Media Delivery
Channel 4’s linear channel to launch on Disney+
Channel 4 chief executive Priya Dogra described the deal as showing "how collaboration between broadcasters and streamers can create more choice and value for...
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Business
Report: BBC, Channel 4 talk to government about possible joint venture
The JV idea is thought to include combining E4, Film4 and Channel 4's streaming service with UKTV, which is owned by the BBC
People
Channel 4 names Barry John as technology director
According to Channel 4, John has "strong commercial technology and ad-tech experience, which is recognised both internally and in the wider market"
Business
Lords: BBC Charter review should equip broadcaster for ‘changes in distribution and delivery of media’
In a letter to the Secretary of State, the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee said the Charter Review White Paper must be...
Business
Channel 4 announces biggest round of job cuts in broadcaster’s history
According to the broadcaster, the proposed changes focus on reducing management layers, simplifying decision-making and removing duplication to create "a leaner, more efficient operating...
Media Management
Channel 4 moves linear playout to Encompass
The playout services will be delivered from Encompass' broadcast facilities in both London and Riga, using its Altitude platform
People
Simon Rexworthy appointed as chief strategy and corporate development officer at Channel 4
He will help drive the broadcaster's innovation roadmap around new technologies and artificial intelligence
Media Delivery
BBC director-general confirms talks with Channel 4 about streaming partnership
"There are an array of commercial, audience, public service, and technical issues, but what we’ll do is explore that as quickly as we...
Media Consumption
Survey: Younger ‘subtitle-natives’ lead the way as 4 in 5 UK viewers choose subtitles
The data supports the idea that viewers are increasingly selecting subtitles for reasons other than traditional accessibility needs
Live Production
Coming down the mountain
From a high-altitude broadcast base to a remote operation in Wales, the team at Whisper tells TVBEurope about their plans for Channel 4’s coverage...
Media Consumption
UK government announces enhanced Ofcom regulations for streamers
As part of its announcement, the government also revealed plans for new legislation that will aim to widen accessibility on VoD services
Live Production
Sunset+Vine unleashes 150-strong team to tell Crufts tail for Channel 4
22 cameras, 3 OB trucks and more than 15,000 metres of cabling will support Channel 4's coverage of the dog show
Business
UK’s creative industries minister suggests PSBs should ‘move closer’ to battle the streamers
Ian Murray has written to Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority to suggest there would be "significant benefits to public service media providers...
Media Consumption
Channel 4 hits streaming high across younger and ABC1 audiences
2025 saw viewing figures across the 16-34 group pass the tipping point with streaming reaching 53 per cent
Artificial Intelligence
‘AI makes humans more important, not less’: Broadcast CTOs discuss AI adoption
Technology leaders from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Hearst Networks discuss the impact of AI on the workforce, content discovery and more at...
Production & Post
Back on track for Christmas
Having produced a festive smash for Channel 4 in 2024, Salford’s King of Sunshine Productions set out to do it again with Nordic Train...
Production & Post
A tale of two cities
In the first of a series looking at production in the regions, Matthew Corrigan turns the spotlight on Greater Manchester, visiting dock10 and Versa...
Media Consumption
Channel 4 reports 69 billion streaming minutes in 2025
According to the company, the average viewer streamed over 1000 minutes of its content in 2025
Artificial Intelligence
AI: Are we spooking ourselves?
Following Channel 4’s recent groundbreaking experiment with an AI-created presenter, Matthew Corrigan wonders if we are overthinking the threat of Generative AI
Sustainability
British film and TV industry publishes Statement of Intent on clean power
Published and co-signed by BAFTA albert and partners, the Statement aims to accelerate sustainable screen production practices
People
Priya Dogra named new Channel 4 CEO
Dogra has more than 20 years’ experience in the media industry in the US, EMEA and the UK. She will take up her new...
Business
UK government aims to ‘demystify’ creative jobs for young people
According to government research, 50 per cent of young people aged 11-18 say creative jobs are “interesting” but 23 per cent believe there are...
Media Consumption
Report: 10 million people could lose TV access if DCMS switches off transmission in 2035
Independent Analyst Matthew Horsman suggests DCMS plans are moving too quickly for many UK households
Artificial Intelligence
More human than human? Channel 4 debuts UK first AI presenter
The latest episode of Dispatches, Will AI Take My Job, was presented by an entirely AI-generated creation
Media Consumption
Rethinking broadcasting: three imperatives for survival and growth
Andrew Bunten, COO of video entertainment at Irdeto explores the strategies needed for broadcasters to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace
Media Consumption
Channel 4 ‘best-ever’ day as streaming growth continues
Building on a record-breaking September, Channel 4 delivered its best-ever week for views alongside market-leading linear success
Media Delivery
Carriage marriage between UKTV and Channel 4 streaming
The 'ground-breaking' deal aims to build on Channel 4's recent streaming growth and significantly increase the footprint of U, making both catch-up and boxset...
Media Delivery
Channel 4 is first PSB to launch FAST channels on Freely
The three channels are 4Reality, 4Homes and 4Life, with each tapping into the "lean-back nature of live TV," said the broadcaster
Media Consumption
Freely passes half million weekly users milestone
One year on from the collaboration's launch, a new survey predicts the platform is on track to be the UK's biggest within 5 years
Media Consumption
Freely expands into streaming devices
Netgem is confirmed as the platform's first device partner, widening access to free services for UK households
Artificial Intelligence
Fast Forward for Spirit Studios as new Channel 4 solution powers gen AI campaign
The broadcaster's recently launched generative AI solution is designed to open up the power of TV to new and emerging brands
Adtech
Sky, ITV and Channel 4 to launch ‘industry first’ unified advertising marketplace
The initiative aims to provide new-to-TV brands with the ability to access premium video content through a single campaign
Adtech
Channel 4 partners with Adform on BVoD inventory
Partnering with Adform allows Channel 4 to offer greater flexibility and scale through programmatic buying
Audio
The microphones that captured the magic of Channel 4’s The Piano
Sound supervisor Richard Meredith explains why he opted for DPA microphones and Wisycom Wireless RF solutions to capture the sound of the award-winning series
Media Delivery
Channel 4 becomes first UK broadcaster to launch video on Spotify
According to the broadcaster, Spotify video podcast consumption in the UK is up more than 95 per cent year on year
Artificial Intelligence
Channel 4 sets out AI guidelines
Based on its core beliefs, the broadcaster aims to ensure it maintains an ethical stance over its use of the technology, while ensuring creativity...
Business
Alex Mahon steps down as Channel 4 CEO
The channel's first female CEO, Mahon will leave the business in the summer
Production & Post
Chasing the Aces: how True North Productions filmed the RAF for Channel 4
Channel 4’s Top Guns: Inside the RAF puts viewers at the heart of the action, following the service as it carries out operations around...
Business
TVBEurope April 2025 issue now available
The "AI issue" takes a look at how AI is reshaping broadcasting, including areas such as sports commentary and archiving and storage, plus we...
Sustainability
Industry first for Channel 4 Sales with advertiser emissions tool
The solution provides digital campaign emissions data as the broadcaster continues to put sustainability at the top of its agenda, said Channel 4
Media Consumption
UK public service broadcasters challenge terrestrial TV switch-off date
According to reports, the PSBs are pushing back against plans to keep signals on air until at least 2034
Business
TVBEurope January/February 2025 issue now available
Focusing on streaming and OTT, the issue features an interview with Channel 4's director of technology and distribution, Grace Boswood; finds out how BT's...