It already spends £15million financing films every year, which is probably not a lot in terms of movies as it probably only just pays for a Winnebago. Anyway that extra £1million may indeed pay for one of its wheels… or to help propel another Inbetweeners movie onto the world stage.
You’re probably just gagging for a quote from a corporate type, right?
Shane Allen, Channel 4's head of comedy says, ‘This is a fantastic adrenaline shot for more British film comedy following on from the overwhelming audience appetite we experienced last summer.
‘The recent explosion in live comedy is because it's a very communal experience, so with the huge expertise of Film4 it's a brilliant opportunity to tap the cinematic potential of UK writing and performing talent.’
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