Channel 4
First look: Beau Willimon’s The First
July 18, 2018 | David FarnorBeau Willimon’s Hulu drama The First arrives on UK TV later this year, and we’ve got our first look at the show’s cast in action.
A co-production between Hulu and Channel 4, the latest series from the creator of Netflix’s … Read More
Who Is America? Sacha Baron Cohen returns to Channel 4 with secret undercover US series
July 10, 2018 | David FarnorImagine if Sacha Baron Cohen had been undercover secretly filming a new show for a year. That’s how the trailer begins for the comedian’s return to TV, and it’s one that immediately gets your attention – the creator of Borat … Read More
Channel 4 orders second season of GameFace
June 14, 2018 | David FarnorChannel 4 has commissioned a second season of Roisin Conaty’s sitcom, GameFace.
The show, which stars Conaty, follows 30-something aspiring actress Marcella, who grapples with her career, while overcoming heartbreak and dealing with her eccentric family – all with … Read More
The Crown, Line of Duty and Black Mirror lead 2018 BAFTA TV nominees
April 4, 2018 | David FarnorThe 2018 BAFTA TV nominations have been announced and The Crown, Line of Duty and Black Mirror are leading the way.
Netflix will be hoping to reign supreme this year, after its royal drama was nominated for multiple awards last … Read More
Timeles Season 2 gets April UK air date
March 26, 2018 | David FarnorTimeless Season 2 will officially return to UK TV screens this April, E4 has confirmed.
Created by Eric Kripke (Revolution, Supernatural), Shawn Ryan (The Shield) and the producers of The Blacklist, NBC’s sci-fi thriller follows a group of unlikely heroes … Read More
BBC Three’s This Country bags triple win at 2018 RTS Awards
March 21, 2018 | David FarnorBBC Three’s This Country was the big winner of this year’s Royal Television Society Awards, as the comedy series took home three prizes last night.
The mockumentary, which is set in a small Cotswold village and follows two Brits, played … Read More
Hulu and Channel 4 team up for The Bisexual
March 3, 2018 | David FarnorHulu and Channel 4 are teaming up for a new comedy series called The Bisexual.
This show explores the differences between dating men and women from the perspective of a person doing both. BAFTA-nominated Maxine Peake (Red Riding, Three Girls, … Read More
Record numbers catch up as Kiri becomes Channel 4’s most-watched drama
February 13, 2018 | David FarnorKiri is now Channel 4’s most-watched drama of all time, after record numbers of people raced to catch up.
Consolidated viewing figures released today – taking account of timeshifted viewing on a television over a seven day period – show … Read More
Black Mirror wins at 2018 Broadcast Awards
February 9, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix’s Black Mirror bagged a prize at the 2018 Broadcast Awards this week, on a night dominated by the BBC.
The dystopian anthology series, which Netflix poached from Channel 4, was crowned Best Single Drama for its episode San Junipero … Read More
Channel 4 orders more The Crystal Maze – and you can apply to go on it
January 25, 2018 | David FarnorChannel 4 has ordered more episodes of its new incarnation of The Crystal Maze.
The show, which first aired from 1990 to 1995, showcased the attempts of contestants to complete skill, mystery, physical and mental challenges around the titular, otherworldly … Read More