Channel 4
Channel 4 to launch new foreign-language VOD service
June 10, 2015 | David FarnorChannel 4 will launch a new VOD service to showcase foreign-language drama series.
The service, which has the working title 4World Drama, will be exclusively available in the UK via Channel 4’s new digital hub, All 4, which recently replaced … Read More
VOD views jump 23pc as digital drives Channel 4 growth
June 9, 2015 | David FarnorViews on Channel 4 programmes on-demand jumped 23 per cent last year, as the broadcaster’s digital strategy continues to drive its growth.
Channel 4’s 2014 Annual Report, published today, reveals a £30 million increase in revenue for the broadcaster, which … Read More
StyleHaul vloggers star in new shorts for All 4
June 5, 2015 | David FarnorStyleHaul has created a new series of short films for All 4.
YouTube’s largest fashion, beauty and lifestyle network was commissioned by Channel 4 to msix documentary shorts for the broadcaster’s recently relaunched VOD platform. Titled “Internet Famous”, the series … Read More
Channel 4 confirms Humans June air date – and releases new picture of Colin Morgan
June 2, 2015 | David FarnorChannel 4 has confirmed that Humans will premiere in the UK on Sunday 14th June – and released a new picture of Colin Morgan.
The sci-fi show, which will be shown weekly at 9pm, first began life as Microsoft’s first … Read More
Jeremy Paxman and David Mitchell to host Channel 4’s alternative election night
April 22, 2015 | David FarnorJeremy Paxman and David Mitchell will host Channel 4’s alternative election night coverage.
The show, broadcast live on Thursday 7th May, will combine comedy and commentary with a line-up of guests that includes Aisling Bea, Adam Hills, Kayvan Novak, Romesh … Read More
O2 to be exclusive brand partner of All 4
March 26, 2015 | David FarnorO2 will be an exclusive brand partner of All 4, Channel 4’s new all-in-one digital service. The site, which launches on Monday 30th March, will integrate its linear broadcasts with catch-up services and previews of future shows.
This “first-of-its-kind collaboration” … Read More
All 4 to replace 4oD on 30th March
March 26, 2015 | David FarnorAll 4, Channel 4’s new digital service, will launch on Monday 30th March.
The replacement for 4oD is part of the broadcaster’s major new digital re-brand, which was first announced last year. The new site will unite all of Channel … Read More
Channel 4 unveils two new comedy web series
March 5, 2015 | David FarnorChannel 4’s Comedy Blaps has unveiled two brand new web series.
The online comedy showcase marks a continuing commitment to both short-form and online content, one that matches the BBC’s original comedy short scheme on BBC iPlayer. Indeed, after a … Read More
First picture: Channel 4 sci-fi TV series Humans
January 13, 2015 | David FarnorChannel 4 has released the first picture from its upcoming sci-fi series, Humans.
The show, produced by Channel 4, AMC and Kudos, is set in a parallel present, where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a ‘Synth’ … Read More
The future of online advertising? Channel 4 launches first programmatic VOD ads in battle with YouTube
November 12, 2014 | David FarnorChannel 4 will offer Europe’s first programmatic VOD ads next year.
The announcement, made at Channel 4’s Upfront 2015 event, sees the broadcaster make its first big step into the UK VOD advertising landscape, offering advertisers a digital marketplace to … Read More