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Channel 4 is to be privatised by the Tory government in a move set to spark furious backlash.

The UK government is pushing ahead with plans to privatize Channel 4.

Channel 4 making the announcement on behalf of his family.The BAFTA award-winning producer and writer had a successful career in both the US and UK, making films on a wide range of social justice topics.Roger died peacefully surrounded by his family, Channel 4 said.Alex Mahon, chief executive of Channel 4, said Roger was "one of broadcasting’s most original and influential documentary film-makers".According to Alex, Roger believed in Channel 4 and was "committed to creativity and risk-taking in cinema, comedy, documentaries and current affairs".He continued: "Beyond his contribution to Channel 4, his extensive legacy of documentaries has helped to inform and change people’s views on some of the most challenging aspects of British society and its private and public institutions.""Roger was a delight to chat to, to be pushed and provoked by and his love for television and culture shone through in every conversation."He once said that he wanted his epitaph to be that he made a difference.

Having amassed fans up and down the country, series 19 of Gogglebox hit our screens last week, with the popular Channel 4 programme bringing us the likes of Giles and Mary, Jenny and Lee and the Siddiqui family. But alongside the established fan favourites, Gogglebox bosses have announced that a new duo will take to the sofa for the first time tonight, Friday 25 February.

Gogglebox show bosses have introduced a brand new family that are set to appear on the Channel 4 show for the very first time tonight, Friday 25 February.The programme's official Twitter page made the announcement as they shared a snap of the couple, who hail from Scotland, called Joe, 25, and Roisin, 23. "Meet our new Scottish Goggleboxers Roisin and Joe! See you on the sofa for brand new #Gogglebox TONIGHT, 9pm on @Channel4." the announcement read.

Hollyoaks has announced a major change to how its future shows will be aired.

The big UK networks can use their different programming strengths to reach audiences with the same climate change message, according to the bosses of the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky.

By Tim Dams