Read this: Channel Five: a timeline | Media | guardian.co.uk
Summary: 1987 The idea of a fifth television channel is placed on the political agenda after two government studies identify spare frequencies. 1988 Booz Allen Consultants recommend a fifth channel, saying it will reduce ITV's monopoly power and reduce advertisers' costs. Fifth channel formally included in broadcasting white paper. - guardian.co.uk
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