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'''Logo:''' Eight blocks of different sizes but matching colors: {{color|dodgerblue|blue}}, {{color|mediumvioletred|purple}}, {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} and {{color|lime|green}}, with a single {{color|red}} bar, form the number "'''4'''" on a black background. There's several animations on how this happens:
'''Logo:''' Eight blocks of different sizes but matching colours: {{color|dodgerblue|blue}}, {{color|mediumvioletred|purple}}, {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} and {{color|lime|green}}, with a single {{color|red}} bar, form the number "'''4'''" on a black background. There's several animations on how this happens:
* Round And Back: The logo, already formed, spins around, the blocks in turn spinning before setting back into place.  
* Round And Back: The logo, already formed, spins around, the blocks in turn spinning before setting back into place.  
* Interlock: Hundreds of little blocks fly in from the top right of the screen. The camera pans across as they go off the bottom left and sets in the middle, where the blocks form the logo.
* Interlock: Hundreds of little blocks fly in from the top right of the screen. The camera pans across as they go off the bottom left and sets in the middle, where the blocks form the logo.
* Implosion/Explosion: The blocks spin onto the screen from various places, setting and forming the logo in the center. The latter name refers to a reversed version of it, mainly used for closedowns.
* Implosion/Explosion: The blocks spin onto the screen from various places, setting and forming the logo in the center. The latter name refers to a reversed version of it, mainly used for closedowns.
* Space Trip: The logo, already formed, breaks apart into hundreds of blocks that fly off the bottom left screen. They reappear from the top right and set back to reform the logo.
* Space Trip: The logo, already formed, breaks apart into hundreds of blocks that fly off the bottom left screen. They reappear from the top right and set back to reform the logo.
* Space Squad: Hundreds of multicolored blocks fly in from the right side of the screen, flying past the camera in some cases. The camera shifts around to reveal the blocks forming the logo.
* Space Squad: Hundreds of multicoloured blocks fly in from the right side of the screen, flying past the camera in some cases. The camera shifts around to reveal the blocks forming the logo.
* A still image of the formed logo (retired in November 1992).
* A still image of the formed logo (retired in November 1992).


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'''Trivia:'''
'''Trivia:'''
* The logo was designed by Robinson/Lambie-Nairn and animated by the defunct Los Angeles-based CGI company Bo Gehring and Associates, as there was no computer at the time that was able to animate the logo in the UK.
* The logo was designed by Robinson/Lambie-Nairn and animated by the defunct Los Angeles-based CGI company Bo Gehring and Associates, as there was no computer at the time that was able to animate the logo in the UK.
* At the time, "Fourscore" was the shortest musical piece to be copyrighted, and a full version, originally played on launch day, was released as a single on vinyl records. The album's reverse side also featured a calmer, synthesized version of the jingle (not related in any way to the 1992 version), also composed by Dundas, called "Fourscore II". This version was used to accompany stills were there a technical fault, and was also used to fill up the time allotted for commercial breaks if a regions ITV franchise had not sold them enough commercials to fill the timeslot.
* At the time, "Fourscore" was the shortest musical piece to be copyrighted, and a full version, originally played on launch day, was released as a single on vinyl records. The album's reverse side also featured a calmer, synthesised version of the jingle (not related in any way to the 1992 version), also composed by Dundas, called "Fourscore II". This version was used to accompany stills were there a technical fault, and was also used to fill up the time allotted for commercial breaks if a regions ITV franchise had not sold them enough commercials to fill the timeslot.
* During the 1980s, back when there were no rules about advertising tobacco products on TV in the UK, an advert for Hamlet's cigars aired that was a parody of the 4 ident, though it was still produced and animated by the same company behind the standard logo.
* During the 1980s, back when there were no rules about advertising tobacco products on TV in the UK, an advert for Hamlet's cigars aired that was a parody of the 4 ident, though it was still produced and animated by the same company behind the standard logo.
* This ident was also reused on 28 December 2020 as a tribute to Martin Lambie-Nairn, who had died on Christmas Day.
* This ident was also reused on 28 December 2020 as a tribute to Martin Lambie-Nairn, who had died on Christmas Day.
* Similar to the above, the ident was also reused (specifically the "Round And Back" variant, though it slowly zooms in as well) throughout the day on the 22 January 2021, alongside other '80s era presentation animations, to promote the show ''It's A Sin''. The on-screen bug and break bumpers seen during shows was also modified to show this logo's colors.
* Similar to the above, the ident was also reused (specifically the "Round And Back" variant, though it slowly zooms in as well) throughout the day on the 22 January 2021, alongside other '80s era presentation animations, to promote the show ''It's A Sin''. The on-screen bug and break bumpers seen during shows was also modified to show this logo's colours.


