Jeremy Isaacs defends Channel 4 programmes

Title

Jeremy Isaacs defends Channel 4 programmes

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Feb 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:06:23

Description

Jeremy Isaacs, Chief Executive of Channel 4, defends the television station’s programmes in the face of press criticism. He also stresses the importance of public service broadcasting holding its own against cable and satellite by satisfying viewers’ entertainment and information needs. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jeremy Isaacs

Keywords

Press; Television; Broadcasting; Television programmes; Satellite television; Cable television; Channel 4; Television channels

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