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Tom Daley to deliver the 2021 Alternative Christmas Message

Olympic champion Tom Daley will address the nation with a message of inclusion in Channel 4’s prestigious Alternative Christmas Message which airs on Christmas Day. In the heartfelt address, Tom talks about the pride he’s felt representing his country but how sometimes didn’t feel good enough. He applauds the athletes that have opened up about their struggles this year who've encouraged him to talk about his mental health more often.

20 Dec 21 News Release

Channel 5 joins Digital UK

Channel 5 will today join Digital UK Ltd, alongside BBC, ITV and Channel 4. The four public service broadcasters have entered into a new Digital UK members’ agreement, marking the first time that the venture has been wholly owned by all four PSBs. Earlier this year Digital UK merged with Freesat (UK

20 Dec 21 News Release

Parasite, Widows, Kingsman, Spider-Man and Mike Leigh lead All 4 Christmas films line-up

From Jimmy Stewart to Ewan McGregor, Danny Boyle to Steve McQueen, John Wick to Frances Ha, Mike Leigh to Lynn Shelton, and Spider-Man to Sonic the Hedgehog, All 4 have your festive film needs covered for all the family this Christmas.

20 Dec 21 News Release

LA property tycoon Paul Kemsley competitively Selling Britain's Super Homes for Channel 4

Mix Reality Royalty with Real Estate legacy and you get Paul ‘PK’ and Dorit Kemsley. The property magnate and his glamorous superstar wife may have the Hollywood scene sewn up but that’s not quite enough for this power couple. London born tycoon PK has teamed up with South Shore and Channel 4 to head back to the capital with one simple mission, to turn the super prime property market on its head.

20 Dec 21 Interview, News Release

Taskmaster's New Year Treat - interviews with Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Adrian Chiles, Claudia Winkleman, Jonnie Peacock, Lady Leshurr & Baroness Sayeeda Warsi

Taskmaster Greg Davies and his little elf Alex Horne welcome five special guests for this one-off festive treat. Adrian Chiles, Claudia Winkleman, Jonnie Peacock, Lady Leshurr and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi are the competitors with a keen desire to lay claim to Greg's unique Trophy of Eyebrows. But how will they fare when faced with tasks involving eggs, vinegar and an inordinately long pole?

17 Dec 21 News Release, Video

Age UK and Channel 4 team up to shine a light on loneliness this Christmas

Channel 4 and Age UK today announce a brand new bespoke partnership to highlight the significant number of older people that will experience loneliness this Christmas.

16 Dec 21 News Release

Channel 4 commissions Geordie Hospital from Curve Wales

Channel 4 has commissioned a brand-new popular documentary series, Geordie Hospital, which is a Curve Wales production. A 6 x 60 series, based in Newcastle, home to one of the biggest and best Hospital Trusts in the UK. This series follows Newcastle Hospitals’ incredible staff through a shift, from world class medics saving and transforming lives, to the support teams who make it possible.

16 Dec 21 News Release

Channel 4 Commissions The Artists, Brand New Digital Short- Form Comedy Sitcom Created and Written by Huge Davis

Channel 4 has commissioned a brand-new short form scripted comedy series, The Artists, created, written by and starring Edinburgh Best Newcomer Award nominee, Huge Davies.

16 Dec 21 Interview, News Release

Interview with Jimmy Carr for his brand new quiz show, I Literally Just Told You

We chatted to Jimmy Carr about his brand new quiz show, having Richard Bacon as his new boss, repeating the phrase I Literally Just Told You, and the prospect of turning the big 5-0 next year.