Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Paramount UK: Channel 5 Won't Be Sold After Merger
Ben Frow, the boss of Channel 5 in the UK, says the channel will stay with Paramount after the company merged with Skydance.
He talked to the new boss who is excited about Channel 5's future.
There were worries about the channel after the merger, making some staff anxious.
Frow's words should ease their concerns.
Channel 5 had a tough start to the year, with fewer people watching because they are watching more shows online.
Frow also commented on another TV station.
Paramount UK Chief Ben Frow stated Channel 5 will not be sold after the Skydance merger.
Frow confirmed Channel 5 is part of Paramount's future after the $8B merger.
Frow reassured staff, addressing concerns about the network's future post-merger.
Channel 5 faced a difficult start to the year with lower ratings due to competition from streaming services.
Frow has transformed Channel 5 into a thriving network.
- Who
- Ben Frow, Paramount UK Chief Content Officer.
- What
- Ben Frow confirmed Channel 5 will not be sold after the Skydance merger.
- When
- In his first public comments since the merger.
- Where
- At the Edinburgh TV Festival.
- Why
- To reassure staff and address concerns about the future of Channel 5.
Industry Views
Paramount's Stance
Channel 5's Future
Industry Views
Concerns about the future of Channel 5 staff.
Paramount's Stance
Reassurance from Frow about Channel 5's future.
- Company
- Paramount
- Merger
- Paramount and Skydance
- Channel 5
- UK public broadcaster
- Frow's Role
- Paramount UK Chief Content Officer
- Event
- Edinburgh TV Festival
- Merger Value
- $8B