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REALITY & ENTERTAINMENT


IN THIS SECTION

 * Introduction
 * Our Reality & Entertainment favourites
 * Keep me updated


INTRODUCTION

In Reality & Entertainment we commission award-winning, channel-defining
unscripted content across Channel 4, E4 and our streaming platform, working with
an array of new and established talent both on and off-screen. 

Our growing Reality slate includes some of the channel’s biggest and most
established hits including The Great British Bake Off, Married at First Sight,
Made in Chelsea and Celebs Go Dating, alongside new distinctive formats like
Tempting Fortune, Love Triangle and The Underdog: Josh Must Win. 

In Entertainment we are the home of gold standard comedy entertainment formats
including Taskmaster, The Last Leg, I Literally Just Told You, 8 out of 10 Cats
does Countdown and Late Night Lycett. 

We are looking for the next wave of Reality and Entertainment hits that drive
healthy streaming views and have big broad linear appeal. We want formats that
have Channel 4’s unique tone of voice, standing out as distinctive and
innovative with a fresh take on the familiar.


OUR REALITY & ENTERTAINMENT FAVOURITES


TASKMASTER

Famous contestants, infuriating challenges and a wheelbarrow of withering
putdowns. Taskmaster Greg Davies and sidekick...


THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF

Britain's best amateur bakers compete in the iconic white tent.


TEMPTING FORTUNE

Paddy McGuinness presents the competition with a twist. Twelve strangers trek
across South Africa, but who'll spend some...


LATE NIGHT LYCETT

Joe Lycett presents his late-night comedy entertainment series, live from his
hometown of Birmingham, with madcap games...


MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT

The bold social experiment where single people, matched by experts, marry total
strangers, who they meet for the very...


THE LAST LEG

Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat
commentary on the significant moments of...

See more Reality & Entertainment Events


WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 


REALITY

Reality is at the heart of our Fast Forward strategy and we have multiple
opportunities to find and develop new series in 2024 for TX in 2025 and beyond.
We want to build a new slate of returnable franchises that feel uniquely
British, with alluring and relatable toplines and authentic storytelling that
compels viewers to return to watch every episode on streaming. Crucial to every
format is a range of emotion from the cast, we want heart and humour.

 

Channel 4 Reality 

For linear launch on Channel 4 and to drive VOD viewing we want formats with
broad inter-generational appeal, but it’s important they are bold and can stand
out in a crowded market. We are always interested in social experiments that
feel fresh, with formatted beats that create hooks and cliff-hangers. We are
particularly interested in formats that place the viewers ahead of the gameplay,
allowing them to judge the actions of the contributors. 

We are aiming for tariffs around £450-500k per hour for orders around 6 and 10
episodes and we are open to funding partners, perhaps with another territory or
broadcaster.

 Here’s what we’re seeking for Channel 4 Reality:  

 * Bold formats that feel British and stand out in the market
 * A broad & relatable topline with a sense of purpose 
 * A fresh take on the familiar with a Channel 4 irreverent twist 
 * Authentic action where the format avoids a mean mechanic at its core
 * Compelling narrative arcs across a series that build to a dramatic finale
 * Gameplay that is unpredictable and where viewers are ahead of the action
 * Hooks and cliff-hangers that fuel binge viewing
 * A range of emotion, with humour and heart 
 * Formatted beats that create talkability and noise on social media
 * A relatable and likeable contributor cast for the first series. Celebrity
   versions can come later
 * Returnability is key from the start, think about how the series can scale and
   grow

 

E4 Reality

For linear launch on E4 and to drive VOD viewing we are looking for the next
wave of scalable Reality hits to complement Married At First Sight, Celebs Go
Dating and Made In Chelsea, formats that feel tonally similar and create
‘content families’ that compel viewers to keep watching on streaming. 

E4’s demographic is aimed at 16-34’s, but the biggest and broadest shows with
inter-generational appeal bring in the biggest share of this demographic. They
should have the look and feel of glossy Reality with natural drama, authenticity
and inspire emotional investment from the viewer. We want humour, drama, real
world jeopardy and a topline rooted in a legitimate question or a truth. 

