Speaking at Channel 4’s Diverse Festival, Adepitan claimed that a failure to provide audiences with diverse television talent would be a hindrance to the industry.
“My friends and I are watching less and less terrestrial TV because there are other places that are more representative,” added Adepitan, who said digital brands SBTV and Vice were doing a better job.
The focus on disability coincides with the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and aims to build upon the ongoing initiatives outlined in last year's 360° Diversity Charter which aimed to improve access for all under-represented groups such as BAME, LGBT and women.
In 2017, Channel 4 will focus on a different diversity theme.
Introducing the commissions, Channel 4’s Head of Drama Piers Wenger promised “a consistent presence of topical, entertaining drama across the schedule.”
Wenger also gave a nod to the production partners on the shows. In a recent interview with Broadcast magazine, he forecasted that next year at least 80% of Channel 4’s peak-time drama output would be co-produced.
Burns, who stands down from Channel 4 later this month, told an audience of senior broadcasters, MPs and producers that its not-for-profit structure continues to be successful.
Since his appointment in 2009, when the UK economy was on its knees, Channel 4 had delivered consistent yearly growth in advertising revenue, he pointed out.
Burns reiterated his opposition to privatising Channel 4, an option back on the Government’s agenda.
However, he said it was worth considering if the broadcaster should make a fixed financial return to the state.
The broadcaster has awarded the contract to experienced independent sports production company, Whisper Films, which was founded in 2010 by Coulthard, BT Sport and former BBC F1 presenter Jake Humphrey and former BBC F1 producer Sunil Patekl.
This announcement follows the news last month that Channel 4 would become the terrestrial TV home of Formula 1 from 2016-2018.
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Channel 4 news presenter Jon Snow has reported on a number of stories including the Gaza-Israel conflict.
He won the RTS Television Journalism award for Presenter of the Year in both 2006 and 2009.
Here he explains that having bullet points are better than going in with a set list of questions when interviewing someone.
Dubbing mixer Chris Braaten described what it takes to excel in his craft.
He has worked on a variety of shows including ITV Be's The Only Way Is Essex and Channel 4's Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.
To celebrate the year coming to an end, we put together the best pieces of advice received from industry experts.
From a YouTube presenter to a Sky commissioner, there has been a variety of tips on offer throughout 2015.
Starring Him & Her actress Kerry Howard, this show follows two women who enter witness protection after witnessing a gangland shooting. However creating a ‘new you’ is harder than you might think. Leanne leaps at creating herself as the ultimate diva, while Rhona finds every lie terrifying.
