Channel 4 – Page 143
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NewsMorgana returns to C4 with impressions show
Comedian Morgana Robinson is to return to Channel 4 with a new sketch show as part of a raft of orders secured by Running Bare Pictures.
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NewsMary Portas to return as Queen of Frocks
Mary Portas has allowed the cameras to follow her attempt to design a fashion range for over 40s that will be stocked in House of Fraser, for a Channel 4 series.
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NewsC4 lining up major entertainment projects
Channel 4 is planning to launch a major entertainment show in January, with six shows currently in consideration.
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NewsGok Wan returns with bargain roadshow
Gok Wan will return to Channel 4 with an affordable version of Gok’s Clothes RoadShow this autumn.
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NewsC4 going back to A&E
Channel 4 fixed-rig documentary series 24 Hours in A&E and One Born Every Minute will return in 2012, marking the broadcaster’s commitment to fixed-rig documentaries.
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NewsUsain Bolt to star in C4 ident
Record-breaking sprinter Usain Bolt will become the first person to star in a Channel 4 ident, marking the broadcaster’s coverage of the IAAF World Athletics Championships.
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NewsMentorn updates Jaycee Dugard kidnap doc for C4
Mentorn Media has updated its film about the discovery of Jaycee Lee Dugard, the Californian girl who was kidnapped and imprisoned for 18 years.
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NewsC4 signs up Pappy’s for new run of Comedy Labs
Award-winning sketch group Pappy’s has been snapped up by Channel 4 for its latest run of new comedy talent initiative Comedy Labs.
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NewsBetty to help ‘Undateables’ find love in C4 series
Sufferers of Tourettes, Aspergers and narcolepsy will look for love through a match-making service in a Betty TV series for Channel 4.
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NewsBritish talent scores Emmy nods
British talent is well represented at this year’s Emmy awards with Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Luther and Upstairs, Downstairs all in the running.
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NewsPilkington to head up factual at October Films
Channel 4 specialist factual commissioning editor Lucy Pilkington has joined October Films as head of factual formats.
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NewsComedy tops wishlists for kids commissioners
Comedy, drama and factual are top of kids commissioners’ shopping lists, and “stealth learning” is a major attraction for public service broadcasters keen to replicate the success of Horrible Histories.
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NewsC4 to offer news app for free
Channel 4 News has revealed its first mobile app will be made available free of charge.
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NewsC4 News recruits North of England correspondent
Radio 4 and ITV Tonight reporter Morland Sanders is joining Channel 4 News as North of England correspondent, as the programme continues to refresh the on-screen team.
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NewsC4’s Lee seeks memorable ‘faces’ to match BBC talent
Channel 4 head of specialist factual Ralph Lee has outlined his three priorities for commissions, with the number one requirement being “talent, talent, talent”
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NewsC4 Munchausen doc sparks Ofcom complaints
A doctor who featured in a recent Channel 4 documentary about Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy has complained to Ofcom, and a group of professional child carers is also preparing to submit a complaint.
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NewsC4 plans King of… Twitter campaign
Channel 4 is to support Claudia Winkleman’s talkshow King Of… with an active Twitter strategy that will see one viewer crowned King Of Tweets.
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NewsC4 News editor takes top prize at One World awards
Channel 4 News’ international editor Lindsey Hilsum has won Journalist of the Year at the annual One World Media Awards.
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NewsBowman to front C4 film series
Edith Bowman is to present a new film series for Channel 4, made in partnership with Vue Entertainment.
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NewsMicrosoft opens Xbox Live to broadcasters
Microsoft will offer broadcasters the opportunity to distribute content via its Xbox games console following a U-turn in its content partnership strategy.