All Channel 4 articles – Page 189
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NewsGovernment nears decision on C4’s future
The fate of Channel 4 could be decided within six weeks, with John Whittingdale refusing to rule out either a part or full sell-off of the commercial broadcaster.
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NewsOfcom raps Channel 4 for Countdown promotions
An episode of Countdown which heavily promoted The Ideal Home Show and P&O Cruises has landed Channel 4 in hot water with Ofcom.
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NewsThe Windsors to return to C4
Channel 4 has ordered a second run of satirical royal comedy The Windsors ahead of tonight’s concluding episode.
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NewsBizarre ER finds third home with E4
Maverick’s medical format Bizarre ER has found its third home in the UK after E4 ordered a new series of the show that has previously aired on BBC3 and TLC.
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NewsZaslav: C4 remit barrier to Discovery bid
Discovery Communications chief executive David Zaslav has acknowledged he would run the rule over Channel 4 and ITV - but indicated that there are barriers to both deals.
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NewsChannel 4 inks Barcroft deal
Channel 4 has taken another step towards future-proofing its business after investing in multimedia content company Barcroft Holdings.
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NewsKen Loach takes aim at C4
Ken Loach has accused Channel 4 of profiting from exploitative “circus freak” programming in a stinging attack on the quality of the broadcaster’s public service output.
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NewsLionsgate backs first British TV show
Lionsgate International UK has made its first investment in a British TV show - jumping on board Damned, Channel 4’s social services sitcom.
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NewsBig Mountain embarks on C4 Irish travelogue
Northern Irish indie Big Mountain Productions has partnered with Father Ted actor Ardal O’Hanlon to make an Irish travelogue for Channel 4.
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NewsRumpus tests Japanese gameshows for C4
Comedian Noel Fielding is to explore the weird world of Japanese gameshows in a one-off Channel 4 studio show.
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NewsIn brief: C4 orders & CBBC drama
Betty secures Channel 4 factual commission while CBBC orders third series of Leopard Drama’s Eve.
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NewsTerms of trade will remain intact
Pact has heralded a victory after culture secretary John Whittingdale decided against making changes to the terms of trade.
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NewsRaise the Roof wins C4 property format
Channel 4 has commissioned a daytime property format from Love It or List It indie Raise the Roof.
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NewsDan Brooke: TV 'hideously able-bodied'
Channel 4 diversity guru Dan Brooke has slammed TV as “hideously able-bodied” as the broadcaster bids to increase the volume of disabled talent in the industry.
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RatingsSecret Life Of The Human Pups lacks bite
WEDNESDAY: Secret Life Of The Human Pups’ bark proved bigger than its bite, as Channel 4’s heavily trailed documentary failed to pull in a big audience.
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NewsC4 turns spotlight on teenage mums
The stories of five teenage mothers will be told in a one-off documentary for Channel 4.
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NewsBBC3 move a boon for rivals
E4 and ITV2 have both had strong starts to the year, benefiting from BBC3’s move online in the battle for young viewers.
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CommentThere has to be more to PSB VoD than catch-up services
Exclusive content is essential for continued growth, says Richard Davidson-Houston
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NewsE4 revs up car makeover format
E4 has ordered a Pimp My Ride-style car makeover format from Electric Ray.
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NewsC4's Lazenby secures promotion
C4 has promoted entertainment editor Sarah Lazenby to commissioning editor.