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Channel 4 orders Poundland documentary series

Channel 4 has commissioned ITN Productions to make a new series about High Street retailer Poundland. The two part series, Inside Poundland: Secrets From The Shop Floor, looks at how the discounter is transforming from top-to-bottom, re-fitting its stores and investing millions on new ranges, at a time when many stores are going into administration […]

November 2, 2020

Channel 4 “will emerge from crisis stronger than ever”

Channel 4 has published its Annual Report 2019,  describing the year as “a transformational year for the organisation as it delivered the biggest structural change in its history – opening new bases in Leeds, Glasgow and Bristol – and continued to grow its digital viewing and revenues at pace”. Channel 4’s digital views on All […]

October 29, 2020

Eve sleep encourages the nation to switch off before bed

Eve sleep, the online sleep wellness brand, will be giving TV viewers the ultimate throwback as they remind the nation of a time when TV broadcasting came to an end each night. In their latest advertising campaign launching on Channel4 on November 1st, Eve sleep will bring back to life the highly recognisable ‘Test Card […]

October 29, 2020

The West Wing and One Tree Hill on All 4

US dramas The West Wing and One Tree Hill will both start streaming on All 4 this month. All seven seasons of The West Wing, the celebrated drama series about the inner workings of the White House and the lives of its staff, will be available to stream from October 21st, whilst basketball high-school drama, […]

October 20, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Channel 4 orders Clown for Christmas

Channel 4 has commissioned Quentin Blake’s Clown – based on the classic children’s book – for December 2020.  Produced by Eagle Eye Drama (the production company recently launched by the team behind global drama brand Walter Presents), the animated Christmas special is based on a popular book by one of Britain’s most illustrious and well-loved […]

October 9, 2020

Bake Off return pulls 32% of TV audience

The Great British Bake Off attracted an average audience of 6.9 million viewers and a 32 per cent audience share with the first episode of its new season on September 23rd – making it the show’s biggest ever overnight launch audience to date on Channel 4. Bake Off’s series 11 debut is Channel 4’s biggest […]

September 24, 2020

Survey reveals biggest Bake Off earners on Instagram

Ahead of the new season, a survey has revealed how much former Great British Bake Off (GBBO) contestants earn on social media platform Instagram. OnlineCasinos has ranked the stars from every series on their Instagram followings and potential earnings per post to reveal who makes the most money from the show. The top 10 highest […]

September 22, 2020

Channel 4 backs TV Talent North group

An employment initiative in the north of England which brings together independent production companies and freelancers has already attracted more than 3,000 members. TV Talent North is a Facebook group which links indies seeking talent and freelancers who are looking for work. It offers up to the minute industry job vacancies and has already hosted […]

September 21, 2020

4Creative names new creative execs

Channel 4 has announced that 4Creative’s Eoin McLaughlin has been promoted to the newly created role of Deputy Executive Creative Director and the appointment of award-winning creative Lydia Raghavan to Creative Director. McLaughlin will report into Lynsey Atkin, Executive Creative Director of Channel 4’s in-house creative agency. Channel 4 says McLaughlin is responsible for supporting […]

September 15, 2020

Autumn Nations Cup on Prime Video, C4

Amazon has announced that, this November and December, live international Rugby Union will be coming to Prime Video in the UK for a new tournament – the Autumn Nations Cup. The Autumn Nations Cup will be the first competitive Autumn international tournament and the first full tournament after a six month break for international rugby. […]

September 11, 2020By Nik Roseveare