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Celebrity contestants announced for the return of The Crystal Maze

Channel 4’s iconic adventure gameshow is back with all-new celebrity line-ups taking on the maze and its brand new Eastern Zone, it was announced today (WEDS). Maze Master Richard Ayoade will once again lead the celebrities through each zone in this 6’x60 series, which will see teams take on a host

12 Jun 19 News Release

For Sama scoops Audience Award at Sheffield Doc Fest and receives special mention in Grand Jury Award

Waad al-Kateab dedicates award to the people of Syria

12 Jun 19 News Release

Channel 4’s annual DIVERSE Festival to focus on authenticity in the media

Channel 4’s annual DIVERSE Festival will focus on authentic portrayal on television. Hosted in Bradford by Anita Rani, the industry event features senior executives from the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Netflix, Channel 5 and guest speaker Hip Hop artist and writer Akala. In addition to senior industry

12 Jun 19 News Release

Channel 4 announces new documentaries for 2019

Channel 4 has announced a slate of new documentary commissions for 2019 that dig deep into the sites of power and decision-making across public bodies and private enclaves, encompassing stories that are both profoundly intimate and state of the nation. Cop Control (w/t) has gained unprecedented

11 Jun 19 News Release

Channel 4 posts strong 2018 annual results with growth in revenues and record digital viewing and digital revenues

Despite challenging economic environment, revenues up +£15m to £975m Delivery of a £5m surplus following two years of planned deficits Record digital viewing and digital revenues, with views for All 4 up +26% YoY at 915 million Channel 4’s share of viewing maintained at 5.9% across the year – with

11 Jun 19 News Release

Channel 4 and Pact agree landmark Terms of Trade deal for new digital era

Channel 4 and Pact have today announced that they have signed up to a landmark new Terms of Trade agreement for a digital era. The bespoke partnership puts in place a new framework for independent producers commissioned by Channel 4. For the first time Channel 4 will for its licence fee have full

11 Jun 19 News Release

Channel 4 to invest in content for Teens distributed on YouTube and social channels

Teens strand is part of Channel 4’s new original digital content strategy Channel 4’s Chief Executive, Alex Mahon and Director of Programmes, Ian Katz today announced new plans for the organisation to invest in a new content strand for teenagers, to be distributed on YouTube and other social

11 Jun 19 News Release

Channel 4 bolsters its First Cut strand

The strand showcases original and bold documentaries by first-time directors as part of Channel 4's continuous commitment to nurturing new and diverse talent

10 Jun 19 News Release

Channel 4 to broadcast Final Live From Abbey Road programme

Final one-hour programme to air June 18th at 24:00 on Channel 4. Live from Abbey Road, the much-loved music performance series which has broadcast on Channel 4 since January 2007, will end its long run on the channel with a final one-hour episode of classic performances. The award-winning series