Ideas need to be scalable and returnable that we can envisage growing into a
large volume order. For the first series we would be looking at a tariff around
the £300k-£350k mark for orders of between 10 and 15 episodes.  POP

Here’s what we’re seeking for E4 Reality: 

 * Primarily formats within the romance and dating territory
 * A topline that is relatable and authentic 
 * Heart and humour - we don’t want formats that have a mean mechanic at their
   core
 * Casting with a mixture of age ranges, that are broad and relatable (not
   Celebrity)
 * Authentic storytelling with natural jeopardy 
 * Dramatic characters arcs that can evolve across the series and drive viewer
   engagement 
 * Packed with hooks and cliff-hangers
 * Set in an escapist world that feels alluring
 * Shockable and shareable moments, that viewers will be compelled to post their
   opinion on.
 * Returnability is key, think about how the series can scale

 

Channel 4 Entertainment 

Comedy Entertainment is a channel defining genre for us, but it is a challenge
to find formats in this area that drive VOD viewing. Taskmaster is one of the
top streaming titles on our platform and we are looking for formats that can
emulate that success, so we want Comedy first formats that have engaging
gameplay for viewers and a narrative arc across a series that drives viewers to
streaming. 

Talent is key and we always welcome your recommendations of who is the next
rising star to champion. All ideas should be vehicles for high profile
established talent and training slopes for new, breakthrough talent.

For the first series we would be looking at a tariff around the £250k-£300k mark
for orders of between 6 and 8 episodes.

Here’s what we’re seeking for Channel 4 Entertainment:  

 * Evergreen comedy, we don’t want topical or quiz 
 * Formats where comedians can react to events unfolding, that is unpredictable 
 * A mixture of new and established talent in a blended cast
 * Viewer gameplay, where they can judge the actions of the comedians and remain
   engaged
 * Fresh worlds and settings, reinventing the look and feel of the traditional
   panel 
 * A VOD driving narrative arc across a series, perhaps soft competition


GET IN TOUCH

Please note that we do not accept ideas from members of the public. We
commission production companies to make our programmes, therefore we only accept
ideas from PACT registered production companies, as they hold the Intellectual
Property rights. If you are sending an idea that is not from a PACT registered
company, or you are a member of the public, we suggest contacting a relevant
production company with your idea and they can submit it on your behalf.


Please copy all ideas to a Commissioning Editor and the Reality & Entertainment
Inbox at RealityandEnts@Channel4.co.uk


HEAD OF REALITY & ENTERTAINMENT: STEVEN HANDLEY

Based in London

Contact: shandley@channel4.co.uk

Assistant: Jen Jackson jjackson@channel4.co.uk

I’m very happy to meet and discuss ideas in development, however all new ideas
should first be pitched to a Commissioning Editor, copying in the Reality &
Entertainment inbox at RealityandEnts@channel4.co.uk


HEAD OF LIVE EVENTS AND COMMISSIONING EDITOR: TOM BECK

Based in London

Contact: tbeck@channel4.co.uk

Assistant: Jen Jackson jjackson@channel4.co.uk

My slate covers a variety of genres, including reality, comedy entertainment,
cross-genre events and documentaries. Recent commissions include innovative
Reality format Scared of the Dark, the campaign-meets-comedy of Joe Lycett vs
Sewage, the live anarchy of Late Night Lycett, and family-friendly competition
Junior Taskmaster.

I love ideas with mischief, imagination and attitude.  I’m particularly keen to
hear your ideas for strategic reality with a clear top line and built-in humour
and for VOD driving comedy entertainment shows with a clear narrative arc.


SENIOR COMMISSIONING EDITOR: VIVIENNE MOLOKWU

Based in London

Contact: vmolokwu@channel4.co.uk

Assistant: Louisa Kelly lkelly@channel4.co.uk

I oversee the whole Bake Off brand for the Channel and am also responsible for
the Global Format Fund and the Diverse Indies Fund.