'''Variants:''' There are various versions of this logo. Below are some examples:
'''Variants:''' There are various versions of this logo. Below are some examples:
* These logos had unique variations for certain programs, such as American football (the blocks forming an American football player wearing a helmet) and Football Italia (a football strikes the formed logo, turning it into the colours of the Italian flag).
* These logos had unique variations for certain programs, such as American football (the blocks forming an American football player wearing a helmet) and Football Italia (a football strikes the formed logo, turning it into the colours of the Italian flag).
*A Christmas tape from 1985 had it stylized after a old B&W film print, complete with a deteriorated version of Fourscore as well.
*A Christmas tape from 1985 had it stylised after an old B&W film print, complete with a deteriorated version of Fourscore as well.
* ''Christmas idents'':
* ''Christmas idents'':
** Christmas 1982: The animation of the logo is superimposed on a background of a shiny Christmas bauble with several glowing lines. A 2D still variant with snow piled on the logo was used as well.
** Christmas 1982: The animation of the logo is superimposed on a background of a shiny Christmas bauble with several glowing lines. A 2D still variant with snow piled on the logo was used as well.
** Christmas 1983: Like in 1982, the animation is superimposed on a background, although this time consisting on a starry sky.
** Christmas 1983: Like in 1982, the animation is superimposed on a background, although this time consisting on a starry sky.
** Christmas 1984: On a dark blue background with a snow floor, can be see a snowman in the shape of the Channel 4 logo. Snow constantly falls.
** Christmas 1984: On a dark blue background with a snow floor, can be see a snowman in the shape of the Channel 4 logo. Snow constantly falls.
** Christmas 1985-1986?: The animation goes as usual. However, the logo eventually gradually turn from multicolored to frozen at the end.
** Christmas 1985-1986?: The animation goes as usual. However, the logo eventually gradually turn from multicoloured to frozen at the end.
** Christmas 1987: Essentially, the same ident, with just a Christmas version of the Fourscore theme.
** Christmas 1987: Essentially, the same ident, with just a Christmas version of the Fourscore theme.
** Christmas 1988: We see a metallic version of the Channel 4 logo, while the screen constantly shows different glowing curves and lines appearing. Some glows appear in sync with the Fourscore theme.
** Christmas 1988: We see a metallic version of the Channel 4 logo, while the screen constantly shows different glowing curves and lines appearing. Some glows appear in sync with the Fourscore theme.
** Christmas 1989: On a murky dark red/black background, a blue cup is seen on the bottom, glowing furiously and giving off mist. This mist shows the Channel 4 logo in a ghastly shade of blue, with most of it disappearing from the lack of it.
** Christmas 1989: On a murky dark red/black background, a blue cup is seen on the bottom, glowing furiously and giving off mist. This mist shows the Channel 4 logo in a ghastly shade of blue, with most of it disappearing from the lack of it.
** Christmas 1990: A clear prism version of the logo is seen on a white board, where light shines and shifts through it. The Fourscore theme is also given a new arrangement with a female chorus and twinkles, giving it a heavenly-sounding vide.
** Christmas 1990: A clear prism version of the logo is seen on a white board, where light shines and shifts through it. The Fourscore theme is also given a new arrangement with a female chorus and twinkles, giving it a heavenly-sounding vide.
** Christmas 1991: We fade through 3 different close-up shots of the logo, where various colorful imagery of patterns flash on it. The logo then fades to the logo tilting into position, with the main centerpiece of this year's theme (a 4-pointed star with a testcard-like pattern on the back, also covered in various colorful images.) faded into the background.
** Christmas 1991: We fade through 3 different close-up shots of the logo, where various colourful imagery of patterns flash on it. The logo then fades to the logo tilting into position, with the main centerpiece of this year's theme (a 4-pointed star with a testcard-like pattern on the back, also covered in various colourful images.) faded into the background.
** Christmas 1992: The logo is rendered in a stained glass-like look, with a colorful pattern of squares surrounding it and the black square, and it features it zooming out and shining. The theme is also a medieval-styled version of the Fourscore theme.
** Christmas 1992: The logo is rendered in a stained glass-like look, with a colourful pattern of squares surrounding it and the black square, and it features it zooming out and shining. The theme is also a medieval-styled version of the Fourscore theme.
** Christmas 1993: Going with the "Christmas in New York" theme, the logo starts with a different shot of NYC around Christmas time. The shot then defocuses, revealing the Channel 4 logo in white. The sounds of the city, as well as a reverse cymbal crash and a ding when the logo forms, are heard.
** Christmas 1993: Going with the "Christmas in New York" theme, the logo starts with a different shot of NYC around Christmas time. The shot then defocuses, revealing the Channel 4 logo in white. The sounds of the city, as well as a reverse cymbal crash and a ding when the logo forms, are heard.
** Christmas 1994: Like a revised version of the 1985 variant, the logo freezes over in a thin layer of frost, with rotating sparkles on the inside. Freezing sounds and a sparkle are heard.
** Christmas 1994: Like a revised version of the 1985 variant, the logo freezes over in a thin layer of frost, with rotating sparkles on the inside. Freezing sounds and a sparkle are heard.
** Christmas 1995: A metallic version of the logo, along with a star on top, are seen before the logo slides in on itself. The star grows as well and flashes with the colors of the logo, radiating off lights of it as well. A modified version of the logo, mirrored on both sides to resemble a Christmas tree, slides out of itself and starts rotating. A mysterious-sounding synth tune plays throughout.
** Christmas 1995: A metallic version of the logo, along with a star on top, are seen before the logo slides in on itself. The star grows as well and flashes with the colours of the logo, radiating off lights of it as well. A modified version of the logo, mirrored on both sides to resemble a Christmas tree, slides out of itself and starts rotating. A mysterious-sounding synth tune plays throughout.


