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Channel 4 kickstarts fresh push for greater on and off screen representation with Black Takeover Day

Whole day of Channel 4 output to showcase Black talent on and off screen Black Takeover day to launch major new unscripted and comedy series Mo Gilligan to front The Big Breakfast one-off special Hollyoaks one-hour special written, directed and performed by Black talent Tender open for late-night topical discussion show Key Channel 4 brands including Celebrity Gogglebox, Countdown and Channel 4 News to feature … Continue reading Channel 4 kickstarts fresh push for greater on and off screen representation with Black Takeover Day

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Channel 4 commissions observational documentary The Black Full Monty

Channel 4 has ordered single documentary The Black Full Monty, looking at life on and off stage for a group of Black male strippers. The programme will air on Channel 4 next month. The programme goes behind the curtain with The Chocolate Men – A Black-owned business making waves as Britain’s first all-Black touring strip dancing group, filmed during their 2018 nationwide tour. With a … Continue reading Channel 4 commissions observational documentary The Black Full Monty

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New Wildlife Series ‘Work On The Wild Side’ Starts On Channel 4

Weekdays 4pm starting Monday 18 May for 4 weeks. Work on the Wild Side is a new twenty-part series which follows vets and volunteers who gave up their day jobs in the UK and moved to South Africa to rescue, rehabilitate and release some of the world’s most endangered animals. Each hour-long programme transports us to South Africa, where we will see our vets and … Continue reading New Wildlife Series ‘Work On The Wild Side’ Starts On Channel 4

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Celebrity Gogglebox USA Settles Down On E4’s Sofa From 13th May

Celebrity Gogglebox USA will feature celebrities including Meghan Trainor, Rob Lowe and Raven-Symoné with further names to be announced. Attention Gogglers – the show which sees the sharpest armchair critics share their thoughts on the best of recent telly, is to head across the pond and step into the homes of a selection of familiar celebrity faces. Produced by Studio Lambert, each hour-long episode on … Continue reading Celebrity Gogglebox USA Settles Down On E4’s Sofa From 13th May

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The Steph Show to be filmed at Leeds Dock

Channel 4’s new daytime show, The Steph Show, is to be filmed at Leeds Dock. The daily programme, presented by Steph McGovern, will be broadcast live from the Leeds waterfront. Set to launch this Spring at the heart of Channel 4’s daytime schedule, the show will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and feature a mix of entertainment, lifestyle and light current … Continue reading The Steph Show to be filmed at Leeds Dock

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Matt Lucas announced as next Great British Bake Off co-host

Actor, writer and comedian Matt Lucas will be joining Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood in the Bake Off tent. Much like creating a successful bake, a successful presenting partnership is all about chemistry and Matt and Noel have it by the oven-load. Matt Lucas said : ‘I’m chuffed to bits to be joining the most delicious show on television. I can’t wait … Continue reading Matt Lucas announced as next Great British Bake Off co-host

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Channel 4 Comedy and Amazon Studios Announce Frank of Ireland with the Gleeson Brothers

Channel 4 Comedy and Amazon Studios Announce ‘Frank of Ireland‘ with the Gleeson Brothers Channel 4 and Amazon Studios are frankly gleeful to announce the commission of Frank of Ireland, a brand-new series from Sharon Horgan and Clelia Mountford’s Merman starring Brian Gleeson. A co-production between Channel 4 and Amazon Studios, the 6×30 series is the first comic vision penned by brothers Brian and Domhnall … Continue reading Channel 4 Comedy and Amazon Studios Announce Frank of Ireland with the Gleeson Brothers

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