Channel 4
Save Utopia: Why Channel 4 cancelling Dennis Kelly’s show is a mistake
October 10, 2014 | David FarnorHow often is it that you can say a TV programme is unique?
Television is going through something of a golden age at the moment, from Breaking Bad through to Amazon’s Transparent. But crime thrillers, high-concept sci-fi, period dramas … Read More
Channel 4 TV shows hit blinkbox in major new deal
September 9, 2014 | David FarnorHundreds of hours of Channel 4 TV series, including global hit franchise The Inbetweeners, will be available to buy on blinkbox in the UK and Ireland after the broadcaster signed a major content deal with the streaming service.
Customers can … Read More
Netflix to adapt A Tale of Two Cities with Channel 4?
August 22, 2014 | David FarnorNetflix is reportedly planning to adapt Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities in collaboration with Channel 4.
The Internet TV company is no stranger to co-producing content with broadcasters, divvying up the rights for Norwegian thriller series Lilyhammer and … Read More
4oD goes mobile with new original shorts
June 26, 2014 | David FarnorChannel 4 today announced it has launched a fully mobile 4oD, enabling viewers to stream content wherever they are via 3G and 4G on iOS and Android devices – and watch exclusive original short form content in a new dedicated … Read More
BBC and Channel 4 competing for young viewers?
June 11, 2014 | David FarnorThe BBC and Channel 4 have both lost more young viewers than other broadcasts, according to stats from Broadcasts’ Audience Research Board.
The figures, published in The I Newspaper, show that the Beeb and Channel 4 have both lost 12 … Read More
The IT Crowd, Peep Show and other Channel 4 shows back on Netflix UK
May 24, 2014 | David FarnorThe IT Crowd, Peep Show and other Channel 4 shows are back on Netflix UK again.
The word “again” being the operative word.
Yes, after doing the Hokey Cokey all year, Channel 4 and Netflix have put their left … Read More
“Revolutionary” overhaul of 4oD on the way
May 16, 2014 | David FarnorA “revolutionary” overhaul of 4oD is on the way.
Speaking at the C4 Annual report, the broadcaster confirmed its plans for a major update to its video on-demand service. Chief Executive David Abraham said they would be aggregating digital content … Read More
Xbox teams up with Channel 4 for original sci-fi TV show
April 7, 2014 | David FarnorMicrosoft has teamed up with Channel 4 to produce an original TV show which will premiere on the TV channel and console simultaneously.
The Netflix effect
The move sees Microsoft’s computer console compete with Netflix in an attempt to drive … Read More
Deja Vu: Channel 4 shows leaving Netflix UK in March after all?
March 5, 2014 | David FarnorFather Ted, The IT Crowd, Skins and other Channel 4 shows will be removed from Netflix UK on Saturday 15th March, research from VODzilla.co can reveal.
If that sounds familiar, that’s because it is: the potential removal of Channel 4 … Read More
Renewed: Channel 4 shows added to Netflix UK again; still set to leave LOVEFiLM Instant
February 18, 2014 | David FarnorThe Channel 4 TV shows that were removed from Netflix UK on Saturday 15th February have all been added again.
Father Ted, Peep Show, The IT Crowd and other classic series were taken down from the Internet TV service at … Read More