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How safe are your medicines?: Channel 4 Dispatches

Monday 17th June, 8pm, Channel 4 The medical authorities have been forced to launch an urgent inquiry after Channel 4 Dispatches reveals how thousands of unsafe medicines were given to NHS patients being treated for illnesses like prostate cancer, schizophrenia and epilepsy. In a major investigation

14 Jun 19 News Release

New Regency joins Warp Films, Film 4 in adapting hit musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Richard E. Grant, Sharon Horgan and Sarah Lancashire join newcomer Max Harwood as the lead in this true to life story

13 Jun 19 News Release

First-look image and casting announced for C4's Aisling Bea comedy, This Way Up

This Way Up is a Merman-produced series written by and starring Aisling Bea. Sharon Horgan, Tobias Menzies, Aasif Mandvi and Indira Varma round out the cast.

12 Jun 19 News Release

Celebrity contestants announced for the return of The Crystal Maze

Channel 4’s iconic adventure gameshow is back with all-new celebrity line-ups taking on the maze and its brand new Eastern Zone, it was announced today (WEDS). Maze Master Richard Ayoade will once again lead the celebrities through each zone in this 6’x60 series, which will see teams take on a host

12 Jun 19 News Release

For Sama scoops Audience Award at Sheffield Doc Fest and receives special mention in Grand Jury Award

Waad al-Kateab dedicates award to the people of Syria

12 Jun 19 News Release

Channel 4’s annual DIVERSE Festival to focus on authenticity in the media

Channel 4’s annual DIVERSE Festival will focus on authentic portrayal on television. Hosted in Bradford by Anita Rani, the industry event features senior executives from the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Netflix, Channel 5 and guest speaker Hip Hop artist and writer Akala. In addition to senior industry

12 Jun 19 News Release

Channel 4 announces new documentaries for 2019

Channel 4 has announced a slate of new documentary commissions for 2019 that dig deep into the sites of power and decision-making across public bodies and private enclaves, encompassing stories that are both profoundly intimate and state of the nation. Cop Control (w/t) has gained unprecedented

11 Jun 19 News Release

Channel 4 posts strong 2018 annual results with growth in revenues and record digital viewing and digital revenues

Despite challenging economic environment, revenues up +£15m to £975m Delivery of a £5m surplus following two years of planned deficits Record digital viewing and digital revenues, with views for All 4 up +26% YoY at 915 million Channel 4’s share of viewing maintained at 5.9% across the year – with

11 Jun 19 News Release

Channel 4 and Pact agree landmark Terms of Trade deal for new digital era

Channel 4 and Pact have today announced that they have signed up to a landmark new Terms of Trade agreement for a digital era. The bespoke partnership puts in place a new framework for independent producers commissioned by Channel 4. For the first time Channel 4 will for its licence fee have full