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It’s A Sin star and Years & Years frontman Olly Alexander has revealed that he was the only person to audition for the role of Ritchie in the record-breaking Channel 4 drama.Alexander played Ritchie Tozer in the show, which chronicles the lives of gay friends living in London during the ’80s Aids crisis and has become Channel 4’s most-binged series of all time since its release.In a new interview on This Morning, Alexander revealed how the show’s creator Russell T Davies earmarked him for the

Taskmaster fans have dubbed the latest challenge on the Channel 4 show as the “grossest ever”.In last night’s (April 8) episode, contestants Lee Mack, Charlotte Ritchie, Mike Wozniak, Sarah Kendall and Jamali Maddix had to find a way of getting a frozen banana inside a wine bottle stuffed with jelly.Aided by various kitchen utensils, they all carved very different paths towards the finish line, with Mack and Ritchie even resorting to chewing up the banana in the hope of spitting it through the

The Handmaid’s Tale has landed.Season four, which premieres in the US on April 28, sees June (Elisabeth Moss) return to Gilead as a rebel leader seeking revenge on those who have hurt her and others.The trailer shows June trying to evade capture from people including Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes), before declaring: “You have destroyed my life, my family, my friends, my country and my child.” Watch it below.The dystopian series is based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same

The Handmaid’s Tale will return to Channel 4 for its fourth season, the broadcaster has confirmed.The Golden Globe-winning drama is set to air later this year with new episodes, following multiple delays due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Season four of the show will detail the aftermath of June’s plan to help children escape Gilead for Canada, while choosing to stay in Gilead herself.Check out a teaser for season four of The Handmaid’s Tale here:Let freedom reign.

Fargo is set to return to Channel 4 this spring.The 11-episode series premiered in the US on FX last September (repeats shown on Hulu) with no confirmation of a UK release date.Now, Channel 4 has confirmed that season four of the crime anthology series will reach UK audiences this spring.Nick Lee, Head of Acquisitions & International at Channel 4 said: “We are thrilled to bring back the biggest and most gripping Fargo yet, with some absolutely unmissable performances.

It’s A Sin will not happen, the show’s creator has confirmed.Russell T Davies said that the hit Channel 4 drama “said everything I wanted to say” and as such will not be renewed for a follow-up.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the Queer As Folk and Cucumber writer explained why he wouldn’t pursue things further. “There isn’t a second season.

Channel 4 drama It’s A Sin, discussing plot lines and revealing that it was originally pitched to cover eight episodes.Speaking on Damian Barr’s Literary Salon, the screenwriter said an additional flatmate and further story arcs were lined up had the show been allowed to run for longer.“It could’ve been eight episodes long, and there would’ve been an extra flatmate, and he would’ve had adventures,” he said in the interview. “But I was offered four episodes, and that’s fine.

The Handmaid’s Tale reveals its US release date.The hit Hulu series, which airs in the UK on Channel 4, will premiere on the US streaming service on April 28. NME has contacted Channel 4 regarding a UK release.As Digital Spy reports, the next run of episodes will return with three installments at once.

Taskmaster is set to return for its 11th series – watch a brand new teaser below.The gameshow, which sees hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne set weird tasks and challenges for celebrity contestants, moved over to Channel 4 from comedy channel Dave last year.In a new 10-second teaser, Horne is seen dusting a huge statue of Davies while a narrator says: “The tyrant returns.”Coming soon to @Channel4…@AlexHorne@GDavies @Charitchie@JamaliMaddix@LeeMack@MrMikeWozniak@Sarah_Kendall

Channel 4‘s Derry Girls will begin production in 2021.That’s according to series star Nicola Coughlan (Clare Devlin) who shared the news via her Twitter account on Saturday (February 20).“Can confirm Series 3 of Derry Girls is filming this year and I cannae bloody wait,” she wrote alongside a gif from the Northern Ireland-set comedy series.“Covid has pushed back filming several times which has been so shite, but honestly the storylines in this series are the best we’ve ever done so I can’t tell

It’s A Sin creator Russell T Davies has revealed that he debated not writing a particular storyline involving character Colin Morris-Jones.The drama, which stars Years & Years singer Olly Alexander, follows the lives of four friends living together as the HIV/AIDS crisis begins to emerge in the UK.In episode three of the Channel 4 show, fans learn that Colin (played by Callum Scott Howells) has acquired the HIV virus and he starts to suffer from AIDS-related illnesses, which ultimately leads to

It’s A Sin.The Years & Years frontman stars as Ritchie in Russell T Davies’ new Channel 4 show, which tackles the Aids crisis of the 1980s.Since the show aired last month rates of HIV tests across the country have risen, and Alexander says he’s “moved” by the uptake that the show has inspired.According to an employee of the Terrence Higgins Trust charity, the previous record of tests ordered in one day stood at 2,800.

It’s A Sin, the new five-part series by Russell T Davies, has set the record for Channel 4’s most-binged new TV box set on All 4.The show, which chronicles the lives of gay friends living in London during the ’80s Aids crisis, has accumulated 6.5million views on All 4, securing it as the Channel 4 streamer’s biggest ever instant box set.It’s A Sin is also All 4’s “third biggest series to date”, the broadcaster confirmed.

own daytime chat show, starring in Made in Great Britain, as well as juggling life as a new mum. And during a candid chat with comedian Suzi Ruffell on her podcast called Out, Steph McGovern has given fans a rare insight into her personal life.READ: Steph McGovern turned to therapy after suffering night terrors about losing her babyThe 38-year-old lives with her female partner in Yorkshire, and they welcomed their first child together in November last year.

