Channel 4
BBC leads 2019 RTS Awards nominees
March 6, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC is leading this year’s RTS Awards nominees, with Killing Eve, This Country and more helping the broadcaster account for more than half of the nominations. The RTS recognised stand out programmes across the BBC including dramas such as … Read More
GBBO celebrity special returns this March
February 28, 2019 | David FarnorThe Great British Bake Off’s celebrity special is returning to Channel 4 this March, with Russell Brand and James Acaster leading the line-up.
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer will bring together names from the worlds … Read More
First look: Channel 4 fake news drama Chimerica
February 26, 2019 | David FarnorAlessandro Nivola heads to Channel 4 this spring for new drama Chimerica, and we’ve got our first look at him in action with a host of new pictures.
Produced by Playground (Wolf Hall, Howards End, Little Women), Lucy Kirkwood’s four-part … Read More
Trailer: Channel 4’s Home set for March premiere
February 26, 2019 | David FarnorRufus Jones’ new Channel 4 comedy, Home, premieres this March, and a new trailer gives us a first look at what’s in store.
Written by and starring Jones, the half-hour series follows new couple Peter (Rufus Jones – W1A, Inside … Read More
Ardal O’Hanlon joins Derry Girls Season 2
February 18, 2019 | David FarnorThe Derry Girls have a new fella joining the family – none other than Ardal O’Hanlon.
The comedian and actor, who is best known for his iconic role as Father Dougal in Father Ted, has joined the cast of Channel … Read More
Leaving Neverland to air on Channel 4 this March
February 11, 2019 | David FarnorLeaving Neverland officially has a UK TV release date, with the Sundance documentary set to premiere on Channel 4 this March.
The Michael Jackson film, which is directed by Dan Reed, premiered in Utah last month, and sparked a wave … Read More
Channel 4 visits Deadwater Fell in new crime drama
February 7, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 will be teaming up with Daisy Couman to visit Deadwater Fell in a new crime drama.
Written by Coulam (Humans, Grantchester), the four-part series is a forensic examination of a tragedy and its effects on a small Scottish … Read More
Broadcast Awards: A Very English Scandal named Drama of the Year
February 7, 2019 | David FarnorA Very English Scandal has been named the best drama of 2018 by the Broadcast Awards.
The awards, which took place last night at London’s Grosvenor House, named the Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw drama about the real affair … Read More
Channel 4 unveils 2019 slate focusing on “big issues”
February 5, 2019 | David FarnorChannel 4 is looking to tackle the big issues facing Britain today in its new slate of 2019 series and specials.
Channel 4 Director of Programmes Ian Katz launched the channel’s line-up for the year last week, with a broad … Read More
Trailer: Keeley Hawes stars in Channel 4 and Netflix’s Traitors
February 5, 2019 | David Farnor“The war is over.” “Wars don’t end.” That’s the sound of Keeley Hawes going back to Spooks territory in new espionage drama Traitors.
A co-production between Channel 4 and Netflix, Hawes leads an impressive cast that includes Michael Stuhlbarg and … Read More