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TV films
From Financial Times. Posted July 19 2008, 3.00am
On Saturday, there's something playful and experimental about the scheduling of 2001 (More4 1.10pm), the time slot seeming to encourage devotees of Kubrick's... (more)

Watch promo for More4's Kubrick season
From Media Guardian. Posted July 3 2008, 9.50am
Promo, shot from the point of view of Stanley Kubrick, to promote a More4 season of the director's films. Made by Channel 4 Creative Services (more)

Mykura replaces Dale as head of More4
From The Stage. Posted June 9 2008, 1.40pm
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Channel 4: Mykura to take over as More4 head
From Media Guardian. Posted June 9 2008, 10.48am
Channel 4's head of documentaries, Hamish Mykura, is to take over from Peter Dale as head of More4. By Ben Dowell (more)

More4 launch chief quits Channel 4
From Digital Spy. Posted June 4 2008, 10.44am
More4 head Peter Dale is leaving Channel 4 after ten years to start his own production firm. (more)

Peter Dale quit More4 in 'frustration' at budget cuts
From Media Guardian. Posted June 4 2008, 10.35am
Peter Dale, the outgoing head of More4, has called for 'new thinking' in the TV industry as sources said he was 'frustrated' by budget cuts. By Leigh Holmwood (more)

Peter Dale: More4 chief steps down to launch production company
From Media Guardian. Posted June 3 2008, 5.13pm
Peter Dale, the head of Channel 4 digital channel More4, is to leave to set up an independent production company. By Leigh Holmwood (more)

E4 to be focus for US drama and comedy
From Digital Spy. Posted May 19 2008, 11.13am
Channel 4 is to focus its US drama and comedy purchases on E4. (more)

Preview: 'Crazy' Jay on 'The Inbetweeners'
From Digital Spy. Posted May 14 2008, 8.56am
Digital Spy previews the fourth episode of E4's The Inbetweeners. (more)

Sony TV India sells 32% stake to MCorp?
From Biz Asia. Posted May 13 2008, 9.46pm
Industry reports have suggested that Sony Entertainment Television Asia in India (Multi Screen Media) is close to selling a 32% stake to Indian businessman Bhupendra Kumar Modi's MCorp. Global for $320 million. Online portal Exchange4Media, reported that MCorp. Global - whose interests include Spice Telecom and planned forays in entertainment - has bought out the 32% stake in MSM held by five SET India founding promoters including Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff and Mumbai-based home video company Shemaroo Entertainment MD Raman Maroo who were looking to offload their shareholding timed with a probable IPO by SET. While SET has still not gone public, observers feel that MCorp's buyout could be the exit route the promoters were looking for. Reportedly, following MCorp's acquisition, SET India's shareholding would now see parent Sony Corp. continue to own 60% along with U.S.-based Capital International owning 8%, with the balance 32% owned by MCorp. Global. Sony Entertainment Television Asia refused to comment. Related link: SET India rebranded Multi Screen Media (more)

E4 and More4 go free to air on satellite
From Digital Spy. Posted May 6 2008, 11.07am
E4 and More4 begin in the clear digital satellite transmissions. (more)

Average start for new E4 comedy
From Digital Spy. Posted May 2 2008, 6.01pm
Teen comedy The Inbetweeners gets off to a reasonably strong start on E4. (more)

In Video: 'The Inbetweeners' preview
From Digital Spy. Posted April 29 2008, 5.22pm
DS takes a look at new E4 comedy The Inbetweeners. (more)

'Skins' finale draws 740,000 for E4
From Digital Spy. Posted April 15 2008, 3.13pm
The final episode of the second series of Skins drew 740,000 viewers, audience figures show. (more)

Multichannel TV ratings - April 14: Skins finishes with 740,000 viewers
From Media Guardian. Posted April 15 2008, 1.05pm
Teen drama Skins finished its second run with almost 750,000 viewers on E4. By John Plunkett (more)

Brooker to write horror series for E4
From Digital Spy. Posted April 14 2008, 10.39am
Charlie Brooker is to make a horror series for E4. (more)

Charlie Brooker to pen horror series for E4
From Media Guardian. Posted April 14 2008, 5.51am
E4 has commissioned Guardian columnist Charlie Brooker to write the channel's first scripted horror series. By Ben Dowell (more)

Channel 4 shifts Brothers and Sisters to E4
From Media Guardian. Posted March 27 2008, 4.37pm
The second series of Channel 4's US drama is to be shunted to E4 following disappointing ratings for its first run. By Leigh Holmwood (more)

