All Channel 4 articles – Page 228
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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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VideoVIDEO: The Autistic Gardener, C4
Watch the trailer for Betty TV’s format in which a unique team turn unloved gardens into beatuifully crafted spaces.
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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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RatingsNot Safe For Work recruits 700k
TUESDAY: Channel 4’s comedy drama Not Safe For Work turned up with just over 700,000 viewers as ITV’s 7/7 documentary moved 1.7m.
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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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RatingsThe Last Leg returns with 1m
FRIDAY: The Last Leg returned to Channel 4 with just over 1m viewers, while the Women’s World Cup and Glastonbury helped BBC3 to a strong night.
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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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FeaturesBest Programme Acquisition: The 100
US sci-fi drama The 100 became E4’s most successful programme launch with 1.7 million (8%) overnight viewers in July 2014.
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FeaturesBest Social Media and Digital Marketing Campaign: Hollyoaks Snapchat: Who Killed Fraser?
In February 2014, Hollyoaks became the first British soap to launch on Snapchat, using the social media service to drive viewers to the show and maintain the conversation away from TX.
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FeaturesBest App or Website for a Programme: The Singer Takes It All App
Channel 4 chief creative officer Jay Hunt described the Endemol format as boasting “brilliant digital innovation”, and although The Singer Takes It All will not be returning for a second run, the broadcaster has pledged to learn from the second-screen app.
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FeaturesBest Multiplatform Project: The Singer Takes It All
The Singer Takes It All was the entertainment show that placed 100% control in the audience’s hands.
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FeaturesBest Content Partnership or AFP: Reverse the Odds for Stand Up To Cancer
This project stood out for the judges because it went far beyond a traditional TV fundraiser and had a real impact on the fight against cancer.
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FeaturesBest Entertainment Channel: E4
After being edged out last year by BBC Three, the Best Entertainment Channel award is now back in the hands of 2013 winner E4.
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FeaturesChannel of the Year: E4
A multiple winner this evening, E4 achieved its highest ever share of 1.99% in 2014 thanks to a sparkling mix of home-grown originations and super-successful acquisitions.
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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.