Statement: Channel 4 licence renewal

The current Channel 4 licence will expire on 31 December 2024. Ofcom is responsible for setting the duration and conditions of a new licence for the Channel 4 Television Corporation (C4C) to provide the public service channel, Channel 4.

This Statement sets out our decisions on a new, ten-year licence for Channel 4, starting from 1st January 2025. These decisions follow two consultations (in December 2023 and July 2024) on our proposals for the new licence.

The new licence is designed to support Channel 4’s digital content and distribution strategy, while safeguarding its investment in distinctive UK content and protecting the interests of viewers who rely on traditional, scheduled broadcast television.