E4 announces new teen sitcom
From Digital Spy. Posted March 20 2008, 5.02pm
A show about four suburban teenagers will be E4's first original UK sitcom. (more)

'Skins' return pulls more than 'Pulling'
From Digital Spy. Posted February 12 2008, 2.57pm
The return of Skins draws E4 into the terrestrial league with 884,000 viewers, figures show. (more)

Skins rolls up with 884,000 viewers
From Media Guardian. Posted February 12 2008, 11.50am
The second series of E4's much-publicised teen drama Skins launched with 884,000 viewers. By Leigh Holmwood (more)

E4 picks up US 'Big Brother'
From Digital Spy. Posted February 6 2008, 12.18pm
Big Brother USA is returning to E4 after an absence of five years. (more)

'Skins' to play out online first
From Digital Spy. Posted January 30 2008, 1.03pm
E4 will make Skins available on its website before its linear TV channel. (more)

Ross Kemp beats 'Celebrity Hijack'
From Digital Spy. Posted January 29 2008, 4.25pm
Sky One trumps E4's Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack finale with Ross Kemp in Afghanistan. (more)

Reaper's debut is far from grim
From Media Guardian. Posted January 24 2008, 12.26pm
E4's new US slacker sitcom Reaper pulled in 444,000 viewers. By Tara Conlan (more)

Channel 4 aims to maximise Skins success
From Media Guardian. Posted January 11 2008, 2.48pm
Channel 4 will screen the second series of E4's hit teen drama Skins in the same week as the digital service in a bid to capitalise on its success. By Leigh Holmwood (more)

Celebrity Hijack hoists E4 ratings
From Media Guardian. Posted January 7 2008, 4.04pm
It may have its critics, but E4's new take on Big Brother has done wonders for the digital channel's ratings. By Leigh Holmwood (more)

Ad chief questions CBB move to E4
From Digital Spy. Posted December 28 2007, 10.35am
A senior advertising buyer questions Channel 4's decision to move Celebrity Big Brother to E4. (more)

Big Brother House is Redesigned - Picture Special
From Merry Media. Posted December 21 2007, 6.38pm
Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack starts on E4 on Thursday January 3rd at 9pm. The series will be presented by Dermot O'Leary and the house will have a graffiti-style look to it. Read on for pictures of the redesigned house. . (more)

E4 idents launch tonight
From Media Guardian. Posted December 10 2007, 12.56pm
Channel 4 is refreshing the on-screen identity of digital youth channel E4 ahead of its winter 2008 season of programming including Big Brother Celebrity Hijack. By Mark Sweney (more)

E4 refreshes its branding
From Media Guardian. Posted December 10 2007, 12.56pm
Channel 4 is refreshing the on-screen identity of digital youth channel E4 ahead of its winter 2008 season of programming including Big Brother Celebrity Hijack. By Mark Sweney (more)

Lucy Mangan: Wouldn't it be fun to own a zoo? That's what Ben thought. So he bought one, just like that
From Media Guardian. Posted November 22 2007, 12.47am
Lucy Mangan on Ben's Zoo (BBC2), Coronation Street (ITV1) and Ugly Betty (E4) (more)

Hollywood writers' strike begins to hit UK programming
From Media Guardian. Posted November 6 2007, 12.12pm
More4's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart will become the first UK casualty of the Hollywood writers' strike. By John Plunkett. (more)

My Job
From Press Gazette. Posted October 24 2007, 12.00am
Katie Brown Producer/director, More4 News (more)

More4 team ordeal as gang seizes film
From Press Gazette. Posted October 4 2007, 12.00am
??A More4 reporting team had its footage confiscated by a Romanian gang while investigating the use of stolen UK money in Romania. (more)

Dale wants less drama on More4
From Digital Spy. Posted August 25 2007, 12.48pm
More4 head Peter Dale will take away money from original dramas to combat proposed budget cuts. (more)

Jimi Mistry joins cast of E4's new teen drama
From Digital Spy. Posted August 5 2007, 7.38pm
East Is East's Jimi Mistry is to play a music teacher in a new Fame-style drama for E4. (more)

Duncan: Time shift a 'logical strategic move'
From Digital Spy. Posted August 3 2007, 10.29am
Though Film4 +1 is to be removed from digital terrestrial television, while some Virgin Media customers will lose More4 +1. (more)

