September – Edmund Dell is appointed Chairman of Channel 4, and Jeremy Isaacs becomes its Chief Executive.Both main parties also pledge to launch a separate Welsh language television service for Wales. Labour favours an "Open Broadcasting Authority" community service aimed at minority groups, while the Conservatives plan is for the channel to be given to ITV. With the approach of the 1979 general election both the Conservatives and Labour include plans for a fourth channel in their election manifestos.They include the establishment of a fourth independent television channel, the establishment of Broadcasting Complaints Commission and an increase in independent production. ![]() ![]() ![]() 3 February – The Annan Committee on the future of broadcasting makes its recommendations.
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