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1980s. 13 November – The Broadcasting Act 1980 paves the way for a fourth television channel in the UK. The channel is established as a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA). A subscription is levied on the ITV companies to pay for the channel; they sell Channel 4's airtime in return. 1981.
Nov 2, 2020 · At 4.40pm (4, 4 - get it?), Channel 4 officially launches with a preview of what to expect from this bold new broadcaster. Thanks to YouTube, you can relive the birth of the channel below: 4.45pm: Countdown
Before Channel 4 and S4C, Britain had three terrestrial television services: BBC1, BBC2, and ITV, with BBC2 the last to launch in 1964. The Broadcasting Act 1980 began the process of adding a fourth; Channel 4 was formally created, along with its Welsh counterpart, by an act of Parliament in 1982.
Nov 2, 2007 · 25 facts from Channel 4's 25 years. Channel 4 celebrates its 25th anniversary on air on Friday 2 November. To mark this milestone, here are 25 facts about the network. IN THE BEGINNING. The...
Since Channel 4 was created in 1982, it has been at the centre of national conversations and a catalyst for the creation of a world-beating production sector in the UK. Our purpose is to create...
Channel 4: extending voices. The arrival of Channel 4 in 1982 was a milestone in the history of public broadcasting. In particular, the channel was a model of public broadcasting adapted to the complexities of a multi-ethnic society eager for programmes extending not just the number of choices available but the very range of choice.
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Apr 6, 2022 · On October 30 1987, Channel 4 debuted its now-acclaimed current affairs documentary series, Channel 4 Dispatches.
