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Channel 4's 4Screenwriting announces drama writers for 2024

Now in its fourteenth year, Channel 4 today announces the twelve talented writers who have won coveted places on the drama screenwriting course, 4Screenwriting. From over 2000 scripts entered, Channel 4 pairs an aspiring writer with an experienced script editor and works with them on a series or

1 Jul 24 News Release

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Channel 4 rebrands as Channel 4th in election campaign urging people to “be lazy, just vote”

Watch Channel 4 News Live Stream Channel 4 is launching a campaign to encourage people to vote in this week’s General Election, rebranding as Channel 4th in a playful reference to the July 4th polling date. Developed by Channel 4’s in-house award-winning creative agency, 4creative, the campaign sees

27 Jun 24 News Release

Denise Van Outen to uncover Secrets of the Supermarket Buyers

In a brand-new series for Channel 4, Denise Van Outen will explore just how a small group of people influence what tens of millions of British shoppers purchase every day

26 Jun 24 News Release

E4 exclusively says ‘I do’ to Vicky Pattison: Destination Wedding (w/t)

An exclusive two-part reality special premiering will follow Vicky through the emotional rollercoaster as she prepares for her vows with fiancé Ercan

25 Jun 24 News Release

Mackenzie Crook to direct Series 2 of Bridget Christie’s The Change

Filming begins next month on the second series of Bridget Christie’s critically acclaimed, BAFTA and RTS-nominated comedy hit, The Change, produced by Expectation, and will be directed by Mackenzie Crook ( Detectorists, The Office, Pirates of the Caribbean). Mackenzie Crook said: “The Change was my

24 Jun 24 News Release

Channel 4 outpacing the market as record streaming audiences drive overall viewing growth in 2024

New data shows Channel 4 is the only major UK broadcaster* to grow overall viewing across streaming and linear in 2024. In addition, across 2024 Channel 4’s streaming audience has grown faster than any of the major streaming-only platforms**, with a 32% year on year rise in viewer minutes. BARB data

21 Jun 24 News Release

Millionaire Hoarders returns to Channel 4 for extended second run

Channel 4 has ordered a second run of Millionaire Hoarders, to be produced by Manchester-based Purple Productions. The 8x60 series will see experts from the world of antiques, collectables, interiors and fashion uncover the UK’s hidden valuables. The first three-part series, which aired in August

20 Jun 24 News Release

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Channel 4 and ScottishPower partner to showcase greener living

Channel 4’s newly-formed Creative Solutions unit is partnering with ScottishPower for new campaign, George Clarke’s Amazing ‘Green’ Spaces. Featuring Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces presenter George Clarke, ScottishPower’s campaign builds on the popular show to demonstrate the ways people can elevate

20 Jun 24 News Release

Channel 4 announces new crime drama Patience starring Laura Fraser and Ella Maisy Purvis

From Eagle Eye Drama ( The Couple Next Door, Professor T, Hotel Portofino), filming has just completed on Patience, a new six-part police crime drama set in York starring Laura Fraser ( Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) and Ella Maisy Purvis ( Kind of Spark, Malpractice) which will be available to