LONDON (Reuters) – The British government said it was open to any expression of interest in Channel 4, the publicly-owned but advert-funded broadcaster that has a remit to produce distinctive programming.
“We will be interested to hear from anybody who expresses interest,” Media Minister John Whittingdale told LBC radio on Wednesday when asked if a foreign company could buy the broadcaster.
The government on Wednesday launched a consultation on selling Channel 4.
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by William James)
