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Fresh debate over a possible BBC and Channel 4 merger
Original: bbc iplayer
Discussion around BBC iPlayer is being driven by renewed talk about the future of Britain's public broadcasters, with veteran television executive Wayne Garvie arguing that the BBC and Channel 4 should merge. The proposal has prompted debate about whether combining the two broadcasters, and their streaming services, would secure their finances or weaken pluralism in UK public-service broadcasting.
Why now: A prominent industry figure has just called for the BBC and Channel 4 to merge, putting public broadcaster strategy back in the spotlight.
BBCChannel 4Wayne GarvieBBC iPlayerUnited Kingdom
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