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NewsOfcom raises concerns over C4 News ratings
Ofcom has raised concerns about the decline in Channel 4 News ratings, the online strategy for its education remit and the decline in the proportion of out of London production during 2011, as a result of the broadcaster’s annual report.
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NewsWindfall lands Fraser case for Murder Trial
Channel 4 cameras-in-court documentary series Murder Trial (w/t) has gone into production and will feature the retrial of Nat Fraser, who is accused of killing his wife in Scotland in 1998.
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NewsWenger named C4 drama boss
Piers Wenger has been appointed as Channel 4 head of drama with immediate effect – moving across from the broadcaster’s film division Film4.
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NewsVic and Bob back on C4 as part of anniversary plans
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer will return to Channel 4 after nearly 20 years as part of the broadcaster’s plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
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NewsC4 News team returning after Bahrain arrest
The Channel 4 News team arrested in Bahrain after filming a demonstration is on its way back to the UK.
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NewsMencap hands out criticism and praise to C4 on disability
Charity Mencap has questioned Channel 4’s approach to disability, praising it for developing talent and pushing issues into the mainstream, but issuing stinging criticism of Derek and the marketing for The Undateables.
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NewsGambling Commission in TV gameshow U-turn
The Gambling Commission will not make a wide-ranging call for TV gameshow regulations to be tightened amid fears certain programmes are “glamorising gambling”.
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NewsMary Portas to revamp UK high streets in C4 series
A plan by Mary Portas to rejuvenate ailing British high streets is to be documented for a new Channel 4 series.
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NewsC4 to unveil von Hagens' corpse crucifix at Easter
Controversial German anatomist Dr Gunther von Hagens’ journey and exploration of a crucifix will air on Channel 4 on Easter Sunday.
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NewsBlakeway exec completes C4 current affairs team
Channel 4 has completed its news and current affairs commissioning team with the appointment of an executive producer from Blakeway Productions.
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NewsC4 reveals thinking behind 4seven plan
Channel 4 is to buy a Freeview slot for forthcoming repeats channel 4seven, which will be populated by its most popular shows but have the flexibility to air content that has stirred up discussion.
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NewsC4 acquires Labyrinth and Pillars of the Earth sequel
Channel 4 has acquired an adaptation of Kate Mosse thriller Labyrinth and the sequel to medieval drama The Pillars of the Earth.
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NewsC4's Proud and Prejudiced under fire
Channel 4 doc Proud and Prejudiced has been slammed by Luton Borough Council, Unite Against Fascism and the English Defence League for its portrayal of Luton and extremism within it.
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NewsI’m Spazticus pilot back as C4 series
A Channel 4 Comedy Lab pilot from 2005 featuring on and off-screen disabled talent is being dusted off to become a five-part series called I’m Spazticus.
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NewsC4's Bouncers sparks outrage in Newport
Channel 4 documentary Bouncers has caused outrage among Newport businesses and the local council following its broadcast.
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NewsGypsy Blood complaints top 1,000
More than 1,000 complaints have been made about Channel 4 True Stories film Gypsy Blood.
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NewsGypsy Blood sparks 289 complaints
Channel 4 documentary Gypsy Blood has sparked hundreds of complaints from viewers over scenes of dogs attacking deer and cock fighting.
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NewsMentorn emails C4 over Dispatches shortlist
Mentorn executive Steve Anderson has written to Channel 4 to express disappointment about the way the recently awarded Dispatches contracts were handled, Broadcast has learned.
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NewsC4 tackles ethics of torture in drama
The ethical questions facing an MI5 officer involved in the war on terror will underpin a Channel 4 feature-length single drama written by Guy Hibbert.
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NewsC4 planning repeats channel
Channel 4 looks set to launch a new station that would show the last seven days most popular programmes.