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Baking news... Alison Hammond joins Bake Off

It was confirmed today that Alison Hammond will join fellow presenter, Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood in the famous tent for the next series of The Great British Bake Off, which will air on Channel 4 later this year. No stranger to the famous white tent, Alison previously

16 Mar 23 News Release

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Channel 4.0 Signs its First Branded Deal with Gen Z Favourite e.l.f. Cosmetics

Channel 4.0, Channel 4’s new digital-first brand for YouTube, has signed its first branded deal with e.l.f. Cosmetics, the US’s Number 1 favourite teen cosmetics brand* which literally stands for eyes.lips.face., and is clean, vegan, cruelty free and Fair Trade Certified TM. This commercial

16 Mar 23 News Release

Channel 4 to expand its digital ad-buying suite with Xandr

Channel 4 will be  the first UK broadcaster to offer brands the option of using the automated ad buying platform Xandr, a part of Microsoft Advertising, having added it to its suite of demand side platforms. The programmatic innovation gives advertisers the ability to fully automate the delivery of

15 Mar 23 News Release

Channel 4 to Launch Junior Taskmaster, Taskmaster is Renewed for Three Years

Channel 4 and Avalon have announced the launch of new children-focused entertainment show Junior Taskmaster following the continuing success of ratings and critical hit Taskmaster, which is also renewed for a further six series by the broadcaster. The PG and “Bleeped” (family friendly) versions of

15 Mar 23 News Release

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Channel 4 and Prime Video Survey shows 1 in 4 offices in TV are physically inaccessible to Disabled talent

Access into Action Report A survey for Channel 4 and Prime Video UK into the TV industry’s accessibility for Disabled talent has revealed that 1 in 4 offices operated by broadcasters, streamers or production companies are physically inaccessible, and that 1 in 4 have no functioning accessible toilet

14 Mar 23 News Release

The Piano: A Love Production for Channel 4 - Q&As with the Finalists

Claudia Winkleman presents a unique talent search with a twist - unearthing some of the UK’s most exciting amateur piano performers. In this unforgettable celebration of the nation’s favourite instrument, passionate amateur musicians took to public pianos in train stations across the UK. What our

14 Mar 23 News Release

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Channel 4 celebrates Sign Language Week 2023

Channel 4 is celebrating Sign Language Week 2023 (13-19 March), marking 20 years since British Sign Language (BSL) was formally recognised by the British Government. To underpin this year’s theme ‘Protecting BSL’, the Channel is highlighting its provision of BSL-interpreted programming and raising

14 Mar 23 News Release

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Sunday night blues caused by weekend emails and blurred boundaries, study reveals

Link to Banish the Sunday Night Blues Research Preliminary findings show that emailing at the weekend and unfinished tasks from the week before can contribute to the Sunday Night Blues. Trends indicate that boundaries between home and work life have blurred since the pandemic, which has intensified

10 Mar 23 News Release

Famous Fugitives confirmed for new series of Celebrity Hunted for Stand Up To Cancer

The Grierson Award winning and BAFTA nominated factual entertainment thriller, Celebrity Hunted, will return to Channel 4 this year for a brand-new fifth series as ten more famous faces go on the run as fugitives, hoping to evade capture by the Hunters. The celebrity fugitives taking part in the