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Originally Posted by carlwaring
I wasn't aware that you could design a contract around channels that don't exist  Care to tell me a little more about how that works? |
Of course.
As I understand it, a clause, or series of clauses exists which state something to the effect of:
i.As an integral part of this agreement, BSkyB will ensure carriage of the channels set out in Appendix x for the fixed amount set out in appendix y for a period of no less than 20 years.
The following clause or similar would ensure the Sky 1a and Sky Atlantic situation would not have occurred:
ii.In addition, BSkyB will ensure that any channels not included in Appendix x which are not Premium channels (as defined in Appendix z) will be made available at the rate set out in appendix y for a period of no less than 20 years. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes all channels (other than Premium channels) wholly owned by BSkyB or their wholly owned subsidiaries.