Channel 4
Trailer: The Accident set for October debut
October 21, 2019 | David FarnorThe Accident, Jack Thorne’s new Channel 4 drama, is heading to Channel 4 this October.
The four-part series, formerly known as The Light, was commissioned last year and completes Thorne’s trilogy (after National Treasure and Kiri) of timely dramas … Read More
Channel 4 lines up online shorts for Black History Month
October 11, 2019 | David FarnorThis October Channel 4 will mark Black History Month with a season of documentaries and films, from seminal game-changers and fascinating histories to visions for the future.
Part of this celebration will be an online platform for young talent: six … Read More
Lupita Nyong’o to search for forgotten female army in Channel 4 doc
September 29, 2019 | David FarnorOscar-winning actor, writer and producer Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years A Slave, Black Panther) is heading to Channel 4 to present a special, one-off documentary.
In an epic and revealing journey, the star will go in search of a remarkable but … Read More
Channel 4 lines up new short-form comedies
September 27, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 has announced the five creative partners who will produce content for its new short-form comedy pipeline. The initiative will provide a platform for exciting and distinctive emerging voices from across the UK to produce a series of bold, … Read More
Channel 4 picks up The Great Pottery Throw Down
September 20, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 has picked up The Great Pottery Throw Down for a new series.
The competition programme follows 12 passionate, home potters as they strive to create their most intricate and imaginative work, before their pieces are judged. The show … Read More
The Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft: Keith Lemon to present Channel 4 contest
September 18, 2019 | David FarnorKeith Lemon will present a new crafting contest for Channel 4, as the broadcaster looks to build upon its success with The Great British Bake Off.
Produced by Studio Ramsay, The Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft is six-part series, where skilful competitors … Read More
Channel 4 renews Home for Season 2
August 23, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 has renewed Home for a second season.
The first followed Sami (Youssef Kerkour), a Syrian immigrant living with Peter (Rufus Jones), Katy (Rebekah Staton) and her son John after hiding in their car in Calais. From visiting Stonehenge … Read More
Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back renewed for Season 2
August 17, 2019 | David FarnorJoe Lycett’s Got Your Back, is returning to Channel 4 for a supersized run of eight hour-long episodes. The series casts the comic as Britain’s customer service hero, who fight the good fight on behalf of the British public. After … Read More
Channel 4’s On the Edge returns for second season
August 6, 2019 | David FarnorOn The Edge, Channel 4’s BAFTA nominated anthology of short films is back for a second season.
The trio of films, produced by BlackLight Television, a Banijay Group company, are written and directed by the most exciting new talent … Read More
Bake Off 2019 gets trailer and August release date
August 3, 2019 | David FarnorAugust is now upon us, which means one thing: it’s almost time for The Great British Bake Off. And, sure enough, the start of the month meant that Channel 4 once again popped its marketing push in the oven to … Read More