CHANNEL 4 MARCH PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES REVEALED

The new and returning programming airing on Channel 4 this March revealed.

 THE GREAT CELEBRITY BAKE OFF

Each episode, this year’s celebrity bakers will roll up their sleeves and take on the Signature, Technical and Showstopper challenges, all in the hope of impressing the judges and avoiding a soggy bottom. By the end of each show, only one star will rise above the rest and be crowned Star Baker.

Joining Paul Hollywood at the judging table is Bake Off: The Professionals judge, Cherish Finden, an internationally renowned pastry chef, celebrated for her exceptional technical skill and meticulous approach to patisserie. Bake Off hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding also return, on hand to offer encouragement, laughter and a comforting shoulder as the celebrity bakers go head-to-head in the Bake Off tent.

 HANDCUFFED: LAST PAIR STANDING

A bold new series hosted by Jonathan Ross which takes eight pairs of strangers with completely opposed opinions, beliefs, lifestyles, and bad habits, and handcuffs them together 24/7 in the ultimate test of survival. The couples will be handcuffed together through thick and thin, as they navigate eating, dressing and even sleeping just inches apart.

Shackled around the clock, the pairs will be sent on a road trip across our beautiful nation, in the hope they find common ground along the way.  If a pair can last longest chained together, they’ll be in the running for a £100,000 jackpot – but if it proves too much and they demand to be unchained, their shot at the jackpot is gone. Drawn from across the UK, the couples will represent the wide range of views and opinions found in modern Britain. 

 A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE

1911. Emma Harte, an impoverished ambitious maid in Yorkshire, England goes on a dizzying journey to become the world’s richest woman, gazing down from a sprawling luxury New York penthouse. A rags-to-riches tale of women through the 20th century, Emma defies the expectations of her society, fearlessly challenging the roles she's given, smashing glass ceilings, and never, ever deviating from her masterplan: Get to the top. Whatever it takes. 

 WINTER PARALYMPICS

Broadcasting more than 60 hours of sport live from the Italian Dolomites across Channel 4 and Channel 4 Streaming, with every minute of action on Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube, Channel 4 continues to build on its pioneering achievements of bringing audiences accessible Paralympics coverage.

All content will be subtitled, live broadcast coverage will have live audio description available from 10:30am each day, and the daily highlights programme will feature live British Sign Language translation. Plus, the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are to be simulcast on 4seven and Channel 4 Streaming with BSL and an open descriptive commentary. 

 CRUFTS

Claudia Winkleman is to join Clare Balding and the team to present live coverage of the world’s most famous dog show, Crufts, when it returns to Channel 4. Regular Crufts reporter Radzi Chinyanganya returns, alongside Paralympic champion swimmer Ellie Simmonds who is back for a second year in the halls of Birmingham’s NEC to present features and interviews and discover the latest news from the biggest dog show in the world.

 BILL BAILEY'S VIETNAM

Bill Bailey travels to Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of US forces from Saigon. Immersing himself in its rich culture, stunning landscapes and complex history, he uncovers what makes this fascinating country tick.

 MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT AUSTRALIA

The popular dating show sees a whole new bunch of singles go on the journey of their lifetime by going on bucks night for the boys, and hens night for the ladies. The couples will then say ‘I do’ after meeting each other for the first time on their wedding day. But that’s just the start, after the celebrations are over, their relationships will really be put to the test as they go on a luxury honeymoon, before moving in with each other AND their fellow couples.

GOGGLEBOX

Series continues

From the Saturday night juggernauts and the week’s big soaps, to documentaries and gritty drama, the Gogglebox households offer witty, insightful, feisty and sometimes emotional critiques of the week’s popular and topical TV shows. Their reviews could also be interrupted by breaking news stories and controversial TV events – subjects the outspoken households certainly won’t be shying away from.

Transmission details will be announced in due course.