Officials signal end of privatization push for Channel 4
Plans to privatize the British public broadcaster Channel 4 may be over after government officials said they are working on a new business plan for the network.
Channel 4 (UK)
Channel 4 is a British broadcast network that provides culturally-relevant, alternative programming. The channel was established in 1982 to provide competition to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and its two channels. It is mostly funded through commercial advertisements that run before and during programs.
Channel 4 to unify linear, video on-demand brand
Channel 4 says it will re-organize its linear channels and on-demand services around the “Channel 4” brand identity.
British TV show will let audience destroy art by Picasso, Hitler
A new British television show set to air on Channel 4 will let the audience decide whether Jimmy Carr destroys historic art.
British government moving forward with Channel 4 sale
Some lawmakers expressed concern that the sale of Channel 4 to private investors could diminish alternate programming on the network.
Discovery exploring bid for Channel 4 UK, report claims
Discovery Communications is reportedly exploring a potential bid for British broadcaster Channel 4, according to a report.
UK’s Channel 4 may be privatized by 2024, official says
The UK’s fourth major terrestrial broadcast TV network could go privatized by 2024, according to a key government official.