I co-commission Open House and delivered some of the biggest launches on the
channel recently including Rise and Fall and The Circle. On the opposite end of
the spectrum, I also commissioned upcoming comedy ents title The Really Really
Rude Puppet Show (w/t).

Moving forward I'm looking for your biggest or ‘bizzarest’ ideas. I want reality
propositions that ask relatable, simple questions in fascinating,
thought-provoking ways. Is monogamy right? Can love ever really be blind? Could
you pick a date based on looks alone? I’m particularly interested in stripped or
arced content but whatever the idea or genre, I want stuff you think can cut
through this incredibly crowded content market, think must-see telly that drives
VOD.


COMMISSIONING EDITOR: LEE MCMURRAY

Based in London

Contact: lmcmurray@channel4.co.uk

Assistant: Louisa Kelly lkelly@channel4.co.uk

I’ve been the commissioning editor on Married at First Sight UK for the past
four series, overseeing its successful move to E4, and evolving it into one of
our flagship reality offerings.  I’ve also previously commissioned Love
Triangle, Made in Chelsea, The Sex Clinic, Famous & Fighting Crime, The Posh
Frock Shop, Celebrity Call Centre and Caroline Flack: Her Life & Death, as well
as a bit of festive mischief in the shape of a deep fake Queen for the channel’s
Alternative Christmas Message in 2020.

I’m on the hunt for new reality series for C4 and E4, that can match MAFS in
terms of scale, drama and impact, as well as volume and longevity. I don’t want
much… I wouldn’t rule out familiar territories or topics, so long as there’s a
new ingredient that ensures the idea feels distinctive rather than derivative.
So, yes, that means I’m open to dating/relationship formats, especially ones
that offer something we haven’t seen before. But I’m equally keen on other types
of reality. Key things I look out for: wit, warmth, heart, humour, cheekiness.


COMMISSIONING EDITOR: GENNA GIBSON

Based in London

Contact: ggibson@channel4.co.uk

Assistant: Louisa Kelly lkelly@channel4.co.uk

My recent commissions include Tempting Fortune, Celebs Go Dating, Johnny Vegas:
Carry on Glamping, Rosie Jones: Am I a R*tard?, The Big Celebrity Detox, The
Real Dirty Dancing and Make Me Prime Minister.

My slate includes lots of Reality, Popular Factual and celebrity pursuits. I am
always on the lookout for exciting new VOD-driving reality formats, celebrity
authored ideas and noisy social experiments with a mischievous entertainment
twist.


COMMISSIONING EDITOR: CIMRAN SHAH

Based in London

Contact: cshah@channel4.co.uk

Assistant: Louisa Kelly lkelly@channel4.co.uk

I oversee some of Channel 4’s biggest brands including The Great British Bake
Off  (with Viv Molokwu), The Last Leg, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The
Alternative Christmas Message. I’ve commissioned original programmes across
Reality, Entertainment, Comedy and Live, including Prince Andrew: The Musical,
Make Me Prime Minister, Complaints Welcome and How We Forgot to Save the Planet.

I am on the lookout for big, bold ideas that really speak to C4’s mischievous
side, that can grow in scale across all our platforms and spark national
conversation. So that means noisy and distinctive Reality, VOD-friendly
Unscripted Comedy and high impact, traffic stopping one-offs. I take a keen
interest in talent focussed ideas – new and established - and will work cross
genre with Comedy, Docs & Fact-Ent on original hybrid ideas.

 

 


ASSISTANT EDITOR: KATIE BUCKLEY

Based in London

Contact: kbuckley@channel4.co.uk

 


ASSISTANT EDITOR: MICHELLE SHAW

Based in London

Contact: mshaw@channel4.co.uk


ASSISTANT & PROGRAMME COORDINATOR: JEN JACKSON

Based in London

Contact: jjackson@channel4.co.uk


GENRE ASSISTANT: LOUISA KELLY

Based in London

Contact: lkelly@channel4.co.uk


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