Channel 4 has reported that YouTube audiences for full episodes of its hit shows such as First Dates, Murder Case: Digital Detectives and Grand Designs have grown by 169 per cent year on year. Newly released data for 2024 shows that Channel 4’s main YouTube channel saw higher average views per video than equivalent channels from […]
A Channel 4 Digital documentary has directly influenced UK legislation on 3D-printed firearms, prompting a crucial change in the law to close a dangerous loophole. Plastic, Printed and Deadly, released across the channel’s digital platforms in December 2024, exposed how it remains legal to possess blueprints for 3D-printed firearms in the UK, despite a staggering […]
Rimmel London has returned as Made in Chelsea’s official sponsor, as Channel 4 Sales announces a new partnership with the beauty brand, part of the multinational beauty company Coty. Effective immediately Rimmel London is sponsoring Made in Chelsea across programming on E4 and Channel 4 streaming, which includes all 28 seasons to date. The deal […]
Film London, as part of the BFI’s Metro London Skills Cluster supported by the National Lottery Fund, has announced a new skills programme supported by Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and Channel 4. The Hair and Makeup Aesthetics Academy seeks to improve the diversity of Hair & Makeup crews on UK film and TV productions, reduce […]
Four Black-owned businesses have been selected as the winners of Channel 4’s Black in Business 2024 initiative, backed by Lloyds to connect Black entrepreneurs with the transformative power of TV advertising and business mentoring. Now in its second year, the 2024 edition saw an exceptional standard of applicants, with an original shortlist of 20 businesses […]
Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon has called for urgent joint industry action and new regulation to ensure young people can find verified, independent news easily on social media. The call to action follows new Channel 4 research revealing the scale of the challenges facing Gen Z in an era where platforms have “publicly announced a […]
Channel 4 is the new sponsor of KISS Breakfast, marking the first time that the broadcaster is sponsoring the Bauer Media radio station. The multi-year sponsorship, beginning immediately, will see a variety of Channel 4 trails, spotlights and credits featuring across the station’s content. Components of the sponsorship include three 10-second credits during each hour […]
Taskmaster, hosted by Greg Davies and his faithful assistant Alex Horne, has announced a brand-new line-up of comedians for its highly anticipated 19th series. The BAFTA and National Comedy Award winning, and International Emmy nominated television show will air soon on Channel 4 and will be available to stream internationally on the Official Taskmaster YouTube […]
Freeform Group has announced the creation of a new production label Double FTV. The label is led by A Place in the Sun Executive Producer Michelle Heeley who will take on additional duties as Double FTV’s Creative Director. Freeform Productions will continue to produce A Place in the Sun for Channel 4, while Double FTV […]
Fintan Maguire, creative director, executive producer and format creator, has launched a new production company, High Rock Media. With its primary office in Belfast, Northern Ireland, High Rock Media also has a base in London. The company will focus on marrying traditional programme-making with new twists and innovation to create compelling shows. It has already […]