Interview with founder of BSkyB Rupert Murdoch on Sky BSB merger

The transcript discusses the formation of a new joint company and the IBA's concerns about not being consulted. It clarifies that Sky News has no licensing from IBABSB, which is responsible for handling such matters. Rumors about Sky News collaborating with ITN are denied. The conversation highlights a new competitive era in television, emphasizing that the public will decide which channels succeed. It concludes with a discussion on how ITV and BBC might be affected, suggesting that changes will ultimately benefit viewers.

What concerns were raised by the IBA regarding the merger?

What was the response to the claim that News International approached ITN?

How does the speaker perceive the future of television after the merger?

What does the speaker mean by 'the public will be the master' in the context of the new competitive era?

What implications does the speaker suggest the merger will have for ITV and BBC?