Channel 4 has hired Shine TV's Nicola Brown to serve on their Special Factual team as a Commissioning Editor. The broadcaster said that her appointment would further bolster the Factual commissioning team that is overseen by Head of Factual Danny Horan. 
Fresh off of his turn co-hosting The Big Narstie Show, Channel 4 has ordered a new entertainment series which is set to be fronted by Mo Gilligan. “I used to walk past Channel 4 on the way to school, now I’m extremely happy to have my very own show on a channel that pioneers original comedy”, Mo Gilligan said. 
Russell T. Davies passion project is finally coming to the small screen. Channel 4 has ordered The Boys, a five episode drama series from the former Doctor Who showrunner which explores the story of the 1980s, the story of AIDS, and the story of three boys, Ritchie, Roscoe and Colin, across the decade. “I lived through those times, and it’s taken me decades to build up to this. And as time marches on, there’s a danger the story will be forgotten", said Russell T. Davies. "So it’s an honour to write this for the ones we lost, and the ones who survived.” Another renewal from Channel 4. They've picked up their late night format The Big Narstie Show - which was only picked up to series back in May - for a second season. In addition to the second season, C4 has also commissioned a Christmas Special for later this year. 
Channel 4 comedy series Lee & Dean has been picked up for a second season. The PSB has ordered six episodes for season two, which is set to air in 2019. “We’re thrilled to be diving back into the lives of Lee and Dean. Making the first series was a dream come true, and being given another is truly amazing", series creators and stars Mark O’Sullivan and Miles Chapman said in a statement. "We can’t wait to continue the story – we promise there’ll be plenty of twists and surprises. And bark rubbing, of course.” 
Channel 4 is adding a grime show to their line-up. The PSB has handed out a three episode series order to It's Grime Up North, which explores the lives and exploits of a group of passionate young MCs on the Blackpool grime scene. The series will follow artists like Little T (aka Josh Tate), Sophie Aspin and Millie B as they approach significant crossroads in their lives. With milestone moments looming, these three especially have to decide whether and how to capitalise on the fame they’ve gained through the controversial practice of “sends” for one another, their explicit videos which have attracted anywhere between two and ten million views online. 
