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May 14, 2021 · Channel 4 could be sold in less than three years to “provide a sustainable future for the broadcaster,” the culture secretary, Oliver Dowden has said.
Jan 5, 2023 · Channel 4 will remain publicly owned, with reforms to help boost its sustainability and commercial freedom, Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan says.
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- Who Owns Channel 4?
- Why Is Channel 4 Being Sold?
- How Has Channel 4 reacted to The Privatisation News?
- When Is Channel 4 Being Sold?
- How Has The TV Industry Reacted?
Channel 4 is a public broadcaster that is owned by the UK government. Created in 1982 by the Conservative government under Margaret Thatcher, the network was set up to help serve and represent under-represented audiences. Unlike the BBC, Channel 4 is funded by advertising but has remained publicly owned. However, on Monday 4th April 2022, Culture S...
After a public consultation on the future of Channel 4, Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries released a statement on the decision to sell the public broadcaster. Dorries commented: "Channel 4 rightly holds a cherished place in British life and I want that to remain the case. "I have come to the conclusion that government ownership is holding Channel 4 ...
The response from Channel 4 itself, however, has been critical of the UK government's decision. A Channel 4 spokesperson said: "With over 60,000 submissions to the government’s public consultation, it is disappointing that today’s announcement has been made without formally recognising the significant public interest concerns which have been raised...
It is expected that it could take up to 18 monthsfor the process of Channel 4's sale to go through the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Then the network would be up for sale. Alex Mahon, CEO of Channel 4, commented in an email to staff: "My priority now, along with the rest of the Exec team, is to look after all of you and the wonderful Cha...
The majority of reactions from leading television industry figures have been highly critical of the decision to privatise Channel 4. Filmmaker Kate Arnold tweeted: "Channel 4 does not cost the public any money. It’s profitable. It supports an independent TV production industry across the UK. It nurtures new talent. It invests in investigative & for...
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Apr 28, 2022 · Nadine Dorries, the culture secretary, has announced plans to bring streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime under the control of Ofcom, the communications regulator, for the first time.
Jan 5, 2023 · DCMS Secretary of State Michelle Donelan has concluded her business case review and announced that Channel 4 will not be sold.
Apr 5, 2022 · The government has decided to push ahead with plans to privatise Channel 4, the culture secretary has confirmed. Nadine Dorries said she had concluded "that government ownership is holding Channel ...
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Apr 5, 2022 · The independent producers who make programmes for Channel 4 can make money when shows are sold to streaming services, or to broadcasters in other countries. A privatised Channel 4 could...
