Thread: Discovery, ITV and Sky are eyeing up bids for Channel 4
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Old 02-08-2021, 16:32   #3
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Re: Discovery, ITV and Sky are eyeing up bids for Channel 4
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Originally Posted by Chris View Post
Not surprising, however el gov holds the shares and if it still believes in Channel 4’s public service remit, which is distinct from the BBC and ITV, then it should not sell. None of these companies can acquire Channel 4 unless the government chooses to sell it - there are no shares listed anywhere.
Yes, that's why there is interest

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/bri...-4-2021-06-22/
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LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Britain's Conservative government said on Wednesday it was planning to sell Channel 4, launched 39 years ago as an edgy alternative to the BBC and ITV, to help secure its future as a public service broadcaster.
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