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Channel 4’s 2023 Diversity in Advertising Award challenges UK advertisers on portrayal of LGBTQIA+ communities

2023 theme responds to a range of new research data found to negatively impact the representation of LGBTQIA+ communities in UK TV advertising New Channel 4 research reveals in 2023 brands have stepped back from featuring LGBTQIA+ communities over backlash fears Award calls for allyship in the TV

28 Jul 23 News Release

Eleven people take on the ultimate test of survival Alone in Canadian wilderness

This August (TX: Sundays at 9pm from 6 August on Channel 4), e leven ordinary people face the ultimate test of survival. Dropped, completely ALONE, in the remote wilderness of north-west Canada, each of them have challenged themselves to take part in the most pure and extreme competition on TV -

27 Jul 23 News Release

The image reads 'Ready or Not' and shows participants of the show and some of the activities they may participate in.

Channel 4.0 launches first branded series and first ecommerce campaign with e.l.f.

Channel 4.0, Channel 4’s digital-first strand for YouTube, is launching its first ever social branded series ‘Ready or Not?!’ and first ever ecommerce campaign with e.l.f. Cosmetics. ‘Ready or Not?!’ sees content creator Adeola Patronne and special guests dive headfirst into unfamiliar worlds of

27 Jul 23 News Release

Channel 4 announces casting for new drama ‘The Gathering’ from World Productions

Produced by award-winning World Productions ( Line of Duty, Save Me, Vigil) filming has commenced for The Gathering, a major new six-part drama, written by acclaimed writer and director Helen Walsh in her first original script for television. Newcomer Eva Morgan and Sadie Soverall (Little Bone Lodge

26 Jul 23 News Release

The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick - all new images and clip - TX Thursday, 9 pm

The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick continues an all-new season showcasing the extraordinary work of veterinary surgeon Professor Noel Fitzpatrick and his team at Fitzpatrick Referrals. This week: poorly little Bedlington Terrier, Muffin, has an instant bond with Noel when they meet for the first time

25 Jul 23 News Release

Eric Rushton Wins The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award

Eric Rushton has been named as the first winner of The Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award. The award was designed to showcase talented new writers and performers who embodied the alternative comedic spirit of Sean and Channel 4. Eric will now be given a unique opportunity to kickstart his career in TV

24 Jul 23 News Release

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, David Arnold and Don Black Come Together in Purr-fect Harmony for Theme Song for Mog’s Christmas

“As Long as I Belong” is composed by David Arnold with lyrics by Don Black and performed by Sophie Ellis-Bextor A trio of towering British musical talent has collaborated on the theme song for Channel 4 and Universal Pictures Content Group’s much-anticipated adaptation of Judith Kerr’s classic

20 Jul 23 News Release

The Royal Television Society announces second wave of speakers for RTS Cambridge Convention 2023

The Royal Television Society (RTS), Britain’s leading forum for television and related media, today announced a range of high-profile speakers for its prestigious biennial Cambridge Convention, adding a number of industry heavyweights to the roster of speakers for 2023. Taking place on Wednesday

19 Jul 23 News Release

Channel 4 and Auto Trader strike new multi-platform partnership

Channel 4 has struck a new 12-month partnership deal with Auto Trader, promoting the online automotive marketplace’s ‘Britain’s Biggest Matchmaker’ campaign through a series of branded idents and adverts. The seven-figure, multi-platform deal will align Auto Trader’s campaign with people who are