Who owns Channel 4?
Channel 4
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- Brand origin
- United Kingdom
- Main production
- United Kingdom
A publicly owned statutory corporation under the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
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Updated: 13 September 2026 · Ownership verified: 13 September 2026 ·
Ownership chain
- BrandChannel 4United Kingdom
- Channel Four Television Corporation
- Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Ultimate ownerGovernment of the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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Sources: channel4.com, en.wikipedia.org
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