Join the RTS for a fascinating session looking at what a potentially privatised Channel 4 could mean for the creative sector and the representation of diverse communities around Britain.
As the broadcaster continues to expand its presence and role outside of London, with a focus on Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow and Birmingham; there are concerns that progress in on and off-screen representation and the wider economic benefits of this policy will be lost if privatisation goes ahead. Meanwhile others argue that ' levelling up' should not be the responsibility of a broadcaster, but of government, regardless of the ownership model.
Speakers
David Elstein, former Chief Executive, Channel 5
Melanie Leach, CEO, South Shore Productions
Marcus Ryder, Head of External Consultancies,Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity
Chair: Ciaran Jenkins, Scotland Correspondent, Channel 4 News
