Channel 4 has commissioned six episodes of Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back, a “consumer justice” series headed up by the hilarious comedian Joe Lycett. The series will centre on the concept of Lycett using his “well-honed skills of complaining to dish out a hilarious dose of consumer justice on behalf of the people of the UK”. Basically, he’ll be … >
BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have joined forces to invest £125 million into a new Freeview app, which the British broadcasters hope can rival Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and all the other streaming services vying for the attention of British audiences. Network operator Arqiva is also involved in the deal. Rumours of a collaboration between … >
Despite using its six episodes to explore a whole range of important social issues, one big problem with Ackley Bridge series one was that it failed to really address what it advertised itself as. The show wasn’t about how religion and culture can separate friendships, and now that pretense has been shed the second series … >
Channel 4 is looking for the perfect place to build its new out-of-London headquarters, where a state-of-the-art TV studio can be set up. Having sifted through submissions from over 30 potential locations, Channel 4 has now narrowed its search, unveiling a shortlist of the seven favourite options for the new HQ location. Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, … >
It’s a good day to be a Sharon Horgan fan, as Channel 4 has announced two new comedy series from the Irish writer/comedian/actress/producer. The boffins behind this terrestrial channel have given £10 million of new budget to the comedy genre, and it seems like they’re spending it wisely. One of Horgan’s new shows is going … >
The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 are in talks to pool their resources and collaborate on a UK streaming service, according to reports. NBC Universal, a massive American media conglomerate, is also said to be involved in the talks. With American streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video becoming increasingly prevalent players in the … >
As Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. approaches the finale of its fifth season, the show’s writing staff are preparing for the eventuality that this could be the final end of the superhero-adjacent spy series. Last year, at the close of Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 4, the ABC network expressed an interest in cancelling the series, but … >
And, do you know what? A pretty good line-up will be turning out in support of Stand Up For Cancer.
Despite earlier reports that Michaela Coel’s comedy Chewing Gum was dead, the actress/writer/comedian has now revealed that not only is a third series happening, but she is bringing in a writer’s room.
What better time to start thinking about Christmas than, er, at the start of November? Still, with the first Yuletide movie in cinemas, Channel 4 has become the first to announce the highlights of its Christmas schedules this year. Some of the entries are more predictable than others…. Reality TV It’s been known for a … >