Channel 4 making own content to have ‘safeguards’ as part of Media Bill
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Plans to support Channel 4 to make its own content will be accompanied by “new safeguards” as part of the Media Bill. “Channel 4’s support for producers across the whole of the UK remains a priority for this Government.” Chief executive of Channel 4, Alex Mahon, said that in-house production could offer “financial sustainability” but the broadcaster still has a “fundamental belief in the importance of independent producers”. “Most of all, we are only too aware how hard times are across the sector with the impact of the advertising downturn, and will always have that at the forefront of our minds in our commissioning strategy.” Minister for media, tourism and creative industries Sir John Whittingdale said the Government wants Channel 4 to “thrive”. “The corporation’s duty to support independent producers has helped build one of the most successful TV industries in the world,” he added.
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