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Karl Warner, the former Channel 4 digital exec, has joined BBC Studios as Executive Vice President of UK Entertainment and Digital Development.

Working with the recently formed BBC Studios Global Entertainment division will form a new team focused on creating new IP and formats for the BBC as well as other UK and global platforms.

He will also work with Global Entertainment teams around the world, especially in the U.S., to reimagine international ideas for the UK market. These would then be produced by the new BBC Studios Entertainment division led by MD for UK Entertainment Suzy Lamb.

A third prong to his role will see him seek to help create new labels and support existing BBC Studios companies such as the recently launched Rebel Rebel Pictures.

The role begins in November.

The move marks a return back to the BBC, where he was previously a commissioning editor. Warner...

On Friday 9 August 2024, Channel 4 broadcasts Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You!

Season 4 Episode 5 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You” promises to be filled with excitement and laughter. Viewers can look forward to a fun-filled quiz featuring contestants Karl, Riuying, Lateef, Charlotte, and Sonny. Each contestant will need to think quickly as they answer questions based on information shared throughout the show.

In this episode, Jimmy Carr adds his own brand of chaos to the mix. He will be scattering ashes, which is sure to create some unexpected moments. Additionally, he will gatecrash a wedding, adding a twist that may distract the contestants. To top it off, Jimmy will launch items down a zipline, making it even more challenging for everyone involved to remember the details they need to win.

With all these antics, it will be interesting to see...

On Friday 2 August 2024, Channel 4 broadcasts Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You!

Season 4 Episode 4 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You,” four contestants will put their short-term memory to the test for a chance to win up to £25,000. Kristian, Heather, Seong-Jae, and Ayamé will face a series of challenges that will really push their recall skills to the limit. The stakes are high, and the excitement is sure to build as they try to remember important details from the show.

Viewers can expect some unexpected surprises along the way. A special guest, Barry Scott, will make an appearance, adding an extra layer of fun to the episode. In addition, a barn owl will join the mix, bringing a unique twist to the challenges. As if that wasn’t enough, the audience will be filled with Where’s Wally lookalikes, adding a whimsical touch to the atmosphere.

The game show I Literally Just Told You, hosted by Jimmy Carr, returns for another round of challenging contestants’ memory and focus. In this episode, Dean, Yasmin, Rob, and Fanny take centre stage, aiming to secure the cash prize by recalling answers provided at the start of the show. As the episode unfolds, the contestants […]

I Literally Just Told You: Season 4 Episode 3...

This Friday, July 19, 2024, at 10:00 Pm on Channel 4, “Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You” returns with Season 4 Episode 2, promising an evening of comedic challenges and memory tests. Hosted by the quick-witted Jimmy Carr, the episode features four contestants—Mikie, Emma, Zawdie, and Charlotte—who are tasked with recalling details after being given the answers upfront.

In this unique game show format, Jimmy Carr presents the contestants with the answers to various questions, challenging them to correctly remember and match the corresponding questions. One of the highlights includes identifying which famous personality was disguised as a bear, testing the contestants’ recall and sense of humor.

Viewers can expect laughter, surprises, and perhaps a few twists as the contestants compete in rounds that require both quick thinking and a sharp memory. With Jimmy Carr’s trademark humor and the unpredictable nature of the game, “I Literally Just Told You...

This Friday at 10:00 Pm on Channel 4, brace yourself for an entertaining and memory-challenging ride with Season 3 Episode 2 of “Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You.” Hosted by the quick-witted Jimmy Carr, the unique game show introduces four contestants eager to test their memory skills for a chance to win up to £25,000.

In this episode, participants face the intriguing challenge of remembering key details from the show to secure their prize. As Jimmy Carr guides them through various rounds, viewers can expect a hilarious and high-energy experience, blending wit with the unpredictability of human memory.

“Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You” promises an evening of laughter, suspense, and perhaps a few memory lapses. Tune in at 10:00 Pm this Friday on Channel 4 to witness the mental acrobatics and see who emerges victorious in this entertaining and unique game show.

Release Date & Time: 10:00 Pm Friday 26 January...

Sister, the media group co-founded by Elisabeth Murdoch, Jane Featherstone and Stacey Snider, has unveiled a creative partnership with and taken a significant stake in new TV and tech entertainment company Yes Yes Media.

Yes Yes, an unscripted entertainment venture, is founded by broadcaster and format developer Richard Bacon, who has presented “The Big Breakfast” and “Top of the Pops” and created formats “The Hustler,” hosted by Craig Ferguson (ABC), “This Is My House” (BBC1) and “I Literally Just Told You,” hosted by Jimmy Carr (Channel 4).

The deal allows Yes Yes to leverage access to the Sister’s global network of creative companies and investments spanning television and film, podcasting, publishing and live events.

As well as creating new unscripted formats, Yes Yes Media is developing proprietary hardware and software to enable viewers to interact with these formats across multiple devices. To lead this development, Yes Yes has hired...

Exclusive: Channel 4 has commissioned a second season of Richard Bacon’s Jimmy Carr-hosted quiz show I Literally Just Told You.

The second season’s run has been increased to eight episodes including two celebrity specials.

Produced by The Big Narstie Show indie Expectation, I Literally Just Told You from British formats creator Bacon sees four contestants given the opportunity to compete for a cash prize of £25,000 by answering questions that have been written live as the show is being filmed. The questions can be about absolutely anything that happens during the show, from a celebrity cameo to an off-the-cuff joke, or even something one of the contestants has shared about themselves.

The format increased Channel 4’s rating of 16-34-year-old viewers by 34% on average volume and 54% on slot average, according to the Gogglebox broadcaster.

I Literally Just Told You is the third recommission of a Bacon original in the past year,...