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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

Ford extends Channel 4 Documentaries sponsorship

Channel 4 Sales has secured a two-year deal with Ford as the lead sponsor of Channel 4 Documentaries, extending their partnership from January 2026 to December 2027.  The deal continues a collaboration between both parties that began in 2021, with Ford’s branding set to feature across broadcast, streaming, and a dedicated Channel 4 Digital pot […]

January 5, 2026

Contestants announced for Taskmaster season 21

Five brand-new contestants are set to grasp the opportunity to impress the mighty Taskmaster Greg Davies, under the vigilant observation of Little Alex Horne, in season 21 of Taskmaster the International Emmy nominated, and BAFTA and Rose D’Or winning show. The fearless five who have signed up to leave all dignity at the door and […]

January 5, 2026

Channel 4: Streaming viewing up 14% in 2025

Channel 4 has revealed a snapshot of the nation’s viewing habits for 2025, in a roundup of facts that reveal how audiences spent their time in front of the screen – plus a look back on content highlights from the year. This year to date has seen the broadcaster achieve what it describes as “significant […]

December 22, 2025

Kimmel to give Channel 4’s 2025 Alternative Christmas Message

US chat show host Jimmy Kimmel is to share a message with the UK in The Alternative Christmas Message airing on Channel 4 this Christmas Day. Kimmel has had an eventful year; the US chat show host was taken off the air in September following comments made in the wake of the murder of Charlie […]

December 22, 2025