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Channel 4 commissions Extradition (w/t) from Five Mile Films

Channel 4 has commissioned a three-part documentary series (3x60 minutes) about the extraordinary and shocking story of Arthur Knight: bookish Del-Boy or international fugitive? The programme will be produced by the award-winning Bristol based Five Mile Films. A man wakes from a covid induced coma

28 Apr 23 News Release

New cast announced and first look pictures revealed for Channel 4 comedy, Hullraisers

Channel 4 and Fable Pictures announce Tom Bennett (Trying, Brassic, After Life, Phone Shop) and Sam Swainsbury (Mum, Ruby Speaking) to join the cast for the second series of the Hull based comedy, written by Caroline Moran and Anne-Marie O’Connor. Tom Bennett and Sam Swainsbury join returning cast

27 Apr 23 News Release

Channel 4 launches new UK-exclusive content discovery campaign on Spotify

Access Streamland on mobile here: https://open.spotify.com/site/channel_4 Channel 4 today launched a new UK-exclusive campaign on Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming service, to help boost digital viewership and reach younger audiences. Using Spotify’s unique streaming intelligence

26 Apr 23 News Release

Minecraft characters giving scores in the Come Mine With Me game

Come Dine With Me continues drive to reach new fans as it enters the Metaverse

ITV Studios label MultiStory Media and Metaverse creative agency Metavision, have partnered up to launch Channel 4’s award-winning, globally popular 'Come Dine With Me' into the metaverse, with players now able to go head to head to become the ultimate dinner party host in a newly released Minecraft

26 Apr 23 News Release

Channel 4 reveal first look and announce the cast joining Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West on comedy series Big Mood (w/t)

Channel 4 has shared a first-look image on rebellious new comedy series, Big Mood (w/t) produced by Fremantle’s Dancing Ledge Productions. The full cast list starring alongside Coughlan and West in the six-part series has also been announced. Big Mood is set to explore the nuances of female

26 Apr 23 News Release

Ed Stafford Moves Into Britain's Most Notorious Housing Estates for Channel 4 and Naked Series

Channel 4 and Naked (part of Fremantle UK) has announced the commission of 60 Days on the Estates wi th former A rmy Captain and explorer Ed Stafford. Following on from the success of 60 Days on the Streets (March 2019) and 60 Days with the Gypsies (February 2022), the 3 x 60’ series will follow Ed

25 Apr 23 News Release

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Channel 4 gains rare access to care system with KIDS

Channel 4 has commissioned KIDS, 3x60’ documentary series, featuring unprecedented access to teenagers and their families in the care system. With the number of young people in care set to reaching a record 100 000 in the next decade, and increased pressure on the system and staff, there’s never

24 Apr 23 News Release

Phil Spencer embarks on Great British Dog Walks

Property guru Phil Spencer is escaping to the country to enjoy a rural idyll with his four-legged friends, and some celebrity pals. In a new three-part series made by Raise the Roof Productions for More4, Phil is taking to the great outdoors with the newest addition to his family, German short

18 Apr 23 News Release

Channel 4.0 surpasses 25 million views and over 100k subscribers in Six Months

Channel 4 commissions brand new all-female line-up prank show, Tapped out Channel 4.0, Channel 4’s new digital-first brand for YouTube has surpassed 25 million views and attracted 104k subscribers, in just six months. To mark this milestone the Channel has also announced a brand new all-female line