A panel discusses what the privatisation of 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.

Chair Ciaran Jenkins, Scotland Correspondent, Channel 4 News, is joined by David Elstein, former Chief Executive, Channel 5, Melanie Leach, CEO, South Shore Productions, and Marcus Ryder, Head of External Consultancies, Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity.