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Anne Robinson steps down from Countdown

After a year and 265 episodes in the hot seat Anne Robinson has announced she is stepping down from Countdown. Anne said “I've had a blast hosting this wonderful show. And I stayed longer than I signed up for. Now it is time for an older woman to take the reins. She added “I hope too I've encouraged

29 Apr 22 News Release

Channel 4 returns to Living Wild

Presenter Sophie Morgan will continue on her epic bike road trip meeting people who have made radical changes in their lives in order to live their wildest dreams.

29 Apr 22 News Release

Channel 4 wins rights to England's European Qualifiers and UEFA Nations League matches

All England matches live on free to air television until 2024 as a result of Channel 4 deal Six England UEFA Nations League matches to be shown live on Channel 4 this year Live matches on Channel 4 include England’s clashes with Germany and current UEFA European Champions Italy England’s European

29 Apr 22 News Release

Channel 4’s Diversity in Advertising Award-winner TENA launches new #LastLonelyMenopause campaign tonight

A powerful TV ad about the menopause that won Channel 4’s prestigious £1 million Diversity in Advertising Award will launch on Channel 4 tonight (29.04.22) at 8.10pm. Creative agency AMV BBDO’s winning campaign for TENA will use the warm and honest relationship between a mother and her daughter to unflinchingly highlight some of the realities of the menopause in a way never seen before on British TV.

28 Apr 22 News Release

Channel 4 response to Government White Paper

Response from Channel 4 following the publication of the Government's intention to publish its White Paper “Channel 4 will study the White Paper issued by DCMS, and a considered response will follow. However, Channel 4 remains committed to upholding and maximising its remit and public service

28 Apr 22 News Release

Channel 4 commissions Paul Hollywood Eats Mexico

Food is ingrained in every aspect of Mexican life and culture, and Paul Hollywood is off to explore the national obsession, with a grand tour of Mexican cuisine – and its many, many surprises - in a brand-new series from North One, Paul Hollywood Eats Mexico.

27 Apr 22 News Release

Channel 4 to follow maverick builder Guy Phoenix in Building Britain’s Superhomes

A new two-part series will take Channel 4 viewers into the world of lavish multi-million-pound construction and interior design showcasing the opulent exploits of self-taught property developer, Nottingham-based Guy Phoenix. Building Britain’s Superhomes, from Midlands based Gosh Television will go

27 Apr 22 News Release

Channel 4 to reveal new evidence of Soviet bloc links of MP who faked his death

Channel 4 has commissioned a co-production between Firecrest Films and Typer Productions that explores the extraordinary life and spying career of John Stonehouse, a senior minister in Harold Wilson’s 1960s Labour government. The narrative film, which is part of the Secret History strand, reveals how Stonehouse colluded with the Czech security service at the height of the Cold War. The film also looks at how Prime Ministers from Wilson to Thatcher chose not to investigate further the allegations that Stonehouse was a spy.

26 Apr 22 News Release

Channel 4 and Create Central join forces to support the West Midlands' TV production sector

£30k More4 the West Midlands linear unscripted TV fund £20k Digital Development fund launching in September Channel 4 West Midlands Open Day event and accompanying training schemes 4Schools initiative opening the world of television and the creative industries to young people Channel 4 and Create