Latest Channel 4 News – Page 156
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NewsE4 strikes second Netflix deal
An E4 comedy horror series from the creator of Misfits has become the broadcaster’s second drama to be co-produced by Netflix.
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NewsDragonfly doc takes C4 to trial
Dragonfly will explore the shielded process of a trial by jury in a documentary series for Channel 4.
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NewsMurder Detectives director prepares debut drama
The Murder Detectives director Dave Nath is moving away from factual for the first time to direct and write a Channel 4 drama.
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NewsThe Island and Hunted producer joins Channel 4
Shine TV’s former managing director Kelly Webb-Lamb has joined Channel 4 as head of factual entertainment.
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NewsTNT boards E4 comedy Foreign Bodies
E4 comedy drama Foreign Bodies is to launch in the US after TNT came on board as a co-producer.
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NewsDancer Akram Khan part of C4 arts slate
Dancer Akram Khan is to create and stage a work in British factories in a one-off Channel 4 documentary from Grayson Perry’s producers.
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NewsReport: C4 sale 'overwhelming negative'
A report analysing the consequences of privatising Channel 4 has claimed a sale would be “overwhelmingly negative” for producers, advertisers and the overall economy – and mooted BT as the most likely UK buyer.
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NewsMitchell and Webb reunite for C4 comedy pilot
Comedy duo David Mitchell and Robert Webb are reuniting for a Channel 4 comedy pilot.
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NewsMinnow seeks spies for C4 series
Minnow Films is following up SAS: Who Dares Wins by putting 20 ordinary men and women through the rigorous recruitment processes of Britain’s intelligence services for a new Channel 4 series.
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NewsC4 reveals how data informs commissioning
Channel 4 data chief Pedro Cosa has provided an insight into how his team helps inform commissioning decisions.
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NewsDCMS meetings offer hints at possible C4 suitors
Culture secretary John Whittingdale, who met with the likes of Viacom, Disney, Warner Bros and Sony last year, has claimed there will be “no shortage” of buyers for Channel 4.
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NewsMuslim docs take centre stage
The BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5 will go head to head with programming about British Muslim communities amid concerns that broadcasters focus too heavily on extremism.
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NewsWhittingdale: no shortage of C4 buyers
Culture secretary John Whittingdale has said there is no shortage of suitors circling to buy Channel 4 as he gave his clearest indication yet that privatisation is his preferred option for the broadcaster.
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NewsWork begins on Catastrophe series three
Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan have started work on a third series of their hit Channel 4 comedy Catastrophe.
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NewsFlintoff and Hornby to lead new era at Optomen
Former Channel 4 colleagues Tina Flintoff and Nick Hornby are to take over at Optomen, as Pat Llewellyn steps down from the All3Media indie after 22 years.
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NewsChewing Gum creator: TV is too exclusive
Chewing Gum creator Michaela Coel has criticised the exclusivity of the TV industry after being named 2016’s breakthrough talent at the Bafta craft awards.
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NewsBafta Television Craft winners unveiled
Russell T Davies, Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan were among the off-screen talent recognised at the Bafta Television Craft Awards last night.
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NewsC4 drops Indian Summers
New Pictures’ colonial drama Indian Summers will not return to Channel 4 for a third series.
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NewsC4 Muslim doc draws 200 complaints
Over 200 complaints have been made about Channel 4’s controversial documentary What British Muslims Really Think.
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NewsPact calls on C4 to boost kids shows
Pact chief executive John McVay has called on Channel 4’s remit to be sharpened to better cater to young children.