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Channel 4 Sales’ B Corp competition returns

Channel 4’s commercial arm, Channel 4 Sales, has announced the return of its B Corp competition, offering five more sustainable businesses that meet verified standards for social and environmental business practices the chance to win free TV advertising airtime. Following a successful inaugural year, the competition has returned in partnership with B Lab UK — […]

March 3, 2026

Allan to exit Channel 4

Channel 4 has announced that Jonathan Allan, interim CEO, is departing the organisation. During his time at Channel 4 Allan, who joined the organisation in 2011, has held the offices of Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He has been interim CEO since  summer 2025 – the ninth Chief Executive in its 44-year history […]

February 27, 2026

UK MPs back broadcasters to expand FTA sports

UK public service broadcasters are making attempts to persuade the government to expand the list of sports crown jewels – the core sporting events protected for free-to-air (FTA) TV. A plea from the BBC to add the Six Nations Championship to the group of events that must be offered to terrestrial channels was rejected in […]

February 26, 2026

Film and TV Charity unveils Principles for Mentally Healthy Productions

The Film and TV Charity has unveiled a new set of Principles for Mentally Healthy Productions to help address the systemic pressures and poor working practices that continue to drive burnout, stress and poor mental health across the UK screen sector, and which aim to improve culture and conditions on productions. The Principles have been […]

February 26, 2026

WBITVP reveals new format and programming titles for London Screening

Warner Bros International Television Production has revealed the key new titles it will be introducing to buyers at its Showcase event on Thursday 26th February. This latest slate introduces formats that take us from the courtroom to the classroom, as well as fun, fresh takes on popular reality and dating formats that are guaranteed to […]

February 23, 2026

Channel 4 launches Content Creatives+ development scheme

Channel 4’s training and development arm, 4Skills, has announced Content Creatives+, a new development scheme designed to help young digital creatives in the North of England progress in the industry. The scheme builds on the 4Skills’ programme, Content Creatives, which has provided practical training in creative digital techniques to more than 100 people since its […]

February 20, 2026

Channel 4 launching comedy channel on Spotify

Channel 4 has unveiled a digital comedy channel for original unscripted comedy – A Comedy Thing by Channel 4 – that will launch on Spotify. The digital-first ensemble channel will be made available to all Spotify users on mobile and desktop. The channel, from Strong Watch Studios,who are backed by Hat Trick Productions, brings a line-up of […]

February 12, 2026

Channel 4 “outgrowing market on streaming and linear audiences”

Channel 4 reports it is outgrowing the biggest streaming platforms in the UK and increasing its linear commercial share ahead of the pack, driven by a slate of original British programming and live coverage of the African Cup of Nations tournament. Across January, Channel 4 streaming viewer minutes (individuals) increased by 25 per cent year […]

February 11, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Channel 4, S4C announce St David’s Day simulcast

A Welsh-language opera film, Tanau’r Lloer / Fires of the Moon, will premiere on St David’s Day (March 1st) marking the first-ever digital simulcast across S4C and Channel 4, with the film available simultaneously on S4C, S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and Channel 4. Commissioned by S4C and Channel 4, Tanau’r Lloer / Fires of the Moon is inspired by […]

February 11, 2026By Nik Roseveare

NatWest sponsors C4’s Winter Paralympics coverage

Channel 4 Sales is teaming up with NatWest on a deal that sees the UK bank sponsor it’s Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games coverage. NatWest will sponsor approximately 50 hours of live and on-demand coverage across Channel 4 and its streaming platform, with Royal Bank of Scotland idents running in Scotland. Beginning with the […]

February 6, 2026