Public broadcasting in Scotland

Lack of free-to-air football in Scotland on MPs’ agenda in debate on public broadcasting

15 June 2023

MPs express disappointment at UK Ministers’ refusal to act on free-to-air football for Scottish fans

28 April 2023

MPs call for major Scottish sporting events to be broadcast across free-to-air channels

2 March 2023

What is the future for Scottish public broadcasting? UK Government Minister gives evidence

UK Government Minister Julia Lopez MP gives evidence on the Scottish broadcasting landscape, including the impact of online and streaming services.

19 January 2023

Comment: FIFA World Cup Play-Off Final on free to air TV channels

Chair comments on the news that the FIFA World Cup Play-Off Final will be shown on free to air television channels STV, ITV and S4C

27 May 2022

Streaming giants give evidence on commitment to Scottish production

The Scottish Affairs Committee explores the media landscape in Scotland

11 March 2022

Channel 4 confirms casting team to find Scottish family for Gogglebox

Scottish Affairs Committee recieves correspondence from Chief Executive of Channel 4

17 November 2021

STV executives questioned on channel’s operation

The Scottish Affairs Committee hears from the Chief Executive of STV in an evidence session examining public broadcasting in Scotland

10 November 2021

Channel 4’s privatisation under the spotlight by MPs

Committee to take evidence from Channel 4

16 September 2021

BBC's commitment to Scotland – amid shortfall in spending on programmes made in Scotland – to be discussed with MPs

Committee to hear from BBC Scotland on the current media landscape in Scotland

16 July 2021

Non-inquiry session