'''Technique:''' Incredible CGI.
'''Technique:''' Incredible CGI.
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* November 2, 1982-November 1, 1992: A bombastic four note fanfare called "Fourscore" composed by David Dundas, who also composed the regional ident music for ITV. Various versions of the jingle were used. The still version was silent aside from the continuity announcer.
* November 2, 1982-November 1, 1992: A bombastic four note fanfare called "Fourscore" composed by David Dundas, who also composed the regional ident music for ITV. Various versions of the jingle were used. The still version was silent aside from the continuity announcer.
* November 2, 1992-October 10, 1996: A new fanfare was introduced, based on the original one. It would feature various reprises of the same basic tune, usually accompanied by four chimes and also features a loud gong at the end. This version was brought in to replace the original jingle, as it was costing the channel too much to keep in use - David Dundas was paid £3.50 every time the original jingle was used, amounting in him earning around £1000 a week.
* November 2, 1992-October 10, 1996: A new fanfare was introduced, based on the original one. It would feature various reprises of the same basic tune, usually accompanied by four chimes and also features a loud gong at the end. This version was brought in to replace the original jingle, as it was costing the channel too much to keep in use - David Dundas was paid £3.50 every time the original jingle was used, amounting in him earning around £1000 a week.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On a Bo Gehring animation reel, a different synth tune is heard.


'''Availability:''' Extinct. It partially returned for the Channel 4's 25th birthday in 2007, on some adverts on C4 and its sister channel E4. It has since made sporadic appearances since then.
'''Availability:''' Extinct. It partially returned for the Channel 4's 25th birthday in 2007, on some adverts on C4 and its sister channel E4. It has since made sporadic appearances since then.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* April-December 1999: These idents were created by Spin, and mostly featured the rectangles on same color tones, while the square with the number "'''4'''" was formed by a scanning pulse. Other versions had different fast-paced footages of places showing while the rectangles are moving.
* April-December 1999: These idents were created by Spin, and mostly featured the rectangles on same colour tones, while the square with the number "'''4'''" was formed by a scanning pulse. Other versions had different fast-paced footages of places showing while the rectangles are moving.
* December 1999-December 2001: These idents were created by STATIC. The lines now features more different shades, has the Channel 4 logo is shown in different ways rather than just being "scanned". Like before, fast paced footages can be seen, although this time in the same shades has the rectangles.
* December 1999-December 2001: These idents were created by STATIC. The lines now features more different shades, has the Channel 4 logo is shown in different ways rather than just being "scanned". Like before, fast paced footages can be seen, although this time in the same shades has the rectangles.
* January 2002-December 30, 2004: Another idents created by STATIC. This time the animation was focused in different ambiances, rather than just the rectangles. The Channel 4 logo still have different ways to appear. Starting in May 2002, the Channel 4 URL which says "channel4.com" is added below the logo.
* January 2002-December 30, 2004: Another idents created by STATIC. This time the animation was focused in different ambiances, rather than just the rectangles. The Channel 4 logo still have different ways to appear. Starting in May 2002, the Channel 4 URL which says "channel4.com" is added below the logo.
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'''Variants:'''  
'''Variants:'''  
* Other idents depicted the use of several blocks bashing about, which were primarily used for break bumpers. Some of these idents include:
* Other idents depicted the use of several blocks bashing about, which were primarily used for break bumpers. Some of these idents include:
** A ''Simpsons'' variant, aired before episodes of ''The Simpsons'', although not all the time. In this one, the blocks, all colored yellow, keep moving towards different parts of the screen, along with a pair of circular shapes resembling eyes with small black pupils. Although new idents were introduced in late 2017, this version is still used in one way or another, either still being used before an episode, or as a bumper between episodes.
** A ''Simpsons'' variant, aired before episodes of ''The Simpsons'', although not all the time. In this one, the blocks, all coloured yellow, keep moving towards different parts of the screen, along with a pair of circular shapes resembling eyes with small black pupils. Although new idents were introduced in late 2017, this version is still used in one way or another, either still being used before an episode, or as a bumper between episodes.
** Another ident used for the coverage of Formula 1 motor racing.
** Another ident used for the coverage of Formula 1 motor racing.
** Beginning on June 19, 2017, all new break bumpers were made, this time actually showing the logo being formed in some matter before being thrown about.
** Beginning on June 19, 2017, all new break bumpers were made, this time actually showing the logo being formed in some matter before being thrown about.
** In the event of a death in the Royal Family or other emergency matters, a more somber ident will be used instead. The background has a unique shimmer to it as the blocks silently move slightly in the lower-right corner.
** In the event of a death in the Royal Family or other emergency matters, a more somber ident will be used instead. The background has a unique shimmer to it as the blocks silently move slightly in the lower-right corner.


