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Britain plans sale of broadcaster Channel 4

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Britain plans sale of broadcaster Channel 4

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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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.

The advertising-funded channel was set up with a remit to provide challenging and distinctive programming for audiences under-served by traditional broadcasters.

Rather than making its own programmes, Channel 4 commissioned them from new production companies, helping establish Britain's successful independent TV production sector.
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"Dowden's junior minister John Whittingdale did not rule out the possibility of a foreign bidder, such as Rupert Murdoch."
Guess that sort of settles it. Another anti-American political channel?
 
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