Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. • • BT is scaling down its TV business, now looking likely to sell BT Sport to DAZN. BT’s focus now is on investing in its 5G mobile network and next-gen full fibre broadband, spending billions in the process. In this context, acquiring Channel 4 looks very unlikely.
     videoweek.com/2021/09/30/who-could-be-in-the-race-to-buy-channel-4/

     Who Could Be in the Race to Buy Channel 4? - VideoWeek

2. People also ask

   How much is Channel 4 worth?

   • However, Dorothy Byrne, the former Channel 4 head of news and current affairs, has asked: "How long would it really be before this commercial owner said, 'We really can't afford very expensive Channel 4 News at an hour in prime time.'" What happens next? Media analysts Enders have suggested that Channel 4 would be worth between £600m and £1.5bn.

   Privatising Channel 4: What could new ownership mean and who ... - BBC

   www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60993887

   See all results for this question

   How does Channel 4 get its money?

   • However, instead of receiving public funding (like the BBC), Channel 4 gets its money through advertising. Unlike other broadcasters, it doesn't make its own shows - they are all made by independent production companies. Any profits go back into programme-making.

   Privatising Channel 4: What could new ownership mean and who ... - BBC

   www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60993887

   See all results for this question

   Will channel 4 become a public service broadcaster?

   • Confirming the sale, Ms Dorries said: "A change of ownership will give Channel 4 the tools and freedom to flourish and thrive as a public service broadcaster long into the future." She said plans for the broadcaster's future would be set out in a white paper.

   Government expected to sell Channel 4 as public ownership is 'holding

   news.sky.com/story/government-expected-to-sell-channel-4-as-public-ownership-is-holding-it-back-12582450

   See all results for this question

   Is ITV a potential acquirer if Channel 4 is sold off?

   • The Love Island broadcaster, which has laid out ambitious plans to take on US streaming giants, has long been touted as a potential acquirer if Channel 4 was sold off. Bernstein said in November that ITV’s “strong finish to the year provides the balance sheet headroom for a deal ” but flagged possible competition concerns.

   Who could buy Channel 4? | Evening Standard

   www.standard.co.uk/business/channel-4-privatisation-itv-viacom-amazon-netflix-b992576.html

   See all results for this question

   Should channel 4 be sold to a private company?

   • Any profits go back into programme-making. However, the government says that because TV advertising revenues are declining (along with traditional TV viewing) and programme budgets are rising, Channel 4 is being held back from competing with other TV services. It says it wants to sell Channel 4 to a private company.

   Privatising Channel 4: What could new ownership mean and who ... - BBC

   www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60993887

   See all results for this question

   When will Channel 4 be privatised?

   • The broadcaster could be put up for bid from the spring of 2023, with foreign ownership possible. The Government is set to proceed with plans to privatise Channel 4. Here are answers to some of the key questions about the decision.

   A closer look at the Government’s plans to privatise Channel 4

   www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/nadine-dorries-government-armando-iannucci-tv-industry-sport-b2050930.html

   See all results for this question

3. videoweek.com › 2021/12/16 › channel-4s-sportsChannel 4’s Sports Strategy Could Help Fend Off Privatisation

   videoweek.com › 2021/12/16 › channel-4s-sports

   • Cached

   Dec 16, 2021 · Last Thursday, just three days before the final, Channel 4 announced a deal with F1 rights holder Sky to broadcast the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The deal was seen as a coup for Channel 4.

4. www.independent.co.uk › news › ukA closer look at the Government’s plans to privatise Channel 4

   www.independent.co.uk › news › uk

   • Cached

   Apr 5, 2022 · – Who could buy Channel 4? Foreign ownership has not been ruled out, as long as the regulator Ofcom’s “fit and proper” test for ownership is passed, according to reports.

5. www.standard.co.uk › business › channel-4Who could buy Channel 4? - Evening Standard

   www.standard.co.uk › business › channel-4

   • Cached

   Apr 5, 2022 · Who could buy Channel 4? ITV has emerged as an early front-runner to buy the broadcaster, though any deal may face competition concerns.

6. news.sky.com › story › government-expected-to-sellGovernment expected to sell Channel 4 as public ownership is ...

   news.sky.com › story › government-expected-to-sell

   • Cached

   Apr 5, 2022 · The government has been pushing the idea of privatising Channel 4 in recent months. Confirming the sale, Ms Dorries said: "A change of ownership will give Channel 4 the tools and freedom to ...

   • Video Duration: 2 min

7. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-60993887Privatising Channel 4: What could new ownership mean ... - BBC

   www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-60993887

   • Cached

   Apr 5, 2022 · Media analysts Enders have suggested that Channel 4 would be worth between £600m and £1.5bn. Buyers could include existing UK commercial broadcasters like ITV and Sky, or "international...

8. www.bbc.co.uk › news › entertainment-arts-60993887Privatising Channel 4: What could new ownership mean and who ...

   www.bbc.co.uk › news › entertainment-arts-60993887

   • Cached

   Apr 5, 2022 · Media analysts Enders have suggested that Channel 4 would be worth between £600m and £1.5bn. Buyers could include existing UK commercial broadcasters like ITV and Sky, or "international...

9. www.sportcal.com › media › sky-and-channel-4-extendSky and Channel 4 extend F1 deal through 2026 - Sportcal

   www.sportcal.com › media › sky-and-channel-4-extend

   • Cached

   Jul 6, 2023 · UK broadcasters Sky (pay-TV) and Channel 4 (free-to-air) have extended their long-running partnership for covering action from motor racing’s iconic Formula 1 (F1) series through to 2026. The partnership extension, announced today (July 6), will see Sky continue to sub-license highlights from all F1 qualifying sessions, sprints, and grands ...