Tag: Channel 4

Sky and Channel 4 have entered into an innovative content partnership, whereby the two will share the Formula 1 2019 British Grand Prix, the Tim Roth drama Tin Star and Paul Abbott’s No Offence.

Sean Doyle has been appointed as Channel 4's new deputy head of features and formats, joining the broadcaster from Channel 5.

Channel 4 is introducing five commitments as part of a new “creative contract” in an effort to strengthen its relationship with producers.

Keith Underwood has been named chief operating officer of Channel 4, elevated from the post of director of strategy and technology.

The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and network operator Arqiva have signed a new five-year agreement to accelerate Freeview’s transition to a "fully hybrid platform."

Delivering a MIPFormats keynote this weekend, Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon emphasized the need for innovation and risk-taking in the non-scripted entertainment sector.

Channel 4 has bolstered its senior commissioning team, promoting Alf Lawrie to head of factual entertainment and Stephen Lyle to head of sport.

As the executive restructure continues at Channel 4, the company has added the position of chief product officer and reinstituted the role of chief operating officer (COO).

Channel 4 is planning to increase its Nations & Regions content spend, from 35 percent to 50 percent of the main channel U.K. commissions by 2023, and will be establishing a new National HQ outside of London.

Channel 4 has commissioned an additional 12 episodes of the game show The Crystal Maze, including several celebrity specials.