Tag: Channel 4

Channel 4 has appointed Janine Smith as its new digital content director, and Laura Marks takes on the role of digital content commissioner.

Channel 4 has become the new home of the BAFTA- and Emmy Award-nominated series Taskmaster, signing a six-season deal across three years.

BritBox, the streaming service created by BBC and ITV, has officially opened for business in the U.K. and has signed a partnership deal with Channel 4 for British TV boxsets from All 4 and movies from Film4.

Sky and Channel 4 have broadened their partnership, which includes Formula 1 coverage and more box sets.

Channel 4 has made several new key senior commissioning appointments for roles that will be based out of the company’s new Nations and Regions offices.

Channel 4 has released its 2018 financials, showing improved revenues of £975 million ($1.2 billion), and has announced a new Terms of Trade agreement with Pact to ensure that both organizations are "fit for purpose to operate in the digital era," Chief Executive Alex Mahon said.

Richard Davidson-Houston, Channel 4’s head of All 4, is set to step down from the role this summer following a 12-year career at the broadcaster.

The Royal Television Society (RTS) has appointed Julian Bellamy, managing director of ITV Studios, and Sarah Rose, chief consumer and strategy officer of Channel 4, to its Board of Trustees.

Channel 4 Director of Programs Ian Katz has revealed a slate of new programming for 2019 that features "entertaining, mischievous and innovative shows" to help the broadcaster stand out from the streaming platforms.

Kew Media Group has joined merchant bank Noble Grossart and U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 in investing in Two Rivers Media, a newly formed production company based in Scotland.