The Office and After Life creator Ricky Gervais has spoken out against UK government proposals to sell broadcaster Channel 4.In a tweet on Monday, Gervais told his 14.4 million followers that Channel 4’s unique remit would be “destroyed” if it were privatized.
He added that it would be a “real shame” if ministers push ahead with the plans.For almost 40 years, Channel 4 has been a launch pad for new ideas and new talent.
It’s been able to do that because of its remit and not-for-profit structure and it would be a real shame if that was destroyed by selling off the channel.— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) July 19, 2021Channel 4 is government-owned but is editorially and commercially independent from the state.
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