Digital Spy presents an in-depth look at the new programmes upcoming on Channel 4 over the Spring and Summer.
Bodily Harm
Airing in June
A seemingly ordinary family are forced to confront their emotional demons and past failings, in this bitter sweet comedy from Tony Grounds. Bodily Harm stars Timothy Spall, George Cole, Annette Crosbie and Lesley Manville.
New Graham Norton show
Airing in May
A new five-nights-a-week talkshow running over 13 weeks, with a second season confirmed for the Autumn. "It’s a daily treat rather than just a weekly fix," said Norton, "I can’t wait to be stripped!".
Daisy Daisy
Airing in May
Daisy Donovan returns to C4, setting her self the task of infiltrating effortlessly into worlds that can be bizarre, dark and even dangerous.
Nobody, Someday
Airing in April
An unprecedented documentary looking at the life of Robbie Williams. Nobody, Someday was mostly shot during Robbie Williams’ five-week tour of Europe, at a time when he was struggling to rebuild his life after a long battle with drug and alcohol addiction. The film exposes the bizarre rules which govern today’s pop-star world and the circus of roadies, accountants, security guards and caterers who are all dedicated to putting one man on stage.
To Live and Let Die
Airdate to be decided
Three years in the making, this documentary follows ten terminally ill people as they embark on their final journey. The five-part series follows the last stages of their lives and unpicks some of the major issues surrounding the experience of death in Britain today.
Inside New Labour With Mo Mowlam
Airing in May
In the first of two special programmes marking five years since New Labour came into power, former Cabinet Minister, Mo Mowlam goes public with the inside story of Tony Blair’s first administration. The documentary includes interviews with Bill Clinton, Neil Kinnock, Peter Mandelson, Charles Clarke and Charlie Whelan.
President Blair
Airing in May
Journalist Nick Cohen anatomises Blair’s approach to leadership finding out whether he is a prime minister, a president or a King. Unpacking the way Tony Blair has arrogated to himself the power, prestige and patronage of a King, Cohen reveals how Tony Blair’s style of Government reeks of an absolute monarch and the Court.
The Edwardian Country House
Airing in April
This new series follows The 1900 House and The 1940s House, sending a family and a team of volunteers back in time to live life as it was for the upper classes and their servants during the halcyon period in British social history before WWI.
Death Of A Princess
Airing in August
A 50-minute opera, written for television by Jonathan Dove, which focuses on the way in which Diana and her image became such a powerful presence in the lives of ordinary people.
Origins
Airing in June
Three programmes chart the history of our planet, and how its inhabitants came into existence.
The First Television Show
Airing in August
A brand-new comedy chat show that focuses on the all-important and unrepeatable firsts in a top celebrity’s life. Hosted by comedian Iain Lee, each show presents a guest with a number of their personal “firsts??? – their first kiss, first job, first record, first crime, first pin-up – and then they are persuaded to reveal all.
The 100 Greatest World Cup Moments
Airing in May
Geoff Hurst lifting the trophy in 1966, Pele scoring in the 1958 final at the age of 17, Diego Maradona's ‘Hand of God’ and Stuart Pearce's penalty kick all feature in this rundown of World Cup greatness.
Animal Farm
Airing in June
George Orwell's classic novel is brought to life in this adaptation by the vocal talents of Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Peter Postlethwaite, Julia Ormond, Ian Holm, Peter Ustinov and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
School Reunion
Airing in June
This series of three films captures the moment when a group of 30-somethings, many of whom haven't seen each other for more than 15 years, reunite once more at school.
Football Stories
Airing in May
A new series examines the careers, lives and reputations of some of the biggest names in English football.
Indian Tales
Airing in August
To coincide with the visit of the Indian cricket team this summer, Channel 4 will be showing a season of programmes celebrating all things Indian.
Returning / New Series
Among those returning for new series are Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights (second series - May), Will & Grace (second season - May), Friends (eighth season - July) and South Park (July). New series coming to C4 include Star Trek spinoff Enterprise in July, and medical comedy Scrubs, also in July.
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