Tech
Channel 4, Five battling for Freeview slot
Published Tuesday, Nov 15 2005, 12:03 GMT | By Neil Wilkes
Only Channel 4 and Five now remain in the race for the precious space, which becomes available on November 24.
Five intends to launch a digital spinoff channel within months while Channel 4 is thought to be prepping another multichannel launch, most likely a station broadcasting US acquistions.
The contract for the 18-hour slot has a duration of three years.
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