📺 Government confirms possible privatisation of Channel 4
Launching consultation on sale because “moving into private ownership and changing its remit could help secure its future as a successful and sustainable public service broadcaster” #Channel4
Launching consultation on sale because “moving into private ownership and changing its remit could help secure its future as a successful and sustainable public service broadcaster” #Channel4
📺 It’s currently publicly owned & funded by advertising
Broadcaster’s management has warned it could lead to some programmes being cancelled
CEO: “Have always got to be careful about doing something that might be irreversible & possibly damage things we do for the sector & UK”
Broadcaster’s management has warned it could lead to some programmes being cancelled
CEO: “Have always got to be careful about doing something that might be irreversible & possibly damage things we do for the sector & UK”
📺 💻 Government also considering tighter regulation of streaming services like Netflix & Disney+ so it’s in line with traditional linear broadcasters like the BBC, ITV & Sky
That would include: “changes to age ratings and addressing impartiality and accuracy rules for documentaries and news content - alongside measures to level the playing field so public service broadcasters can compete with international rivals”
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