Latest Channel 4 News – Page 169
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NewsMaureen Lipman & Paul Merton head to More 4
More 4 has unveiled a raft of commissions from indies including Brown Bob Productions, Mayfly Television and Reef Television.
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NewsC4 orders “plus size” bride doc
Educating Yorkshire producer Twofour will go behind the scenes at a “plus size” bridal shop for a one-off Channel 4 ob-doc.
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NewsC4 launches diverse writing initiative
Channel 4 will give diverse writers the chance to pen original series for its main channel and E4 as part of its newly-launched Studio4 initiative.
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NewsC4 hires diversity duo
Channel 4 has strengthened its diversity team with the appointment of two executives to implement its 360° Diversity Charter.
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NewsOfcom: give E4 & More 4 more prominence
Ofcom has suggested that E4 and More 4 programmes are judged as part of Channel 4’s public service remit – with the digital channels handed greater prominence in the EPG.
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NewsOfcom unconvinced over retransmission fees
The implementation of retransmission fees may trigger “more regulation, not less”, with no guarantee the extra revenue generated would be ploughed into programming according to Ofcom.
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NewsOfcom: no case for changing terms of trade
Ofcom has ruled that there is no case to reform the terms of trade, arguing that broadcasters continue to hold the balance of power despite increasing indie consolidation.
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NewsDan Reed investigates money laundering for C4
Channel 4 has commissioned an undercover documentary on money laundering from Terror in the Mall filmmaker Dan Reed.
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NewsBroadcaster diversity scheme recruits execs
Seven television executives from diverse backgrounds will gain commissioning experience with five major broadcasters after being selected for the Creative Diversity Network commissioner development scheme.
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NewsDCMS: no plans to move C4 to Birmingham
The Department for Culture Media and Sport has “no plans” to relocate Channel 4 out of London after reports emerged that a move to Birmingham was under consideration.
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NewsAll 4 orders Foster’s-funded short
All 4 has ordered a raft of shorts including its latest ad-funded series in partnership with Foster’s.
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NewsC4 wants indies to unlock new revenue streams
Channel 4 is launching an indie roadshow to help producers strike deals to commercialise their productions and generate new revenues.
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NewsTFI to return for eight-part run
Channel 4 has confirmed that TFI Friday will return for a full eight-part series following the success of the anniversary show earlier this month.
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NewsDiversity on the agenda at RTS event
The success of the broadcasters’ fledgling diversity initiatives were examined by an RTS panel last night as concerns remain over the level of diversity among production crews.
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NewsC4 locks up second series of No Offence
Channel 4 has ordered a second run of Paul Abbott’s cop drama No Offence ahead of its first series finale tonight.
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NewsC4 indie stakes: phased investments revealed
Click to see the size of the initial stakes Channel 4 has taken in its Growth Fund indies.
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NewsJohn Whittingdale to appear at Edinburgh TV Festival
John Whittingdale, the secretary of state for culture, media and sport, is to appear at this year’s Edinburgh International Television Festival to face questions about the future of the BBC and Channel 4.
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NewsC4 drops British Comedy Awards
Channel 4 has relinquished the rights to the British Comedy Awards after hosting the event for the last four years.
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NewsC4 hires entertainment editor
Channel 4 has hired CPL’s Game of Thrones – Thronecast exec Sarah Lazenby as entertainment editor.