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Mitchell & Webb return to Channel 4 with a new sketch show

The pair will team with a new generation of comic performers and writers.  Channel 4 have announced the return of David Mitchell and Robert Webb to the world of the sketch show. The pair, who had a long association with the channel as stars of Peep Show, have previously starred in sketch shows for both … >

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Russell T Davies back

Tip Toe – new Channel 4 LGBTQ+ drama from Russell T Davies

The show promises ” … a vital story that speaks not just to the queer community but to the world today.”  Channel 4 have announced a new LGBTQ+ themed drama series from writer Russell T Davies. The broadcaster has previously been home his shows, including the groundbreaking Queer as Folk and 2021’s compelling It’s a … >

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David Harewood

Pierre – David Harewood to star in new contemporary legal drama

The show takes place in the world of a duty solicitor who uncovers a chilling web of institutional corruption.  Channel 4 have announced a new legal drama headlined by David Harewood. Pierre comes from writers Roy Williams (Soon Gone: A Windrush Chronicle) and John Donnelly (Utopia). Here’s the synopsis for Pierre: West London duty solicitor … >

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Channel 4’s cyber-thriller The Undeclared War returns for series 2

Simon Pegg and Hannah Khalique-Brown return for series 2 of the cyber-thriller.  Channel 4 has announced a second series of The Undeclared War. The new six-part run of the cyber-thriller comes from writer Colin Teevan (Das Boot), with Paul McGuigan (Inside Man) directing. Series 1 was presaged with a chilling faux-Prime Ministerial broadcast, so look out for … >

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Big Mood

Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West return for more Big Mood

Maggie and Eddie are back as Big Mood is scores a second series commission.  From Derry Girls to Bridgerton, Barbie to festive Doctor Who, Nicola Coughlan’s star continues to burn brightly. Last year she paired with Lydia West (It’s A Sin, Inside Man) for Big Mood, and Channel 4 have just confirmed the show’s return. Together they … >

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Steve Coogan as Brian Walden interviewing Margaret Thatcher (Harriet Walter)

Brian and Maggie – James Graham talks about his political docu-drama

The tale of the pivotal exchanges between Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher stars Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter.  The lead up to and impact of major interviews are often remarkable stories worth telling in their own right. Recently, we’ve seen two versions of the fateful Newsnight Emily Maitlis/Prince Andrew clash. Now, Channel 4 bring us … >

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Taskmaster

Taskmaster Series 19 contestants announced

The new run includes a big US name and a number of podcasters.   The mighty Taskmasker rumbles onto its 19th series soon, and has released details of its five new contestants. The Taskmaster Series 19 line up is: ●  Actor, standup and writer Fatiha El-Ghorri ●  American comedian, actor and podcaster Jason Mantzoukas (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, … >

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Big Boys final series - Yemi, Corinne, Jack and Danny on swan pedalos

Big Boys – trailer for the third and final series

Channel 4 have confirmed that the final series of Jack Rooke’s award winning sitcom Big Boys will land in February, dropping both a trailer and a bunch of first-look images.  Staring Dylan Llewellyn (Derry Girls, Beyond Paradise) and Jon Pointing (Plebs, Sweetpea), the show follows a pair of quite different boys thrown together by the … >

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The Simpsons renewed

E4 is the new UK home of The Simpsons from 2025

Channel 4 has renewed its deal with Disney Entertainment.  It’s been announced that animation’s first family are leaving their weeknight slot on Channel 4. Instead, from January 2025, the show will make a new home on E4. Furthermore, new seasons of The Simpsons will initially premiere on Disney+ before broadcasting on E4 a few months … >

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Taskmaster

Taskmaster’s New Year Treat 2025 – the line up

The New Year brings a footballer, a mathematician, a pop star, a Money Saving Expert and a sitcom legend.  With it’s most recent series concluded, and Junior Taskmaster out of the blocks on Friday nights, Taskmaster is eyeing 2025. Channel 4 have announced the line up for Taskmaster’s New Year Treat 2025, now an annual … >

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