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Channel 4 is a British free-to-air public broadcast television channel owned and operated by Channel Four Television Corporation. It is publicly owned but, unlike the BBC, it receives no public funding and is funded entirely by its commercial activities, including advertising. It began its transmission in 1982 and was established to provide a fourth television service in the United Kingdom. At the time, the only other channels were the licence-funded BBC1 and BBC2, and a single commercial broadcasting network, ITV.
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'No evidence' Channel 4 bosses were aware of Russell Brand accusationsThere is "no evidence" managers were aware of allegations against Russell Brand, a Channel 4 investigation has found.Sky News - Published | |
Channel 4 to unveil deeper job cuts as ad downturn bitesChannel 4 will announce plans this week for deeper-than-expected job cuts amid a steep downturn in the broadcast advertising market.Sky News - Published | |
Stephen Fry to deliver alternative Christmas messageStephen Fry is set to address the reported rise in antisemitism in recent months as he delivers Channel 4's alternative Christmas message this year.Sky News - Published | |
Brand allegations show how 'terrible behaviour towards women was tolerated' in TV, says Channel 4 bossChannel 4's chief executive has described the allegations made against Russell Brand as "horrendous" and said it is clear that "terrible behaviour towards women was historically tolerated" in the TV..Sky News - Published | |
Why are the allegations against Russell Brand only coming out now?Four women have made allegations of rape and sexual assault against the comedian Russell Brand in a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches.Sky News - Published | |
Channel 4 to show England's Euro U21 finalChannel 4 will broadcast Saturday's European Under-21 Championship final as England play Spain in Georgia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Simpsons episode where Homer goes on strike shown by Channel 4 on 'Walkout Wednesday' Channel 4 has said its showing of a Simpsons episode centred on workers' rights on the biggest day of strike action in a decade was a coincidence. Sky News - Published | |
Plans to privatise Channel 4 axed, government confirmsPlans to privatise Channel 4 have been axed, the culture secretary has confirmed.Sky News - Published | |
Plans to privatise Channel 4 to be scrapped by Culture Secretary, reports suggest The Culture Secretary has written to Rishi Sunak recommending the government drops its plans to privatise Channel 4, according to reports.Sky News - Published | |
Countdown's ultimate champions: Richard Whiteley 'the god', rejecting The Beast, and discovering tepidaria From Shaun Ryder's ban for swearing live on TFI Friday and the much-criticised Brass Eye, to unapologetically airing genitalia close-ups in Naked Attraction and broadcasting a live autopsy, Channel 4..Sky News - Published | |
Channel 4 privatisation, BBC licence fee and Matt Hancock on I'm A Celeb - the culture secretary on key issues The culture secretary has told Sky News that the BBC is a "national asset", that she's "working very closely" with Channel 4 to decide whether it should be sold off or not and that she'd be "too..Sky News - Published | |
First images of Wagatha Christie two-part court drama released The first images of a two-part film exploring the Wagatha Christie legal battle have been released by Channel 4.Sky News - Published | |
Channel 4 privatisation to be 're-examined' by new culture secretary The new culture secretary has cast doubt on the future of the government’s plans to sell off Channel 4, saying the decision is being reviewed "to make sure we still agree".Sky News - Published | Who is Michelle Donelan? How she went from WWE to culture secretary With the privatisation of Channel 4 and discussions around the BBC licence fee, plus the energy crisis and recovery from a particularly difficult period for the entertainment industry during the..Sky News - Published |
Channel 4 wins channel of the year at Edinburgh TV Festival - despite looming threat of privatisation Channel 4 has won the coveted channel of the year award at the Edinburgh TV Festival awards - despite the looming threat of privatisation.Sky News - Published | Wagatha Christie: Vardy v Rooney libel trial to be turned into Channel 4 drama The Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney libel trial is being made into a TV docudrama, Channel 4 has confirmed.Sky News - Published |
Nadine Dorries pressured Channel 4 to promote privatisation, committee hears Channel 4 has revealed it was put under pressure by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries' department to look at how it worded references to its future finances in its annual report following the..Sky News - Published | Channel 4's 'salad days are in the past', culture secretary tells TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has said Channel 4's "salad days are in the past" and that it is "time to look to the future" in an online dispute with TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp over the..Sky News - Published |
Government would not allow Channel 4 to be sold to 'hostile countries' like Russia or China, ex-culture secretary saysThe government would not allow publicly-owned Channel 4 to be sold to "hostile countries" such as Russia or China, a former culture secretary told Sky News.Sky News - Published | Senior Tory asks if move to sell Channel 4 is 'revenge' for Brexit coverage A senior Tory has questioned whether the government's proposed sale of Channel 4 is being done in an act of "revenge" for "biased coverage" of Brexit.Sky News - Published |
Government set to sell Channel 4 as public ownership is 'holding it back'The government has decided to push ahead with plans to privatise Channel 4.Sky News - Published | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Channel 4 to show Formula 1 season finaleThe final race of the Formula 1 season on Sunday will be shown live on free-to-air television on Channel 4.BBC Sport - Published |
Former England star in hospital for tests just weeks after withdrawing from TV show Former England midfielder Kieron Dyer is undergoing tests in hospital just weeks after withdrawing from the Channel 4 show Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.Sky News - Published | Channel 4 attacked as it emerges subtitles may not be fixed until the middle of November A charity has called on Ofcom to take regulatory action to address Channel 4's lack of subtitles, which may not be fixed until mid-November.Sky News - Published |
Care home, which lost 50% of residents to COVID, advised on TV drama to show 'reality of what we faced' The owner of a care home in Kent, which lost half of its residents to COVID-19, said Channel 4's newly-released drama Help shows "the panic, helplessness, fear and desperation" of care homes during the..Sky News - Published | Ministers hire JP Morgan to screen options for future of Channel 4 Ministers have drafted in a Wall Street banking behemoth to advise on the future of Channel 4 amid a growing battle over the public service broadcaster's prospective privatisation.Sky News - Published |
Privatisation of Channel 4 'needed' to compete with streaming services The culture secretary is expected to outline what he claims are the benefits of Channel 4's privatisation, arguing that the "much-needed investment" will help the broadcaster compete with streaming..Sky News - Published | Gogglebox star Andy Michael dies aged 61, Channel 4 says Gogglebox star Andy Michael has died after a short illness, Channel 4 has said.Sky News - Published |
Channel 4's Jon Show abused as anti-vaccine protesters storm HQ of UK news programmesAnti-vaccine protesters have stormed the London headquarters of production company ITN, which produces ITV News, Channel 4 News and Channel 5 News.Sky News - Published | Gogglebox star Pete McGarry dies aged 71 Gogglebox star Pete McGarry has died at the age of 71, Channel 4 has announced.Sky News - Published |
Government to consider selling off Channel 4 while clamping down on streaming servicesThe government is to review the ownership model and remit of Channel 4, opening up the broadcaster to the possibility of being privatised as soon as next year.Sky News - Published | Channel 4 executives hit back at possible privatisation of network by government Senior executives at Channel 4 have pushed back against a possible privatisation of the broadcaster by the government, warning some programmes could be cancelled if the changes are approved.Sky News - Published |
British and Irish Lions 2021: Japan warm-up Test will be on terrestrial televisionThe British and Irish Lions' warm-up Test against Japan will be shown on Channel 4 as live coverage of the team returns to terrestrial television for the first time since 1993.BBC Sport - Published | |
