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Channel 4 announces Stephen Fry WW2 gay resistance doc

Channel 4 and Stephen Fry are to tell the incredible true story of how a group of misfits, including a gay artist, a lesbian musician and Jewish activists pulled off one of the most daring and far-reaching acts of sabotage in the history of the Dutch resistance. This 1x90 documentary will foreground the stories of artist Willem Arondeus and cellist Frieda Belinfante who lived openly gay lives in the Netherlands.

24 May 22 News Release

Channel 4 commissions documentary about life in Derry from Tyrone Productions

Channel 4 has commissioned Northern Ireland’s Tyrone Productions to make a single authored documentary The Real Derry: Jamie-Lee O'Donnell. This timely documentary will follow Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, one of the stars of Channel 4’s award-winning comedy series Derry Girls, as she explores how things have changed since she grew up in Derry.

24 May 22 News Release

More4 commissions Darcey Bussell's Royal Roadtrip

With 2022 marking the Queen’s unprecedented 70 year reign, Dame Darcey Bussell is embarking on an epic royal road trip for More4 in tribute to the longest reigning monarch in British history.

23 May 22 News Release

Channel 4 announces The Dog Academy – a new dog training series for some of Britain’s most uncontrollable pooches and their overwhelmed owners

On behalf of the many dog owners across the country in despair over their unruly pets, this summer Channel 4 is opening a new institution – The Dog Academy. The series was commissioned from the broadcaster’s Global Format Fund, the ringfenced spend designed to stimulate the creation of original new formats from UK-based indies for UK and International audiences.

23 May 22 News Release

Channel 4 announces The Greatest Auction – an exciting new take on the fast-paced world of the auction room

In this brand-new take on the world of auction, the most extraordinary items, the most fascinating backstories and the fast-paced thrill of the auction room will be brought together in a new eight-part series – The Greatest Auction. The series was commissioned from the broadcaster’s Global Format Fund, the ringfenced spend designed to stimulate the creation of original new formats from UK-based indies for UK and International audiences.

23 May 22 News Release

Channel 4 recommissions Global Format Fund hit from Firecracker Films

Channel 4 has recommissioned Firecracker Film’s Open House: The Great Sex Experiment for a second series. The first series of this bold social experiment was commissioned from Channel 4’s Global Format Fund and helped Channel 4 win the Friday 10pm slot for 16-34s across the series. Much like the

20 May 22 News Release

An interview with Jess Lizama for Teen Mum Academy

Teen Mum Academy starts Monday 23 May on E4 and All 4. Six ambitious teen mums are to be given one big opportunity to supercharge their life-experience, build confidence and learn new skills. E4 is set to follow six determined teens who have already experienced one of the biggest life events there

19 May 22 News Release

AJ Odudu to host jaw-dropping hairstyling competition 'The Big Blow Out’ for E4

Grab the hairspray and hairdryer as E4 is looking for a fresh new trim with brand-new competition series The Big Blow Out, produced by Love Productions. Hosted by AJ Odudu, this 8x60’ series sees eleven experienced, keen and passionate hairstylists compete in a series of extravagant and jaw dropping

18 May 22 News Release

Channel 4 launches new digital comedy series ‘Jokes Only A…Can Tell’

Channel 4 has launched an all-new digital comedy series, ‘Jokes Only A…Can Tell’, which brings together a diverse range of comedians who tell jokes about their own community – and they won’t be holding back. This laugh-out-loud, and at times, eye opening series produced by Distant Voices, will see a