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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
It’s going to have to jump out and bite you in the bum before you actually acknowledge where all this is going.
Firstly, the first paragraph says:
‘Channel 4 has said it no longer sees its future in traditional television channels, in a decision that could spell the end for some documentaries and other programmes that do not attract younger online audiences.’
You say the channel is a public service broadcaster. So what? Not only can they provide free streaming services through Freeview, but the government is looking to sell off the channel. Additionally, they are also reviewing whether ‘public service broadcasting’ is relevant today, and if so, what it should embrace.
I accept completely that the channel is not closing down tomorrow, but the process might not take as long as I originally envisaged.
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I think it is pretty clear that Channel 4 will migrate to streaming. I never said the company would be closing. The content will still be there.
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Channel 4 has a 20 year plan for it's distribution so it won't be going anywhere, if and it is a huge if any of the big 5 go streaming only it'll be Channel 5.
I'll defo check the system on Monday though incase anything about ch4 has come through whilst we've all been off work.