Netflix or Amazon could take over Channel 4, said culture minister John Whittingdale yesterday after the Government announced it would launch a consultation into the privatisation of the network.
The ex-culture secretary said it is sensible to look at alternative ownership models and did not by any means rule out the public service broadcaster being acquired by a streaming giant.
Meanwhile, Channel 4 presenter Kirstie Allsopp, who co-hosts Location, Location, Location, has railed against the sell-off plan, saying the network does not take a penny off the Government .
Supporters of Channel 4 have suggested that the sale comes after repeated attacks from senior Tories who consider their output left-wing, and suggest the process is politically-motivated to stifle a critical voice of the Government.
Hollyoaks fans predict Peri will expose evil Cher after sick baby kidnap scandal
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Hollyoaks airs Mercedes McQueen s life-changing decision
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Hollyoaks has unveiled the details of a shocking baby kidnapping storyline for Mercedes McQueen and Cher Winters.
Diane has been struggling with OCD all throughout her pregnancy, while Mercedes has been trying to have a baby with husband Sylver after suffering the loss of an unborn child several months ago. Lime Pictures
Next week, Mercedes receives the devastating news at her first scan that she s not pregnant. Cher finds out, but pretends as if she s in the dark when she goes for her birthmark removal consultation.
A series of troubling events take place as Mercedes turns to alcohol, leading to Sylver snapping when he finds out Cher had known. Falling out with her dad leads Cher to take some disturbing payback.
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