Channel 4 warns of privatisation risk to future coverage of Paralympics
The channel, founded in 1982, is currently funded by advertising but is publicly-owned. A government consultation on privatisation will close in September.
Media minister John Whittingdale has said "increasing pressure" from streaming giants was a factor in the decision to look into the channel's future.Mr Katz said some safeguards could be written into the licence with regulator Ofcom, but that they would be bound to come under pressure.
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