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Ken Bruce’s PopMaster TV to return with supersized second series on More4

New 16-episode series to include two celebrity specials Everything will stop for PopMaster for even longer as Channel 4 commissions 12 Yard Productions, an ITV Studios owned indie, to make an extended second series of hit music quiz PopMaster TV for digital channel More4. The new 16x60’ series

15 Nov 23 News Release

Fourteen Nations & Regions based indies named in Channel 4’s 2023 Emerging Indie Fund

Eight indies from across the UK named as main awardees Six more indies receive discretionary awards More than 30 N&R indies have secured commissions since its launch in 2020 Eight production companies from across the UK have been named in this year’s Emerging Indie Fund with six other N&R based

15 Nov 23 News Release

Anne-Marie Duff returns in lead role joined by all-star cast for the second series of Channel 4 and Britbox International’s thrilling drama ‘Suspect’

BEN MILLER ALSO RETURNS WITH NEW ADDITIONS DOMINIC COOPER, TAMSIN GREIG, VINETTE ROBINSON, EDDIE MARSAN, CELINE BUCKENS, NICHOLAS PINNOCK AND GINA MCKEE Filming has now commenced on a second series of Suspect, produced by Eagle Eye Drama ( Before We Die, Professor T, The Couple Next Door) and

15 Nov 23 News Release

Betrothals, Bake Off and beyond: Channel 4 streaming sets record highs in October!

Channel 4 recorded its biggest-ever month of streaming in October – including records for a single day’s views – driven by Married at First Sight UK and The Great British Bake Off. The industry data released by Barb showed the channel registered 6.7 billion viewer minutes in October – the largest

15 Nov 23 News Release

The Great British Bake Off: The Eighth Baker Leaves the Tent

In Tuesday night’s episode of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4, Matty was named Star Baker and Cristy was the eighth baker to leave the tent. It was week 8 in the tent and the Bakers popped on their party hats and started off with a bake that has graced party tables up and down the country

15 Nov 23 News Release

Channel 4 and Freeform Productions Announce 'A Place In The Sun What Happened Next?'

For over 21 years, the award-winning daytime series, A Place in the Sun has helped hundreds of people find their dream homes abroad. From forever homes to holiday homes, a brand new series, ' A Place In The Sun What Happened Next?' will revisit families and couples as far back as 2007 who took the

14 Nov 23 News Release

First look images revealed for Big Boys series two on Channel 4

Jack Rooke’s critically acclaimed and multi-award winning comedy from Roughcut TV returns in January 2024 Created and written by Jack Rooke and produced by Roughcut TV ( Stath Lets Flats, People Just Do Nothing), Big Boys will return for a brand new series on Channel 4 in January 2024. First look

8 Nov 23 News Release

Channel 4 statement in response to introduction of the Media Bill

Alex Mahon, Chief Executive of Channel 4, said: “We welcome the decision to prioritise reform of the media industry in the UK, which is long overdue. Securing prominence for public service television must be made a reality as soon as possible – every day without it damages viewers' ability to find

8 Nov 23 News Release

Statements from Channel 4 Chair Sir Ian Cheshire and CEO Alex Mahon in response to announcement made by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport on 8th November 2023

Statement from Sir Ian Cheshire, Chair of Channel 4 “The Channel 4 Board welcomes the Minister of State’s remarks outlining the ability for Channel 4 to produce and own the IP of some of its content, following engagement with TV producers of all sizes from across the UK. “Channel 4 has been working