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'The plans are really scary' - Irish comedian voices concerns over plans to privatise Channel 4

Irish comedian and actress Aisling Bea has said it is “really important” to fight plans to privatise Channel 4. The UK Government recently confirmed the broadcaster, which has been publicly owned since it was founded in 1982, will be sold off. Stars ...

09 May 2022 at 15:33

First Dates’ Merlin Griffiths thanks NHS for ‘saving my life’ after tumour op

First Dates barman Merlin Griffiths has thanked the NHS for “literally saving my life” following surgery to remove a tumour. The 46-year-old Channel 4 star announced in September that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer. View this post on ...

21 Apr 2022 at 11:25

Tory MPs divided over Channel 4 privatisation as plans could face revolt

Divisions in the Conservative Party over the privatisation of Channel 4 are bursting into the open, with the plans likely to face a bumpy ride in Parliament. Tory MP and Father of the House Sir Peter Bottomley told the PA news agency the ...

06 Apr 2022 at 15:55

Jeremy Vine forced off air after ITN power fails

Jeremy Vine has been forced off air on Channel 5 after a “significant” power shortage at ITN Productions. The daily talk show was replaced with re-runs of Million Pound Home after power and the back-up generator reportedly failed early ...

04 Apr 2022 at 11:55

Football

Channel 4 wins rights to England’s European qualifiers and Nations League games

England’s matches in the Nations League this year and their qualifiers for Euro 2024 next year will be on free-to-air television after Channel 4 secured the broadcast rights. The deal means all six matches to be played by Gareth ...

29 Apr 2022 at 11:55

Entertainment

Channel 4’s presenting line-up for Crufts announced

TV presenter and disability campaigner Sophie Morgan has been announced as part of the presenting line-up for Crufts. The event, the largest international dog show in the world, is held annually in Birmingham at the National ...

25 Feb 2022 at 15:55

Inquiry finds no evidence Channel 4 reality show used paid actors

Channel 4 has said no evidence has been found to support Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries’ claim that its programme Tower Block Of Commons used paid actors, following an investigation and internal review. During a Digital, ...

15 Jul 2022 at 13:00

Scotland loses no matter who ends up Prime Minister, says SNP’s Ian Blackford

The SNP’s Westminster leader said Scotland loses “no matter who ends up Prime Minister” following the first television debate of the Conservative leadership election on Friday evening. Ian Blackford said the debate showed ...

15 Jul 2022 at 23:07

Channel 4 boss ‘has seen no evidence’ that reality show used paid actors

Channel 4 boss Alex Mahon said she has seen “no evidence” to indicate four-part documentary Tower Block Of Commons used paid actors, following accusations from Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries. Ms Dorries spoke during a ...

12 Jul 2022 at 14:38

Entertainment

Channel 4 announces Kevin Spacey documentary amid actor’s ongoing legal battles

Channel 4 has announced a new documentary series examining the allegations of sexual abuse made against US actor Kevin Spacey. Spacey Unmasked will follow the career of the former Hollywood A-lister who currently faces ...

27 Jun 2022 at 21:22

Rishi Sunak vows to proceed with Channel 4 privatisation if he becomes PM

Rishi Sunak will proceed with the sale of Channel 4 if he succeeds Boris Johnson as prime minister – saying privatisation would help the broadcaster compete with streaming giants. The former chancellor is locked in a ...

22 Jul 2022 at 13:28

News

Channel 4 wins channel of the year at Edinburgh as privatisation threat looms

Channel 4 has won the channel of the year gong at the Edinburgh TV Awards as it faces an uncertain future amid the threat of privatisation. The Government announced plans earlier this year to take the broadcaster ...

25 Aug 2022 at 18:48

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