Britain | A great British sell-off?
Who might buy Britain’s Channel 4?
Plans to sell a slice of broadcast TV look half-baked
AS IT NEARS its 40th birthday Channel 4 should have plenty to celebrate. The publicly owned channel emerged from the pandemic with a record operating surplus. Frothy shows like “The Great British Bake-Off” are a hit with viewers, while serious ones like “It’s a Sin” impress critics.
This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “A great British sell-off?”
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