Channel 4
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Since 1982, Channel 4 has been investing in cult sitcoms and cutting edge comedy projects. As a result, it has broadcast many of the darker and more controversial comedies in our database, programmes like Nathan Barley and Brass Eye. Over the years C4 has created a number of hit sitcoms - these include Father Ted, Spaced, Black Books, Peep Show, The IT Crowd and Green Wing. However, C4 has also done 'mainstream' with shows like 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Balls Of Steel and Star Stories in its catalogue.
On Channel 4 today
The Last Leg
Series 11, Episode 10
For the second week, as well as examining the biggest and most entertaining stories of the week with their upbeat, honest, and award-winning brand of satirical comedy, Adam, Alex and Josh bring viewers up to date with the World Para Athletics Championships. In this show, Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds joins double Paralympic gold medallists Jonnie Peacock, Hannah Cockroft and Liam Malone live in the studio, alongside many more Paralympic heroes.
Original programming
According to our database Channel 4 has premiered 553 original British comedy programmes.
Current formats
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Recent news
No Offence gets third series
Thursday 6th July
Female-led police comedy drama No Offence has been recommissioned by Channel 4 for a third series.
Channel 4 orders new mental illness comedy drama, Pure
Thursday 6th July
Channel 4 has commissioned a new comedy drama based on Rose Bretécher's memoir of moving to London, beset by an undiagnosed extreme case of OCD.
Channel 4 cancels Host The Week after first episode
Tuesday 27th June
Channel 4 has axed improvised comedy format Host The Week after a single episode. The second episode, due to feature Jack Whitehall, will not be filmed.
Channel 4 signs up Miranda Hart
Thursday 22nd June
Miranda Hart is to make a studio entertainment show for Channel 4.
Channel 4 picks up Harry Hill format The Remote Controller
Thursday 22nd June
Channel 4 has picked up The Remote Controller, a comedy format devised by Harry Hill. The pilot will star Hill, with Alan Carr as the presenter.
Alan Carr to present new show I Don't Like Mondays
Thursday 22nd June
Alan Carr is to present I Don't Like Mondays, a new entertainment show on Channel 4 in which contestants can win a year's salary.
Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls reveals plot and casting
Wednesday 21st June
Saoirse Jackson, Tommy Tiernan and Ian McElhinney are amongst the stars of Derry Girls, a new Channel 4 sitcom set around The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
The Last Leg team launch online spin-off
Tuesday 20th June
Channel 4 has launched The Last Leg: Correspondents, an online series in which comedians investigate topical stories on behalf of the comedy show.
Jessica Hynes and Adam Buxton guest star in The Crystal Maze
Monday 12th June
Adam Buxton and Jessica Hynes make cameo appearances in the new series of The Crystal Maze, hosted by Richard Ayoade.
Alan Carr to host new version of The Price Is Right
Friday 9th June
Alan Carr to host a new version of The Price Is Right on Channel 4.