Channel 4 Television
Feb 10 2021
The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have announced plans to integrate Digital UK Ltd, the joint venture which facilitates the provision of Freeview TV services and Freesat (UK) Ltd, which offers access to the UK’s subscription-free satellite television service. The integration of Digital UK and Freesat will help ensure viewers continue to have access to a […]
Nov 22 2019
It was announced today that Channel 4 will be the new home of BAFTA and Emmy Award-nominated Taskmaster, with a six series deal across three years, agreed with Avalon. New episodes will arrive on Channel 4 from late 2020. The hugely entertaining irreverent show hosted by Greg Davies as the all-powerful “Taskmaster”, alongside Alex Horne […]
Feb 28 2019
Channel 4 today relaunched its Video-on-Demand (VoD) service, All 4, with a fresh new visual identity, a new iOS app and an invitation for selected registered users to trial All 4 +, a paid-for upgrade which runs programmes without ads in commissioned content. The visual identity rebrand, developed by Channel 4’s in house agency 4creative […]
Jan 8 2019
Channel 4 today announced that it has acquired full ownership of The Box Plus Network, buying the remaining 50% stake in the network that it did not previously own from Bauer Media Group. Since 2007, Channel 4 has owned a 50% stake in The Box Plus Network, which produces and broadcasts seven UK music and […]
Dec 13 2018
4Music has ended free-to-air transmissions on satellite, following a satellite transponder change which completed today. The channel, along with sister channels The Box, Box Upfront, Box Hits, Kerrang and Kiss, have moved to new satellite capacity, which covers the whole of Europe. Previously, 4Music was broadcast on satellite using the the UK spotbeam, which restricted […]
Oct 31 2018
Channel 4’s Chief Executive, Alex Mahon and the Channel 4 Board have today confirmed that that Leeds will be the location of its new National HQ and Bristol and Glasgow will be the locations of its two new Creative Hubs. Channel 4 announced its 4 All the UK strategy in March 2018, the biggest change […]
Sep 27 2018
Channel 4 has today unveiled a network rebrand including a refresh of its digital channels and a brand spanking new look for E4. The network rebrand will unify the digital channel portfolio consisting of More4, Film4, 4Music, 4Seven and E4 whilst maintaining their strong individual brand personalities. In addition, the Channel 4 corporate logo will […]
Sep 11 2018
Channel 4 extends satellite capacity agreement with SES for Direct-to-Home broadcast services in the UK and Ireland Luxembourg, 11 September 2018 — British and Irish viewers will continue to enjoy reliable Channel 4 programmes on direct-to-home (DTH) platforms following a multi-year extension agreement at 28.2/28.5 degrees East with SES. Under the agreement, Channel 4 will […]
May 30 2018
Channel 4 has today announced the shortlist of cities and regions which have been selected to participate in the second stage of the pitch process for the new National HQ and two new Creative Hubs, as part of its 4 All the UK strategy. The first round pitch process was launched by Chief Executive, Alex […]
May 8 2018
Channel 4 and VICE today announced a significant partnership where more than 900 hours of VICE’s award-winning long-form content will be available on Channel 4’s on-demand service, All 4. Over 200 hours of new programming and more than 700 hours of content from VICE’s vast and diverse library, including lifestyle and cultural programming, will be […]
Mar 27 2018
The Box Plus Network, the UK’s largest and most-watched music television network, today reveals exciting new plans to become the leading youth music and entertainment network, taking 4Music into the entertainment EPG on Sky, next to Channel 4’s digital channels. Box will leverage its decades of youth insight, ninja production capabilities and acquisitions nous to […]
Jun 23 2021
Pact statement on Government review of Channel 4 ownership
The Government has announced plans to review the ownership model and remit of Channel 4 and the regulation of video-on-demand services as part of its wider strategic review into the UK’s Public Service Broadcasting system. The future of Channel 4 At present Channel 4 is entirely commercially funded, but it has been publicly-owned since it […]
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By Expat • Channel 4, UK Media News