The Government has launched a public consultation into the privatisation of Channel 4. Expand Close Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden (Yui Mok/PA) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden (Yui Mok/PA)The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said the decision to review Channel 4’s ownership structure had been taken because the changing media landscape posed a serious threat to traditional linear broadcasters. These responses will inform the Government’s ongoing review of public service broadcasting. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “The media world has changed immeasurably since Channel 4’s creation in the early 1980s, but whilst we have more choice today the need for a strong and successful Channel 4 continues. The consultation comes ahead of a Government White Paper on the future of broadcasting which is due in the autumn.

Source: Irish Independent July 06, 2021 15:00 UTC