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Channel 4 commissions HMP (wt), a four-part constructed documentary series that will put a group of well-known names through Britain’s prison system

Eastenders actor Sid Owen, comedian and actor Tom Rosenthal, Gogglebox star Marcus Luther, singer HRVY, Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens and former MP Neil Parish are participating in a four-part constructed documentary series where they will be locked up as prisoners for eight days, in

Tuning up for a second time - The Horne Section TV Show returns to Channel 4

“Refreshingly funny and at times quite silly… a first-class comedy” The Sunday Times “Endlessly charming, offbeat humour... Horne’s show sparkles” The Independent “This riotously fun sitcom is an utter delight… The Horne Section TV Show is a lot of fun. It’s a riotous, good-natured sitcom that sits

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Channel 4 Indie Growth Fund invests in Brighton production company Studio Crook

Channel 4’s Indie Growth Fund has taken a minority stake in the Brighton-based indie Studio Crook. Initially specialising in unscripted shows, entertainment and formats, Studio Crook has recently expanded into drama and comedy. The business is run by experienced Creative Director and Director of

Channel 4’s content has a global makeover in cheeky streaming campaign

A new tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign by Channel 4’s award winning in-house creative agency 4creative launches today (16th June) to promote the huge selection of content commissioned especially for British audiences on Channel 4’s streaming platform. The campaign highlights Channel 4’s wide

Channel 4 commissions from Oxford Films The Price of Truth

How far would you go to defend the idea of an open press? Channel 4 has commissioned 1 x 90 mins documentary The Price of Truth from Oxford Films. This film will tell the extraordinary story of Dmitry Muratov who has risked everything, even his life, to preserve freedom of speech in Russia. This

Channel 4 unveils ground-breaking new series of idents to reflect modern Britain

Channel 4 today unveils a new series of idents which authentically reflect life in modern Britain. Created by Channel 4’s multi-award-winning in-house creative agency 4creative in collaboration with Art Practice and Love Song, the five new idents feature scenes including an urban fox taking refuge

Anna Richardson to front Betty TV's 'Slimming Jab' documentary

Channel 4 has ordered a 1x60 documentary about the recent phenomenon of the slimming jab from Betty TV, fronted by Anna Richardson. Slimming jabs have hit the headlines after delivering allegedly ‘miracle’ results in clinical trials. But is the celebrity frenzy around the new blockbuster drug all

Channel 4 takes to the UK’s waterways in Narrow Escapes

Channel 4 has commissioned Bowled Over Media and Motion Content Group to produce a new 20x60’ daytime format following the lives of people who have swapped their homes of bricks and mortar for a new life on the water. In Narrow Escapes we meet those who call the waterways – the UK’s canal network -