Ian Katz
Hollyoaks cut to three episodes a week
Channel 4 confirms that Hollyoaks will be reduced from five to three episodes a week starting this autumn.
Mar 2, 17:23
Hollyoaks dropped from Channel 4 schedule as soap goes streaming-first
Hollyoaks is dropped from the weekday Channel 4 schedule in order to go streaming-first.
Sep 8, 15:46
Channel 4 hands two-series renewal to The Piano
Channel 4 orders a further two series of The Piano as well as a Christmas special.
Jul 15, 16:32
Channel 4 to show England's U21 Euros final live
Channel 4 is to broadcast England's final of the Under-21s Euros live this Saturday.
Jul 7, 11:17
The King's Coronation: Channel 4 unveils "alternative" programming
Channel 4 unveils a slate of "alternative" programming to air around the Coronation of The King and Queen Camilla next month.
Apr 21, 17:21
Artificial Intelligence robot to deliver Channel 4's Christmas speech
Channel 4 announces that this year's Alternative Christmas Message will be delivered by an Artificial Intelligence robot called Ameca.
Dec 23, 09:41
Channel 4 to show Sky Sports coverage of T20 World Cup final
Channel 4 reaches agreement with Sky to broadcast coverage of the T20 World Cup final on Sunday.
Nov 11, 17:19
Channel 4 chief brands ITV's Big Brother reboot "depressing"
Channel 4's chief content officer Ian Katz compares ITV's reboot of Big Brother to an 'old dish being reheated in the microwave'.
Aug 25, 11:55
Channel 4 orders four-part Boris Johnson documentary
Channel 4 commissions a four-part documentary about Boris Johnson from the makers of The Trump Show.
Jul 18, 21:44
Channel 4 confirms deal to show England games until 2024
Channel 4 takes over from Sky and ITV as the new broadcaster for England games in the UK.
Apr 29, 21:03
Channel 4 to broadcast Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Servant of the People
Channel 4 announces that it will broadcast the comedy series starring Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy this Sunday night.
Mar 3, 08:28
Channel 4 to launch All 4 in international markets?
Channel 4's chief content officer Ian Katz confirms that the broadcaster is exploring the possibility of launching All 4 internationally.
Dec 17, 19:44
Formula 1 title thriller peaks with 7.4 million viewers
The thrilling conclusion to the 2021 Formula 1 season is watched by 7.4 million viewers on Sky Sports and Channel 4.
Dec 13, 14:46
Emma Raducanu's US Open victory seen by over 9 million on Channel 4
A peak of over 9 million viewers tune in to Channel 4 to see Emma Raducanu claim a stunning victory at the US Open.
Sep 12, 13:18
Channel 4 chief defends decision to axe The Circle
Channel 4 director of programming Ian Katz says that he stands by the broadcaster's decision to axe The Circle.
Aug 24, 10:53
Jon Snow steps down from Channel 4 News after 32 years
Jon Snow confirms that he will depart Channel 4 News at the end of this year.
Apr 29, 17:45
Channel 4 confirms deal to show England cricket tour of India
Channel 4 confirms that it has acquired the rights to broadcast England's Test series in India starting this Friday.
Feb 3, 18:48
It's A Sin propels All 4 to record figures
The launch of Russell T Davies's acclaimed drama It's A Sin helps All 4 to its best month on record.
Feb 2, 17:14
Hollyoaks boss Bryan Kirkwood announces departure
Hollyoaks showrunner Bryan Kirkwood announces his departure from the soap just weeks before its 25th anniversary.
Sep 3, 20:03
Channel 4 announces landmark Black Takeover Day
Channel 4 will hand over its programming output to shows made by and starring black talent for an entire day next Autumn.
Aug 25, 15:11
Channel 4 rule out Big Brother return
Channel 4 rule out bringing back Big Brother, 10 years after the broadcaster axed the show.
May 1, 06:57
Steph McGovern calls time on lockdown show
Steph McGovern reveals that the final lockdown episode of The Steph Show will air next week.
Apr 30, 13:46
Channel 4 brings forward 'The Steph Show' to Monday
Channel 4 confirms that its new lunchtime magazine show fronted by Steph McGovern has been brought forward by several weeks due to coronavirus.
Mar 25, 14:58
