History of Channel 4 News in Timeline

Channel 4 News is the flagship news program of Channel 4, a British television broadcaster. Launched in November 1982 with the channel itself, the program is produced by ITN (Independent Television News). It is a major source of news for viewers in the United Kingdom.

November 1982: Channel 4 News launch

In November 1982, Channel 4 News began broadcasting with the launch of Channel 4. The news programme was produced by ITN.

1982: Channel 4 News launch and distinct approach

In 1982, Channel 4 News began broadcasting, aiming to differentiate itself from other UK TV news by focusing on foreign news and avoiding sports, royal stories, and plane crashes.

1984: Miners' strike coverage

In 1984, Channel 4 News found its feet during the UK miners' strike, establishing itself as a notable news source.

1985: Broadcasting Press Guild Award

In 1985, Channel 4 News received its first award from the Broadcasting Press Guild, being named the Best News or Current Affairs Programme of 1984.

1986: BAFTA for Best News or Outside Broadcast

In 1986, Channel 4 News won the BAFTA for Best News or Outside Broadcast which was awarded in 1987.

1987: First BAFTA win

In 1987, Channel 4 News won its first BAFTA award for the Best News or Outside Broadcast of 1986.

2003: Dodgy Dossier story

In 2003, Channel 4 News broke the story of the Dodgy Dossier, which led to a political crisis in Britain.

2003: Introduction of Channel Four News at Noon

In 2003, Channel Four News at Noon was introduced for the duration of the Iraq War. It was kept on in Channel 4's daytime schedule due to its success.

2004: News Coverage British Academy Television Award and International Emmy win

In 2004, Channel 4 News won the News Coverage British Academy Television Award and the International Emmy for the best news program produced and aired outside the United States.

2005: Jon Snow wins Richard Dimbleby BAFTA

In 2005, Jon Snow won the Richard Dimbleby British Academy Television Award for outstanding contribution to the world of news and current affairs.

2006: Record five Royal Television Society awards

In 2006, Channel 4 News won a record five Royal Television Society Television awards, including TV Journalist of the Year for Jon Snow, the Home News Award, and the International News Award.

December 2009: Cancellation of Channel Four News at Noon

On December 18, 2009, Channel Four News at Noon was cancelled due to the advertising slowdown during the recession.

December 2009: Cancellation of More4 News

On December 18, 2009, More4 News was cancelled due to the advertising slowdown during the recession, along with Channel Four News at Noon.

December 2009: Aired as Channel 4 News Summary

On December 21 2009, a replacement for the Channel 4 News at Noon in the 12.00 pm slot, it first aired on 21 December 2009, giving a five-minute summary of the news.

November 2011: Liam Dutton joins as weather presenter

In November 2011, Liam Dutton became Channel 4's first weather presenter, joining from BBC Weather.

2017: False claim about Westminster attacker

In 2017, following the Westminster attack, Channel 4 News falsely identified the attacker as Abu Izzadeen and later issued an on-air retraction after confirming he was alive in prison.