Exclusive: TV star backs public service broadcasters, amid speculation over Channel 4 privatisation
Sir David Attenborough has warned that the government is pursuing “short-sighted political and financial attacks” on the UK’s television networks, as ministers prepare to announce plans to privatise Channel 4.
The wildlife broadcaster has put his name to a campaign saying that ministers risk destroying a network of editorially independent television channels that currently promote “quality, diversity, innovation, respectful debate and trust”.
