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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

3 Dec 18 News Release

Film4 titles win 16 awards at the BIFAs

Film4 enjoyed a triumphant night at the British Independent Film Awards last night, with five Film4 backed productions taking home 16 of the 24 competitive awards, including a record breaking 10 wins for Yorgos Lanthimos’s The Favourite. Bart Layton’s American Animals and Lynne Ramsay’s You Were

30 Nov 18 News Release

Channel 4 embraces the power of purple for #PurpleLightUp

Channel 4 will be embracing the power of purple to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the worldwide #PurpleLightUp campaign on 3rd December. The day encourages people to recognise disability by wearing purple and businesses to mark the day by using purple in their logos, on

30 Nov 18 News Release

Thames, Motion and E4 set the ultimate relationship test with Baewatch (w/t)

Everyone can recall that nerve-wracking first time they met the in-laws. But what if the make or break moment is already taking place and you have no idea? For brand-new E4 series BAEwatch [w/t], Thames and Motion Content Group will test unsuspecting couples who not only think they have the perfect

29 Nov 18 News Release

Nick Lee promoted to Head of Series Acquisitions

Channel 4’s Director of Commercial Affairs, Martin Baker, today announced the promotion of Nick Lee to Head of Series Acquisitions. Reporting into the Director of Commercial Affairs, this newly created role will be responsible for the creation and roll out, deal terms and delivery of the strategy