In Phase 2 of its review of public service television broadcasting, Ofcom proposed the establishment of a new entity, provisionally called a Public Service Publisher, to ensure that the necessary level of competition for quality in PSB continues through the transition to digital. In early November 2004, Ofcom issued a hypothetical tender document for the potential PSP. This was deliberately exploratory in nature; its intention was to ascertain, through wide debate, the potential merits of – and possible opportunities presented by – the suggested new entity. Three external parties were invited to present their responses to the hypothetical tender document at an industry seminar on 2 December 2004. The presentations - led by Human Capital, David Docherty (Chief Executive of YooMedia), and Spectrum Strategy Consultants.
Parliament has required Ofcom, the communications regulator, to review the effectiveness of public service television broadcasting and to report on how it can be maintained and strengthened. This is the first phase of our review. It sets out our initial conclusions about the effectiveness of broadcasting on the main terrestrial TV channels, and our initial views on how to maintain and strengthen the quality of public service broadcasting in a changing market, as we move into a fully digital world.
Background and supporting documents
Channel 4 Financial Review (PDF, 313.0 KB) - 14 Jun 2007
- Foreword Channel 4’s role in the future of public service broadcasting (PDF, 36.2 KB)
- Financial Review of Channel 4 - L.E.K.s full report (PDF, 824.1 KB)
- Financial Review of Channel 4 - L.E.K.s executive summary (PDF, 201.8 KB)
Ofcom analysis of the output, reach and impact of Channel 4’s remit delivery (PDF, 290.5 KB)
The future of children's programming: Terms of reference - 13 Feb 07
The future of children's programming: Discussion document (PDF, 295.2 KB) - 03 Oct. 2007 32414
Public Service Broadcasting: What Viewers Want - An ITC Research Publication - Jan 01