Unspectacular start for 'Studio 60'
From Digital Spy. Posted July 28 2007, 12.28pm
New Matt Perry drama Studio 60 makes a slow start in the ratings for More4. (more)

STAR's Rath leaves to join Tag Media
From Biz Asia. Posted July 26 2007, 9.15am
Shankar Rath, a 15-year-old veteran in the television industry, has joined Tag Media Network as Head of Operations. Prior to his new assignment, he was Operations Manager with STAR Network, where he had helped STAR successfully launch the Tata Sky interactive service, the first ever interactive television services in the country, among other things. Rath’s experience in television production ranges from long format shows to promos and commercials. He has also designed and built large production, post-production and transmission facilities for STAR TV, including shoot floors, multiple editing suites, graphics stations, sound studios, and playout facilities, among others. Bunty Peerbhoy, investor and partner at Tag Media Network, and Chairman of MAA Holdings, said, "Shankar brings with him the invaluable knowledge and experience of broadcasting and technology application, both so critical for Tag Media. We are very excited about the value additions he will provide to Tag." P R Satheesh, COO, Tag Media, said, "Shankar comes with a phenomenal record of having spent over a decade at STAR. He brings with him the varied exposure that will enable Tag achieve its goals." Article from Exchange4Media (more)

ZEEL Q1 results show impressive figures
From Biz Asia. Posted July 18 2007, 9.13am
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has reported its first quarter consolidated revenues of Rs 3,916 million, representing a 35 per cent growth over the corresponding period in the previous fiscal. The consolidated operating profit stood at Rs 1,197 million. These are higher by 81 per cent as compared to the corresponding quarter last fiscal. Operating profit margin rose by 30.6 per cent from 23 per cent, as compared to the corresponding quarter last fiscal. Profit before tax for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was Rs 1,225 million, while net profit was Rs 813 million, recording a growth of 51 per cent over the corresponding period last year. The company registered advertisement revenue of Rs 2,044 million for the first quarter ended June 30, 2007, an increase of 47 per cent as compared to the corresponding period last fiscal. The average channel share of the flagship channel increased to 25 per cent within the general entertainment genre, which increased by 10 per cent from the previous quarter. Subhash Chandra, Chairman, ZEEL, said, "We are pleased that operating margins have improved to 30.6 per cent, compared to the 23 per cent in the first quarter last fiscal. Most of us are aware of the exciting opportunities ahead of us in the television content business. We are making the right investments in capturing a larger mind share of the viewers, both nationally and globally. With rapid transformation in the Indian media scenario through digitisation, the coming years hold a lot of promise and we are confident of delivering long term shareholder value." Punit Goenka, Director, ZEEL, said, "We continued to gain market share in the general entertainment genre. ZEE TV has maintained its ratings across time bands and has averaged 234 gross rating points during the quarter, and an average channel share of 25 per cent within the general entertainment category, up from 23 per cent during the previous quarter.” He further stated that during the quarter, ZEE TV had come closest ever to the genre leader in the last seven years. Goenka explained that STAR Plus’ 'KBC-3', which went off-air in mid-April, helped both 'Kasamh Se' and 'Saat Phere' to regain their respective leadership positions. 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007' continues to be the leader despite many shows based on a similar theme. Elaborating on the performance, Pradeep Guha, CEO, ZEEL, said, "Our team has done well, both in gaining viewership share and in monetising that effectively. We are pleased with the good start to the fiscal year. On the international business front, we continued to do well, though rising strength of rupee has impacted our revenues." Guha further said that in terms of sports, his company had got out of the cricket contract, and that it is looking forward to build franchise in football. He said that the channel would showcase cricket from the Indian Cricket League. The sports genre for the flagship company saw Ten Sports as a clear winner as it registered a 51 per cent viewership share. ZEE Sports and Ten Sports will now look forward to a strong second quarter with a variety of joint ventures. They will increase their joint impact on the market, particularly in August, as both channels will share a new line-up of football rights, including deals with various football clubs. Article from Exchange4Media (more)

Making the switch from the warzone to the studio
From Press Gazette. Posted July 11 2007, 12.00am
She’s interviewed AK47-wielding warlords, but the new presenter of More4 News says anchoring a live bulletin from the relative comfort of a studio has been just as scary (more)

E4 Radio to be first new network
From BBC News. Posted July 6 2007, 5.03pm
Channel 4 is to launch a spin-off from its E4 television channel as the first of its new UK digital radio stations. A consortium led by Channel 4 has won the right to broadcast 10 national radio stations, Ofcom announces. (more)

