Beginning in 2027, Channel 4 Sales will serve as the exclusive ad-sales partner for a range of Paramount brands in the U.K., including free-to-air broadcaster 5.

Under the theme of "owning our future," Channel 4 Chief Executive Priya Dogra has announced a long-term transformation strategy to reshape how audiences are reached, enable greater investment in distinctive programming, and set the broadcaster on a path of long-term sustainability.

More than half of Channel 4's viewing among 16- to 34-year-olds now comes from streaming, leading all U.K. commercial BVOD services, the broadcaster revealed in its annual report, also highlighting a 15% boost in streamed viewing minutes to 72.8 billion.

Preparing for Ian Katz's exit later this year, Channel 4 has revealed a new commissioning team structure, reporting directly to CEO Priya Dogra.

Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married at First Sight UK from its streaming and linear services following abuse allegations by former participants.