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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.
What are you planning to watch….‘This, That.’ From today you will be able to see Freely’s new 30 second TV advert which spotlights an amazing line-up of shows scheduled across the PSBs this Autumn which demonstrates free-to-air TV is better than ever. This, That. comes hot on the heels of Freely recently celebrating its first year in market, with over half a million weekly users and an independent forecast to be the largest TV device platform in the UK within the next five years. Freely is a collaboration between BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, and allows UK audiences to stream live TV channels alongside on demand content for free via their smart TVs, removing the need for a dish or aerial. Check out the new advert below! Everyone TV | Freely, Freeview, Freesat
We’re delighted to announce the return of Mirror On The Industry. Now celebrating its sixth year, Channel 4’s acclaimed insight series is dedicated to exploring the state of play with representation in UK TV advertising. The latest report, created in partnership with research agency Tapestry, shines a spotlight on the positive strides made in inclusive advertising since 2019, while also providing an honest look at current perceptions of representation. Despite encouraging progress, the report reveals that some groups continue to face stagnation and are still subject to narrow portrayals. Unveiled today at a special event hosted by Channel 4 and ISBA, the research identifies three key areas of opportunity for our industry: - The transformative power of storytelling through ad formats - Finding the right balance between aspirational and relatable characters and storylines - Ensuring visibility for individuals who are rarely or never seen in TV advertising
🥇 A major milestone for Channel 4 and UK broadcasting Today, Channel 4 becomes the first public service broadcaster to launch exclusive streaming channels on Freely – the new live and on-demand platform backed by the UK’s leading PSBs. We’re introducing three brand new streaming channels, available only on Freely: 🍿 4Reality: The original home of the best reality TV, from Married at First Sight and Naked Attraction to First Dates and Made in Chelsea. 🏡 4Homes: Showcasing all things property, from Grand Designs and A Place in the Sun to Location, Location, Location. 🐶 4Life: Celebrating real lives, travel, food, and animals including Travel Man and The Dog House. This launch reinforces Channel 4’s commitment to market-leading innovation and accelerates our transformation into the world’s first public service streamer. With Freely, viewers can access over 50 live channels and more on-demand shows than any other UK streaming service – all subscription-free. As the UK continues to stream, we’re proud to lead the way in ensuring free, high-quality TV remains accessible to all.
