Michelle Donelan – 2023 Comments on the Privatisation of Channel 4

The comments made by Michelle Donelan, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, on 5 January 2023.

Channel 4 is a British success story and a linchpin of our booming creative industries. After reviewing the business case and engaging with the relevant sectors I have decided that Channel 4 should not be sold.

This announcement will bring huge opportunities across the UK with Channel 4’s commitment to double their skills investment to £10 million and double the number of jobs outside of London. The package will also safeguard the future of our world leading independent production sector. We will work closely with them to add new protections such as increasing the amount of content C4C must commission from independent producers.