E4 controller Angela Jain has said that she thought Big Brother had a few more years of life left in it.

Last Week Channel 4 announced that next year would see Big Brother airing its last season, however speaking at the Edinburgh International Television Festival, Jain said the show still pulls in viewers.

Broadcast quotes Jain as saying: “If we were a purely commercial channel, we may have taken a slightly different decision.

“We might have said, ‘You know what, there’s probably another two or three years in it, if we’re getting two million, that’s fine. We’ll have that. Thanks very much’.”

“It’s still doing really well,” she remarked. “But the thing we were all feeling really keenly was that we just didn’t want to flog the programme to death.”

E4 has acquired a new reality TV show, RuPaul’s Drag Race, it has been announced.

The first series will launch in August this year with the second following soon after.

Head of Channel 4 acquisitions Gill Hay said of the deal: “I’m pleased to bring more of Logo Network’s programming to E4.

“I hope RuPaul’s quest to find the most glamorous drag queens in the US will entertain UK viewers on E4 as much as it captured the imaginations of fans in the States.”

Channel 4 have revealed that they plan to air a two part tribute to Big Brother star Jade Goody, who passed away last month.

The channel had initially said they would not be making a show dedicated to Jade, instead they planned to do a Big Brother tribute. However, given the massive public response to her death and funeral the channel have done a u-turn and will air a tribute show next month.

An insider told Britain’s Daily Star newspaper: “We weren’t going to do a dedicated show on Jade because she had only just died and everyone was a little overwhelmed by it all. It took a few weeks for her death to truly sink in.

“But it was clear from the support Jade and her family got from the public that there is great affection for her. We are planning a series of shows to mark our tenth anniversary and it would be a real shame not to give Jade her own show, separate from the others.

“It will be a celebration of her life, rather than a sad look back.”

Celebrity Big Brother may be canceled this January, but Channel 4 have to pay the bills somehow. They have announced today that they will be making a new show, in the BB vein, called Celebrity Hijack.

In the new show to air on E4, Big Brother himself will be replaced by a bunch of celebrities. These A (?) listers will devise tasks and punishments for a group of 18-21 year olds living together in a house full of cameras. Sound familiar?

A network spokesperson said: “Big Brother Celebrity Hijack will see a host of different celebrities take on the Big Brother mantle, providing their own unique spin as they interact with the housemates as the voice of Big Brother.

“In addition to acting as the voice of Big Brother, the celebrities will also be involved in setting the housemates’ tasks, talking to them in the diary room, making up their own rules and generally causing havoc. Viewers will be able to watch the celebrities in action, as they take on the Big Brother role.”

IF you are thinking about tying the knot and would like to come up with a novel ceremony, but have yet to decide upon an idea yet – then E4 might be able to help.

As Silver River TV are putting together a show for the Channel 4 sister station for couples planning on getting hitched.

You need to be free to get married this August, under 35 and committed to a TV union – fancy it?

Then call 020 7307 2720 or e-mail: weddings@silverriver.tv and leave your contact details.

In the dock this week are Merseyside couple Jennie and Matt. Jennie is hoping the court will side with her and grant the fantasy Matt has so far denied her – of him dressing up as a fireman and rescuing her in public! Matt says the shame of it would outweigh any pleasure, while Jennie brings as evidence her dream fireman’s outfit.

Sex expert Dr Jessen is called upon to give a professional perspective on female fantasies. But which way will the jury sway? Next in court are Greg and Lucy from Derby. Greg issues an ultimatum to his girlfriend – it’s either him or her sex toy. Judge Gorna grapples with the evidence and seasoned expert Dr Delvin enlightens the court on the mechanics of sex toys. The jury have an important decision to make.

E4, Thursday 3 May 2007

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Behind-the-scenes look at the quest to find a beautiful and talented singer and dancer to become the newest Pussycat Doll. Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt helps divide the eight remaining girls into two groups, each of which must master a new song-and-dance routine. Following long hours rehearsing with little sleep, one girl gives attitude to the vocal coach.

Robin Antin surprises the girls with makeovers by her brother, celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Antin. The girls meet up with Ron Fair in the recording studio, where they record vocals to a Pussycat Dolls song, prompting an unexpected reaction from one girl. And the judges send one aspiring Doll home. Pussycat Dolls manager Jeff Haddad guest stars.

Saturday 21 April 2007, E4 1:30pm

The second in the ten-part series of Sex in Court, examining bedroom politics within modern relationships. This week sees London love-birds Whinnie and Themba facing judge and jury. Would-be stud Themba is desperate to put his ‘talents’ to work in the bedroom, but his girlfriend Whinnie constantly rebuffs his attempts.

Next up, Birmingham couple Marco and Anna are in the dock, Anna is outraged about her boyfriend’s obsession with porn. Sex expert Doctor Jessen enlightens the court on the allure of pornography, while things get hot in the jury room as Anna’s fate of playing second fiddle to her boyfriend’s blue movies is decided.

E4 Thursday 5 April 2007

Monday 19 February 2007 E4

Brand New Series

Paris and Nicole fill in for a housewife who is desperate to keep the spark alive in her 12-year marriage. The girls’ “husband for a day” bends over backward as he tries to teach them how a relationship works, but commitment just doesn’t come easily for Paris and Nicole. To show this couple how they would keep the spark alive, Paris gets wild ‘n’ wet on a golf course, and Nicole brings blindfolds, tequila and an erotic photo shoot into the mix. It’s safe to say that the Weekes family may never be the same…