Committees

The future of Channel 4

Inquiry

Since its launch in 1982, Channel 4 has been in public ownership. However, the Government is consulting on a possible privatisation of the broadcaster. This inquiry, building on the Committee’s previous work on Channel 4 and public service broadcasters, will examine the case for privatisation and possible changes to the remit and regulation of Channel 4.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Friday 17 September 2021.

Work news

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Communications and Digital Committee publishes report on Channel 4’s future
The Communications and Digital Committee publishes its report The future of Channel 4.
26 November 2021
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Channel 4's future considered by new inquiry
The Communications and Digital Committee launches a new inquiry into the future of Channel 4 and its potential sell-off.
16 August 2021
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Contact us

  • Email: holcommunications@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 8662 (committee staff) | 020 7219 8535 (Press Officer)
  • Address: Communications and Digital Committee, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW