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Junior TaskMaster debuts November 8th on C4

The brand-new Junior Taskmaster is set to air weekly from 8pm on November 8th on Channel 4. Junior Taskmaster is the brand new offspring of the BAFTA and National Comedy Award winning, Taskmaster, and taking to the thrones are Junior Taskmaster Rose Matafeo (Comedy Award winner, BAFTA & RTS Award nominated comedian, director, writer and […]

October 23, 2024

Channel 4 and Warner Bros Studio Tour London reveal the filmmaking secrets of Harry Potter

Channel 4 Sales’ Social Branded Entertainment team has launched a new social partnership ‘Creators Vs Experts’, which sees two of the UK’s biggest YouTubers face the ultimate challenge at Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. Max Fosh and Zac Alsop, viral internet sensations known for their comedy content, both have […]

October 21, 2024

Married at First Sight draws record streaming for C4

Married at First Sight UK was the most streamed show across British commercial broadcaster VoD platforms in September, with fans binging more than 1,200 years of viewing time in September. The show helped Channel 4 streaming to its biggest day ever on its owned and operated platforms with 6.3 million views on October 16th. According […]

October 18, 2024

4creative appoints Wigglesworth as ECD & Creative Partner

Channel 4 has appointed David Wigglesworth as Executive Creative Director & Creative Partner of 4creative, its in-house creative agency. In the expanded role, Wigglesworth will continue to focus on maintaining the company’s craft and creativity. In parallel, he will look across the business and collaborate with a variety of teams to bring the Altogether Different […]

October 18, 2024

Channel 4 to boost impact across Nations and Regions

Channel 4 has unveiled what it calls its “biggest-ever intervention in the UK creative industries”, with a package of measures focused on three core areas – skills, content, and people – to serve and reflect the whole of the UK. This includes a £10 million (€11.9m) per annum, multi-year programme to support TV production roles, […]

October 16, 2024

10-year PSB licence for Channel 4

UK broadcast regulator Ofcom has published its decisions on a new broadcast licence for Channel 4, supporting its digital growth and securing public service broadcasting on the channel for a further ten years. Ofcom’s audience research shows that Channel 4 remains a valued part of the UK’s broadcasting landscape. It also continues to deliver content […]

October 15, 2024By Colin Mann

Channel 4 reports “resilient performance”; Ofcom approval

Channel 4 has published its annual report for 2023 – later in the year than usual due to the General Election – and provided in-year update on 2024 progress. Performance highlights include:  2023 revenues stood at £1.02 billion, topping £1 billion for the third consecutive year, representing a resilient performance in a year of significant […]

October 8, 2024

Channel 4 appoints Spotify’s Patel as Chief Commercial Officer

Channel 4 has announced the appointment of Rak Patel as its Chief Commercial Officer. In this newly created role, Patel will assume leadership of Channel 4 Sales, the commercial arm of Channel 4, with responsibility for driving the organisation’s advertising revenue. A key focus of the role is to accelerate the commercial elements of Channel […]

October 7, 2024

Data: Netflix tops UK streaming market in Q3

JustWatch, the streaming guide, has released updates on the UK market share of all major streaming platforms across 60 different countries. The results reflect data collected in Q3 2024. Netflix continues to secure the streaming crown, securing 27 per cent of the streaming market in the UK. Prime Video is in second place with shares […]

October 7, 2024

S4C announces slate of recommissions

S4C, the public broadcaster and Welsh language television channel, has announced several original scripted drama recommissions for 2025/2026. Y Golau: Dŵr (Still Waters) will go into production in early October. This is the second season for this thrilling mystery and will be produced in partnership with Triongl/APC and Channel 4. Season two is set in the fictional […]

October 7, 2024