Challenging perceptions “It honestly changed my life, I have totally overhauled my diet after watching this show, I have cut out almost all UPFs.” Joe Wicks: Licensed to Kill viewer The eye-opening documentary raises awareness of the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – challenging perceptions of healthy eating, and highlighting the lack of regulation surrounding UPFs. Channel 4 viewers were shocked by the ingredients allowed in many everyday foods, and after watching the programme were motivated to check the ingredient labels and question health claims on packaging: ⚠️ 9 in 10 think the government needs to do more to regulate the amount of additives and harmful ingredients in food. 🔍 7 in 10 said they will check the ingredient labels of food more often as a result of watching. 🙌 7 in 10 have reconsidered how many ultra-processed foods they / their family consume as a result of watching the programme. Read the research highlights in the comments 👇 #AltogetherDifferent
Wooo!! One million people subscribed to Channel 4.0 anarchy – proof that bold, unfiltered, and brilliantly chaotic storytelling connects with younger viewers. From Harry Pinero’s Worst In Class to Campus Clash, join the chaos on the Channel 4.0 YouTube channel 🎉
This year’s Diversity in Advertising Award winner is…. 🎉Tesco 🎉 Entered by BBH London and EssenceMediacom UK, the campaign which answered the brief, Inclusive by Design, is looking to change the way we produce recipes, so the kitchen is a place everyone feels welcome. By repeating this Diversity in Advertising Award brief, Channel 4 is hoping to encourage more brands to innovate in the craft of advertising, to make it possible for all consumers to fully engage with brands.
October was another record-breaking month for Channel 4! We were once again the fastest growing of the leading commercial streamers, retaining the top spot for a second month running while achieving an all-time high for youth streaming. October saw: ✅ 8.6 billion viewing minutes – our highest ever ✅ 222 million views – first time we’ve passed the 200m mark ✅ 59% of 16-34 viewing via streaming – an all-time high Our Altogether Different line-up of content - including The Great British Bake Off, Married At First Sight UK, Educating Yorkshire, 24 Hours in Police Custody, Taskmaster, Hunted and Hollyoaks – continues to prove a hit with viewers 👏.
September was a record-breaking month for Channel 4 on streaming 🎉. We were the fastest-growing major streamer, up 36% year on year, and driving more than 6 billion viewing minutes from our Altogether Different line up of shows. And we’re not stopping in October… ✨ This Tuesday, we posted our best-ever day on record for streaming views - 7.7 million - via our app for small and big screens. ✨ We’re also the biggest streamer among commercial broadcasters for 16-34 viewing this month, with 460 million viewer minutes. Our success on linear also continues, with The Great British Bake Off ranking as the number one title across commercial TV in 2025 among 1634 audiences in September, and Educating Yorkshire winning its linear slot for youngs for five weeks in a row.
We’re proud to announce a ground-breaking deal with UKTV that will bring the U service to Channel 4 streaming from January 2026. This multi-year carriage agreement marks the first time Channel 4 streaming will carry a third-party service - offering viewers thousands more hours of free, bingeable British content. From smash-hit originals like Outrageous and Big Zuu’s Big Eats to BBC classics and premium acquisitions, this deal expands our Altogether Different offering and further accelerates our Fast Forward strategy to become a public service streamer. Take a look at what our Interim CEO Jonathan Allan and UKTV CEO Marcus Arthur have to say below, or read more about the deal at the link in the comments.
School’s back in session—and we’re excited to announce that Channel 4 Sales is teaming up with the Department for Education (DfE) for the fourth time this year! 🎉 Make sure to check out the fresh branded entertainment series now available on Channel 4’s YouTube and a new contextual TVC campaign to champion DfE’s ‘Get into Teaching’ initiative—perfectly timed with the hugely popular return of Educating Yorkshire. “It has been fantastic to work with DfE once more, and with Educating Yorkshire revealing the unvarnished highs and lows of life in a 21st Century secondary school, it just made sense to create creative ads and social content that allows audiences even more insight into the world of teaching.” - Emma Hopkins, Creative Solutions Leader, Channel 4 Click here to check out the long-form YouTube episode: https://lnkd.in/eqaUEvpA
Essential and impactful public service broadcasting 1 in 3 viewers of Groomed: A National Scandal said it motivated them to talk to others about the issues raised. This landmark documentary shares the unflinching accounts of five young women who survived sexual abuse at the hands of grooming gangs across the UK. It’s essential viewing that raises awareness, sparks conversations, and pushes for change. As a publicly owned public service broadcaster, Channel 4 is committed to giving a voice to the underrepresented – and, at our most impactful, our content can be a catalyst for social change. “Victims of these sickening crimes [...] will tell their stories, and I hope we will all watch it.” Baroness Hazarika addressing the House of Lords (30 April 2025) Read the research highlights in the comments 👇
🎉Record breaker! This week Channel 4 hit its biggest-ever day on streaming – 6.9 million views powered by everything from MAFS UK and Bake Off to Educating Yorkshire and our investigation into the disappearance of Jay Slater. A huge milestone driven by an Altogether Different mix of genres and audiences. 👉 There’s plenty more to watch on Channel 4… dive in! https://www.channel4.com/
Last night, the winners of the Channel 4 Writing for TV Awards 2025 were revealed at an event held in Newcastle with New Writing North🎉 . The awards help emerging television writers in the North of England to propel their careers - through a long-term placement with a leading production company, a cash bursary and mentoring - funded by 4Skills. Congratulations to the four winners: ✨ Jack Hartley who will have a placement with Warp Films ✨ Chanse Campbell who will have a placement with Rope Ladder Fiction ✨ Cai Odu who will have a placement with FilmNation Entertainment ✨ Tania Ferreyra who will have a placement with Bonafide Films Ltd You can read more at the press release linked in the comments.