Friday Night Dinner actor Rosalind Knight has died, it has been confirmed in a statement by her family.The actor, who was also known for her roles in two Carry On movies, was 87 years old.

Channel 4 has announced that Aisling Bea’s comedy series This Way Up will return for a second series.Fans can expect more “bittersweet sister-related shenanigans, including ill-advised trips to infra-red saunas, and possibly another sung duet…to give the people what they want,” a press release reads.Set after the events of the series one finale, with things in flux for Aine (Aisling Bea) and her sister Shona (Sharon Horgan), the forthcoming series will see Bea’s character start to leave her time

Channel 4 star Susie Dent may be one of the longest-serving members on the Countdown panel, but first and foremost, being a mother is at the top of her priority list.MORE: Rachel Riley's adorable baby daughter causes a stir on Countdown setWriting in The Times column Day In The Life, the 55-year-old - who is married to primary school teacher Paul Atkins - gave fans a rare insight into her family life with her partner and their two daughters, Lucy, 20, Thea, 12.Of spending time with her children,

Gemma Atkinson has opened up about the possibility of marrying her boyfriend, Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez.MORE: Gemma Atkinson wells up live on-air after Gorka Marquez's emotional surpriseAppearing on Monday's Steph's Packed Lunch, the 35-year-old was put on the spot when she was asked how she’d feel if Gorka turned up to the studio and demanded they got married that very moment."I don't know if I could be bothered with everything.

Jamie Oliver has treated fans to a gorgeous new family photo featuring his wife Jools and their two sons, Buddy and River, to mark the end of his latest cooking series.GALLERY: 10 of Jamie and Jools Oliver's cutest family photosTaking to his Instagram page on Monday to share the never-before-seen snap, the celebrity chef remarked: "TONIGHT is the final episode from me and the family."Set your reminders for #KeepCookingFamilyFavourites 8:30pm @channel4 and watch me cook up, Mushroom toad in the

Steph McGovern was overcome with emotion as she spoke to football personality Chris Kamara about his experience of growing up in Middlesbrough as a Black man.Appearing on Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch on Thursday, where they were marking the start of Black History Month, the sports pundit reflected on his childhood and the difficulties he and his had faced. "Growing up in Middlesbrough for me and my family was so hard," he said.

Ratings for the launch episode of the latest series of The Great British Bake Off were the biggest for any programme – excluding films – to be shown on Channel 4 since 1985.

Mak has become the second contestant to be eliminated from the Great British Bake Off.

The first amateur baker eliminated from The Great British Bake Off has said her medical career helped her deal with the stress of the show’s famous tent.

own daytime chat show as well as juggling life as a new mum. And during a candid chat with comedian Suzi Ruffell on her podcast called Out, Steph McGovern has given fans a rare insight into her personal life.READ: Steph McGovern turned to therapy after suffering night terrors about losing her babyThe 38-year-old lives with her female partner in Yorkshire, and they welcomed their first child together in November last year.

Matt Lucas made his debut on The Great British Bake Off in a skit mimicking British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s coronavirus briefings.

There have now been 10 bakers to triumph on The Great British Bake Off and number 11 will be crowned at the end of the new series.

best of friends for several years, so it comes as no surprise that Alex Jones was feeling emotional when she congratulated Steph McGovern on her brand new Channel 4 show, Steph's Packed Lunch.READ: Steph McGovern turned to therapy after suffering night terrors about losing her babyDuring a recent chat on BBC Radio Wales, host Alex confessed she was "crying" on air as the pair reflected on how far the two of them have come in their careers so far."I have to ask because sometimes you get that sort

Steph McGovern has opened up about the horrific night terrors she suffers, which focuses on her losing a baby.READ: Steph McGovern reveals relatable parenting mistakeThe former BBC Breakfast presenter, who welcomed her baby daughter in November with her partner, confessed she required therapy to overcome the nightmares. "I don't ever actually feel stressed but the way it manifests in me is at night," she said, reports The Sun.

The first trailer for the new series of The Great British Bake Off will take fans back to the height of lockdown, when flour was in short supply.

The Great British Bake Off will look as it always does when it returns to screens due to the cast and crew living and filming “in a bubble”, a Channel 4 executive has said.

Channel 4 has announced a new reality show – narrated by James McAvoy.

SAS: Who Dares Wins star Ollie Ollerton has said he is embarking on “a new path with no pain” after it was confirmed that he will not return for the next series.

Former Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc has signed up to front a new woodwork show for Channel 4.

Channel 4 have said that offensive shows will only be removed in “exceptional circumstances” moving forward.The channel’s Editor-At-Large Dorothy Byrne explained in an editorial for The Guardian that a review of practices is in place in order to solidify the principles of Channel 4.“We know that it is a matter of judgement, but we will begin from the premise that we should not destroy the past, however embarrassing that past may be, except in exceptional circumstances,” Byrne began.“Those

Rachel Riley has an incredible resume, initially beginning her career in the financial sector before she landed her role on Channel 4 daytime show Countdown as their maths whizz.READ: Rachel Riley confirms exciting news after celebrating milestone with Pasha KovalevHowever, in her new column in The Sun, the 34-year-old has voiced her fears over her daughter's future aspirations where she has urged parents to "smash the stereotypes" and raise girls to believe they're good enough to pursue a

Ben Shephard has heaped praise on his Good Morning Britain colleague Andi Peters, crediting him for kick-starting his career in broadcasting.