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Channel 4 has commissioned Spring Films to produce a four-part documentary series, The Defenders (working title)

It is set to reveal the little-known world of an extraordinary group of criminal defence barristers with an unshakeable belief that without defence, there is no justice.

24 Nov 21 News Release

Channel 4 to broadcast live Betfred Super League

Super League live on free-to-air television for first time ever Ten live matches each year including two end of year Play-Off games Channel 4’s live coverage starts with Leeds Rhinos v Warrington Wolves on 12 February 2022 Live Super League will be broadcast on free-to-air television for the first

22 Nov 21 News Release

Nida Manzoor’s award-winning, bold music comedy We Are Lady Parts recommissioned for a second series

Nida Manzoor’s (Doctor Who, Enterprice, Hounslow Diaries) award-winning and critically acclaimed comedy series We Are Lady Parts has been recommissioned for a second series for Channel 4. Series two will also launch on Peacock in the US.

22 Nov 21 News Release

Steph’s Packed Lunch commission extends

Expectation and Can Can Productions have been commissioned to continue making weekday lunchtime show Steph’s Packed Lunch for Channel 4 through 2022.

22 Nov 21 News Release

Iris Prize Best British Short films head to All 4

The 15 LGBT+ films shortlisted for the 2021 Iris Prize Best British Short Supported by Film4 will be broadcast on Channel 4 and steamed on All 4, beginning Monday 29th November.

21 Nov 21 News Release

4Skills to create over 15,000 training, development and learning opportunities for young people

New strategy will supercharge opportunities for disadvantaged communities across the UK “Everyone should have an equal chance to follow their dreams and have a job in the creative industries. It shouldn’t be about having certain qualifications but about passion and potential.” (Alex Mahon, Chief

19 Nov 21 News Release, Video

‘Altogether Different’ – new Channel 4 film classifies viewers W for weird

Channel 4 today reveals ‘Altogether Different’, a special film that features over 30 of the broadcaster’s famous faces and rising stars to celebrate the wonderful collective differences of everyone in the UK.

18 Nov 21 News Release

CHANNEL 4 FOLLOW-UP TO THE BLACK TO FRONT PROJECT ON EVE OF INCLUSION FESTIVAL

Channel 4 has set out its next steps from the Black to Front Project and outlines the work and commitments it is undertaking to implement significant change.

17 Nov 21 News Release

The Great British Bake Off: The Ninth Baker Leaves The Tent

In Tuesday night’s episode of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4, Crystelle was named Star Baker for the second time by Noel, and it was time for Jürgen, 56 from Brighton to leave the tent.