Channel 4
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NewsChannel 4 to merge comedy and drama teams
Move follows revelation that 50% of commissioning roles at risk
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NewsC4 to merge three genres and dramatically reduce size of its commissioning team
As many as 50% of commissioning roles thought to be in consultation as part of the downsizing
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NewsPriya Dogra sets out rationale for Channel 4 job cuts
Chief executive cites increasing cost of running PSB and streamer encroachment on ad market
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NewsConfirmed: C4 will shed 25% of roles by end of 2026
Broadcaster sets out plans for ‘simpler, more efficient operating model’ with major reduction in headcount
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NewsChannel 4 expected to reveal 300 job cuts tomorrow
Report in the Guardian predicts biggest round of layoffs in the PSB’s 43-year history
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NewsChannel 4 to update staff on major review this week
Company-wide assessment into PSB’s size, strategy and structure kicked off in April
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NewsAd market crash would follow ‘rushed’ digital switch-off, report warns
Vulnerable people will be left behind with current 2034 proposal
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NewsDan McGolpin in the mix for top Channel 4 content job
BBC iPlayer supremo understood to be among final few candidates
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NewsC4 docs chief: we can’t compete on certain access stories
Alisa Pomeroy says ‘bun fight’ among buyers wards her off some national stories
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NewsRevealed: the final contenders to become C4 director of programmes
Twofour, Amazon MGM, Fremantle and former Zinc and Sky execs all thought to be leading candidates
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NewsC4 to give comprehensive review update next month
Company-wide examination was launched in April to assess PSB’s size, structure and strategy
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NewsSearch for Channel 4’s director of programmes gathers pace
Shortlist for final interviews expected to be confirmed this week
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NewsPSBs hold off on backing BBC Terms of Trade overhaul
Public service media reform understood to be more pressing than call for new IP position
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NewsOfcom urges Channel 4 to build ‘more resilient’ financial base
Melanie Dawes warns PSB’s core advertising business ‘structurally sensitive’ to cyclical downturns
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NewsGovernment approves Channel 4 borrowing increase
PSB’s request to access remaining half of £150m debt facility given go ahead
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NewsChannel 4 orders Taskmaster spin-off
Format sees five households compete against each other to complete tasks
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NewsMatt Brittin reveals conversation with C4 over iPlayer content
Hosting PSB peer’s content discussed as DG suggests BBC will review international acquisitions strategy
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NewsC4 appoints headhunter to kickstart director of programmes search
Ibison marshalling hunt for creative lead
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NewsC4 to split chief content officer role in three
Incoming director of programmes will be the key creative leader, alongside dedicated directors of news/digital and content strategy
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NewsPatience, A Woman of Substance and Dirty Business boost C4 drama viewing
Audiences for scripted up by nearly 50% in first half of 2026