BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels to be shut down next year
Summary
The BBC plans to close the TV channels BBC Three and BBC Scotland, and the radio station Radio 4 Extra in spring next year to save money. The channels will move online as the BBC tries to cut costs and adjust to how more people watch shows on demand.Key Facts
- BBC Three and BBC Scotland TV channels will stop broadcasting on TV and move online in spring.
- Radio 4 Extra radio station will also close.
- These changes are part of the BBC’s effort to save £500 million.
- So far, the BBC has saved about £200 million but still needs to find more savings.
- BBC Three is popular with young people but only about 4% of the UK watches it live weekly.
- BBC Scotland’s TV audience is low but its online viewers are growing.
- Content from closed channels will still be available on other BBC platforms like BBC iPlayer.
- The BBC is cutting jobs, including some foreign and local reporters, and reducing specialist reporting.
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