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The Best TV Shows on Channel 4

Every Channel 4 Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Dive into our updated selection of Channel 4’s finest, featuring more than 20 series as of November 2024. For top-tier entertainment, Channel 4 delivered Brookside and Hollyoaks in 1982 and 1995. A broadcaster of distinction, Channel 4 has aired more than 20 shows between 1982 and 2020.

  • Taskmaster
    Taskmaster (2015)8.4

    Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned the Taskmaster champion in this brand new game show?

  • Black Mirror
    Black Mirror (2011)8.3

    Over the last ten years, technology has transformed almost every aspect of our lives before we've had time to stop and question it. In every home; on every desk; in every palm - a plasma screen; a monitor; a smartphone - a black mirror of our 21st Century existence.

  • The IT Crowd
    The IT Crowd (2006)8.1

    Two I.T. nerds and their clueless female manager, who work in the basement of a very successful company. When they are called on for help, they are never treated with any respect at all.

  • Shameless
    Shameless (2004)7.7

    The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.

  • Humans
    Humans (2015)7.5

    In a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a 'Synth' - a highly-developed robotic servant that's so similar to a real human it's transforming the way we live.

  • Feel Good
    Feel Good (2020)7.3

    Recovering addict and comedian Mae tries to control the addictive behaviors and intense romanticism that permeate every facet of their life. Life is further complicated by a new and all-consuming relationship with their new girlfriend George.

  • 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
    8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013)7.2

    Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz.

  • Grand Designs
    Grand Designs (1999)7.1

    British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.

  • 1066: The Battle for Middle Earth
    1066: The Battle for Middle Earth (2009)6.9

    In this blend of historical drama and original source material, the story of this decisive year is remagined, not from the saddles of kings and conquerors, but through the eyes of the ordinary men who fought on their behalf.

  • Four in a Bed
    Four in a Bed (2010)6.7

    Four pairs of B&B owners from across Britain take it in turns as hosts to decide which of their establishments provides the best value for money.

  • Naked Attraction
    Naked Attraction (2016)6.5

    The show looks at whether a partner can be found based solely on the naked body and animal magnetism. Two singletons join host Anna Richardson as they seek to choose a date from a selection of six naked people, who will be revealed to them one body part at a time. They then get dressed and head off on a date, to see if there is any chemistry when the clothes come on.

  • Brookside
    Brookside (1982)5.9

    The ground-breaking soap set in a housing estate on the outskirts of Liverpool.

  • Deal or No Deal
    Deal or No Deal (2005)5.8

    Noel Edmonds presents the hit game show in which any one of 22 players could win up to £250,000. There are 22 sealed boxes, but only one question: deal - or no deal?

  • The Last Leg
    The Last Leg (2012)5.3

    Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.

  • Hollyoaks
    Hollyoaks (1995)5.0

    The daily soap that follows the loves, lives and misdemeanours of a group of people living in the Chester village of Hollyoaks where anything could, and frequently does, happen...

  • Come Dine with Me
    Come Dine with Me (2005)4.8

    Amateur chefs compete against each other by hosting a dinner party for the other contestants. Each competitor then rates the host's performance with the winner winning a £1,000 cash prize. An element of comedy is added to the show through comedian Dave Lamb, who provides a dry and "bitingly sarcastic" narration.

  • Celebrity Big Brother
    Celebrity Big Brother (2001)4.7

    Celebrity Big Brother is a British reality television game show in which a number of celebrity contestants live in an isolated house trying to avoid being evicted by the public with the aim of winning a large cash prize being donated to the winner's nominated charity at the end of the run.

  • Big Brother
    Big Brother (2000)3.8

    A British reality television game show in which a number of contestants live in an isolated house for several weeks, trying to avoid being evicted by the public with the aim of winning a large cash prize at the end of the run.

  • Richard & Judy
    Richard & Judy (2001)3.1

    Richard & Judy was a British chat show presented by the married couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. The show originally aired on Channel 4, from 2001 to 2008, but later moved to digital channel, Watch, in October 2008. The programme featured a number of celebrities and a book club. Its final episode aired in July 2009 due to low ratings.

  • RI:SE
    RI:SE (2002)2.0

    RI:SE is a breakfast television show made by Princess Productions in collaboration with BSkyB for Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. It was scheduled to replace The Big Breakfast after declining ratings. It launched on 29 April 2002. The programme was broadcast between 06:55 and 09:00 in the morning - nationally in the UK.