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Message from Sir Ian Cheshire to Channel 4 staff welcoming new appointments to Channel 4 Board

In a message sent to all Channel 4 staff regarding the appointment of five new non-executive directors to the Channel 4 board, Sir Ian Cheshire, Chair of the Channel 4 Board, said: Dear everyone, Ofcom have today announced the appointment of five new non-executive directors to the Channel 4 board

8 Jan 24 News Release

Andrew Leaves The Great Pottery Throw Down

Q&A with Andrew: Walking onto the set on the very first day, did you feel nervous or excited or was it a combination of both? A little nervous but keen to get going. Was the set as you thought it would be from seeing previous series? It felt very familiar from previous series. Maybe a little smaller

4 Jan 24 News Release

Benenden Health & Channel 4 re-ignite partnership

National healthcare provider and broadcaster unite for a second time to encourage the nation to ‘check in’ on their health. Not-for-profit, affordable healthcare provider Benenden Health and Channel 4 have partnered for a second time with a mission to improve the nation’s health, encouraging

3 Jan 24 News Release

Taskmaster Champion of Champions airs at 9pm, Sunday 14th January on Channel 4

Taskmaster winners reunite to compete for the ultimate prize. In the aftermath of a festive celebrity Taskmaster’s New Year Treat special, the time has come for overlord Greg Davies to beckon previous winners of series 11 to 15 to return to the scene of the greatest triumph of their lives and battle

2 Jan 24 News Release, Video

SECRET LIFE OF THE SAFARI PARK starts Thursday at 8pm

From the makers of The Supervet and The Secret Life of the Zoo, this brand-new six-part series features Knowsley Safari, the longest safari drive in the UK and home to hundreds of wild animals from across the world, roaming free. Every year over half a million of us get up close and personal with

21 Dec 23 News Release

Channel 4 unveils most streamed shows of 2023 as viewing grows by 24%: A spectacular line-up of binge-worthy entertainment

The Great British Bake Off and Russell Brand: In Plain Sight: Dispatches are the most streamed single episodes of the year, with The Couple Next Door, The Piano, Banged Up and Partygate all crashing the top 20 Married at First Sight Australia and Married at First Sight UK are the two most streamed

21 Dec 23 News Release

First look trailer revealed and further casting announced for Big Boys series 2

Jack Rooke’s critically acclaimed and multi award-winning comedy from Roughcut TV returns to Channel 4 in January 2024 Marc Warren (Van Der Valk) joins series 2 as Dennis, Danny’s Dad, Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) plays Kerry and Madelyn Smedley (The Traitors) is a fresher Sally. The new cast join

19 Dec 23 News Release

Visual asset with quote from Ian Katz on 2023 award wins

Channel 4 celebrates record-breaking 126 TV award wins in 2023

This year Channel 4 celebrates a cumulative 126 TV Award wins across 2023, beating all previous records in its 41-year-old history as a broadcaster including: 9 British Academy Television Awards – Channel 4’s best haul of TV BAFTAs in 22 years (since 2001) Best Factual Channel (More4) and Best

18 Dec 23 News Release

Stephen Fry to deliver Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message

Fry condemns the rise in antisemitism and the “real fear” felt by the Jewish community in Britain Self-declared atheist and humanist Stephen Fry will deliver the 2023 Alternative Christmas Message with an impassioned plea for us all to recognise and call out antisemitism for the racism it is. Moved