Channel 4 – Page 109
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NewsGypsy Blood to be first True Stories film on C4
Gypsy Blood, a film tracing the tradition of fist fighting in the traveller community, will be the first True Stories film to be shown on Channel 4.
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NewsMPs urge more transparency from C4
MPs have voiced more concerns about Channel 4’s transparency and accountability in fulfilling its public service remit - and reacted to the broadcaster’s handling of the Frankie Boyle controversy.
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NewsAxed BBC shows win at British Comedy Awards
Recently axed BBC2 comedies Shooting Stars and Psychoville had the last laugh at the British Comedy Awards picking up three prizes between them.
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NewsMichael Jackson doc sparks 182 complaints
The documentary following the trial of Dr Conrad Murray, the man found guilty of killing Michael Jackson, drew more than 180 complaints when it aired on Channel 4.
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NewsFresh Meat tops 4oD chart
Channel 4 comedy drama, Fresh Meat, was the most watched series on 4oD in October by half a million views.
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NewsShooting Stars’ Angelos wins full C4 series
Channel 4 has ordered a sitcom from new talent Terry Mynott and a studio-based comedy from Dan Skinner playing his comic character Angelos Epithemiou.
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NewsC4 orders Sri Lanka follow-up
A second film about the alleged atrocities which took place during the Sri Lankan civil war will be shown on Channel 4 with new evidence.
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NewsC4 lines up real-life Fawlty Towers
Channel 4 is to feature a real-life Fawlty Towers in the second series of The Hotel, which is set to return early next year.
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NewsC4 viewers biggest users of social media
Channel 4 viewers are 36% more likely to regularly use the internet or mobile phones for social networking than the average 16+ adult, while E4 viewers are twice as likely, the channel has claimed.
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News10 O'Clock Live to return with shorter format
Channel 4 has ordered a second series of current affairs show 10 O’Clock Live - but cut the format by 15 minutes.
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NewsComedy boosts 4oD growth
Channel 4 saw 4oD views increase by 300,000 on its website in September with comedy being the most popular genre.
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NewsC4 breaks 'retransmission fees' silence
Channel 4 has broken its silence over retransmission fees - coming out in support of the issue that the BBC has brought to the fore.
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NewsC4 to handle PBS UK sales
Channel 4 will handle all advertising sales for US broadcaster PBS when it launches in the UK next month.
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NewsC4 digital partnerships up 28%
BELFAST MEDIA FESTIVAL: Channel 4 has worked with 28% more digital companies year-on-year, according to the broadcaster’s chief executive.
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NewsStand Up For The Week returns with new line up
Open Mike’s Stand Up For the Week is returning to Channel 4 with a new host and line-up for its third series.
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NewsSomethin’ Else to create virtual soap for C4 online
Channel 4 Education has commissioned a virtual “soap opera improvised by robots” from digital indie Somethin’ Else.
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NewsC4 orders Renovation Game
Channel 4 has ordered a property series that will see homes being revamped in a bid to raise their value by £15,000.
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NewsC4 plans interactive homes campaign
Tiger Aspect’s Empty Homes Show (working title) will be the next major multiplatform campaign for Channel 4, supported by a mobile app and online petition.
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NewsC4 restructures to streamline doc commissioning
Channel 4’s documentary commissioners have been allocated specific duties following a budget boost, as part of a drive to increase efficiency when working with producers.
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NewsC4 News appoints first weather presenter
BBC weather presenter Liam Dutton is set to become Channel 4 News’ first ever weather presenter.