Channel broadcasting telethons (3,6)

I believe the answer is:

the solent

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'channel' is the definition.
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'broadcasting telethons' is the wordplay.
'broadcasting' is an anagram indicator.
'telethons' with letters rearranged gives 'THE SOLENT'.

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I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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