BBC to close three television and radio channels in the spring
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on MyJoyOnline
The BBC will close BBC Three and BBC Scotland as television channels in the spring, moving them online only, as well as Radio 4 Extra. The decision is part of a two-year, £500 million savings plan, Director-General Matt Brittin announced.
The BBC will close its BBC Three and BBC Scotland television channels in the spring, making them available online only, as well as its Radio 4 Extra station, the British public broadcaster’s management announced. The move is part of a plan to save £500 million over two years.
BBC Three programmes will remain available on BBC iPlayer and other platforms, including YouTube, with increased investment in content aimed at young people. BBC Scotland will retain a channel on iPlayer, while some programmes will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC Two in Scotland. Some archive programmes from Radio 4 Extra will be transferred to BBC Sounds.
The closure of BBC Scotland will mean the end of the programme “Reporting Scotland: News at Seven”. Scottish news content will, however, continue to be offered by the BBC’s other services. Director-General Matt Brittin described the cuts as difficult choices imposed by financial constraints and changing digital habits, according to the BBC.
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