Channel 4 could be sold off

Article Abstract:

Channel 4 television, the which is allowed to broadcast until 2002 with an Independent Television Commission licence, and had over GB 80mn in assets at the beginning of 1997, may be sold off by the UK government following proposals by the UK chancellor to dispose of more than GB 12bn in state assets. According to the chief secretary to the Treasury, Alistair Darling speaking on BBC television's On The Record on 14 June 1998, although the privatisation of the Post Office will be a more important issue for the government, he refused to rule out altogether a possible sell-off of Channel 4 in the future.

Comment:

Is likely to be sold by UK govt following proposals by UK chancellor to dispose off more than GBP12 bil in state assets

Asset sales & divestitures, Channel 4, Article

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The camera never lies, but the computer does

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The BBC's new 3D Virtual Studio will use powerful graphics computers to create sets. In contrast with 2D sets, the audience's view of the sets will change as the camera moves. Each camera is connected to a Silicon Graphics Onyx supercomputer, as a great deal of computing power is required. The high level of computing power needed makes virtual studios very expensive, but Danny Popkin, technical development manager at the BBC, believes that costs will be cut in the future by using a hybrid 2D/3D system.

Television broadcasting stations, Usage, British Broadcasting Corp., Virtual reality

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UK: 24-HOUR NEWS CHANNEL FROM ITN

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A new 24-hour news service that will be available on cable and satellite digital television is to be launched in the UK by ITN. The service is a joint venture with the cable television company, NTL, and is part of ITN plans to become a global news provider.

New capacity, new plant construction, Independent Television Network Inc.

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