E4 Radio to go on air in July 2008
From Media Guardian. Posted July 6 2007, 1.00am
12.30pm: Youth and entertainment station E4 Radio will be the first of Channel 4's three digital radio services to hit the airwaves. By Ben Dowell. (more)

More4 to screen Oscar winner's Klaus Barbie film
From Media Guardian. Posted July 3 2007, 1.00am
8am: More 4 will screen Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald's next documentary film - a profile of Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie. By Ben Dowell. (more)

Channel 4 25th birthday season planned for More4
From Media Guardian. Posted June 27 2007, 1.00am
8am: Digital network More4 is to mark Channel 4's 25th birthday with a month of programming in the autumn. By Ben Dowell. (more)

Laverne lined up as MGEITF awards host
From Digital Spy. Posted June 18 2007, 12.48pm
UKTV Gold, Sky One, BBC Three, BBC Four, MORE4 and ITV2 form the non-terrestrial shortlist for the event's Channel of the Year Awards. (more)

Disney and Yash Raj Films ink animation deal
From Biz Asia. Posted June 13 2007, 8.59am
In an attempt to create a series of exclusive computer animated feature films, Yash Raj Films (YRF) Studios and Walt Disney have teamed up together to produce a series of exclusive computer animated feature films. It is for the first time that Yash Chopra, Chairman, Yash Raj Films and Dick Cook, Chairman, Walt Disney Studios are coming together for a venture. On the eve of this occasion, Yash Chopra, Chairman, YRF, said, "Yash Raj Films and Yash Raj Films Studios have been at the forefront in live-action feature films for almost four decades. Together with my son Aditya, we have created our own space with the efforts of a wonderful team - both creative and business - and have had the opportunity of producing films that we believe in; films that entertain a large population, as well as the Indian diaspora." Chopra believes that the tie-up is not just the coming together of two organisations, but it is also the teaming up of two individuals with similar culture and traditions. Dick Cook, Chairman, Walt Disney Studios, said, "We are thrilled and honoured to be working with Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra and their talented teams at YRF Studios in the Indian language that are culturally relevant for the avid movie-going audiences in India and around the world." Cook added that animation is a new and rapidly expanding area in India, and this collaboration will bring the very best in story-telling and cutting edge technology together. Both companies will be equal partners in the venture and will contribute creative, technical and financial support to the project. Aditya Chopra would be the creative head of the alliance. ‘Roadside Romeo’, a film set to release in 2008, will be the first film to be co-produced by this alliance. It will be produced by Aditya Chopra, and written and directed by Jugal Hansraj. Article from Exchange4Media Related link: Yash Raj Films to launch TV channel (more)

Chris Moyles to host E4 show
From Radio Today. Posted May 24 2007, 12.18pm
BBC Radio 1 Breakfast presenter Chris Moyles is getting ready to host the first week of Big Brother's Big Mouth. The show will see a series of guest presenters, some of which may be invited back depending on their performance. He will co-host the show with Bob Geldof's daughter Peaches. (more)

Kylie Morris takes over at More4 News
From Press Gazette. Posted May 9 2007, 12.35pm
Kylie Morris will take over from Sarah Smith as presenter of More4 News when Smith moves to Washington for Channel 4 News. (more)

E4 boss Cohen to be BBC3 controller
From The Stage. Posted April 10 2007, 3.45pm
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Channel 4's Cohen to head up BBC Three
From Digital Spy. Posted April 10 2007, 9.55am
Head of factual entertainment and E4 Danny Cohen will fill the role vacated by Julian Bellamy in March. (more)

Danny Cohen to head BBC3
From Media Guardian. Posted April 10 2007, 1.00am
The BBC has confirmed that E4 head Danny Cohen will take over as BBC3 controller. By Leigh Holmwood. (more)

New Kudos Drama for E4
From Merry Media. Posted March 22 2007, 11.01am
E4 has commissioned a new six part drama series from Kudos Film and Television, continuing the channel’s investment in originated drama series, following the recent success of teen hit Skins.. (more)

Danny Cohen is favourite to be BBC3 controller
From Media Guardian. Posted March 8 2007, 12.00am
E4 head Danny Cohen has emerged as the favourite to succeed Julian Bellamy as BBC3 controller. By Leigh Holmwood. (more)

