Latest Channel 4 News – Page 179
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NewsNat Geo and C4 order Nerd TV daredevil series
Channel 4 and National Geographic are to investigate whether it is possible to “surf ” on the roof of a train travelling at 120mph in a six-part daredevil stunt series.
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NewsC4 finalises pension plans
Channel 4 is to push back the closure of its legacy pension scheme by six months and offer its current recipients enhanced contributions following a consultation process.
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NewsChris Evans establishes Zimple for TFI Friday revival
Chris Evans has established a vehicle to produce the upcoming live 20th anniversary episode of TFI Friday alongside Monkey Kingdom and Olga TV.
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NewsIndian Summers lands second C4 series
Channel 4 has quickly moved to commission a second series of Indian Summers after its first episode became the broadcaster’s best performing drama in two decades.
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NewsCave Bear scores debut order from C4's Blaps
Ben Cavey’s fledgling label, Cave Bear Productions, has won its first piece of business - a short-form mini-series for Channel 4’s online platform Comedy Blaps.
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NewsTFI Friday to return for 20th anniversary special
Cult Channel 4 show TFI Friday is to return for a live 90-minute special in June to celebrate the show’s 20th anniversary.
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NewsInfographic: Indian Summers
Channel 4 drama Indian Summers was the channel’s most-watched drama since 1993. Click for more key facts.
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NewsC4 to brief indies on AFP
Channel 4 is to highlight the slots available in its schedule for ad-funded programming (AFP) as part of an overview of its strategy at an event tomorrow.
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NewsThe CW picks up C4's Dates
US network The CW has acquired Channel 4’s Bryan Elsley-created drama Dates.
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NewsOfcom to investigate Ukip docu-drama
Ofcom will open an investigation into Ukip: The First 100 Days after Channel 4’s docu-drama received more than 5,000 complaints.
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NewsITV to air first leaders’ debate
ITV will air the first leaders’ debate as the broadcasters plan to push ahead with the events during the election campaign.
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NewsOfcom wins High Court battle over Gypsy complaints
Ofcom has won a High Court judicial review of the way in which it handles complaints after being challenged over its investigation into Big Fat Gypsy Weddings.
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NewsBoundless to build fledgling community for C4
Channel 4 will give ten households the chance to build a unique home in a newly created community for a new series fronted by Kevin McCloud.
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NewsC4 Ukip drama most complained-about show since 2011
Channel 4’s docu-drama Ukip: The First Hundred Days has become the most complained-about show in four years according to Ofcom.
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NewsUkip docu-drama draws 1,000 complaints
Channel 4’s docu-drama about the first few months of an imagined Ukip government has generated 1,000 complaints since it aired yesterday evening.
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NewsUkip docu-drama stokes controversy
Channel 4’s docu-drama Ukip: The First 100 Days has stoked controversy – drawing criticism from Nigel Farage and nearly 80 complaints to the broadcaster and Ofcom.
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NewsC4 News breaks Ofcom accuracy rules
A Channel 4 News report about the publication of a review into the Stephen Lawrence murder investigation has been found in breach of Ofcom rules.
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NewsImmigration Street downsized to single film
Channel 4’s controversial documentary series Immigration Street has been scaled back to just a single episode after disruptions to filming resulted in a lack of footage.
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NewsBig Talk comedy for E4 set in disused hospital
Big Talk Productions is to make a sitcom for E4 following six property guardians who live together in a disused hospital.
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NewsC4’s Orpheus Warr to become chief technology officer
Channel 4 has appointed Orpheus Warr to the role of chief technology officer.