Brindley named Director of Programmes at Channel 4
October 8, 2026



Channel 4 has announced the appointment of David Brindley as its new Director of Programmes. He will be responsible for shaping Channel 4’s editorial direction and delivering the next generation of distinctive and talked-about Channel 4 titles.

Brindley will have full commissioning and editorial responsibility for Channel 4’s programming across scripted and unscripted genres. As the channel’s key creative leader, he will define the editorial vision and commissioning strategy for those genres, partnering with producers and creative talent to develop the next wave of breakthrough Channel 4 programmes.


Brindley will provide editorial leadership across Channel 4’s content portfolio, together with Louisa Compton, Director of News, Digital and Audience Trust. David and Louisa will have end-to-end editorial ownership of their respective areas. Working alongside them, Kiran Nataraja, Director of Content Strategy, has responsibility for content strategy, portfolio planning and acquisitions. Together, the trio will lead Channel 4’s Commissioning team.

Brindley joins Channel 4 from prodco Twofour, where he is Chief Executive Officer and an Executive Producer. His appointment marks a return to Channel 4, where he was previously a Commissioning Editor for Documentaries. He will join the channel in January 2027 and will also become an Executive Member of the Channel 4 Board.

Priya Dogra, Chief Executive, Channel 4, commented: “As we reshape Channel 4 to invest more in distinctive British content and back creative talent across the UK, I wanted a Director of Programmes who would be able to take ambitious risks in programming and deliver powerful shows that make a cultural impact, while sustaining the bold attitude that has always been the calling card of Channel 4. David has a proven ability to nurture the ideas and talent that create truly standout television. With hundreds of hours of award-winning shows under his belt and deep experience working in public service broadcasting, he is the ideal person to join our existing creative leadership team and help us deliver our vision for the future of Channel 4.”

Brindley added: “I’m immensely proud to be joining the talented team at Channel 4. At a moment of seismic change within the industry and the channel, it has never been more important to ensure Channel 4 thrives creatively, by deepening its connection with audiences and the production community across the country.The UK is home to the world’s best creatives, producers and storytellers, nurtured in no small part by the strength of our public service broadcasters. I want Channel 4 to be the place where those creatives and producers feel trusted and free to do their most challenging, entertaining and distinctive work. I’m excited to get started working with Priya, Kiran, Louisa and the wider team, delivering the next generation of innovative, culture-defining programmes that get viewers talking across the UK.

“I’d also like to thank everyone at ITV Studios and Twofour for their support and outstanding commitment to excellence over the years. It’s been a privilege to work alongside such inspirational colleagues – I am incredibly proud of what we achieved together,” concluded Brindley.