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8 March 2011

How is Channel 4 funded?

Unlike the BBC, Channel 4 receives no public funding. It is funded entirely by its own commercial activities.

Most of our income comes from advertising revenue. You can find out more about advertising sales on Channel 4's dedicated advertising sales website.

Channel 4's financial statements are set out in our Annual Report, which is available online.

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