Regulating Channel 5
Published: 18 June 2024
Information about how we regulate Channel 5 in the UK, including our latest reports and reviews.
Regulating Channel 4
Published: 18 June 2024
Information about how we regulate Channel 4 in the UK, including our latest reports and reviews.
Regulating Channel 3
Published: 18 June 2024
Information about how we regulate Channel 3 in the UK, including our latest reports and reviews.
Relicensing of the Channel 3 and Channel 5 licences
Published: 29 June 2022
Last updated: 1 March 2024
Information on the renewal of the Channel 3 and Channel 5 licences, in time for the start of the next licence period in 2025.
Determination of financial terms for the Channel 3 and Channel 5 licences
Published: 1 March 2024
We have decided to renew the Channel 3 and Channel 5 licences for a further ten years.
What is the Media Bill and what does it mean for Ofcom?
Published: 26 February 2024
Explanation of the Media Bill and how it will affect broadcasters, streaming services, and Ofcom's role as media regulator.
Media Bill: Ofcom’s roadmap to regulation
Published: 26 February 2024
Our plans for putting the Media Bill into practice when it becomes law.
Consultation: Channel 4 licence renewal
Published: 6 December 2023
Ofcom is consulting on proposals for a new licence for Channel 4, ahead of its current licence expiring on 31 December 2024.
Understanding what people in the UK need from public service media
Published: 13 November 2023
The annual Public Service Media tracker explores UK adults’ satisfaction, attitudes and opinions towards Public Service Broadcasters as well as their on-demand services.
Made outside London TV programming
Published: 1 August 2011
Last updated: 8 November 2023
A list of the programmes produced by the PSBs outside the M25, and criteria against which each programme qualifies as made outside London.