Channel 4 Press

We're pleased to launch #OnTrack, a new Paralympic alumni network for disabled off-screen talent! If you’ve been involved in Paralympic coverage post 2012 or the Paralympic Production Training Scheme, please click on the link in the comments to find out more.

The sun was out and we’re celebrating ☀️ Our study, #GenZ: Trends, Truth and Trust, commissioned by Channel 4 & delivered by Craft has received the #PulseOfTheNation award at the Adwanted Media Research Awards. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this project

Thanks to original British shows such as #SecretGenius, we’re off to a cracking start in 2026… Streaming viewer minutes (individuals) increased by 25% YOY in Jan, outgrowing the biggest streaming platforms in the UK & our linear commercial share was ahead of the pack📺

At last night’s #Broadcast TV Awards three Channel 4 shows took home awards! Huge congratulations to the cast, participants, and crews of #StateOfRage, #VirginIsland and #BigBoys 🎉

Channel 4 Ventures makes largest media-for-equity investment in Chip! To find out more click on the link in the comments 🤝

Channel 4 today announces the appointment of Sarah Dillistone to lead its in-house production business in a newly created position.  To find out more please click on the link in the comments.

Channel 4 leads young viewers into streaming future as fastest-growing major streamer among adults in 2025 🎉 From #Patience to #VirginIsland growth was driven by a slate of talkable, agenda-setting hits. channel4.com/press/news/cha…

To find out more, take a look at the press release here: everyonetv.co.uk/news/press-rel…

This milestone makes Freely the fastest‑growing TV platform in the UK in 2025, with its user base doubling since hitting half a million in September 👏

Freely has hit one million weekly users! Over Christmas, Freely — Everyone TV’s free live and on‑demand streaming platform backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5 — surpassed one million weekly users.

Channel 4 News has announced the appointment of Paul Morgan-Bentley as Head of Forensic Journalism.  Paul will oversee the team’s investigative journalism. channel4.com/news/channel-4…

Exciting to see @RadioTimes report today that Channel 4 enjoyed a festive bonanza this year. We recorded our biggest Christmas week for linear share since 2012 and on streaming, our viewer minutes were up 48% YOY for the Christmas Week! 🎉 radiotimes.com/tv/entertainme…

You can read the full release here: channel4.com/press/news/cha…

From The Office, Red Dwarf and QI XL to Spooks and MasterChef Australia, it’s even easier to enjoy your go-to shows and discover new favourites.

Big news for viewers 🎉 UKTV’s U service is now available on Channel 4 streaming, in time bringing thousands of hours of free, unmissable and bingeable British entertainment together with Channel 4’s acclaimed programming.

Channel 4 has appointed Alex Morris as the new Managing Director of its award-winning Leeds-based social-first division, 4Studio. We look forward to working with you from January! To find out more please click on the link in the comments.