrate local businesses in Mentorn Scotland’s Chef v Cornershop

In celebration of local businesses, Channel 4 has commissioned Mentorn Scotland to make Chef V Corner Shop, a new 5x30’ pilot series showcasing the humble corner shop.

19 Nov 20 News Release

Taskmaster Festive Special Announced

It was announced today that fans will get a festive treat as Alex Horne’s BAFTA winning show will return with a one-off Taskmaster festive special on Channel 4.

18 Nov 20 News Release

The Great British Bake Off: the ninth baker leaves the tent

In Tuesday’s night’s episode of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4, Peter was named Star Baker for the second time, and Hermine, was the ninth baker to leave the tent.

18 Nov 20 News Release

Channel 4 confirms Stand Up and Deliver celebrity line up

Channel 4 has today confirmed the five plucky celebrities who are set to be thrust into the often unforgiving world of stand-up comedy for Stand Up and Deliver, an entertaining new two-part series in support of Stand Up To Cancer.

17 Nov 20 News Release

Services to the Lake District (w/t) to air on Channel 4

Manchester-based Purple Productions has secured a new commission and will be making Services to the Lake District (w/t) for Channel 4.

16 Nov 20 News Release

Dispatches uncovers serious failings at one of UK's largest COVID-Testing Labs

DISPATCHES, 9PM, MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER, CHANNEL 4 - A Dispatches investigation into the government’s handling of the pandemic has uncovered evidence of serious failings at one of the country’s largest Covid-testing laboratories.