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Channel 4 rather than Netflix is ‘proud parent’ of Adolescence, says news boss

Louisa Compton accuses Netflix of being ‘TV tourists’ and benefitting from talent ‘developed over many years’

A senior Channel 4 figure has accused Netflix of acting like “TV tourists” with the internationally acclaimed show Adolescence.

Louisa Compton, the head of news and current affairs at the broadcaster, said Channel 4 was the “proud parent” of the runaway hit. She said rather than nurture British TV talent, Netflix had benefited from talent developed over many years by Channel 4 and other public service broadcasters.

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