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Channel 4 to invest in kids output

(March 2008)

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DV
dvboy
Meanwhile in today's Independent:
Quote:
Channel 4, which brought hit American shows such as Friends, Cheers and Desperate Housewives to British television screens and made them a staple of modern viewing, says it intends to slash its reliance on US imports and concentrate instead on promoting home-grown content. ...

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/channel-4-cuts-us-imports-to-boost-its-public-service-image-795723.html
BR
Brekkie
I think that had been announced already.

If they can find UK drama and comedy to fill the slots then it's a wise move - but it's easier said than done, especially when Shameless has been it's only recurring drama hit in the last few years.


I would like to see C4 though going back though to relying on imports from US cable such as HBO rather than the more mainstream programmes we've had lately, mainly from ABC. They certainly need to sort out the comedy scheduling too - the Friday night line up seems to be getting weaker and weaker.
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A former member
Charlie Wells posted:
If the children's programming on Channel 4 is successful then it might just kick rival channels (notably ITV) into copying the idea and investing more in children's programming.


Five could be missing a trick IMO by not putting Milkshake! / children's output on between 3.30 and 5 too

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