Kidz4 is an upcoming British children's programming block that will premiere on Channel 4 on September 6, 2021. It will run every weekday from 3:15pm to 6:30pm, though it will air from 9am to 3pm during the summer months, other designated school break periods, and on national holidays.
The block is aimed at children and teenagers aged 7-16.
History[]
In February 2020, Channel 4 announced plans to re-enter the kids' TV market. TBA.
Development[]
4creative made a co-ordination with ManvsMachine to create visual effects and animation for Kidz4's promos and brand.
Programming[]
Launch programming[]
Original programming[]
| Title | Premiere date | Production company(s) |
|---|---|---|
| League of Pigs | September 2021 | Darrall Macqueen |
| Out and About | September 2021 | Zodiak Kids |
| The World's Worst Children | September 2021 | King Bert Productions Brown Bag Films 9 Story Media Group |
| Xtreme Games | September 2021 | Fizz |
| Papertropolis | September 2021 | Passion Animation Studios |
Moved from Channel 4[]
| Title | Premiere date | Production company(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Bake Off | September 2021 | Love Productions |
| Gogglesprogs | September 2021 | Studio Lambert |
| Child Genius | September 2021 | Wall to Wall Media |
| Educating... | September 2021 | Twofour |
Acquired programming[]
| Title | Premiere date | Production company(s) |
|---|---|---|
| The Hardy Boys | September 2021 | Nelvana
Lambur Productions |
| Ghostwriter | September 2021 | Sesame Workshop Sinking Ship Entertainment |
| Bunk'd | September 2021 | It's a Laugh Productions |
| Kid Cosmic | September 2021 | CMCC Cartoons Netflix Animation |
| Spider-Man | September 2021 | Marvel Animation |
| Dragon Ball Super | September 2021 | Toei Animation |
Upcoming programming[]
Original programming[]
TBA.
Acquired programming[]
TBA.
Trivia[]
- TBA.