BBC and Channel 4 discuss streaming partnership
9 July 2026
BBC and Channel 4 discuss streaming partnership
Our lead: the BBC and Channel 4 are discussing a streaming partnership built around scale for British public-service broadcasting.
“Our lead: the BBC and Channel 4 are discussing a streaming partnership built around scale for British public-service broadcasting. Matt Brittin framed the talks as a sovereign platform response to Netflix, Disney and other global services. For the industry, the move tests whether national broadcasters can pool distribution while still competing on programmes and rights.”
Original reporting: broadbandtvnews.com ↗
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