Channel Four Television Company Limited

Reference number: 1051477

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Introducer appointed representative

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Responsible principal firm

Cycle Solutions (Cycle to Work) Limited Reference number: 722968 Authorised View firm →
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  • An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
  • CHANNEL FOUR TELEVISION COMPANY LIMITED (FRN 1051477) introduces customers to Cycle Solutions (Cycle to Work) Limited (FRN 722968). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not CHANNEL FOUR TELEVISION COMPANY.
  • Example: if CHANNEL FOUR TELEVISION COMPANY refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from CHANNEL FOUR TELEVISION COMPANY itself.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Website, phone number and address

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  • No website on the FCA register

  • Phone number

    020 7396 4444

  • Address

    124 HORESFERRY ROAD, LONDON, SW1P 2TX, United Kingdom

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  • What kind of line 020 7396 4444 is
  • Who else gives the postcode SW1P 2TX
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FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Cycle Solutions (Cycle to Work) Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

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Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
01533774
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
10 December 1980 (45 years old)
Registered office
124 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2TX
Nature of business
  • Television programming and broadcasting activities (SIC 60200)

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Martin John Baker Director Jun 1960 16 Jan 2008 38 other companies
Mary Margaret Basterfield Director Jun 1973 31 Oct 2026 1 other company
Martin John Baker Secretary Not published 16 Jan 2008 38 other companies

Other companies run by these 2 directors

A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.

other companies
39
closed down
20
still active
19

In the full report: all 39 companies, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 2 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • All 32 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Channel Four Television Company’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (3) All events (54)

2026

13 February 2026

  • Became an introducer appointed representative

FCA register

2016

6 April 2016

  • Channel Four Television Corporation took control (75–100% of shares)

Companies House

1980

10 December 1980

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

In the full report: all 54 events

  • All 54 events in its history (3 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 51
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  • 39 other companies its directors have run, named
  • 2 background checks on its contact details
  • All 54 events in its history

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Channel Four Television Company Limited FCA authorised?
Channel Four Television Company Limited (FRN 1051477) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Channel Four Television Company?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Channel Four Television Company Limited (FRN 1051477) introduces customers to Cycle Solutions (Cycle to Work) Limited (FRN 722968). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Channel Four Television Company. Example: if Channel Four Television Company refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Channel Four Television Company itself. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
What is Channel Four Television Company’s phone number?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7396 4444 for Channel Four Television Company. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Channel Four Television Company a scam or clone?
Channel Four Television Company is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Channel Four Television Company?
Protection works through Cycle Solutions (Cycle to Work) Limited, the principal firm responsible for Channel Four Television Company's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns Channel Four Television Company?
Channel Four Television Company is owned by Channel Four Television Corporation, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Channel Four Television Company?
Companies House lists 2 directors of Channel Four Television Company: Martin John Baker and Mary Margaret Basterfield.
How long has Channel Four Television Company been in business?
The company was formed on 10 December 1980.

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