U.K. broadcaster Channel 5 has received bids from Viacom Inc. (VIA, VIAB), Discovery Communications Inc. (DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) and investment firm Saban Capital, the Financial Times reported Friday.

The auction for Channel 5 has also attracted bids from European buyers, the FT reported.

Channel 5 is owned by British businessman Richard Desmond.

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