Channel 4
Channel 4 and Sky to share box sets and Walter Presents shows
September 12, 2018 | David FarnorChannel 4 and Sky will share box sets, series and Walter Presents titles in a first-of-its-kind content deal between the two broadcasters.
The deal will see selected Channel 4 and Walter Presents drama series released on the Sky and NOW … Read More
Bertie Carvel and Neil Maskell join Channel 4’s Baghdad Central
September 7, 2018 | David FarnorBertie Carvel and Neil Maskell lead the cast of Channel 4’s new series, Baghdad Central.
The six-part crime series is written and created by BAFTA-nominated writer Stephen Butchard (The Last Kingdom, House of Saddam), based on the novel by Elliott … Read More
Channel 4’s Indian film season comes to All 4
September 3, 2018 | David FarnorChannel 4’s annual Indian film season returns on Monday and Thursday nights this September with a selection of independent films from across the country, spanning themes of mortality, forbidden love, the caste system and British Colonial rule.
The season, which … Read More
Channel 4 orders third season of Ackley Bridge
August 25, 2018 | David FarnorClass will be back in session in 2019, with Ackley Bridge returning to Channel 4 for a third season.
The broadcaster has officially renewed the school drama for Season 3, with 8 brand new episodes commissioned from The Forge.
Ackley … Read More
Channel 4 renews Lee and Dean for Season 2
August 23, 2018 | David FarnorChannel 4 has renewed Lee and Dean for a second season.
The sitcom, about two Stevenage-based builders, was constructed by Mark O’Sullivan and Miles Chapman who play the eponymous best mates.
The first series followed the relationship between Lee, … Read More
Channel 4 orders more episodes of The Big Narstie Show
August 22, 2018 | David FarnorBig Narstie is coming back to Channel 4 for a second season of The Big Narstie Show.
The alternative late night anarchic entertainment show, presented by the Grime musician plus stand-up comedian Mo Gilligan, combined celebrity guests and musical performances … Read More
Michaela Coel calls for industry change, as new drama tackles consent
August 22, 2018 | David FarnorMichaela Coel will explore the issue of sexual consent in a new BBC drama, a subject that she also spoke out about in her keynote lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
The rising star of Black Mirror and E4’s Chewing … Read More
The Great British Bake Off 2018: Meet this year’s bakers
August 21, 2018 | David FarnorWith only a week to go until The Great British Bake Off returns, the big question of the new season’s air date has finally been answered: 2018’s Bake Off will start at 8pm on Tuesday 28th August, with episodes then … Read More
Fargo Season 4 to air on Channel 4 this spring
August 4, 2018 | David FarnorUpdate: Season 4 will premiere on Channel 4 in the UK at 10pm on Sunday 9th May.
Fargo Season 4 will officially air on Channel 4 in the UK.
Created by Noah Hawley, the series will once again change things … Read More
Streaming services overtake pay TV for first time
July 18, 2018 | David FarnorStreaming services have overtaken pay TV services in UK living rooms for the first time, new Ofcom research reveals.
There are now more UK subscriptions to Netflix, Amazon and NOW than to traditional pay TV services, the data shows, as … Read More