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Channel 4 documentary explores modern masculinity with actor Danny Dyer

WEBWIRE – Thursday, March 14, 2024 Renowned British actor Danny Dyer, celebrated for his iconic manly roles, is set to step out of his tough guy persona and embark on an insightful journey into the heart of modern British masculinity in a ground-breaking new two-part documentary series for Channel 4. Produced by Whitworth Media,Danny Dyer: How To Be A Manfollows Danny as he delves into the evolving landscape of masculinity. At a time whensome believe traditionalmasculinity has been labelled toxic Danny will ask men across Britain what they think it means to be a man in our society, and what ... Read more

Channel 4 announces Hollyoaks’ schedule refresh as flagship soap prepares for blockbuster 30th anniversary year

WEBWIRE – Thursday, February 29, 2024 From September 2024 Hollyoaks will move to a drop pattern built around evolving viewing habits with three new episodes each week on Streaming, E4 and YouTube The data-led move is part of Channel 4s Fast Forward strategy to accelerate its transformation to be a digital-first public service streamer and builds on the success of Hollyoaks transition to the UKs first genuinely digital soap The shows offering to be supercharged by appointment of new Executive Producer, Hannah Cheers Hollyoaks 30th year to be one of renewal with a reaffirmed commitment from Channel 4 and more ... Read more

Channel 4 shares plans to become digital-first public service streamer by 2030

WEBWIRE – Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Channel 4 today unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy to reshape the organisation and accelerate its transformation into an agile, genuinely digital-first public service streamer by 2030. The strategy called Fast Forward will ensure Channel 4 embraces the generational shift that is taking place in TV viewing, to elevate its impact across the UK and stand out in a world of global entertainment conglomerates and social media giants. Fast Forward is designed to get Channel 4 into the right shape for the 2030s and protect its long-term sustainability: focusing investment in distinctive, streaming-friendly British content ... Read more

Channel 4 app launches on Sky Q bringing additional content to customers and optimum viewing experience

WEBWIRE – Wednesday, December 13, 2023 The Channel 4 app launches on Sky Q today, bringing its full range of streaming content and functionality to millions more TV viewers and completing its availability across Skys TV platforms. The Channel 4 app, Britains biggest free streaming service, will allow viewers to seamlessly access its streaming content, complementing Sky Qs existing Channel 4 on-demand offering alongside the hundreds of apps and channels available to customers. Across the new Channel 4 app and Sky Qs existing Channel 4 on-demand offering, Sky viewers will be able to choose from thousands of hours of content ... Read more

HBO And Channel 4 Series GET MILLIE BLACK Casts Tamara Lawrance In Title Role, Tanya Hamilton To Direct

Gershwyn Eustache Jnr And Chyna MacQueen Also Star, Production Begins This Week In Jamaica WEBWIRE – Saturday, May 7, 2022 HBO and Channel 4 co-production of the six-episode drama limited series, GET MILLIE BLACK, has cast Tamara Lawrance to star in the title role, with Tanya Hamilton to direct. Joe Dempsie, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr And Chyna McQueen also star.  Production begins May 2nd in Jamaica, with additional shooting in London to come. Logline: Ex Scotland Yard detective Millie-Jean Black returns to Kingston to work missing persons; soon finding herself on a quest to save a sister who won’t be saved, ... Read more