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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

Stan starts production on Careless series

Stan has announced that production has commenced on the four-part Stan Original Careless, a provocative thriller produced in association with Channel 4, Nine Network, All3Media International and Screen Scotland, supported by Screen NSW, and led by Solly McLeod (House of the Dragon), Robyn Malcolm (After The Party), Katie Leung (Bridgerton) and Richard Roxburgh (Rake). From creators […]

January 29, 2026

Lion Television secures NATO series for Channel 4

Lion Television was commissioned by Channel 4 to produce a major new documentary series, Frontline: Our Soldiers Facing Putin, offering extraordinary access to NATO at a moment of heightened global tension. As the war in Ukraine grinds into its fourth year and Russia steps up provocations along NATO’s borders, the West finds itself at a pivotal […]

January 27, 2026

C4, Happy Egg Co partner on branded entertainment

Channel 4 has partnered with The Happy Egg Co. on Tiny Farmers – a family-friendly episode exploring what  makes an egg happy. The branded entertainment content is fronted by Harriet Cowan known for Clarkson’s Farm and comedian Jessica Knappett (The Inbetweeners Movie, Taskmaster). Produced by Interstellar TV, Tiny Farmers sees Harriet and Jessica joined by hen […]

January 19, 2026

Channel 4 “fastest-growing major streamer among adults”

Channel 4 has reported that it “led the way” in converting youth audiences to streaming in 2025, while growth among adults outpaced the biggest streaming platforms in the UK. Channel 4’s 16-34 viewers streamed 53 per cent of their overall Channel 4 viewing across 2025 – the first time a major commercial broadcaster has passed […]

January 16, 2026

Freely surpasses 1m weekly users

Everyone TV has announced that its free live and on‑demand streaming platform, Freely, surpassed 1 million weekly users across the Christmas week (commencing December 22nd). Data shows accelerated growth, which has continued into 2026, doubling since the half a million users previously announced in September 2025. This makes Freely the fastest growing TV platform in […]

January 15, 2026By Nik Roseveare

UKTV’s U joins Channel 4 streaming

UKTV’s U streaming service – featuring thousands of hours of free, British content – is now available on Channel 4 streaming. The launch provides Channel 4 viewers with the ability to stream UKTV originals and BBC classics – both catch-up and boxsets – alongside Channel 4’s programming, enhancing viewer choice and convenience, while ensuring viewers […]

January 6, 2026