Ofcom Update: Ofcom to consider long-term options for channel 4's future

Ofcom today published a statement in response to independent analysis showing that Channel 4’s funding model is likely to become unsustainable in the future.
 
Ofcom has considered the analysis - in conjunction with evidence from stakeholders - and decided that:

• Though Channel 4’s ability to deliver PSB in the future is likely to come under sustained pressure from 2010 onwards, there is no apparent need for immediate intervention;

• However, work to evaluate potential interventions in the long term should begin now. Ofcom will assess a full range of options post 2010 as part of its next statutory review of Public Service Broadcasting which will begin in the autumn;

• The Channel 4 Board should significantly develop the ways in which it assesses the broadcaster’s remit delivery and public service contribution ahead of this period of financial uncertainty.

• Ofcom will monitor Channel 4’s financial performance and delivery against its PSB remit closely to observe the impact of emerging commercial pressures.

The statement can be found at :

 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv/psb_review/c4review/c4review/

 

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