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Channel 4 embeds legacy of The Black To Front Project with more new commissions and targets

Unapologetic and Crazy Rich… get commissioned in addition to The Big Breakfast Brand new Commissioning Guidelines and Manifesto launched to drive change behind the camera following Sir Lenny Henry Centre recommendations Channel 4 commits to ensuring at least 20% of its editorial decision-makers are

22 Jun 22 News Release

Channel 4's Indie Growth Fund invests in Glasgow-based indie Freedom Scripted

Channel 4’s Indie Growth Fund has invested in the Glasgow-based independent production company Freedom Scripted. Founded in 2018 by former BBC, STV and World Productions development producer Mike Ellen, Freedom Scripted focuses on high end contemporary drama and has a range of projects currently in

21 Jun 22 News Release

Flabbergast TV commissioned to make Love My Face (w/t)

Channel 4 has commissioned Flabbergast TV to make a new life-affirming series, marking the Glasgow-based company’s first commission for the Channel following its Emerging Indie Fund discretionary award last year.

20 Jun 22 News Release

Channel 4 response to Ofcom investigation into the provision of subtitling

Following Ofcom’s investigation into an extended outage of Channel 4’s access services in September 2021, Channel 4 has issued the following statement: “Channel 4 is very disappointed with Ofcom’s decision and will review its findings carefully. We would like to apologise once again to our audiences

20 Jun 22 News Release

Channel 4 and Barclays launch new digital series Money on my Mind in milestone partnership

Channel 4 and Barclays are joining forces to launch Money on my Mind: a brand-new show for the broadcaster’s social media channels that explores how people can develop a more positive relationship with money. The six-part digital series, which marks 4Studio’s first-ever partnership with a financial

17 Jun 22 News Release

E4 links up with makers of YouTube sensation ‘Blue Therapy’ to put more relationships under the microscope in a bigger, bolder series

A new E4 series, Blue Therapy 2 W/T, inspired by and from the producers of the YouTube hit, Blue Therapy, promises dramatic highs and lows as it looks into the complexities of modern relationships and ‘situationships’ via larger-than-life couples. The series, which will be co-produced by the

16 Jun 22 News Release

New dedicated YouTube channel for Ukrainian refugee children to launch this summer

Sunflower TV to show hit British children’s programmes dubbed into Ukrainian Dedicated ad-free YouTube channel to host up to 200 hours of content Initiative backed by PACT & range of organisations from UK broadcast industry Sunflower TV launches on 1st July Channel aimed at Ukrainian pre-school and

16 Jun 22 News Release

Channel 4 and Northern Ireland Screen join forces to boost nation's broadcast industry

Channel 4 and Northern Ireland Screen have joined forces to help boost the nation’s broadcast sector. An initial two-year partnership will see the organisations working closely together to support and grow the production sector in Northern Ireland. Channel 4 will undertake a range of initiatives to

16 Jun 22 News Release

Afanti makes The Perfect Pitch

Afanti Media’s The Perfect Pitch has been greenlit for a second series of the 15x 30-minute episodes for Channel 4 daytime it was announced today at Wales Screen Summit (date). The warm and funny series, which received support from the Welsh Government via Creative Wales, follows a revolving cast of