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- Channel Four Television Corporation is a British state-owned media company which runs 12 television channels and a streaming service. Unlike the BBC, it receives no public funding and is instead funded entirely by its own commercial activities. Its original and principal activity is the British national television network Channel 4.
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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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In July 2007, Channel Four bought 50% of Box Television Ltd for £28 million from Emap plc. Emap's stake was transferred to new owners, Bauer Consumer Media, following Bauer's acquisition of Emap's publishing and radio businesses. In 2015, Box Television was renamed to The Box Plus Network with a new look and logo.
Apr 5, 2022 · Channel 4 is publicly owned, but does not cost the taxpayer money as it is funded by advertising. It does not receive any Government funding and does not receive money from the licence fee.
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 · Launched in 1982, Channel 4 is a government-owned TV broadcasting company, which now consists of 12 channels including Film4, E4, and its own streaming service, All 4.
Jul 6, 2021 · The government is considering the sell-off of Channel 4 as it opens a public consultation into its future. The channel, founded in 1982, is funded by advertising but is publicly-owned.
