Channel 4 Annual Report - Culture, Media and Sport Committee Contents


Conclusions and recommendations


Measuring progress

1.  We recommend that in future Annual Reports Channel 4 disclose its investment in key public service genres and the hours of first-run originations on each individual digital channel. We also urge Channel 4 to investigate what additional detail on first-run originations and public service delivery it can provide without disclosing commercially sensitive material. (Paragraph 9)

Future targets

2.  We recognise that Channel 4 faces a considerable challenge to make available sufficient funds to maintain current levels of public service content. However, we urge Channel 4 to be more transparent when articulating its future public service content-related investment targets. (Paragraph 10)

Tramadol nights

3.  We recognise that Channel 4 has a remit to take risks and push the boundaries of taste, and would not wish to constrain this ability. However, when it is found to have gone too far, it is important that Channel 4 makes—and is seen to make—a full apology. (Paragraph 12)



 
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