More4 to show Pinter double bill
From The Stage. Posted February 10 2007, 4.27pm
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ZEE poaches STAR exec. for new channel
From Biz Asia. Posted February 5 2007, 9.21am
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) has begun making appointments for its forthcoming general entertainment channel – ZEE Next. Even as channel officials refused to divulge much yet, it is reliably learnt that a recent appointment made in ZEE Next's sales division is that of Anurag Bedi, who was hitherto looking after the South and West operations of STAR Plus and STAR One. Bedi has been roped in as Deputy Vice-President, Sales. At ZEE he comes in to head ZEE Music and ETC music channels. However, he is expected to move to the soon-to-be-launched general entertainment channel from ZEE. Joy Chakraborthy, EVP, Sales, ZEEL has confirmed Bedi's appointment. He said, "Anurag will prove to be a great asset to the organisation. I have worked with him earlier and am looking forward to the value addition that he would make to the ZEEL ad sales function." While Chakraborty said that Bedi had come in for the music channels, he didn't offer any comments on whether or not Bedi would be taking charge of ZEE Next. Article from Exchange4Media Related link: ZEE India to launch new entertainment channel (more)

TAM data shows "encouraging start" for KBC 3
From Biz Asia. Posted February 2 2007, 8.56am
After two weeks of being on air, the results by audience measuring body (India)-TAM are out and has shown a decent start to the Shah Rukh Khan hosted 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. It must be noted that a direct comparison to the numbers last year would not be correct as TAM has expanded markets beginning January 2007. Looking at numbers now, the 21:00 - 22:00 day-part from Monday to Thursday has grown for Hindi general entertainment channels (GEC). From a share of 45 per cent in week 3 (one week prior to KBC launch), the share in week 4 was 57.95 per cent. In the three Hindi metros, the number has grown from 32.11 per cent to 48.41 per cent. For STAR Plus, the relative share of the channel was 37.7 in week 3 for HSM and this has increased to 60 per cent in the KBC week. In the three metros, the jump is from 33.7 per cent to 62.7 per cent. In the HSM, KBC-SRK opened at a TRP of 12.33 on 22nd January 2007. It came down to 10.44 on the second day and further down to 7.36 in episode three, but the final episode of the week picked up again to throw up a TRP of 9.24. Looking at the Hindi metros now, the opening TRP was 11.26, which moved to 9.1, 6.03 and then to 7.65 on the final day of the week. However, KBC has done some good to STAR Plus. The week it aired KBC saw an increase in its relative channel share to 55.9 per cent, from 37.7 per cent in the previous week among general entertainment channels. This was mainly at the cost of ZEE’s viewership, which in Week 3 of 2007 was at par with STAR Plus, with a channel share of 37.6 per cent, but could only manage a 21.5 per cent share in Week 4, 2007. Extracts from Exchange4Media & AgencyFAQs Related link: KBC 3 opens well but fails to break record (more)

Multichannel TV ratings: January 25
From Media Guardian. Posted January 26 2007, 12.00am
Multichannel overnights: E4 teen drama Skins launched with 1.4 million viewers. By Jason Deans. (more)

Channel 4 sketches out Blair drama
From Media Guardian. Posted December 15 2006, 12.00am
8am: Channel 4 has commissioned six political cartoonists to give their own take on a More4 drama about Tony Blair. By Ben Dowell. (more)

Big stars lined up as Celebrity Big Brother returns
From Brand Republic. Posted December 7 2006, 11.12am
LONDON - 'Celebrity Big Brother' is to return to Channel 4 and E4 in the New Year for a fifth series and although the identity of the new housemates is a secret until launch night there has been speculation that housemates could include Whitney Houston and Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding. (more)

Smith moves to 'Channel 4 News'
From Digital Spy. Posted December 1 2006, 3.01pm
More4 presenter Sarah Smith is to take up the post of Washington correspondent for Channel 4 News. (more)

More4 news anchor Sarah Smith returns to reporting with Channel 4
From Media Guardian. Posted November 30 2006, 12.00am
4.30pm: Sarah Smith moves to US with Channel 4. By Jason Deans. (more)

E4 offers viewers chance to be part of 'Skins'
From Digital Spy. Posted November 29 2006, 3.34pm
E4 launches a new competitions that gives entrants the chance to contribute to new show Skins. (more)

C4 takes Big Brother auditions online as E4.com revived
From Brand Republic. Posted November 23 2006, 11.11am
LONDON - Channel 4 is cashing in on the popularity of YouTube and MySpace by launching its own social networking website, giving users the opportunity to audition online for the next series of 'Big Brother' online. (more)

