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Broadcasters publish joint guidance note on Ofcom out-of-London definitions

The UK’s PSBs (BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5) have today (Friday 14th December) published a joint guidance note on the application of Ofcom’s out of London (OOL) definitions in order to give greater clarity to the independent production sector. Together the PSB’s invest hundreds of millions of

17 Dec 18 News Release

First look pictures for 'Traitors'

Traitors (previously known as Jerusalem) will air on Channel 4 and globally on Netflix outside of the U.K. and Ireland (and China where Netflix is not available) in early 2019. First look images for Traitors are released today. Created by multiple award-winning playwright and screenwriter Bash Doran

16 Dec 18 News Release

Kate Thomas joins Channel 4 Daytime commissioning team

Head of Daytime, David Sayer, has appointed Kate Thomas to the role of Commissioning Editor, Daytime. Kate joins in February. Previously Creative Director at Welsh indie Boom, Kate looked after winning new network commissions across multiple genres, including factual for ITV and the BBC, kids for

14 Dec 18 News Release

New Pictures Released for Pure

A refreshingly honest, funny C4 drama about getting to know your mind and your mates, set for early 2019 Twenty-four year old Marnie (newcomer Charly Clive) has ‘bad’ thoughts all the time and she can’t tell anyone. Her mind is XXX-rated and intrusive thoughts are piling up inside her head. It turns

13 Dec 18 News Release

Channel 4 appoints Yasir Mirza as Head of Inclusion and Diversity

Yasir Mirza has been appointed as Channel 4’s Head of Inclusion and Diversity. Yasir will work closely with Chief Human Resources Officer, Caroline Ross, and with teams across the business to help Channel 4 develop a more inclusive and diverse culture. This new role will lead on delivering Channel 4

7 Dec 18 News Release

Vick Hope joins E4's Shipwrecked

The broadcaster and presenter will narrate the latest series of the pioneering paradise reality show on E4 in 2019 Broadcaster and presenter Vick Hope will be the voice of the all-new series of Shipwrecked, the pioneering paradise island reality show returning for a new 15-part prime-time series on

6 Dec 18 News Release

Channel 4 to host the real Brexit Debate

7PM, SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER, Channel 4 Channel 4 will host The Real Brexit Debate on Sunday 9th December at 7pm. The live, hour long programme will see four high profile politicians reflecting the main divisions in the House of Commons on this issue – Theresa May’s Deal, a softer Brexit, a harder

5 Dec 18 News Release

Michael Winterbottom’s Greed starring Steve Coogan wraps production

Starring Steve Coogan, Isla Fisher and David Mitchell Sophie Cookson, Shirley Henderson, Asa Butterfield, Sarah Solemani, Shanina Shaik, Dinita Gohil, Asim Chaudhry, Pearl Mackie, Jonny Sweet and Stephen Fry round out cast Today, Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP) and Film4 announced

4 Dec 18 News Release

Channel 4 commissions Rob Rinder's Good Year Bad Year

Channel 4 and Expectation are taking an uncompromising look at 2018 with everyone’s favourite TV judge, Rob Rinder in an end-of-year review show, it was announced today (Tuesday). Rob Rinder’s Good Year Bad Year, is a one-hour special which will see Rob cast his razor sharp legal mind, clear minded