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Channel 4 shortlists seven finalists for its £1 million Diversity in Advertising Award

Channel 4 today announced the short-listed finalists of its £1m Diversity in Advertising Award, which is challenging the advertising industry to tackle the ongoing lack of authentic representation and portrayal of visible and/ or non-visible disabled people in TV advertising. For the first time in

23 Sep 22 News Release

Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared press pack interview with Becky Sloan, Joe Pelling and Baker Terry

How did ‘Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared’ first come about? BS: Well it began about 12 years ago, we all met studying art at university. Baker and Joe were doing animation, and I was doing fine art. Obviously, we became best buds and then after uni we all got a studio together where we could continue to

22 Sep 22 News Release

4creative bolsters creative teams with new hires

Channel 4’s award-winning in-house creative agency 4creative has significantly expanded its ranks with two talented new duos. Dan Warner and Andy Vasey (pictured) join as a Creative Director team from AMV BBDO, and Stuart Gittings and Reuben Dangoor, formerly at BBC Creative come in as a creative

21 Sep 22 News Release

Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker - Meet the woodworkers

The competition to find Britain’s Best Woodworker is back, hosted by Mel Giedroyc. Meet the woodworking class of 2022.

21 Sep 22 News Release

A couple of quick questions. When a job advert says it closes ‘13th April’ would that be at 18:00 or 23:59? (do they need to get any application by EOP or can they do them after work this evening) I have a team member who is interested in applying for a couple of 4Creative roles. VN811 & VN964. These roles are listed as London roles, would you be able to let me know the HM for these 2 roles, so I could enquire as to the possibility fo these roles being based from the Leeds office as the staff member i

Cast revealed for brand-new show from Taskmaster creator, The Horne Section TV Show

“A riotous splicing of live music and comedy” – The Observer “It's a band of professional musicians fronted by Taskmaster's Alex Horne, who turns their abilities to pluck a tune into brilliant comedy magic” – Radio Times “A beguiling blend of the smart and stupid….a real delight” – The Sunday Times

20 Sep 22 News Release

Jonathan Ross takes to the road to uncover the UK’s Myths and Legends

Captive Minds has been commissioned to make a new four-part series for More 4 following presenter Jonathan Ross as he travels the UK on the hunt for incredible tales as old as time.

20 Sep 22 News Release

Channel 4 Drama 4Screenwriting announces writers for 2022

2023 course now open to applicants Channel 4 today announces the 12 writers who won coveted places on this year’s Channel 4 Drama Screenwriting course, 4Screenwriting. Channel 4 is accepting entries for the 2023 Channel 4Screenwriting course from September 16th to October 3rd 2022 Over the last 12

8 Sep 22 News Release

CHANNEL 4 ACQUIRES HIT DRAMA NINE PERFECT STRANGERS, BASED ON THE BESTSELLING LIANE MORIARTY BOOK

Star cast includes Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Luke Evans and Regina Hall Channel 4 has acquired the eight-episode Hulu Original limited series Nine Perfect Strangers, which will launch on the channel on Wednesday 28th September at 10pm and be available for catch up viewing on All 4. Based on

8 Sep 22 News Release

E4 reveals 11 stylists all competing to be The Big Blow Out champion

THE BIG BLOW OUT - STARTS MONDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER AT 10PM ON E4 & ALL 4 Grab the hairspray and hairdryer as E4 is looking for a fresh new trim with brand-new competition series The Big Blow Out, produced by Love Productions. Hosted by AJ Odudu, this 8x60’ series sees eleven experienced, keen and