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First look trailer revealed and further casting announced for Big Boys series 2

Jack Rooke’s critically acclaimed and multi award-winning comedy from Roughcut TV returns to Channel 4 in January 2024 Marc Warren (Van Der Valk) joins series 2 as Dennis, Danny’s Dad, Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) plays Kerry and Madelyn Smedley (The Traitors) is a fresher Sally. The new cast join

19 Dec 23 News Release

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Channel 4 celebrates record-breaking 126 TV award wins in 2023

This year Channel 4 celebrates a cumulative 126 TV Award wins across 2023, beating all previous records in its 41-year-old history as a broadcaster including: 9 British Academy Television Awards – Channel 4’s best haul of TV BAFTAs in 22 years (since 2001) Best Factual Channel (More4) and Best

18 Dec 23 News Release

Stephen Fry to deliver Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message

Fry condemns the rise in antisemitism and the “real fear” felt by the Jewish community in Britain Self-declared atheist and humanist Stephen Fry will deliver the 2023 Alternative Christmas Message with an impassioned plea for us all to recognise and call out antisemitism for the racism it is. Moved

15 Dec 23 News Release

First Look at Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams coming to Channel 4 in 2024

Channel 4 and Onyx Collective have released a first-look clip and brand new images from the highly anticipated upcoming adaptation of Queenie, based on the bestselling novel by Candice Carty-Williams. The eight-part drama series will air on Channel 4 and Hulu in 2024 and stars Dionne Brown (

15 Dec 23 News Release

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Channel 4 brings brands into the countdown to Mog’s Christmas

On Christmas Eve, Channel 4 will debut its latest creative sales innovation, partnering with four brands to keep viewers entertained in a bespoke ad break ahead of its broadcast of Mog’s Christmas. A special animated adaptation of Judith Kerr’s much-loved classic children’s book, published by

14 Dec 23 News Release

Tesco Whoosh to sponsor Channel 4 comedy strand

Channel 4 Sales has secured Tesco Whoosh as the new sponsor of its ‘Channel 4 Comedy’ strand of programming. The innovative deal marks the first time Channel 4 has included YouTube inventory as part of a sponsorship and a first foray into TV sponsorship for Tesco Whoosh – the grocery retailer’s own

14 Dec 23 News Release

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Konan crowned King of the court in brand-new Channel 4.0 series ‘King Konan’s Trap Door’

Channel 4.0 is serving up some medieval-style justice with brand-new series ‘King Konan’s Trap Door’ starring rapper and judge of BBC Three’s ‘The Rap Game UK’, Konan. In this new three-part series produced by Ranga Bee Productions (Benjamin Green and Romesh Ranganathan) , Konan teams up with

12 Dec 23 News Release

Channel 4 app launches on Sky Q bringing additional content to customers and optimum viewing experience

The Channel 4 app launches on Sky Q today, bringing its full range of streaming content and functionality to millions more TV viewers and completing its availability across Sky’s TV platforms. The Channel 4 app, Britain’s biggest free streaming service, will allow viewers to seamlessly access its

11 Dec 23 News Release

Channel 4 enhances advertisers’ impact through landmark streaming ad innovations

Channel 4 is cementing its leadership in commercial and advertising innovation around streaming, unveiling the results of a UK-first public trial with 15 brands on new streaming ad formats which deliver an 81% boost in long-term brand recall. The trial, with registered Channel 4 streaming users