Streaming platforms are a great destination for entertainment seekers, Channel 4 has an extensive library of shows that caters you everything from drama to action-packed gems, there’s everything for everyone. Channel 4 has a vast variety and these many options often leave you in confusion, to help you out I’ve selected 10 shows that are box office hits and will keep you entertained for nonstop hours.
Big Boys
Director | Jack Rooke |
Release Date | May 26, 2022 |
Stars | Dylan Llewellyn, Jon Pointing, Jack Rooke |
Genre | Comedy, Drama |
IMDb Rating | 8.5/10 |
Two young boys from different spectrum cross path in university freshman years, Shy Jack and mature Danny develops an unlikely friendship amid chaos of University life. After grieving over father’s death for almost a year Jack finds the time and opportunity to move on. Danny and his close knitted friendship will transform into wild and hilarious fresher’s week, despite of their opposite nature.
Shameless
Director | Paul Abbott |
Release Date | January 13, 2004 |
Stars | David Threlfall, Rebecca Atkinson, Alice Barry |
Genre | Comedy, Crime, Drama |
IMDb Rating | 8.0/10 |
Fiona Gallagher, the eldest daughter of Frank steps in, to take on the duties of parenthood for her siblings (Lip, Ian, Dibbie, Carl and Liam), because their alcoholic father who spends his days being high has no concern for his six kids, .
Six kids residing in South Chicago have a rough time due to their father. However, Fiona balances her personal life and sibling responsibilities, every new day brings crazy situations which will teach them to take better care of themselves in this chaotic world.
Peep Show
Director | Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain, Andrew O’Connor |
Release Date | November 12, 2004 |
Stars | David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Matt King |
Genre | Comedy |
IMDb Rating | 8.7/10 |
The lives of two dysfunctional pals Mark, a socially awkward loan manager and Jeremy, an unemployed musician is nothing less than a mess as they navigate masculinity and bachelorhood. Both shares a room with 20 other mates in Croydon, South London and will have a roller coaster life with new troubles waiting for them everyday.
One Born Every Minute
Director | – |
Release Date | February 9, 2012 |
Stars | Shay Grewal, Sunny Grewal |
Genre | Documentary |
IMDb Rating | 7.3/10 |
A documentary takes us on the ride where some newly parents shares their wholesome experience while other regrets life decisions. Childbirth is full of mixed feelings and looking it with other’s perspective make it different. A significant life changing moments brings, happy tears, joy, fears and new challenges.
It’s a Sin
Director | Russell T. Davies |
Release Date | February 18, 2021 |
Genre | Comedy, Drama, History |
Stars | Olly Alexander, Nathaniel Curtis, Shaun Dooley |
IMDb Rating | 8.7/10 |
The series is inspired by the writer Russell T Davies, friends death. The series depicts the time of 1981 to 1991 when the United Kingdom was suffering from AIDS crisis and two gay men and their friends tries to safeguard themselves from this deadly disease. The hard time make them realize that it is only love and joy that matters and ultimate independence is a right of every individual and is the only way of a guilt free life.
This Is England ’86
Director | Tom Harper |
Release Date | September 7, 2010 |
Stars | Andrew Ellis, Andrew Shim, Chanel Cresswell |
Genre | Comedy, Crime, Drama |
IMDb Rating | 8.3/10 |
After finishing school, Shaun realizes that he has to make his place in this crowded world, where everyone is fighting and racing to make their identity and prove their worth. Shaun estranged friends, looks for opportunities, entertainment, employment and love. While, Shaun struggles to gather himself and knock the perfect door of opportunity.
Taskmaster
Director | Andy Devonshire |
Release Date | April 26, 2018 |
Stars | Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Kerry Godliman |
Genre | Comedy, Game show |
IMDb Rating | 9.0/10 |
Five comedians will be challenged by Greg Davies and his fellow host Alex Horne. The show will entertain us with different comic tasks that includes obtaining information from Swedish man and rhyme composition, they will take it all to win back their possessions. The fast-paced show will throw wacky and hilarious challenges at them.
Queer as Folk
Director | Ron Cowen, Daniel Lipman, Russell T. Davies |
Release Date | December 3, 2000 |
Stars | Gale Harold, Hal Sparks, Randy Harrison |
Genre | Drama, Romance |
IMDb Rating | 8.5/10 |
Inspired from Bristish series Queer as Folk is an American version of showing the lives of gay men. The drama is full of ups and downs that take place in the lives of five gay men. Their love, romance, adventure, mishaps and friendship will depict the gay life perspective and will take a toll on their political and health concerns. The world, looking them with questioning eyes will make their lives living hell, but the urge to stay happy will keep them going.
Somewhere Boy
Director | Alex Winckler |
Release Date | October 16, 2022 |
Stars | Lewis Gribben, Samuel Bottomley, Rory Keenan |
Genre | Drama |
IMDb Rating | 7.4/10 |
Grieving over the death of his wife, Danny’s father locked him in the room from the fear that the world will take him away. Traumatized father convinces his innocent child by inculcating the idea that the world is full of monsters that are in search of good people and will hunt him down to spirit him away. With the time passing Danny’s struggle to stay disconnected and believe his father’s perspective of the world became real.
Feel Good
Director | Joe Hampson, Mae Martin |
Release Date | March 19, 2020 |
Stars | Mae Martin, Charlotte Ritchie, Phil Burgers |
Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
IMDb Rating | 7.5/10 |
Mae Martin, after getting kicked out by his family due to drug addiction tries to be sober and wanted to start a new life after he encountered the beautiful girl that instantly gets over on his thoughts. Mae struggles to balance his feelings and past that still tears him into pieces. The new girl will become an inspiration for Mae to move on and start a new life full of love and peace.
Conclusion
Channel 4, is a treasure and go-to streaming platform for die heart streamers. The list of 10 shows is just a trailer of Channel 4’s vast variety, there is a lot more it offers, that you can binge on. So, grab some snacks, get comfortable, and start streaming the top rated best shows on Chanel 4.