Let’s not just sell dreary C4... close it down!
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nadine Dorries, was bang-on in her article about the decision to sell Channel 4. It is obviously Leftleaning, and the Left need to hang on to anything that can help promote their ridiculous agendas. We should all welcome the end of Channel 4 as it is and just hope it ends up in the hands of those who allow opinions that challenge the woke brigade.
Alex Stevens, Burnley
Channel 4 is dreary, anti-British, London-centred and unaccountable to anyone. Don’t just sell it – close it down. There are plenty of alternatives out there.
P. Sanders, Worcestershire
I don’t think Channel 4 will suffer when it’s sold as it will probably just result in a company restructure. However, a spotlight needs to be shone on the awfulness of BBC2 daytime and BBC1 with the endless antique programmes.
Sydney Bristow, Oakham, Rutland
Channel 4 has always been at the forefront of coarsening our society, with the liberal use of ‘strong language’ and programmes such as the lewd Naked Attraction, among many others. Of course, they will say that they are only reflecting the views of ‘the man in the street’, but I would say they are in the
unique position of influencing popular opinion without actually getting their own hands dirty.
Brian Rushton, Stourport-on-Severn
I wonder whether Nadine’s decision to sell Channel 4 has anything to do with Channel 4 News not being afraid to report exactly what the Tory Government is doing, and not doing.
Andy Nelson, Tadley, Hampshire
Nadine Dorries would barely recognise one end of a TV camera from the other. The Government’s current obsession with demolishing what’s left of independent broadcasting and free speech is going to be the downfall of this country.
S. Gray, Brighton
If you like house-hunting, reality shows, sex programmes and quizzes, then carry on watching. There is no comedy at all any more, and the same could be said for the BBC.
S. Austin, Abingdon
Well summarised, Nadine.
Running TV stations is not what governments are for. She should indeed ignore the Leftie lynch mob.
C. Taylor, Stratford-upon-Avon
Privatising Channel 4 is just not the answer, especially in this current climate. It costs the taxpayer nothing, supports thousands of small production companies across the country, and this decision is the opposite of levelling up.
E. Lester, London