'''Accompanying clock ident:''' The clock makes a return for the first time in 20 years, being a large pile of blocks. The blocks are seen around 2 invisible clock hands, which bounce in real time with the ticking. There's also several different color variations.
'''Accompanying clock ident:''' The clock makes a return for the first time in 20 years, being a large pile of blocks. The blocks are seen around 2 invisible clock hands, which bounce in real time with the ticking. There's also several different colour variations.


'''Technique:''' Live action, with CGI animation involved. This was animated by DBLG.
'''Technique:''' Live action, with CGI animation involved. This was animated by DBLG.
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* Another version features the construct walking up a mountain path that overlooks a distant town. It stands out on one of the peaks, facing the town, and blares Fourscore, the sound and force of it causing havoc in the town, knocking a cyclist off their bike, causing animals to cry out, making a couple put on protective headsets, a person closing their window, and a man along with a group of schoolchildren trying to stand against the force of the blast. The construct eventually stops, chuckles, and it cuts back to the kids toppling over in unison.
* Another version features the construct walking up a mountain path that overlooks a distant town. It stands out on one of the peaks, facing the town, and blares Fourscore, the sound and force of it causing havoc in the town, knocking a cyclist off their bike, causing animals to cry out, making a couple put on protective headsets, a person closing their window, and a man along with a group of schoolchildren trying to stand against the force of the blast. The construct eventually stops, chuckles, and it cuts back to the kids toppling over in unison.
*Another variant features the construct playing in the middle of a street with a group of kids, kicking a football around. After a while, the construct kicks the ball wide, which ends up breaking the window of a nearby house. The angry occupant shouts at the group, giving chase as they all run away, the construct quickly playing the Fourscore tune.
*Another variant features the construct playing in the middle of a street with a group of kids, kicking a football around. After a while, the construct kicks the ball wide, which ends up breaking the window of a nearby house. The angry occupant shouts at the group, giving chase as they all run away, the construct quickly playing the Fourscore tune.
*The fourth variant features a kaiju-sized construct submerged in the ocean, barring the top of its head, upon which a group of people (who appear to be immigrants) are sitting. It emerges from the water as it approaches the white cliffs of Dover, allowing the people to dismount from it atop the cliffs. Once they are off, it walks back towards the sea, turning around to wave at the group as it blares Fourscore.
*The fourth variant features a kaiju-sised construct submerged in the ocean, barring the top of its head, upon which a group of people (who appear to be immigrants) are sitting. It emerges from the water as it approaches the white cliffs of Dover, allowing the people to dismount from it atop the cliffs. Once they are off, it walks back towards the sea, turning around to wave at the group as it blares Fourscore.


'''Trivia:''' These idents were filmed in Liverpool, the Peak District and the White Cliffs of Dover.
'''Trivia:''' These idents were filmed in Liverpool, the Peak District and the White Cliffs of Dover.
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====(1991)====
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see three CGI rectangles colored {{color|dodgerblue|blue}}, {{color|red}} and {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} stretching and rotating in various directions, eventually forming a simplified "'''4'''". It stays still for a few seconds before rotating and stops again.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see three CGI rectangles coloured {{color|dodgerblue|blue}}, {{color|red}} and {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} stretching and rotating in various directions, eventually forming a simplified "'''4'''". It stays still for a few seconds before rotating and stops again.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation by award-winning designer/director Matt Forrest of Snapper Films.
'''Technique:''' CGI animation by award-winning designer/director Matt Forrest of Snapper Films.
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