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Dr Anand Patel - interview for Embarrassing Bodies

We sat down with Dr Anand Patel, one of the new medical experts on the E4 reboot of Embarrassing Bodies. Embarrassing Bodies starts Thursday 19th May at 9pm on E4 and All 4. Tell us a little bit about you…? I am GP by training, but my specialist interests are sexual function and men’s health

16 May 22 News Release

Channel 4 commissions brand new gripping drama, Truelove, starring Lindsay Duncan and Clarke Peters

Sue Johnston, Phil Davis, Peter Egan, Karl Johnson, Kiran Sonia Sawar and Fiona Button also set to star Channel 4 has commissioned Truelove, a new six-episode drama series from Clerkenwell Films, the team behind BAFTA award-winning Channel 4 series The End Of The F***ing World and upcoming drama The

16 May 22 News Release

Channel 4 launches scheme to identify new TV drama writing talent in South West England

Channel 4 has launched a scheme designed to identify and support new TV drama writers in the West and South West of England. The Channel 4 TV Drama New Writers scheme will give 12 writers six months of specialist support which will include in-person workshops and training, mentoring and

16 May 22 News Release

Can celebrities give up the limelight? Channel 4 commissions Scared of the Dark (w/t)

The latest Global Format Fund commission comes from Possessed and MultiStory Media Channel 4 has announced the latest commission from its Global Format Fund. Scared of the Dark (working title) , is a brand new six-part series co-produced by MultiStory Media and Possessed, both part of ITV Studios

13 May 22 News Release

Jon Ashworth to appear on this weeks The Andrew Neil Show

Journalist and broadcaster Andrew Neil’s guest in the second episode of his new live 10-part series on Channel 4 will be Labour’s spokesperson on Work & Pensions, Jonathan Ashworth. As the cost of living crisis shows no sign of letting up, Andrew will be asking what Jonathan’s party would do to help

12 May 22 News Release

Channel 4 issues ‘Climate Emergency’ brief to indies

Follow up to commitments agreed as part of The Climate Content Pledge made at COP26 Following the commitments laid out in the Climate Content Pledge at COP26, Channel 4 has issued a brief to independent production companies as it seeks to commission high-impact shows intended to inspire audiences to

11 May 22 News Release

Channel 4 and YouTube strike pioneering content and commercial partnership

First of its kind strategic partnership boosts Channel 4’s transition to digital-first broadcaster for young audiences Hundreds of hours of full episodes of Channel 4 and E4 hit shows including: 8 Out Of 10 Cats; SAS: Who Dares Wins; Gemma Collins: Self-Harm and Me; Kathy Burke: Money Talks

10 May 22 News Release

Interview with Tara Lynne O’Neill (Mary Quinn)

What’s the reaction been like to the third series so far? Tara-Lynne: It's been amazing. I think people have waited a long time for it so I'm glad that it's living up to their expectations. Lisa’s writing has got better and better, and we’ve all got more and more into our characters.

10 May 22 News Release

Film4 unveils new roles for Battsek and Madden

Ollie Madden to succeed Daniel Battsek as Director, Film4 as Battsek appointed Chairman Film4 has announced new roles for Ollie Madden and Daniel Battsek. These changes reflect the current success of Film4 both in the UK and internationally, and will ensure that Film4 continues to make a significant