All Channel 4 Privatisation articles – Page 9
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CommentDon’t write off C4 – pushing boundaries is still in its DNA
It may not be the risk-taker it once was, but C4 still offers inspiration to many, says Danny Brocklehurst
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NewsChannel 4’s potential bidders assessed
What are the factors to consider around ITV, ViacomCBS, Discovery and Sky potentially bidding to buy C4?
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FeaturesDavid DeHaney, Proper Content
‘The main reason I’m concerned about privatisation of C4 is the potential loss of risk-taking. C4 is the primary terrestrial incubator of innovation’
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FeaturesJimmy Mulville, Hat Trick Productions
‘I’m open-mouthed that this Tory government thinks it’s a good plan to flog off this unique institution like some secondhand Volvo’
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CommentResisting privatisation doesn’t mean keeping the status quo
There’s no doubt C4 needs to change – but that’s far more likely if it retains its public ownership
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FeaturesNeil Crombie, Swan Films
‘When you pitch to C4, it’s always: what’s novel about this? What different experiences and perspectives are we going to see?’
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FeaturesKate Little & Claire Poyser, Lime Pictures
‘C4’s dedication to providing content to minority audiences is critical to ensuring that UK broadcasting includes the widest range of voices’
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FeaturesAndy Harries, Left Bank Pictures
‘If Channel 4 had not rescued The Deal, it is almost certain The Crown would not have existed’
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FeaturesIndie sector speaks up to save Channel 4
Six indie bosses offer passionate defences of C4 – recalling how it boosted their careers &, kickstarted the independent production sector
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CommentPrivatisation: Lessons from C4’s past
What does the previous failed attempt to privatise Channel 4 say about the prospects of avoiding a sale next year?
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NewsHouse of Lords to scrutinize C4 sale
Communications and Digital Committee calls for evidence submissions
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NewsOpposition MPs call for shared ownership of C4
‘Mutualisation’ proposals could see viewers and indies take control
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NewsBanijay COO: C4 sale threatens risk-taking
Peter Langenberg raises concerns about impact of privatisation on remit
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NewsFreeview chief issues C4 sale warning
Jonathan Thompson sets out ‘unintended consequences’ of knee-jerk privatisation
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NewsC4 director job ad underlines government sale ambitions
Board hopefuls asked to share experience of ‘significant transactions’
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CommentWhy I’m no longer talking to media execs about C4 privatisation
I want a public C4 and a new regulatory environment to formally introduce ring-fenced funds for diverse-led productions, says Marcus Ryder
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CommentDon’t let gov’t force our hand on C4 sale
The plan to sell broadcaster is a crude magician’s trick that we reject wholeheartedly, says Jon Swain
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NewsMajor advertising body pans C4 privatisation
ISBA boss fears for future of broadcaster’s ‘young and diverse audience’