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Old 05-01-2025, 02:41   #22
RichardCoulter
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Re: Virgin TV (2025)

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Originally Posted by vincerooney View Post
thought all of channel 4s channels were technically public broadcasters just like bbc 3 and 4 are?
It's publically owned, but is in a perilous financial situation.

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 View Post
That doesn't say their closing Channel 4 anyway, it says their non PSB channels...not that I think it's going to happen this year.

I'm sure they won't close Channel 4 itself, but there was no mention of cable TV in the speculation by people in the industry. If Channel 4 continues to broadcast as is, Virgjn are obligated to continue carrying it at neutral cost.

If Channel 4 decides to cut costs by going streaming only, I don't believe that Virgin has an obligation to carry it and if they do they would be able to charge them for it.
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