C4 lines up docs for fall

For U.K. broadcaster Channel 4, Saturday night has indeed been the loneliest night of the week. The ambitious format Boys and Girls failed to attract an audience in its Saturday-night slot this past spring, leading the broadcaster to abandon its attempt to attract the 16-to-34 demographic with pure entertainment. Now, C4 has unveiled a strong documentary lineup for the fall in the hopes of pulling in more viewers.

September 1, 2003

For U.K. broadcaster Channel 4, Saturday night has indeed been the loneliest night of the week. The ambitious format Boys and Girls failed to attract an audience in its Saturday-night slot this past spring, leading the broadcaster to abandon its attempt to attract the 16-to-34 demographic with pure entertainment. Now, C4 has unveiled a strong documentary lineup for the fall in the hopes of pulling in more viewers.