Channel 4 digital channel, Channel 4.0, has ordered a raft of new original series to drop this summer. Among them are entertainment commissions for Cowshed Studios and Acclaimed Content. In addition, Bakers Dozen Studios is partnering with After Party Studios to create a new dating prank show – Find The Catfish.
From Cowshed Studios, part of Cowshed Collective, comes entertainment show The Intern. The show offers 80 amateur creators the chance to secure a once in a lifetime opportunity with four of the UK’s biggest creators. With only one internship up for grabs in each of the four episodes, 20 contestants will face the most unorthodox job interview as they take on creative and problem-solving challenges.
Interviewed and ultimately hired by a C4.0 star – Angry Ginge, Nella Rose, Harry Pinero or Darkest Man – the four winners will be selected to win the dream gig of shadowing one of them on a production shoot. The format was developed by Nathan Turnbull and is executive produced by Ryan O’Shea and George Cowin.
Meanwhile, in Family Face-Off (pictured), two creators go head-to-head with in a quiz competition. In each episode, two equally competitive and unfiltered families must answer a series of questions to prove who knows their relatives best. From Acclaimed Content, Nella Rose vs. Indiyah Polack and Krept & Konan vs. Adeola Patronne are just two of the showdowns in this six-part series hosted by Darkest Man.
Evie Buckley, digital commissioning editor and Channel 4.0 Lead, said: “I can’t wait for our latest slate full of fresh new shows to drop on Channel 4.0 this summer. New formats, new talent and the same old chaos, I hope these series resonate with our audience and are as much-loved as our other fan-favourites on the channel.”
Kaio Grizzelle, digital commissioning executive, Channel 4 added: “The creativity from Acclaimed Content and Cowshed Studios has resulted in a series of hilarious formats that spotlight Channel 4.0 creators in a style that feels prime for audiences on social. These chaos-fuelled series feel like an exciting new chapter in C4.0’s evolution and hit all the notes we’re confident the Channel 4.0 audience will love.
The third show, Find The Catfish, was commissioned by Buckley. In each of six episodes, one content creator will have five blind dates to find their real connection. But what they don’t know is two of their fellow creators will be pranking their pal, using voice changing tech to disguise and convince their friend they’re the one.
Buckley said: “After Party Studios and Bakers Dozen Studios’ creation showcases the best of collaboration in the digital world. A first commission for Bakers Dozen, it is a privilege to foster their innovation. After Party Studios – who Channel 4.0 have made some fan-fav series with – are excellent partners to make another anarchic series with.”
Sam Ewen, head of entertainment, After Party Studios, said: “We’re buzzing to be partnering with Bakers Dozen Studios to bring the chaos, comedy and connection of Find The Catfish to Channel 4.0. Unpredictable and hyper-engaging, we’re excited for audiences to see some of their favourite creators take on these epic dating pranks.”
Marvyn Benoit, co-founder, Bakers Dozen Studios added: “Find the Catfish was an idea that simply had to exist. We’re thrilled Channel 4.0 backed it, and teaming up with After Party Studios has been a perfect creative match.”