Blunkett to discuss his private life on television
From Media Guardian. Posted November 23 2006, 12.00am
8am: David Blunkett is to bare his soul in public in a new series on More4. By Ben Dowell. (more)

Channel 4's E4 to make film about teenage life
From Media Guardian. Posted October 20 2006, 1.00am
8am: Teenage life is to go under the microscope in a new series for E4. By Leigh Holmwood. (more)

Russell Brand Interviews Jonathan Ross
From Merry Media. Posted September 25 2006, 1.08am
Jonathan Ross will make a guest appearance on Russell Brand's Got Issues next Tuesday night at 10.30pm on E4.. (more)

TV ratings: September 12 - multichannel
From Media Guardian. Posted September 13 2006, 1.00am
TV overnights: Russell Brand's Got Issues launched on E4 with fewer viewers than Highlander on ITV4. By Jason Deans. (more)

UK?s first Mobile TV service launches on 1 October
From Media Network Weblog. Posted September 8 2006, 12.19pm
Virgin Mobile launches the first broadcast mobile TV service in the UK on 1 October 2006. BBC ONE (London version), ITV1, Channel 4 and E4 will comprise the initial channel line-up. Channel 4 will intially broadcast Channel 4 Short Cuts, its made-for-mobile TV channel. The service, which is provided by BT’s wholesale mobile broadcast entertainment service, BT Movio, [...] (more)

Colgate runs 'smile to win' interactive promotion with C4
From Brand Republic. Posted September 7 2006, 11.09am
LONDON - Colgate is using a combination of mobile interaction and red button ads on Channel 4 and E4 to engage with people during its Colgate Oral Health Month. (more)

New Channel 4 Breakfast Show
From Merry Media. Posted July 21 2006, 2.09pm
A new breakfast programme has been commissioned by Channel 4 and will start broadcasting when the current series of Big Brother ends. 'Freshly Squeezed' will broadcast for 39 weeks between 7am and 7.30am and will be based on the E4 Music Zone. Live celebrity interviews and performances by artists will be featured in each episode. Rick Edwards, Sarah Hendy and George Lamb will host the programme on Channel 4.. (more)

Lost in Translation on New Free FilmFour
From Merry Media. Posted July 4 2006, 2.03pm
Channel 4's movie channel FilmFour will relaunch as a free television service on July 23rd as Film4 and will be the UK's largest free film channel available to 18 million homes. On te 23rd July it will premiere the award winning movie Lost in Translation, which stars Bill Murray and Scarlet Johanssen. Channel 4 made a similar move with E4 which worked out in their favour as it shows an increase in viewing figures.. (more)

More4's Russian great bear ad bloody but not bowed
From Brand Republic. Posted June 21 2006, 8.06am
LONDON - An ad campaign for Channel 4 digital channel More4's 'State of Russia' season, which featured a picture of a bear lying in the snow surrounded by traps, one of which was covered in blood, picked up 32 complaints and was described as shocking, offensive, and gratuitously violent. (more)

Big Brother v Laurel and Hardy for channel of the year
From Media Guardian. Posted June 6 2006, 3.54pm
3pm: Big Brother will do battle with Laurel and Hardy at this year's MediaGuardian Edinburgh TV Festival after E4 and BBC4 were nominated for the channel of the year award. By John Plunkett. (more)

More4 adult advert ruled too explicit
From Digital Spy. Posted May 17 2006, 12.35pm
An explicit trailer featuring two semi-naked women to advertise More4 broke TV rules, says Ofcom. (more)

In praise of ... digital television
From Media Guardian. Posted May 1 2006, 12.58am
Leader: Perhaps the best reason to be grateful to More4 is for its invigorating effect on the four-year-old BBC4. (more)

Boy band gender swap reality TV show to air on E4
From Brand Republic. Posted March 2 2006, 11.03am
LONDON - In possibly the most bizarre reality TV format to date, E4 has commissioned a show that follows four former boy band members as they spend four weeks trying to convince the public they are female. (more)

E4 stunt programme runs first promotion on Virgin breakfast show
From Brand Republic. Posted January 27 2006, 8.01am
LONDON - E4's stunt programme 'Death Wish Live!' has teamed up with Virgin Radio to offer Christian O'Connell's breakfast listeners the chance to travel to places such as Australia and try out various stunts for themselves. (more)