All Channel 4 articles – Page 311
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NewsEnfield drafted in to direct E4 sitcom pilot
Harry Enfield has been drafted in as the director for new E4 sitcom Sex and the Chippy after the original director Ben Palmer left the show.
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NewsChannel 4 scoops 13 nominations at RTS Journalism awards
Channel 4 has secured 13 nominations in the Royal Television Society’s (RTS) journalism awards, more than either the BBC or ITV.
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NewsFree Agents US pilot ordered
An American pilot of Channel 4 comedy, Free Agents, made by Big Talk has been commissioned by NBC.
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NewsDerren Brown psychic complaint dismissed
Ofcom has rejected psychic medium Joe Power’s complaints of unfair treatment in the production of a Derren Brown programme for Channel 4.
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NewsIndustry backs advanced apprenticeship scheme
Broadcasters and indies indies have joined forces with Skillset to launch an advanced apprenticeship in creative and digital media.
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RatingsThe Promise launches with 1.7m
SUNDAY: The first part of The Promise Channel 4’s new drama was watched by 1.7 million viewers (7.2% share) at 9pm last night, maintaining the broadcaster’s usual Sunday late-night audience.
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NewsC4's Event hiatus sparks 519 complaints
More than 500 viewers have complained to Channel 4 after US conspiracy drama The Event disappeared from the schedules.
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NewsC4 unveils online Promise exclusives
Peter Kosminsky, the writer and director of new Channel 4 drama The Promise, will take part in a live web chat after the first episode on Sunday.
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NewsDarcy slams ITV's "lemmings" online strategy
BSkyB chief operating officer Mike Darcey has accused ITV and Channel 4 of “leaping like lemmings” into a strategy of making content available for free online.
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RatingsC4’s Big Fat Gypsy ratings
This week’s channel overview considers the ratings phenomenon of Channel 4’s Big Fat Gypsy Weddings.
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Behind The ScenesThe Promise, Channel 4
In researching this story about Britain’s role in the creation of modern Israel, Peter Kosminsky found striking parallels with contemporary events.
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NewsOona King leaves C4 diversity role for seat in Lords
Channel 4 head of diversity Oona King has stepped down from her role after entering the House of Lords.
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RatingsC4 beats BBC1 with Gypsy Weddings
TUESDAY: Big Fat Gypsy Weddings gave Channel 4 its highest overnights audience in nearly four years - and beat the finale of BBC1 crime drama Silent Witness.
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NewsFern Britton joins C4 for new show
Presenter Fern Britton is to make a regular return to daytime TV with a teatime show for Channel 4.
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NewsEmbarrassing Bodies wins health award
Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies has been honoured for making healthcare accessible.
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NewsAbbey Road to host C4 shows
Channel 4 has ordered two new music shows set in the world famous Abbey Road studios, including a special with former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher.
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NewsFrankie Boyle and Daily Show top C4 complaints
Frankie Boyle’s Tramadol Nights attracted more criticism in December than the top five most complained about programmes the previous month, according to new Channel 4’s figures.
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NewsC4 turns to Victorian era for online comic
Channel 4 Education is rolling out an animated online comic book about the benefits and dangers of social networking, written by the daughter of Watchmen creator Alan Moore.
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NewsAudioboo chief exec slams C4 converged formats strategy
The chief executive of Audioboo, one of 4iP’s biggest success stories, has branded Channel 4’s new converged formats fund a “retrograde step”.
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Behind The ScenesSkins (series five), E4
E4’s acclaimed drama is entering its fifth series with its third-generation cast, while a US remake is kicking up a fuss on MTV. Robin Parker hears how the team keep it fresh.